Lot’s to catch up on. As you may or may have not noticed, last week’s That’s A Wrap was bypassed due to the release of the 1st Edition of The Synergy of Business & Blogging. If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, please do so. It’s a compilation of 31 awesome articles from 31 popular bloggers.
Another week – another juicy list of sites and resources to check out. It’s been a great week in virtual reality and I’ve discovered a few golden nuggets to add to my growing repertoire of websites. Hey, I seek inspiration where ever I can. 
Cool Stuff To Check Out
Diana Adams from BitRebels.com lists 8 Ways To Write Killer Headlines.
The tips cover:
- Keeping your title short
- Don’t ask yes-no questions
- Using list titles
- Using a current event in the title
- Be Very Specific
- Use Power Adjectives
If you are in need of some ‘headline’ reconstruction work, then this is a great article to give you some ideas. My favorite tip is when she discusses ‘power adjectives’; very interesting stuff!
Neil Pasricha’s give a wonderful rendition of enjoying the simple things in life. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out this video. He talks about things such embracing your “inner 3 year old”; seeing things as if it were the first time.
His blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life’s simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this talk from TEDxToronto, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that’s truly awesome.
Here’s another tasty video for you. It was an interview done by David Garland from Rise To The Top with Michael Hyatt on the ‘Future of Publishing & Publishers‘. I have to admit, I had not heard of Michael prior to this interview, but I’m glad I do now! I won’t get into the details … you’ll have to watch for yourself. However, I will leave you with the comment I posted on David’s site:
I agree with what you and Michael say about people deciding to publish their books digitally (via ebooks) first and then looking into hard cover publication due to the low cost and low risk factor.
With the continue rise of people using devices such as the Kindle and IPad, it’s a no-brainer I think. Add to that the fact that people can submit their ebooks to ebook directories for pennies compared to the cost of publishing a hard cover, well, that says it all.
Great interview gentlemen. I have contemplated writing a book (in the far future
P.S. Love the 2-minute rule and the inbox zero!! Will definitely use it…thanks!!
The video is 33 minutes long, but well worth it. Learning about the 2-minute rule and the inbox zero concept was alone worth watching the video!
Social Media Examiner this past week posted the ‘7 Blogging Tips from Top Bloggers‘. Here Amy Porterfield recommends 7 bloggers that you should follow if you are serious about taking your blog/online business to the next level.
Here are the top bloggers listed:
Convince and Convert by Jay Baer
Flight New Media by Rich Brooks
The Blog Squad by Denise Wakeman
SmartBrief by Rob Birgfeld
Social Media Examiner,Michael Stelzner
Permission Marketing Seth Godin’s Blog
The Rise to the Top by David Garland (hmmm…made it for the second time on this post. He must be doing something right. )
All exceptional bloggers you can learn a thing or two from.
OK, so this is a bit out of the norm on NewBizBlogger, but I value the need to physically and emotionally regroup yourself. Running an online business is tough work and it’s important to find ways to relax and center yourself so you have the energy and motivation to continue to move forward.
Of course this can be done with eating right and exercise, however, other methods such as meditation can be very useful as well. I came across this site this week that I thought would be helpful. It’s called ‘Meditation Practice: Preparation for Beginners‘ by This Time This Space.
What I like about this post is that it’s very simple to do! I’m not one to sit still and meditate for 20-30 minutes, the whole time trying to figure out if I’m doing it “correctly”. This article gives you simple, easy steps that in the long run can provide huge benefits. Give it a shot!
Today’s last recommend reading goes to Hector Cuevas. Hector lists ‘12 [No BS] Reasons To Take Massive Action Today‘! Really well thought out reasons and it was extremely enjoyable to read. I think most people unfortunately fall victim to their ‘reasons’ which keeps them from moving forward in their business. Well Hector debunks these… go check it out.
Resources
This week’s resource to check out is MyLiveSignature.com. This site allows you to create a digital signature for free! Love me some free stuff. You can actually write your own signature or use one of their preset templates.
Here’s one I created:
Cool huh?
Last Thoughts
These last couple of weeks I’ve made attempts to take the focus off of NewBizBlogger and put it onto others. With the release of the publication on January 7th and Twitter Challenge, I’ve made it about trying to see the ‘big picture’; that no man is an island.
My point: Of course work your business, but focus your energy on others and what they are up to. Notice the impact you can make on others and the world.
I will leave you with this one last video. It’s from The Oatmeal. What I love about The Oatmeal is that he takes the every mundane things in life and injects fun at them. Maybe we all need to do that more often.
If you’ve enjoyed this weeks That’s A Wrap, please feel free to share it! Ciao for now. 
hey Michele,
very nice tips for writing titles and new for me
thanks a lot !!!
MyLiveSignature.com is where I’m headed now, thanks for the cool tip!
You’re welcome Dennis. Have fun with it!
Awesome wrap, and I too will be checking out that “MyLiveSig” after this. Never heard about it and sounds like fun. Fun is what I normally look for during weekends just to relax somewhat, like you said.
Anyway, off to see Hector’s “reasoning” and in the meantime, have a great weekend.
oops, sorry about the “dup” comment here, but I did notice earlier this week and forgot to mention about you “new” logo. Seems you have made your choice
That’s great. Good thing you left the “about me” on the right side still, haha. JK.. now it’s a wrap
@DiTesco, You can “dup” comment anytime you want.
Yeah, after being wishy-washy about the header, I decided “why not do both!” Silly me trying to decide between one or the other.
The cartoon got the most votes, but my picture came a CLOSE second (off by 1 or 2 votes). I really liked the cartoon one too, but I like the personal touch of showing my face as this in not only a blog about tips & training but on my views and experiences.
Anyway,
have fun with your signature and have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Michele,
Another value-packed Wrap Up here.
