I’m Up For the Challenge… Are You?

by Mavis Nong on January 7, 2011

Are you ready for the challenge?...

Are you ready to make 2011 your best year ever? Have you set yourself goals of what you want to achieve in your life and business? This is the time to reflect on what has worked and what has not in the past year. And you should be raring to go, excited about your journey to massive success this year!

Truth be told, it’s very easy to write down your goals, isn’t it? Anybody can do it. But, how many people actually follow through their goals and ensure that they achieve them to the very last detail? Often times, people get so excited about the new year and what they are going to do and then hit a brick-wall. Why?

Firstly, they don’t take action, they let their goals sit on the shelf and gather dust. Secondly, their goals were probably not SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Tangible) in the first place.

Let me explain what I mean…

“Make money online” or “Make more money” is one of the popular goals, however without specifics, this goal may not be achievable. It’s important to be clear about what you want to accomplish and set the target date. For example, “I want to make $10,000 by the end of March” would be your primary goal.

The next step would be to formulate sub-goals, if you like. This is where you specify the action steps you’re going to take to make $10,000 after a 90-day period. For example, investing in personal development, focusing on one or two marketing strategies, being more productive, masterminding with like-minded individuals… you get the idea

Now, although your goals should be realistic, you still need to step out of your comfort zone and aim higher. If you want to grow as an entrepreneur and person and build a profitable business, then you need to push yourself, challenge yourself. This is what will change your life in a very big way.

Speaking of challenges, I have just committed to one… more about this in a bit…

I recently shared with you Why I Became Involved In Online Marketing. My goal, my “Why”, is my family. I’m doing what I’m doing for my lovely and supportive husband and our beautiful daughters. I’m on a mission to grow my business by leaps and bounds.

I’m insanely passionate about blogging. One of my business goals is to take my blog to a whole new level this year. I’m going to put all the stops to make this happen.

So, the Clever Marketer Prove It! Challenge 2011, initiated by my good friend and fellow blogger, Heather Stephens, couldn’t have come at the perfect time! This will be a great opportunity to grow my blog. And you can too!

Here are the details:

Prove It! Challenge Dates:

Monday, 10 January 2011 to Friday, 15 April 2011.
Winners will be announced over at CleverMarketer.com on Friday, 22 April 2011.

Prove It! Challenge Requirements: 70 Unique Pieces of High Value Content by April 15th!

Create 70 pieces of unique high-value content before April 15th. That is only 1 piece of content each day, for 5 days a week. You can even take the weekends or 2 days off each week! (You should have balance in your life as well as a thriving business!)
The content has to be unique and created by you between the dates of 10 January 2011 and 15 April 2011.
Blog content has to be a minimum of 150 words (even if it includes a video or podcast) and must be PG or G rated.
Your unique content can include videos, blog posts, pod casts, etc.
Guest posts on other blogs are allowed and encouraged. They are a great way to get more traffic to your own blog.
No sales letters, or spam type posts will be allowed.

For more information on how to join and the cool prizes for the winners, head over to Heather’s blog, Clever Marketer.

Thank you so much Heather for this clever idea! We’re going to have an amazing time!

Over to you: Well, I don’t know about you, but I have joined the Prove It Challenge. I’m on a mission to make things happen in my business. “If you take no action, nothing will happen” and “If you aim at nothing, you’ll accomplish nothing”. It’s really your choice.

On that note, I would like to share with you a brief but inspirational video below, created by my business partner, Lena Bjorna and her hubby. Enjoy and stay focused on your goals and aspirations!

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Im Up For the Challenge... Are You?

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Heather C Stephens January 7, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Thanks Mavis for passing the challenge on to your readers. I so appreciate it and I hope they ALL jump in with us to create some huge momentum early in the year! I am excited beyond belief about this and I hope it truly empowers people to step up and commit to themselves! I believe we all have greatness within us and at times when we push ourselves it sparkles on the outside too!

You are awesome!

Heather
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Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 12:47 AM: You’re welcome, Heather! Monday here we come!

