Comments on: If you hate talking about yourself, you’re screwed. Here’s why:

By: Janis Kopriva

Janis Kopriva — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:43:40 +0000

Early in my job one of my mentors stated “Words symbolize thought”. What I view here is material that I concur with as it is properly structured and most definately properly studied. So complements on a properly researched record that has contributed to my understanding. I will return in future to read the articles as I am sure to again discover something contemporary.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:51:43 +0000

It’s not just
Give. Give. Give. Ask
It’s also…
Give. Give. Give. And they will give back.
(that’s the optimist in me!)

By: Gail

Gail — Thu, 29 May 2014 23:14:39 +0000

Derek, I’m new to your videos. This was engaging from the start. Seems to me there’s something about the fear of “giving away the shop” and stories about worth and value that keep us from giving, giving, giving, [ask]. A relevant and timely reminder that reaching out and helping strategically is a very palatable approach to self promotion.

By: Naomi Catalina

Naomi Catalina — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:34:15 +0000

Thanks for the video Derek. I’ve hated self promo when trying to sell something I wasn’t passionate about, earlier in life. It’s easy (easier) now that I have something to share that I live, breathe and love to my core.

By: lillyink

lillyink — Thu, 15 May 2014 22:03:26 +0000

always inspiring!!!! What do you do if you offer your expert skill and it isn’t accepted? I did that with a CEO that I know that runs several businesses- I offered to review some of their projects and even re-work part on one for no fee – to show him how to make it harder working and more profitable….nothing…..do I re-offer?

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:32:16 +0000

That’s a really good observation Kelley.

By: Randy Stuppard

Randy Stuppard — Wed, 14 May 2014 17:19:52 +0000

Now I’m the third person who has asked about that horrible payment plan. Come on, give it. 🙂

Love the idea about being relevant. I’ve had people offer me their free stuff – which has nothing to do with what I do or my clients. Something to keep in mind when I reach out.

By: Kelley

Kelley — Wed, 14 May 2014 12:13:00 +0000

One thing I couldn’t help but notice is that when Derek mentions the payment plan email he writes to the site owner “This plan is horrible. HERE’S THE DATA” (backs up why it’s horrible) and then advises the reader to “KEEP AN EYE OUT”. That is crucial as it comes off as more “here’s what the data shows so just watch out for it” and less “you’re an idiot and I know so much more than you!” Even when someone is going to make a mistake in their business no body like to be called stupid especially by someone they don’t know. Derek never says “don’t do this.” He simply offers data and a warning that this person might not get optimal results.
That was my analysis at least.

By: Jamie Goddard

Jamie Goddard — Tue, 13 May 2014 12:09:34 +0000

Hi Derek,

Great advice. I have done this at more corporate job for years and it drove me to create LifeLeash. One of my favorite quotes from Albert Einstein sums this up nicely.
“Try not to be a man of success but rather try to
be a man of value” – Albert Einstein

By: Daxtin

Daxtin — Tue, 13 May 2014 03:43:50 +0000

Great video Derek!
Wish I would have waited to blast emails for my launch affiliates… Now I know better.
Any advice on sending an email similar after being a douchebag?