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The Power of Blogging – Commenting with a Gravatar

BLOG COMMENTING WITH PERSONAL CONNECTION

Great Blog Commenting Tip from Jen:

Want to Improve the Power of Your Blog Comments on other people’s posts PLUS increase reader ‘connectivity’ on your own blog replies?

Hop over to http://www.gravatar.com/

1) create an account

2) nominate (use) an email address you will use when you leave your blog comments

3) Add your pic. Everytime you post a comment or reply on someone else’s blog post, use the nominated email address and your pic will appear with your words- POWER-FUL!

Share this tip with your friends. Cheers and I look forward to ’seeing you’ when you comment on this blog post … soon!

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 …. Use an up close and personal shot, it’s NOT about being Perfect, it’s about being Personal … and in the New Economy, people want to connect with you personally, before and after they buy your product.

 

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW IF THIS HELPED YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS ‘GROW’.  OF COURSE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR WEBSITE SO YOU GET A LINK BACK FROM ME TO YOU. xo

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Business Owner Success Blueprint in the New Economy

THE NEW ECONOMY ENTREPRENEUR

TV Style Education Program for Your Business and You! 

 Join Jen for the LIVE Recording of th VERY FIRST Show

The New Economy Entrepreneur – “Social Media Success Blueprint for Leaders, Achievers and Believers”

… starring every-day entrepreneurs who are doing great things in their business, with their customers and for their market … using Social Media sites like Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Linked In and Digg.


 

PLUS BONUS PRESENTATION: “The Future of Web Success – How to Make Sure You Remain a Leader but do it with Leverage”

TO GET YOUR TICKET TO BE IN THE AUDIENCE ON THE DAY, LET JEN KNOW YOU WANT TO GO!

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Napoleon Hill and Jennie Armato Share the Truth About Masterminds and Mental Attitude

Social Media is a Game Changer, especially for small business owners, but do you REALLY know why?  There is a ‘Game Behind the Game’ – and it’s being played by Forward-thinking Entrepreneurs who will lead their industry in this 2nd decade … and beyond.

Social Media has brought business owners out of isolation and into community.  Friendships are being formed and fun is being had by all … BUT … it is NOT the fun and frivolity, it’s not the market reach, it’s not the fame building and it’s not even the conversation and community that makes Social Media a Game Changer …  IT IS THIS …. it is COLLABORATION!  Collaboration of minds with a common purpose to solve a problem and assist a person to move forward.

Dr Napoleon Hill, author ‘Law of Success’ and ‘Think and Grow Rich’ assessed and taught the power of Masterminds for business people nearly 100 years ago.  Today, his principles and process are being used by solo entrepreneurs and small business owners to move forward faster and easier than ever before. 

Hill describes the power of the Mastermind as:  “The Principle of What You Can Accomplish In One Year, using the Mastermind, is More Than You Can Accomplish in a Lifetime, if you depended entirely upon your own efforts for success.”

Napoleon Hill also says “Borrow and use the education, experience, influence and perhaps even the capital of other people to carry out your own plans in life.”  In collaborating with a Mastermind, you can build your business and the business of co-masterminders but more importantly, you can drop the barriers of competitiveness and secretiveness and build trust and collaborations that propel all members.  Here Napoleon Hill further explains the nature and facts of the Mastermind that any entrepreneur in any business - include entertainers can use this powerful format for greater, quicker success:

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During his presentation, Dr Hill talks about Kate Smith - a singer you may never have heard of (died in the 70s).  She could barely pay the rent from her performances, until she discovered the power of the mastermind … to collaborate and gain support so she could move forward quicker and easier than ever before with the help of Ted Collins.  She was reported as earning over $30 million dollars, that’s alot of money today, let alone 80 years ago!  (A true leader for all entrepreneu, especially female ones to follow.)

Husband and wives, like Henry Ford and his wife can Mastermind to move each other forward faster.  It was Mrs Ford that inspired Henry to move forward in creating his ‘horseless carriage contraption”.

TO BEGIN YOUR OWN MASTERMIND, here’s the guidelines from Napoleon Hill:

1)  Decide definitely where you wish to be and what you wish to be doing during the next 3 years

2)  Decide how much money you desire to be making and what you are going to do to earn it.

