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Broc Edward’s Incredible Perspective – Vanilla Passion

Jul 4

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Broc Edward book “What Thinks You” has been sitting on my nightstand for some time. I have enjoyed it for the past few weeks. 

I keep gravitating back to one particular post, and I finally wanted to share with my audience.

We love ice cream at our house, so it is easy to compare life to ice cream flavours.

What flavours do you like? Better yet what flavours best describe your life, personally and professionally?

Enjoy the post! I would love to hear what you think.

Happy 4th of July to all of my American friends!

http://foolwithaplan.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/vanilla-passion/

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Tim Mushey – Would You Shut Up Already?

Jul 2

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I love to talk. I used to talk anyone’s ear off who would listen to my long-winded babble!

The best man at my wedding described me to a “T” in 2005:

“Tim is like a remote control. All you have to do is say hello to him and he is off to the races. He changes topics quickly liked changing channels on a remote control.”

But I had to change. I had to change big time! People in business and personal lives don’t want to hear you blow hot air all day. They want to be engaged  and get talking. They want to talk about themselves and feel like others are really listening to them!

That was me for the longest time. I still struggle with this every day. But I am getting better, and certainly focus on others taking the lead in conversations now with my open-ended questions.

Every time I get off track I think of Frank Tyger’s fabulous quote,

“Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.”

Posted in Building Relationships, Networking, Sales

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The Truth Does’t Have To Hurt!

Jun 13

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For the first time in 18 months, I am having a bit of trouble keeping up with my blog. I still love writing, I still love corresponding with my network, and I still love influencing people’s lives in positive ways.

But the truth is…..

I am having more trouble committing the time to it.

  • The demands of my new job working out of an office (and not at home) are much greater
  • We have a new little one at home which takes up more of my time
  • I am exercising more now than I did over the winter. Ok I did not exercise at all over the winter!
  • Our short summer has started

But you know what? I am still moving forward.

  • I am still doing a little bit every day (I still write or do social media every day)
  • I still respond to every person that corresponds with me via social media and my blog
  • I still love the feeling of people taking something positive from one of my blog posts
  • I still love the feeling of putting myself out there and seeing what people think

If you are thinking of giving up whatever your blogging and online goals are …. DON’T

Life is not easy, and living day-to-day can certainly get in the way of other “fun stuff”. But giving up will certainly not put more “fun stuff” in your life.

When I first got online in a big way over three years ago, I was certain that I had to have the next big idea to be successful. What I soon realized after following some of the biggest names in internet marketing, sales & leadership is it does not have to be that way at all.

The truth is…..

It is all about showing up on a regular basis! And corresponding with your network. It is not about you. Make it all about them.

If you are thinking about packing it in today, and going back to your “regular life” take a deep breath and keep plugging away.

Remember how much fun you had when you first started your online journey?

Exactly… now go get ’em!

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And My Numbers Are…….

Apr 18

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24136, 1784, 1109, 482, 310, 292

In other words..

24,136 blog views
1,784 Twitter followers
1,109 LinkedIn connections
482 blog followers
310 Facebook fan page “likes”
292 Google+ connections have me in their circles

I was hesitant at first to go public with some of these figures, but I wanted to prove a point. …

Anyone can do this!

I never thought I had the ability to write and make such deep meaningful connections online via social media. The most followers, connections, “likes” or blog views does not mean you win – not even close. I have not monetized anything yet, and I am fine with that. It will come with time. I am in the process of planning next steps and that is very exciting!

  • I grabbed a pen and started creating content less than 3 years ago. My blog is only in its 16th month
  • I became fully engaged on several popular social media sites two and a half years ago. And by fully engaged I mean doing much more than just broadcasting content! I listen to my network, comment every time somebody reaches out to me, and show up every day
  • Anyone can do this. If I can, you can too! But you have to fall in love with it to be able to commit the time. I promise you there are no shortcuts to success with this type of networking. The world does not owe you anything, remember that!
  • Be opportunistic. Block off time when you can; but even 5-15 minutes when time permits moves things forward. Also be opportunistic about content. Anything can become a blog post.  Just put it out there, you never know who might like it!

When I wrote down these numbers the other day I must admit I was quite proud! I have worked incredibly hard, and lost precious sleep especially with a new little one in our home, but every second of it has been well worth it.

