Personal Branding Tip 258 · Visibility
Move Within Five Seconds
When you catch yourself hesitating over a pitch, post or introduction, make one move toward it within five seconds, before doubt has time to start.
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Why It Works
Eric took the five second rule from a conversation with Annie Lai: move toward the scary thing before doubt has time to activate.
Where It Comes From
- Category
- Visibility: Being found by the people who should find you.
- In the Series
- Tip 258 of 365. One tip leads each day, in order, and the cycle begins again after the last.
Visibility
More on Visibility
Tip 271 · VisibilityGet Cited Where Answers Come FromList three places that write about your field, such as a trade outlet, a podcast or a directory. Pitch one this month so your name appears beyond your own pages.
Tip 277 · VisibilityWiden Distribution Before LaunchAhead of your next release, list every platform and store your audience uses. Choose broad distribution over exclusivity unless you have a clear reason.
Tip 281 · VisibilityKeep Your Stage Pitch ShortOn your next talk, spend nearly all your time on the audience and only a few minutes on yourself. Make any offer simple and on topic.
Engagements
Your name is already being interpreted. The question is who are they, and what are they thinking?
Engagements are accepted by application and seats are limited each quarter. Tell us who you are, what you are building, and the position you intend to hold.
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