Happy Monday!

It’s shaping up to be a decent day here in Central Ontario. We had snow and freezing rain yesterday, but this morning the rain has stopped and most of the snow has melted. We’re actually supposed to have some warmer weather now for a couple of days. Shaun’s supposed to be driving back this morning from his weekend with the girlfriend, but I haven’t heard from him yet. I have a feeling he’s just going to show up and not tell me when he’s driving because he knows I will worry about him if it starts to get nasty again.

So, this morning I’m keeping myself busy cleaning the house and doing little odds and ends so that I don’t sit here and wonder if he’s on the road or not. So while I’m waiting, let’s dig more into the topic of using the courses you buy. Here’s today’s read…

Today’s Read: 4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Learning Experience

I don’t know about you, but for me the leadup to taking a new course can be a little like an adrenaline rush. All those new possibilities can trigger excitement and anticipation. And, if the course includes friends in your niche, it may also feel a bit like an invitation to a party of sorts. If you’re not careful, you could confuse taking a course with being entertained. Don’t lose the benefits of the course by failing to actively participate in what’s going on.

Here are 4 tips for getting the most out of your learning experience:

Tip #1 – Take lots of notes

Notetaking is an important task for learning new content. When taking notes, think about your unique business and how the content applies to your market and your goals. Translate the information for your needs to ensure you’re applying it directly to what you are trying to do.

Tip #2 – Review your notes and make plans to implement

Your notes should highlight the content that feels most relevant to your business goals. Review your notes about the content and how it applies to your business. Start to lay out plans for how you’re going to implement what you’re learning into your business

Tip #3 – Set goals for your new projects

Come up with projects, goals, and ideas that implement what you’ve learned. Set time frames to keep you motivated and prevent you from stalling. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Focus on small steps you can take to get the biggest results in the end.

Tip #4 – Ask questions and get clarification when you need to

The whole purpose of taking a course is to learn new material to help you achieve your business goals. During the course, you likely have the greatest access to instructors or coaches that support the material. Making goals and asking questions during the course keeps you from floundering later on your own. It can also help you get assistance while the content is fresh in your mind.

Remember: Your course leader is human too. Getting engagement, feedback, and participation in a course helps them feel more confident and encouraged to deliver their best content. The more active you are the better it makes the course for everyone. You may be asking questions someone else is thinking too. In the end, active participation in a course makes the best use of your time and investment and helps you retain the material better. 

And now, here are today’s deals…

New in the Store: Monthly Planner Divider Pages

I have a new set of Monthly Planner Divider Pages to color available in my shop today. This pack contains 12 pages – one for each month – filled with images that represent each month. These come in 4 sizes – 8.5 x 11, 8×10, 6×9, and A4 in JPG format, 300 d.p.i. for printing.

See them here and use coupon code DIVIDER20 to save 20% through December 9.

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Deals Ending Today

New Coloring Pages: Fitness Coloring Planner Designs

Rayven has a new release this week. The Fitness Coloring Planner Designs pack comes with 25 pages for $27 when you use coupon code FITNESS.

Bonus Offer: Purchase this offer and claim 1 bonus choices. Details on how to claim will be in Rayven’s member area after purchase.

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Today’s Gifts and Deals

It’s time for all kinds of gifts and goodies this month! Starting with one from me and my fellow Diva friends…

The Digital Divas Advent Calendar!

It’s Day 6 of the Digital Diva’s Advent Calendar! Me and my diva friends – Melody Wigdahl, Jan Small, Stephanie Hansen, and Helen Ross – have put together an extra special Advent Calendar for you.

Click here for today’s deal

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Christmas Advent Calendar from Sue, Di & Friends

Sue and Di are back with their annual advent calendar. Save 50% on today’s deal with coupon code ADVENT21

– check it out here

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Coach Glue’s 12 Days of Deals – Day 6

Melissa and Nicole have put their You Need Clients – How to Get an Abundance of Client Referrals workbook package on sale today for 50% off when you use promo code 2021. This package covers:

• Why referrals are one of the best ways to cultivate relationships
• Client perks made easy
• The true secret to more (and better) referrals
• Creating a referral script
• How to follow up with your referrals in a non-pressure way
• Why and how to make asking for referrals part of your routine
• Ways to thank your clients for their referrals and sharing the love

Use promo code 2021 to claim your savings through midnight tonight.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to me at ritchiemedia@gmail.com with BONUS CLAIM in the instructions and I’ll send you the info.

