Election Outcome

I’m surprised at how rapidly the Democrats have turned on each other assigning blame for the surprise and size of their election defeat, losing the presidency and both Houses of Congress. They’ve held power for 20 of the past 24 years. Yet they are now in debt to the tune of hundreds of millions, having spent $1.5 billion on a staggering defeat.

It’s wise to find the causes of defeats, whether in politics, athletics, or business. But it’s not wise to focus on blame. At one point Joe Biden was the savior, and Kamala Harris was a bright, energetic hope, and Barack Obama was a master strategist. They may not by any more, but it’s not because they changed. It’s because the party misread the American Public (e.g., relying on celebrity endorsements and actually insulting swing voters). The same for all of us. Admit the mistake and don’t make it again. The Democrats have to wait four years, but we can do that the next day in other endeavors.

Officiating

There have always been a lot of complaints about officiating in sports, especially in judgment calls. I recall watching my daughter’s field hockey games where whistles seemed to blow every 30 seconds. My dog would fall asleep on the sidelines.

But this is part of sports. You have to prepare for it psychologically and emotionally. It’s virtually never that the bad call decides the game, because there were plenty of opportunities at other times to win the game which weren’t capitalized on. Blaming the officials is “comfortable,” because you remove blame from yourself with that strikeout or dropped pass.

Stop blaming others for “ghosting you.” You simply didn’t offer enough value and excitement to prompt them to get back to you. No one else to blame.

Christmas

Maria and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you celebrate a different holiday or don’t acknowledge one at all, the Season’s Best from both of us. Families getting together, sharing meals, exchanging gifts, even getting a bit hammered and telling the old stories still one more time, are rich and meaningful endeavors.

I don’t think you have to be religious or to be offended by religion to feel that family, love, tolerance, and forgiveness are vital global, human traits.

Enjoy yourself, make a donation to those less fortunate, and be appreciative for what you have. The best gift you can give yourself is insight.

Zoom Workshops 2025:

January 7: High potential marketing for 2025
February 4: Fearlessness
March 4: Conversation with a star
April 8: Creating unsolicited referrals
May 6: Gaining financial security
June 3: Conversation with a star
July 8: Dramatic conversational pivot points
August 12: Improving and sustaining an abundance mentality
September 9: Conversation with a star
October 7: Self-awareness and self-honesty
November 4: Questions you always wanted to ask
December 9: High potential marketing for 2026

Each session is $450 or $5,000 for the year. Recordings are included within 24 hours. Add $2,500 for five, 30-minute coaching sessions one-on-one.
Time: 10:30-12:00 US Eastern Time.

Thought Leadership Quarterly

This is a Zoom series based on my popular Thought Leadership Workshops. I’ll be presenting ideas, based on current events and predictions, that will propel you to the forefront of recognition in your “public square.” This will be highly interactive and questions are welcome in advance. This will be 90 minutes and repeated twice to accommodate various time zones, once at 8 US Eastern Time and once at 5 US Eastern Time the same day.

March 18 June 17 September 23 December 18 $2,000 for the series. Note that participants from the Delray FL Thought Leadership Conference can attend for free!!

Thursday Thoughts

Thirty minutes to provoke you every week via Zoom. Recorded and distributed. Ideal for all of us ”lone wolves.“ 4PM Eastern, trying to reach from Australia to Poland. The 50 sessions begin January 9 (US Thanksgiving and Christmas are excluded). $2,500.

Monthly Meet

The group meets once a month via Zoom for an hour. I provide my current observations and analysis, entertain questions, and provide coaching as needed. Minimum size five, maximum size 12. Dates are set according to group convenience. First meeting early January, total of 12 sessions during the year. $5,000.

For focused, disciplined people seeking significant growth in profits and in discretionary time. We meet privately, once a month via Zoom. Agenda is tailored to the individual’s needs. First meeting as jointly agreed, total of 12 sessions during the year. $8,500.

An Alan Live Experience: Beyond Success

What happens when you’re meeting your aspirations, when your lifestyle is fabulous, and your prospects are excellent? How much is “enough”? Is there a “retirement”? How do you change (or sell) your business and IP? Are philanthropy, volunteering, and service right for you? Are you able to care for family and important others? What will keep you excited and positive—and “youthful”?

We’ll explore this and more over two days of intense discussion and exercises in a small group. We’ll get together in Los Angeles for two 9-to-4 days, June 11 and 12, including a reception. As you know, you’ll learn a lot from your colleagues and peers in that room. $7,500.

New Newsletter:

Not Without Honor…

“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.”
—The Gospel of Mark, 6:4

Join me for a monthly newsletter that will explore, analyze and predict ramifications of issues and events in global societies. Each issue will focus on topics that will include politics, social mores, the arts, sports, technology, financial affairs, and other contemporary issues.

Develop the ability to discuss current issues with dexterity and insight and become an object of interest to others, whether clients, colleagues, or friends. The discussions will be brief and focus on three-to-five issues per edition. Letters and commentary from readers will be welcome.

For example, as we are undergoing the dynamics of morbidity outpacing fertility in most developed countries, there will be a profound labor shortage if actions are not taken rapidly. This includes such diverse political systems as China and the US. There are three key areas, that must be utilized to accommodate what is apparently a multi-generational problem. We’ll discuss what they are and analyze what must be done to successfully resolve the dilemma.

You get the idea. The first issue launched on October 15. The fee is $500 for the year of newsletters, including all back issues if you join during the year.

Million Dollar Consulting^® for the World

I’ve provided 14 modules with videos from me, from your colleagues globally, slides, and text. They include everything from launch to self-esteem, proposals to fees, closing business to creating a brand. No upsells! It’s only $115. What do you think about a 10,000:1 ROI? We have over 500 people from 47 countries.

Million Dollar Consulting^® for the World ADVANCED

The new program contains over 60 videos and has 15 modules focusing on what to do in the buyer’s office, overcoming crises, financial planning, and much, much more.

New: Million Dollar Consulting^® for the World Graduate

Another 12 modules with videos by me and your peers on contemporary issues such as Raising Fees Aggressively, How to Be Consistently Interviewed, Maximizing Happiness, and Managing Multiple Projects. Join the people from 57 countries who are availing themselves of this inexpensive way to dramatically grow their businesses in any economic times. How does 100:1 ROI sound?

and, finally, this special offering:

Master Master Class 2025

I’m happy to once again offer the unique Master Master Class in 2025. It will be in the exquisite Newport area on March 12-13, two full days of learning, experimenting, and building new collegial relationships.

We will achieve:

• New offerings and IP for a volatile, No Normal® world
• A consistent “voice” of expertise in your market—a “go to” magnetism and attraction.
• The identification and evaluation of your existing “body of work” to be repurposed and exploited for passive income.
• A book idea—commercially published or self-published, hard copy or electronic, written by you or “ghosted”—that will establish and perpetuate your stature.
• The HOV lane for advisory work with high fees and low labor.
• The confidence and presence to deal successfully with anyone at any time in any environment. (Very special role plays.)

This will be all new material from prior Master Classes. The fee will be $15,000 which includes lodging and most meals and a reception. (This will probably be the last Master Class I conduct in person, on site. No, I’m not kidding.)

I have three people already attending simply by hearing me discuss this informally. My limit is a dozen people. It will not be recorded, but you may attend by Zoom, although I caution you on the intrinsic disadvantages of so doing. Attendees may record the session on their own.