article · August 2006
A little equation that creates BIG results
Your short-term actions multiplied by time equals your long-term accomplishments.
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Top ten rules for effective presentations
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article · October 2006
Start with the basics
Indeed: Always take your shoes off before you take your pants off.
article · November 2006
Bringing balance to a chaotic life
Our lives make a difference in the lives of others! This is a tremendous reason to bring my life into balance!
article · November 2006
Bringing balance to a chaotic life
Our lives make a difference in the lives of others! This is a tremendous reason to bring my life into balance!
feature · December 2006
Success lessons I learned from my single mom
The following success principles, though they can be and should be applied by all of us, are dedicated to all of those single moms out there.
article · January 2007
Keeping you're attitude up when circumstances are down
"Instead of spending your time thinking about how bad things are, think about how good they will be!"
feature · February 2007
Your dream can be your future
D is for Dare (dare to dream while others don't) R is for Relentless (relentlessly pursue your dream no matter what) E is for Excellence (strive for excellence in all you do) A is for Abandon (abandon any other alternative plans) M is for Measure (constantly measure where you…
feature · March 2007
True Success is Generous
First, get over your idea that money will bring you security. It won't.
article · April 2007
Seven things you must give to others if you want to achieve success!
Some of the most successful people who have ever lived were honest people.
article · May 2007
Embracing Adversity for Achievement
Every contact we have with adversity gives us again the opportunity to grow personally and professionally and to forge our character into one that will achieve much later on.
article · June 2007
Thoughts on Successful People
The first thing I noticed about this successful sales team was that they had a sense of humor!
feature · September 2007
Secrets of Successful Teams
To be a success is not always to be a success individually. In fact, most of the time we achieve our successes as part of a team.
article · October 2007
The Best Ways to Multiply the Extraordinary Leadership in Your Organization
Extraordinary Leaders are those who understand that in order for the organization to grow and make the maximum impact that it can, the leadership base in the organization must grow first and grow strong enough to hold the growth.
article · December 2007
Winning: Defining It, Achieving It
But it isn't quite as easy to decide what it means to win in the game of life, is it? And that is because people define winning in different ways.
article · January 2008
All you want is within your reach
And I say, "Yes you can! If you decide to. If you will take action you can become a doctor or anything else you want to. We live in a day and age when virtually anything is possible."
article · February 2008
Simple ways to super-charge your goals and make them work!
Goals. Most people have a love-hate relationship with goals.
article · July 2008
Dare to Dream Again!
Do you know what I say to that? Hooey! It is time to dream again!
article · September 2008
The Twin Actions of Accomplishment
We intake information and we out put effort through the exercise of our will. The twin actions of accomplishment then are the intake of information and the exercising of our will.
article · October 2008
The Financial Equation that Will Set You Free!
But how to get financial independence is not a mystery!
article · December 2008
Finding Motivation: What to do when you don't feel like doing anything
It is a part of human nature that there will be times that, in spite of all that we need to do, and even desire to, we will find ourselves not wanting to do anything.
article · January 2009
Six Foundational Reasons for Managing Your Time
This is a great sense of responsibility that compels me to manage my time.
feature · February 2009
Anchor Your Relationships
The speaker said that each point of connection is like an anchor in the relationship, and the more connections you have, the stronger the relationship will be. He calls one-connection relationships "Simplex," and multi-connection relationships, "Multiplex." The strongest relat…
article · March 2009
Bring on the Boosters!
People who gave me a boost, either through direct help, opening doors to others or opportunities, or through their belief in or encouragement of me.
article · April 2009
The 7 Deadly Roadblocks to Success
When you realize what it is, take an action that is diametrically opposed to that which you fear.
feature · May 2009
Finding Financial Freedom
The first step in finding financial freedom is to realize that financial freedom has absolutely nothing to do with how much money you have or make.
article · June 2009
The Day Your Life Will Change for Good
The key to changing your life is to make a decision, and then to act upon it. And once acted upon, to follow-through consistently until your dream becomes a reality.
article · July 2009
Halftime: Re-evaluating Yearly Goals
For those you haven't even begun, my suggestion would be to reset your goal at 10 percent of the original goal.
feature · August 2009
The Art of Giving
This is very important: Know what you want to get for your life and then pursue it.
article · September 2009
Are You In It to Win It?
Instead, we should do everything good that we can to win at this game we call life. And we ought also do all that we can to help others win.
feature · October 2009
Tending the Fire
It is my belief that success comes from the inside out. That is, it starts in the spirit, which affects the soul, which enables the body to do what we need it to to achieve success. With this understanding, it is imperative that we tend to the fire of the spirit on a regular b…
article · November 2009
Re-Developing Your Vision
Vision being a clear picture of a desired end result that you are aiming for.
article · February 2010
The Myth of What We Manage
The fact is though, that we don't manage any of those things. What we do manage is ourselves, as they relate to those things.
article · March 2010
Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist?
