Top 3 things to make that conference worth it

Time is the most precious resource we will ever have...it is completely nonrenewable.

This thought tends to drive a lot of my behavior and thoughts.

So whenever I spend it, I really want to look at the value.

I am attending a conference and they can really be hit or miss from a time use stand point.

Here are the top 3 things I have seen that really seem to give the best ROI on our time.

1. Make a plan ahead of time...Not rocket science but I have seen to many people attend because that's what they do.  Before you sign up scrub the list of attendees, speakers, contributors, workshops and exhibitors. Know who you you want to connect and learn from.


2. Keep the list short...too many people leave with a legal pad full of notes and to-do's. This can lead to being overwhelmed. Subsequently nothing gets done.


3. Pick your top 3 things to focus on...From there make 1 implementation plan. Anchor with dates and assign responsibilities.

That's it.

It is counter intuitive but if you get that one thing done, you will have achieved more than most...Change.

This will give all kinds of feel good and energize you to go back to the list and pick another item

P.S. for one more great thing...connect with one like minded individual. You don't win prizes for collecting the most cards. Connect with one person that is doing something better than you...then follow up with a quick email after you return. Ask permission to have a call or start a dialogue after all the dust has settled. This can bring tremendous change.
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Enjoy the time you have!​