While writing an article, report or book, you're more than likely to need a metaphor. In fact, you may need at least a dozen. The problem with metaphors is that they're usually very predictable. How do you take a "boring method" and make a metaphor quite exciting? Let's find out.

Three "Slightly Boring" Ways To Create Metaphors For Your Articles

The quickest way to get out of a rut is to have a deadline. The moment you don't have a deadline, you're in trouble. Soon, that blip becomes a blurb, which becomes a balabooza that you can't control. How do you get out of a rut quickly—really quickly? Let's find out in this episode.   Next Step: Listen to—How To Get Unstuck Bit By Bit (And Why Speeding It Up Doesn’t Usually Work)    

The second best way to get out of a rut

We all want to praise others, but sometimes, it seems extremely difficult to do so.  This is why we often resort to something like "great job" or "that's cool. And Facebook has trained us to just "like" everything. This means that the person you're praising rarely feels the impact of that praise.  In this episode we'll look at how to go about praising someone, and especially how to give praise when you don't have much to say.   Next: Let's look at How To Introduce Yourself At An Event (Without Describing Your Achievements)     

How to give praise (even when it's hard to do so)

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Rerun 05 How To Avoid High Conflict – Even When You Don't Agree With The Idea

The Eternal Sales Page Dilemma – How To Choose The Precise Headline To Get Clients Interested On Your Sales Page

Rerun 03 Effective Sales Tactics: How To Create Bonuses For Your Products Or Services

Rerun-002 How To Get Unstuck Bit By Bit (And Why Speeding It Up Doesn't Usually Work)

Rerun 01 Why “A Walk In The Forest” Reinvigorates Our Busy, Stressful Lives

Usually a "NO" feels like a door slammed in your face. However, in many cases, a "NO" isn't a forever thing. If you look at "NO" differently, there's a good chance you'll get a bucketful of "YESES". Here's my experience of going from "NO to YES".   Next Step: Listen to  Three Ways To Harness The Mastermind Mindset (And Use It Across Your Business)

How to get clients to go from "NO" to "YES" (And why the right mindset is crucial)

You'd think that success parameters are everywhere—and they are. Yet, some of them are so obvious that we completely miss them. In order to turn things around and get people to get your clients—and yourself—to understand success better, you have to know the difference between ego and mastery. In this episode, that's what we explore and why it makes such a vast difference.   Next Step: Find out  How Ego-Killers Can Drive Clients Away

The "Blindingly Obvious Reason" That Drives Success in Almost Any Sphere

Have you heard yourself saying: I'm not good with names! Almost everyone you run into is likely to say something similar. Is it because we're bad with names and have terrible memories?  Or is it a myth that we've been perpetuating? Let's find out in this slightly odd view of memory.   Next Step: Have a listen to Why A “Lack Of Memory” Causes You To Be Less Talented In Life

The Myth of Poor Memory (And How to Overcome It Instantly)

The first line is what pulls us into an article.  Yet we end up writing a really boring first line. What's worse is that you could use the power of story to create an intensely powerful first line in minutes. Don't believe me? Well, do you have 10 minutes? Let's start.   Next Step: Don't miss the series on Writers's BlockWriter’s Block Series: Why Discussion and Feedback Are A Writer’s Secret Weapon (And How Professionals Use it to Their Advantage)

How to create an intensely curious first line for your article

If we went back in time, we'd all feel a little less stressed out. We weren't being pounded with endless information all the time. There weren't a million courses, workshops, training and videos, let alone an endless parade of books. It seems like we'll never keep up. And no, we won't. But there's a way around the problem and it's quite permanent. Let's fix it, shall we? ________________________________________   Here is another podcast on Overwhelm The Overwhelm Virus: How To Get It Out of Your Daily Routine  

Overwhelmed with Too Much to Learn? How To Solve The Problem Once and For All

I was chatting with a client, and he told me how he needs to improve his drawing. "I always draw stick figures", he said to me, "and somehow, I need to improve these drawings." This strategy struck me as odd because I didn't see a problem with his stick figures. The stick figures looked as good as they would always be, with little room for improvement. "You don't have a problem with stick figures," I said. "You have a problem with memory!" My comment confused him because he was talking about drawing and learning to draw, but I was referring to "a lack of memory". What is this "memory" bit all about?  Let's find out.   Once you finish listening, you may like this podcast too:  Rapid Talent (How To Get There and What Holds Us Back)

Why a "Lack of Memory" Causes You to be Less Talented in Life

The biggest underlying success factor of a business is repeat clients. Yet time and time again, we have to keep looking for new clients. This sorry situation is often because we are seduced by information, not results. We know results are important, but we still go in the "opposite" direction. How do we solve this ongoing nightmare? Let's find out.   Next Step: How To Gain Momentum In Business Using The Subsets Technique (And Gain New Clients Too!)

The Results Paradox: Why We Have to Keep Searching for New Clients

Do you remember the story of the Three Kings in the Bible?  You might have heard that they didn't come empty-handed.  That's because they understood one of the core principles of living was "giving". Not all the advice you get is obvious. Today, let's look at some not so obvious ones, shall we?   You can also listen to: Why You Should Pay Attention To Giving (And Why Receiving Is Just As Important)   

The Not So Obvious Angles For Succeeding In Life

We're told we need to practice if we want to get better. However, most of the times when we're practicing, we're quite bored. Instead, "play" is far superior in every way. It's not boring and like that kid next door, we "dribble" all the time. Let's look sideways at dribbling, instead of just practice, practice, practice.   Next Step: Don't miss How To Get Results Like A Pro (Without Endless Practice)

Why "Dribbling" is better than "Practice, Practice, Practice"

Last week we heard about willpower and how ineffective it can be when we most need it.  Today, we have guest—the first ever—Keira Menon. She not only gives you her version of willpower, but also tells you how she went about recording this podcast. This a fun listen so don't miss it. We had so many people write and tell us how much they enjoyed the episode. ___________________ OMG I did, and it made me smile so much. I know you have been involved in your niece's life for some time as Sean has mentioned her often in the past, to hear her sounding so grown up and mature!    My first thought was noooo....surely not!  and it instantly reminded me just how long I had been following your work.   She did a fabulous job. Congratulations, and was an episode I starred becaue the podcast tips as well as brain tips.   And I have quoted the "edamame beans, naan bread, chai tea" evidence used  by Sean Nicky T ___________________

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