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Re: Things That Make You Go Hmmm…

Sherman Hu — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:48:04 -0000

Thanks for sharing, Lynn! I'm with you on this point.
A friend of mine was diagnosed with throat cancer and given 6 months to
live. Both his wife and he flew to India to be treated by an Ayurvedic
medicine specialist and was healed. Local doctors were amazed.

I've shared with Sarah in the past to put me on the first flight to India if
I get diagnosed with cancer.

Thanks Lynn. Cheers!

Re: Chief Media Personality Officer - New Role for the Traditional Entrepreneur

Sherman Hu — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:16:58 -0000

Brent, thanks for the shout-out here on your blog. Appreciate you!

Spot on with this piece - entrepreneurs, consultants, organizations and enterprises have a new playing field right in front of them. The conversation platform is here - your customers are taking full advantage of the various media properties to leverage their opinion of you (business) and their buying habits.

You can masterfully influence marketplace vibes and opinions by 'proactively' jumping into the conversation and adding value. Some companies are doing it, very few are doing it well. But more will - and your competitors will. Will you?

A hat tip to all Chief Media Personality Officers & Chief Conversation Officers... rock on!

Re: 12 Lessons in 12 Months – Social Media Lessons

Sherman Hu — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:08:51 -0000

Travis, thanks for sharing your 12 lessons. Not only is it a comprehensive set of lessons that you've invested alot of time and energy in publishing it, but I applaud you for being candid and open to sharing your journey.

Since we're being candid, social media tools (ie Twitter, Facebook) for business is NOT for every business owner. Let me explain...

01. "Something Shiny"
- Business owners who haven't learnt how to focus or single-task on their most important daily tasks, but jump at every email, salesletter or new widget of the day, will find spending time on Twitter or Facebook a very exciting experiment in "something shiny". Hours will pass and they'll still be as unproductive as ever.

02. "No End In Mind"
- Business owners who do NOT have clarity on their business objectives in using Social Media will not attain it. Like the saying, "Plan your work, and work your plan". In addition, some who have clear business objectives do not leverage tactical resources to help them achieve their objectives more effectively. Some will use the wrong tools or use tools inefficiently.

03. "Misunderstanding Social Media"
- In every profession, a pro understands his/her tools. The tools do not make the pro, but it enhances their work. Business owners who do not understand the power or purpose of the 'tool' of social media will use it ineffectively, not get the results, and blame it on the tool.

Travis, thanks for sharing once again. If business owners gain wisdom from your experience of how to be focused, gain clarity on their business objectives and use powerful tools effectively from your lessons, they'll be much better off.

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:44:56 -0000

Good morning, Michele! Thx for your RT (http://twitter.com/michele7... :-)

I *may* have a printout <wink> but...

I would encourage you to create your own. Make it yours. Customize it how you need. A simple spreadsheet will do. The simpler, the better. Something you can have with you at all times, ie iPhone (or BB), laptop, Moleskine (or other planner). From experience, a complicated spreadsheet looks impressive, but overwhelms :-(

ROCK ON!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:46:28 -0000

Good morning, tehjess! Thanks for diggin' it ;-) If you catch my reply to Michelle above, it'll answer your question about the 'digital copy'.

Congrats on ROCKing out on "R" and "O" and observing trends & patterns you'll leverage on for 2010! ROCK ON!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:47:06 -0000

Good morning, Heather! You are welcome! Good on ya for working on your "R" today!

And yes, Sarah Robinson ROCKS!!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:06:22 -0000

Good morning, Lisa! Yay for planning! ;-)

Do you want to know what I use daily / weekly to get a 'move on' from Planning to Productivity?

I discovered about "3 Big Rocks" for the week and "3 MITs" (Most Important Tasks) daily from Leo Babauta (http://twitter.com/zen_habits), in his book - From Zen To Done (http://zenhabits.net/2007/1... . He's also author of http://ZenHabits.net.

Concept?

Work out your '3 Big Rocks' for the week, that you want to chip away at or blow outta the water this week. One of the Big Rocks should align with your goals to move you ahead.

Then on a daily basis, create 3 MITs. These MITs, when checked off, signify you worked on what's most important for the day, to get you closer to chipping away or blowing up those 3 Big Rocks. Make sense?

