Goals and Planning

The long holiday weekend hasn’t been much of a holiday. I have been fighting with my book. Not that it’s not coming together. Just that I wish I could wave a wand and “make it so,” as Captain Picard would say. I have said no to numerous invitations, including a party that I sent my […]

Received this press release from The Guild: The Guild is launching a competition today that may be of interest to your readers. Titled the Art of Inspiration, the competition is designed to identify original works of art with the power to communicate and transport. Images can be a color, a beautiful landscape, an act of

I don’t usually make resolutions, but I believe there are some on on this list that could be turned into goals. What say you?   RESOLVE to update my mailing list on a regular basis. RESOLVE to use my mailing list on a regular basis. RESOLVE to organize my mailing list on a computer database.

One of my marketing gurus is Robert Middleton, who writes for those of us who have service businesses (non-artists). His InfoGuru Manual has been extremely helpful to me. This week he shares secrets to staying on track with your goals, including: Make a Public Promise Write It Down Put It on the Calendar Get Support

After you have made SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely), take a few more steps to help make them a reality: 1) Write them down. Write them clearly and with detail. Write them so you envision and believe in them2) Tell someone of your intentions. If you don’t have a coach to work

SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely) is an acronym used when setting goals. Are your goals SMART?

Did you check out today’s Art Marketing Action newsletter? I understand that you might not have had time yet to write down all of your accomplishments for 2006, but I hope you don’t skip the process. Give yourself credit for all you have done. And, while you’re at it, decide how you will celebrate. What’s

In keeping with tomorrow’s edition of the Art Marketing Action newsletter, I want to share some of my highlights of 2006. It was fun to write them down and recall everything. Well, okay, I can’t recall everything. Fortunately, I have a monthly coaching call with my coach, Cynthia Morris, and write these down on a

Today’s Art Marketing Action newsletter gives you ideas on how to trick yourself into doing the tasks you don’t enjoy. I mention: Take baby steps. You’ll eventually get there. Block out time on your calendar. It shows your commitment. Set your timer. You can do anything for 30 minutes. Get out of your house or