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- Smart Social Media Strategies for New Authors - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOnce upon a time - not so long ago - social media was a new and interesting alternative for progressive marketing plans. Oh how times have changed! Today, establishing a social media presence is no longer an option for any business intent on building an online presence, and that includes authors ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - 8 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurial Author - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOne of the most daunting challenges facing any new author today is coming to terms with what it takes to get their book into the hands of readers. The problem is, despite all that has been said and written about the challenges associated with publishing and selling books, there remains a vast ...
Views: 2088 - Boost Your eBook Sales Success: A book about the business of being an author - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Marquita HeraldAs most new authors realize all too soon, working out how to sell your eBook in a highly competitive market, may well be even more intimidating than the book writing itself. Of course the Internet contains a seemingly endless array of free information, not to mention a surplus of “must do” ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - There's Still Time to Create a Stress-Less Holiday Season! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Marquita HeraldNo question about it, Christmas is such an exciting time, filled with joy and goodwill. It’s also loaded with high expectations and the inevitable sense of urgency … shopping, decorating, activities for the kids, entertaining and s-t-r-e-s-s. No matter how aware we are that it's coming, and ...
Views: 1316 - You Have the Power to Create Your Own Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Marquita HeraldIn order to live your best life, you must first believe that you have the personal power and authority to create your own life experience. Believing in your self sounds like such a fundamental concept and yet we all experience times in our lives when we suffer periods of self-doubt and ...
Views: 1360 - The Key to Experiencing Joy Even During Difficult Times - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Marquita HeraldEach of us at some point in our lives will experience hardship or difficult times. It can be something as simple (but nonetheless hurtful) as someone saying something negative about you, a personal rejection or someone showing harsh resentment toward you. A few of us will experience life ...
Views: 1389 - Hope Gives Us the Courage to Try - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Marquita HeraldI read an article recently that stated according to research, despite unemployment and any number of economic and social indicators to the contrary, 80% of the population holds “unrealistic, optimistic beliefs” about their own future. It really got me to thinking about the two sides of hope. ...
Views: 1621 - It's Your Time Now - A Guide to Living Your Life by Design - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Marquita HeraldWhen was the last time you took an honest look at the life you’re in today? Does your life represent a path you’ve chosen for yourself? Is it based on your dreams and created by decisions you’ve made about how you want to live each day? Or did you simply happen into your current life as a ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - You Can Choose to Grow Stronger Through Life's Inevitable Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Marquita HeraldSometimes through change and adversity we find our life’s purpose – the eye sheds a tear to find its focus. ~Robert Brault No matter how well we plan, from time to time life will present us with unexpected change, or an outright detour. While these challenges may initially throw us off ...
Views: 1773 - Balance Function with Intention to Clear the Clutter, Reduce Stress and Save Time - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Marquita HeraldDefinition of clutter: Anything you own, possess, or do that does not ENHANCE your life on a regular basis. Most of us have a little clutter here or there, and well yes, some of us have more than a little. The most obvious toll lack of organization takes is the added stress on one’s life. ...
Views: 1697 - The Two Sides of Hope - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Marquita HeraldI recently read an article that stated, according to research, despite unemployment and any number of economic and social indicators to the contrary, 80% of the population holds “unrealistic, optimistic beliefs” about their own future. It really got me to thinking about the two sides of ...
Views: 1504 - The Quest for a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Marquita HeraldIn a perfect world, each area of your life would balance out neatly. You’d work from 9 to 5 each day, take an hour-long lunch, and then come home and spend uninterrupted quality time with your family, and of course there would be plenty of time to exercise and indulge in hobbies or favorite ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - What Did You Learn Today? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Marquita HeraldEvery day is an opportunity to learn something or discover something or someplace. Be curious, play, go out on a limb, walk a different way to work, try a new food at dinner and keep learning and growing. ~Sandra Magsamen If you ask someone what they learned today, most people will focus ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - So, What Did You Learn Today? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Marquita HeraldWhen asked the question "what did you learn today" most people will focus immediately on work or responsibilities of the day, dismissing anything else as mere trivia and having little or no impact on their lives. Of course there are a plenty of good, even practical reasons to make learning ...
Views: 1164 - Honoring the Value of Your Time Begins with You - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Marquita HeraldFinding enough time in the day to fit everything into our busy lives remains a hot topic for us all. To help us find the way, thousands of pages have been written about time management – books, reports, articles, and even video. And at any given time there are hundreds of people giving time ...
Views: 1282 - Stepping Stones to Greater Resilience: Self Development Strategies to Thrive through Adversity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Marquita HeraldWhy is it do you suppose that two people can be faced with the same crisis and while one becomes hopelessly mired in a web of negativity and feelings of helplessness, the other is able to overcome adversity and bounce back stronger than ever? Challenges and disappointments are inevitable in ...
