Sklar Technology Partners - December 2021

DECEMBER 2021

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Here’s a Cheat Sheet! STILL SCRAMBLING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT?

It’s December again, and you know what that means — it’s time for another gift guide! Every year in this newsletter, I share the coolest products, gadgets, and life-enhancers I’ve discovered since Jan. 1, and today I’m back at it. Some of these are things I’m planning to buy for the folks on my Christmas list (not to toot my own horn, but I’ve been told I’m a pretty great gift giver!), and others are items I’ve tested out and loved in 2021. If you still have folks left to shop for, this list can be your cheat sheet. As a bonus, all of these products are available on Amazon so you can shop right up until the last minute and get two-day delivery.

been trying to spend as much time outside as possible during this pandemic, and I love that the FlameMore lets me use my deck all winter long.

‘Hiking Waterfalls in Virginia’ Speaking of getting outside, I recently came across a book that would make a great stocking stuffer for hikers: “Hiking Waterfalls in Virginia: A Guide to the State’s Best Waterfall Hikes.” The book includes maps, photos, and tips for navigating 100 of the state’s most scenic waterfalls. I picked up versions of this book for Oregon and California while I was on vacation, and it helped us squeeze some exercise in. Superfood Starter Pack Superfoods like green tea, red wine, blueberries, turmeric, and kale are trendy right now, so if you know a health nut, I bet they’d love a gift basket full of these items! You can make your own by following an online list (Healthline.com and HuffPost.com have good ones, although they both left off the wine), shopping at the grocery store, or by ordering a premade healthy snack basket through Amazon. The Good Grocer makes a couple of awesome vegan baskets with treats like superfood smoothies, protein cookies, and nut mixes that even a carnivore like me can get behind. They’re around $45. Muscle Floss You might remember from a few newsletters back that muscle floss helped cure my knee and elbow pain. The floss looks like a stretchy roll of tape or an unlooped exercise band. To use it, you just wrap it around your painful joint or muscle group, then exercise that spot for about half a minute to two minutes. It works like a charm and is the perfect gift for any athlete! You can buy a roll of WOD Nation Muscle Floss on Amazon.com for less than $12.

Polywood Presidential Outdoor Rocking Chair It sounds a little crazy, but I’ve been completely addicted to these rocking chairs all year. They’re on the pricey side for a Christmas gift at $219 each, but they’re made right here in the USA with stain-resistant, rot- resistant, water-resistant polywood.

The material is extremely durable and easy to care for; the contoured seat and wide arms are comfortable for porch-sitting; and the chairs even come in a range of colors from slate gray to mahogany. I bought one and liked it so much that I got more for my rental properties! Putting them together is tricky but totally worth it.

Infrared Deck Heater If you have someone in mind for that rocking chair, why not make their experience sitting outside even better with an infrared deck heater? Amazon

Merry Christmas, and happy shopping!

has a few great options, including the FlameMore Electric Outdoor Heater. The FlameMore comes with three heat levels, a remote-controlled 24-hour timer (so you can change the heat without getting up), and an adjustable stand. I’ve

–Randy Sklar

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3 Tips to Strengthen Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

The most difficult part about running a successful company is keeping your head constantly, relentlessly in the game. As Harvard-educated talk show host Soledad O’Brien once put it, “Being an entrepreneur is a mindset. You have to see all things as opportunities all the time.” Achieving this mindset is easier said than done, but a big piece of it is confidence. You can see all of the opportunities you want, but they won’t matter unless you have the courage to go for them! To maintain — or reclaim — your confidence in 2022, try these tips before it’s too late. 1. Look to your role models. So maybe 2021 wasn’t your best year ever. Did Walt Disney give up on his empire when he was fired from the Kansas City Star for “lacking imagination”? Did Winston Churchill throw in the towel on politics when his party disowned him in 1929? Of course not! So why should you let failure get you down? When in doubt, pick up the biography of a hero in your field to get inspired by the obstacles they overcame. 2. List your successes . What did you succeed at in 2021 or in the last five years? Take out a piece of paper and write down that list of accomplishments. This will remind you of the “why” behind your business — and of how far you’ve come. This is especially important if you feel like you failed someone else (like your employees or family). As Inc. magazine reminds us, “Being hard on yourself only perpetuates your feelings of failure, which does neither party much good.” 3. Create a plan for long-term success. If you’re unsure of where you’re headed, it’s difficult to go forth with confidence. But if you have a plan, then you can hold your head high. So, make one! Now is the perfect time to map out your goals for 2022 and beyond. Pick up the book “Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals” by Michael Hyatt for tips. P.S. If “make sure our company’s >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5

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