The first section of this article looked at preparing for the new year by evaluating and reflecting and looking at your dreams and goals. Now, let’s get SMART about your goals and become accountable for achieving them. 3. S.M.A.R.T. Goals. S.M.A.R.T. means Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive. I really…
As we enter into this New Year we all tend to have a heightened sense of the opportunities and possibilities that 2012 can bring. The need for goal-setting becomes more obvious and clear. And the great thing about goal-setting is you can keep it as simple or get as elaborate…
When you think about the effect that Jesus Christ had on the world, it’s amazing. Thirty percent of the world’s population today is Christian. That’s 2.2 billion people. I’m often asked why he was so successful in sharing his beliefs. When you consider his teaching was done in the space…
The first part of this blog explained what a Mastermind group is. This second half explains how to use a Mastermind group to achieve its full advantage. Having supportive accountability partners is a must if you want to keep your goal in mind and achieve that goal. It is imperative…
Napoleon Hill introduced the world to the concept of the Mastermind in is classic book “Think & Grow Rich” In it he explains the Mastermind as… “The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony.” He continues…
One of the most rewarding partnerships you can create is with a non-profit organization that can use your skills to enhance and expand their reach in the community. Most non-profits are eager to work with those that bring business skills and knowledge to their groups. Study after study has shown…
Whatever dream you decide to go after, whether it is a family, or a career goal, you must consciously decide that it is your life’s mission. Benjamin Disraeli said, “The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” You must go at it obsessively and set high standards for yourself along…
Meister Eckhart once said “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice.” It’s has been a very long and challenging year since I wrote you last year for Thanksgiving. If you recall I had lost several relatives and was challenged to put…
What is selling? In its simplest terms, selling is the process of helping a person to conclude that your product or service is of greater value to him than the price you are asking for. Our market society is based on the principles of freedom and mutual benefit. Each party…
Steve Jobs once said “My job is not to be easy on people. My job is to make them better.” How would people in your business respond to this statement? Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with many of the most influential people on the planet including people who…