Views: 1447 - Why We Have Such a Tough Time Estimating How Long it Will Take to Complete a Task - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Marquita HeraldHow many times have you taken a pile of work home over the weekend, fully intending to get it all done, and then you didn’t have enough time to complete even half of the work. And then what happens? Instead of learning from this experience and taking home less work the next time, you do the ...
Views: 1618 - How Do You Define Happiness? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Marquita HeraldDo you ever find yourself thinking “I will be happy if… someday when (fill in the blank) then I will be completely happy …” If so, you could be stuck in a perpetual state of searching for happiness; as if happiness is running away from you all the time and that can leave you feeling that ...
Views: 2370 - Change the World - One Book at a Time - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Marquita HeraldExperts estimate that nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their name. In the U.S alone, 40 percent of 4th graders do not achieve basic levels of reading proficiency. The number is higher among low-income families, certain minority groups, and English ...
Views: 1071 - New Beginnings: It's Never Too Late to Live Happily Ever After - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Marquita HeraldNew beginnings come in all shapes and sizes … maybe you’ve separated from your partner, lost a loved one, lost a job or a business you put your heart into building, experienced a health crisis, relocated to a new place, or simply experienced one of life’s periodic speed bumps. We all need to ...
Views: 3908(1 vote) - The Key to Making Visualization Work for You - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Marquita HeraldTo make your dreams come true, visualize your goals as already complete in full color and in the most vivid details you can muster, and then allow yourself to f-e-e-l (fuel your emotions) it and you will “attract” your goals to you … or so the advice goes from self-help experts. I will admit ...
Views: 2577(1 vote) - The Stories We Tell Ourselves - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Marquita HeraldThe most important story you will ever tell about yourself is the story you tell to yourself. ~Jim Loeh, The Power of Story Whether you realize it or not, you are a master storyteller. You tell stories that explain where you’ve been and where you’re going, who you are and who you are becoming ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Learning to Embrace Life's Unexpected Detours - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Marquita HeraldThe really happy person is the one who can enjoy the scenery even when on a detour. No matter how well we plan, from time to time life presents us with an unexpected detour. There are even times, despite the most thoughtful and considerate planning, that you may find yourself right back ...
Views: 3323(1 vote) - 6 Networking Tips for New Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Marquita HeraldNetworking and learning to talk to people you don’t know is an essential skill for most business people, but especially for entrepreneurs. There is a strong correlation between the entrepreneur as a person and his or her business that requires they get out into the world to create and maintain ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Review: The Lean Startup - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Marquita HeraldHow Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses If you've not yet heard of Eric Ries, it may be because it wasn't that long ago he was just another Silicon Valley software engineer with a list of failed to modestly-successfully start-ups on his ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Why we should Celebrate Life's Occasional Failures - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Marquita HeraldHow many of us succeed the first time we try something? I’m guessing probably not many. But how often do we talk about what we learn from failure, how we would do things differently, and what others could do to avoid making the same mistakes as us? I would guess not often. The fact is most ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - It's Not too Late to Revisit Goals and Prepare for the Future - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Marquita HeraldLife is an ever changing and continuously evolving state of existence, so periodically taking the time to revisit and adjust plans and goals, will have a significant affect on the pace at which you grow closer to achieving your dreams. *How many of the goals you set for yourself for the year ...
Views: 1208 - The Benefits of Including a Coaching Program in Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAccording to Psychotherapy Networker Magazine, there are “10,000 coaches of various types are working in the USA alone. There are many theories on why coaching has grown to become such a popular tool for millions around the globe. The self-help field has always been a booming business. ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Why Search Engine Ranking Matters - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Marquita HeraldStatistically, at least 85% of people looking for goods and services on the Internet find websites through search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and MSN. As the owner of a blog or website, why this matters to you is the higher your page comes up in search engine results, the greater the ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - Is Network Marketing Really Just Another Name for a Pyramid Scheme? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Marquita HeraldPlease allow me to first clarify that I am not involved in network marketing, so the intent of this article is not to pitch you on a business opportunity. I did however spend nearly a decade working for one of the largest direct sales companies in the world, so I’m very familiar with the ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - Choosing to Live Your Best Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marquita HeraldEvery day of our lives we are faced with choices. It’s entirely up to each of us whether we choose a pessimist’s view and end up living a self-defeated life, or to take the optimistic route and create a challenging and fulfilling life. Optimism has been linked to positive mood and good ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - 6 Tips for Successful Delegation - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marquita HeraldDelegation is one of the most powerful tools for effective time management, and it's also the most psychologically loaded. Relying on others can bring up deep-seated issues of dependency and trust. Many people, from managers at work to adults at home with a family, often fall into the trap ...
Views: 2541(9 votes) - 12 Tips to Help You Claim More Time for Yourself - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marquita HeraldWhether you are feeling overextended, overcommitted and overwhelmed, or just ready to free more time for summer, the following tips can help you take the first steps toward conquering your time crunched lifestyle find more time for "off the clock" fun. "There is nothing so useless as doing ...
