Episode #1

Hello, my friend. 

It is fantastic to see you here in the Entrepreneur Tech Secrets Newsletter. Thinking about how our roles get complicated, Why some have success, and others don't. 

My Goal with this newsletter is to help myself and other Entrepreneurs who struggle with technology and how to eliminate all the technology overwhelm that comes with being in business. 

Today, I want to share a little about what makes us different. That is our Charisma. 

Confidence and Charisma: Quick Strategies for Personal Transformation.

Are you seeking a quick path to confidence and charisma? Venturing into your business or presenting yourself as an appealing personality can be daunting, leading to apprehension and restraint.

If you've been grappling with resistance and feeling overwhelmed, crafting an 'alter ego' might be a transformative strategy for you.

The concept of an alter ego, as explored by Todd Herman in "The Alter Ego Effect," revolves around creating a secret persona that epitomizes the attributes and qualities needed to conquer resistance.

Herman's book is filled with real-life anecdotes showcasing how alter egos have enabled individuals to shatter obstacles and accomplish outstanding success:

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant utilized his alter ego, ‘Black Mamba,’ to maintain concentration and aggression on the basketball court.

Beyoncé Knowles conjured up ‘Sasha Fierce’ to combat stage fright and deliver riveting performances.

Psychological research indicates that such 'self-distancing' strategies can bolster self-regulation, vital for surmounting challenges.

The phrase alter ego originates from Cicero, who introduced it in 44 BC. Essentially, it translates to ‘the other I’ or ‘faithful companion.’

We all experience some degree of inhibition due to the internal voice that undermines our self-worth, dismisses our offerings, and questions our entitlement to share/teach/do something.

This is where your alter ego intervenes.

In areas where you aim to excel, you can invoke your alter ego, your faithful companion. It quiets those negative thoughts and empowers you to bring your A-game.

Here's how you can devise your alter ego:

1: Determine your alter ego’s function. Are you aspiring to guide your team? Or perhaps you're aiming to deliver an exceptional webinar? To shape your alter ego, you must first clarify the role that your alter ego will assume. If multiple roles come to mind, jot them all down.

2: Identify the capabilities your alter ego would possess. Herman says, “If you could engineer a person in a lab to assist you in winning, what traits and abilities would they possess? Would they be playful? Detail-oriented? Free-spirited? OR, is there a person or element you admire and wish to emulate?”

3: Choose your alter ego. Kobe adopted the persona of a black mamba, while Beyonce conjured up Sasha Fierce. In his book, Herman mentioned a client referred to as ‘The Big Wave.’ The Big Wave was his client's metaphor for the mighty ocean, an entity he deeply related to, having grown up on a tropical island.

Your alter-ego can be inspired by anything you choose. It could be someone you know, a natural element, a completely fictitious character—it's entirely up to you because it's uniquely yours.

4: Select an artifact or token to trigger your alter ego. Lastly, find a symbol that helps you activate your alter ego. This leverages a psychological concept termed ‘enclothed cognition.’ For instance, if someone enters wearing a doctor’s coat, we instinctively perceive them as competent and successful.

By crafting and embracing an alter ego, you're not just pretending; you’re harnessing a secret weapon that some of the world's most successful individuals employ.

You’re accessing a reservoir of traits and attitudes that can significantly amplify your performance and revolutionize your life.