Most conferences are a waste of money unless you do this

Most conferences are a waste of money unless you do thisMost conferences are a waste of money unless you do thisIs it really worth yur time and money to attend that summit or workshop? No. Its not unless you know why youre there in the first distributionspolitik.When I first started writing, I heardpeople talk about conferences. They said go to this one or that one. It was a good way to connect. But what was I, a shy guy,going to do at a conference?Id also heard the case against conferences. The crowds. The unnecessary expenses. The inspirational but ultimately un-actionable content you tend to get. I just wasnt sure the investment was going to be worth the cost, for me.But then, on a whim, I forked up the cash for a conference and was blown away at the content and the experience.That was the place where I first startedcalling myself a writer. I was hooked.And so it beganShortly after that, I found a way to volunteer my services as a writer to attend another conference. I didnt expec t much from the conference but wanted to get to know the darbietung planner better.After fur life-changing days, I began to drop some of my skepticism about conferences. And over the course of about six months, I began building a network, organically and somewhat accidentally, of writers and bloggers and people whom I would soon call friend.Within a year, I had formed some of the most important relationships in writing career - many of which came from conferences, meetups, and other kinds of events. In fact, it was at a conference in Chicago, eating panini sandwiches, that I met an editor whopublished my first two books.In the world of writing, an important step to success is forming the right relationships. In fact, I think this is true in many different industries, but it seems to be especially true for creative ones. Who you know matters. And a great way to meetmore people is toattend conferences.You cant do this aloneThis journey towards becoming a writer is not a solitary one. You will need help. You will need guides and mentors and peers to help you find your way.This is the secret to success that few people like to admit no successful person ever succeeds alone. Just asHemingway went to stadt der liebein the 1920s to be around some of the most interesting literary minds of the century, you, too, will have to find a tribe you can learn from.But if youre not careful, you can totally waste your time and money going to the wrong conferences. You can just go from inspiration to inspiration without any practical application. So its important that you know how to make the most of your investment, if you decide to register for a conference.Here are a few goals you need to have when attending a conference if you dont want the experience to be a waste. These are lessons I learned from attending conferences and from hosting one myself, and I hope they help you.Goal 1 LearnYou need to go to a conference that has the kind of speakers you respect and want to learn f rom.I cant learn from someone who hasnt done what I want to do. Its a personal preference but an important one. I must be learning from people who have done the thing that I want to do. Otherwise, I feel like its a waste.Also, a secondary but significant goal for me at a conference is to meet one of the speakers. This is easier than it sounds, actually. It doesnt have to be some A-list presenter, but the point of an event is connection with people, and youd be surprised at how accessible some celebrities are.I first learned this when I attendedWorld Domination Summitand asked, out of the blue, if Chris Brogan would be willing to meet me in person. He replied to my email, saying hed love to. We played it by ear and ended up skipping a session, chatting in the lobby.By the end of our conversation, there was a small crowd surrounding Chris, peppering him with questions. I didnt mind. Here was a blogger whom I respected and had only interacted with online, and we had just spent an hour together, chatting. Weve been friends ever since. I dont remember the session that I missed, but I know I was able to watch it online later.How to do thisReach out to the person ahead of time to book a meeting at the conference. Once the event starts, everyone will want to meet these people. So just email them a week in advance, asking for 15 minutes of their time.Offer to buy them a meal or coffee. Something. Demonstrate that youre not a taker, but a giver.Do this whenever it is convenient for them. Early in the morning, late at night whatever. When Chris emailed me back and asked if I could meet him in the lobby in five minutes, I immediately grabbed my stuff and left the auditorium.LessonYou can meet influential and important people at conferences if you are willing to make sacrifices.Goal 2 ConnectSecond, you need to go to conference that has the kind of attendees you want to be around.Who, exactly, is that?Well, it should be people like you. When I hosted the Tribe Conference b rde year, I was amazed at how many people said that was their first conference ever. What made them want to attend it? They didnt know there was a place where they could go and people others just like them.Ive had this same experience as an attendee at several events. Theres something powerful when you end up some place and instantly feel like you belong.For me, I dont want to go some place where I cant tolerate the people attending the event, no matter how good the content is. This is why I dont attend many business and marketing events. I just dont love being around that crowd.Perhaps the most memorable part of an event is the conversations youll have in the gasthof lobby or outside the bathroom in between sessions. Its the late-night hangouts or random lunches with strangers that will stick with you. So you want to get some place where people get you.What does this matter? Because if you go to enough conferences with jerks and swindlers and people who represent values you dont wa nt, well, some of that just might rub off on you. You are the company you keep, so choose to hang with the kind of people who will make you better.My first conference, I sheepishly attended a meetup for bloggers and was too nervous to introduce myself to anyone. Nonetheless, another blogger named Kyle whom I knew from Twitter came up to me and said hi. We stayed in touch and became close friends after that (we just had lunch the other day).Later, he told me that he could tell I was nervous and thats why he approached me in the first place. This