3) Form a Mastermind alliance with at least one person in your immediate family and at least one  other person among those to whom you are selling your services.

4) Heed Napoleon Hill’s advice about your Positive Mental Attitude – the one and ONLY thing over which you have total control!

Success is something that has to be planned and Success is something that has to be earned in advance.

“Success is the knowledge with which to get whatever you want in life from life without violating the rights of others AND by helping others to attain it.”

I have began Masterminds both online and offline for business owners that want to Lead, Achieve and Believe – Lead their Community in your business, Achieve break-through results for yourself and your clients and that you Believe in the power of the mind and heart to affect your hip pocket.  You have an opportunity to learn my secrets to web success (the future of business) and then work one-on-one with me to orchestrate YOUR greatest business, family and life success. 

“The only real limitation you have is the one in your own mind.”

 Right now you have a limited opportunity to attend my ADVANCED BUSINESS OWNER TRAINING event, to be held 27-28 March 2010 on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia.  This event will Enlighten, Empower and Educate you in the fundamentals to create and keep your future success as a Business Leader in your niche, using the power of the internet.  You will get clear about what you are buying from staff and consultants in the areas of web sites, web marketing and your personal brand and presence.  You will also learn how to craft a professional and authentic presentation to use online, whether it’s written, live or a recorded video. 

You need to know enough of the right ‘things’ that Leader ‘need to know’ to ensure you will gain and maintain a strong market position and as equally important, you will know enough to stop getting ripped off! 

GET ON TOP, STAY ON TOP and STOP GETTING RIPPED OFF! >>

If that’s not enough to get you ordering your ticket right now, I’ll show you my secrets to web success that have provided sustainable income and opportunity for me for over 10 years.  I’ll also share with you how to protect your reputation but still be able to make a big noise.

You will learn the power of effective blogging over ‘having a blog’ and at the end of the day, I will invite you to Mastermind with me and my Success Dream Team’ – we are a collaboration formed to help you move forward faster, easy and more informed than ever before!  Yes, how great will it be for you to have direct access to the same support, insights and opportunities that I have enjoyed over the past 6 years?  It’s priceless and painfree (finally)! You can only accept the Mastermind Collaboration invite by attending my live 2 day event ”The Future of Web Your Success” and “How to Make it Big on the Small Screen” (presented by co-collaborator Kylie Bartlett, the Web Celeb) 27-28 March 2010.

Attendance price is $997 – two days of intensive facts, figures and a well orchestrated future on the web for you!

Secure Your Seat to “Future of Web Success and Secrets of Small Screens for Big Players” >>

Wondering how effective I am as a Collaborator and Masterminder?  Recent feedback (January 2010)

CHEN TAY OF www.ChenTay.com says: Jennie, thanks for your contribution today.  Your ability to cut through the clutter and deliver your message with love straight from the heart is greatly appreciated.  You are a leader and we thank you for it!”

GULLIVER (Thor Sales WarLord) says:  “OMG! The plumbers daughter from Altona breaks hearts and wins minds whenever and wherever I see her, what an INCREDIBLE day, thank you SO much for your ULTRA valuable distinctions – you made me a LOT of money today… Seeing someone years ahead of where I am – GIVING BACK with NO thought of gain, and giving SUCH pearls… Humbling. Awesome.”

Corinne Maunder says: “Hey jennie, well i’ve been thinking what I can write to you that will truly let you know how much I appreciate your advice and caring words during Saturdays mastermind. But I’m a little stuck for the right words. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough! You really have a way about you. I felt so comfortable sharing ideas and problems with you because you made me feel so at ease. Thank you for your honesty when answering my tricky questions. I appreciate that so much. I’m so excited about the future and can’t wait to see you again soon. X”

Stacey Currie says: “Jennie I only met you yesterday attending Chen’s awesome mastermind group but man you are one knowledgeable women. The stuff I learnt from you yesterday in one day was unreal imagine a weekend!! You had so much input and so much to offer on every single topic. You are one smart business chick and I can’t wait to catch up again.”

Tony Skinner says: “Hey Jen, you are awesome! Your depth of knowledge, insight and ability to provide clarity to all on the day were amazing, thank you, I couldn’t get enough.”

