The Number One Excuse
Once again this week we’re back on a familiar topic. I’m not really sure why this subject keeps popping into my head. Maybe because I’m constantly watching it. Maybe because it’s always on my mind. Head out of the gutter! Perhaps because once it’s gone – it’s gone. It could be that it can easily slip through your fingers and my fingers. OH! Now I know why it’s on my mind this week. My seven year-old, first grader, Julia, has been obsessed with...
read moreAim for Results Not Hours
Jamie, my wife, really likes to paint. Me, not so much, but I don’t mind helping. With her as the “project manager” and me as the “helper” we’ve tackled a few painting projects over the years. For the big jobs we call in some support. When we bought our first house in Philly we painted it in about three days with the help of a friend of mine we paid $20 per hour. A few years ago we were looking for a house painter to handle our master bathroom. The ceilings are high...
read moreYour Success Framework
What if you had a “plug and play” system for getting more done – for being more productive – less stressed and more sane? That would be nice wouldn’t it? Well, I don’t have one for you here! What I do have a simple suggestion for gaining a little more control over your work day. And here it is… Build a “Framework.” Here’s my perspective on this – you should check it out with an open mind. Everything has a frame. The body has its skeleton. The house...
read moreTime Is Up
Here’s a prediction… The business of “Time Management Guru” or “Stay Focused Guru” might be a booming industry in the next few years if it’s not already. Did you know recently we’ve renamed Gen X and Gen Y to Gen C? The C stands for “Connected.” Because there’s a whole lot of (us) in that age range who really are… always connected. The challenge being “connected” brings about is that some things are made more effective and some are made...
read moreTo Achieve Success
For the last few months my wife has been receiving “SUCCESS Magazine.” Her boss required her entire team to get it. Usually, when she’s done with it I’ll snag it and read it too. I have been aware of the magazine for a while. I’m pretty sure the original SUCCESS Magazine was started by W. Clement Stone. Recently it has had a bit of a revival with new ownership. Darren Hardy has really brought it back. Each month I can count on some good reading when I flip through...
read moreSpelling Test Secrets
Most people know, especially if you read “Motion Before Motivation, The Success Secret That Never Fails, my academic star did not shine too bright when I was a student. Which is why I am really pleased about my two daughters’, Julia and Marissa’s, early display of academic excellence. Perhaps they have inherited both beauty and brains from their mother! They are both doing awesome and I’m a really proud dad! Julia is in first grade now and it has been really fun...
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