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Live Limitless: Buyers List, Google’s 8 Principles, How to Stop a Shark!

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. Networking Strategy. The most effective networking strategy I’ve found has nothing to do with conferences, cocktail hours, cold emails, or any of the common ideas you hear:

a) Do interesting things.
b) Share them publicly.

Repeat those two strategies and you’ll become a magnet. Like-minded people will come to you.

Source: Atomic Habits, James Clear

2. Show, Don’t Tell. People need to see something to believe in it, but more important, they need to see something to pull out their wallets. If it’s a campaign for a new product, then the prototype or rendering of your product has to be a prominent feature in the video. The easiest way to convey the value of your idea to a potential backer is to show people using it.

3. Build Buyers List. If you are an author, giveaway your book (for a small shipping & handling fee) to build a list of buyers. This list is worth its weight in gold. The people on that list know you, like you, and have made a small payment to get your book, which means they have shown some commitment towards to your message. A list of buyers is a thousand times more valuable than a list of freebie seekers.

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week

1. Google’s Eight Innovation Principles

Google has eight innovation principles that govern their strategy, famously summarised in a 2011 article by Google senior vice president Susan Wojcicki.

• 8 Principles:
  • Share Everything.
  • Look for Ideas Everywhere.
  • Think Big but Start Small.
  • Never Fail to Fail.
  • Spark with Imagination, Fuel with Data.
  • Be a Platform.
  • Have a Mission That Matters.

2. How to Stop a Shark?

During a research experiment, a marine biologist placed a shark into a large holding tank and then released several small bait fish into the tank.

As you would expect, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacked and ate the smaller fish.

The marine biologist then inserted a strong piece of clear fibreglass into the tank, creating two separate partitions. She then put the shark on one side of the fibreglass and a new set of bait fish on the other.

Again, the shark quickly attacked.  This time, however, the shark slammed into the fibreglass divider and bounced off.  

Undeterred, the shark kept repeating this behavior every few minutes to no avail.  Meanwhile, the bait fish swam around unharmed in the second partition.  

Eventually, about an hour into the experiment, the shark gave up.

This experiment was repeated several dozen times over the next few weeks.  

Each time, the shark got less aggressive and made fewer attempts to attack the bait fish, until eventually the shark got tired of hitting the fibreglass divider and simply stopped attacking altogether.

Here’s where it got interesting.

The marine biologist then removed the fibreglass divider …

… but the shark didn’t attack.  

The shark had been trained to believe a barrier existed between it and the bait fish, so the bait fish swam wherever they wished, free from harm.

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“What barriers are hold me back?”

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. Collect Testimonials. Get written or video testimonials for everything you do. This is an important tool that provides social proof for your prospects. Ask for recommendations on LinkedIn. Most people will gladly agree.

2. To live through an impossible situation, you don’t need to have the reflexes of a Grand Prix driver, the muscles of a Hercules, or the mind of an Einstein. You simply need to know what to do.”

Source: Anthony Greenback, The Book of Survival

3. True Breakthroughs = Crazy Ideas + Passion. Initially, the most successful ideas come across as crazy or impossible. Add passion to it and it becomes an obsession. Add strategy, resources, execution and patience, it becomes a breakthrough! 

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week

1. XPrize Origin – by Peter Diamandis

I first read Charles Lindbergh’s book, Spirit of St. Louis, in December 1993. I learned that Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris in 1927 to win a $25,000 prize.

It was that leverage and efficiency of an incentive prize that led me to propose the idea of a $10 million purse for the first person to build and fly a reusable private spaceship carrying three people into space on two flights within two weeks.

In May of 1996, without the prize money in hand, I went onstage under the St. Louis Arch and announced the $10 million XPRIZE anyway.

I thought (mistakenly) that someone would quickly fund the $10 million prize purse. After all, you didn’t pay out the prize money until after a team had successfully completed both flights.

Between 1996 and 2001, I pitched 150+ sponsors, and received 150 “no’s”.

Finally (long story) in 2002, I met the Ansari family, who ultimately funded the $10 million purse (we named it the Ansari XPRIZE in their honor).

Two years later on October 4, 2004, the XPRIZE was won.

It took 12 years, from concept to Prize Award…

Once again, this was a tale about grit, persistence and making my own luck.

Today, as the XPRIZE Foundation is hitting its stride, the Foundation is now 24 years old with over $300 million in awarded, funded and/or designed XPRIZEs.

2. Vanilla Ice Cream that puzzled General Motors!

A complaint was received by the Pontiac Division of General Motors:

‘This is the second time I have written to you, and I don’t blame you for not answering me, because I sounded crazy, but it is a fact that we have a tradition in our family of Ice-Cream for dessert after dinner each night, but the kind of ice cream varies so, every night, after we’ve eaten, the whole family votes on which kind of ice cream we should have and I drive down to the store to get it. It’s also a fact that I recently purchased a new Pontiac and since then my trips to the store have created a problem…..