Nathan Hulls says:  ”Jennie thank you so much for everything you had to contribute yesterday at our business leaders mastermind. You have some serious value, wisdom and experience to contribute. I count it a privilege to count you as a friend on facebook and in real life. Looking forward to catching up again soon! Keep in the love! Nath”

Tracey Habron says: “The mastermind yesterday was inspirational. The contribution of everyone made it really worthwhile. Not an ego in sight! Everyone contributed but Jennie, you have a level of contribution that surpasses most people. It doesn’t mean theirs is any less worthwhile, it is just that your experience means you can contribute m…ore and your generosity means that that you do. Your handling of sensitive ‘turn off the recorder’ moments was something to which I can only aspire!”

 Show Me How to Lead with Ease AND Build My Brand on the Web! >>

 

Come back here when you’ve booked and let me know if this has helped you grow!

With love for your greatness and greater web success, Jen xo

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Web Success Bootcamp – The Future of Web Business

Welcome to my Web Success Bootcamp

“The Future of Web Business”

I am here to Educate, Empower, Enlighten and Energize Web Business Entrepreneurs who realise the future sustainability of your business will need to include a well structured system and strategy for online marketing.   Your business will survive or thrive – depending on the decisions you make and position in the marketplace you take in the next 1-2 years.   Discover how to transform you business by utilising the true, hidden power of the internet.

In these videos, I reveal the first few minutes of many of the sessions of this 3 day intensive bootcamp.  Enjoy sampling (and being teased) by what these committed entrepreneurs really experienced.  Oh, if you want to know what the attendees thought, see their comments at the end of this blog post.

Day 1 – Beginning of my first session

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WATCH FOR NEWS ON MY ADVANCED ONE DAY WEB SUCCESS WORKSHOP:

“The Future of Web Business with Social Media Success – for Leaders, Achievers and Believers”

 

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Great Web Success for New Economy Entrepreneur Sue Windred

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Just read this on my client’s Facebook Wall- Sue Windred - A New Economy Entrepreneur = Making Money, Enjoying Lifestyle AND Building Wealth

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“Love the internet business, while I was out having a long lunch with the girls my web site was making money for me. Love it.”

I wanted to share this with you this to help you realize you may only need to ‘fix some things’ in your web business so you can live that lifestyle too.  OR, if you are just getting started, get set up the right way, for sustainable web success.

Make it a main goal in 2010 to get your website Activated, Automated & Accelerated.

My FREE One Day Web Success Workshop (Brisbane 5 February, Sydney 6 February and Melbourne 7 February might help put you on the right track (and fast track) to experiencing the ‘Web Business Entrepreneur of the New Economy’ lifestyle too!  Are you going to Claim this Amazing Free Gift RIGHT NOW? 

 AMAZING FREE GIFT JUST FOR YOU!

LEARN HOW YOU CAN BECOME A NEW ECONOMY ENTREPRENEUR TOO

FREE INTERNET MARKETING & WEB BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOPS WITH JEN

Brisbane 5 February     Sydney 6 February    Melbourne 7 February

THESE ARE ONE TIME ONLY EVENTS, SECURE YOUR TICKET TODAY!

CLAIM THIS AMAZING FREE GIFT, RIGHT NOW!

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Cheers and Love, Jen

 

PS: Facebook Friend Feedback:

COMMENTS FROM FACEBOOK FRIENDS ABOUT THIS MESSAGE/POST:
 
Chen Tay Chen Tay    Love the Activate, Automate & Accelerate…GOLD
Sara Davies Sara Davies  Very motivating..

“LIKE” RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING FACEBOOK FRIENDS:

Christopher Shallow   Tracy Kembrey    Binh An Nguyen     Sarahellena Warren
The original Facebook posts can be viewed here:
http://www.facebook.com/godmother?ref=profile#/sue.windred?v=feed&story_fbid=204875547656&ref=mf
http://www.facebook.com/godmother?ref=profile#/godmother?v=feed&story_fbid=229299669545&ref=mf

 

Please leave your thoughts, comments and feedback below.

I want to know you were here and if this helped you grow.

