| I was walking out of a recent business | | | | must admit this significant gap in output prompted |
| networking meeting last week, I looked outside | | | | me to scribble these words.) My productivity level |
| and reflected on the gorgeous morning. Spring in | | | | is largely a result of my quiet time daily ritual. ** |
| Central Oregon was in full bloom. More cars were | | | | How do I spend my quiet time? ** This is my |
| driving on the road, the deer had returned to the | | | | daily procedure: 1. I just cut off the phone and go |
| region, and the stores were brimming with fresh | | | | to a quiet spot. 2. I meditate for 20 minutes. The |
| daffodils (the only deer-proof flower in this region!) | | | | best way I've found to learn meditation is either: |
| You could actually FEEL the rush of excitement | | | | -- Take a course in Transcendental Meditation |
| about the new season. Yet sometimes, as I have | | | | taught in most cities of the world. -- Get Herb |
| learned, slowing down is the best way to energize | | | | Benson's classic book, The Relaxation Response. |
| your business. In this issue, marketing genius Ted | | | | (You can order with this amazon link) Either way |
| Nicholas shares his proven formula for | | | | you learn, meditation is equally effective. Plus, |
| accomplishing great things...by slowing down. I | | | | you'll be delighted with other benefits such as the |
| have applied steps 1, 3, 4, and 6 from Ted's | | | | measurable physical differences resulting in lower |
| article. His methods have worked wonders for | | | | heart rate and lower blood pressure. There are |
| me. Enjoy his words of wisdom and send me | | | | other psychological effects as well, including |
| your comments. --Lisa Nirell Here is Ted's article... | | | | greater ability to concentrate and focus. |
| "Increase Your Success Margin By How You Start | | | | (Incidentally, for your information, I wrote a book |
| Your Day" - Ted Nicholas (855 words, Read time: | | | | years ago on meditation myself entitled |
| 7 minutes) The way you start your morning is by | | | | Anthrocentric Meditation but it has long been out |
| far the most important part of the day. In my | | | | of print.) 3. I keep a journal (unedited - just for |
| view, most people start their day in a hurry. They | | | | my own use) in which I answer two questions |
| are engaged in a flurry of activity. The goal is to | | | | every day. A. What am I feeling? B. What do I |
| get more done. But just the opposite occurs. The | | | | want? This helps me stay in touch with my |
| result of the typical morning is lack of focused | | | | emotional side. (It is far too easy for me to |
| energy. And enormous tension, stress and | | | | separate myself from my feelings and become |
| frustration. This can take a severe toll on health, | | | | completely disowned, which is an all too common |
| relationships, and satisfaction with life. The secret | | | | state-- especially for men--in which I spent many |
| to achieving a completely opposite and desirable | | | | years.) 4. An attitude of gratitude. I list all the |
| result is this. Creating a period of morning quiet | | | | things large and small. 5. I play a CD of music |
| time for yourself. And using it in a certain way. | | | | which I love. It really helps to start with a song in |
| Today I'll share my techniques. The result on your | | | | your mind and in your heart. 6. I then identify, |
| effectiveness will astonish you. You will be more | | | | review and prioritize the important tasks and |
| creative and less stressed all day. Plus, you will | | | | challenges which are on my mind. These usually |
| become far more productive and successful. Best | | | | include: -- Marketing strategy for my companies |
| of all, your level of happiness and contentment | | | | or for personal clients -- Copy themes I've been |
| with life will increase. I know you are busy. So are | | | | considering -- Offer ideas I'm thinking about -- |
| most productive people. Undoubtedly there are | | | | Business meetings and desired results -- |
| constant demands on your time from your | | | | Important telephone calls -- Important employee |
| business, clients, employees, suppliers, as well as | | | | meeting or communication -- Supplier contact -- |
| from loved ones, including children. But a quiet | | | | Client communication Tip: Don't put any more than |
| time period of 30 minutes to an hour in the | | | | 7 items on your "to do" list. It's unrealistic to list |
| morning is so important it will change your life. It | | | | more as you won't complete them anyway. Tip: |
| may seem at first as though quiet time is wasted | | | | Make the toughest task on your list your number |
| time. But I promise you that your productivity will | | | | one priority. And do it first. This is crucial for you. |
| vastly increase. To free up the quiet time, you will | | | | Most people do the toughest thing last. This |
| have to make some adjustments. You may need | | | | wastes energy and time. I find from experience |
| to go to sleep one-half hour to an hour earlier or | | | | that during the quiet time the best ideas, |
| watch an hour less T.V. Many people, including | | | | answers, and solutions to challenges arise from |
| friends and clients, are amazed at my productivity | | | | my subconscious as if by magic. Of course, your |
| level. They express astonishment that I can get | | | | list of tasks may be similar to mine or completely |
| so much done and still seem calm and relaxed. For | | | | different. But I assure you, the quiet time result in |
| example, every single day I write several | | | | your life will dramatically boost your success. I'd |
| thousand words of copy. I also answer numerous | | | | be pleased to learn of your experience with quiet |
| e-mails, consult with clients, prepare seminar | | | | time and what it has done for you. Your |
| material, interact with numerous partners, look | | | | correspondent, Ted Nicholas |
| after a large investment portfolio. And I still find | | | | Lisa Nirell is the founder of EnergizeGrowth in |
| time to play tennis and exercise. (Frankly, I'm not | | | | Bend, Oregon. For 24 years, she has helped |
| particularly impressed with my own daily | | | | services firms who struggle to attract the market |
| accomplishments. I think everyone, including | | | | growth and clients they really want. Visit and |
| myself, can be more productive by a factor of at | | | | register for EnergizeNews. You will receive a free |
| least 10. But by comparison with other successful | | | | 24 page Marketing StartUp Kit. |
| people, there is a huge difference between us. I | | | | |