12 clicks to clarity

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Twelve Clicks to Clarity A Reminder of the Often Forgotten

success effectiveness

clarity

results

connection

A 2-Minute Productivity Booster

Conceived, Written & Designed by David Winkelman

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Can a little reminder !boost your productivity?!

Let’s see.!

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Let’s talk about success.!

When things appear too basic, !

people take them for granted.!

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What’s obvious seems too simple . . .!

too automatic, !quick and easy.!

But achieving !simplicity is !rarely quick when !working with !human variables.!

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Making what’s simple be easy!usually involves a practice . . .!

which takes time and patience.!

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Expecting simple !to be easy !is like expecting !a child to walk in !her first month.!

WOULD WE EXPECT THAT?!

What’s first seen as !“obvious” is often not.!

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Success in business requires:!a) Clarity b) Leverage.!

leverage.

REWARD

INVESTMENT

Clarity is leverage.

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Without clarity and leverage, !effort is wasted.!

Sales, profits and sustainability − down.!

(So take nothing for granted.)!

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• Clarity is tangible state of mind and body. !

• Clarity is required for consistent, repeatable action. !

• Clarity alone does not guarantee effective action.!

• Knowing something doesn’t make you clear.!

Big Tip #1: Get Leverage with Clarity!Know What Clarity IS . . . and ISN’T.!

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• Most people THINK they communicate clearly.!

• Knowing something doesn’t guarantee your clarity.!

•  Clarity only comes through getting good feedback.!

Big Tip #2: Use this Leverage Consistently!

Fast Clarity Makes You Valuable!

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Effectiveness!requires constant clarity.!

. . . Therefore constant feedback.!

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Clarity can be created or destroyed in seconds . . . !

. . .with it effectiveness and results.!

How often do YOU ask for AND USE feedback?!

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What could!

YOU do!! !

differently now?!

If this has made a difference to you, let others know.

If it hasn’t, let me know.!