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Do you have your success plan in place? Or are you still working on figuring out your path to success? There are many schools of thought—and at least as many opinions—about when and how to set goals or resolutions, or make plans, or strategize, or whatever you want to call your journey to success. But …
Happy New Year! Here we are just one week into a brand-new year. While I understand January 1st is just another day on the calendar, somehow putting up that brand-new calendar makes the days seem full of possibility. I set goals and make changes throughout the year, but this time of year still feels different …
The holidays are over, the kids are back to school and now it’s time to get back to work and get focused on your business. Are you ready? If you haven’t already set yourself up for success, take some time this week and put into place these five habits to position you for success this year. …
Are you having a mid-life crisis? Are you thinking your best opportunities may have already passed you by or wishing you were younger so you’d still have a shot at the success you’ve always dreamed of? It’s not too late. Just because you’re approaching the mid-century mark (or even well past it) doesn’t mean you’re …
Like most other kids, I had career dreams and aspirations growing up, but becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t actively among them. I don’t think I even heard the word entrepreneur when I was a child. When I was almost 12, I started babysitting to earn pocket money. Babysitting didn’t pay particularly well, and I found myself …
My college girl called me the other day to talk about her career plan. She knows exactly what she wants to do, and she has outlined the path she plans to take to get there. She’s chosen a career in one of the most highly competitive fields on the planet, and she has a good …
Entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly popular business option. According to Inc., more than 27 million Americans are starting or running their own businesses. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, the challenges of becoming a successful entrepreneur are many. Current research shows that more than 50 percent of businesses fail before their fourth year, and by some …
Have you set any goals lately? Do you set goals at all? Or do you just consider goal setting wasted effort? There are as many philosophies about setting goals as there are people who set goals (or who don’t). I admit I am firmly in the pro-goal camp. Goal setting—and working toward goal achievement—is important. …
Visualization is one of the most popular success tools in use today. Nearly every coach, trainer or “success guru” teaches some form of visualization as part of their services. And with good reason. Done correctly, the power of visualization is undeniable. It can help you to overcome mental blocks, improve skills and achieve your goals. …
Have you fallen into the “Time Management” trap? Are you always trying to maximize your time, working on different systems to manage it, control it, and try and make more of it? Stop. Time doesn’t need managing. Time is the one constant in our lives. We each get 24 hours every day, seven days every …
Some days all it takes is just one thought, one well-timed phrase that resonates and sticks with you to inspire you and motivate you toward your dreams. Because we’re all a little different, and we each need something just a little different to move our thoughts in the right direction, here are 15 of my favorite …
What’s your definition of being a complete success? Is it a satisfying career, a big paycheck, a big house, all the toys? Or is it more family time, better health, or time to relax and enjoy your life? Each of these is part of the package of success, but there are five essential elements you …
