Share your accomplishments!
Good morning. Don't be scared to toot your own horn.
Raise your hand if you have ever received a compliment from a boss, coworker, admiring fan, etc. and you sheepishly skirted the compliment.
It's a frustrating truth of our society that we are frequently nervous to acknowledge our accomplishments. We get oddly nervous to say, "Yes, I did do a great job on that last project!" or "Thank you for acknowledging the hard work I put in!" Somewhere in the history of humanity it became the societal norm to downplay our accomplishments, but that sentiment serves no one, ultimately.
And, of course, not all people do this. There are some in the world who unabashedly will tell you their accomplishments and it's empowering when you meet and surround yourself with those people.
A former boss of mine used to remind me that if I don't toot my own horn, who will? And he was right. You cannot count on others to always recount your greatest accomplishments and to sell you as a great employee, friend, partner, etc. I am here to tell you that it is okay to tell others about your accomplishments and to do so with a smile on your face. There is no shame in being proud of your accomplishments!
On this Wednesday, I challenge you to find a friend, family member, or coworker and share a recent accomplishment with them. Share a smile and share your pride in your accomplishments!
OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Haylie McCleney and Team USA to play July 5th exhibition game ahead of 2022 World Games.
Seeking motivation? Catch up with Sandra Frimerman-Berquist on Instagram!
Tianna Madison recently spoke at the 2022 EMYoga Summit on the topic of "The Importance of Loving and Caring for Yourself." Registration is still open and all interviews can be viewed online until April 30th!
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The most recent blog post from Colleen Young is now live! In this edition of "Overly Authentic," Young discusses the importance of trusting the process and remembering that it is normal to have off days.
Notable quote: "Trust and belief in yourself, your ability, and your coach is what will make the process easier to manage and will ultimately help you strive to be a better version of the athlete you were yesterday."
Read the full blog post here.
In case you missed the news last week, Alexander Massialas has teamed up with Panda Express for The Massialas Fencing Tour!
This in-depth clinic will help support a solid foundation in fencing skills, as well as provide tangible best practices in leadership, goal setting, and mindset training. In collaboration with Panda Express, the Tour will also provide scholarship opportunities to athletes from underserved communities.
Registration is now open for August 13 & 14 in Bellevue, Washington.
The 2022 Phillips 66 International Team Trials has splashed into action in Greensboro, NC. The meet runs from April 26-30.
Two days of competition have been completed and several athletes have begun to accumulate accolades:
Olivia Carter finished 5th in the A final of the 200 fly (2:08.90).
Beata Nelson claimed 1st in the B final of the 100 free (54.76) and Natalie Hinds finished 4th in the A final (53.65).
In the men's 100 free, Coleman Stewart collected 4th in the B final (49.35) and Kieran Smith posted a 48.51 for 7th in the A final.
Congrats to all of our athletes on a strong start to the 2022 Phillips 66 International Team Trials! Keep up with live results by clicking here.
The Future is Automated
The future is also female. But for the purpose of today's DYM segment, we're talking automated processes. The key to selling is to create, share, replicate, and repeat. Replicating is where automated processes come into play. When working to build an audience, sell a product, or sell yourself as an expert on a topic, you can automate several ways:
Create a toolbox or how-to for your product
Design FAQ pages with easy access
Set up an online shop for your pop-up store
Simple quizzes to identify customer needs/desires
Chatbot features on your website with a selection of typical inquiries that direct them to a suggested product, the correct individual in your company, or even a page on your website (hey, FAQ page )
Utilizing online services like Canva, Loom, or Google Suite are easy (and free) to kick it off, but moving on to paid services is one step that may be the game changer. Don't sleep on 'em!
Athletes: Find what works for you. Focus on it like crazy.
One of the cool things about 2022 is that there are more ways than ever for athletes to grow their platform. Investing in and growing your platform is the single best way to attract business opportunities.
Remember. Sponsorship deals are just one way for athletes to make money. In today’s market, sponsorship deals are often dominated by those with large social media followings. While this is not always the case, it’s important to understand the market you are playing in.
Not everyone is going to grow their IG account to 100k followers. It’s really hard. However, there are other ways you can spend your time and still get the attention of sponsors, advertisers, business partners and events.
Here are a few ways we are seeing athletes grow their platform and increase their value in the market:
Write a regular blog.
Embrace the age of the newsletter.
Get a buddy to help you with social media content.
Find what works for you. Focus more of your energy on that space. Don’t give up after the first few tries, these things take time. You will be surprised at the results and stress it takes off of you. Good luck, you can do it!
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It's about that time. Are you ready for the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama?
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A collection of the CG Sports Teams’ favorite random news of the week.
Random: The "Penguin Post Office" in Antarctica is hiring.
NFL: Los Angeles Rams release "On the Clock" film teaser.
MLB: A letter from the MLB details illicit technology use by the New York Yankees in the 2015 and '16 seasons.
MLB: A damaged T206 Honus Wagner card sells for $1,528,066 at an auction.
NBA: DeMarcus Cousins of the Denver Nuggets has been fined $15,000 for kicking towels into the stands during Game 4.
NHL: Customs officials at the Port of Champlain have seized 10 counterfeit 1936 Detroit Red Wings' Stanley Cup rings.
Champion's Mojo
How do you make time for the things you love – even when your schedule is inconsistent?
Masters Swimming Champion and emergency room physician Kurt Dickson says that he prioritizes swimming workouts, even if the time of day or length varies by the day. He talks with Kelly and Maria about how difficult experiences in the past few years drove him to his strongest swimming performances and how he is able to put performance anxiety into perspective.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