You see, every time I buy a vanilla ice-cream, when I start back from the store my car won’t start. If I get any other kind of ice cream, the car starts just fine. I want you to know I’m serious about this question, no matter how silly it sounds “What is there about a Pontiac that makes it not start when I get vanilla ice cream, and easy to start whenever I get any other kind?” The Pontiac President was understandably skeptical about the letter, but sent an Engineer to check it out anyway.

The latter was surprised to be greeted by a successful, obviously well educated man in a fine neighbourhood. He had arranged to meet the man just after dinner time, so the two hopped into the car and drove to the ice cream store. It was vanilla ice cream that night and, sure enough, after they came back to the car, it wouldn’t start.

The Engineer returned for three more nights. The first night, they got

chocolate. The car started. The second night, he got strawberry. The car started. The third night he ordered vanilla. The car failed to start.

Now the engineer, being a logical man, refused to believe that this man’s car was allergic to vanilla ice cream. He arranged, therefore, to continue his visits for as long as it took to solve the problem. And toward this end he began to take notes: He jotted down all sorts of data: time of day, type of gas uses, time to drive back and forth etc.

In a short time, he had a clue: the man took less time to buy vanilla than any other flavor. Why? The answer was in the layout of the store. Vanilla, being the most popular flavor, was in a separate case at the front of the store for quick pickup. All the other flavors were kept in the back of the store at a different counter where it took considerably longer to check out the flavor.

Now, the question for the Engineer was why the car wouldn’t start when it took less time. Eureka – Time was now the problem – not the vanilla ice cream!!!!  The engineer quickly came up with the answer: “vapor lock”.

It was happening every night; but the extra time taken to get the other flavors allowed the engine to cool down sufficiently to start. When the man got vanilla, the engine was still too hot for the vapor lock to dissipate.

Even crazy looking problems are sometimes real and all problems seem to be simple only when we find the solution, with cool thinking.

Don’t just say “problem is at the other end or it is  IMPOSSIBLE” without putting a sincere effort….

What really matters is your attitude and your perception.

Moral of the Story “Try to Fix the Bug instead of making it as a Known Issue.”

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“What can I do next week to move the needle towards my next big goal?”

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Live Limitless: Social Content, Big/Small, and Winning Against all Odds!

read on LIFELETTER.RAAMANAND.COM   |   JANUARY 22, 2022 

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. 

Easy Social Content. Struggling with ideas on what to share on social media? Instead of posting some useless forwards or “news”, make a list of 20 questions that people are asking you (or other experts online) and share your answers in each post. You can also convert each answer to a video. People will love you for this.

2.

Big or Small. “When making plans, think big. When making progress, think small.”

Source: Atomic Habits by James Clear

3.

Guarantee. I don’t love the use of guarantees when it comes to a Thought Leaders practice. If I were a watchmaker, I could guarantee the watch you buy from me is waterproof. It’s a stamp of quality for a product. If it turns out not to be so, I would fix it or replace it. The guarantee is a warranty on my tangible workmanship. Apple gives you the choice to buy Apple Care, their insurance product, or not. In that way, their guarantee is really an additional product they sell. Gotta love/hate Apple, right? 

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1. Winning Against All Odds

Born in a village called Mokhra, near Rohtak, in Haryana, Sakshi and her family had to fight against all odds when she took up wrestling at just 11-years-old.

Coach Ishwar Singh Dahiya still remembers the day when a young Sakshi accompanied her mother to the Sir Chotu Ram Stadium Wrestling Academy in Rohtak. She had to train with the boys and fight them in the akhara, in a region where the sport was ‘not for girls’.

“She has given befitting reply to people who say that women cannot be wrestlers,” her mother said. “Meri 12 saal ki tapasya safal hui (My 12 years’ of hard work have borne fruit),” a beaming Sakshi told the flashing cameras right after her win at the Olympics. Sakshi earned the dramatic win after falling behind 0-5 following the first period in the do-or-die bout. The Indian turned the tables on the Kyrgyzstan wrestler in the dying seconds of the bout as Tynybekova was in complete command inmost part of the clash..

2. Law of Inertia

The law of inertia holds that a body at rest tends to remain at rest and a body in motion tends to remain in motion, at the same speed and in the same direction, unless acted upon by an outside force. With one major difference, that law  applies very well to the pattern of our lives.

People who are successful tend to remain successful.

People who are happy tend to remain happy.

People who are respected tend to remain respected.

People who reach their goals tend to go on reaching their goals.

So what’s the major difference ?

