en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/738260 Comments by John Richardson http://www.danieldecker.net/how-to-create-outstanding-videos-via-a-flip-style-camera/#IDComment136244261 Thanks for the great tips, Dan. I've been experimenting with different video techniques for my blog. I just put together my first talking head video, and while I have a long ways to go, I learned a lot about talking to the camera instead of an audience. It's a lot different than talking with an audience... no feedback. I've got to work on lighting and pacing, but its a lot of fun to see what you can create with low cost equipment. Nancy Duarte has been an inspiration with some of her video clips for her books. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:43:15 +0000 http://www.danieldecker.net/how-to-create-outstanding-videos-via-a-flip-style-camera/#IDComment136244261 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2011/01/strong-goals-2011-scheduling/#IDComment122128337 Erasing unimportant things on a calendar... priceless!! Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:05:28 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2011/01/strong-goals-2011-scheduling/#IDComment122128337 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/05/tivo-your-way-to-profit/#IDComment120542704 Thanks for the comment, Jen. I do agree that we all need down time and to find a good balance. I certainly enjoy TV at times. However, which accomplishment would you find more appealing? Having watched every episode of Lost and E.R. or to have taken this time and written a book or started a small business? If the average person would replace just one hour of TV a day with a more productive activity, can you imagine the consequences? Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:48:38 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/05/tivo-your-way-to-profit/#IDComment120542704 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment106154971 Good to hear from you, Dwayne. I'll have to pick up Rework. I've heard good things about it. Working in IT, I do feel like a hamster at times, but that's why I've taken up running... keeping the wheel turning... :-) Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:56:12 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment106154971 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment106154551 I listened to the audio book a couple of years ago. Really eye opening that anyone can get on the long tail with a product or service. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:52:39 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment106154551 http://www.danieldecker.net/prepare-to-win/#IDComment105976322 Some of the mountains that I face have never been climbed before. This makes it hard to get advice from others. Sure, they may have climbed other mountains, but they haven't been up this one. I guess you would call them Neil Armstrong moments... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:12:52 +0000 http://www.danieldecker.net/prepare-to-win/#IDComment105976322 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment105428114 Thanks for the comment, Robb. I find that a good book is a great way to end the day too. I'll have to check out your book link. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:48:08 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment105428114 http://www.lindseynobles.com/2010/10/the-list/#IDComment105421659 Great list, Lindsey. As a Toastmaster I hate filler words like You know, um, ah, so. We are so conditioned to watch for them, that they stick out like a sore thumb. You have given me a great idea for a speech... 5 to 7 minutes using all the words listed in the comments... starting with the word moist.... Classic! Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:54:28 +0000 http://www.lindseynobles.com/2010/10/the-list/#IDComment105421659 http://michaelhyatt.com/what-to-do-when-you-find-yourself-over-committed.html#IDComment105287113 I work for a large K-12 school district and our workloads have increased greatly with new state programs and regulations. With federal and state budget cuts, the ability to hire additional staff has gone away, so each person is asked to do more but in less time because of furlough days etc. I'm sure in this recession many people find themselves in situations like this. While this is just a season, it definitely increases a person's responsibilities so the time margins shrink dramatically. It makes it necessary to focus on what is really important. I really appreciate your list, Mike. While I can't always control my work load, I can control my response. Getting enough rest and thinking through things really helps. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:40:07 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/what-to-do-when-you-find-yourself-over-committed.html#IDComment105287113 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment105225198 Great Site, Brian. I'll have to check out your recommendations! Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:53:22 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment105225198 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment105224920 Thanks for the recommendations, Phil. I have heard really good things about Unmarketing. I'll have to pick up a copy. As the author of Duct Tape Marketing, Jantsch's new book should be awesome. Let me know what you think. I looked at Personality Poker and realized I need to know if I am a spade, diamond, club, or heart? I took the online test and found I am a Diamond, right brained, idea oriented thinker. Lots of fun! Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:51:33 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/have-you-read-a-good-book-lately/#IDComment105224920 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/lessons-from-my-first-5k/#IDComment104782535 Thanks for being a great mentor. The crazy things you do inspire us all! Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:39:41 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/lessons-from-my-first-5k/#IDComment104782535 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/lessons-from-my-first-5k/#IDComment104782297 It's funny how running with a crowd is so different than running alone. There is definitely energy there. I was amazed how the crowd's enthusiasm helped me keep going. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:37:37 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/lessons-from-my-first-5k/#IDComment104782297 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/lessons-from-my-first-5k/#IDComment104781956 I really enjoyed your post about your run. I can really relate to the thoughts of coming in last and people passing you through the race. You soon find that everyone is in the same boat, and some of those quick starters aren't necessarily quick finishers. I hope to run another race soon. Thanks for the encouragement! Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:35:05 +0000 http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/10/lessons-from-my-first-5k/#IDComment104781956 http://michaelhyattbeta.com/the-10-psychological-stages-of-public-speaking.html#IDComment104604032 Boy this is so true, Daniel. They say there are no atheists in foxholes, but I think that may apply to public speaking too! Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:46:30 +0000 http://michaelhyattbeta.com/the-10-psychological-stages-of-public-speaking.html#IDComment104604032 http://michaelhyattbeta.com/the-10-psychological-stages-of-public-speaking.html#IDComment104601767 Wow, what a timely and complete list. My speech experiences are very similar. Over the weekend, I was in a level 3 humorous speech contest with Toastmasters. Having given the speech twice before, I felt somewhat prepared, but it had been six weeks since the previous contest. To make matters worse, my wife and I were on vacation over three hours away from the contest location. I drove down the coast, came home, and prepared my props. I ran through the speech once to make sure everything was in it's place but I realized I misplaced my speech notes from the previous contest. I hastily made an outline and left for the event. As I got to the location, I filled out the paper work, setup my props offstage and sat nervously in the audience. There would be seven speeches altogether and I would go third. I went over my outline and rehearsed the speech in my mind. When it was my turn to speak, I moved in my tray and my mailbox prop. I addressed the audience and started in on the speech. The speech flowed well from the start. But as I looked up into the audience, right dead center in front of me was an older woman that didn't laugh, but instead had a shocked look on her face every time a funny line was said. I tried to look at other people that were laughing along with me, but this ladies expression kept distracting me. My speech was about all the free things you can get in the mail from the AARP. I pulled out samples of Metamucil, fiber wafers, and other classic items that many people in the audience could relate to. The speech order went well, but I couldn't get into the flow with the audience. The funnier the line was the more shocked this woman looked. When the speech was over, I sat down and realized three things. 1. Always save your speech outline/notes. You never know when you'll have to give a similar speech again. This was a crucial error that I made in this contest. 2. Practice, Practice, Practice. Since I was hurried and didn't have my previous speech outline, I spent a lot of time recreating things instead of practicing and fine tuning. 3. If possible, check out the audience before hand and find the people that respond well to speakers. This is especially important when doing comedy or humor. In my case I would have moved over two feet so the distracting woman would not be in my central view. Overall the contest went well, I didn't place in this one, but I learned some important lessons. I can really relate to your number 4 and 5 above. I think I'm going to put together a notebook for my speech outlines so they don't get misplaced again! Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:23:47 +0000 http://michaelhyattbeta.com/the-10-psychological-stages-of-public-speaking.html#IDComment104601767 http://michaelhyatt.com/the-five-levels-of-delegation.html#IDComment103994689 This is where "The curse of knowledge" can rear it's ugly head. So many times the leader will delegate something that they are very familiar with to a person who has never done the task before. They expect the job to be done in a certain way and in a timely fashion. The problem is, without training, the person doing the task is at a loss on the proper procedure and in most cases will not be able to meet the implied timeline. Spending a few minutes going over the procedure can save hours of frustration later. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:44:26 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/the-five-levels-of-delegation.html#IDComment103994689 http://michaelhyatt.com/the-five-levels-of-delegation.html#IDComment103992988 This is a great list, Michael. Being on the doer side more than the delegator side, I've found that clear, written instructions are the best. If it is a big project, having a timetable with milestones is also very helpful. As a facilitator, having clear guidelines you can refer to makes the likelihood of success much greater. On the leadership side, I've found it very helpful to schedule due dates for projects a few days in advance of the actual drop dead date. That way if there are problems or discrepancies they can be resolved with time to spare. Even the best people often forget or get overwhelmed with other projects. Having a multiple day buffer is beneficial for both leaders and facilitators alike. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:31:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/the-five-levels-of-delegation.html#IDComment103992988 http://michaelhyatt.com/great-product-is-the-new-marketing.html#IDComment103486824 The Checklist Manifesto was really eye opening. How could something as simple as a checklist be so powerful? Yet Atul's examples of airline pilots and surgeons proved the point that our mental focus is limited at best. In those professions, one thing forgotten can mean the difference between life and death. Great book! Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:51:32 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/great-product-is-the-new-marketing.html#IDComment103486824 http://michaelhyatt.com/great-product-is-the-new-marketing.html#IDComment103485716 Ben, I've used 48 minute focused periods for years, but I really like Schwartz's idea of scheduling focused time. As he says, If you don't schedule it, you won't do it. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:44:08 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/great-product-is-the-new-marketing.html#IDComment103485716