With love, Jen xo

 

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Aussie Social Media Mavens Make History!

Australia’s VERY FIRST Social Media Leaders Celebration Makes History

16 December, 2009 – Melbourne, Australia

Flash Mobs For Business – Australia’s very first Compilation Mass Viral Video Information Product was made in Melbourne tonight!

kylie1 Aussie Social Media Mavens Make History!Hosted by Kylie Bartlett, Creator, Producer and Host of WebCelebTV, a compilation of Australia’s leading Social Media Business Entrepreneurs joined together to create an Australian and possibly a world-first video information product.  Every attendee on the night ’walked the red carpet’ of Social Media Leaders and was interviewed byKylie, the visionary who conceptualize the idea.

“This is the true power of social media in motion - massive value from collaboration and collective circulation.  The video is a game-changer for entrepreneurs who are ready to embrace the power of leverage that only the web can provide – and all for free” said Kylie.

 

Each attendee provided answers to the following questions:

  • What is Your Business About and What is your website URL? (printed on screen while following questions answered)
  • How do you help people?
  • What is one great business tip you could share to inform and inspire other online entrepreneurs?
  • What is a prediction you have, looking forward to business online in 2010 and beyond?

The answers to these questions are what makes this video compilation so compelling.  The single biggest challenge an online entrepreneur experiences is the isolation of working from home, on their own – often limited with insights and thought provoking ideas that can help cause a break-through in your business.  Social Media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube bring you closer together and better connected on a regular basis, but still to get people to ’spill strategies’ like they did at the Social Media Leaders Celebration is taking social networking to a whole new level.  There’s been nothing like it before but now it’s here, people WILL want it again and again.

The single biggest disappointment on the night were all those leaders around Australia who were invited but did not commit to it – they have missed out on the massive distribution of this compilation not only through the Social Media outlets online but also through Jennie Armato’s contacts and promoters, who she works with around the world.  She is both very proud of the product created and also of the power of the lesson she will be teaching others, and using this footage as a reference point for the entire time she travels in 2010.  “Just that leverage alone will get these people exposure beyond their wildest imagination” says Jennie.

Each attendee is provided with a copy of the compilation video for them to use in their own social media marketing and promotions too.  The compilation will also be made available on YouTube, Viddler and other leading online video distribution outlets – providing extraordinary extra circulation, coverage and celebrity.

jenniearmato 23a1 150x150 Aussie Social Media Mavens Make History!The viral nature of social media will ensure that this compilation video is circulated and viewed by hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions of business people around the world“ say Jennie Armato, Head of Web Business Academy – Major Sponsor of the Business ‘Flash Mob’ video.

Jennie went on to say “When you consider that every attendee at this event will want to promote the video, they will not only be supporting and boosting their own business but these unique and powerful Australian entrepreneurs will show the rest of the world the TRUE POWER of collaboration and celebrity that is available (and in fact necessary, for every business owner today).”

 ALL OF THIS POWER AND PULL for a mere $110 attendance fee (that also include canapes and drinks).  Think about the TRUE VALUE of all of this, plus the ability to make personal connections and build trust for future relationships go forward into the 2nd decade of this Century.

IT’S YOUR TIME ENTREPRENEURS OF AUSTRALIA … MAKE IT COUNT!

These Australian Social Media Leaders contributed to the video products on the night and will enjoy the benefits of the global marketing push and viral marketing effect over the coming 12 months.

These web celebrities include:

 ATTENDEE NAMES, THEIR WEBSITE AND 140 CHARACTERS ABOUT THEIR BUSINESS WILL BE ADDED HERE AFTER THE EVENT.

 Where Else Can You Get Access To Australia’s Networking Elite, Their Top Business Tips And Their Predictions For Business Success In 2010…All Caught On Video From The Red Carpet – Oscars Style?

- Well, you missed out on that opportunity live, but you will be able to learn from each of them on the video when it’s released early 2010 – stay tuned, you WILL want to know what they say – insights, indeas, information and inspiration that you can implement today!

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Oprah Winfrey Claims THIS Is the Coolest Thing EVERRRR! Black Eyed Peas and Flash Mob in Chicago

Viral Marketing, Social Media Causes Flash Mob in Chicago … Oprah Winfrey screams “THAT IS SO COOL, THAT IS SO COOL, THAT IS THE COOLEST THING EVER!”

