So You Have a Plan, Do You?
In conversations, the ancient Israelites (and I’m sure many people still today), as they spoke of their plans, would end their assertion of what they were going to do with: …if God wills it. You don’t...
View ArticleFat on the Inside
Our pet compromises, we think, are easy to hide. But let’s enjoy some time with reality. Just because someone is skinny doesn’t mean they aren’t eating crap food and holding the couch down at night;...
View ArticleConscious Choice for Everyone
I was in NYC this week taping my first show when I had an interesting experience. I left the venue just before show-time and headed out on the street to get some air, when a young dude came up to me...
View ArticleWhat’s the Quality of Your Commitment?
Like many other concepts (power, discipline or faith), commitment is something none of us lack. The question is: What is the quality of your commitment? Just because you got out of bed doesn’t...
View ArticleWhat it takes to be great
It doesn’t take much to be great, just: Enthusiasm Endurance Courage Integrity and some Mercy. Now to actually live these qualities out consistently and thoughtfully… This is where the challenge and...
View ArticleWhy Do We Care So Much?
The other day my friend called to tell me how badly she was being treated. She works the voting polls and never seems to get along with anyone. She’s always worrying what people think of her, so she...
View ArticleOpen Under New Management? Do You Care?
I saw a sign last week that my favorite restaurant, El Loco, is under new management. I assume that means the place has been sold. I have been going to the restaurant since the 1970′s. I loved the old...
View ArticleWhat are you doing to make your salespeople successful?
You’re probably familiar with the Pareto Principle. In 1906, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto created a mathematical formula to describe the unequal distribution of wealth in his country, observing...
View ArticleWant To Get Ahead? Take The Road Less Traveled
We all have a life purpose. The quicker you understand yours, the easier your decision. It’s important to think carefully about your decisions. If it doesn't end the way, you want it, it's probably...
View ArticleIf We Work Together Will Success Happen? This Author Thinks So
With the middle class disappearing, we find ourselves with no one to depend on--except ourselves.
View ArticleSuccess Isn’t in the Turnip Field Unless You’re Looking for Turnips
My old therapist used to say, “You can’t find chocolate milk in the turnip field.” If you’re looking for success, you better know what type of success you’re after and then look for it in the right...
View ArticleWant to Succeed? The First Step is to Enjoy Your Job
I live in Albany, New York, the capital of New York State. I’m ashamed when I hear state workers say, “I can’t wait to retire; I hate my job.” I’ve asked several people why they hate their jobs; they...
View Article“You Gotta Wanna Want It”
We get in our own way of being successful; things you can do to change this course of action.
View ArticleWhat we can Learn About Success from Donald Trump
The strategy of success is universal.
View ArticleSuccess Is an Inside Job
Success is 'hand written' and different for everyone. This is why being critical of how someone achieves success is 'short sighted.' It's different for all and the path we take depends on who we are...
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