A summary of things you should know about How to Succeed in 12 Months according to Serena Star Leonard Introduction In this episode Serena Star Leonard shares with us herRead More
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]]>In this episode Serena Star Leonard shares with us her inspiration for writing a book that helps people make their dreams come true. Her book, How to Succeed in 12 Months, gives you a very practical, step-by-step guide to doing things that may seem impossible such as finding more time and money for projects and support. Serena’s book is the perfect fit for wantrepreneurs and entrepreneurs alike that need help with motivation and inspiration for bringing ideas and dreams to life step by step.
This book is very practical and I am interested in not just inspiring people to get started but actually to show you how step by step you can do things that may seem impossible right now. The practical nature coupled with the motivational side sets it apart from the other books.
It would definitely be to get started on making your dreams a reality. Things tend to fall in place once you start to create momentum around a dream or goal.
The main thing that runs throughout the book is on taking action. It doesn’t matter what your dream is or what is it that you really want to do with your life, you won’t know if you’re going to achieve that without taking action. We usually surprise ourselves with the opportunities that open up as a result of taking action.
We look at taking the first steps because the first steps lead to the second steps which then lead to the third steps. I find that when using this process it just rolls out in front of you and people are amazed at what they can achieve just by taking one step at a time. We also talk about the concepts of success and failure.
I try to redefine the concepts of success and encourage readers to really embrace failure because it is part of the journey. We have a lifestyle check list that we look at analyzing every part of your life. You get to see where you are right now so that you can kind of create it as a benchmark and review it after six or twelve months.
We talk about making the impossible possible. For most of the goals and dreams that I have they do seem impossible to me and some of them succeed and some don’t but I do have a mindset that anything is possible. As a result of that I have found that if I hadn’t taken those actions in the beginning they would have never eventuated. It is important to fulfill all the things on your bucket list and make those things a reality.
We talk about three specifics such as how to get more time, finding money for projects and support. From there the book goes in to really specific practical things like what if things are not working for you right now or what if you got your dream half way and you get stopped all of the sudden. We look at troubleshooting all those little things and from there we have additional resources to help you on your way.
I share our first 12 month journey because the whole premise of the book is that you can completely change your life in 12 months. I share how we did that and how we went from being normal people to becoming traveling documentary film makers.
“If you are looking for a sign this is it.” – Unknown
I am a business coach by trade, blogger and writer. I’ve been traveling for 28 months with my husband working on the road filming documentaries about people who make a difference in their communities all over the world.
I work closely with people on making their big dreams come true and I wanted to write a book that would help people succeed in that. In the last few years I’ve been living a life where I go for every one of my big goals rather than putting them out in the future. I believe these are things I could share with other people and help them reach their own big goals too.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
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The Entrepreneurs Library presents the latest books for entrepreneurs in July 2014. These books are brand new to the market and the authors are in line to share their insights with me. Stay tuned for the release of these great episodes coming soon.
Pitching and Closing by Alexander Taub and Ellen DaSilva
Pitching & Closing gives you concrete action steps for mastering the specific skill set today’s business-development professionals need to define their roles and meet revenue expectations. Written in practical terms by playmakers at Twitter and SocialRank, this A-to-Z guide walks you through forging relationships, pitching a company’s product, building a network, sourcing deals, making rejection positive, and staying cool while closing large deals. Firsthand accounts from business development executives across many industries, from tech to television to finance, bring to life such topics as:
“This book is a must-read for anyone in the business of transforming professional relationships into powerful strategic partnerships.” — Adam Bain, President of Global Revenue at Twitter
Learn more about Alex Taub | Buy Pitching and Closing on Amazon
Startup Mixology by Frank Gruber
Startup Mixology is first and foremost a book about turning your ideas into action. From the cofounder of media company Tech Cocktail, a veteran entrepreneur and investor who was named one of the most connected people in tech, this book covers the basic “ingredients” of winning entrepreneurship. No abstract theories here — it shows you how to tackle everything from idea generation to launch to marketing to funding and how to start getting things done.
Once you’ve taken that first step, the journey has only begun. Startup Mixology tells it like it is — and it’s not easy! You’ll learn about the harsh reality of starting up: what happens when you offend your customers, get no attention, or run out of money. These are the stories you don’t always hear in the media.
“Frank Gruber’s Startup Mixology is a clear and thoughtful distillation of what it takes to take an idea and turn it into a business. I encourage entrepreneurs of all backgrounds to read this book and apply its lessons.” —Steve Case, Chairman and CEO, Revolution, Cofounder, AOL, and Chairman, Case Foundation
Learn more about Frank Gruber | Buy Startup Mixology on Amazon
How to Succeed in 12 Months by Serena Star Leonard
How to Succeed in 12 Months: Creating a Life You Love is your ultimate guide to turning your dreams into reality. Author Serena Star-Leonard is living the dream herself, having practiced what she preaches. In the book, she shares the secrets behind figuring out the steps that will get you the life you’ve always wanted, and taking those steps in leaps and bounds. It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, but a one-year plan to stepping out of your rut and into your most fulfilling life. Star-Leonard provides a roadmap to:
Learn more about Serena Star-Leonard | Buy How to Succeed in 12 Months on Amazon
Walk Away Wealthy by Mark Tepper
In Walk Away Wealthy, Mark Tepper–a leading authority on wealth management and financial planning for entrepreneurs–shows you how to build a strong exit plan, an absolute requirement if you hope to get the full value from a sale. Tepper’s twelve secrets debunk myths and deliver practical advice as he walks you through what most people don’t know (or refuse to believe) about the process of planning their exit. And although it’s best to start planning the exit as early as possible, the book also delivers advice for those who may have waited too long and feel lost in the face of a rapidly approaching sale.
Selling the business you worked so hard to build can be a confusing and intimidating proposition. Let Mark Tepper clear away the misconceptions, steer you clear of common mistakes, and help you walk away wealthy!
“Walk Away Wealthy is loaded with practical ideas you can use to maximize the value of your business – to yourself and to the person you sell it to.” – Brian Tracy, Author of Now, Build A Great Business
Learn more about Mark Tepper | Buy Walk Away Wealthy on Amazon
The Responsible Entrepreneur by Carol Sanford
The Responsible Entrepreneur offers a blueprint for this new kind of business leadership, describing the means by which any entrepreneur can pursue a higher order of work. In it, Carol Sanford, one of the most trusted names in responsible business development, brings her vast expertise in helping executives and corporations to the entrepreneur looking to launch and scale a venture. She maps this journey through four archetypes:
For entrepreneurs seeking to pursue world-changing results, or impact investors looking to align their capital with their values, The Responsible Entrepreneur provides the frameworks to build a business and to evaluate and direct investments to create the greatest benefit for all stakeholders.
“Carol Sanford has produced a profound but simple framework for understanding and unleashing entrepreneurial talent. Offering unique insight into four types of entrepreneurship and the domains in which they provide the most leverage, The Responsible Entrepreneur will feed the entrepreneurial spirit and catalyze it toward more meaningful impact in the world.” — Lara Lee, SVP, customer experience design, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and former VP, Harley-Davidson
Learn more about Carol Sanford | Buy The Responsible Entrepreneur on Amazon
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