You’ve probably seen the clip of Black Eyed Peas serenading the 24th Anniversary of the Oprah Winfrey Show with a customized version of their hit song “Tonight’s Gonna Be a Good Night” performed in the streets of Chicago. 

BUT … DO YOU KNOW THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY?

Watch this footage to see the celebration of their tribute song and how 22,000 people cooperated in a Flash Mob dance to their tune … then watch on for the story behind the story in the 2nd half of this video. (Oh, note the clever ‘product placement’ in Oprah’s hand – this Flash Mob celebration was sponsored by the phone manufacturer).

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The Story Behind Putting the Celebration together – Social Media …

Viral Marketing via Facebook and Twitter bought this group of people together.  Unusual stunts are a great way to raise awareness of your brand and product.  Although you and I, at home or hotels in our bathrobe might not be able to pull off something of the same magnitude as Harpo Productions, you CAN use the power of Facebook and Twitter to connect with people and have them spread the word for you.

Flash Mob organizers and participants sometimes use Twitter to spread the word about flash mobs being planned. The group Flash Mob America used Twitter to promote their Janet Jackson Flash Mob in November 2009.  http://twitter.com/flashmobamerica.  Facebook is often used to promote local flash mob events. Organizers use this social networking site’s “Event” feature to spread the word of upcoming flash mobs and post updates and details for participants

Here are some insights on the power of Facebook, for you and your business.  It has received some rave reviews and I hope it will do the same for you.

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Jennie Armato Reveals Secrets to Facebook Success

Also, here’s a cover story I recently wrote for Australian Business Solutions magazine on “The Truth About Social Media – Is it a Revolution or a Fad?”

Enjoy

Australian Business Solutions magazine - Jennie Armato write cover story on Social Networking

 

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Jennie Armato Reveals Secrets to Facebook Success

Are You an Entrepreneur, Business Owner or Corporate Brand Professional?

I’ve made this special video just for you – to help you unlock the TRUE Power of Social Engines such as Facebook.

In this video I reveal 5 of my 10 Powerful ways to build a better web business and brand using Facebook.

To register for the Web Business Workshop, use Special Guest Ticket 1973

You will also receive free access to my “Facebook Advertising Insights” teleseminar on Thursday 4 March 2010.

You’re welcome to join my Facebook Club, let’s connect and help transform the future of your business – click here to join my Facebook Group.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you as you move forward to YOUR Greater Web Success using the Power of Social Engines like Facebook.

Jennie Armato xo

Godmother and First Lady of the Internet

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS AND RATINGS BELOW, I WANT TO KNOW YOU WERE HERE AND IF I HELPED YOU TO GROW!

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Confucius – Celebrating His Profound Teachings for Web Business on His Birthday

Confucius is An Ancient Chinese Teacher, Social Philosopher and Great Sage Who Still Impacts Life and Business Today.

28 September – China Celebrates his life, his work and the work of all teachers (coaches and mentors) too.

If Napoleon Hill is the “Father of Great Success”, then there’s no question that Confucius is the “Father of ALL Great Teachers” and ran the Best Life and Business Coaching Program … EVER!   Dont know much about Confucius?  Start with this mini documentary, it will enlighten you … if you have a general idea, skip it and read on …

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Today, thanks to the internet, many great teachers, educators, coaches and mentors like you are able to share your gift with the world, using your web business as a base for your global message of empowerment and education, in your expert field.  On 28 September each year, China celebrates the birth of Confucius and in line with celebrating this great teacher, they celebrate the work of all great teachers of the world.

Throughout my development as a teacher, coach and mentor in my web business coaching and mentoring program, I have referred to the thoughts and wisdom of Confucious many times – usually in those times of need - where I’ve sought guidance greater than that which I can give to myself.  I am a controversial person at times, I have never been afraid to speak my mind and to speak out when things and people appear out of alignment with intentions of goodness for people.  This has, as you may well imagine, bought me many great allies and also some enemies – something I really prefer not to do, but then I battle with being in the knowledge of ill-intention and not taking action.  It’s in these moments of confusion – (do I speak out or do I transcend the issue?) – that I have sought the clarity of Confucius and Confucianism.

