The Anti-Worry Presentation! by Ben A. Ratje

One of my all time favorite books is ‘4-Hour Workweek’
by Tim Ferris, who I HIGHLY admire.

Using Tim’s strategies I decreased my work time while
maximizing my results, and overall have a far more FUN
lifestyle. (I still read part of his book weekly)

Tim’s blog is an outstanding source of fun and exciting
information to help you create your ultimate lifestyle.

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/

His latest post is about a great inspirational speaker
and amazing human being: Nick Vujicic.

Have a look at the video, Tim’s recommends (his mother
send it to him):



Also, have a look at Tim's blog post about Nick Vujicic:
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2009/01/12/nick-vijicic-get-back-up/#more-1064

Get excited,

Ben
www.influence7.com
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Live or Die! 3-Minute Presentations! by Ben A. Ratje

Sometimes in life all you have are 3 minutes to pitch

people your ideas.

This especially often happens when it comes to getting

investors for you product or a company you want to

start.

It can also be that you need to give a short presentation

to your team or the board or pitching a client or in many

other high-pressure situations.

They will give you a few minutes to pitch your idea and

based on what they hear, they want to meet you again

and discuss investing in you.

If you have ever watched the TV show ‘Dragon’s Den’

(which I highly recommend) you know what I mean.

Have a look at one example:

The bad news is that these type of presentations are

probably the most nerve-wrecking of all.

The stakes are high and all you have are 3 minutes to win.

The good news are that if you can convince your audience,

the payoff is usually very high.

Either you get the big investment, or the contract, or the

agreement. Either way, you WIN! And you win BIG!

Here are just a few tips we can give you for now:

1. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse – most people fail, because

they don’t practice.

2. Include props, visuals, etc in your presentation to make

it more attractive (BUT only the most important ones)

3. Project a friendly, go-getter personality (I hope you are

like that anyway)

4. Give them the numbers, the nitty-gritty (again ONLY the

most important ones)

5. Do NOT go over time! You will lose trust and respect from

the person in front of you (most successful people are VERY

time conscious).

Get excited,

Ben

www.influence7.com

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Planned Your 2009 Presentations Yet? by Ben A. Ratje

One of my easiest tips for becoming a Persuasive
Presenter iss very simple: Give MORE Presentations!!!

It actually doesn’t matter if each one becomes a hit
or not. What matters is that you learn something everytime.

Think about the following examples:

1. Jack gives 3 presentations in 2009.
2. Tina gives 3 PTs PER MONTH (=36) in 2009.

Who has a clear advantage? Tina of course.

For Jack to gain the experience that Tina got would take
him 12 years. 12 YEARS!!!

YOU decide how fast you become great at presentation.
YOU are the one to turn your into a Persuasive Presenter (…or not).

My suggestion: Schedule a presentation a week in 2009.

Who can you present to? Coworkers or bosses or employees
(very official), family members, friends, visit a Toastmasters
presentation club www.toastmasters.org (to find a club near you).

Give short presentations. Even 3 minutes. (increase it over
the year, as you become more confident)

After each presentation ask yourself:

a. What did I do well?
b. What can I learn and improve for next time?

If you really do this, and improve something every time, you
have good chances to become one of the best presenters
in your field within one year.

So one more thing to do: Get out your scheduler right now,
make some phone calls or announcements and set up your
presentation plan for 2009.

Are you ready to become a leading presenter in your field?

Get excited,

Ben
http://www.influence7.com
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My 7 Book Recommendations for YOU for 2009 by Ben A. Ratje

Are you ready to move to the next level in 2009?

Then it’s probably time for some new books that will

help you and guide you along the way.

All books I recommend are from people who live and

do what they preach. No theorists allowed.

1. The 4-Hour Workweek – Tim Ferris

Tim’s book has helped me have more fun in life,

work less while achieving more, and most importantly

showed me more possibilities for my life. You will like it!

2. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind – T. Harv Eker

Harv is the money master! This book will help you

gain the necessary mindset that all rich people share.

I reread this book at least 3 times a year.

3. E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber

Michael gives the blueprint for building a business

that runs without you. Would you be interest in

creating the next multi-billion empire? The E-Myth

is a MUST!

