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Goals – Action or Results?

in Business

Perhaps you’ve have heard Denis Waitley’s quote, “Happy people plan actions, they don’t plan results.” You almost have to read that quote twice to understand his message.
There is a psychological test, originally developed by Julian Rotter, called the “Locus of Control” that essentially determines where an individual places the power to control events in their [...]

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Getting Out of a Rut

in Life & Other Distractions, Systems

getting out of a rut

Ever been in a rut? Either with work or chores or your family or even your hobby? Oh my, but I was in a BIG rut!
For the past two weeks I have been working out at odd times of the day, and it’s felt good. Well, odd compared to my normal “routine.” I usually do [...]

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Lead with Your Strengths

in Business

We all have unique gifts and talents. We’re really good at certain things and not so good at others. I will never be an opera singer, a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, or an engineer. Those just aren’t my strengths.
Trying to be something you were not cut out to be can be frustrating, demoralizing, and in many cases [...]

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High Achievers

in Business

What are the biggest differences between high and low achievers? Having worked with a number of remarkably successful entrepreneurs, I can tell you that three of the biggest are their ability to define specific goals, work with a team, and determine who they will allow to influence them.
High achievers are much more precise in their goals than [...]

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Opportunity Knocks Every Day

in Business

Opportunities show up every day for every one of us. Successful people are not only able to recognize them, but also expect them to show up, count on them showing up, and seek them out when not enough show up.
They make it a point to look for opportunities all around them, knowing full well that [...]

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3 Secrets of Time Management

in Business

We all have 24 hours in a day. So why does it seem like some people are far more productive in that timeframe than others? I believe there are 3 major reasons:
(1) The successful individual consistently chooses what she wants most (long term) over what she wants now (immediate gratification).
(2) The successful individual recognizes that [...]

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