There are many people who have interests that they call hobbies. They spend time tinkering with these interests, but it sits as a “weekend warrior” type committment. These days you can not have that kind of mentality about your life or your pursuits. In the deep recesses of your mind, you know the ideas you [...]
Archive for the ‘Influence’ category
Don’t Be an Amateur – Be a Pro
October 3, 2010The Amazing “IF”
July 11, 2010Words have extraordinary power. Each day we speak thousands and hardly give them a thought. Our mouths open and out comes a flow of words which may, or may not, make sense. The words that come forth can bring hope to another or they can crush dreams. Our words can excite unknown emotions or rekindle [...]
Excellence vs. Perfection
August 19, 2009As long as I have worked, I ahve seen plenty of people (bosses) who say that their goal for the organization is excellence. This sounds good until it is put into practice using the commonly available maps to excellence. There is usually a great beginning push toward excellence, but soon the map calls for a [...]
Your Mind
August 2, 2009Here is a key to a great life. It doesn’t cost anything, but can save you a bundle. Don’t simply keep a guard on your words, keep a guard on where those words originate – your thoughts. At any given moment, when you least expect it, those private thoughts can instantly become public words. If [...]
Wise and Patient
July 15, 2009Will Henry wrote, “Fools live to regret their words; wise men to regret their silence”. Just reflect on those words and realize how much patience is involved in being wise. remember, patience does not mean silence or inaction; it is action and speech at the right time.
Look
May 7, 2009One of the most important action steps that we can take when improving our lives is to Look at the life we want to improve. It may seem like a simple task, but you would be surprised at how many people do not take time to Look at their own lives. It is an easy [...]
Success Question Pt 9
May 2, 2009This is the last question, and I hope that these past few posts have been helpful to you in your search to become a better more accomplished individual. This answer, like the previous on, should be written down in the present tense. Take a minute and answer this last question about your desires and aspirations: “What [...]
Success Question Pt 8
April 30, 2009This post goes right along with the last one, and I feel it is the most important of all in terms of your personal future success. It isn’t really a question, but it does cause you to ask some questions about yourself and what you want to achieve in life. “Write down ten things you want [...]
Success Questions Pt 7
April 27, 2009This question is powerful and can change your life. Take sixty seconds and write out your answer on paper. This is the next question: “What one great thing would you dare to do if you knew you could not fail?” There are no limitations to the answer to this question. Write down the biggest goal [...]
Success Question Pt 6
April 24, 2009This question concerns your work right now, your current occupation or place of employment. Take thirty seconds and answer this next question” “What part of your work gives you the greatest feeling of importance, pride or satisfaction? What are your peak experiences in your work environment?” This is a very interesting question. Again, there are [...]