is what you want - people who get you, who will make you feel comfortable, even when you are unsure of yourself.What I learned from Kyle is that we can all do this. So the very next conference I attended, I found someone who looked nervous and was clinging to the wall, and introduced myself. Worked like a charm.How to do thisGo to the event (this is important but something we shy people tend to overlook - yes, you actually have to show up). Find someone less confident than you - because when youre shy and unsure of yourself its hard to approach someone who is larger than life. So just find someone who is looking around the room, lost.Say hi to this person and ask them this question What are you hoping to get out of this conference?If you need more help with this,check out this old interview I did to on how even as a shy guy I am able to meet new people at conferences.LessonYou can make lasting relationships at conferences if you go where people like you already are and meet people who are just as nervous as you are.Goal 3 ApplyThird, you need to go to a conference with the intention of not just learning but of applying what you will learn. This means that the conference must have the kind of information that will make you better.In other words, the content has to be more than just basic stuff you can Google. It needs to include exclusive teaching or access to the speaker or a brand-new application of it.When I started attending a few conferences a year, I realized that what I wanted was not just a good experience but a transformation. To take home with me the things that I had learned and be able to apply to my own context.So I started making a habit of putting into practice the things I learned at the conference before I even left the event. Forget notebooks filled with information youll never look at again this is the best way to get your moneys worth out of a conference. Just do it before you leave.I learned this from my friendDanny Inywhen I saw him pull out his computer in the middle of a speaking session at a conference and send an email to his assistant.What are you doing? I asked.Im telling my gruppe to start doing this right now.He then proceeded to tell me his rule for attending conferences find three actionable nuggets and put them into practice before the event is over. Once youve done that, you can enjoy the rest of the event, guilt-free.I saw him do this several times throughout th e conference and decided to make that same practice a habit.How to do thisDecide ahead of time what you want to get out of the experience.When you hear something that resonates with you, step aside to put the thing into practice. That could mean taking a break or simply emailing yourself a to-do item.Set a quota (e.g. Im going to immediately apply three things I learn at this conference) and give yourself permission to stop once youre done.LessonGoing to a conference wont be a life-changing experience unless you are willing to be changed by the experience itself.Why I created my own conferenceThere are a lot of conferences and events out there. A lot of paid mastermind groups and summits and experiences to keep you busy for a long, long time. Honestly, its easy to pick the wrong thing. Its easy to get swept up by where everyone else is going and what everyone else is doing.But that shouldnt concern you. You need to go where you know you can learn from people you trust, connect with people you respect, and apply information you need.After attending conferences for the past four years, one thing struck me as a writer. There arent many options available for writers and creatives who want to thrive in the modern age. There arent many places that help you understand where to begin, who to connect with, and what plan to follow after you leave the event.In fact, I knew that the kind of conference I needed when I first started writing did not even exist. So I tried to cobble together some disparate experiences by attending a number of different events, but that became harder and harder to do year after year.So I decided to create my own.When people come together, life change happens. One person told me, it was the best conference theyd ever attended. Another told me it was the only one theyd ever attended.But the truth is for a conference to make a difference, it has to have the right people, with the right message, delivered in the right way. Otherwise, you will wast e your money.Thats what theTribe Conferenceis all about. Its a place where writers, creatives, and artists can gather to share their messages and grow in their craft. Its an event that gives you the practical known-how and inspiration to take the next step in finding the audience your message deserves.What happens at a good conferenceOne attendee of the Tribe Conference,David Villalva, had this to say after leaving the eventEvery presenter and attendee I spoke with changed, challenged, or charged me. I arrived at this conference thinking I needed to somehow survive it. Instead, I discovered what it meant to be part of a tribe, and left feeling like I thrived in one.Ill be the first to admit that the reaction to our little event surprised me. But this was my goal to create a place of belonging and transformation. And this is what I look for as an attendee of other events - to belong and to be changed.Nearly half of last years attendees are coming back to the Tribe Conference because theyre making progress on the plans they started last year. Whether that means launching a blog orfinishing a book, theyre taking action. And they want learning, connecting, and applying. Its an honor to be a part of this growing community.This year is going to be even bigger and better, with expert speakers, brand-new technology and tools we will be featuring, and more fun surprises.If youve ever dreamed of being a professional writer, then Tribe Conference is for you.If you have struggled to figure out how to use digital technology to get your message heard, then Tribe Conference is for you.If you dream of one day writing a book or speaking for a living or simply getting the attention your message deserves, thenTribe Conferenceis for you.To check out the schedule, learn more about flugschein pricing, and sign up before we sell out,go here.If youd like to get going on that dream of yours and connect with a whole host of speakers including Alli Worthington, Amy Landino, Todd Henry, Tim Grahl, Janet Murray, and others,then sign up for Tribe before the price goes up.Join us October 2628 in Franklin, TN at theTribe Conference. Its going to be great

