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Focus on systems everyday, not goals

photo by @devdxb on unsplash.com(Originally published in 2017, updated for 2019.)

In business, there is often a fixation on big goals and dramatic results. "Get 1 million followers! … Build a 6-figure business!"

When you constantly focus on future numerical goals, two things happen:

1. Your subconscious keeps telling you—daily—that you aren't there... that you aren't yet "enough".

Desire becomes a contract we make with ourselves to be unhappy until something specific happens. (paraphrase of Naval...

The 10 Metrics for Authentic Business

Photo by iorni.com on UnsplashYou’re diligently working on your authentic business… but how do you know if it’s going in the right direction?
 
Or maybe you’ve hired a coach or consultant to help you, but how do you know they’re really helping?
 
I recommend these 10 metrics to gauge your business success. In this post, I’ll explain each one.
 Content ConsistencyContent Reach is GrowingEngagement on your content (likes, comments, shares)Audience Research is giving you market insightsCTA responses...

Can you be creative on schedule?

Background image by ghostpresenter from pexels.com(Originally written Dec 2017, updated Sept 2019.)

Imagine if you had the ability to tap into your creativity anytime, on demand, and joyfully so!

You would accomplish so much more in your business and life. You could more effectively fulfill your creative mission and calling.

I wish this ability for you. It is a skill that you can develop.

For example, as I'm typing this to you, I'm on a deadline, one that I set for myself. If you’re yet uninitiat...

The 7 Disciplines of Authentic Business

Image by lbrownstone from PixabayIn any area of life, if you want to sustain well-being, discipline is required. Specific actions, when done consistently, allow you to thrive. 

In physical health, the disciplines may include: eating nutritiously, exercising adequately, sleeping enough, and loving relationships.

When it comes to authentic business, there are 7 disciplines that I recommend. In my group coaching program, I work with participants to consistently track their actions in these 7 areas...

Your Content and Ads are a Ministry

No one in history has your exact combination of life experiences.

No one has the blend of challenges you’ve experienced, nor resolved them in your specific way.

No one has your unique voice, personality, and style, nor your synthesis of experience, skills, and passion.

There are people who will resonate with you and your message like nobody else they’ve ever encountered.

Your ideal audience is helped by you, in your area of expertise, more than they can be helped by anyone else.

Therefore, what if...

Your Content (and Ads) are an Important Ministry

Your Content (and Ads) are a Ministry

Many people are unable to be consistent in creating content because they don't understand the power of creating for their personal growth and service to humanity...

Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, January 5, 2024

No one in history has had your exact life experiences.

No one has had the blend of challenges you’ve experienced… nor resolved them in your specific way.

No one has your unique voice, personality and style, nor...

Every business (including yours) can benefit from more collaboration

Photo by Kris Mikael Krister on Unsplash There are 3 types of businesses that need to do more collaborations:

Those with no audience need to collaborate with other new businesses to clarify message, products, and their position in the market.Those with a small audience need to collaborate to further grow their audience or create new products.Those with a big audience need to collaborate to increase their sales.
Which of the above are you? I will soon be teaching a course on simple & authen...

Will Creating Free Content Get You More Clients?

Photo by Tamarcus Brown on Unsplash(Originally written on Feb 28, 2018. Updated on Aug 27, 2019.)

Someone posted this comment on my Facebook page:

“Just unsubscribed from a group which I had been a member for only 3 months. She was sharing free content, and did a couple of Facebook live videos. A few days ago she posted that people are taking advantage, not hiring her as a coach after consuming her content. Literally she said ‘If you don’t want to move forward, just leave.' So I left, because I...

Don’t be afraid to lose people

Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash
Gary Vaynerchuk curses a lot in his videos. This turns off a lot of people. (I used to dislike him a lot! Now? I’m a big fan.)

Seth Godin, who has written thousands of blog posts, never includes any images. He even has typos in his posts. (I’ve humbly emailed suggestions and he’s very open about making corrections.) He probably loses a lot of potential readers.

I ignored Seth for a long time, but kept hearing about him from trusted friends, so finally I sta...

Don’t be afraid to lose people -- create your most authentic content

Don't be afraid of losing anyone.

Don't be afraid of losing anyone. Be more concerned with losing your soul. Show up daily to explore and practice your soulful expression. Then once a month look at your recent authentic posts and see what also resonates with your kindred spirits. (FYI -- I do my daily explorations on twitter because I have a much smaller audience there so I feel more free to test ideas.)

Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, August 23, 2024

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