Uz Buzz for Dream Builders Page 2 May/June 2007
It is simply the game which makes the show a "chocolate party" with the
host making something chocolate for dessert or opening up a bag of
M&M's. It is
a very simple and easy theme party with virtually no prep work. BUT, it
sounds more enticing to come than to simply being invited to an Usborne
Book Party. But it is all in the marketing of it, so always let your
show hosts know they really need to talk up their "chocolate" book party
with all their friends to increase their attendance. Chocolate can be a
huge attraction - especially
for women.
This does work so give it a try! By utilizing this theme and game I have
definitely seen a marked increase in my bookings.
You can find Becky’s questions and the answers on the consultant training
page at http://www.usborne-books.com/dreambuildersResource.htm.
If you have an idea for a theme party, please write it up and send to
skriegel@yahoo.com for a future UZ BUZZ.
Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Reviewed by Charlene Harris
I first noticed this book when reading an article in the Times Magazine about a young entrepreneur who started up a business and took it to the top. She said that this book changed her life. I wanted to find out what this guy had to say.
“It is possible for a person to have an overwhelming number of things to do and still function productively with a clear head and positive sense of relaxed control.”
“You already know how to do everything necessary to achieve this high-performance state. If you’re like most people, however, you need to apply these skills in a more timely, complete, and systematic way so you can get on top of it all instead of feeling buried.” David Allen, Getting Things Done
“Feeling buried.” That was me. I very often couldn’t see the top of my piles of papers, notes and things to do. Keeping track of all those tasks was becoming overwhelming.
Mr. Allen’s premise is for all of us to unload all our “Things To Do” in a reliable system that will faithfully remind us when it is time to do those “things,” thus freeing up valuable brain power and memory to be creative and productive.
I have been using his systems for about 9 months and I highly recommend it to everyone. You can let these business principles spill over into your home and family life as well.
It does take a little time and effort to go through the book. Look at it as more of a work in progress type book than a quick read. Summer would be a perfect time to implement this system to get ready for the fall selling season.
If you are hopelessly buried under piles of things to do and find you are not remembering, losing things and generally feeling bad about your performance give this “life changing” book a try.
“Warning: Reading Getting Things Done can be hazardous to your old habits of procrastination. David Allen’s approach is refreshingly simple and intuitive. He provides the systems, tools, and tips to achieve profound results.” Carola Endicott, director, Quality Resources, New England Medical Center