What is optimism? It is a belief that things in our past were good for us, even if that means they were hard and taught us lessons. It is also the belief that things will be better in the future.
article · April 2010
The Three Legs of Persuasion
Leadership is simply: Influence. That’s it. Simple. When you lead, you influence.
feature · May 2010
The Arenas of Success
Customer satisfaction is a simple value that a business may hold, for example. What a company values will affect the way the business runs and the employees act and work, so it is important to know what your business values are.
article · June 2010
The Financial Equation That Will Set You Free
Smart Decisions + Good Math = Financial Independence
article · July 2010
Time Management Mastery
The truth is that anyone can be a great time manager, if they choose to go from potential to performance.
feature · September 2010
Seven Character Traits of Successful People
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article · October 2010
Seven Steps to Achieving Your Dream
Take some time to allow yourself to ask "What if?" Think big.
article · November 2010
Eight Choices You Can Make Today That Will Change Your Life Forever
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · December 2010
Your Date With Destiny
Your destiny is the dream that lies within you of your desired and preferred future. And the things that we choose each day are what lead us to that destiny:
article · January 2011
Let The Seeds Grow
This is incredible because that means that the seeds for great things are right there in the soil of our minds and hearts.
article · February 2011
Character Traits of Extraordinary Leaders
Are you known as a person who is committed and devoted to the goal? If so, you will become an Extraordinary Leader!
article · March 2011
Why Get Rich When You Can Be Wealthy?
Rich people are people with lots of money. Wealthy people are people who are rich in life. This would include financial stability and freedom, but goes deeper into spiritual health, emotional and relational health, and of course physical health.
article · April 2011
Vacation Your Way to Success
The fact is that a well placed vacation can do wonders for every area of your life.
article · June 2011
What Is Success?
We would most certainly all agree that to a large degree, "success" is defined by the individual or group that is pursuing it.
feature · July 2011
Put Some Z.I.P. Into Your Relationships
If we put our very best into our relationships we can almost guarantee getting the very best out of our relationships!
article · August 2011
Measuring Success
Many people allow their definition of "Success" to be driven by someone or something else.
feature · September 2011
K.O.R.E. Elements of Success
Increasing you knowledge will not only help you perform better on the job, it will help you become a better person.
article · October 2011
Leadership Prep
No matter where you are in your leadership journey, you CAN move forward. You CAN lead better. You CAN lead more people. You CAN lead your organization to higher ground. Yes, you CAN!
article · November 2011
Get a New Attitude
Now the biggest key will be what your attitude is toward what your actions have brought to you.
article · December 2011
Give Bad Habits the Boot!
Would you rather everyone talk behind your back? Get up the courage and ask. Ask somebody who loves you and has your best interest in mind. Be gracious and don't defend your self. Just accept it and work on it.
article · January 2012
What Motivates the Motivator?
Give yourself a budget to spend on materials that will make you into a motivated animal! Above all, as you listen, apply the truths to your life in your head and they will become what you live!
article · February 2012
Using Failure to Further Your Future
The truth is, however, that people will actually respect you for trying. The only thing I have found that people think poorly about you is if you handle yourself badly when you fail. Sore losers get the bad press, not people who attempt great things!
article · March 2012
The “Best” Test
That is, what are the characteristics of those who become the "best" at what they do?
article · April 2012
Surefire Ways to Develop a Thankful Attitude
We know this, but we don't often spend time pondering it. Doing so will shape and mold your attitude and develop healthy thought patterns that will make you more thankful all of the time.
feature · May 2012
Top Skills of Extraordinary Leaders
So focus on speaking and writing more clearly, and with the passion that you have for the vision you have. Use different ways of communicating, including different ways verbally and non-verbally. Above all, communicate often!
article · July 2012
Here are some thoughts on a "No Excuses" policy
Practice up: "You're right. There is no excuse for that. I will fix it immediately." Refreshing!
feature · September 2012
The Best Practical Tips For Overcoming Stage Fright
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · January 2013
The Power in Praising People
And one of the key ways to grow successful in our relationships is to be "life-giving" people to others.
article · March 2013
Recharging Your Relationship
Research has proven that those who are happy at home are more productive and less stressful at work. Developing a better relationship with your mate can help you develop a better life and a better business!
