There’s Pressure and There’s Pressure
True champions and stars are those who perform best when the pressure is at its greatest. HOWEVER, don't create "false pressure" for yourself. Stop worrying about your ego being bruised or someone not liking your and somebody upset with your
A Minute With Alan™ — I’m Okay, Are You?
May 16th, 2022 I'm okay, are you? https://youtu.be/oWqFoyGP9-A
Alan Weiss’s Monday Morning Memo® – 05/16/2022
When you’re 80% ready, move. I’ve found that the final 20% of effort you put into a book isn’t appreciated by the reader; the final 20% invested in a speech isn’t comprehended by the audience; the final 20% sweated in preparation
We Don’t Need Stars Here, Just Members
I've appeared at many chapters of professional organizations of which I am a national or international member, for free. I usually don't even charge travel expenses. I've helped them raise tremendous amounts of money through my appearances and offering seats
The Bandwagon Myth
The concept of "jumping on the bandwagon" originated when the circus used to come to town and the wagons with musicians would be pulled through the streets by horse to advertise the arrival. Local politicians (of course) would "jump on
The Price Is Not Right
Yesterday, I purchased two, 40-pound buckets of chlorine to help open our pool. The chemical is in short supply because a major plant burned down a year ago and no one, apparently, has figured out a way to replace the
A Minute With Alan™ — Condescension
May 13th, 2022 Thanks for being here. My options have changed. https://youtu.be/H4iS8IEjFnE
You Don’t Need A Third Party to Prove You’re An Expert
Have you ever been asked for help by someone and you possessed sufficient experience and familiarity to help them? Were they helped and improved as you provided feedback and encouragement? If the answers to both of these questions is "yes," congratulations, you're
A Minute With Alan™ — Exceptions
May 12th, 2022 Abraham Lincoln rarely won an election until he was elected president. https://youtu.be/BEGbn9H95dE