100 Lame Excuses For Not Innovating

Excuses, excuses.

We're great at coming up with them when we could be innovating instead. Here are 100 excuses that get in the way. Do any apply to you? Read more .

You're expert. Fine. What good is that if you aren't recognized for your wisdom? While you're waiting for an award, these five steps will help you (I skip #4). Read more.

Here's help with item #1.

The Best Way To Spend Five Minutes Right Now

We have so much on the go.

That doesn't stop us from wasting time. Even five minutes matter. What's the most productive way to spend five minutes right now? Read more

How To Get More Clients

If you have too many clients, skip this article. If you could use more, see what accountants are doing. The same ideas could work for you. Read more

The Reflecting Pool

1. What about Bob: Is your name memorable?
2. How much time does social media take each week?
3. A nominee's view of the Business Excellence Awards from the Toronto Board of Trade
4. Boost productivity: Three gadgets get things done
5. Life lessons from a 50 year old
6. Rate hikes: Is your advisor sleeping on the job?
7. RIP: What happens if your insurance advisor dies?
8. RIP: Steve Jobs "buttoned up". Have you?

• Riscario Insider blog:2010 , 2009 , 2008 , 2007 
• Marketing Actuary blog:2010 , 2009 , 2008 , 2007 
• Marketing Reflections:year one,  year two
  

So much has happened since last month. I turned 50 and shared my life lessons. That may be a memory for you or an upcoming milestone.

I got nominated for a Business Excellence Award. The real reward is when others think you're good enough to win.

Thanks for reading. Feel free to send your comments, questions and article suggestions. Let's learn and share.

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--- Promod

PS Once again, I'm available to  speak or conduct an Actuarial Insurance Review .

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