So really, what does it take to run a successful online business? I have been pondering this question for a few days now as I work through my ads for my campaign online. I think you need to have some basic tech skills, and you need to know how to make your ad stand out above the rest. In the video I watched this week they suggested making each letter in your ad a capital. While this goes against everything I learned in 2nd grade English class, I think it came in handy for the ad building. Not only did it make my ad stand out, but it was pretty easy to read. I also put a few keywords into my ad so that it would trigger the Adword coding and get me to the top of the search. Now I am ready to launch my first ad campaign.
This week I read a summary of the book titled The 7 Habits of Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. The book lists 7 habits to develop to become more effective in the workforce and an all around better leader to your peers. It breaks down the steps into dependency, independence, and interdependence. The habit that I found most interesting is Habit 7 Sharpen the saw. So what does sharpen the saw mean? It means don't forget to take care of yourself while you are working with others. Covey lists several ways to practice self care. Physical exercise daily, spiritual renewal, mental dimension, and a social/emotional dimension. As I type this post I am in school trying to finish my bachelors degree that was started 22 years ago. I have always felt that I wold go back someday, and what I realized after reading this summary i that we are born as learners, soaking in everything. When we don't progress mentally we are not fulfilled in all asp...
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