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Early to Rise
"Knowledge
is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know
where we can find information upon it"
-
Samuel Johnson
David
Keller's Story
By
Michael Masterson
When
David Keller was a medical student, his future wealth seemed
guaranteed. But in the past 30 years, the practice of medicine
has become a great deal less profitable. Because of increased
government regulations, HMO reporting requirements, malpractice
insurance, and administrative obligations, the cost of running
a medical practice today is astronomical. At the same time,
the amount doctors can charge for their services has been severely
restricted.
The
net result is that doctors work harder, endure more stress,
deal with more hassles, and get paid less than ever before.
Lots
of doctors are leaving their practices to pursue more lucrative
professions. "I never considered that," David told
me. "I love what I do. For me the question wasn't 'What
else can I do that pays more?' but 'How can I make more by
being more effective in my work?'"
David
found his answer in 1999.
One
of his colleagues was talking to him about alternative medicine
- a field David started studying when he became disillusioned
with the results of some of the conventional protocols he'd
been taught in medical school. "She mentioned that her
brother-in-law, a marketing consultant, was looking for a doctor
to work with several of his clients. I told her I'd be interested
in helping out, and she put me in touch with him," David
explained.
The
consultant was impressed with David's experience and professional
qualifications, and told him that he would recommend him to
two of his clients: a nutritional supplement manufacturer and
a health publisher.
Things
were moving in the right direction. With the marketing consultant
as his mentor, David formed his own consulting company to provide
services to the two clients. But there was a snag. It
seemed that both clients were more interested in the credibility
of David's professional credentials than in his ideas and expertise.
David
tried to persuade them to let him take an active role in their
companies instead of just using his name in their ads. He was
especially interested in doing research based on his ideas
and writing some articles for them.
They
were skeptical ... and negotiations were slowing down.
But
David refused to give up. "I was already presenting some
of my work to the professional community," he told me, "but
I realized this was an opportunity to go right to the public.
And I thought many of the ideas I wanted to advocate needed
to be heard."
David
didn't want to lose this chance to establish his name as an
alternative-health authority, so he asked his mentor for advice. "He
said that he was sympathetic to the clients' positions because
he knew, from his own experience, that most working doctors
aren't serious researchers and don't make good professional
writers," said David. "But he also pointed out that
there are a few exceptions. 'If they can do it, I don't see
why you can't,' he said."
David
agreed to a compromise: He'd do the extra work on his own without
extra compensation. He'd research natural-health breakthroughs
and contribute ideas and even articles to the clients on a
use-it-if-you-like-it basis.
The
strategy was slow but effective.
In
2000, his first year as a consultant, David was able to pay
himself $20,286 out of his new business. Meanwhile, he continued
to learn more about alternative health from every source he
could find. He read books, attended seminars, and talked to
experts.
As
David learned more, his contributions to his clients proved
more valuable. And as his contributions improved, so did their
sales. "It was a very exciting period," he said. "I
was seeing more of my ideas out there in the marketplace, and
my consulting fees were going up every month. About that time,
I also began consulting for insurance companies, teaching them
how to cut costs by improving the health of the people they
were insuring."
In
2002, David's consulting-based compensation more than doubled.
And in 2003, it doubled again.
How
to Become a Well-Known Expert in Your Field
Like
David, you can make $100 an hour or more simply by becoming
a consultant specializing in a subject you already know.
Not
every skill lends itself to this kind of opportunity, but you'd
probably be surprised to discover how many lines of work can
qualify. I know one guy who makes $150,000 a year teaching
martial arts instructors how to do a better job with their
studios. Another friend of mine makes a six-figure income helping
direct marketers find inexpensive items to use as "free
gifts" with their offers. A neighbor of mine teaches car
salesmen how to sell more cars. And there are hundreds of former
restaurateurs out there teaching fledgling restaurateurs what
they know about the business.
Becoming
a freelance expert is something you can do now or later. But
if you think it's something that would interest you - if you
like the idea of working part-time from your home for good
money - you should start the process now by looking into it.
There
is a lot of very good information on this subject. One book
that I personally recommend is Become
a Recognized Authority in Your Field in 60 Days or Less by
Bob Bly (who is perhaps the world's leading expert in becoming
a well-known, highly paid consultant).
Bob's
book is chock-full of ways to sell yourself once you've become
a specialist, including:
- Developing
your own newsletter
- Getting
articles published in trade magazines
- Getting
invited to shows and seminars
- Writing
and publishing books
- Taking
advantage of public relations
Your
greatest chance of becoming a successful and well-paid consultant
is by developing expertise in a specialized area - as David
did. You must specialize, because nobody's going to pay a generalist
$100 an hour.
