Comments on: Your #1 Asset

By: Darrel Hawes

Darrel Hawes — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:55:00 +0000

Hi Ryan,

Great post!

The “stuff between our ears” really is our greatest asset… but only if we put it into action!

I think a key that most of us miss is… asking: how can I SERVE others best… given my unique talents and abilities?

(Another lesson from that great book… but I digress.)

Rather than seeking a new “system”, “tricks”, or “secrets”… a far simpler approach is to get inside the mind of the prospect and figure out what brings THEM the most value. And then delivering it.

However, as any good copywriter knows… just because exercising empathy is “simple” doesn’t make it “easy”.

- Darrel

By: healymonster

healymonster — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:19:00 +0000

Your #1 Asset: He said, â€œNaked I came from my motherâ€™s womb, and naked I shall return there. The LOR.. http://bit.ly/IokCU This comment was originally posted on Twitter

By: John_Ritz

John_Ritz — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:48:00 +0000

RT @bensettle @healymonster gives us all a much needed stiff kick in the ass(ets): http://bit.ly/p9pY7 This comment was originally posted on Twitter

By: Ryan M. Healy

Ryan M. Healy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:52:13 +0000

@Becki – Great insights. Funny you mention surfing… I was doing back flips on the trampoline last night for the neighborhood kids. :-)

By: Ryan M. Healy

Ryan M. Healy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:52:00 +0000

@Becki – Great insights. Funny you mention surfing… I was doing back flips on the trampoline last night for the neighborhood kids. :-)

By: Becki Maxson

Becki Maxson — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:39:46 +0000

I appreciate the reminder, Ryan, about “stewarding” our time, energy, priorities, etc.

I was just editing a transcript from a client who’s one of the top chiropractors in San Diego, and he was talking about how biz is not fun unless he’s putting great fun into the rest of his life — in his case it was surfing (natch!)

Being “full” of what makes us “be” our best is so multi-dimensional, and it not only reflects in our work, but it draws the kind of people we want to work with, helps us draw the right boundaries, and maintain time for what’s more important than work.

Look forward to the follow-up post!

Becki

By: Becki Maxson

Becki Maxson — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:39:00 +0000

I appreciate the reminder, Ryan, about “stewarding” our time, energy, priorities, etc.

Look forward to the follow-up post!

Becki

By: Ryan M. Healy

Ryan M. Healy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:05:00 +0000

@Cheryl – I’m glad my little “cliffhanger” worked. :-)

The post is already written, actually. I wrote it this morning immediately after writing this one. And then I wrote another one after that — three in a row.

The next post is scheduled for Monday morning. :-)

Ryan

By: Ryan M. Healy

Ryan M. Healy — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:05:00 +0000

@Cheryl – I’m glad my little “cliffhanger” worked. :-)

The post is already written, actually. I wrote it this morning immediately after writing this one. And then I wrote another one after that — three in a row.

The next post is scheduled for Monday morning. :-)

Ryan

By: Cheryl Godsey

Cheryl Godsey — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:59:18 +0000

Ryan,
I can’t wait to see what you post next. I wanted to read what you are up to next but you left me in suspense. Good choice. I’ll read you next week. :) Being continually focused is difficult and one of my greatest challenges. You inspire me to stay on track with the important work.