“There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly. “ ~Publius Terentius Afer
Well, except getting up my driveway in my front wheel drive sedan after even only 1 inch of snow... But that’s another story.
Being reluctant to do something is likely not the best way to go about doing it. We have the power to choose our attitude about how we look at things. If we’re reluctant to do something, certainly it will be more difficult to get started, more challenging to get through, and more likely to cause stress and aggravation. If we look forward to the challenge, embrace the possibilities, and jump over the hurdle, it is much more likely we will be filled with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment. Which will you choose today?
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday: Focus
“Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets.” Nido Qubein
Sometimes it is really hard to clear your mind of the noise. The world of technology in which we live today makes it very hard for some (me!) to unplug and focus on the task at hand. I want to check Twitter or Facebook to make sure I’m not missing any big news. I hear the notification that an email has come in and I immediately feel like I have to go check it. I have had to devise a complex mind game… really, I just turn the volume off on my computer and log out of every browser and stay focused on the target. OK, fine. But I work from home… so what about the laundry, or the grocery shopping… And I got up extra early this morning to take a call from China, so how about a nap… Discipline and focus are, in my opinion, two of the biggest hurdles to get over when you’re feeling any lack of motivation. So here’s the reminder for today, mostly because I need it! FOCUS ON YOUR SUCCESS! Do you have that target in mind? Can you see it? Don’t falter… Go get it!
Sometimes it is really hard to clear your mind of the noise. The world of technology in which we live today makes it very hard for some (me!) to unplug and focus on the task at hand. I want to check Twitter or Facebook to make sure I’m not missing any big news. I hear the notification that an email has come in and I immediately feel like I have to go check it. I have had to devise a complex mind game… really, I just turn the volume off on my computer and log out of every browser and stay focused on the target. OK, fine. But I work from home… so what about the laundry, or the grocery shopping… And I got up extra early this morning to take a call from China, so how about a nap… Discipline and focus are, in my opinion, two of the biggest hurdles to get over when you’re feeling any lack of motivation. So here’s the reminder for today, mostly because I need it! FOCUS ON YOUR SUCCESS! Do you have that target in mind? Can you see it? Don’t falter… Go get it!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday: Preparation
“There are many wonderful things that will never be done if you do not do them.” ~Charles D. Gill
So, it’s February 1st. Do you still have the same resolve you had on January 1st (or 2nd, depending on how hard you played on New Year’s Eve…)? Where are you in your 2010 plan? Is time passing too quickly, or too slowly? Or, are you right on track? What are you doing to stay focused and motivated? Are you networking? Are you helping others? Are you participating in an accountability group? Or, did you wake up this morning exclaiming, “HOLY COW IT’S FEBRUARY!” Is this exactly the kick in the pants you needed? Well, don’t look back; you’re not going that way! Look to your future. Decide today what your plan will be for this month, and execute. And just keep in mind, “you may not be there yet, but you’re closer than you were yesterday.”
So, it’s February 1st. Do you still have the same resolve you had on January 1st (or 2nd, depending on how hard you played on New Year’s Eve…)? Where are you in your 2010 plan? Is time passing too quickly, or too slowly? Or, are you right on track? What are you doing to stay focused and motivated? Are you networking? Are you helping others? Are you participating in an accountability group? Or, did you wake up this morning exclaiming, “HOLY COW IT’S FEBRUARY!” Is this exactly the kick in the pants you needed? Well, don’t look back; you’re not going that way! Look to your future. Decide today what your plan will be for this month, and execute. And just keep in mind, “you may not be there yet, but you’re closer than you were yesterday.”
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday: Motivation
“A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.” ~David Brinkley
Have you heard the expression “when it rains, it pours”? Well, it came from somewhere! I’m not sure the actual origin, but I have to tell you there is truth in it! I continue to hear, “I haven’t had an interview in months and next week I have four!” Or, “I’ve been out of work for a year with little activity, and all of a sudden there are 6 positions I’m working on!” Or even,”I hadn’t found anyone worth dating in months, and now I’ve got people crawling out of the woodwork!” And, just in the last two days, I myself have gotten 3 new job orders! You have to be able to roll with the punches, ramp up quickly, and take what comes with grace. Sometimes, as we know, what comes is not what we want. Other times, what comes is more than we ever anticipated. Are you ready to take what comes?
