Duncan Nugget #222: New Opportunities. Old Wounds.

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New opportunities heal old wounds.

Has anyone you ever known been in a relationship that ended on a sour note?

Perhaps the person was a little depressed; not really doing anything, just sitting around eating, watching TV, or listening to sad love songs and nursing his or her wounds. Finally, someone tells that person that he or she needs to get out of the house and go meet somebody new.

And just like that, life starts to become fun again.

It works the same way with temporary setbacks. So, when you experience a letdown, find a new opportunity (or an old one that you've been blowing off)  to pursue as soon as possible.

Million-Dollar Question: 

What new opportunity can you begin to pursue...NOW?

Duncan Nugget #68: Minor Situations. Major Catastrophes.

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Continuously making bad choices in minor situations can lead to major catastrophes.

In situations that "aren't a big deal" people tend to make quick decisions that they regret later. We've all done it. We've all felt like idiots.

Here's a super-simple way to help you decide whether or not to take a particular course of action.

Before you make a choice or take any action...PAUSE. THINK. And ASK yourself:

How could this help me?
How could this hurt me?
How could this help somebody else?
How could this hurt somebody else?

Million-Dollar Question:

Are your answers acceptable or unacceptable?

Obviously, buying a house, choosing a college, or any other major decision would require you to consider many other factors. You may be surprised, however, with how much this little process will help you make better choices in minor situations.

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Personal Branding: Tell Your Story

Over the last ten years or so, personal branding has become one of the "new", hot and sexy topics in the world of personal development. (It's one of my most requested topics.)

As people scurry all over the place looking for a competitive advantage in a crowded, competitive market place, personal branding experts and advice have been popping up everywhere.

Deliver value. Promote your uniqueness. Be consistent and authentic. Get yourname.com. Get a blog or fan page . Develop an online presence and please don't post anything stupid online. Do those things and you'll be able to develop a strong personal brand.

Is that really all there is to it? Eh..not quite. There's something missing.

No matter how great your resume or online presence is, sooner or later it's going to be storytime. It could be over the phone or face to face, but eventually you will have to actually tell somebody your story.

Duncan Nugget #210

When told masterfully,

your story brings your brand to life.

It can even help you beat out a brand

that's stronger than yours.

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