Any unsuccessful attempt is merely a learning experience. The most successful people in any endeavor choose to see setbacks as learning experiences rather than as failure. Not only does this help their self-esteem, but it also puts them into a productive mindset where they can analyze what didn’t work and make plans to improve their…
The first 15% of a process is the most important. Many successful people say that the first hour of the day is the most important time, as this is where they have an opportunity to set the tone for the entire day. Getting started on the right foot, so to speak, means that you don’t…
You can get more done when you work with a proven system. Proven systems enhance productivity in 2 major ways. First, in most cases, the system has already been fine-tuned to eliminate any wasted effort, and the increased efficiency means more of your effort goes directly to producing the results you want. Second, the more…
An organized work area prevents distractions. Maintaining a higher level of focus is much easier when the space around you is clear of clutter as well. Take 10 minutes to pick up any clutter that may be around you, and notice how much more you can get done in a day.
A high degree of focus opens your perceptions to new levels of awareness. Not only are you not distracted by random thoughts, but when you achieve a higher degree of focus actually ACTIVATES dormant areas of your brain so you can perceive more than you would otherwise. Stay focused, my friend.
When you’re focused, you have more energy. Just as a sharp blade cuts easier than a dull one, a focused mind works better than an unfocused one. Although it may take a bit of extra effort to train yourself to be focused more often, it pays off in the long run because you can eliminate…
One strong effort will do more than 100 weak efforts. Have you ever tried pushing a car that wouldn’t start? If you don’t put enough effort into it, you could push against it all day and it won’t budge an inch. And yet, give it one good, strong push, and it’s moving. Once you’ve got…
Excellence is richly rewarded. While there are millions of people in all walks of life struggling to get by, a small handful in any field rise to the top, win the awards, and earn the top incomes. The reason for this, in most cases, is because the ones at the top are better than everyone…
A mediocre result is 1000 times better than a perfect idea. Can you imagine what our world would be like if Microsoft waited until they had a perfect product before releasing it? We’d probably still be waiting for MS-Office 1.0. Most of us can get some kind of positive results even with a flawed tool,…
Turn lemons into lemonade. Successful business people learn that their success is tied to their ability to solve problems for people. McDonald’s solves the problem of needing to eat in a hurry. A 5-star restaurant solves the problem of wanting to eat in an upscale atmosphere. Insurance companies solve the problem of quickly recovering from…
The only failure is the failure to try. When Thomas Edison was trying to get an electric light bulb to work, a reporter once asked him, “Why do you continue to waste time in this endeavor after failing 10,000 times?” Edison’s reply demonstrates a key trait in all successful people. He said, “Sir, I have…
I’m trying something new here. The talk is called “An Opportunity to Upgrade” and is probably best described as an inspirational message, with some “how to” as well.