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]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/how-to-sell-yourself-outside-of-your-comfort-zone.html#comment-8028 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:48:57 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1487#comment-8028 "I think you’d be surprised how much this post truly resonated with me." ~ Michele Tune That's exactly it! And what I was saying on Plurk before. It FELT like this is something we'd say to each other in conversation or via email. It felt exactly like you were talking to me and I think that is very powerful. I hope it resonates as powerfully with other readers and that they gain the same, "Yes! Lets make this happen" positive enthusiasm and empowered respect from your words as I did. “I think you’d be surprised how much this post truly resonated with me.” ~ Michele Tune

That’s exactly it! And what I was saying on Plurk before. It FELT like this is something we’d say to each other in conversation or via email. It felt exactly like you were talking to me and I think that is very powerful. I hope it resonates as powerfully with other readers and that they gain the same, “Yes! Lets make this happen” positive enthusiasm and empowered respect from your words as I did.

]]> By: Michele L. Tune http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/how-to-sell-yourself-outside-of-your-comfort-zone.html#comment-8026 Michele L. Tune Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:19:52 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1487#comment-8026 Thanks, George! I appreciate the compliment. And you are right: <i>Sometimes when you are feeling the least comfortable, it is a way for the universe to let you know you are actually on the right path -- you are expanding your horizons and facing new challenges.</i> I agree! :-) *smiles* Michele Thanks, George! I appreciate the compliment. And you are right: Sometimes when you are feeling the least comfortable, it is a way for the universe to let you know you are actually on the right path — you are expanding your horizons and facing new challenges.

I agree! :-)

*smiles*
Michele

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/how-to-sell-yourself-outside-of-your-comfort-zone.html#comment-8025 Tumblemoose Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:14:37 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1487#comment-8025 Michele, Wonderful tips. Sometimes when you are feeling the least comfortable, it is a way for the universe to let you know you are actually on the right path - you are expanding your horizons and facing new challenges. Cheers George .-= Tumblemoose shares: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TumblemooseProductions/~3/U22orRp5KtE/" rel="nofollow">Books on Fire, Now it Just Takes a Keystroke</a> =-. Michele,

Wonderful tips. Sometimes when you are feeling the least comfortable, it is a way for the universe to let you know you are actually on the right path – you are expanding your horizons and facing new challenges.

Cheers

George
Tumblemoose shares: Books on Fire, Now it Just Takes a Keystroke

]]> By: Michele L. Tune http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/how-to-sell-yourself-outside-of-your-comfort-zone.html#comment-8024 Michele L. Tune Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:38:16 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1487#comment-8024 Thanks, Rebecca! LOL - Sounds like you're even more prepared than I am! Actually, I'm big on carrying my camera around and I keep business cards tucked inside the camera bag. Not only can I get some photos--I can dig out my business card! ;-) As for being social, I know what you mean. Once I'm out there, I love it. I love meeting the people, talking to them, all of it. But it's getting me out the door that's the problem! I think you'd be surprised how much this post truly resonated with me. I was talking to myself here as much as anyone else. :-) *smiles* Michele Thanks, Rebecca!

LOL – Sounds like you’re even more prepared than I am! Actually, I’m big on carrying my camera around and I keep business cards tucked inside the camera bag. Not only can I get some photos–I can dig out my business card! ;-)

As for being social, I know what you mean. Once I’m out there, I love it. I love meeting the people, talking to them, all of it. But it’s getting me out the door that’s the problem! I think you’d be surprised how much this post truly resonated with me. I was talking to myself here as much as anyone else. :-)

*smiles*
Michele

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/how-to-sell-yourself-outside-of-your-comfort-zone.html#comment-8023 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:34:24 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1487#comment-8023 I agree about the business cards. I keep a pile in my laptop case, a pile in my handbag, a pile in my purse, and a pile in my car. I like to be prepared. :-) But, if you don't have a business card handy, you MUST have pen and paper. Write down THEIR contact details and promise to send them a business card! For me, getting out and being social is a MASSIVE leap out of my comfort zone. I'm sociaphobic. People terrify me! But, every time I step out my door I grow stronger, I face down the fear, and create new opportunities. Every person I meet is a potential client or word-of-mouth and every time I've taken the chance, pushed out of my comfort zone, I've been positively rewarded. .-= Rebecca Laffar-Smith shares: <a href="http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/book-review-fearless-confessions-by-sue-william-silverman.html" rel="nofollow">Book Review: Fearless Confessions by Sue William Silverman</a> =-. I agree about the business cards. I keep a pile in my laptop case, a pile in my handbag, a pile in my purse, and a pile in my car. I like to be prepared. :-) But, if you don’t have a business card handy, you MUST have pen and paper. Write down THEIR contact details and promise to send them a business card!

For me, getting out and being social is a MASSIVE leap out of my comfort zone. I’m sociaphobic. People terrify me! But, every time I step out my door I grow stronger, I face down the fear, and create new opportunities. Every person I meet is a potential client or word-of-mouth and every time I’ve taken the chance, pushed out of my comfort zone, I’ve been positively rewarded.
Rebecca Laffar-Smith shares: Book Review: Fearless Confessions by Sue William Silverman

]]> By: Michele L. Tune http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/how-to-sell-yourself-outside-of-your-comfort-zone.html#comment-8022 Michele L. Tune Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:11:31 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1487#comment-8022 Well, sometimes I end up out of business cards too, but if we can have them MOST of the time it's fantabulous. ;-) I'm glad I inspired you to keep business cards on you when you're out--and thanks for your kind words! *smiles* Michele Well, sometimes I end up out of business cards too, but if we can have them MOST of the time it’s fantabulous. ;-)

I’m glad I inspired you to keep business cards on you when you’re out–and thanks for your kind words!

*smiles*
Michele

]]> By: Mysti Guymon http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/08/how-to-sell-yourself-outside-of-your-comfort-zone.html#comment-8021 Mysti Guymon Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:03:40 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1487#comment-8021 I actually spend much of my time outside in the not-so-virtual world. As such, conversations occur, people are met and more often than not - I have <i>not one</i> business card on me. I'm getting better, but still struggle with that aspect. Fabulous post, Michele. I love the insight you've added here and reminder that I need to carry business cards in the diaper bag too! .-= Mysti Guymon shares: <a href="http://lifesapprobation.com/archives/68" rel="nofollow">Stimulating the Senses</a> =-. I actually spend much of my time outside in the not-so-virtual world. As such, conversations occur, people are met and more often than not – I have not one business card on me. I’m getting better, but still struggle with that aspect.

Fabulous post, Michele. I love the insight you’ve added here and reminder that I need to carry business cards in the diaper bag too!
Mysti Guymon shares: Stimulating the Senses

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