4. The Way of the Superior Man – David Deida

An entertaining read for both men and women

about how to deal with the other gender in love

and relationship. Highly practical and fun!

5. The Winners’ Laws – Bodo Schaefer

Bodo (the German gentleman who inspired me

to become a full-time trainer many years ago)

writes about the timeless laws all winners share.

6. Living the 80/20 Way – Richard Koch

Richard shows the way to save time and only do

what you enjoy to do. I believe it’s the single most

important book to gain REAL FOCUS for your life!

7. Presentation Latte™ – Ben A. Ratje

Yes, I know this is a little biased, but so many people

loved my book, so it’s their opinion not mine. This

book will help you get in the top 1% of all presenters

in the world and leave 99% behind.

Happy reading!!!

Get excited,

Ben

www.influence7.com

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Artificial Intelligence Presentation (Ray Kurzweil)! by Ben A. Ratje

Are you interested in A.I. (artificial intelligence)?

If yes (at least a little bit), you will find the TED presentation
from Ray Kurzweil very interesting.

Ray is the NY Times bestselling author of ‘The Singularity is Near’
which will come out as a movie in 2009 (believe it or not, starring
Success Coach Tony Robbins in a main role).

Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, calls Ray “the best person I know
at predicting the future of artificial intelligence”.





I strongly recommend you watch the whole video where Ray
presents his theory.

On Wikipedia, I figured out, that he says that in the year 2045 we
will make a quantum leap in intelligence like never before.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity

One thing to realize from his presentation (besides the fact that
the contents is highly interesting) is that he is NOT the best
presenter, BUT his passion for his topic really makes up for that.

Passion will also make your presentation shine!

Get excited,

Ben
www.influence7.com
café.naver.com/influence

Presentation Latte™ Became Bestseller! Thank you!!! by Ben A. Ratje

Dear friends,

Thank you all for your support with my book Presentation
Latte which became bestseller and seems to continue
to be so in its category.

Here are the results (from Kyobo book store, the Korean
New York Times bestseller list):

No. 20 – Business Category Bestsellers
No. 2 – Business Skill Category Bestsellers
No. 1 – Presentation Category Bestsellers

Thank you to my entire amazing team and to all you
wonderful book buyers out there!!!

Get excited,

Ben
www.influence7.com
café.naver.com/influence

Joker’s Oscar Speech? by Ben A. Ratje

Have you watched the latest Batman movie
‘The Dark Knight’?

If not, I strongly urge you to do so.

The movie is rated as No. 5 on IMDb, the world’s
largest movie database (at the moment I’m writing
this blog).

One of the main reasons the movie is so incredible is
because of Heath Ledger who is playing the JOKER.

Unfortunately, Heath passed away shortly after the
movie.

Insiders and movie fans alike are convinced that the
last role of his life will bring him the OSCAR at the
next Academy Awards (I think so too).

In the movie, Heath as the Joker gives an amazingly
persuasive presentation which is called “The Pencil
Trick” scene.

When you watch the video, focus on 4 things:

a. His attention-grabbing introduction
b. His body language (especially his persuasive eyes)
c. His vivid language (all words are pictures)
d. His conclusion (extremely convincing!)

Amazing presentation. Amazing actor.

Get excited,

Ben
www.influence7.com
café.naver.com/influence

Happy New Year 2009!!! by Ben A. Ratje

I know, I know. I’m a little late with my wishes for 2009.

Anyway, I wish you the best for this year: bigger success,
more money, more influential relationships, more fun,
more joy, more passionate experiences!!!

But I also with you something else: LESS stress, LESS
worry, LESS clutter, LESS stuff (yes, you read correctly;
most of your things are actually holding you back), LESS
negative relationships, LESS worry about the current
economical situation.

Here is my simple step system for you to get ready for
the new year in 10 minutes or less:

1. Write down 5 things you want (REALLY meaningful goals)
2. Write down 3 things you do NOT want to do anymore

(the following steps go beyond 10 minutes)

3. Get a close friend and do the same with him or her
4. Take MASSIVE action!!! (stop thinking and act on your goals)
5. Check with your friend on each other’s progress once a week

Hope you get MORE of the good stuff, and less of the bad
Stuff this year!

Get excited,

Ben
www.influence7.com
café.naver.com/influence