“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."

“As Seth Godin says, “Anxiety is nothing but repeatedly re-experiencing failure in advance.” 

“In other words, a sure-fire way to predict the future is to take no action at all. When you do nothing, you get nothing.” 

“Man can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.”

“The world needs you. It needs your energy and what you have to offer, so let’s work together to make sure you dedicate that time and energy to something that matters—both to the world, and to you.” 

“I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through—then follow through.”  

“John F. Kennedy once said, “There are risks and costs to action.” 

“As Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art describes: “Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember our rule of thumb: The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.” 

“Create mode is when you’re imaginative, creative, and open to new ideas. Edit mode is when you are logical, regulated, and analytical. Most of us constantly switch back and forth between the two within a given piece of work, like when we write an email. You write a small part, read it, make edits, and then write some more. The major issue is that your editor brain gets in the way of your creator brain. It stops the flow, which can remove the potential of amazing thoughts that you didn’t even know exist in your head from ever coming out. You need these thoughts to surface during this experiment, but your editor brain can get in the way because it’s too focused on making everything right or perfect. Thinking puts your editor brain into the driver’s seat.” 

“The Riches are in the Niches” 

“I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” 

“a sure-fire way to predict the future is to take no action at all. When you do nothing, you get nothing.” 

“NASA has never launched a mission just because it “sounded like a good idea,” and neither should you.” 

“Good ideas are common, but those who are willing to take action and execute those ideas are far more rare.” 

“Failing means we missed the mark, but it doesn’t ever mean we’re done.” 

“There are a ton of ups and downs, and many times our highest points come immediately after our lowest.” 

“From left to right, you recognize Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, and Robert Herjavec. You are on the hit TV show Shark Tank.” 

“Entrepreneurs are notorious for “idea churn”—starting something new, only to abandon it for another idea. Sometimes” 

“Every second you waste thinking about a hater or troll is a second you’re taking away from those who matter and can benefit from what you have to offer.” 

“products and services we create as entrepreneurs are like elixirs—remedies or cures for certain “diseases” that are plaguing our target market. That analogy has stuck with me ever since.” 

“Once you’ve found the people in your target audience and begun learning about their problems—and most importantly, how they talk about those problems—you’ll be setting yourself up to connect with that audience authentically and effectively for as long as you’re in business.” 

“We don’t make commercials. We don’t sell your product. We tell stories that make the right audience fall in love with you.” 

“You may have to be a little creative in the keywords you use. Also, think outside your niche. For example, one level beyond “homeschooling” might be something like “education” or “parenting.” 

“I can imagine some interesting discussions related to the pros and cons of homeschooling in groups related to either of those categories, too.” 

“Instead of spending money on ads, spend more time on people. Instead of worrying about the latest growth hacks and strategies, worry about identifying and addressing the biggest pains and problems in your target audience. Instead of figuring out how to optimize your conversion rates, figure out the rate at which you’re able to connect authentically with your audience and make them feel special.” 

“Your role, instead, is to find out what people are talking about, and more importantly, how they’re talking about it.” 

“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.” 

“If there is no respect found in someone’s comment or response, then there is no need to pay them any attention.” 

“Learn the language your audience uses—especially how they describe their pains, problems, and needs—and put it into action.” 

“Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do.” 

“What do you need to bring to the lot in order to give oxygen and life back to your audience, which may be tired of the same old stuff or looking for that missing puzzle piece?” 

“the more you practice accepting feedback, both positive and negative, the better an entrepreneur you will become.” 

“In the search bar within the group, usually located in the sidebar, type in the following phrases to help you find the goods. Make sure to include quotation marks to get exact matches:” 

“why is it” “when can I” “what are the” “what is the” “how come I” “need help” “please help” “I need” “help with” What’s great is that this method can also be used in forums, blogs and even on Google!” 

“Method 2: Describe your biggest challenge related to _______________.” 

“The true measure of your worth includes all the benefits others have gained from your success." – Cullen Hightower” 

“The riches are in the niches, but the fortune is in the follow-up.” 

“To really know if this is going to work, you need more than just interest, you need a transaction, and” 

“A successful entrepreneur is one who is both successful in business and in life. Too often, I come across successful business owners who are still unhappy because their business decisions have not supported the life they want.” 

“Where in that journey did someone need a hero who wasn’t there for him or her? What made them keep going, and how can I help others keep going, too?” 

“If you can define the problem better than your target customer, they will automatically assume you have the solution.” —Jay Abraham” 

“If your business involves helping people succeed with their podcasts, maybe it’s asking about the biggest challenges they encounter when finding interview guests for their show.” 

“Then, reach out via email or direct message to the people who respond to ask follow-up questions. I think you’ll find people are more than happy to share a lot of valuable details that will help you create and refine products and services to address their pain points.” 

“When you can learn the language of your audience, you can more easily make a connection with them, and ultimately they begin to trust you more.” 

“You just don’t make money if you don’t care about people first.” 

“You just don’t make money if you don’t care about people first. Putting cash over caring has never rewarded me, and I’ve since learned that your earnings become a byproduct of how well you serve your audience.” 

“Post your question on social media where even a casual visitor will see it and have a chance to respond.” 

“sent an email out that included an open-ended survey question:” 

“Be open to and welcoming of unforeseen events because those unplanned moments are often the seeds of spectacular opportunities in your life.” 

“All of this is vital to define now before you proceed, because what you learn about yourself is going to guide all of your future decisions.”