Here are the basic values of  Confucianism that you can use to guide you as a teacher too:

Mercy … Righteousness … Courtesy … Wisdom … Faith

It is on contemplating and reflecting these values that you are able to keep your intentions and actions in alignment with goodness for all people.  I find these values also help you to ‘Let Go’ and let it be.  Helping oneself and others at the same time, by referring to these values, is characteristic of the “worldliness” of Confucianism and Chinese civilization. I hope you adopt this course of ‘counsel’ and refer to them too.

To further help you continue to empower and educate people around the world, using the power of the internet and the best coaching program ever invented (Confucianism), here are eight of my favorite Confucius quotes that make an excellent representation of the attitude, approach and actions of a web business owner and teacher.  (Who would have known something written so many thousands of years ago would directly reflect with relevance to how we live and do business today!)

Eight of the Greatest Quotes of Confucius, the Social Philosopher and Teacher that work  perfectly for Web Business owners, Teacher, Coaches and Mentors today:

1)  If you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life.

2)  Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

3)  Respect yourself and others will respect you.

4)  The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

5)  When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

6)  Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.

7)  He who will not economize will have to agonize

8) I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

… and I thought this one was an excellent ‘Life Success and Happiness’ quote, for those moments when things dont go well with someone else and you really need to let go …

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.”

… and finally, this from Confucius:

“To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are Gravity, Generosity of Soul, Sincerity, Earnestness and Kindness. ”

Hey, as a side point of interest, even Google Salutes Confucius on this day to celebrate his teachings, work, impact and leaderdship.  It’s their way to make a tribute – by adding his picture to their logo for the day – that’s pretty cool and perhaps representative of the philosophies the people of Google work to align themselves with too.  If that is true, what an excellent example of their leadership (rather than domination).

Google Celebrate Confucius too

Google Celebrate Confucius too

To all educators teachers, coaches, mentors and people that empower others around the world … I wish you ”Happy Teachers Day”.

Please leave your thoughts, comments and feedback below.

I want to know you were here and if this helped you grow.

With love, Jen xo

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Kaizen- An Ancient Asian Philosophy that WILL Improve Your Business and Your Life

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A PRACTICAL AND POWERFUL WAY TO TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE and IT’S SO SIMPLE, YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT DO IT!

It’s true, this is so simple you may not do it. It’s the idea of ‘advancing‘ yourself, your business and your life in such small ways, that are so effortless, you will not even notice it’s happening and the outcome is that you really WILL move forward to your freedom.

Advancing Yourself in small, effortless ways is an ancient philosophy that stems back Centuries and Transcends Cultures.

In Japan ‘advancing yourself’ is known as Kaizen ( 改 Kai meaning changed and 善 Zen meaning good).  It is a philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement throughout all aspects of life. When applied to the corporate workplace, Kaizen activities continually improve all functions of a business, from manufacturing to management and from the CEO to the assembly line workers. By improving standardized activities and processes, Kaizen aims to eliminate waste. In modern times, Kaizen was implemented in several Japanese businesses including Toyota during the country’s recovery after World War II and has since spread to businesses throughout the world.  Entrepreneurs and Employees alike are challenged to improve their processes and working environment little by little … over time.

In Chinese, “advancing yourself is known as Gai San (pronounced Gai San):  Gai= The action to correct. San= is more related to the Taoism or Buddhism Philosophy of ’benefits for many that can be sustained forever’.  In other words the ’san’ is an act that can truly benefit others. 

The effects of Kaizen invokes a desire for a process of continuous improvement.  For web business owners and entrepreneurs the act of advancing yourself (one small activity at a time) means building sustainable business and revenue models over a period of time that will produce an ongoing source of income to provide for our families and ultimating LIVE and LEAVE our LEGACY! 

This concept applies not just to your business, but your relationships, personal pursuits, interests and hobbies – every aspect of your life.  That includes sports too. In 2009 the Pelican Rapids Boys’ Basketball team coach adopted the concept of Kaizen and taught it to each of his team boys.  They went on that year to win the national title.  A movie has been made about it.  Here is their movie trailer called, of course ‘Kaizen’:

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How Do You Get Started?

