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RIP Kirk Kerkorian: 10 Inspirational Life Lessons

Posted: 10 Sep 2015 10:34 AM PDT

Kirk Kerkorian was one of the most fascinating – though little-known – billionaires who ever lived. His life took many twists and turns, and though he is most known for investing in film studios and casinos, he tried his hand at a variety of different things.

Earlier this year, at 98, one of the richest men in the United States passed away. He was once worth as much as $18 billion, though his estate shrunk down to $4 billion at the time of his death.

What made Kerkorian so successful? What lessons can we learn from him?

Here are 10 inspirational life lessons from Kirk Kerkorian.

  1. It’s Never Too Early To Start Working

Kerkorian lived up to his troublemaker image and dropped out of school in the eighth grade to pursue a career in boxing under the nickname “Right Rifle Kerkorian”. He had already started selling newspapers and working odd jobs when he was nine-years-old.

There are plenty of examples of individuals who never graduated high school or college – like Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, or Quentin Tarantino – who nevertheless achieved great success.

It’s never too early to start working, and school sometimes gets in the way of what you want to accomplish.

  1. Big Risks; Big Payoff

Kerkorian was known to take big risks in his business endeavors. Using his wealth, he struck up many deals, having no idea whether or not they would ever work out. Surprisingly, many of them did.

Although there’s no question that Kerkorian also had his fair share of losses, if he never took any chances, he probably never would have become a billionaire.

If you want to earn greater rewards, you may need to take bigger risks. Of course, it’s better to make educated, well-informed decisions if you don’t want to incur the kinds of losses Kirk did.

  1. Seize The Opportunities

Sometimes timing is everything. Kerkorian often said that he lucked into deals, but he also got into the casino-building business at exactly the right time, when real estate was affordable. He saw an opportunity, and he seized it.

Many opportunities will cross your path. Of course, you still need to be able to recognize them and act on them. Don’t pass up a good opportunity when you see one; take hold of it.

  1. Hire Good People & Delegate

Billionaires never get to be billionaires working alone. They associate with – and hire – good people who stretch their thinking and challenge their mentality.

Kerkorian was skilled at finding good people and hiring them to do the work he required of them. Although it can be hard to find good people, the effort is well worth it. Work with those you can trust, because they’ll do right by you.

  1. Do What You Love To Do

Kerkorian liked working. At age 52, he was already worth $250 million. He had more than enough to retire, but he thought that wouldn’t make for a very interesting life and decided to keep on going.

If you like to work, then why not keep on working? Retirement is not an age; it’s a dollar value. However, Kerkorian didn’t even see any point in retiring. He just kept on doing what he loved to do.

  1. Make Your Own Decisions

Whether it was dropping out of school at an early age or staying out of the spotlight and living a low key life, Kerkorian was his own man, and he made up his mind about what he wanted to do with his life.

A person doesn’t become wealthy without being sure of who they are and what they want out of life. Don’t let others tell you want to do; make up your own mind, and stick by your values.

  1. Work Hard

Kerkorian was an industrious fellow at a very young age. Like I said earlier, he was selling newspapers and working odd jobs when he was nine.

He certainly didn’t shy away from hard work. In the early days, he wanted to help his family earn enough money to make a difference, and he never forgot where he came from. He tipped well, and kept on giving back after earning his fortune.

  1. Diversify Your Income… When The Timing Is Right

Kerkorian is known as an investor in film studios as well as casinos. He was also a high-stakes poker player, and even tried his hand at boxing. He even created a commercial airline and sold it off.

We’ve all heard about the importance of diversifying, but there’s definitely something to be said for timing too. Getting involved in too many ventures too early can derail your focus. Kerkorian was obviously ambitious, but he also knew when to strike up a deal.

  1. Benefit Others

Some say Kerkorian was untrustworthy and unscrupulous. He was sued on multiple occasions, and he even had to settle some matters out of court.

However, there were many others who saw him as a “sure bet”. He helped a lot of people make money with great business deals.

If you want to leave a lasting legacy, you have to benefit others in some way.

  1. Live Life To The Fullest

There’s no way Kerkorian could have accomplished everything he did had he not lived life to the fullest.

Steve Wynn, chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts said about Kerkorian, “Over the years, we did deals together and enjoyed life. He was a man who lived every day to the fullest and although we will miss him, we know that Kirk in his time didn’t miss a thing.” (Las Vegas Sun News)

Are you fired up about life the way Kirk was? If you want to achieve, you have to life this life to the fullest.

