Comments on: How To Create and Complete By Using Strategies

By: Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:16:31 +0000

Laurie – You are a quick study and a joy to coach. You’ve mentioned the Believe/Know Distinction strategy which I’ll cover here in an upcoming Thursday lesson.

Stacey – Bravo! You are living testimony to the power of moving through ones fears.

Ribbon – Thanks for the visit, pop in anytime.

By: Ribbon

Ribbon — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:45:39 +0000

Hi I just called in to see what you are up to.
I like what you offer people and the way you go about it.

Best wishes Ribbon

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By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:12:42 +0000

I agree with Stacey – it’s all about the action, no matter how big or small. That said, this is my last blog distraction for the morning and now off to complete something!

Fear nearly killed my business until I learned to understand it’s purpose and it’s roots. I totally get that short paragraph you wrote about fear. That was my life during the first year of starting my business.

Stacey Shipmans last blog post..The Importance of Practice

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:00:14 +0000

Wow Tom, this reminds me of your last group coaching call.

During the call when you gave each of us time for some intense strategic coaching, you really helped me figure out what my fears are with my next project and how to over come them. I realized that a lot of my fears were some baggage from my last job having meaning to me that it shouldn’t have. Thanks for showing me how compare what I “believe” with what I know”. This helped me to trash the lies I was believing because what I know is where the truth lies. Now I know I can pull off this project and have been working on it this morning with enthusiasm instead of doubt.

People, if you haven’t gotten in on one of Tom’s group calls, they really rock!

By: Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:55:33 +0000

Sara – Yes it has universal application. We’d all have a lot less clutter if we used GO DIRECT more often.

Matt – I’ll agree with the value of milestones but I say to hell with contingencies. I’d rather wing it and adapt of the fly. One closed door is just an indication that another is open.

Chrystal K. – Thanks for stopping by.

Daphne – Your lotto example is beautiful. We need more folks guiding deep exploration. Well done.

Karl – Believe it or not I’ve discovered even more direct ways of getting clients than cold calling. Much more effective as well.

Robin – Glad it hit the bulls eye for you!

Barbara – Darn right they do. Cut through it and deliver. It leaves more time for fun.

Kathy – My wife at the time, bought me that device. It had imaginary whistles and torpedoes and all kinds of fantasy explosions. It was perfect for the type-A wacko I used to be.
Toys may not be your passion, but the creativity and desire that lead to that idea is connected to your passion in someway.

Stacey – Action is so sweet. Without it there is nothing but so many just remain frozen in fear.

J.D. – Your Dad was very wise to recognize you for the completion. I agree finishing is way more than half the battle.

BlogInsane – next give me a little insanity in your comment.

Grog – At least you’re still at it. Nothing wrong with makeing adaptations.

By: Grog

Grog — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:57:54 +0000

Great post! My business strategy has fallen apart, come back together, and been revised so many times in the past 3 years.

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By: bloginsane

bloginsane — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:36:14 +0000

That requires a lot of concentration and goal visualisation

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:44:18 +0000

Hi Tom. It's been too long since I've commented on your blog. Action, Action, Action! It is all about taking action. Baby steps or large steps - I don't think it really matters - as long as you are moving closer to your goals and dreams. Stacey / Create a Balances last blog post..Authentic Happiness Series - Part One

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:44:40 +0000

Very well put. I agree - the marketplace does reward completions. There's a lot to be said for completing. I remember when I showed my Dad one of my books and he said, good job, you finished. He added, a lot of people never finish what they start. Finishing is often more than half the battle. J.D. Meiers last blog post..Win the Heart the Mind Follows

By: Kathy | Virtual Impax

Kathy | Virtual Impax — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:28:01 +0000

Tom –

Great post. I especially ADORE the phrase :

The marketplace rewards completion!

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!!!

Long ago, I fantasized about a device that would incinerate the vehicles of drivers who annoyed me on the road. (Through years of therapy, I resolved those anger issues and then in a positively karmic twist – I moved to Florida – a state renown for bad drivers!)

Imagine my ANGUISH when I saw a device advertised in a catalog that simulated my fantasy device. No, it wouldn’t ACTUALLY incinerate the other car – but it provided a stimulating array of lights and sounds when you pushed the button inside your car.

I thought about it – someone else DID it. Because they DID it – they get the economic and emotional rewards.

I guess that’s why your phrase “The Marketplace Rewards Completion” resonates with me so completely. I’ve had tons of “great” ideas – ideas that others have taken and completed and found success – because they COMPLETED the idea with action.

Ah – but was creating a toy for drivers my PASSION? That is the question. Is that what I wanted to be known for throughout the land? No – and that’s why I didn’t complete it. Because building toys and novelties wasn’t my passion.

Once again – another masterpiece post Tom!

Kathy | Virtual Impaxs last blog post..An Open Letter to a Desperate Business : You’ve officially lost my trust and therefore my business!