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 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 moreDon’t Aim for the 4 Hour Work Week
Tweet Should people feel guilty about working a lot? In some circles – the idea of spending most days on the boat or goofing off is “advertised” as “the good life.” Most pitchmen or pitch-women will bloviate the virtues of “lots of play” and “little work.” Naturally, whatever success secret they are selling gives them the ability to work for just a few hours here and there, yet command massive amounts of money so they can live day to day totally carefree. In 2007, the...
read moreOffense-Defense and Success
Tweet When aiming for success in life and business you’ll have to play both offense and defense. You must play both defense and offense at the same time. There are no breaks, no intermissions, no half-time shows or timeouts. The game is always on. So what’s offense and what’s defense? Hard to say really. It’s not as clear as it is with sports. The only way I can put it is like this… It’s wise to move ahead and be aggressive and go for the points. Just...
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