Category Archives: Motivation & Success

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Don’t Be Creepy

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Avish

I realize that a lot of what I talk about may not be rocket science. It’s pretty fundamental stuff that a lot of people just happen to not do, and I present it in a way that’s unique, memorable, and … Continue reading →

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Voices Inside My Head (and Yours Too!)

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Avish

(This is from my Improvised Musings E-Zine. Sign up for it now and get the MP3: “How to Think Quick” Free!!) I have a confession: I hear voices. Here’s a secret: you do to. We all have “little voices in … Continue reading →

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“Call me back,” Click. – Aaaargh!!

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Avish

You know what I hate? Receiving voicemails that simply say, “Hi, this is so and so, call me back.” Click. What’s up with that?!?! I hate it!! Ding! Give me some info! Why are you calling? What do you want … Continue reading →

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Shangrila May Be Closer than You Think!

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Avish

Have you ever been so focused on something that you missed the obvious? I did recently, but fortunately I learned a lesson from it… Last Friday night I was going out to meet some people for dinner at a restaurant … Continue reading →

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The $1,000,000 Kick to the Crotch

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Avish

Would you let me kick you in the crotch as I hard as I could for $100? Before you answer, keep in mind that I have trained in the martial arts for over 20 years, and have a pretty strong … Continue reading →

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5 Examples of Why Building a Fan Base is Important

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Avish

I have recently come across the concept of “1,000 True Fans.” I read about it in Seth Godin’s book, Tribes, and his website (where he actually references this online article.To paraphrase, the concept is that once an artist (or small … Continue reading →

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The Sphere of Stupidity – What’s Your Sphere?

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Avish

I have what you might call a “Sphere of Stupidity.” When I get together with some of my friends, we just get stupid. What’s interesting is that we suck the people around us into getting just as stupid. it’s like … Continue reading →

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What My Sideburns Have to Do With Your Success – Ding!

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Avish

I need a haircut. I know, this is not a major life crisis. But it did get me thinking about success and the obstacles we let get in our way. I’ll admit it, I don’t get my hair cut nearly … Continue reading →

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Quick Tip on Improvising With Life’s Dings: Keep Your Whining to Yourself!

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Avish

You know what’s annoying? When Ding Happens to someone you don’t know but happens to be near you, and they feel compelled to complain to you about it. What’s up with that?! Maybe you’re standing next to them in line, … Continue reading →

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The Day the Muppets Failed to Deliver on the “Brand Promise”…

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Avish

(Note: I started writing this article in December, then got distracted, then forgot about it. Which is why I am posting a “Christmas” article in March) A Christmas tradition of mine is to sit down and watch “A Muppet Christmas … Continue reading →

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