No need for complicated systems for this. A simple Post-It Note for the day works. Or in my case, I write my 3BR and 3MITs on my week-at-a-glance Moleskine.

Hope this helps! Say No to Procrastination, say Yes to Productivity! ;-)

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:07:28 -0000

Good morning, mckra1g! Good on ya for wanting to be 3-5%! ROCK ON w/ excellence!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:08:19 -0000

Laurie, good morning! Thanks for much for reading and giving your props for this post! Here's to you looking back so you can spring forward in 2010! W00T!!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:10:39 -0000

Good morning, Danielle! Thanks so much for your meaty comments, appreciate ya!

You are right. This ain't no filler, it's very meaty :-)

Evaluating as we go is key, isn't it? Brilliant emphasis on this, and the fact that planning gives us structure for the flux that happens throughout the year.

ROCK ON, Danielle!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:20:35 -0000

Good morning, LaConsuelo! Thanks for reading and offering your feedback!

I have 2 thoughts for you...

(1) Stretching: It's common for peeps to reach for the sky, setting massive goals. The drawback to it for some is the feeling of overwhelm and they may not even give it a good try as it seems like a gigantic 'elephant' to chew on.

The alternative is to observe your history (2009) and pace. Then set 2010 goals you believe you WILL accomplish, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Only you will know how to set S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely) goals for yourself in 2010. And when you reach them, you'll feel fantastic! It's like exercising a muscle after not hitting the gym or circuit for a long period of time. Pace yourself, take it one step at a time, and hit your milestones. As we all know, we can be in a whole lotta pain if we hit it massively hard in the gym after a sabbatical! ;-)

(2) Action Plan: From what you shared, you've spent alot of time "learning" instead of "doing". One idea I share is to use a journal or planner that can be blank on both sides (no lines). Jot your learning points (and where you found it) on the left side of the planner, and the action points, steps and dates on the right side of the planner. The key is to focus on the 'Action Steps' on the right side of the page, set dates to what you're going to do or outsource and make it happen!

Hope this helps! ;-)

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:21:25 -0000

Hey Alex, great to read your comment here!

RE: "Sometime" - LOL!! HAHA!!

ROCK ON, eh?!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:27:37 -0000

Good on ya, Stephanie!! Planning with your spouse is fantastic for time-alone and a meeting of the minds to prep for the new year ahead. I love planning with Sarah, my wife! The beauty is we determine our priorities and schedules *together*, and are on the same page for our direction in the new year.

Tip: As we're both busy people, we'll give and take with our priorities and activities during planning. For example, Sarah's a director and actor in theatre. If she's planning to direct one stage play and act in one for the year (along with being a superb Chief Home Executive & fantastic Mom to our 2 home-schooled children), then I adjust my business schedule/travels for the year. I've been known to scale back from attending/speaking at 5 conferences a year, to just 1 or none ;-)

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:28:34 -0000

Hey Diane, the 'agony' spurs me on to greater heights and renewed commitments. It's all gooooood ;-)

ROCK ON 2010, Diane!!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:34:30 -0000

Writergrrl, I'm sooooo thrilled to read your feedback! I'm excited you didn't toss this article out, that you kept on diggin' in!

ROCK ON!!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:58:51 -0000

Hey Rose, 3 cheers to 'mini bites'! (Especially after the holidays and loads of good eats, 'mini bites' sound good to me! ;-)

Thx for the props on the head shot! ;-)

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:31:58 -0000

ROCK ON, Teresa! Good on ya for making changes, taking steps forward to ROCK it! ;-)

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:34:43 -0000

Ava, U ROCK!! Thanks for connecting with me on Twitter, and now here. I'm so thrilled to know you're going to ROCK OUT LOUD and take it to a whole other "fiesty" level! I hope to see it LIVE IN LIVIN' COLOR!!

