Marisa Murgatroyd, Author at Live Your Message

Jump on That Plane: How to Sidestep the Preparation Trap, Create Unstoppable Momentum and Get the Results You Want in Your Life and Business

January 23, 2025April 2, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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The Preparation Trap is my catchall term for when we don’t take action because we are so busy overthinking, overanalyzing and over-preparing. If you find yourself procrastinating, missing deadlines, or putting off your projects, goals, and dreams because you need to do, fix or research just one more thing before you FINALLY get started then you’re in the trap… But don’t worry, I’m opening up the escape hatch and sharing the secret route that will get you out in my latest blog post.

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More Valuable Than Gold: How to Reclaim Your MOST Important Resources — Your Time, Energy and Focus — Starting Now

January 23, 2025March 28, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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I love Times Square in New York, but it can become super overwhelming with all the lights, crowds and ads coming at you from every angle. It’s a great metaphor for what life is like these days. But when there’s SO much going on, how do you stay focused? How do you keep your attention on what really matters so you can hit those big goals and dreams and get your message out into the world?

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Where Businesses Go to Die: How to Escape the Biz Dev Trap to Quickly Create Significant Income and Growth in Your Business

January 23, 2025March 24, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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You know that feeling you get when have a brilliant new business idea? It’s intoxicating, irresistible… even addictive. But letting yourself fall in love with your ideas could get you stuck in what I call the Biz Dev Trap, leading to absolutely NOTHING. No growth. No sales. No income. So in today’s post I’m sharing how to recognize when you’re stuck in the Trap and exactly how to to get yourself out.

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The Art of Business Alchemy: How to Turn Your Weaknesses into Your Greatest Strengths

January 23, 2025March 19, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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The Flatiron Building in NYC is one of the most photographed, recognizable buildings in the world but that wasn’t always the case. Back when it was built in 1902 everyone thought it looked totally bizarre. But guess what? The thing that eventually made the Flatiron a world-class landmark is the SAME thing you’ll use in your business to stand out from the crowd and get your dream clients to see you’re someone to watch, someone to love, someone to follow and someone to trust.

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How to Build a Tribe When You Think You’re Too Old, Too Ordinary or Just Too Blah

January 25, 2025March 11, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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When it comes to building a loyal, engaged tribe, most entrepreneurs I know struggle with an inner voice that whispers all kinds of mean stuff that’s totally false. But here’s the truth: You don’t have to be tall, an extrovert, look like a movie star or be a certain age to create powerful, REAL relationships with people. So in today’s post, I’m sharing proven tips and techniques to create real relationships and build a loyal, engaged tribe, no matter who you are or what you look like.

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Break Every Rule But This One: How to Get Your Voice Heard, Build a Business You Love and Cure Shiny Object Syndrome for Good

January 23, 2025March 4, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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As an entrepreneur, I’m sure you’ve heard of “Shiny Object Syndrome,” where you get pulled in a hundred different directions because you just HAVE to try that latest marketing tactic that everyone’s raving about. In this week’s brand, new video I’m sharing the ONE rule to follow to get your voice heard, stand out from the crowd and build a business that’s both profitable AND a reflection of who you are (and kiss Shiny Object Syndrome goodbye!)

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Why Fake It ‘Till You Make It Is the Worst Advice… Ever

January 23, 2025March 3, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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“Fake it ‘till you make it” is the WORST advice you could get as an entrepreneur… It’ll hold you back from authentic confidence and credibility and you might even end up destroying your reputation for good. Today’s post is about leaving “fake it ‘till you make it” in the dust and taking specific steps to get to REAL confidence and lasting success in your business.

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Creating On Demand: The Unexpected Path to Unlimited Productivity, Problem-Solving and Ideation

January 23, 2025February 5, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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Ever wish you could flip a switch to kickstart your creative juices and ideate on demand? In today’s video I break down my sure-fire method to stimulate new insights and ideas (including million-dollar ones) whenever you want!

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Designing Your Life: Why You MUST Tune into Who You Truly Are This Year (and Every Year)

January 23, 2025January 25, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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I never used to think of intentions, wishes & hopes as business strategies but I recently realized there’s actually a lot of power in feeling into what wants to emerge, to staying true to who you TRULY are and what you TRULY want. So, in today’s video, I’m talking about the joy and extraordinary success that can come from tuning into your deepest awareness so that you can create exactly what you want in your life and business.

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The Magic of Querencia: Getting Where You Want to Go by Being Where You Are

January 23, 2025January 23, 2019 by Marisa Murgatroyd

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Lately I’ve been reflecting on where I want to go in 2019, how I want to grow, change & evolve. But then I remembered something from high school that (to my surprise) made me realize… I’m happy right where I am now! In today’s video I’m sharing about the magic of Querencia and how it can keep you from destroying your own happiness (and your business in the process!)

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Jump on That Plane: How to Sidestep the Preparation Trap, Create Unstoppable Momentum and Get the Results You Want in Your Life and Business

More Valuable Than Gold: How to Reclaim Your MOST Important Resources — Your Time, Energy and Focus — Starting Now

Where Businesses Go to Die: How to Escape the Biz Dev Trap to Quickly Create Significant Income and Growth in Your Business

The Art of Business Alchemy: How to Turn Your Weaknesses into Your Greatest Strengths

How to Build a Tribe When You Think You’re Too Old, Too Ordinary or Just Too Blah

Break Every Rule But This One: How to Get Your Voice Heard, Build a Business You Love and Cure Shiny Object Syndrome for Good

Why Fake It ‘Till You Make It Is the Worst Advice… Ever

Creating On Demand: The Unexpected Path to Unlimited Productivity, Problem-Solving and Ideation

Designing Your Life: Why You MUST Tune into Who You Truly Are This Year (and Every Year)

The Magic of Querencia: Getting Where You Want to Go by Being Where You Are

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