#team challenge

[defeatedai]

The echo of laughter carried through the empty college hallway as Ethan shuffled barefoot between the lockers, his hands cuffed above his head. The air was cool against his skin, and his cheeks burned red — a mix of embarrassment and disbelief.

Just hours ago, this had all seemed like harmless fun. During lunch, Ethan and his friends from the Varsity Debate Team had challenged the rival Robotics Club to a trivia showdown — loser had to face a dare of the winner’s choosing.

Ethan, overconfident as always, had grinned and said, “Deal. I never lose trivia.”

But fate, and a question about the chemical composition of rust, had other plans.

The Robotics Club erupted in victory, and before Ethan could protest, the group’s leader, Miles, smirked and announced their chosen consequence:

“You, Mr. Smarty Pants, will do the walk of shame down the main hallway — wearing these.”

He pulled out a pair of brightly colored Barbie-themed underwear, drawing gasps and laughter from everyone around.

Now, here Ethan was — keeping his end of the bargain. His friends trailed behind, documenting every step (strictly for memory’s sake, they promised). Each clink of the handcuffs echoed louder than his pounding heartbeat.

“Come on, man!” Miles called, laughing. “You’re a legend already!”

“Yeah, yeah,” Ethan muttered, trying to keep a straight face. “A legend in humiliation.”

Despite his embarrassment, he couldn’t help but laugh too. The absurdity of the moment—the fluorescent lights, the echo of footsteps, the ridiculous underwear—was straight out of a high school comedy.

As he reached the end of the hallway, the crowd of friends clapped and cheered. Someone handed him a hoodie, another freed the cuffs, and Miles gave him a pat on the back.

“You kept your word, man. Respect.”

[hlizr50]

From the Other Side (CC2 Spoilers)

Everything is so messed up. And Danika and Baxian just didn't have enough time.

Read on AO3

This oneshot was written as a part of the Avoiding the Dark challenge, where a group of internet friends split into teams of commissioners, artists, and writers to create a concept, art, and story to go with the theme!

There were four teams, and you get to vote for your favorites! **All handles below will link to Instagram!

My team's amazing Baxian/Danika art can be found HERE, and was created by @creating_dark_art and @domesticartcreature_

The concept was commissioned by @cascading_moon and @springnightmist

You can read all the works by visiting the AO3 collection HERE

Visit @the_valkyries_trove to see all the art and vote for your favorites! Poll will be posted later today!

@cascadingmoon @headcanonheadcase @vikingmagic33 @mystical-blaise @daevastanner @mercarimari @the-bookish-valkyrie

[teamqbranch]

Memo to all departments of MI6

( @mi6-cafe @teamdoubleoh @teammbranch @teamofvillains @teamcivilian )

Although items are stolen from our branch more than we’d like, we usually can trace the culprit. While we do wish the agents would refrain from stealing our unfinished, untested tech, we can, to a certain extent, understand. What we do not understand is the need to steal items such as cheap pens, leaves from plants, and the seashells from Gwen’s desk.

If you know the culprit, please inform R immediately.

Signed,

Concerned Q Branch employees

(Team Q Branch will be dropping hints about the mystery of the missing items. If you think you have solved it, message the teamqbranch blog.)

[teamdoubleoh]

Team Double-oh Challenge

Dear @mi6-cafe.  We are people of few words, known more for our action and visualizing worst case scenarios.  So, for our challenge to @teamcivilian​ and @teammbranch​ and @teamqbranch​ and @teamofvillains​ we’ve gone with a festive photo prompt table, featuring our best and brightest.  

Rules are the same as every other table. One fanwork can complete up to two spots. Fanworks must use the photo as a prompt for their work.  You can include either characters, setting or scene exactly as it is in the photo or with swapped Bonds.  Aritsts may choose to either draw the scene in their style or imagine all the what-ifs using the photo as a prompt.  Like a true agent, basically, do what you want, but take inspiration from the photos.

First team to complete all nine squares wins!

[richking66]

Element 2018 TransWorld SKATEboarding Team Challenge 

[rozigetsfit]

Week 1 MyMonthlyWorkout Challenge!