Thanks for your kind words.

Have a great weekend,
Mavis

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Eric Burnett January 7, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Great Post Mavis, I always get so much value and inspiration from you. I’m glad we actually ran across each other online.

Much Success to you,

Eric Burnett
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Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 12:48 AM: Thanks, Eric. Glad to hear you are finding my posts helpful

Have a great weekend!

Mavis

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Adrian Padua January 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM

Anyone with a new blog can benefit greatly from a challenge like this. I’ve only started my blog last month, and because of my posting of content every day, I’m getting traffic faster than most people who have started their blogs around the same time I did.

If anyone needs help thinking of topics for content, just browse around the net and ask your mentors any questions or just ask them for advice. Then simply put what you’ve learned on a blog post and you are already sharing value.

Great Post!

Adrian Padua
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Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 12:49 AM: Hi Adrian,

That’s fantastic – well done! You’re right, it’s not difficult to find information and tips to share.

Great to see you here. Have a great weekend!

Mavis

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Dennis Edell January 7, 2011 at 9:10 PM

Way to step up Mavis, I wish you all the luck and look forward to updates.
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Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 12:50 AM: Thank you so much, Dennis! Will keep you posted

Have a great weekend!

Mavis

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Oliver Tausend January 7, 2011 at 10:53 PM

Hi Mavis,

awesome that we actually take part in Heather’s – our – challenge. I love it and I am really looking forward to it. That wil take our businesses to the next level.

Take care & have a great weekend

Oliver
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Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 12:51 AM: Hey Oliver,

I’m so excited about this, we’re gonna transform our businesses, that’s for sure!

Have a great weekend too!

Mavis

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dui attorney in san francisco January 7, 2011 at 11:44 PM

New year is indeed a new start to a new life, yet we sometimes forgot to set what are the most important goals we should carry on first before acting it. Challenges comes along and blocks our ways yet we should keep going and break that wall that hinders us from passing through.

Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 12:52 AM: Indeed! We should keep going, no matter what comes our way.

Thanks for the visit and comment.

All the best,
Mavis

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Nicole Long January 8, 2011 at 12:08 AM

Mavis,
Very inspiring blog with some insightful information.
I love how everyone is inspired at the beginning of the year. I just pray for consistency and life long change for myself and others.

Thanks for sharing
Nicole Long
http://www.workwithjohnandnicole.com

Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 12:54 AM: Hi Nicole! Welcome to my blog!

Thanks for your kind words

You’re right, consistency is so key to achieving our goals.

I appreciate your visit and comment. Hope to see more of you here.

All the best,
Mavis

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Basam from fantastic sams January 8, 2011 at 7:30 AM

I am really impressed by your future planning but I am standing at very different point. I has declared my 2010 as “dream” year” and 2011 as a “hard work” year. I want to say that 2011 is earning year for me.

Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM: Thanks, Basam. Let’s make things happen this year!

All the best,
Mavis

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Fouad Al Zomir January 8, 2011 at 3:38 PM

Hey Mavis, Your awesome leadership makes you the First vehicle of the train…!
So …. Pull us with Mavis to the success in 2011.

God bless.

Mavis Nong January 8, 2011 at 6:43 PM: Hi Fouad,

Thanks for putting a smile on my face Great to see you here.

Much success to you,
Mavis

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Ryan Biddulph January 8, 2011 at 9:15 PM

Hi Mavis,

Congrats on taking the challenge

Great point about goals being specific. Your mind won’t respond to vague wishes. Saying that you want to get out of debt of make enough money to be comfortable doesn’t cut it. If you don’t know what you want how could you ever get it? That’s why most don’t reach their goals: they don’t have goals or their goals are iffy at best. Iffy desires don’t move one into action.

Set clear and definite goals that push the limits of your comfort zone. As a rule of thumb, when I set goals I must have no idea of how to reach that goal. That’s my starting point. From there, I’m forced to do things I’ve never done which of course results in my living a new and exciting life each day.