You
can develop top-notch expertise in some particular area of
your industry. You can do that, and you can learn how to sell
yourself ... but all that will take a little time. And that's
why you need to start now - so you can make the transition
as soon as you're ready.
If,
for example, you're currently working as a graphic artist,
you want to develop a specialty in some particular area of
graphic design - perhaps expertise in laying out mail-order
catalogs or designing a certain kind of website. Once you're
confident that you know as much about your specialty as anybody
in the business, you'll be able to sell
yourself with confidence.
Today's
Action Plan: Think about your line of work.
- What
kinds of problems cause the most trouble?
- What
kinds of opportunities result in the greatest profits?
Answering
questions like these will help you choose a specialty that
will get you the $100 an hour or more as a consultant that
you want. Think about it. Then act.
[Ed.
Note: This article was adapted from a chapter in Michael Masterson's
brand-new book, Seven
Years to Seven Figures: The Fast Track Plan to Becoming a Millionaire.
Reprinted with permission from John Wiley & Sons, copyright
2006, by Michael Masterson.
Do
you have your copy yet? If so, go to ReaderFeedback@gmail.com and
tell us what you've learned from it so far that has put you
on the fast track to success. Include your full name and hometown,
and we may print your e-mail in a future issue of ETR.]
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How
to Work With Shy People
By
Ilise Benun
Shy
people are often the least demanding employees to supervise
because they rarely seek out attention. But since they like
to stay below the radar, your company may not be getting all
they have to offer.
You
certainly don't want to allow their discomfort with communicating
to get in your way when it comes to setting clear objectives
and giving feedback about their performance. But you might
have to treat them a little differently from more outgoing
employees in order to encourage them to share their ideas and
speak up if there's a problem.
Here
are three ways to bring shrinking violets into the light:
1.
Give them the information they need to prepare for meetings.
Few people respond well on the spot - and that's especially
true of shy people. So make sure you provide detailed meeting
agendas so everyone can prepare in advance.
2.
Let them express themselves their way. Shy people
are usually more comfortable communicating in writing -
so ask for their ideas/opinions via e-mail or memos instead
of face to face.
3.
Confirm that you understand what they are saying. "So
what you are telling me is ..." will not only ensure
that you do, in fact, understand, but will also make shy
employees feel supported and trusted.
[Ed
Note: Pick up a copy of Ilise's new book, Stop
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Homocysteine:
a Critical Factor in Heart Health
By
Al Sears, MD
Homocysteine
is a naturally occurring amino acid that serves several important
functions in the body. But too much of it irritates the lining
of your blood vessels and prevents them from dilating. This
increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Recently,
there has been an effort by the big drug makers to play down
the importance of this critical health factor. They haven't
figured out a way to make any money from it, so they're trying
to convince you that it doesn't matter.
But
the evidence continues to pile up.
In
Norway, a six-year study of men with heart disease showed that
those with high levels of homocysteine suffered the highest
number of heart attacks. The higher their levels, the lower
their chances of surviving. But the researchers' most startling
discovery was that homocysteine levels are the strongest predictor
of death - more so than any other measured factor, including
cholesterol.
If
you don't know your homocysteine level, I recommend you have
it checked with a simple blood test. A reading above 10.4 mM/L
is abnormally high. With my patients, I generally shoot for
a level below 7.0.
The
easiest way to lower your homocysteine is with B vitamin supplements.
Here's what I recommend:
- Vitamin
B12 - 400 mcg daily
- Folic
Acid - 800 mcg daily
[Ed.
Note: For more ways to prevent heart disease, check out Dr.
Sears' book The
Doctor's Heart Cure.]
Quick
E-Mail Tip: Whitelist Your Business Contacts
By
David Cross
"I've
sent it three times now!" he insisted.
But
I still didn't have it.
I
couldn't ask my frustrated new client to resend his e-mail
yet again. He clearly wanted to give up ... and thought I was
stupid.
I
was ... kind of.
Turns
out all three of his e-mails were buried away in my spam folder.
After
this happened several times with several different clients,
I changed my ways. Now, the first thing I do when I start communicating
with a new company is add them to my e-mail address book "whitelist" (my "not
spam" list). And I ask them to do the same with me.
Of
course, this little whitelist tip applies to any e-mails that
you want to make sure you receive ... like Early to Rise!
[Ed.
Note: David Cross is Senior Internet Consultant to Agora Publishing
in Baltimore. To learn more about the $270 million Internet
marketing strategies of Agora Publishing, please download
this free report.]
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