The Blasted Crossing

Alright, I’ve finally decided on the posting frequency for the site. The ways it’s going to work from now on is there will be 3 articles per week, on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday. Then on Friday there will be a wind down post for you to wind down your week with. This will include things like Motivational video’s, Funny video’s, stories, pictures…etc. This should get you ready for the weekend!

I’ll also try to get a quote of the day up sometime soon!

So today’s post will be posted later on in the day (assuming I don’t slack off!), and then on Friday I’ll start with the Friday posts.

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For today’s article , I’m going to give you a list of things for you to start working.

This is personal development, self-improvement, or self help, whatever you want to call it. It means you helping yourself, and these items will allow you to become better acquainted with who you are.

Just remember, to get any sort of usefulness out of self help and self improvement, you have to ‘do’ and not just ‘read’ . got it? ok! Lets go…

1. Take a minute to sit back and relax.
2. Think long and hard about where you are right now in your life
3. Is this the life you wanted to be living? Is this what you dreamed about when you were a kid?
4. If no to the above questions, then find out what went wrong and where.
5. Take the time to analyze what you just discovered.
6. Write down 1 long term goal and 1 short term objective. The short term objective should be something that will help you reach your goal.
7. Work out how you can accomplish the objective.
8. Start working on the objective!

That’s all for now. Get moving!

I don’t know about you, but if there is a chance to make more money than I am making right now, then I’ll take the opportunity and try to exploit it. That is the way of capitalism, right?

Making money is one of the things that we seem to be so very interested in, going above and beyond the supposed limitations of our bodies and minds to try to make an extra buck. I detest any situation where a person gives up part of their health to try and make a little more money, so I thought I’d offer these 4 short tips to try and save you some of your health(those of you that are sacrificing your health) and earn you a little more cash(for everybody!).

Before you start reading these tips, keep in mind that theory without practice is worthless. If you think you can make money just by reading how then please by all means share that secret with me!

So here we go:

1. Give to receive. Making money is about providing people with something, a product or service that would justify in their minds the action of giving you their hard earned cash. This may seem blindingly obvious, but so many people forget that when offering a product or service, they need to offer something the consumer actually WANTS.

   A book about getting your cat to stick to the ceiling? If somebody wants it, and you provide enough incentive for them to have it, then they will buy it. It doesn’t matter how mundane, outrageous, ridiculous, or genius it is. Keep that in mind!

2. Help somebody. “Pfft!” you say! “How can I gain money by helping someone?” you ask. Simple really. This follows on from the previous tip, referring specifically to offering a service. You will always find somebody needing help in their work or business. What they need and what you can offer depends on your skill set. For example, if you are a computer specialist, you could help them out by offering to manage their computers.

   Now obviously, depending on their size/budget, they may not be able to pay you. This does NOT mean you shouldn’t help them. If they can’t pay, and you still offer to help them, then congratulations, you just put yourself way above the rest of the fold that would only consider working for a green piece of paper. This person or company will be more willing to refer their friends and associates to you in the future since they have at least 1 positive association with you without having had to pay you anything.I know that you have to eat and pay rent, but consider this tip as part of your marketing repertoire. Increasing exposure, good will, and word of mouth referrals is a cornerstone of doing good business.

3. Find a way to make $1, I don’t care how as long as it’s conscionable and not immoral/unethical. After you make $1, all you have to do is increase your sales to your desired level. This isn’t easy, but $1 is the first step, which effectively unlocks the door for you.
4. Join a referral program. There are many many many referral programs available no matter where you look. These programs normally pay you a commission for what you sell, so the more you sell, the more you earn. This allows you to leverage your contacts (friends, family, colleagues…etc) to help get you started.

Money making tips, indeed. You have to start some place, and I hope this gives you the small push you need to get started on your path to financial independence.

Drop me a line and tell me what you think. Over and out.