Learning to let go of holding on to what scares us

Disneyland Walt Disney Apartment lamp
This lamp has remained on since December 15, 1966.

 

Learning to let go of holding on to what scares us.

Composed and sent 15 emails yesterday to everyone who initiated contact (requesting a keynote speaker) in the first 30 days of retirement.

Following up isn’t scary. Quite good at it. What seems scary is being labeled as a stereotypical salesperson only interested in making a sale.

Overcoming this will set him free.

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Knowing how easy it is to forget is a great way not to

Pool pump pressure gauge
The pressure is always on to get great business results.

 

Sending the invoice and W-9 to the second client this morning. Signed the contract three days ago on Friday the 13th. There are many small, seemingly insignificant milestones in an entrepreneur’s journey.

Because there are so many, it’s easy to discount the value and importance of each one individually.

Knowing how easy it is to forget is a great way not to.

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Something needs to happen fast

Mailbox

 

Remember some of your coolest dreams? Could they eventually get better than you dreamt them?

Something needs to happen fast. The calls and referrals are coming in faster than expected. It’s a wonderful feeling yet paradoxically, a bit concerning.

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Can you build trust and credibility instantly?

LinkedIn message about speaking

 

Can you build trust and credibility instantly? Yes you can, but only if you earn it. And you can’t earn it if your soul and spirit aren’t soaked in authenticity.

It also helps if your resume is particularly remarkable.

Two days after meeting the co-founder of Dave’s House, Ron sent the message in the photo:

I may have a speaking engagement for you…

Arriving early and staying late at the event where Lee Cockerell was the keynote speaker was unintentionally beneficial.

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Don’t hold your breath

Lee Cockerell Disney Executive Speaker
Even from the back of the room, Lee Cockerell reminds you of Walt Disney.

 

The first Mid Life Celebration, LLC keynote speaking check should arrive today. The client had wanted Lee Cockerell, but he wasn’t available. Guess who Lee’s first choice was to recommend?

What is invisible is that Mid Life Celebration actually went first in generously recommending. A couple months before retiring, a Canadian company called Mid Life Celebration to see about a speaking opportunity.

Because the date was before official retirement, i declined. Naturally, i gave my highest recommendation to contact Lee.

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