October 25, 2006

Too Many Ideas and Not Enough Action?

In This Issue:

Feature Article: "Too Many Ideas and Not Enough Action?"

Must-Read: "Free Report: The Small Internet Business Manifesto"

Fast Facts: "Are Fresh Or Frozen Vegetables Better For You?"

* FEATURE ARTICLE *

“Too Many Ideas and Not Enough Action?”

Last week I talked about the curse of “idea-itis” - how constantly shifting from one idea to another will prevent you from accomplishing anything, let alone the success you desire.

But "idea-itis" is often a symptom of a deeper problem, one that you probably need to conquer first, before you can overcome idea-itis.

And the first step to conquering this problem is recognizing that it exists.

Now, I'm no psychologist, but the people I come across who have idea-itis seem to be one or more of the following:

1. Perfectionists - if they can't get something perfect, they just won't finish it. Problem is, their standards are so high that nothing they do will ever be good enough. So nothing ever gets done!

2. Get bored easily - once the excitement of a new project wears off, and it's time to do the "grunt" work, they're out of there.

3. Fear failure - they fear "going public" and opening themselves up to scrutiny and possible criticism.

4. Fear success - they're scared that if they succeed, they'll never be able to repeat the same level of success again.

5. Get overwhelmed quickly - they can handle a little "idea"... but the "bigness" of a fully-fledged project stops them dead in their tracks.

6. Lazy - it's much easier to flit from idea to idea... than to roll up their sleeves and make something happen.

7. Prefer to dream - they prefer *imagining* the possibilities than actually pursuing them.

8. Can't and won't commit to being different - to making the personal changes that taking on a new project - and really seeing it through - may require.

Depending on the project, substantial personal changes may be needed - from what someone does, to who they associate with, to how they think, to how they perceive themselves... to their very identity.

If a person isn't prepared to transform what they do and who they are (which may well be entwined)... they simply won't.

Okay, so do any of these conditions ring true for you?

If so, you're not alone. I've encountered all of these at various times in my life. And, frankly, it's an ongoing process to keep them - and my idea-itis - at bay.

In a sense, it all boils down to self-esteem and self-belief.

Put it this way, if you think you deserve something more for and in your life... and believe you're capable of getting it... you'll be on track to getting it... and nothing - especially not idea-itis - will stop you.

And the reverse is true too.

How to build that self-esteem and self-belief? Well, it takes work - what I call "self-work" - each and every day.

Addressing the symptom of "idea-itis" is still helpful though.

DOING what you know, deep down, is right for you - like committing yourself to one project and one project only - is a step towards BEING what's right for you too.

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* HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *

“Don’t Apply For A Job... Don’t Even Look For A Job... Until You Read This!”

Are you tired of looking for a job... and getting nowhere? You know, where you spend day after day pouring through job listings... applying for countless jobs... sending numerous cover letters and resumes...

...only to get a “we’ll keep your details on file” rejection letter... or an interview with someone who seems determined NOT to hire you?

Well, it's not so surprising when you discover that 50% of all new jobs go to "Insiders"... people who take a different - and much more effective - approach to getting the job they want.

Yet all the books, career counsellors and recruiters tell us to apply for a job using the conventional "Outsider" approach!

No wonder getting a job is so hard.

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Click here to discover how YOU can use this approach to get the job you want.

* MUST READ *

“Free Report: The Small Internet Business Manifesto”

I've just written a free must-read report for anyone building or planning to build a small, home based business on the Internet.

Not only does it nip the "get big or get out" myth in the bud, but it explains the 7 critical factors necessary for a thriving business.

I've even included a neat poster you can pin up on your wall for ongoing focus and motivation.

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“Discover How To Motivate and Manage Employees... And Get Greater Productivity, Performance and Results From Your Staff”

Are you an entrepreneur, executive, professional or small business owner who’s realized that to grow your business, fast-track your career or improve your bottom line... you need other people’s help?

Then you’ve probably also realized that to get other people to help you... you need to manage them more effectively – whether it’s managing them up, down or across.

Better yet, you know that if you become a GREAT manager, you'll be able to attract and retain the best people to help you – people you can trust and who will do an even better job than you at the things you want them to do.

There’s just one problem...

How do you become a great manager?

Well, it's not difficult... once you know the "system".

Click here to discover that employee management system...

* FAST FACTS *

“Are Fresh Or Frozen Vegetables Better For You?”

If you think “fresh”... think again!

In a study by Dr Geoff Skurry of the University of Western Sydney, the nutrient levels in fresh carrots, corn and cauliflower were compared with those in their frozen counterparts.

Dr Skurry and his team compared the levels of calcium, potassium and vitamin C.

Surprisingly, the lab results showed very little difference between the fresh and frozen varieties!

The fresh vegetables had slightly higher levels of calcium and potassium, while the frozen vegetables had almost twice as much vitamin C as the fresh vegies.

The reason? Frozen vegetables are snap frozen after blanching, which preserves the vitamins.

Fresh vegetables, on the other hand, may not be as "fresh" as you think...

You see, vegetables lose more and more nutrients the longer they're out of the ground. So while frozen vegetables are picked at the peak of their season and quickly packed, it can take days or weeks between the time "fresh" vegetables are picked... and the time they're stacked on the grocery store shelf... let alone when you serve them up at meal-time.

Having said all that, geniunely fresh vegetables - those that are newly harvested - WILL deliver the most nutrition.

So if you can grow your own or consume produce that's no more than a few days "old" you'll be doing yourself the most good.

Final tip: put your vegetables in the fridge as soon as you bring them home - that will help preserve their vitamin and mineral content.

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