What are YOU Aiming For?
There’s an old saying: "Most people aim at nothing in life . . . and hit it with amazing accuracy." It’s a sad commentary about people, but it’s true. It is the striving for and the attainment of goals that…
There’s an old saying: "Most people aim at nothing in life . . . and hit it with amazing accuracy." It’s a sad commentary about people, but it’s true. It is the striving for and the attainment of goals that…
"Put your head down and get to work!" Wow. That’s not something we really want to hear from anyone. But that’s what I shouted at myself, while riding 5 miles per hour, up a hill, into a 30 mile per…
Recently, Peter Vidmar, the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history, was interviewed on "Brainstormin’ with Billy the Brain" on KKZZ Radio. Using his Olympic preparation and experiences, Peter explained the principles of Risk, Originality and Virtuosity (ROV), and how…
Nearly every company in the world gives lip service to the idea that "our people are our greatest asset." Yet when the Conference Board Survey came out earlier this year, employees were the unhappiest they have been in their 22…
"I will be happy when..." This innocent comment is the very reason that happiness is so elusive for us in the modern world. We think: I will be happy when I have a successful relationship. I will be happy when…
While there isn't any one "secret" that will work for everyone, I've observed successful speakers over 12 years in this industry and here are 10 attributes many of them have in common:1. Relevant experience in their area of expertise (business,…
Power positioning is presenting yourself to the right person, at the right time and place, in the right way, with the right message. If you can do that all day long, every day, you will be an incredibly successful professional.…
Because street smarts are so important to every part of your life, here is a quick review of the major elements that go into street smarts. Print this list out and keep it with you, for a regular reminder to…
You might not even realize to what extent you are influenced-negatively and positively-by things and people around you. Start a journal to keep track of these influences so you can eliminate the negative and increase the positive. For instance, if…
Wherever I go, I find people who have encountered failure after failure and wonder why. "Is it possible for me to achieve success, given my level of talent and education?" they ask. "You can if you want to," I tell…
Striving for and attaining goals makes for a meaningful life. Without goals, we are susceptible to feeling emotionally, socially, spiritually, physically, and professionally unbalanced. Goal-setting creates drive and positively affects your personality and character. When asked: "What are your goals…
Having confidence means you believe in yourself and that you trust your own judgment and resourcefulness. In his many books on self-esteem, Dr. Nathaniel Branden defines self-esteem as the sum of self-confidence and self-respect. For him, self-confidence is knowing that…
Nido Qubein came to the United States as a teenager with no knowledge of English, no contacts and only $50 in his pocket. Today he is a prominent business leader and President of High Point University, as well as a…
Motivation vs. Inspiration Everyone needs a bit of inspiration now and then. It seems with the challenges many of us are facing in today's turbulent times, feeling inspired takes more energy than it ever has. What is the difference between…
A bus ride to town cost a nickel. Two hamburgers and a Coke at George Nichols Coney Island cost a quarter, if you had one. A new Chevrolet was about $600. A first class letter was 3 cents and you…
It's hard to be anywhere these days without hearing the anguished voice of uncertainty in people all around us. Everyone, it seems, is talking about the bad economy and the financial markets. Everybody, it appears, is worried at some level.…
What do you do when your best isn't good enough? When achieving excellence seems like an unachievable pipe dream? You must seek to develop a force from within that transcends any challenge in your path. That immovable force is WILLPOWER.…
Scott Klososky is interviewed about the challenges and rewards of being an entrepeneur. Once you have a great idea, how do you pursue it, when should you think about funding, and what does it take for someone to become a successful…
People without principles are like boats without rudders and cars without steering wheels. Their direction in life is aimless and their decisions are haphazard. However, when principles occupy the center of your life, they help you arrive quickly at the…
Someone once said: "If you can't predict the future, invent it." That is what has been happening in technology and on the internet. People are inventing new pathways like a company called Google, originally a leader in search technology on…