by Lynn Sanders | Oct 28, 2021 | DMM Blog
Do you want everything to be just “perfect” before you take action?
Do you hesitate before publishing an article?
Do you find it difficult to be on camera because you’re self-conscious?
If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then you may be a perfectionist… like me.
In the last email, I learned my subject line contained an embarrassing error! Yikes! Horrors! I was cringing inside. Then I thought, Oh well… at least I did my best… and I wrote something!
After 20 years of effort and hesitation, I eventually self-published my children’s book, “Dancing With Tex: The Remarkable Friendship
To Save The Whooping Cranes.” It was a best-seller and won an award. So what was I waiting for? (See: http://www.DancingWithTex.com)
A friend of mine used to say, “If you want everything to be perfect, you can have a perfect nothing.”
I’ve also heard, “Perfect is the enemy of good.” And “Done is better than perfect.”
How do we overcome our aversion to taking risks?
Perhaps we can learn from the Japanese. They have a beautiful word called, “kintsugi,” that gives us an answer
of how to deal with our mistakes.
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold – a metaphor for embracing your flaws and imperfections.
For example, I just created this video gift for you, and after glancing at it, I realized my eye makeup was smudged underneath my eyes. Oh well…. Done is better than perfect.
And this video honors who you are.
Know that you matter to me. See: http://bit.ly/MyBlueRibbonCeremony Let me know your thoughts.
To Your Success,
Lynn
P.S. Are you an author? If so, there are just a few days left to enroll in the Oct.28th workshop about how to create a virtual book tour. You’ll learn valuable information from an amazing leader and friend, Charmaine Hammond. (The program will be recorded if you can’t attend live.)
Visit: http://bit.ly/YourBookTour
by Lynn Sanders | Oct 18, 2021 | DMM Blog
Have you ever called someone who said, “I was just thinking of you!”
It has happened to me often. Know why? Because we all have a quiet voice within us that can serve as our guidance barometer.
It’s up to us to decide if we want to listen.I share this with you because it’s too important to ignore. It can make all the difference in your life… in ANYTHING you do. Be aware — I’m not referring to your thoughts — conscious or subconscious. This guidance has other names: intuition, spirit guides, angels, God, Higher consciousness…. whatever you want to call it.-
Let me share a simple story. I just attended the surprise 90th birthday of my former neighbor, Jean, who is shown in this photo. It was such a beautiful occasion — even with masks on. How many of us even make it to 90? Much less attract a room full of fans…
Jean’s husband, Tom, who has since passed away, shared how they first met. He listened to his inner guidance when he saw Jean on a streetcar. He not only gave her his seat, but he casually asked her if he could hold her books. She looked up at him and agreed. She didn’t know why she did that, but something told her it would be alright.
Tom then quickly peeked inside the front book cover to get her name and phone number. He somehow found a tiny piece of paper to write down her information. Tom didn’t want to seem too forward. But he knew… HE KNEW…. she was special. They chatted briefly, and he later called her up, asked her out, and the rest was history.
We were lucky to live across the street from them for years, and we still keep in touch. Her warm gentleness feels like “family” to me. I build relationships in that way… sensing the inner connection among those I meet.
My wonderful Rabbi Bruce Elder expressed it well when he said, “Each of us has the opportunity to make our own soul.”
If you’re in business, trust your inner voice first before asking for someone’s feedback… before collaborating… before working for someone or hiring anyone. You’ll want to hang around people who recognize your beautiful soul … just as I do!
by Lynn Sanders | Oct 12, 2021 | DMM Blog
We need to be prepared.
As a member of the Max Community, where entrepreneurs have access to experts on technology, I want to pass along important information about security concerns on the internet. It affects all of us.
You’re probably aware that for the first time in its history, Facebook, Twitter and the Bank of America recently went down for hours. No access. What does that mean for the public?
Even the biggest organizations are facing security concerns. Our global world makes each of us vulnerable to hackers. As I recently learned, much of our personal information is available through google. Google is the world’s largest search engine. And it’s easier than ever for outsiders to take advantage of our information through the Google platform.
