You will Never Win if you Never Compete...

Morning people,
I just recently wrapped up another #TosynBucknorDaily Giveaway and it was lit!

It was so impromptu that the success has me going like, "Wow, there is something here!"
While running it though, I came across 3 kinds of people and that inspired this post.

The first set of people saw the competition and quickly entered.
They went for it, took a chance and I am guessing probably one or more of these ones won because
- they got in earlier
- put themselves out there by asking other people to help like their posts
- probably had fun with it.

The other set hesitated. I got a few comments like, "Should I bother? But I do not have many followers" etc.
Hesitating to consider things is not wrong. You can always sit down and consider the options but from this set, a few joined the first set and went for it, but majority went in for the other set. The one below.

The third set either started off like the second but decided to give in to their fears, doubts and cynicism. They decided not to go for it. Some others immediately pointed out the flaws in the competition and kept asking us to change the rules. In the end, they did not enter.

In all of these three sets of people I learnt something.

From the first set, I learnt that you truly miss a 100% of the shots you do not take. Instead of never competing and therefore never winning, once in a while, take the first step and like Nike, do it!

From the second set, I learnt the value of thinking and weighing my options. Not every-time act first; sometimes think, plan then execute. It is not that they did not have fears or doubts, it is just that those who still went for it, did it, INSPITE OF. And is that not what we are always taught? To do things INSPITE of our fears and anxiety?

From the final set, I learnt the danger of removing myself from a situation without even trying.
When you have nothing to lose (the competition simply required a repost with the winner being chosen based on likes and as such would cost nothing), why not go for it? If you remove yourself from every game, how can you ever play to win?

What do you think?

I gave a Talk on Social Media and s.h.a.r.ed these 4 Practical tips

It is a New day and I am feeling good!
I may be one of the few people to actually like Mondays. I cannot help it, on Monday, I feel superhuman.
Yesterday I went over my digital strategy once again, and I thought of the things I do that help, and the ones that made things worse. I would like to s.h.a.r.e some of those with you, and these are also some of what I s.h.a.r.ed when I spoke at the Zapphaire Connect Series.

- Post consistently, at least Once a day!
This one gets a lot of groans from people but once you get into it it becomes easier.
Ensure you post at least one thing daily because consistency and regularity on social media helps with engagement.
A good trick is to take advantage of most common hashtags like #ManCrushMonday #WomanCrushWednesday #ThrowbackThursday and more.

- Make yourself easy to find on your platforms
If your name is available, it is best to use that as your handle. If it is not, whatever you do use as your handle, ensure you also put your name or your company's name in the 'Name' sections. This way, if someone is searching for your name, your profile will still pop up.

- s.h.a.r.e these kinds of content
You can have fun with your content online but apart from your uniquely created type of content, you can also try things like Trending topics, Questions, Quotes and Motivation, Beautiful scenery, Giveaways, etc.
These kinds help with your engagement and make your page easy to fall in love with.

- Have fun with it and be yourself!
Why would we follow clones? Be your absolute self online and have fun with it!

If you want more social media tips and advise, search 'social media' on this blog. I also have some on my YouTube

#MondayMotivation In all your Building, Build Confidence!

My 'Quote of the Day' was from tennis player, Sloane Stephens and it is up on my Instagram now.
She basically says if you have confidence you can do anything and I have to concur!

I was thinking the other day of how sometimes even when it comes to fashion, confidence is key. I mean, how does Rihanna get away with her experimental sense of style? Because she is bad ass, and because she is confidence.

Confidence, where not innate, can be difficult to build. It requires a good blend of 'F what they say' and learning to listen. Confidence is being stubborn enough to not give up on what you believe, turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones and never staying down nor stagnant.

If like me, you struggle sometimes, there are some things that help
- Look good!
This is not about being shallow. If what you wear fits you well and you put your head up straight, you will automatically be more assured than if your clothes are loose fitting.

- Replace negative thoughts with the positive.
Instead of what you can't do or should not have done, think of the great things you do! When you have doubts, be realistic but think happy thoughts.

- Talk to yourself
Not on a bus o! Ehen.
When you can, just speak to yourself with your confidence confessions. A lot of battles are mental, give yourself that mental boost!

- Prepare
Research and read up on what you have to do so that when you do do it, it is with confidence.
If you are not well prepared say to present in your class or office, your confidence will go down the drains. When you feel 100 percent ready, you will be more confident already.

I hope this helps and do s.h.a.r.e what you do to boost your confidence with me in the comments.