Did you know that amateurs learn what to say but professionals learn what to ask. When you introduce yourself or give a presentation, do you have a really good first sentence? Sometimes that's all your listeners remember, so be sure it is an attention getter. Your first sentence is your wealth.

I was at a networking meeting and a member was going to give a presentation. She said she was very nervous about speaking. I told her to "Take a Breath", then went on to teach her a simple breathing technique. Sit up straight in your chair without your back touching the chair. Close your eyes. Focus on your breathing. Inhale thru your nose for the count of 4. Hold your breath for the count of 7. Exhale through your mouth for the count of 8. Repeat three times. This technique has been used by Dr. Andrew Weil very successfully to relax people. Try it.

Okay, so proper etiquette when meeting someone in person is late is to wait 15 minutes before bolting. What are your thoughts on online meetings? I think it should be much shorter. 🛌They don't have traffic to worry about - they can roll out of bed, throw on a shirt and comb their hair. They don't even have to get out of the pajama bottoms. I call for the protocol on lateness to online meetings be 5 minutes! 🕐 What do you think?

Success often feels like crossing a vast ocean—it requires leaving the safety of what we know and venturing into the unknown. This image beautifully reminds us: "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." In the Business Success Academy, we challenge ourselves daily to step out of our comfort zones, push boundaries, and strive for greater heights. Whether you're launching a new venture, exploring AI for your business, or developing strategies to thrive in tough times, remember this: 👉 Growth lies just beyond your comfort zone. 👉 Progress demands action, even in uncertainty. 👉 Great rewards await those who dare to take bold steps. Take a moment today to identify one “shore” you’re clinging to that’s holding you back. What’s the next step you can take to leave it behind and navigate toward your dreams? 🚀 You’re not alone in this journey—lean on this incredible community for support, ideas, and encouragement. Together, we’ll navigate the seas of success! 🌟 What’s one bold move you’re committing to this week? Share below and inspire others! ⬇️

Courses are a fantastic way to learn, and they're even better when they're free! Here are some great resources to explore: 1. Introduction to Large Language Models – https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-large-language-models 2. Generative AI with Large Language Models – https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-with-llms 3. Large Language Models (LLMs) Concepts – https://www.udacity.com/course/large-language-models-llm-concepts--ud999 4. Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT – https://www.deeplearning.ai/short-courses/chatgpt-prompt-engineering-for-developers/ 5. Introduction to LLMs in Python – https://www.codecademy.com/learn/introduction-to-llms-in-python 6. ChatGPT Teach-Out – https://online.umich.edu/courses/chatgpt-teach-out/ 7. Large Language Models for Business – https://www.edx.org/course/large-language-models-for-business 8. Introduction to Large Language Models with Google Cloud – https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_detail/20223 9. Finetuning Large Language Models – https://huggingface.co/course/finetuning-large-language-models 10. LangChain with Python Bootcamp – https://fullstackopen.com/en/ai/langchain_with_python Happy learning! 🚀