I read Hector’s post and loved it. It kills excuse-making it its tracks.
As for the Meditation post I will head over in a few. I meditate every morning and most nights for a set amount of time. Since beginning this practice I’ve achieved greater peace of mind which has led to increased effectiveness. Meditation is a powerful activity.
Thanks for sharing your insight Michele.
RB
Woof…you are a whirlwind Ryan! I just followed from Twitter, to FB, to here…can’t seem to catch up with you. LOL You are a force to be reckoned with!
I remember you saying you meditated and how much it’s helped you. I’ve always had such a hard time with it…can’t seem to sit still. Yet, I think this is a plan I can work out… start small I think (5-10min) and them work up to 20-30min.
Thanks for stopping in. Have a great weekend!
I got link of your site from http://www.dennisedell.com .I have explored your site to some extent and found nice stuff.Hopefully I will learn from this site too.
Michelle, aloha. Thx so much for all the great info and tips. As I type this, The Synergy of Business and Blogging is printing; look forward to reading it tonight.
Also, I love: “This week, make it your business to make other people’s business your business.”
You can count on me to do my part. Until next time, aloha. Janet
Oops, Michele, sorry for the typo in your name.
Aloha Janet (I love saying that
),
I really hope you enjoy the publication. Lots of golden nuggets.
Pleasure to meet you and thanks so much for stopping in!
Hi Michele
I love the use of the semicolon. Use it all the time so must watch the video
Also there are a couple of people here I don’t know. That is what is so valuable about these posts.
Get to meet people I don’t know but who have some great content for me to use. Thanks Michele. Appreciated.
Patricia Perth Australia
Hi Michele,
I am a bit late but better than never:) Another good wrap especially the post by Hector, Diana and Social Media Examiner.
I have been trying to know how people can sign off their name, now i know. Thanks to you. Can’t wait to create one.
Thanks for sharing Michele.
Lye
@Lye Kuek Hin,
Hi Lye,
Have fun…can’t wait to see what you come up with!
What a great collection of resources and good content. I really like the semicolon video. It really shows how powerful utilizing popular key phrases can be.
@Joseph D. Shiller, @Patricia@lavenderuses,
Isn’t that video so cool! He’s a smart cookie; I just love the way he shares his content… so creative.
(noticed how I squeezed in that semicolon…LOL)
Thank you both for stopping in!
Hola Michele
,
First and foremost – YaY and Mabrouk (congrats in Arabic) on your new logo
. Looks like you and I think alike on that one. It looks fabulous!
Second – I love the nice take-aways you always leave us with. I’m all over the MyLiveSignature page now
. Thank you.
As for Amy’s article on SocialMediaExaminer – I came across it a few days ago and loved it. It’s actually in my roundup today as well
.
I’m also a huge fan of The Oatmeal. Love his little storyboards and his quizzes. He’s witty as hell and as you said he always manages to find a way to inject fun in the most mundane everyday things. I wish I could draw like him!
Another great wrap loaded with useful information – as usual. Thanks for sharing and Happy Sunday to ya.
Cheers
Hi Ingrid,
First and foremost- thanks for the compliment on the logo… I’m very happy with it.
Second – Rock on with the signature girlfriend. Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Lastly – thanks for showing your lovely face and commenting. Always a pleasure.
Stay cool!
Nice post and i like the title would you believe that i got here from Ditesco’s blog and not to mention this is my first visit i too have a sunday post called round Up thanks for highlighting these love blogs.
Very cool… I will be sure to stop by and check it out. Good luck and thanks for stopping in.
First visit here and nice meeting you Michele. I’ve been directed here from Sire to download the must-read ebook of 2011. Really looking forward to it (I’m downloading it as we speak). And the Oatmeal video — well we do need more humor in life, thanks for sharing.
@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker
Hi Ching Ya,
Welcome! It’s great of you to stop in. I’ve always enjoyed your articles… you are very talented for sure!
As for The Oatmeal… I agree; we do need more humor in our life. We have a tendency to forget that as we get older. Luckily my little ones keep me on track with this … you can’t help laugh when 2 & 4 year olds are around doing and saying silly things. 
Again thanks for stopping in. Enjoy the publication. There are a lot of great articles in it!
Haha, I’ve actually been looking for ways to scan my signature, and was miserable failing at it!
I even thought of taking a picture of my signature using a digital cam (yes, thats how desperate I was)
Thanks for sharing that site Michele!
Awesome to hear I was able to provide you with a solution Amr. I know how frustrating it can be trying to figure something out you don’t know how to do. But the best feeling is when you do!
Great hearing from you.
I am glad that there are bloggers like you that believes in making it easier to research for content, by telling of other bloggers with useful info.
Thanks
Patrick Simpson
http://www.getziggys.com/
My pleasure Patrick. No one person or blog can be everything to everyone. That it is why I like to share things that I find to be complimentary to my site. Plus I love to share neat finds!
All the best, Michele
Sweeeeet. I love these types of posts. There’s only so much ground of the blogosphere one person can cover, and there’s bound to be stuff you miss. I’m off now to read that post about meditation, and then I’ll listen to Neil Pasricha’s TED talk. I <3 TED.
Thanks, Michele!
You’re welcome Tristan! Good luck with the meditation. Something tells me you need some relaxation.
You are a hard working man.
Michele – Another great list of resources, and I liked the message of that video from The Oatmeal at the end. I also really enjoyed reading that post on social media examiner ‘7 Blogging Tips from Top Bloggers‘.
I have been trying to finish the last few pages of “The Synergy of Business and Blogging” and I want to let you know that all the tips in there are great. Thanks for sharing another great wrap up.
My pleasure John! Glad to know you are enjoying my Wrap Up’s and the publication! I aim to please.
Great hearing from you!