Want all the deals at once? Grab the bundle here and then email me your receipt to claim 4 bonus choices.

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New Printables: Calendars with Extended License

Christina at CJD Laptop Lifestyle has a new set of 2022 to 2024 calendar templates available this week, and they come with an extended use license! That means you can use these templates to create your own PLR/Commercial use Calendars. Save $10 through December 20 – no coupon needed.

Each year’s templates comes with:

• 44 pages
• Comes in 3 popular sizes Letter, A4, and 6”x9” (Done for you)
• Year at a glance with grid lines and without
• Bimonthly Calendar with grid lines and without Monthly calendars with spaces for notes
• BONUS – Colored version of the Letter sized fully editable calendar in Power Point.

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to me at ritchiemedia@gmail.com and put BONUS CLAIM in the subject line. I will send you back the claim instructions for choosing your bonus.

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New $10 PLR: Friendly Persuasion PLR Special

Justin and the team at Tools for Motivation have a new $10 PLR special for you this week. The Friendly Persuasion content bundle includes:

• Audio book
• 10 articles
• 10 slide decks
• 2 mini reports
• Social Quote Posters
• Ecovers

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. Email your receipt to me at ritchiemedia@gmail.com and put BONUS CLAIM in the subject line. I will send you back the claim instructions for choosing your bonus.

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New Printables: Easi-Publish Low Content Books

Dave Everett has a new launch that started today. With his Easi-Publish Low Content Books Bundle you get 4 PDF planners that you can brand and publish for only $17. This bundle is design with first time publishers in mind. It comes in 4 sizes and includes:

• Weekly Bible Study Journal
• Goals Planner
• Personal Journal
• Weekly Planner

Check it out here and see what you think.

If you want the editable PowerPoint versions, those are included in the Upsell offer.

Bonus Offer: This product qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find instructions to claim your bonus choice in Warrior Plus after you purchase.

Ruthie’s Tip: One way you could make these unique to you is to take my Monthly Divider Pages or other coloring pages and insert them in your PDF (or PowerPoint if you grab the upsell)

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Ongoing Deals You Might Like

#1 Pick of the Week! New Video PLR: PLR Playbook 2.0

Charles Harper has released his PLR Playbook 2.0 video series with PLR. It includes 20 over-the-shoulder videos that cover all of the tech issues that might be stopping you. The 20 videos include:

• 0001 – Using Your PLR Sales Page Or Another Page Builder
• 0002 – Using A Page Building System
• 0003 – Turning Your Sales Page Into A Sales Video
• 0004 – Hosting Your Sales Video
• 0005 – Adding Your Sales Video To Your Sales Page
• 0006 – Uploading Your Sales Video To Etsy
• 0007 – Adding a Shopping Cart Buy Button To Your Sales Page
• 0008 – Adding an Affiliate Network Buy Button To Your Sales Page
• 0009 – Hosting Your Product for Your Customer to Download
• 0010 – Delivering Your Product To Your Customer In Etsy
• 0011 – Preparing Your Download/Thank You Page
• 0012 – Autoresponder Overview
• 0013 – Connecting Your Autoresponder to the Sales System
• 0014 – Transaction E-Mails
• 0015 – Monetizing E-Mails
• 0016 – Monetizing Text Based PLR
• 0017 – Monetizing Audio PLR
• 0018 – Monetizing Video PLR
• 0019 – Repurposing PLR Videos Into Slides
• 0020 – Turning Your Product From Physical To Digital

Check it out here and grab your copy before the price goes up. (It’s on a dimesale, and I grabbed my copy for just a little over $7)

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Pick of the Week! New Coloring Pages: Coloring Pages for Personal Growth with Training Guide

Alice and Yusef have a new package of coloring pages out this weekend. Coloring Pages for Personal Growth includes:

• 16 personal growth coloring pages with quotes in .JPG and .PSD format (2500 x 3300 pixels / 300 dpi)
• 24 inspirational coloring pages with affirmations in .JPG and .PSD format (2500 x 3300 pixels / 300 dpi)
• 10 Editable Journal Pages with writing prompts to add to your coloring books in .JPG and .PSD format (2500 x 3300 pixels / 300 dpi)
• 2 Professionally-Designed Ecover Sets: .JPG and .PSD with flat cover and 3 x 3D versions to use to put a coloring book together.
• “How to Start and Grow Your Coloring Book Business” expert guidance with Rayven Monique of Color Monthly

It’s on sale for only $17 through Tuesday, December 7. No coupon needed.

Bonus Offer: This offer qualifies for a bonus. You’ll find claim details on the Ekit Hub site after purchase.

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Graphics Deals

Creative Fabrica’s Weekly Discount Deals​

The Hungry Jpeg’s Dollar Deals Page

The Versatile Vintage Toolkit for Creatives from Design Cuts

Ends Tomorrow! The Delightful Clipart Bundle by Plum Plum at The Hungry Jpeg – 54 graphics packs for $18

New! The Vibrant Pretty Papers Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg – 17 graphics packs for $6

New! Plant Illustrations Bundle from Creative Fabrica

New! The Comfort and Joy Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg – 5 fonts and 34 graphics packs for $29

New! Winter Cute Animals Bundle from Creative Fabrica

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Freebies

New! Blooms and Butterflies Planner from Christina at CJD Laptop Lifestyle. Coupon code: HAPPYHOLIDAYS

New! 3 Free Coloring Pages from Ekit Hub

New! Free PLR Sampler with papers, journal pages, and coloring images from Shannon at Creative Printable Designs

Free 2022 Calendar from Ekit Hub

Free 2022 Pastel Calendar from Christina at CJD Laptop Lifestyle

Pastel Glow Digital Planner (and other freebies) from The Happy Journals Club

Free 5 Pack of Dealing with Negative Thoughts Articles from Publish for Prosperity

Free Taste Test pack of recipes and photos from Kitchen Bloggers. You get 3 recipes with 22 original food photos.

Christmas Printables Mini Kit from Ekit Hub

7 Days to Establish a Better Bedtime Routine from Piggy Makes Bank includes 7 articles and 7 emails

Free Adorable Elephant Template & Cover from Shawn Hansen (Tip: Check out the Subscriber Special Offer after you log in!)

17 Free New Client Getting Forms from Coach Glue

Free Guide to Participating in Bundles and Giveaways from Jenn Brockman

Free Action Word Stickers from Di

Muddy Lilac Seamless Pattern Template (Affinity Designer) from Lynette

• Free Craft Bundle from The Hungry Jpeg
• New! Christmas Shine Font from Creative Fabrica
• Christmas Farmhouse Decor Clipart from Creative Fabrica
• Design Cuts Freebie – Free: Procreate Brushes & Worksheets Sample
• New! Design Cuts Freebie – Gloriya Script
• Design Bundles Freebie – Scandinavian Christmas set
• Design Bundles Freebies – Watercolor Flowers and Birds Set​
• Design Bundles Free Design of the Week
• Font Bundles Free Font of the Week 
• Font Bundles Freebie – Lovebird​
• Font Bundles Freebie – Candy Christmas Font
• New! The Hungry Jpeg Freebie – Palamino Beach Brush Font
• New! The Hungry Jpeg Freebie – Cat Life Graphics

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Bonus Reads Today

From Bublish – 5 Top Ideas to Sell More Books for the the Holidays

From Alice at Ekit Hub – How to Stand Out in the Coloring Pages and Coloring Book Niche

That’s it for me this morning. Shaun just came in as I was finishing this up, so I’m going to go visit with him for a few minutes and grab some breakfast before diving into today’s list of projects to work on! BTW – he said the roads were terrible, especially when he got off the main highway and onto the one that leads into town here. He said the fog was so thick you couldn’t see the taillights of the vehicle in front of you. So I’m very glad he’s home safe and sound.

Have an amazing day! Create what makes your heart happy.