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Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Danielle Bradley — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:16:14 -0000

NSCS Convention Challenge
Danielle Bradley
Update

Mr. Ferriss,

I just wanted to give you an update on the contacts I have made. Prior to August 1 I worked hard towards reaching the various "unreachables" but ran out of time in receiving their responses. Since, the first time I posted I have received 2 more responses. Charlie Crist, Governor of Florida called me 2 days ago in response to 2 voice mail messages and an email I sent to him. In response to the questions, "what were your dreams and goals that helped lead you to where you are today?" and "what would you say are the main contributing factors to you reaching your goals?" he said, "I wanted to try to serve others and help the people of Florida" and the main contributing factors were "hard work, being tenacious, and having strong support from family and friends."

I also received a nice letter from Jack Nicklaus. He said his “career goal was to always be the best-to always aspire to win…more important, however, is my goal to be the best husband, father and grandfather that I could be.” The main factors that contributed to his success on the golf course were “hard work, dedication, and the desire to be the best” as well as “a loving and supportive family.”

I am still awaiting a reply from Shimon Peres. If you have seen the recent news, you will know that he has been extremely busy with all that is going on with the prime minister. But, when I receive a reply I will post it.

I realize that all that I am posting is past the deadline, but I want to take this challenge to completion. I feel that it is important for myself to finish it.

Sincerely,
Danielle Bradley

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Jerry Howard — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:04:57 -0000

Tim,

I read your book last fall and have enjoyed it. You mentioned getting into an Ivy league school and doing it without the grades. I would really like to know more to that story. You said you made cassettes to sell, but later destroyed them.

In short, I put on sporting events for athletes to get "exposure" from college scouts. I do a talk called inside recruiting helping parents and athletes take control of their destiny of college.

I live near Boulder, CO. If you are ever speaking near Denver, I would love to come and hear you.

thanks
Jerry Howard

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Brie — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:58:01 -0000

I now genuinely enjoy people after a lifetime of being "stuck-up".

What made the difference? I finally grew up and realized that people really do need people (for any hope of happiness in this world)!

Think about it!

Brie

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Curtis — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:41:19 -0000

Thanks Tim! This is great. I personally personally don't like Clinton, but i think credibility and wisdom is really shown when we can learn from both those we don't like as well as those we do. Great post, very helpful, I'm definitely going to apply all these points to my life.

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VagabondoDigitale — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:56:39 -0000

Very Good.. ;)
Thx and happy new year !

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Dan — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:49:54 -0000

Tim, do you get involved with politics? Are there any candidates that you support? Can you talk about how politicians could use tactics that you have used to get a following of your book and your blog?

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Matthew Cornell — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:33:50 -0000

What a great interview, Tim. Thanks a ton!

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Eliffio — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:44:27 -0000

Hello Matt. My wife took the course 17 years ago in Panama. She says it was great, it helped her improve her relationship with people, work teams, etc, it also helped her to eliminate the fear of interacting with people, making her a better "speaker" and, the best of all: she is a person who smiles all day long. That was something she was born with, but it was "reinforced" with the course.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

Eliffio.

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Matt Bailey — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:24:54 -0000

Hey guys,

Iâ€™m curious if anyone here has taken or knows of the Dale Carnegie course and if you recommend it. Im asking because it is very expensive (1800 cnd) but if it has worked then I will dive intoit.. pleaselet me know soon!

Thanks!

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Matt Bailey — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:24:35 -0000

Hey guys,

I'm curious if anyone here has taken or knows of the Dale Carnegie course and if you recommend it. Im asking because it is very expensive (1800 cnd) but if it has worked then I will dive intoit.. pleaselet me know soon!

Thanks!

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Diane — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:55:48 -0000

I am in the middle of reading your book. One of the steps I am taking as a goal is to write to you and ask what method you consider as the best one to get my book published and if self published, which groups do you like.

Thank you.

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

LC — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:06:05 -0000

Let me tell you. I am a negative and bitchy person. I was blown away by how beautiful this woman's suggestions are. I think my life has changed forever. Thank you!