Oh man, I feel terrible! I’ve been such a slacker on communicating with the rest of my team (and the host of the @mymonthlyworkoutchallenge - sorry Michelle!). 

Here’s my numbers for last week.

3/1 31 min walk/run intervals = 7 pts 3/2 31 min elliptical; 25 min strength training 11 pts

3/4 31 min walking 7 pts3/5 42 min running 9 pts 34 points total

Last time we did a group challenge a bunch of us started a group chat on Kik. It really kept me motivated (and was a good reminder to turn in my tracking on time). Do any of the other Workout Warriors want to start a group chat? My username is rozilovesyou :)

@williamson531, @allyisapunkrocker, @lil-miss-confidence, @reinventingaesthetic, @itismytimenow, @greensgrainsgains, @runninhoney, @theotherstephencobert

[cryptoosmart]

👋Unlock the Power of Telling: 10 Proven Strategies for Building Connections with Your Audience 👥👥👥

😫Are you tired of feeling uncomfortable "selling" to potential customers? Fear not, there is a simple solution to encouraging interested individuals to buy your products without feeling like you are pushing them to do so. The key is to shift the focus from selling to telling - highlighting how your product or service helps people solve their problems.👍

💪In this session, we will provide you with 10 proven strategies for building connections with your audience and growing your business.💼💼💼

1️⃣ Identify Your Target Customers - Who are the individuals that you most want to do business with? Identify them and tailor your responses to them specifically.🎯

2️⃣ Highlight the Problem You Solve - Instead of talking about your product or service, focus on how you help people. Describe the problem you solve and how your product or service addresses that issue.👌

3️⃣ Use Pre-Prepared Responses - Create a few pre-prepared responses that you can use in different situations to make it easy for you to talk about your business.🗣️

4️⃣ Encourage People to Talk About Themselves - People love to talk about themselves, so when you meet someone for the first time, ask them about their business and what problems they face.🗣️

5️⃣ Prompt for Problems - Once someone has told you about their business, prompt them for the problems they face in doing it, especially the problems that you know you can solve.🤔

6️⃣ Follow Up - If someone is interested in your product or service, make sure to follow up with them to schedule a meeting or call.📅

7️⃣ Be Genuine - Be authentic and genuine in your approach. People can sense when someone is not being genuine and it will turn them off.🤝

8️⃣ Listen - Be an active listener and pay attention to what the person is saying. This will help you tailor your response to their specific needs.👂

9️⃣ Practise - Practise your responses and approach before you meet someone so that you are comfortable and confident.👌

🔟 Take Action - Remember, the most important ingredient for success is action. Start implementing these strategies today and watch your business grow!🚀

💡You can even summarise this into just 3 steps:

1️⃣ Prepare a short statement about how you help your target customers or the person you are speaking to. 👋

2️⃣ Ask questions about the person's job or business to understand their problems and challenges. 🗣️

3️⃣ Share your statement and let them know how you can help them solve those problems. 💬

Here’s an example of how this conversation could go: 👩‍💻

👤 Me: Hi, what do you do?

🧔 Person: I am a work at home Mum.

👤 Me: Oh, what kind of business do you have?

👩‍💻 Person: I make money selling health products online.

👤 Me: That's cool, I'm sure running a business like that comes with its challenges. What are some problems you face in your business?

👩‍💻 Person: Finding new customers and keeping them coming back.

👤 Me: That's a common issue for work at home Mums. I specialise in helping work at home Mums like you attract new customers and increase repeat business. Would you be interested in learning more?

👉 By following these strategies and shifting your focus from selling to telling, you will be able to build deeper connections with your audience and grow your business.

📣 Share your feedback and experience in the comments and let us know which step had the biggest impact on your success.

#CommunicationTips 💬 #NetworkingSkills 🤝 #BusinessGrowth 📈 #CustomerRelationships 🤝 #ProblemSolving 🤔 #Entrepreneurship 🚀 #SmallBusinessTips 💼 #HelpingOthers 🤝 #ActiveListening 🎧 #EffectiveCommunication 📣 #ElevatorPitch 🌟 #BuildingConnections 🔗 #TeamBuildingChallenge 🤝 #Botsii 🤖

[cryptoosmart]

Setting Goals!