So – what can we do?
Important tip #1: Turn off your internet access at bedtime.
We can also do the same with our cell phones, by turning them off or putting them into airplane mode. Even our printers now are connected to the internet and can be turned off. (Turning off the computer also allows it to perform more efficiently.)
Important tip #2 – Change your Gmail address (which allows outsiders to our private information) to Protonmail.com – the world’s largest secure email server. You can get a free email account at that site. I just opened a new email at: lynnsanders@protonmail.com.
Important tip #3 – Back everything up on your computer to a hard drive.
Learn more about this issue:
* Attend a Cybersecurity meeting as my guest at The Max Community. Go to: http://Maxteam.us
* For tech support and networking opportunities:
Learn more about the Max Community through its founder, Greg Sanders. (Greg and I are not related, but we share the same spirit of making a difference.) See: www.maxcard.app/max1.
Or visit: www.maxcommunity.us
* Check out my new app! You can scroll down to the partners directory, add your contact information and hear breaking news.
See: https://maxcard.app/story
by Lynn Sanders | Oct 4, 2021 | DMM Blog
I used to think that the more skills I had, the more successful I would be. As I discovered, that’s not necessarily the case.
Each of us only has a limited number of hours in the day. We can’t do everything. What’s most important is not how hard we work, but how smart we work.
Are you with me?
Question #1: What’s the #1 priority every visionary business leader needs to focus on? (Hint: It’s not just what you do…)
Answer: Marketing. (We all need to be doing marketing consistently. If people don’t know what benefits you offer, how can they buy from you or support your cause?)
How you do your marketing makes all the difference…
Most of us are so busy working IN our business that we don’t spend enough time working ON our business. So, how can we get more time? Read on….
QUESTIONS #2: What’s more valuable than your skills?
ANSWER: SYSTEMS are more valuable than your SKILLS!
The facts are – it takes an average of eight touches before prospects convert into clients. That takes time. In order to keep in touch without getting exhausted, we all need systems in place to grow our business.
An important system is right before you. It’s the reason why we’re able to communicate now. It’s the hidden tool behind this email marketing message.
It’s called an auto-responder — a software program that automatically reaches out and responds to people on my behalf.
This system got activated when you chose to “opt-in” for my free story strategy guide. You gave me your name and email with permission to keep in touch, in exchange for something of value. (Of course, you can unsubscribe at any
time… and I’d be sorry to see you go!)
An opt in can be anything that’s relevant to what you do, and helpful for your audience — from a checklist, a guide, or a training video to ten free blue ribbons that honor people! (See: http://www.blueribbons.org)
Having a system in place cultivates relationships, saves you time, and grows your business.
If you’d like to learn more about creating an engaging landing page to get you more results, let me know. Our team is happy to give you more details.
Also, if you know youth who’d like to get involved, feel free to reach out to him!
by Lynn Sanders | Sep 28, 2021 | DMM Blog
Do you realize how special you are?
You’ll learn from an amazing leader, my talented friend Charmaine Hammond, about creating your own Virtual Book Tour. There’s nothing like it. You’ll get insider tips to generate media exposure, build marketing strategies and sell more books. This half-day workshop happens on October 28th. Very affordable too!I signed up right away because Charmaine is incredibly smart, insightful and delivers tremendous value. Her tips helped me attract sponsors for my children’s book. She has many years of expertise in building impact for corporate clients, nonprofits and entrepreneurs, and can help you too. Want to join me?
Please know that I only promote people who I know personally, and who have proven expertise in making a big difference to others.
It’s never too late to go after your dreams too. I urge you to keep learning. Go outside your comfort zone. And step into your greatness. The world needs you.
Thanks for your positivity. Keep your light shining!
P.S. You can learn more about Charmaine at: www.RaiseADream.com.
Beyond being a sponsorship expert, Charmaine just completed producing an animated children’s film, “Back Home Again,” paid for by sponsors with many celebrity voices. Here’s the trailer: https://youtu.be/Gz-QJhm5uKI ENJOY!