Views: 2380(5 votes) - Your First Viral Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Marquita HeraldViral marketing campaigns can be exciting and if effective literally explode traffic to your website or blog. Following are a few ideas for types of products and services you can use for your campaign, but the first step in any marketing campaign is to determine your goal – what is it exactly ...
Views: 1956(5 votes) - 11 Tips to Get Repeat Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldRepeat traffic is the bread and butter of an online business. It’s one thing to get a visitor to your website; it’s another for them to stick around a while, and an even bigger deal for them to return. Why? Not every visitor to your website or blog will join your mailing list on the first ...
Views: 1242(5 votes) - Some Say Email's on the Way Out - Not According to This Consumer Study - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldEmail isn’t new and when it comes to making headlines in marketing newsletters and at industry events, email's not typically at the top of the list. According to a recent study conducted by Social Media Research firm ExactTarget, even without the glitz and glamour, the facts remain: More ...
Views: 1132(5 votes) - 10 Tips to Help You Overcome Blogger Burnout - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldMost bloggers start off strong, full of enthusiasm and more article ideas than they know what to do with. Then at some point reality rears its ugly head and they realize how much time and planning it’s going to take to grow a top-notch blog. Next thing you know you’re feeling like you’ve run ...
Views: 1178(3 votes) - Creating a Successful Business Newsletter - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marquita HeraldA newsletter is a great way to promote your business or service, and if you’re a budding entrepreneur it can go a long way toward establishing you as an expert in your field. A newsletter also provides you with a way to communicate with clients who may not regularly visit your website about ...
Views: 1241 - Making Autoresponders Work For You - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAn autoresponder is an automated message sent in response to either an email or a web form inquiry. It can be something as simple as “Thanks for contacting us!” to a series of ten or more emails sent at specific, pre-determined intervals. At a very basic level, you set up the response in an ...
Views: 1012 - How to Regain Your Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marquita HeraldBuilding self-confidence is one thing, getting your confidence back after a personal or professional calamity is a substantially different situation. FORGIVE YOURSELF Whatever experience or situation that caused you to lose your confidence needn’t have been your fault for you to be ...
Views: 2490(4 votes) - Introvert's Survival Guide - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marquita HeraldDo you bristle when someone refers to you as shy – or offers to “fix” your little lack-of-a-social life problem? Have someone in your life you’re concerned about because he or she spends just a little too much time alone? Read on! Understanding and accepting who and what you really are – ...
Views: 5904(7 votes) - Death and Liberty: The Story of Harriet Tubman - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marquita Herald(Following is one of 101 Stories of Uncommon Women in History, told in honor of Woman’s History Month. Harriet Tubman, 1820–1913 "There's two things I got a right to and these are Death and Liberty. If I could not have one, I would have the other." ~ Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was ...
Views: 2069(2 votes) - 85 Ways Google Analytics Can Help You Grow Your Online Business - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Marquita HeraldGoogle Analytics (GA) is a free service offered by Google that generates detailed statistics about the visitors to a website. GA is reportedly the most widely used website statistics service in the world today. Most online marketers currently use Google Analytics for basic stats to track the ...
Views: 1276(5 votes) - Pricing Your eBook For Profit - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldSo you've done it . . . written your first eBook. Now you have to decide how much to charge for it. Charge too little and people will think it's of little value and they won't purchase it, or even if they do buy your book, you’ll have to sell thousands of copies to break even after all your ...
Views: 1378(5 votes) - 21 Inspired Quotations About Discovering Your True Self - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita Herald1. “I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can’t find anybody who can tell me what they want.” – Mark Twain 2. “There is no satisfaction that can compare with looking back across the years and finding you’ve grown in self-control, judgment, ...
Views: 2273(2 votes) - 21 Inspired Quotations About Discovering Your True Self - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita Herald1. “I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can’t find anybody who can tell me what they want.” – Mark Twain 2. “There is no satisfaction that can compare with looking back across the years and finding you’ve grown in self-control, judgment, ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - 6 Steps to Dismantle Negative Stress Cycles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldWhether it comes in the form of a pile of unpaid bills, a contentious argument with your spouse, a worrisome health problem, or a traffic jam, stress is a part of everyday life. While some stress is inevitable, when your body repeatedly encounters a set of physiological changes dubbed the stress ...
Views: 1375(17 votes) - Personal Time Management: The Key to a More Rewarding Life - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldMost people view time management as little more than a list of rules that involves the scheduling of appointments, goal setting, planning, creating things to do lists and prioritizing. Taking a broader perspective, personal time management involves everything you do; with the ultimate ...
Views: 1117(3 votes) - SMALL BUSINESS CHECKLIST: 25 Inspirational Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldBy any standard, growing a small business is a balancing act. The clearer you are about your goals and the more organized you become with your marketing and sales efforts, the greater your chance for success. I hope this checklist will serve to inspire and support your efforts. 1) Never ...
Views: 1496(15 votes) - Creating Your Plan For Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Marquita HeraldSuccess is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. Similar to a map, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route. Origin: Who you are A map has a ...
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