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You didn’t have to do the grocery shopping and plan the meals? You didn’t have to spend 4 hours running all over town picking things up and dropping them off for clients? You had a system for your business so that you knew for sure you were on track to meet your goals? What’s your…
What? If you are buying something it means you are getting something, right? Yes, but anytime you buy something, whether it’s a pen, a pair of shoes, or a house, it means you are letting go of something. Letting go of the pen you used to use, the shoes that you were wearing and the…
Seattle is in the midst of Seahawks mania as we roll into the Super Bowl next week. 12th man flags can be seen everywhere and don’t you dare forget to wear blue and green on Friday’s. In an interview with the quarterback, Russell Wilson, after last weeks game against the 49’ers he said that his…
In the last 2 weeks we have talked about new ways to set goals, and streamlining your decisions. Making the decision to succeed and setting goals are both important elements, but there is a third, often overlooked one, that is just as crucial: Your Support System. Napolean Hill said it best: “No individual has sufficient…
You know that you only have so much energy in a day, but did you know that your decision making ability is limited too? Or at least your ability to make good decisions. This applies regardless of the decision’s magnitude: Cookie vs. Fruit for dessert / Take the promotion and move to Boston or stay…
Happy New Year! 2014 officially starts tomorrow. Chances are your mind is buzzing with business plans, resolutions and an impressive laundry list of how you are going to do things bigger, better and faster in the coming year. Whether you call it goal setting, business planning or resolution making, it can be a daunting experience.…
The holidays have been a whirlwind of parties, getting together with clients, planning sessions, shopping and so much more. It’s spastic and crazy and I love every moment of it. But it’s important to enjoy some down time too. So much of our lives and business are spent outwardly focused. Getting things done for others.…
Setting goals and doing vision boards are great activities. However, inevitably at some point it’s common to wonder if you have what it takes to make it happen. During the New Year, New Plan worship yesterday, I read a quote that sat on my Father-In-Law’s desk for years. It had a profound impact on everyone…
It’s Thanksgiving week! Hurray! I love that a one day holiday has been turned into a month long celebration of gratitude. Each time I think of something to be grateful for, it makes whatever it is feel like a miracle. I just got back from spending 10 days in Maui with my family, unplugged and…
In business planning, there is a lot of talk about the 10,000 foot view. It’s the bigger picture of your business, your life, and your goals and the path you use to get there. Good in theory, however, many people that I talk to are just trying to figure out their next sale to pay…