Conclusion

Kirk Kerkorian was a man of great influence. He wasn’t much for the media or the limelight, but he focused on building lifelong friendships, and enjoyed low-key entertainment.

Most of all, Kerkorian was himself. He trusted in his own instincts, and did what he believed was best. He didn’t subscribe to the thoughts of others, and tended to do things his own way.

Kerkorian stands as a great example of someone who lived true to who he was. His success is rooted in his willingness to be 100% himself.

6 Keys to Content Marketing Success - DailyBlogTips

6 Keys to Content Marketing Success - DailyBlogTips


6 Keys to Content Marketing Success

Posted: 10 Sep 2015 07:25 AM PDT

Everyone knows content marketing is where it's at. Sure it takes a LOT more time and effort than other forms of traditional digital advertising, but it works! Its no secret that people tend to tune out the old school forms of advertising. So what makes content marketing work so well, and what tools and tips are needed to make it even more effective?

After spending a lot of time combing through many articles on content marketing—where new info is released daily—we decided to officially launch our own newsletter, Content Weekly. Take a minute to subscribe now and let us know what you think!

Here's a few key tidbits we've picked up from mashing up several articles in our heads:

1. Document Your Strategy – Seems pretty basic, right? It's hard to know what's working well if you're constantly shooting from the hip. Make sure your efforts support your business goals, which can vary based on your industry, otherwise it's all just a waste of time.

2. Measure and Track ROI – Of course this is not always cut and dry. Content marketing is not meant to have an immediate impact on sales, it's more about building trust with customers. Metrics such as web traffic, social interactions, and other metrics are common forms of measurement, but are they really impacting your business over time? Although content marketing is a long term strategy, over time you should be able to see an uptick in qualified leads and sales. Your tactics ultimately need to make an impact, or it's time to tweak your strategy.

3. Use Infographics – This just makes sense. Humans tend to digest information better in graphical form, even information that seems kinda dry on the surface. Need some inspiration? Check out this collection of the best infographics from Hubspot.

4. Distribution of Your Content – it can take some trial and error to determine what works best for you. LinkedIn is typically the most popular (and successful) option for B2B, while Facebook or Pinterest are best for B2C. And many ad paid search and sponsored posts to the mix as well. More the likely its gonna take a mix of free and paid methods to get your message out there.

5. Produce Quality Content that Aligns with Your Goals – the popularity of content marketing breeds the mediocrity of content. Focus your efforts more on quality than sticking to a strict rule of "must create one piece of content per day" rule.

6. Get Contributors With Multiple Perspectives – ok, so I get it that you're not comfortable with everyone writing your next rad article. But chances are they either have ideas on what would generate interest, or they can give you a good draft to work with. So talk to product development, the sales team, your IT department and so on. Even if you need to sit down and conduct an informal interview, a different perspective can be very refreshing.

Nobody ever said content marketing is easy…but your customers like reading stories, or learning more about topics that help them become more educated on an important subject. It's well worth the time and extra effort in the long run.

With all that in mind, we came up with a brilliant idea for blog promotion (coming soon on that, just be patient)! But first things first….we started a handy little newsletter to help ourselves and our own networks. So, checkout the free Content Weekly newsletter, a roundup of the best tips and tools for content marketing and the art of blog writing. New resources surface daily, so don't miss the best ones by subscribing to Content Weekly.

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Don’t Have A Blog Yet? Check This Guide

Posted: 09 Sep 2015 07:31 AM PDT

Regardless of your age, profession and location, having a blog will certainly help you out. For one thing, writing regularly will improve your creativity and your writing skills. Second, once people start visiting your blog you’ll gain many opportunities to meet new people and expand your network. If you are not convinced yet, here are 34 more reasons to get blogging.

Despite the many benefits of blogging, getting started is not always easy, especially if you don’t have technical skills. Spending hours and hours just to learn the basic stuff will frustrate many people and make them abandon the idea altogether.

If you are in this situation, I want to recommend a guide about starting your first blog that I came across recently.

The guide was written by Abdullahi, who 3 years ago went to this same problem. He knew he wanted to publish his content online and possible make some money with it, but he didn’t know how to get started. He used the trial and error process until he figured things out, and decided to publish the guide to help people in similar situations.

You will find that the sections and steps are quite easy to follow. For instance, he starts with deciding what your blog will be about, what blogging platform you should use, how to pick a hosting plan and so on.

Another thing I like about the guide is the fact that Abdullahi is putting his email address there in case you face any problems, and he is commit to help you out if that happens.

If don’t have a blog yet but want to get started therefore, check the guide out!

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