How to Follow up on Your Record Demo

How to Follow up on Your Record DemoHow to Follow up on Your Record DemoYoure an aspiring musician whos ready to reach for the stars. Youve recorded a demo. Youve researched record labels. Youve sent your demo to the right people. After you send your demo to a record label, what is the next step? While it would be nice if the phone started ringing right away, chances are that you are going to need to follow up on your demo. The approach you take when you follow up makes all the difference. The wrong follow-up ensures it will never be heard. Here are some label-friendly music demo follow-up practices that just might work. Important Rules for Contacting Record Labels Check the Label Demo PolicyMost record labels have a demo policy, and sometimes the policy explains how you can follow up on your demo. You really, really must stick to the policy, even if it states that follow-ups are NOT welcome. Being that person to send the I know you said bedrngnis to get in touch, BUT.. schmelzgl as is not going to do you any favors. Frustrating though it may be, if the label doesnt accept follow-ups, youre going to need to take a deep breath. You can wait for the label to call, but meanwhile, keep reaching out to other labels. Use EmailAssuming follow-ups are welcome or the demo policy doesnt specify, send an email asking for feedback. The labels site will likely list the email address for the person who deals with demos If it doesnt, use the AR address. If there isnt one of those, try the general info address.Your email should be brief and to the point. State who you are, when you sent your demo and ask if anyone has had a chance to listen to it yet. Request some feedback and offer to send more information if necessary.DO NOT follow up by phone, unless the demo policy says phone calls are OK. Space Out Your Follow-UpsAsking for some feedback on your demo is not unreasonable, but keep in mind that the person on the other end of the email is likely getting lots of emails lik e yours. Try sending an email once a month it is the right balance of reminding labels that your demo is waiting to be listened to and not being a pest. How to Respond to a Rejection You sent an email asking about your demo, and you finally got the response you were waiting for. The label tells you youre not a good fit for the label. This kind of rejection is not at all unusual most major recording artists have a file full of them. But the standard youre not a good fit tells you nothing at all about your musicits just a kind way of saying thanks but no thanks. At this point, you dont really know what the label disliked about your demo. And of course, the more you know, the better youll be able to improve your submission next time. Did they like your work or think you had potential? Was there a technical problem that got between you and a contract? Would they be willing to consider another demo with some specific changes? This is your chance to pick up a little free advice. Send an email thanking them for taking the time to check out your music, and then ask if they might recommend any other labels. You might get some insight into how other people hear your music, and you might end up finding your perfect label.

