Posted in Inspiration, People, Politics, Success, tagged Abraham Lincoln, power of perseverance, sixteenth President on March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Do you have the perseverance to go the distance? If not, let the sixteenth President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, inspires you to keep going. Read the list below to see for yourself what perseverance did for one of our most popular U.S. Presidents.
1832 Lost his job.
1832 Defeated for the Legislature of Illinois.
1833 Failed [...]
Posted in Self, Success, tagged Live Your Dreams, WIN, WOW on January 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Many people do not live their dreams because of three main reasons. People often cite lack of time and money while the number one reason is fear. What if for 2009 you decide to be bold and really go after your dreams? Here are two strategies you can apply to take your dreams from fantasy [...]
Posted in Success, tagged foresight, hindsight, mentor, success journey on January 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This week I learn a great definition for a mentor. A mentor is someone whose hindsight can serve as your foresight.
Get a mentor and leverage other people’s experiences, ideas, and time to help you travel your success journey. Then return the favor, and be a mentor for someone else.
Posted in Success, tagged compete, don’t envy, Fabulosity, Kimora Lee Simmons on December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A sage advice by Kimora Lee Simmons from her book entitles, “Fabulosity – What It Is & How to Get It.” Kimora, thank you for phrasing this insight so eloquently and straight on!
No matter where you are in the game, no matter how successful you might be, there will always be others out there [...]
Posted in Happiness, Money, People, Success, Time, tagged delegate and conquer, divide and conquer, other people's money, other people's time on November 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Have you heard of the phrase “Let’s divide and conquer”? Some of you may have already used it effectively as a strategy to get more done. I like its twin method too: “delegate and conquer.”
I observe that successful people and those who have accomplished so much with their lives use this strategy of delegate and [...]
Posted in Success, tagged 26th president of the United States, American naturalist and writer, failure, Henry David Thoreau, Success, Theodore Roosevelt on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Success and failure are two sides of a living coin. Sometimes we fear failure so much that we do not reach success. Failures happen. You fail, but you are not a failing person. Separate who you are from what you do. You are more than the sum of your action and behavior. Learn from your [...]
Posted in People, Success, Workplace, tagged effective networker, personal life, professional life, successful networker on September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We all know that networking is important to your professional and personal life. Do you have the characteristics of an effective and successful networker? Use the list below as your starting point.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Be a great listener.
Enjoy helping people
Be sincere.
Have integrity.
Say thank you.
Follow-up.
Have fun.
Deliver a short and memorable introduction of your name and work.
Ask [...]
Posted in Books, People, Self, Success, tagged Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, mentor, personal development on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” I strongly agree with these wise words from the internationally acclaimed personal-development mentor, Charlie “Tremendous” Jones.
Have you met a new person or read a new book this week or month? If [...]
Posted in Inspiration, People, Success, tagged agony of defeat, Beijing, champions, China, elite athletes, Olympians, passion, persistence, preparedness, purpose, Summer Olympic Games, thrill of victory on August 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I always enjoy watching the Olympics – be it the Summer or Winter Games. The awesome pageantry of the opening and closing ceremonies, the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat are all elements that entertain as well as inspire. The caliber of competition and competitors at this level is intense and impressive. I [...]
Posted in Answers, Decide, Success, tagged challenges, discomfort, fear, opportunities, procrastination, regrets on August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
No matter how young, old, or wise you are, you probably have had regrets in your life. When we look back and reflect on the past there have been people, places, and happenstances which have caused us to regret. Regrets come in two forms: omission (did not do it) and commission (did it). Which occurs [...]
Posted in Books, Gifts, Inspiration, Success, Workplace, tagged 212 – the extra degree, and then some, Carl Holmes, Dale Carnegie, Katherine Clausen, Mac Anderson, Sam Parker on July 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Katherine Clausen, a Dale Carnegie instructor, introduced me to this essay written by Carl Holmes. Its simple message resonated with me. Hope this essay will inspire you too.
And then some… these three little words are the secret to success. They are the difference between average people and top people in most companies. The top people [...]
Posted in Success, Time, tagged goals, half year review, procrastination on July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
July is the natural half way point to reassess your January goals and adjust course as needed. Take the time to review your goals. Celebrate those you have conquered. Focus your effort on the remaining ones as you keep your eyes on the joy and triumph of achievement.
For tips on how to set your goals [...]
Posted in Fun Activities, Health, Success, Time, tagged compassionate, competent, confident, decompress, dream, plan, read, reflection day, relax, think on May 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I am loving it because I get to live a blessed and fabulous life in a fast paced city that offers many charitable, vocational, culinary, and recreational choices. There are plenty of demanding tasks, enriching opportunities, and fun experiences clamoring for my time. Amidst these activities I find it is vital to do an internal [...]
Posted in Answers, Books, Success, Time, Workplace, tagged Brian Tracy, Eat That Frog, procrastination on April 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Procrastination ails us in one degree or another. Some people suffer from this malady incessantly while others have found effective treatments to tame this beast. I do not believe you can cure procrastination nor that you want to because like anything in existence it serves a purpose too.
Need to make that sales call?
Need to follow [...]
Posted in Answers, Books, Fun Activities, Happiness, Health, Inspiration, Self, Success, Workplace, tagged Benjamin Franklin, book-of-the-month club, Bradley Trevor Greive, Daniel H. Pink, Don Aslett, Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Robert O. Young, Jack Canfield, Jeffrey Gitomer, John C Maxwell, Keith Ferrazzi, Rick Warren, Tim Sanders on March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Want to start your own book-of-the-month club? I recommend reading these books. They offer superb perspectives on life, love, and laughter. To use the words from one my favorite Americans, Benjamin Franklin, these books will help you be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
If I can only take twelve books to a deserted island, you would find [...]
Posted in Blessing, Fun Activities, Happiness, Self, Success, tagged F words, faith, family, fashion, fellowship, fiesta, finances, fit, focus, freedom, friends, fulfilled, fun on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s an exercise I do whenever I want to break the writer’s block, brainstorm new solutions, or build a lifestyle. I ask, “What if I can use only one letter of the alphabet to describe the situation, what does that look like?” For example, what do I want my life to look like if I choose [...]
Posted in Decide, Holidays, Success, tagged attitude, Monday, opportunity clock, preparedness, Presidents' Day, TGIF, TGIM, Zig Ziglar on February 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Presidents’ Day! For those of you who get to take today off as a holiday your reaction may be to exclaim “Thank goodness it’s Monday!” On the other hand, if you have to work today, do you feel the same joyous reaction?
Many people dread Monday instead of delight in it. How do you turn a [...]
Posted in Decide, New Year, Success, tagged cheerleader, coach, fulfillment, goals setting, personal goals, professional goals, Success on January 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I like to use visual reminders of the goals I have set for 2008. I find that simplicity is the best method. I divide my goals into two categories: professional and personal. I write down these goals and date them. Then I use my two hands as daily reminders. My right hand represents professional goals, and [...]
Posted in Inspiration, Success, tagged MEGA Brand Inc, Rose Art Industries, Success, timeless advice, Western Graphics Art on January 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since 1996 this Success poster from Western Graphics Art hangs on the outside of my closet door. From my desk I see its message every day. Although Western Graphics Art was bought by Rose Art Industries, which is now part of MEGA Brand Inc., I think you will find the poster’s timeless advice on success is still relevant today. [...]