Many blessings of joy, laughter and adventure to you in 2010, Ava!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:45:10 -0000

Sally, I'm all about romancing my wife, Sarah (@SarahHu). One thing we've done for many years is a weekly date, and we keep it in our calendars religiously! We've had sitters for years, and alas, our children are at ages where they can take care of themselves while we're out. To keep it real and spicy, we want to try new things for our date nights. Ballroom dancing is definitely a spicy activity for couples <wink>

RE: Ultra-Planning: I hope all of us don't buy-in to the notion that we can't be flexible or change our plans throughout the year once we've set it in place. The focus coming from a crystal clear vision & planning is brilliant - it gives me an intentionality like no other. For example, I love to cook, especially if its flavorful, spicy and fun! :-) When I look at a recipe, I don't think, "Oh, I don't have oregano and paprika, so I can't cook this dish!". On the contrary! I would look in my spice cabinet for alternatives and options to KICK IT UP A NOTCH! BAM! U vibin' with me? Roll with it, make changes if you need to get to your end goal ;-)

RE: New or Existing - I'm from the mindset of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" - if your existing "stuff" are in alignment with your vision/end goals, then 'pimp it out'! Overhaul it, make it good. Might be easier than starting from scratch. Next, when you're done pimpin' out your existing 'stuff', then roll out with new 'stuff'.

Hopefully this 'stuff' helps! ;-)

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:47:23 -0000

U R wlcm, chrysulawinegar! Yes, I think I'm as smart as a rocket scientist, but I fall far from it :-) But I know I can make complicated stuff simple, LOL!

Here's to you and your REVIEW of Accomplishments and Frustrations! ROCK ON!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:49:01 -0000

Audrey, thanks so much for reading and giving your feedback! And thanks for lovin' it ;-)

I'm in the mindmapping phase of a product around this. When I do, it'll be available at http://ShermanLive.com. Cheers Audrey!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:50:47 -0000

Marta, thanks for reading and sharing your feedback!

The phrase "All Work and No Play Makes Marta A Dull Girl" comes to mind, LOL! <wink> Honestly, I'm thrilled you've been reminded of the other parts of the 'Wheel of Life', and I pray you'll give 'em some love in 2010 ;-)

ROCK ON!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:54:52 -0000

Thanks for sharing again, Teresa!

Personally, my 'definition of success' (in my bio) reveals the reason why I do what I do. And it would be sacrilegious for me to claim as such and not be intentional in my time and efforts to uphold what I 'preach', ya know? Furthermore, my 'emergency flight experience' has heightened my sensitivities to 'what really matters', and "What I would do if this is the only day/week/month/year I have left?"

Keeping the above in mind, I set out my calendar and priorities accordingly, and it keeps me "True North" and moving in the right direction ;-)

Hope this helps!

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:56:27 -0000

"I KNEW IT, Shelley!"

hehe, yes, you can say it! ;-)

Re: How to R.O.C.K Out Your Goals For the New Year [Day 2-30 Days to Changing Your Game}

Sherman Hu — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:21:23 -0000

Kerri, thanks for sharing your feedback and asking this question.

I looooove that quote, just gives me goosebumps!

First off, like Stephen Covey said in one of his books and in one of his 'habits', ONLY work in your Sphere of Control (I'm paraphrasing, unsure if that's the term he used). Your LOVE LIFE is part of your "Romance" hub in your 'Wheel of Life', and should be within your 'control'.

Naturally, working on what you 'CAN' control is key. I may be preaching to the choir, but I'll take a stab at it, as I don't know what is 'common sense' and what isn't... here goes...

Everything from:

- Fitness & health (one needs to be fit to keep up with Cupid, no?)

- Personal well-being (hair care, skin care, teeth, wardrobe, perfume etc)

- Your values (value statements) crystalized so you know what you stand for and what you won't stand for. (The phrase, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything" applies here)

- Critical or important characteristics, values, personality, habits, desires, choices you seek from your future significant other (aka 'make a list, baby!' ;-)

- Choosing to live life in your areas of passion (and being in 'community' with like-minded peeps who share your passion). This will be an environment where you may find prospective dating connections!

- And if whoever's reading this is 'boring', then get 'un-boring'! Try new things, new adventures, new foods, new wardrobe, new skills, anything new to get you outta your box. The act of trying new things will be new, and this could put you in an environment where you'll meet new people and who knows, even your next date! ;-)

Kerri, you vibin' with me? All the above are within your control. You make your choices and actions, and that's what you have full autonomy and control with.

I know some have found love connections via dating websites, ie my sister and brother-in-law through a popular dating site, but if I was ever in a position of having to date again ("knock on wood!"), I would passionately live life, and be in groups and communities where I'm being myself, having fun, involved in activities that recharge me. When you're having fun, others are drawn to you. And ... well, you know how it goes from there ;-)

Hope this helps, Kerri!