Finishing must become a habit for those who want to be successful. For that reason, I want to be as good at finishing as I am at starting. Finishers are successful; finishers are winners; finishers are motivators and role models.
Who we choose to surround ourselves with will impact who we become. Seek out energy givers, and aim to give them at least as much energy as you take from them. The result is a brighter world for all of us.
We are all gifted with a new chapter, a new chance…. Cast a vision for a way that we can come together as conduits and advocates of positive change.
“In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result.” – James Allen Everyone has a personal measure of success, whether intentional or not. For me, I strive for excellence in my business and personal life. One thing I have learned in [...]
“Experience is a tough teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.” – Vernon Sanders Law As many of you know, in February I had a “heart stopping experience” that slowed me down– both literally and figuratively. In a previous post, I was still struggling to appropriately process the profound effect that this [...]
If you are given the chance to engage in a dialogue with an individual who has insight to offer, it is a gift. When you raise questions that are strategic and thought provoking, you will always benefit from the answers if you listen carefully. Joyce Brothers said: “Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.” Seek individuals who are worthy of your listening ear – and ask away.
So many of us have our heads down in work and in life. We let inertia and momentum drive us. What if we all chose routinely to look up, assess our progress and recalibrate our course toward our goal?
A friend of mine was recently telling me about her experience designing and building a lake home. “Everything was about maximizing our view of the water,” she said. “The placement of windows, the wall color… even the furniture and fixtures were very low-profile, to draw the eye out instead of in.” She explained that the [...]
I am well aware of my place in this world and the forces that are bigger than I am. But the experience of having my heart stop beating somehow penetrated those forces. The processing of this experience, a dimension of emotional intelligence, has propelled me to live even more intentionally.
To be more effective in growing your business, you need to F.O.C.U.S. – Find, Overcome, Concentrate, Use all available resources, Schedule time.