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\nI was speaking with a friend recently who is wanting to build a group around a particular topic of interest.\u00a0 It’s been difficult to get it launched, to get a wide range of people excited to join him.<\/p>\n

His goal is to get this group running by the end of October.\u00a0 To himself, he’s been thinking about it as “I want to have this group running by the end of the month.”\u00a0 To others who might be candidates to join the group, it’s been a bit like “I would like you to join this new group, I want to have our first meeting by the end of the month.”<\/p>\n

That might be one of the problems with getting people to join.<\/p>\n

I asked him what would be different if he went ahead and scheduled the date and time, and reserved the meeting venue.\u00a0 What he ends up with is a MUCH more powerful and compelling message.<\/p>\n

For himself, the goal now shifts to “I’m having the meeting on that specific day.\u00a0 I’d better make sure we have enough people and that it’s a great first meeting!”<\/p>\n

For others, the message is now “This group is meeting on that specific day.\u00a0 You don’t want to miss the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fantastic opportunity, so you’d better let me know by the end of this week if you want me to reserve your place!”<\/p>\n

You can see that he’s now moved from INTENTION to ACTION, from HOPING to DOING.\u00a0 Likewise, his contacts will sense that:<\/p>\n

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  • Yes, this is real – it has a time, date, and venue<\/li>\n
  • There’s a firm deadline for me to take action<\/li>\n
  • There’s more energy behind what’s being offered, because there’s a concrete plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Of course, putting this stake in the ground is a bit scary.\u00a0 What happens if he sets the meeting but nobody shows up?\u00a0 Will this crush his spirit?<\/p>\n

    But he’s searching for people who want to take action, who want to get compelling value from working together.\u00a0 When they sense his commitment is not complete, they’re going to be reluctant to jump on board.<\/p>\n

    Where does this apply in your life and career?\u00a0 What would happen if you just gathered your courage, and moved something important from being an INTENTION to being in ACTION?<\/p>\n

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Carl Dierschow is a Certified Small Fish Business Coach<\/a> and author of the career management guide, Mondays Stink! 23 Secrets to Rediscover Delight and Fulfillment in Your Work<\/em>. He is a career coach for those going through interesting transitions, and works with small business owners who need to create breakthroughs in achieving their business goals. Find out more at www.Dierschow.com<\/a> and www.SmallFish.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in individual career coaching, group coaching, or other resources which might help you with difficult choices, please contact Carl at carl@dierschow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 2011 Possibilities Partnership LLC<\/td>\n

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