article · April 2013
Keeping Your Mind Tuned to Success
As our minds stay tuned to "success" our bodies will then carry out our success and we will begin to experience abundance!
article · May 2013
Courage That Changes Your Life
So what is courage? It is simply acting on what we want to do, regardless of any fear we may have.
article · June 2013
How to Talk To Anybody, Anytime
Talk about the person you have just met. Don't talk about yourself - talk about them!
article · July 2013
The Ten Commandments of Leadership
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · August 2013
The Power of The Tongue
Only say things that will create in you positive emotions, thoughts, feelings, and ultimately, actions.
article · September 2013
Common Mistakes Extraordinary Leaders Don't Make
They want to know if you are the kind of person they want to follow and if you have the skills to take them further.
feature · November 2013
Finding the Right Way to Motivate Your Employees
Zig Ziglar says that there are three main ways to motivate people in general and employees specifically. They are fear, incentives and growth. Let's take a look at each one.
article · January 2014
Chris' Top 7 Leadership Books
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · March 2014
Spend Less Time at Work and Get More Done
A healthy home life helps ensure a happy work life.
article · April 2014
The Finer, and Finest, Things in Life
While pursuing the finer things in life, we often become so ingrained, so focused in the pursuit, that we do not experience the finest things in life.
article · May 2014
Trust The Lord and Go to The Hole
The confusion for so many people is what responsibility to put in God's hands and what responsibility to take ourselves.
article · October 2014
Principles to Ensure a Fantastic Financial Finish
Most people want to get to the end of their lives and be able to live comfortably, take care of themselves and leave something for their children. These are admirable goals and very achievable - especially if you have a good plan! While I am not giving specific financial advic…
feature · January 2015
You Reap What You Sow
There is an old principle: You reap what you sow. In fact, it is about as natural of a principle as you can get. When you put an apple seed into the ground, you always get an apple tree. You reap what you sow.
feature · February 2015
The Top Five Great Reasons to Delay Pursuing Your Dream
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · April 2015
Choice: Privilege, Opportunity and Responsibility
Anyone can have as much money as they choose to.
feature · May 2015
The System On How to Put Your Kids (Or Grandkids) On the Fast Track to Success
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · July 2015
Don't Let Conflict Keep You from Success
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · September 2015
The Seven C's of Success
Get ready to sail the Seven C's - the Seven C's of Success that is. Learn to navigate your ship of destiny in these seven “C’s” if you want to be a total success. Here they are, in alphabetical order:
feature · October 2015
How to Guarantee a GREAT Day Every Day!
Understand that I get to choose how today will go.
article · December 2015
Man or Woman Take a Turn at Tenacious!
No source excerpt was available for this article.
feature · January 2016
Ignite Your Life!
Decide what you want this year. What is it - exactly? You will never pursue it, nor get it, if you do not know what "it" is. Crystallize it in your mind. See it. Know it.
feature · February 2016
Success Through a Supercharged Network
Be successful. Successful people are sought out. If you succeed at what you put your mind and heart to, you will be sought out by other successful people. Yes, many unsuccessful people will seek you out as well, but that is the high price you pay to put yourself into the rank…
article · April 2016
Life Rewards Action
Thinking is good, yes it is. I strongly encourage thinking. In fact, thinking plays a terrific role in success. It helps you strategize. It helps you get motivated. It tunes you into success. I am all for thinking and I do it regularly!
article · May 2016
Learn From Failure and Confirm with Success
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · June 2016
Happiness is Yours for the Taking
Happiness. The pursuit of so many. In fact, we are known in America as those who live for "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” But so many seem without happiness. Why is this? Is happiness truly elusive or do we simply not know how to take hold of it?
article · June 2016
Happiness is Yours for the Taking
Happiness. The pursuit of so many. In fact, we are known in America as those who live for "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” But so many seem without happiness. Why is this? Is happiness truly elusive or do we simply not know how to take hold of it?
article · July 2016
Live The Adventure
Think of an adventure that you might like to take. Maybe it is a trip to a foreign country or a major destination in your own country. Maybe it is to climb a mountain or float down the Amazon. Whatever works for you, picture what that would take. Got it? Good, now let’s see wh…
article · September 2016
Top Six Ways to Stay Motivated
I receive many emails from people that basically ask the same question: How can I keep myself motivated long term? This seems to be quite a common dilemma for many people so I want to address it because it can be done! Here are my tips for staying motivated:
article · December 2016
Ability, Motivation, and Attitude
“ The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.” Booker T. Washington
article · January 2017
Don't Stop Asking So Many Questions
And then it hit me: This is why so many people lose their ability to achieve success. We tell them to stop asking so many questions.