Getting Started
Tweet Doesn’t that seem pretty simple… Getting Started? While many folks are looking for the nitty-gritty details and the “blue print” or the “formula” for success others are busy working toward success. What’s their Secret? They got started. If you approached anyone in the “shiny new object crowd” with information on “how to get started” most would give you the typical response of “I’ve heard that before – please tell me something new!” FYI:...
read moreHesitation Hill to Decision Valley
Tweet Here’s the truth… I am not a “stress expert.” Even though I do drink a fair amount of Coffee I consider myself a fairly relaxed person. Stress is just not something I get into But here’s a major cause of stress. Ready? Leaving your decisions hanging. It’s sad to see people who have been “thinking about” doing something for months and even years. Even though making a decision does not guarantee any action or follow through it’s still the first...
read moreTaking an Ax to Your New Year Resolutions
Tweet So 2012 is here. You’ve got that list of resolutions and intentions or you’re really close to finishing it up. No doubt a few items are left over from last year. Personally, my list for this year consists of a bunch of ambitions and goals that have been carried over for the last couple of years. Does that mean I have failed? NO! It just means I’m still working toward the goal. Most people give up to easy or change course at the first sign of challenge. So if you...
read moreMight as well not be Politically Correct
Tweet So maybe we’ll talk religion, politics, gay marriage and everything else we can think of in this post? Over the past month I’ve sent out several emails that had a “Happy Holidays” message in them somewhere. My habit of wishing people in my business circles “Happy Holidays!” is something I’ve been doing since the late 90′s. It started because I had a business located in Philadelphia. Our clients and customers were made of people who celebrated –...
read more7 Ways to Get Moving Toward Success
Tweet You’ve heard that quote about Gazelles and Lions in Africa right? The Gazelle wakes up knowing it has to run faster than the fastest Lion – the Lion has to run faster than the slowest Gazelle or one goes hungry and one gets eaten. The point of the quote is to remind us to “get moving!” Here are seven tips to get you moving. Develop a Sense of Urgency A sense of urgency is not based on fear. It’s not based on making hasty decisions. It’s about understanding...
read moreYou Can Be Something You Are Not
Tweet Interesting right? Be something you’re not. Am I talking about being phony? No. Just talking about exhibiting certain qualities and maybe even skills in certain situations. Skills you usually don’t display or don’t think you possess. I’ll give you an example… The truth is I am not the most “organized” person. If you saw my office you’d agree. Filing systems and me do not get along. I have book shelves, but I really like keeping certain books...
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