Personal Growth

THE ESSENTIALS OF ACHIEVEMENT

People often ask this question, “what are the building blocks to achievement?”

The entire personal development, professional development, continuing education market is all about that simple question: What can we do to have more success and achievement in our lives?

Personally, I’ve been extremely blessed to learn from so many great people throughout my life, and I live to share my knowledge, skills and experiences with you and others.

So, what does it take to ACHIEVE success in life and business? Here are four foundation keys of achievement:…

EXAMINE WHAT YOU TOLERATE

EXAMINE WHAT YOU TOLERATE

We see this word “toleration” in so many aspects of life … our jobs, relationships, and even in our own health. For example, parents who tolerate their children talking back to them will eventually have children who have problems with authority in their lives. If you or I settle and become comfortable with a low-paying job, we will never stretch ourselves and launch out to find a higher-paying one. How about our use of words and language that not too long ago were considered offensive and repulsive to so many of us?

It’s not that we mean to tolerate something, but it “creeps” in over time. A good example in my own life is weight gain. One year I gained 5 lbs. and it was hardly noticeable. But unfortunately, over the next 5 years I saw that 5 lb. a year weight gain turned into 25 pounds. I didn’t mean for it to happen, but it did because I tolerated it 1 lb. at a time.

If we continually sweep something under the rug and pretend it’s not there, then our behavior and life outcome will eventually be affected in a negative manner…

LETTING GO TO MOVE FORWARD

Yesterday is now gone! So, the way to move forward from yesterday's situations is to look at where you are at the present moment and say to yourself, "This is where I find myself, it is what it is". Once you resolve that fact then it's time to move forward.

Too many people live their lives confined in the straitjacket of negative experiences. You don’t have to be one of them. Holding onto a toxic past takes up too much mental and emotional space and energy. It leaves you unable to focus on your present and future.

Brush off your past mistakes and failures…..

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3 SIMPLE KEYS TO BEING A GREAT COACH

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3 SIMPLE KEYS TO BEING A GREAT COACH

Have you ever wondered how to become a great coach? Do you think it's a hard and elusive goal to obtain? Surprisingly, I can tell you from my experience speaking to hundreds of coaches, that the magic comes from the simple acts.

The process of helping someone else improve their effectiveness absolutely requires a positive relationship. We all need people who can help us rub off the hard edges and who honestly have our best interests in mind when they do it. There are times when these sharpening conversations can be challenging, but it definitely helps to know that these people care and that they have a genuine interest in helping us improve.

Here are 3 ways to take your coaching relationship to the next level:…

YOUR EYES MUST SEE YOURSELF AS A SUCCESS

YOUR EYES MUST SEE YOURSELF AS A SUCCESS

Metaphorically our eyes speak of VISION, and vision is a key component for success in life.

Jonathan Swift said: "Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others."

Ideas for a new product, new book, new service, new company or even a solution that will fix a problem seems to elude most people. It comes to those who stretch their ability to see what others don't.

Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it."

Every day of your life you should look for opportunities and move towards them…

4 KEYS TO STAYING COMMITTED TO YOUR GOALS

4 KEYS TO STAYING COMMITTED TO YOUR GOALS

One of the most difficult tasks people face is staying committed to the pursuit of their goals.

The capacity to manage relationships, career, health or even your finances is difficult at times. That’s why we often neglect those and other things that are important to us.

Managing life requires commitment. How many stories or biographies about successful people have you read where the narrative involved smooth sailing or an easy path toward success? Very few I would imagine.

Success requires discipline, hard work, perseverance, tenacity, will, courage and faith. With that in mind, here are some guidelines for persevering with your goals — no matter what life throws at you.

So, here are 4 keys you should do to stay committed to your life and career goals…

THE COUNTERINTUITIVE WISDOM OF "GIVING UP!"

THE COUNTERINTUITIVE WISDOM OF "GIVING UP!"

If you want to achieve big, audacious goals that make everyone sit back in their chairs – something that will change the world – you have to learn to give up more. Sounds counter-intuitive but it’s really not.

This is not about being a crybaby and giving up when things get a little tough. This is about doing less so you can achieve more.

Your Future Awaits.