It’s so easy to set goals in life. How many people actually take the time to set specific life goals? Not many of us, is my guess.

You want to make more money.

You want to enjoy more productive

relationships with friends and acquaintances. You want to make a difference in the lives of others. You want more responsibility in your career. Unfortunately, while all of these goals are admirable, they are also very broad. Most people fantasize about being rich, famous, and well liked. However, these are not necessarily goals. These are common images of success that the media wants us to believe in. Human beings are programmed by books, television, movies and Internet to believe in someone else’s values. After all, did you ever want to be Bill Gates before you knew he was filthy rich? Better yet, did you ever want to be filthy rich before you knew that money could buy you luxurious accommodations, fun new gadgets, and exclusive world travel?

Step 1: Know the Difference between Dreaming and Doing.

When a person claims that making a lot of money is his or her “goal”, they are not truly seeing the future. A person who is “destined” for success, programs their own mind to achieve something remarkable but feasible. A person that is motivated to achieve a goal does not think in terms of failure and winning. (As in, I failed at becoming a millionaire. So it’s not meant to be) Rather, this person follows a set path towards their final destination. To the successful person, succeeding in life is a daily responsibility, one full of setbacks and solutions. The successful person doesn’t merely think in terms of “becoming rich” overnight. They study the path towards financial freedom, as handed down by others, and create a feasible and specific plan to increase their profit through the years. They learn about their chosen industry. They learn about office relationships and business strategies. They learn about investing and wealth building over time. Making money is not just a fleeting thought or a wild idea that must be tried at least once—it is their continuing journey for success.

Similarly, a determined person who wants to become an actor or actress will take steps towards this ultimate goal. They will study the craft and attend auditions on a regular basis. Furthermore, they will study the history of show business and model their own career after the careers of successful actors and actresses. They see the entertainment industry as their career and works according to a plan. Do you see how this mindset is different from another person who simply wishes it would be nice to be paid $20 million dollars for three months of camera posing?

Step 2: Set ‘Stretch’ Goals.

Achieving one’s vision of success depends upon the setting and completion of ‘stretch’ goals. A stretch goal is a realistic goal with a little more added to it for it to be a stretch. I think stretch goals are a little more motivating and inspiring than goals that are ‘realistic.’ Stretch goals do not follow someone else’s idea of success, but only your own. After you study the profession that appeals to you, you begin to understand the steps involved and approach your profession from a results-oriented perspective. Set your goals on a long-term and short-term basis and work your way down to weekly goals. It is easier to take smaller steps than trying to focus on one big goal or many big goals.

As you reach milestones along the way, your self-confidence increases and the ultimate objective becomes clear. You are no longer confused about what action you should take. You don’t start projects and stop them; rather you channel your enthusiasm and passion in one specific area, moving closer to the desired result. Along the way, you learn to prioritize your time, as setting specific goals helps you to avoid unproductive actions. When you apply your energy and resources to your goals, you are able to accomplish more in a few short years than most people will ever do in one whole lifetime. When you set your own goals you are given total power over your life. You don’t surrender your time and energy to the will of others, as if subject to someone else’s control.

Step 3: Don't Procrastinate.

The successful person doesn’t typically procrastinate or procrastinate often. Some have stated that dreaming or wishing is actually a form of procrastination, especially if no goals are being set to achieve a dream. Once you have created an action plan, you have no reason to delay taking certain action. You may find that once you start to put your plan into effect that your outlook on life may change. When you have specific goals in mind and keep a positive perspective, you start to achieve more things in life. You may use other’s achievements as a guideline if you are new to the industry and profession; however, you choose your own goals based on where you want to be and by when you want to be there. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something or hold you back from achieving your goals and desires.

What is the difference between dreamers and doers? Dreamers usually spend a great deal of their life whining and wishing things were different. Doers go after what they want, in essence, adapting to a system to prolong their life and prosperity. Doers create their future. Jim Cathcart says, “Dreamers stay stagnant and blame others for their lack of progress.” Are you a dreamer or a doer?