Participating in a virtual book club meeting brings readers together to do what they do best, read and discuss. There are some health benefits associated with reading; people say reading is like a software update for the brain. Reading can offer solace and present a distraction while it provides a way to combat loneliness in the wake of the coronavirus. A virtual book club meeting will allow you an opportunity to meet in a safe and intimate place. 

Reading a book from home while alone is a pleasure, sharing your thoughts and views with other people about the book is another pleasure. A virtual book club will break boundaries that will allow readers to meet while social distancing. The most important thing is bringing readers together and lifting each other up as they participate. They can feel comfortable knowing in advance that they’re going to be safe. 

Getting started with the process of starting a virtual book club is easy. The first thing you will need to do is select a name for your book club. Set up a zoom platform to launch your meetings, send out invitations by email; it doesn’t matter if the members you invite are in the same city or halfway across the world. The power of the internet through zoom, allows everyone to be in one space. There is a raise hand option in a zoom that allows readers to discuss the book, while avoiding everyone trying to talk at the same time. 

There you have it, your virtual book club is ready, all there is to do now is schedule the meeting and select your book. Technology has created a space for us to meet and greet, as we dive into that great book discussion. 

We can have it if we stick to our guns and do what we say we will do! Let’s look at some passed resolutions, these are mine. They may not be yours or if you are honest you might say, “me too.” I said I was going to lose some weight , but did I exercise or join a gym, No. I said I was going to be more involved in my neighborhood community meetings, did I, No. I said I would manage my finances better but did I, No. I wouldn’t even keep-up with the receipts. We need to improve and reach new heights.

You ask how can we do that? Be honest with yourself when making your future new year resolutions and hold yourself accountable. If you say it, then do it. I could have attended the neighborhood watch meeting. They post the sign right out front of my house in the neighbor’s yard. I can change that. I can write down the date and time then ask my neighbor to carpool with me, easy, Yes.

Budgeting my finances, if you don’t need it don’t buy it. Record expenses in a ledger and keep up with the receipts. Since we are watching the budget and we want to loss weight, get a walking partner and you both hold each other accountable. This can be a road map to help improve and reach new heights… Accountability is the key to succeed.

Abonni Anthony, Achieving Excellence:

You may remember the name Maudine Harrington from the 2019 Holiday edition of the City Insight Magazine. She was introduced in the series article Preneur Pro Tips. Here she is giving you her encouragement to make the new year one that will see success. She has already found success because she has set her mark on accomplishing goals and what you just read is one. 

Follow the advice of Maudine and set a road map to help improve and reach new heights. Let’s talk about the mobile pay experience for example. Did you know that if you use the Cash App to accept payments from your customers, there is a way to enhance their experience? In the App there is a QR code for you as the recipient. You can screenshot the code and make it your lock screen picture. Instead of people trying to type in your phone number just wake your phone and have them use their Cash App to scan.

It makes the purchase easier and makes their experience pleasant. Their experience makes them potentially a repeat customer. Want to give it a festive feel for the holidays? Place your QR code in the middle of your favorite holiday scene before saving it to your lock screen. Join us next issue as we are Moving Forward… Achieving Excellence!!!