Find Something To Learn

I was going to begin this post with a question, which was going to be: Would you like to be considered an expert in your field? Then I changed my mind. Instead, I’m going to ask you this: Do you even HAVE a “field” in which you might like to be considered an expert? Before you can be an expert at something, you need to know what that something is. So the first step is to determine what... read more

Establishing Credibility As An Expert

I recently ran a series of posts in which we established that you are an authority (or expert) in something, and that you can share your expert knowledge with others. We then discussed ways in which you could be recognized as an authority by others, including Influencers. One point we didn’t discuss in detail was the aspect of establishing credibility as an expert, so let’s delve into that a... read more

How To Nudge Influencers To Recognize Your Expertise

You know by now that you are an authority and you know that you need others to recognize your authority. Now we need to give just a little nudge to the influencers (those people who hold a lot of influence over the masses in your field), so that they will not only recognize your expertise, but begin to associate your field with your name. Let’s say you are an expert in mountain biking. No, you... read more

Juggling Too Many Tasks Results In Nothing Working

I’ve always prided myself on my ability to deftly multi-task, without much need for scheduling. What I didn’t realize was that there would eventually come a day when juggling too many tasks would cause the whole thing to come crashing down on me, with the end result of getting absolutely NOTHING done. Warning. Don’t let this happen to you. My days and nights have become one long... read more

Friendship Pockets Form Via Social Networks

Facebook, StumbleUpon, Twitter, Digg, Delicious, Mixx…need I go on? There are too many social networks to even begin to list them all these days, and keeping up with them can be a chore. But the advantages of networking and connecting with others via these sites far outweighs the hassles. You just have to find the few that you like best and concentrate on spending time there, rather than dividing... read more