Every day you miscommunicate something to someone. You don't do it intentionally but it happens. It actually happens all the time, you just don’t know it. The only time you realize there is a miscommunication is when something bad happens and even then you may [...]
If someone is next to you right now, ask them this question (if you’re by yourself, ask yourself): How can I be more disciplined? What was the answer? Was it something vague like “You just have to force yourself to do it”? Self-discipline is one [...]
(For those of you who are not familiar with this series or the benefits of modeling success, please read the beginning of this post) (Sadly, William Zinsser passed away on May 12, 2015) For the second interview of the Modeling Success Series, I had both [...]
I've been guilty of it. A day or two before my dentist's appointment, I will spend twice the amount of time brushing my teeth and triple the time flossing (I'm normally a fast flosser). I even make the effort to brush my teeth again and [...]
We have our up days and unfortunately, we have our down days. Would you believe me if I told you that you can feel better right away on those down days? Probably not. And I don't expect you to. We've been conditioned to think there [...]
The most valuable asset you can have is trust. It allows for flow and openness. When there is no trust, it becomes harder to get anything done. Think of one of your relationships where there is a lot of trust. Now think of another one with [...]
Most people believe that being successful is difficult. I used to think the same way but I've come to realize that it's not true. There is a simple formula for success: All you have to do is ... ...think, feel and act like a successful [...]
This is the final article of the How to Turn Dreams into Reality Series. If you haven't read Part 1 - Setting Proper Goals or Part 2 - Creating an Effective Plan or both, I recommend that you read them before moving on. By now, [...]
(right before the deadline and exhausted) ...finally done. (sighs with relief) Time to get some rest. Next time I'm going to start earlier so I don't have to go through this again. (goes to sleep for the next 2 days) This was me before every major [...]
In this third lesson on How to Sell with Integrity, we're going to focus on how people decide to buy. Although this lesson is interesting and helpful on its own, its effectiveness is powerfully multiplied when used within the context created after reading Lesson 1 - The First [...]
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