In physics, inertia is controlled by outside forces, but the real changes in the directions of our lives come from inside us. As William James said, “The gretest discovery of my generation is that a person can alter his life by altering his attitude of mind.”

You can live every day of life. You can be alive to the tips of your fingers. You can accomplish virtually any worthwhile goal you set for yourself.

Source: Nido Qubein

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“How can I guarantee the results of my approach?”

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read on LIFELETTER.RAAMANAND.COM   |   JANUARY 15, 2022 

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. 

And Then Some. Napoleon Hill always made sure his audiences knew the principle of going the extra mile. If you promise something, make sure that your customer gets exactly what you promised and then some. Remember the phrase: “…and then some!”

2.

Over-the-top Confidence. For an example of over-the-top confidence, look at Mad Money’s Jim Cramer (CNBC). Like any financial advisor, he has a mixed record of accuracy in his forecasts for markets and individual stocks. Nevertheless, he has his own television show and a huge following.

A big key to Cramer’s success in building an audience is his confidence and appearance of expertise. When a phone call comes in with a question about a relatively obscure company, Cramer reels off the ticker symbol, gives a quick synopsis of what the company does and why he likes or doesn’t like it, and gives a firm buy or sell recommendation (complete with sound effects and flashing lights). No waffling, no alternative scenarios, no neutral “hold” recommendations—just a quick demonstration of deep knowledge and a firm, unambiguous opinion. That’s confidence, and it works for Cramer.

Source: Dooley, Roger. Brainfluence.

3.

Leadership Strategy. Find out and write down the answer to the question “What is your message to the world?” – then you will have everything you need to write a book, shoot a video, deliver a presentation, speak on stages or start a movement. Messaging is the key. 

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1. The Shortest Story

One day Ernest Hemingway was having lunch with friends and they were talking about the importance of writing with brevity.

Hemingway bet everyone at the table ten dollars each that he could craft an entire story in six words. 

After the pot was assembled, Hemingway took a napkin and wrote down the following six words:

“For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”

Everyone paid up without saying a word.

2. Judo Lessons

A 9-year-old boy who had lost his right arm in a car accident, decided to take judo lessons. His teacher was an old Japanese judo master who decided to teach the kid one move only. 

After a few lessons the boy said to him “Master, shouldn’t I be learning more moves?” “No. This only move you know is the only move you’ll ever need to know,” he replied. 

Six months later, the boy had his first tournament. To everyone’s surprise, the boy won the first three matches and got in the finals. The other boy, his opponent, was bigger and stronger than him. Everyone thought that the boy had no chance to win. 

The match begun and the opponent, indeed seemed much more experienced than the little boy. Suddenly the opponent dropped his guard, which was a critical mistake. The boy used the only move he knew to pin him and won the tournament. 

Later, the Master told the boy: “Son, you won for two reasons,” the Master answered, “First, after six months’ hard practice you have almost mastered one of the most difficult throws. And second, the only known defence for that move is for your opponent to grab your right arm.”

And this is how the boy’s biggest weakness turned into his biggest strength!

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“What are my top three needle-movers for this year?”

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Live Limitless: Fuzzy Ideas, 6-Word Formula, Cinnamon-sense!

read on LIFELETTER.RAAMANAND.COM   |   JANUARY 8, 2022 

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. 

Fuzzy Ideas. When you’re creating something big (like writing a book) you might have a lot of ideas floating around that feel like fuzzy, complicated and confusing. Yet what you really have are the beginnings of something incredible. In those seemingly disordered ideas are the absolute perfect pieces and parts of your transformational message—your book, and even your book-based business. Get my new book (second edition) “Write Now” and discover the possibilities. Download a free copy at www.writenowbook.com.

2.

The 6-Word Formula. Not getting replies to your email? Are people ignoring your message or keeping them pending for a long time without reverting back? This simple, 6-word message will get them to respond (worked 87% during testing): “Are you still interesting in [X]?” — replace “X” with your request or ask.

3.

Problem Solving Strategy. If you’re stuck, shift up a level or two (think bigger picture) or down a level or two (think finer details). Many problems are solvable at a different level. This works for strategy too. You’ll often find a better opportunity at a different level. Source: Atomic Habits.

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week. 

1. Every Entrepreneur Should Do This

“Every entrepreneur should write a book, because having a book is the new business card. If you want to stand out, you need to show your expertise. Publishing a book is not just putting your thoughts on a blog post. It’s an event. It shows your best curated thoughts and it shows customers, clients, investors, friends and lovers what the most important things on your mind are right now.”“

Source: James Altucher, Author.

2. Cinnamon Sense

There is ample evidence that cinnamon can reduce the glycemic index of a meal by up to 29%. Adding three to four grams of cinnamon (about a teaspoon) to one of your daily meals can not only lower blood glucose but also lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. The Saigon (Vietnamese) cinnamon is the best, followed by Cassia (common variety) and Ceylon cinnamon.