Today, I wish you all the success you can handle! Happy Friday!
“Put your future in good hands - your own.” ~Author Unknown
Have you heard the expression “when it rains, it pours”? Well, it came from somewhere! I’m not sure the actual origin, but I have to tell you there is truth in it! I continue to hear, “I haven’t had an interview in months and next week I have four!” Or, “I’ve been out of work for a year with little activity, and all of a sudden there are 6 positions I’m working on!” Or even,”I hadn’t found anyone worth dating in months, and now I’ve got people crawling out of the woodwork!” And, just in the last two days, I myself have gotten 3 new job orders! You have to be able to roll with the punches, ramp up quickly, and take what comes with grace. Sometimes, as we know, what comes is not what we want. Other times, what comes is more than we ever anticipated. Are you ready to take what comes?
Today, I wish you all the success you can handle! Happy Friday!
“Put your future in good hands - your own.” ~Author Unknown
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday: Goals
“If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.” ~J.M. Power
Wake up! Turn it on! Set the goal, and go after it! Do whatever it takes. Get creative! Try something new; something different. Maybe you join an accountability group; maybe you try Twitter for the first time (or second time). Maybe you get out there and start talking to people and asking for referrals and advice. Maybe you offer advice and resources. Waking up the sleeping giant may be exactly what needs to happen. Light that fire!
“Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.“ ~Arnold H. Glasow
Oh – and if you do decide to give Twitter a shot, follow me @HireEffect! See you there!
Wake up! Turn it on! Set the goal, and go after it! Do whatever it takes. Get creative! Try something new; something different. Maybe you join an accountability group; maybe you try Twitter for the first time (or second time). Maybe you get out there and start talking to people and asking for referrals and advice. Maybe you offer advice and resources. Waking up the sleeping giant may be exactly what needs to happen. Light that fire!
“Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.“ ~Arnold H. Glasow
Oh – and if you do decide to give Twitter a shot, follow me @HireEffect! See you there!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday: Positive Attitude
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” ~Edmund Hillary
First, let me just say that it’s really good to be back. I’ve missed this. I know that I have written in the past about allowing myself the freedom of not feeling guilty when I don’t post… but sometimes I feel guilty when I don’t post.
So, in addition to the “attitude” theme, this post will also be about forgiveness. Forgiving yourself may be the first, and possibly the most important step in maintaining a positive attitude. If you blame yourself for things that have happened in the past, or *blame* period, then you can’t effectively maintain the positive attitude. When you *choose* your attitude, you’re not making a temporary choice. You can’t *choose* to be a non-smoker, and then smoke again. You can’t *choose* to be ethical and practice integrity, and then not. It’s one thing to have set backs. We all do. It’s another thing to wallow in those setbacks. So, today, I challenge you to forgive yourself. It’s ok. It was in the past. Now pick up the pieces and go do what you have to do!
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
First, let me just say that it’s really good to be back. I’ve missed this. I know that I have written in the past about allowing myself the freedom of not feeling guilty when I don’t post… but sometimes I feel guilty when I don’t post.
So, in addition to the “attitude” theme, this post will also be about forgiveness. Forgiving yourself may be the first, and possibly the most important step in maintaining a positive attitude. If you blame yourself for things that have happened in the past, or *blame* period, then you can’t effectively maintain the positive attitude. When you *choose* your attitude, you’re not making a temporary choice. You can’t *choose* to be a non-smoker, and then smoke again. You can’t *choose* to be ethical and practice integrity, and then not. It’s one thing to have set backs. We all do. It’s another thing to wallow in those setbacks. So, today, I challenge you to forgive yourself. It’s ok. It was in the past. Now pick up the pieces and go do what you have to do!
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday: Motivation - Happy Birthday to me!
"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." ~Author Unknown
And, what better day to do so than on my birthday!
Happy Friday everyone!!!
And, what better day to do so than on my birthday!
Happy Friday everyone!!!
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