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Kate — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:05:12 -0000

Aloha Tim!
You are brilliant and 4HWW reignited a lot in me after some years of being stuck in society's reality. I don't really know what the online etiquette is but I wanted you to know that I refer to you a lot on my website (which is brand spankin new and still under construction). I hope that's okay:)

Thank you for writing that book! Truth is- I am not even done with it but makin big changes...

Kate

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Alex (Intellimind) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:34:49 -0000

this is some of the best advice i've heard in a while, thanks for this enlightning post

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Yamil — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:33:43 -0000

Thanks for this post, the "palms up" concept is something that I practice but I just realized that I need to go out there and network, in person. Most of my clients are somewhere in the US and our communications are basically over the phone and email. I do make it a point to make a "personal" connection as much as possible and have been pretty successful with this approach but I definitely want to try the live networking more.

This was super! Thanks!

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

chrisse morton — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:00:20 -0000

Hi Tim:
read ur book of course. utilized many suggestions and ideas with great results already. Just wanted to let you and your readers know that there are a ton of (really) old motivational books, about 50 of which I forgot I had and read about six years ago. I dug them all out and am now reading the Magic of thinking Big by David J Schwartz. Although this was first published in 1959 (a year after I was born, yikes!) it still has some of the best advice that still makes so much sense today, although some of the $$ bits and bobs seem a bit 50's! Another great author is Dr Wayne Dyer, I have read most of his many books too and although there is a lot of spiritual reference it holds up whenever you are having one of those days! which I am sure despite your great success, you still experience them once in a while!
As for confidence, if you have nothing else going for you, that will get you just about anywhere you want to go.
Keep up the good work!

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

CoachKip — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:36:39 -0000

What a great article. The acting with supreme confidence was great. It can be a lot of fun to. My Father taught me this. We used to walk around campuses after football games. He would just start trying doors. If it was open he would walk in and start looking around. He told me that if you see anyone just act like you are supposed to be here.
One time we stumbled onto the biology department. They took us into the labs in the back and we feed and played with a whole bunch of exotic snakes, lizards, and other creepy animals. It was great!

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Teena E. Mason — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:28:34 -0000

Thanks for this incredible post. Your book is great too!

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Teena Mason — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:47:13 -0000

Great Advice....This is an awesome site! Thanks!

Teena E. Mason

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Tom Anderson — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:58:21 -0000

It seems to me that most recent presidents are good at networking. I don't think you can win an election without having a solid network behind you. I don't care for Bush's ideals but I've heard that he is very "charming" in person. But if I had my druthers I'd rather network with Bill. ;-)

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Erika Moore — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:52:50 -0000

In my view, you have in fact GAINED credibility with the Bill Clinton reference (though you had plenty to begin with). Whether or not there is agreement with every decision the man made, he is a master at connection -- we can all learn a great deal from him. It is also to your credit that you clearly don't delete posts that attack. Again, well done.

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

FT — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:05:57 -0000

Clinton was indeed the best networker the whitehouse has ever seen. Clinton is very charismatic and people are naturally drawn to him. Those are traits that are God given, imo.

Even after his error in judgment ;) his approval rating was at an all time high. The man definately had/has "it".

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Dominic Hrabe — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:46:29 -0000

Tim -

You have really outdone yourself on this post. What value?!

I'm buying her book as I write this, if you can imagine the unparalleled magnitude of this multi-tasking.

Once again, thanks for all the effort, my friend.
You have one stellar vision. And an even brighter and clearer strategy for carrying out that vision.

Cheers (back at you),
Dominic Hrabe

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

Karl Schmieder — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:57:00 -0000

Tim - Another fantastic post. Great interview and great tips. Keep interviewing movers and shakers. You definitely have a knack for it (small understatement) and your interview subjects respond in-kind. Look forward to the next posts.

Re: Networking Tips from the White House

R. Kuja — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:06:25 -0000

I'm with you Tim! With regard to Walters particular situation, a good starting point is another part of Christine's advice: focus on loving the people when you walk in the room, then maybe you can open with what you appreciate about one of a persons qualities. If all else fails you can just restate the obvious, "Sharp suit, that really looks great on you!..."

Christine,
Another Homerun! I can see why President Clinton wasn't letting go of your hand!