Wanna know why?

When somebody takes the time to reach out and says how much the content has meant to them, that means everything to me!

I truly feel like I am just getting started. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Hang on this is going to be fun….

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Saturday Music Memories – Shinedown Strips It Down!

Jan 19

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Unfortunately I don’t have any concert memories of Shinedown yet, but certainly hope to see them in the next couple of years.

Their sound is quite diverse and can get rockin’.

But as many of you know by now, I have a soft spot for live acoustic versions. They absolutely “kill it” with a fantastic acoustic version of their hit single “Unity”!

Give this a “spin” on a screen of your choice and have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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More Words of Wisdom From Rocker Jon Bon Jovi

Jan 17

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For those of you who are paying attention to “All  Things Tim Mushey”, you will know that I am a huge Bon Jovi fan –  Jon Bon Jovi in particular. I have alluded to the band and other quotes of his before on this blog.

I  stumbled across a new Jon Bon Jovi quote on Google+ today thanks to Paul Castain.

I am not going to lie, I was halfway through a new blog post tonight, but started connecting with people like crazy, and corresponding online. I lost track of time and rather than getting to bed early, I decided to do a little quotes post anyways.  Funny how I have a bit more time on the road in a hotel room, than at home with a 6-year-old and 5 week old!

In all seriousness, thanks to Paul for coming up with this gem. Hope you like it as much as I did.

“Each one of you has something no one else has, or has ever had: your fingerprints, your brain, your heart. Be an individual. Be unique. Stand out. Make noise. Make someone notice. That’s the power of individuals.” – Jon Bon Jovi

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Belated Happy New Year and a Huge Shout Out!

Jan 7

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Hey there everyone!

Just a quick note to say Happy New Year! All the best for a health, happy and prosperous 2013.

Starting a blog in 2012 was an absolute pleasure, and I am striving for bigger and better things in the coming months.

Speaking of this blog, I noticed something very cool on my blog in December, and just had to give a huge shout out to one of my followers.

Her name is Tina Del Buono and you can follow her awesome blog called Practical Practice Management at:

ppm4u.wordpress.com

When I started to write close to three years ago, I remember exactly where I was when I said to myself, “I wonder if anyone will care about what I have to say?” In that moment of uncertainty, it would have been easy to return to my “regularly scheduled life” and just put the pen down. But I kept moving forward, a little bit every day, with the hope that I would create a bit of a following when I launched my blog.

I have been incredibly fortunate that people like what I am doing, and many people comment.

And then there is Tina. After I noticed some statistics in early December, I was hoping that she would hit a very special milestone with my blog before year’s end. And she did!

She has taken the time to make 100 COMMENTS on my blog!

I can not thank her enough for helping make my blog a success with her insightful comments and support of my work in general. I am touched when anyone takes the time to correspond with me in any way, but 100 times in 11 months was just an incredible accomplishment!

You can also connect with Tina at:

Twitter – @PPM4U

Linkedin – http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tina-del-buono/1b/88b/969

Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Practical-Practice-Management/335593024309

Let’s make 2013 the best year yet! Have a great week.

Tim

Posted in Blogging, Leadership, Management, Networking, Success

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Have A Laugh Fridays – Holiday Edition!

Dec 28

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This guy sings “so well” that perhaps he can make a career of it on the office party circuit!

Thanks for all your support this year. Looking forward to even bigger and better things in 2013.

Happy New Year and enjoy the rest of your holiday season.

Tim

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Most Popular Have A Laugh Friday of 2012

Dec 21

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Sales 6 Frames

It blew my mind how many times people landed on my blog because of this topic coming up on search engines this year!

It is very funny, and so true!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone…

Tim

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I Disappeared For A Bit – But I Had A Good Excuse!

Dec 19

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I pride myself on showing up at my blog as often as possible. Things got a little “busy” over the past couple of weeks. I had a pretty good excuse for disappearing for a while!

  • I would like to introduce Rowan Gray Knisley Mushey
  • Our 2nd son was born on Dec 5th at 6:41 pm
  • He weighed 10 lbs, 2 oz.
  • He was 22 inches long.

I have attached a link to some pictures if you would like to have a peak:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151152008557793.446208.561162792&type=1&l=f89cb82d42

My wife is a true inspiration, and Elliot is a very proud big brother.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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