@Gordon D Melville is redoing his Linkedin profile and wanted some help, I thought I would point out all the resources here! #Linkedin Cold Outreach #Linkedin Suggestions #You Next Clients on Linkedin #Linkedin Profile Formula ChatGPT Bonus for Linkedin #Linkedin Profile Prompts #Linkedin Content This could be a $5K course on Linkedin and is compiled from years of doing this for myself. Learning from the best and making mistakes, don't feel like you can't be yourself, this is not a perfect system, speak your own language, connect accordingly!

Thank You @Nathan Segal for this incredible addition to our stress reduction!

Good morning everyone! Ever had a deadline looming, knowing you should get started, but instead you find yourself doing anything but that important task? Despite that little voice inside nudging you to begin and the growing anxiety, procrastination often takes over. You're not alone—humans have been wrestling with procrastination for ages. Even Socrates wondered why we act against our better judgment. So, what's really going on here? Procrastination is more about emotions than laziness. It's a tug-of-war between two parts of our brain: the limbic system (our ancient, automatic-response side) and the prefrontal cortex (the newer, planning and decision-making side). That's why simply telling ourselves to "just do it" doesn't always work—we're up against deep-rooted emotional responses. Instead of beating ourselves up, what if we listened to what procrastination is trying to tell us? It's often a sign that something about the task is causing inner friction. Let me introduce you to the DUST model, created by Graham Allcott. It stands for Difficult, Unclear, Scary, and Tedious—the four common reasons we put things off. 1. Difficult: The task feels too hard. Maybe we lack confidence or skills. Solution: Break it down or start earlier in the process. Perhaps take a quick course or ask for help—but be careful not to get stuck in endless preparation. 2. Unclear: We're not sure what needs to be done. Vague tasks lead to procrastination. Solution: Define the task more clearly. Instead of "work on project," try "outline the first three sections of the report by Tuesday." 3. Scary: Fear of failure (or even success) can freeze us. Big goals are exciting but intimidating. Solution: Create accountability. Share your deadline with someone or set up a system where others are expecting your work. 4. Tedious: Let's face it, some tasks are just boring. Solution: Make it more enjoyable. Listen to your favorite music, turn it into a game, or promise yourself a reward when you're done.

1. Honest - They don't deceive or hide information 2. Self-Aware - They are honest with themselves 3. Genuine - What you see is what you get 4. Consistent - They walk their talk and follow through on commitments 5. Purpose Driven - They inspire others with a compelling vision 6. Emotionally Intelligent - They show empathy and genuine care for others 7. Humble - They are confident but not arrogant 8. Ethical - They lead with integrity Thoughts on these being the community values? I woould love your input!

💡 Coffee Chat Recap – Value Bombs from Today’s Call! 💡 Our First Monday morning community coffee chat was packed with insights, collaboration, and practical tips! Here’s a quick recap of the highlights: 🚀 Introductions & Business Updates: - We kicked things off with some networking, where members shared their businesses and ideal referral partners. Great connections were made! - Shoutout to Charlotte, Judy, Lindsay, Jason, Charley, and Nathan for sharing their current focus areas and challenges. 📚 Suzanne's Book Project – "The Charisma Factor": - Suzanne is working on her book, diving deep into organic marketing and personal presence. - There were some brilliant suggestions to refine the title, like using “The Charisma Code” with a subtitle to highlight its positive impact on networking and business growth. - Key takeaway: Charisma is learnable and can transform your business if leveraged the right way! 🤖 AI & Research Tools: - We explored some powerful AI tools, including:Perplexity.io – A fantastic resource for research, providing real-time information and useful insights.Custom AI Tool – Helps generate tons of content ideas for different platforms, making repurposing easy! - Nathan's challenge on using AI for creating line art brought up some awesome discussions on how to utilize AI creatively in our businesses. 💬 Networking & Organic Marketing: - We emphasized the relationship currency concept – rating your connections from 1-5 to understand the mutual value exchange. - A powerful reminder: Organic marketing and building authentic relationships are far more effective than chasing paid strategies. 💪 Your Action Items: - Apply the relationship currency concept to your network and start nurturing those connections! - Experiment with AI tools like Perplexity.io to boost your content and research. - Bring your challenges to our next call so we can brainstorm solutions together.