Does your target market want change?

(Note: This was written last week in the midst of the Inauguration hoopla. There is no political message here….read this for what I hope is the message behind it.)

As I write this week’s letter, most of us in the U.S. are focused on the Inauguration of a new President.

 

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Blog Tag: 10 Honest Traits About Me…

Ok, Ms. Wendy Y. Bailey! I’m not usually a good tag-ee, but I promised myself I’d be more open and receptive to these and more revealing about my personal side – and yours was the next that came along. So, you have tagged me and I accept!

So without further ado, here are 10 honest traits about me…

 

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Some change will do you (yes, YOU!) good

Very good and timely piece in Psychology Today about how change is (or should be) part of a smart, ongoing strategy for all of us.

January is traditionally a time of change (or the desire for change) for many people. We make resolutions, we use the words “always” or “never” and ”I will” or “I won’t” a lot. A whole lot!

 

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But…but…but

As a copywriter, I pay special attention to words, word combinations, meanings and hidden meanings. That’s what I do. Sometimes, I wish I could turn it off, but I actually can’t.

A couple years ago, I met a great woman by the name of Amonda Rose Igoe. She is an amazing trainer/coach for people who want to be better, more confident public speakers. One of the things Amonda Rose taught me, and something I will never forget, is the curse of the word “BUT.”

 

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