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July 6, 2010
Vol. 13, Issue 35

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A Note From The Coach

Wow, we are half way through the year already - where did the time go? I know it's been a lot of hard work for many of us this year to keep up with the changes in the economy, get creative with new cash flow ideas and to keep our chin up when the going gets a bit tough.

A new client of mine had a huge cash flow breakthrough last week. I'm talking manifesting $10k in 2 days. It came as the result of a coaching session and a very unique challenge I gave her. As proud of her as I am, it also gave me a really cool idea on how I can help you. I'll let you know more about in a few days but watch for an announcement on a one-time call I'll do called "Magnetize Big Money".

genius I spent 3 relaxing days on a little mini-getaway on Catalina Island for the 4th of July holiday. I enjoyed some snorkeling and a much anticipated zip line experience (always wanted to do that!) As I recharged my batteries I remembered a cool article on how to create a mini-vacation that I wrote a few years ago. It seems very appropriate for this weeks ezine so enjoy it. I'll look forward to reading some of your ideas on the blog!

To your success,


Melanie Benson Strick
CEO, Success Connections, Inc

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A Success Tip

10 "Mini-Vacations" for The Workaholic Entrepreneur

genius When I was in corporate America, it was so easy to take a vacation - I was getting paid for it! As an entrepreneur, I find months slip away and I'm still going full speed ahead. "Who's got time for a vacation?" is a phrase I hear often from my clients and friends.

What is not taking time off costing us?

We lose our focus, spin in circles or even make horrible decisions. Our creativity gets blocked because the juices aren't flowing. Or worse yet, we start suffering from the entrepreneur's worst nightmare - fatigue (five cups of coffee later and you still can't get in gear.) It is time to give yourself a break. For those of you who have great discipline and balance, you can stop reading now. You have probably already mastered this area. For those of you who rarely take time for yourself, let alone a vacation from the business, take good notes.

Why is this important? Because as an entrepreneur our most important and valuable skill is our creativity. And creativity flourishes when we are rested. Have you ever noticed that our best ideas come at times like when we are sleeping or in the shower? Maybe you are like me and they drop in when you are driving? Well, to tap into that cherished creativity more often, we need to have downtime. Let me introduce the idea of the "entrepreneur's vacation." You may not have the time or inclination to go to Hawaii, Europe or spend the week at the lake house with your in-laws, so here are 10 ways to give yourself a "mini-vacation" without losing momentum from your business. (And all ten are doable no matter what you say about your schedule.)

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About the Coach

Melanie Benson Strick founded Success Connections in 2001 when she left behind a lucrative Corporate job to pursue her passion in life – transforming the lives of overwhelmed, burned out entrepreneurs. Having learned first hand the difference between a struggling solo-practice and a thriving six+ figure business, Melanie works exclusively with entrepreneurs who want to skyrocket their profits so they can experience more time off.

With over 12 years experience in Corporate project management, advanced results coaching and leadership development, Melanie turns her clients into profitable, high-payoff success stories. Melanie's clients enjoy an average growth rate of 172% within the first year.

Melanie is the author of The CEO Factor™ Manifesto. She is also co-creator of the ULTIMATE Success Generator , Virtual Team Building Training, and co-author of Entrepreneur Press's Start Your Own Information Marketing Business, Visionary Women Inspiring the World: 12 Paths to Personal Power and contributing author to Entrepreneurial Spirits. She is past-president of the International Coach Federation Los Angeles chapter and founding past-director of the Shared Vision Network Los Angeles.

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