DSSP #71: Overcoming Challenges

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #71: Overcoming Challenges

Coming up on this week's show: Hooters girls, a holiday gift idea and overcoming challenges.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to heidim@heidimillerpresents.com or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

1:10 New Sponsor!

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2:10 Listener Mail

Welcome Dan Felix  to the blogosphere and podosphere! He comments that using sex to sell seems to work well for Hooters; Heidi comments that while that the Hooters grils may promote that restaurant experience very well, would they work as well to promote, say, semiconductors? 4:25 Erich Viege from South Africa calls in with a tip on how to keep on task when interviewing so as not to lose focus

6:15 Tip: Holiday Gift idea!

Did you know that you can get M&M’s customized with your own message? Go to www.mymms.com/holiday9 and see how they would look with your own message. The prices are reasonable for such a clever gift!

8:30 Shout out from Joe of A Guy, a Girl and a Bottle podcast

8:45 Topic: Overcoming Challenges

Thom Scott wrote a great article on how to overcome challenges using creative thinking. His tips include reframing your problem as a challenge; taking note of all of the constraints and assumptions you have about solving your challenge; trying to solve the challenge in small chunks; keeping a creative voice at the back of your head; getting outside yourself; and being patient

Wrap-up
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