Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Follow These Steps to NEVER Giving Up

Posted on 21 May 2013 by

Thinking of giving up?  Want to throw the towel in when it gets a bit tough?

Stop right there!

We love to inspire our JigsawBoxer’s so thought we’d share our take on an article by Anna Vital at www.fundersandfounders.com on her strategy for never giving up on becoming an entrepreneur.  We think you will find it invaluable and the illustration is great for those times when you need a lift!

Step one: Keep breathing

Sounds simple but this is the first step for as long as you are still breathing, in and out, anything is within your reach.

Step two: Rein back those expectations

Strangely enough, most accomplishments are not overnight.  It’s the newspaper headlines that like to glamorise such successes to make them appear as an overnight job!

Some are true but for the most part it is just a guessing game.  If you are wasting your time wondering how someone else did it then don’t.  By all means keep at it and work hard but these expectations should be curtailed you will only put undue stress on yourself.

Step Three: Your mind will tell you that you aren’t as strong as you think you are

Sadly this is where most people fall by the wayside. They listen to their inner voice saying ‘the pressure is too much’.  Just breathe.  Use this as a reason to persist. If you say you can’t do something then you stand no chance out in the big wide world!   Try different things if you find that something is not working. Even if it means you are on your 50th idea will you try number 51? They are not all related so each new failure is the next step to a success!  A bit like the sales man who gets a 100 no’s, he has faith that there is a yes just round the corner!

Step Four: Fake it.

Today everyone tries to be something they are not, so what do they do? They fake it!  It’s the same with you. Follow their example by acting like you have made it already. It’ll make a difference to how you feel inside which will keep pushing you forward.  Just don’t lie that’s the golden rule.

Step Five: Making comparisons

If you focus too much on what others are doing you’ll end up a mess! You never know what’s happening behind closed doors, if they are doing really well at faking it that is!

You’ll then find yourself falling into a dip as right before success this will happen.  It’ll feel pretty low and you will feel like giving in.  This is where you do the stuff that no one else does, you take risks because you have absolutely nothing to lose. Don’t be afraid just do it, success will most probably be just around the corner.

Here’s the best bit! And remember we are right behind you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday Mindset: Just Do It

Posted on 21 May 2012 by

Focus and DO IT!Here’s a simple way to get yourself motivated on Monday morning – or any time.  This process is useful for focusing your energy and attention on a specific task.  It can help you overcome habits of procrastination and also to motivate you to do something that you do not enjoy.

It takes practice to get the very best results from this, but most people can derive benefit from it straight away.


Here’s what you do:

  1. Identify the specific task that you want to complete – now.

  2. Think about the task and notice the picture you have of it in your mind’s eye as you think about it.

  3. Adjust the picture in your mind’s eye – it’s not its content, but its structure that we’re going to change:

  • Make the picture bigger

  • Make it brighter

  • Bring it closer to you so it’s really ‘in your face’

  • Add a stirring sound track, a piece of music that makes you want to get up and move

  1. Go and complete the task!!!

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Guest blog post – written by:
Dianne LowtherMaster Trainer of NLPDianne Lowther is a Master Trainer of NLP and Principal of Brilliant Minds. She specialises in applications of NLP for leadership and business results.

JigsawBox Tip: Facebooking It

Posted on 18 May 2012 by

It's Facebook - Let's ALL Comment!This week’s JigsawBox tip is going to update you on how you can use and integrate Facebook into your JigsawBox account. Social media is something that most of us, now, jump into with both feet and without fear. Isn’t it time that you started incorporating it into your own coaching programs?

Facebook Comments quickly became one of the hottest features and in using it, our coaches found that they were able to communicate better and faster with their clientele. It’s the locked in connectivity that both you and your clients are needing so that flow of communication keeps on coming.

Here is your quick and easy “How To” on setting up this fantastic feature…

  • Step 1: Create your own Facebook account by going to http://www.facebook.com.
  • Step 2: Once logged in to your Facebook account, then go to http://developers.facebook.com
  • Step 3: Click the “Apps” tab at the top of the screen to be taken to the apps menu. On the right hand side of this screen click “Create New App”.
  • Step 4: On this page you need to name your app, select your locale, and agree to the terms of Facebook. Additionally please click “Continue”, confirm your security credentials, and finally click “Submit”. Doing this will take you to the main application page.
  • Step 5: On the main application page choose the “website” option at the bottom. Where it allows you to enter text, enter: www.jigsawbox.com/ *Please remember to add the forward slash!*
  • Step 6: Click “Save Changes” and once more click the “Apps” tab at the top of the page.
  • Step 7: From the “Access Tokens” area of the main apps page, click the “Need to grant permissions” link and copy the Application ID code.
  • Step 8: Log into your JigsawBox account and click the “My Account” link on the right hand side of your screen.
  • Step 9: Scroll down the page until you see the section called, “Facebook App ID”. Paste your application ID into this section.
  • Step 10: Click “Save”.

Then guess what! You are done!

Start using Facebook Comments today and upgrade how YOU talk to your clients.

Fun with Flowcharts

Posted on 16 May 2012 by

Draw in Blocks!I love spreadsheets.

I admit that when it comes to spreadsheets – I have about two hundred of them via Google. They were my greatest internet based love..

Until I found the wonder that is the online flowchart.

Then it was like my entire world exploded. I know – I’m geeking out.. but hang with me for a second.

For someone like me who has their business based almost entirely in a virtual capacity, the flowchart has given me the ability to “build” a real structure into my business model and it can do the same for you.

Virtual flowcharts have a place in your business starting right now and here is why and how you should use them..

Why

So what’s a flowchart? A flowchart is essentially a diagram of your business so to make this easy, think about your current business plan and structure. If you are anything like the millions of entrepreneurs out there you’ve probably sketched out a 5 year plan and the organizational structure of your business. You know what your plans are, what the goals are, and the processes and people it takes to make it happen.

But this is all either in files on your computer or in random notepads isn’t it?

With flowcharts the entire process above becomes simplified.

Use flowcharts to draw out your business and visually brainstorm what it takes to make your company happen. You can use these to draw out boxes or circles (or anything you like) to take you step-by-step through the entire building process so instead of having just that text you have a clearly defined and charted out path that leads you straight to success.

How

  • Goal Structures – Use flowcharts to chart out milestones and goals as well as all the tasks or jobs associated with them.
  • Business Structures – Use flowcharts to run you step by step through the processes that need to be in place to build your business. This will help alleviate the confusion about where you need to be next in creating your dream career.
  • Brainstorming – Who doesn’t brainstorm about their business? With flowcharts you can draw out those ideas and separate them, then chart all of the ideas that come from THOSE ideas.. the inspiration is endless!

Where

There are various products on the market today. If you are using InfusionSoft you may find that the most recent function called “Campaign Builder” is exactly what you need. If you are on the net and looking for products, Gliffy is an excellent resource that is tailor made to create flowcharts that inspire you to work harder and more efficiently. DrawAnywhere is also a great program that you can use to make your flowchart and the great news – no downloading!

Trust me. Take the time out to look at how flowcharts can help you build a better business today.

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