Back in the late 1970′s I realized that I was a long way out from where I could and probably should be in life – and definitely short in personal accomplishments. But it wasn’t for a number of years and influences until I realized there were things I could do about it. If this is your first visit read the rest…. Continue reading
Do you understand Economics, Money and Profit? The Key to Winning in the mind of most people centers around money. And yet more and more in the world today we hear about ‘sharing the wealth’ and the ‘evils of capitalism.’ While communism/socialism has failed the world over it is still be promoted as the right way to go, right here and right now.
So, it’s back to the basics for all of us, in order to get it right.
Food for thought, eh?
Here is another great video/audio selection from Les Brown. He always hits points that mean something to me personally – I hope he gets through to you too.
“Your life is yours alone. Rise up and live it.”
-Terry Goodkind
When is the battle over? Will you stop trying when you get tired? When you get discouraged? After you have been knocked down 5 times? Ten?
When will you give up on your success? What will you go or give to win?
It is not over till you win. What does that really mean? How many times do you need to get up when you are getting knocked down? There is one very simple answer.
You only need to get up once, once more than you get knocked down. And that’s the only truth you need to know.
It’s a new year, and no, I did not make any resolutions. I have found that it is nearly a tradition to break a New Years resolution. What works for me is having regularly viewed goals and a work plan to achieve them.
Have no goals? Don’t have an actual plan? Well then you might as well make a bunch of New Years resolutions because that has as much a chance of helping you move forward in life as No Goals and No Plan.
Ok, so you have written goals, and you have a viable work plan to achieve them. That will not automatically grant you success. You still have to BEGIN. Perhaps you have heard, “Well begun is half done.”
I am the proud owner of a 1980 set of cassette recordings by Zig Ziglar entitled, “How To Stay Motivated.” Not everybody likes Zig. My wife likes what he says but doesn’t like to listen to his voice. But to me the way he tells a story goes a long way toward making his point sink in to genuine effect. One of my favorites is this piece called ‘cooked in the squat.’
Remember, your future begins today – not tomorrow!
Years ago I learned about Positive Thinking, the Laws of Attraction and the
Mastermind Principle. Those who know me well, will agree without hesitation
that the application of this knowledge changed me tremendously. And those
changes saved my marriage, my relationship with my children and quite
possibly my life.
I’ve read all the books and the things that make it all work right are Mentoring
and Association. My previous sources are not available in my life right now. I
am excited to share with you another source I have discovered and am
availing myself of.
A Mastermind Group and teaching, led online by Mark Hendricks. Here is
what he recently wrote to me:
“Many people take time to think about the past year this
week and how they’re going to make next year better. Here’s
how I have helped others and I’d be honored if you’d allow
me to help you too… (I guarantee this will make a huge
difference in your life):
The REAL Secret – Ultimate Success Program
And remember…The special offer I’ve made also disappears after
January 1st, so take advantage of it while you can.”
The special offer? Normally membership in this group costs $10
a month or a one time payment of $97. Through 1-1-12 Mark is
taking on new members in the Ultimate Success Program for a
one time payment of $19.70.
I am already doing this – won’t you join me?
In my opinion this is well worth it at full price, so if you miss
the special deal you might want to still consider it. But if you
are like me – hey, do it now and save the money!
I am all about the Power of Attitude. Let’s face it, there simply can not be anything like positive thinking if your attitude stinks. And yet, even the most forward thinking person has times when they struggle to maintain a good posture.
So, when you are down and want or need to be up – what the heck can you do about it? Well, there is a remarkably simple process you can use yourself…..on yourself, that can shift your attitude easier than you may have thought possible.
Michael Hyatt, on his great blog Intentional Leadership has written a short but powerful piece on “How a Shift in Your Vocabulary Can Instantly Change Your Attitude.” Click the title to read it.
I have not located the original source for the following quote yet, but our words truly do have tremendous power. And it is a power we can use if we know how.
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
Change your words – change your world.
I know that’s quite a title, but it is not an exaggeration. If you do not have a handle on money, your life is not in your control & may never be.
Now as powerful as that is there is more…
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When you go to a seminar or training that allows questions – every single question involves one idea only. How? How do I….? And the people who ask those questions will be the same ones, who at the next seminar, will jump up and ask How do I….again. They are asking the wrong question.
One of the hardest lessons I had to learn in my journey as a Student of Winning was to ask the right question. The question is WHY?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qp0HIF3SfI4
Many of us don’t seem to know the difference between a dream, a goal, and a fantasy.
Success is only possible when we live in today and utilize the power of goals: not residing in the fantasy world of Someday Isle.
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A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who
was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning,
Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer, and soon
invited him to live with our family. The stranger was
quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world
a few months later.
As I grew up I never questioned his place in our family. In
my young mind, each member had a special niche. My brother,
Bill, five years my senior, was my example. Fran, my
younger sister, gave me an opportunity to play ‘big brother’
and develop the art of teasing. My parents were
complementary instructors– Mom taught me to love the word
of God, and Dad taught me to obey it.
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