MRI-Safe Robots Treat Epilepsy

MRI-Safe Robots Treat Epilepsy MRI-Safe Robots Treat Epilepsy MRI-Safe Robots Treat EpilepsyEpilepsy affects one in 100 people globally and is most commonly treated with anti-seizure medicine or invasive surgery. Eric Barth, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University, would like to change that.Those drugs have the possibility of being debilitating mentally, he says. Ph.D. candidate David Comber, left, and Associate Professor Eric Barth with a robotic device they developed to help treat epilepsy. Image Vanderbilt UniversityThe surgery to treat the condition also has its own risks. Beginning at the base of the skull, neurosurgeons probe through nerves until they reach the hippocampus.For about 70 percent of seizures, it comes from neural instability, so when you treat epilepsy surgically, they remove the hippocampus part of the brain, Barth says. You figure out whether its the right or left part causing the seizures and its an invasive surg ery where you drill a hole in the side of the skull. Recovery time alone with this surgery can be a couple months. We wanted to find a way to avoid it.The solution Barths team came up with was to go through the patients cheek, using a robot-assisted surgical procedure.For You This Years Top 5 Innovative Medical TechnologiesOnce inside the patients cheek, their procedure involves locating a structure called the foramen ovale and sneaking up to the brain with a steerable needle under MRI guidance, he says.We want to landsee where the needle is going under the image and guide that needle to the middle of the hippocampus. Then you heat the end of the needle up, he says. That way, instead if removing the hippocampus, you try to treat the patient through heating.The procedure is guided by MRI, so the team needed to design a robot that was MRI compatible.Likewise, to have a robot inside the scanner with you, that robot cant be made out of metals and motors and certain sensors. Because of t his, we made our robot all out of plastic. Prof. Eric Barth, Vanderbilt UniversityFor MRI, they ask you to remove everything thats metal because the magnetic fields are huge and you cant have anything metallic in there because it can obscure the image, he says. Likewise, to have a robot inside the scanner with you, that robot cant be made out of metals and motors and certain sensors. Because of this, we made our robot all out of plastic and it uses these inflatable bellows where you control it with air. You use this robot to steer the needle into the hippocampus and go to the back end of it as they steer. Then you can see everything on the scanner.The robot is shaped like two toilet paper roll-sized objects. One rotates a needle helicallya corkscrew-style way inand the second needle is in back.The researchers have verified that the robot doesnt interfere with the scanner and that theres accurate placement with the needle, he says. In addition, Will Grissom, assistant professor in bi omedical engineering at Vanderbilt, has developed techniques in scanning protocols in order to image the needle with the MRI.We see the needle as it comes in and, as you retract the needle, you stick something out of the end of it called the ablater, and you use laser energy and heat up that tissue, Grissom says. Surgery as its done now can lead to patients possibly having to learn to talk again. We really hope our way can give them an easier option.Eric Butterman is an independent writer.Read More on about cutting-edge bioengineeringMechanical Engineers Help Stop Breast CancerDesigning Medical Implantable Devices with Multiphysics SimulationAn Early and Instant Check for Breast Cancer

Job Interview Question What Is Your Greatest Weakness

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The History of My Resume Refuted

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