Thanks for sharing your inspiration Mavis.

RB
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Mavis Nong January 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM: Hi Ryan,

Well said. Thanks for the encouragement and for adding value to this discussion.

All the best,
Mavis

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Dan Lew January 9, 2011 at 6:21 AM

That sounds like a great challenge, in order to success we need to set ourselves challenges like these, this is great motivation for other bloggers who are struggling.
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Mavis Nong January 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM: Hi Dan,

Yes, it is. I’m really looking forward to it.

Great to see you here. I appreciate your comment.

All the best,
Mavis

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Devesh Sharma January 9, 2011 at 6:55 AM

Hello Mavis,

Congrats on taking the awesome challenge.

These type of challenge helps in many ways… !!

Good luck and looking forward to reading your updates about the awesome challenge.

Keep rocking mavis.
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Mavis Nong January 9, 2011 at 9:59 PM: Hey Dev,

I’m quite excited about it. We’re going to have some fun!

Thanks for the encouragement.

Mavis

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Alex Sysoef January 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Making your goals public is a great way for accountability. Good luck in 2011!
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Mavis Nong January 9, 2011 at 10:03 PM: Hi Alex! Welcome to my blog!

You’re right about accountability. This keeps you going

Thanks for the visit and encouragement. Hope to see more of you here.

All the best,
Mavis

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Peter J January 9, 2011 at 11:56 PM

Looks like a tough challenge, but if i manage to find the balance, I’m sure i could complete it
It’s awesome I’ve found your blog, its great!

Mavis Nong January 10, 2011 at 12:06 AM: Hi Peter! Welcome to my blog!

Yes, it’s all about stepping up. Glad you found your way to my blog

Thanks for the visit and comment. Hope to see more of you here.

All the best,
Mavis

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Peter Fuller January 10, 2011 at 3:20 AM

Good for you Mavis, what a challenge.

I love a good challenge but this one is not realistic for me

My goal is two blog posts a week during the challenge. The idea is to develop a good habit.

Peter
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Mavis Nong January 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM: Thanks, Peter. Hopefully you’ll join us in the next one

All the best,
Mavis

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Tristan Richards January 10, 2011 at 3:34 AM

Hey Mavis you are a true leader and an inspiration. I love what you are doing
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Mavis Nong January 10, 2011 at 3:45 PM: Hi Tristan,

Great to see you here. Thanks very much for your kind words.

All the best,
Mavis

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Angelique from social networking January 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

Hi there Mavis. I am so grateful to read your blog. Thank you being an inspiration. I was motivated by your blog do more and achieve more this year 2011 and hopefully, I can join your challenge. See you soon.

Mavis Nong January 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM: Hi Angelique! Welcome to my blog!

That’s great to hear. Look forward to you joining us!

Thanks for the visit and comment. Hope to see more of you here.

All the best,
Mavis

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Tommy DiPietro | MLM Sales January 10, 2011 at 1:39 PM

Mavis,

Good luck with the challenge.

I would of love to participated if it wasn’t for the
commitments that I already have.

Plus I have a lot of work to do on my blog

Nothing better than something like this to get people going
in 2011.

Tommy D.
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Mavis Nong January 10, 2011 at 3:52 PM: Hey Tommy,

It would have been nice for you to join us. This challenge is going to transform our businesses

Hopefully you will join us in the next one. All the best with revamping your blog.

I appreciate your visit and best wishes.

Mavis

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Felicia January 13, 2011 at 4:38 AM

Hi Mavis,
This challenge is very interesting and it will surely benefit any blogger as long as they strive to make it.
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Mavis Nong January 13, 2011 at 1:32 PM: Hi Felicia! The key is to dig in and make the most out of it.

Thanks for coming by.

All the best,
Mavis

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Tammy Matthews April 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM

Mavis,
I’m not sure I was ready for this in January. I was still learning about my blog. I had it, but it wasn’t in the shape it is now! But if there were another one I would join!

Thanks for sharing,
Tammy
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