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“What’s the one thing that I can add to enhance my personal identity?”

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read on LIFELETTER.RAAMANAND.COM   |   JANUARY 1, 2022 

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. 

People. Understand people by understanding what they are interested in and what excites them the most. The keyword here “they”, not what interests you. In no time, you will have a big fan following.

2.

Two Narratives. There are only two narratives in the history of humanity – ‘progress’ and ‘struggle’.  Everyone has their own share of struggle and progress. The most famous stories, epics, narratives in any language, portray struggle and progress.

3.

Getting Good. The first of anything you create is going to be awful – an article, a video, social post, a song, speech, your own book manuscript or any first attempt at creating anything. Keep at it, refine it and you will create a masterpiece. It takes practice and persistence to create something that you will be proud to present. So, it’s okay if your first few creations aren’t good. Don’t give up on getting good.

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week. 

1. Behind Making Decisions

We’re always trying to take decisions today, for a happy future. Reflect upon your own life. Don’t most of your decisions take the future into consideration and why shouldn’t they? Attempting to make one’s life happy and smooth is everyone’s right. But, nobody knows the future. It can only be imagined. Therefore, all the important decisions of life are based on imagination. Could there possibly be a third path, to decision making? Think about it. The basis of all happiness is Dharma. And Dharma resides in the heart. Before, every decision, ask your heart if this decision is born out of selfishness or Dharma. Isn’t that enough? Instead of the future, if we consider Dharma won’t the future be happier? Think about it.“

Source: The Mahabharatha (Krishna Seekh)

2. Four Basic Emotions

There are four basic emotions – Joy, Sadness, Fear, and Anger. When you are interacting with people, watch out for these basic emotions. Use them in your writing, advertising copy, marketing material, videos, and other form of communication and suddenly your audience (or readers) will resonate a lot more with you than you anticipated. The reason is, these are basic human emotions that can’t be ignored.

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“Should I write a book this year?”

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read on LIFELETTER.RAAMANAND.COM   |   DECEMBER 25, 2021 

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. 

Consistency. This is the key to long-term success with people. Whether it’s your communication, meetings, events, or online activities such as emails, newsletters, videos, or writing books — consistent effort over a period of time will guarantee success.

2.

Two Attributes. The most important things you need to do ANYTHING with ANYONE are “Attention” and “Trust”. First get the attention (marketing) and then build trust (service) and you will be unstoppable.

3.

Beauty. The formula is Beauty = Genuineness. Beauty is in being genuine. Be beautiful in your intentions, words, and actions. Be beautiful!

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week. 

1. Do Not Quit Your Job Until….

Your side income covers twice as much as your monthly expenses. Your emergency fund can cover at least six months of expenses. You are skilled enough to make your side hustle your main business. You are ready to work 12-16 hours a day. You don’t make any excuses. You are determined to work hard to succeed.

Source: Warren Buffer (reportedly)

2. First Impression

People feel most comfortable when others seem to be like them in appearance, beliefs, or values. Predict the values and beliefs of your clients and customers and emulate or at least be aware of these factors so that you are prepared to make your best first impression.

Source: The Science of Influence by Kevin Hogan

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“What skills or help do I need to develop and become an even more better person?”

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Live Limitless: Energy, Confidence-Competence Loop, and Decisions!

read on LIFELETTER.RAAMANAND.COM   |   DECEMBER 18, 2021 

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3 Big Ideas, Tips or Strategies for this week

1. 

Energy. Managing energy instead of managing time is more efficient.

• Which projects or tasks energizes me?
• Which projects or tasks are sapping it all up?
• Who can make me feel more energetic?
• Which people are guzzling my energy?

2.

Confidence-Competence Loop. Confidence a fleeting emotion and complements competence. When one goes up, so does the other. If you are feeling you need more confidence, join a class that you can excel in to lift up your overall confidence levels.

3.

Decisions. Consider all sides of any important question but when you come to a decision about what to do, make it definitive. Black and white is easy for everyone to understand. Grey is not.

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2 Stories, Quotes, or Case-Studies for this week. 

1. Responsibility

The most satisfying form of freedom is not a life without responsibilities, but a life where you are free to choose your responsibilities.

Source: Atomic Habits by James Clear

2. Guilt

If someone screws up, they should feel guilty. If they don’t feel guilty you should try to make them feel so. Guilt is a very useful and enabling emotion. It motivates us to do better in the future. Don’t make people feel guilty when they were merely wrong, or overly optimistic or inexperienced, but do make them feel guilty if they were lazy or sloppy or dishonest.

Source: Power and Persuasion by Michael Masterson

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1 Critical Question to Ask Yourself

“Do I really need to think more, or is it simply a matter of getting started?”

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