In the 133rd Edition of Tuesday Tactics (2/7/2012): | 
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Scott's Thoughts: The Power of Self-Respect
“Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.”
Clint Eastwood
Pride and confidence in one's self; a feeling that one is behaving with honor and dignity. That's one concise definition of self-respect that I think we can all understand. What I find interesting about Clint Eastwood's quote is the connection between self-respect and self-discipline.
For entrepreneurs and real estate agents, a tremendous amount of self-discipline is required. Running a business means being a self-starter, and at times the discipline it takes can seem to wane with our energy and our doubts.
But is it possible that some internal lack of confidence or pride holds us back? If we are failing to maintain self-discipline, perhaps it is a call to examine our actions and the accompanying internal monologue which evaluates and judges our actions. Are we being too hard on ourselves? Are we perhaps guilty over some decisions we know were not on the up-and-up? Do we know that in a situation recently we could have acted more honorably?
Self-respect leads to self-discipline, and rigorous self-discipline leads to momentum. We accomplish one thing and it leads to our next accomplishment, and before we know it, the momentum of our action ensures right actions, right thinking, and dignified motion in our lives.
This is a tremendously powerful cycle to harness and reinforce in your life, and if you've never made the connection between self-respect and positive momentum, perhaps these tough-love words of wisdom from Clint Eastwood will stick in your mind today. Do not attend merely to the cause of self-discipline, but go deeper and consider the health of your self-respect. It may be the key to getting the big picture in line.
Photo credit: downhilldom1984
Here's to your continued success,
Scott Levitt
President, Oakley Signs & Graphics
Free Download: Oakley Signs & Graphics iPhone App
We're very happy to announce that Oakley Signs & Graphics has just released its first iOS app, and you can download it for free today:
Download the Oakley Signs & Graphics App:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oakley-signs-graphics/id497801618?mt=8
The first version of the app allows you to quickly and easily schedule an appointment with our customer service reps and sign artists, call Oakley Signs directly, and browse the store. The app will also integrate any appointments you make with our staff right into your calendar and you anconfirmation.
We have enhancements planned for the future, but right now you have one more easy way to remind you where you buy your signs and a direct line to get in touch.
Please download the app if you use an Apple iOS device and let us know what you think. If you like the app, please write us a nice red share the link to the app with your office!
Thanks to all of our loyal Tuesday Tactics readers.
The New Journal: Path.com
An intriguing newapplication has been drawing a lot of attention recently from people who enjoy apps like Instagram, Foursquare, and Twitter. It's based in San Francisco and it's called Path.
From the Path.com website:
"The designers and engineers at Path have dreamed up and realized the Smart Journal--a journal that's with you everywhere you go, posts entries without your effort, combines photo, video, music, people, places, and text, and most importantly, includes your loved ones. Path upholds the expectations for privacy of both thephone and the journal with its limited, intimate, more personal network."
Path's interface is intuitive and pleasing, and the app allows you to selectively share your updated with people on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, or simply keep the information within your Path network.
In many ways, Path is an intriguing app for those who feel that they would like a more "private" social network compared to the more public face of Facebook and Twitter. It's a great tool for your inner circle, because by default, all posts to Path are private.
If you've felt the pinch of balancing a public and private life with social media, you might want to explore Path. It also seems like a great way to selectively share your community with public networks, from charming neighborhoods and listings to local haunts and businesses you support.
Path is available for both iPhone and Android.
New Google Analytics Features
Do you really know how people find and use your website? For as much talk as we hear about how important an effective website is for generating leads and marketing both your services and the clients you represent, it's surprising how few agents take an active interest in vital information you can gather about your website with Google Analytics.
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Catch Up! Links to Last Week's Articles
Did you miss last week's edition of Tuesday Tactics? Accidentally it to the trash? No worries, we have all of last week's articles available online at the new Tuesday Tactics Website:
Scott's Thoughts: Finding Your Voice
http://www.tuesdaytactics.com/scotts-thoughts-finding-your-voice/
Bad Habits to Break (Partof 5)
http://www.tuesdaytactics.com/bad-habits-to-break-part-5-of-5/
A Screenshot's Worth 1000 Words: Skitch.com
http://www.tuesdaytactics.com/a-screenshots-worth-1000-words-skitch-com/
AutomateReminders with FollowUp.cc
http://www.tuesdaytactics.com/automate-email-reminders-with-followup-cc/
About Scott Levitt & Tuesday Tactics
Scott Levitt is the President of Oakley Signs & Graphics and consultant to business owners both inside and outside the real estate industry. With a background in web development and online marketing dating back to 1994, Scott has built and sold several successful web-based businesses.
Tuesday Tactics was developed in the Fall of 2008 to help real estate agents survive and thrive in an increasingly challenging market. In addition to Oakley Signs & Graphics , Scott is also the founder of My Real Helper, a real estate agent marketing service designed to help agents build real rapport with their clients and prospects.
| Scott is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses through practical, actionable advice. Connect with Scott on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. |    |
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 | In addition to the helpful tips provided by the Tuesday Tactics Newsletter, Scott Levitt's the president of Oakley Signs & Graphics. A family-owned business since 1972, Oakley Signs is dedicated to supplying real estate agents with the best prices on quality signs, delivered in record time. Show your support for Tuesday Tactics by ordering your sign and sign-related supplies direct from Oakley online or by phone at 1(800)373-5330. |
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