London, UK

Well, we’re nearly two months into 2010. How are things shaping up for you? Have you made a good start and encouraged by the progress you may have made towards this year’s objectives? Or, are you still floundering, unable to make inroads in any project you could be working on? If you think you’re in the latter category, take heart. We are still in a time of retraction and recession. Things will take time to come to fruition. Be persistent, be determined. In my particular area of endeavour, it’s about the completing the weekly task of contacting, most of the time by telephone cold-calling, a variety of organisations, including agents, for presenter and MC work opportunities. I can assure you it’s a hard slog!
Just the other day, I wrote suggesting that you take things one step at a time but I’d like to expand a little on that. Taken steps for the sake of steps may not get you where you want to be. Better to bolster up some more courage and really get outside your comfort zone. The trouble is, you’re too comfortable in your comfort zone aren’t you? So how do we cast off the shackles of self-limitation? How about these for starters?
1. Set a realistic objective everyday and don’t stop until you’ve achieved it.
2. If you are an avid networker, contact three people each day, or re-kindle an old friendship or acquaintance.
3. At the end of each day, think about being grateful for what you have, not what you don’t have.