Posts by Steve Bimpson
Holding on to Negative Emotions is Like ….
Holding on to negative emotions is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone; you’re the one who gets burned! This is my own version of a quotation by the Buddha that goes; “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at…
Read MoreIs the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
I love this question, so I’ll say it again; Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? What do I mean? Let me give you a simple example of just one area of business where you should be asking this question. Ultimately, it can be applied to many areas. Some of you will be aware that I…
Read MoreHow Many People Benefit When We Give a Referral?
I’d like to tell you an interesting story that clearly illustrates how many people benefit when we give a referral. Although this story relates, directly, to business networking – as does the point I’m making here – I believe that this is how giving works in any situation, not just when it comes to a…
Read MoreSteve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech
When it comes to inspiration, the single greatest resource is, and always has been, people and Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech is absolutely crammed full of inspiration. In the speech, Steve tells us 3 stories from his past in order to make 3 particular points but each story is peppered with golden nuggets of inspiration…
Read MoreThe Don’t Quit Poem
by Edgar A. Guest I find that the Don’t Quit poem is always there to remind me with a ‘Don’t Quit’ message to keep me going when things seem tough. And things do seem tough for all of us at times. No-one’s immune to that. You may well have heard this before but you can…
Read MoreThe True Nature of Giving
If we want to build relationships that result in us receiving referrals (Referral Networking) then we have to be prepared to give referrals or, at least, give something of true value to those people that we are in these relationships with. After all, it’s a little arrogant of us to expect others to give us…
Read MoreA Little Teamwork Toilet Humour
Teamwork is one of the most fundamental contributing elements to success in practically every area of life or business. Without other people, it’s very difficult to do much more than ‘just get by’. Think about it for a minute: What areas of life aren’t enhanced as a result of teamwork? Your job, your business, the…
Read MoreSix Degrees of Separation
I first heard about the concept of Six Degrees of Separation more than 10 years ago at a seminar I attended. The idea is a simple one: that we’re all linked to anyone we may care to meet, anywhere in the world, through no more than 6 levels of contacts. This whole idea, originally proposed…
Read MoreEver Worry About What People Think of You?
I think that all of us, at one time or another, have worried about what people think of us (and will do again). In fact, I’d hazard a guess that quite a large proportion of people worry about that quite often. Given the headline of my post, maybe you can relate to this? I must…
Read MoreThe 3 Levels of Business Networking
In terms of how effective business networking can be, there are 3 distinct levels that you can choose to play at. The first level is the least effective, but it’s also where the majority of networkers spend their time and effort. Level 3, on the other hand, is the ‘nirvana of networking’ and it’s where…
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