This Philosophy is so simple, so powerful and so practical, you really do risk not doing it.  Kaizen is indeed a way of life – one that will help you transform your life and create those added experiences, possessions and achievements you want and desire.

Being able to continuously improve or advance yourself one small activity at a time lies in being ritualistic about it.  It’s developing a ritual of doing small activities that form part of what will move you forward.  For example, in your web business, create a ritual to do one new, small activity each week that will form part of your long term business evolvement.  You can start a new article for your blog, extend your keyword research for your meta tags, split test a headline, make a quick promotional video, etc. .  The ritual of doing small activities like these add up to growing and evolving your business over time … and you’ll barely notice the effort day by day but in a year or two, your business web site for example will have grown in its depth and volume and value to your marketplace and to a potential buyer, should you wish to sell it. 

There’s a significant other valuable result of the effects of Kaizen.  A ritual of doing small activities on a regular (daily) basis will give you momentum, often spoken in business and life as ‘being on a roll’.  Momentum is an essential ingredient to improve your business and your life. 

By completing small activities on a regular basis you also create mini milestones.  This will raise your belief and your energy will be uplifted as you become more inspired.  You WILL  then break through.

There are 8 Steps to the process of Kaizen:

1.  Select a Project – this could a process, a task or a step you need to take

2.  Understand current situations- could include clarity on what you are currently working on and why

3.  Analyze data for root causes- could include current skill and proficiency levels

4.  Establish counter-measures- could include what to change, what education to seek, what to outsource

5. Implement counter-measures- includes taking appropriate action to completion

6.  Confirm the effect- objectively identify and observe the improvement/s

7.  Standardize- make permanent changes to practices and procedures

8.  Review and Repeat the Previous Steps- “rinse and repeat”

IT WOULD BE REALLY EASY TO DISMISS THIS CAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE WORK AND WELL, IT DOESN’T SOUND SEXY … SO …

What’s the Potential?     

You do not ‘wake up’ one day in the future with everything done to perfection in your beautiful new life.  It happens gradually and small piece or small achievement by small achievement.  Now you can give your small achievements a context and plan your activities to grow your business and improve your life, small piece by small piece.   No need to conquer great mountains, simply continue to take  one small step at a time forward, using the concept and principals of Kaizen.

ONE SMALL STEP AT A TIME WILL HELP YOU GET YOUR MOMENTUM – AND THAT GIVES YOU FLOW – AND FLOW HELPS YOU MOVE FORWARD TO YOUR FREEDOM.

What have you done today to advance yourself?  Now it’s time CELEBRATE IT!  TURN UP THE VOLUME, LET’S CELEBRATE WHAT YOU’VE DONE TODAY TO MAKE YOU FEEL PROUD!.  COME ON … BELT IT OUT BABY, I’m singing with you!

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Celebrate Kaizen in Your Life, cause you’re only small steps away from your ultimate life.  I’ve got you the words to this powerful, dynamic song.  Print them out, stick them on your office wall, carry them with you in a journal – EVERYTIME you make a small step to advancing yourself, you can reward yourself.

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY TO MAKE YOU FEEL PROUD

(Heather Small – how appropriate, small steps)

I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I’ve left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can’t stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It’s never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Still so many answers I don’t know
Realise that to question is how we grow
So I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can’t stop me now
And you can do the same

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
It’s never too late to try
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
You could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
What have you done today to make you feel proud?

We need a change
Do it today
I can feel my spirit rising
We need a change
So do it today
‘Cause I can see a clear horizon

What have you done today to make you feel proud?
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
‘Cause you could be so many people
If you make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today to make you feel proud?
What have you done today
You could be so many people?
Just make that break for freedom
So what have you done today to make you feel proud?

I found this video with the words too so you can watch them online anytime (just bookmark this page)

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I love what this song is about. What have you done today to make yourself proud? Only you can do that for yourself. Put one foot in front of the other and you are bound to move forward … even if it is falling forward!

Please leave your comments and feedback below.

I want to know you were here and if this helped you grow.

With love, Jen xo

 

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