"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." ~Albert Schweitzer
Ahhh…. The power of networking! Who’s inner spirit can you rekindle today?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday: Goals
"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." ~Mario Andretti
It is so much easier to stay focused and positive when you have goals set and you see yourself achieving them! Causing things to come to fruition is a powerful motivator!
When you’re “on a roll”, you roll faster!
It is so much easier to stay focused and positive when you have goals set and you see yourself achieving them! Causing things to come to fruition is a powerful motivator!
When you’re “on a roll”, you roll faster!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday: Positive Attitude
"Up is never where you are now." ~Belasco & Stayer
I had to stop and think about that one. WOW! I love it! It doesn’t matter how good things are now. It doesn’t matter how bad they may seem. It’s all in how you look at it. It can always be better. You can always go up!
“If you will call your troubles ‘experiences’, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be." ~John R. Miller
I had to stop and think about that one. WOW! I love it! It doesn’t matter how good things are now. It doesn’t matter how bad they may seem. It’s all in how you look at it. It can always be better. You can always go up!
“If you will call your troubles ‘experiences’, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be." ~John R. Miller
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday: Focus
“I've got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.” ~Larry Bird
Focus, focus, focus! “100% all of the time” is not that hard when you concentrate all your efforts on the task at hand.
“Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” ~Swami Sivananda
Focus, focus, focus! “100% all of the time” is not that hard when you concentrate all your efforts on the task at hand.
“Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” ~Swami Sivananda
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday: Preparation
"It's not the will to win that matters; everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." ~Paul Bryant
I had a great networking session on Friday with Action Coach Tom Maier (www.actioncoach.com/tommaier) and reaffirmed my strong belief in the importance and power of a plan. I followed that great meeting with a fantastic lunch with a friend who is struggling to crate the path to his 20 year plan. He used to have one, he told me, but lost sight of it somewhere along the way. I started thinking again about my own long term plan. Given what I know about where I want to be, and Tom’s guidance around breaking down my long term plan into 30, 60, and 90 day bites, I am reenergized, recommitted, and reengaged! Here are three take-a-ways: 1) You really do need a plan. 2) You need to be able to break that plan down into steps that will help you actually see that plan through. 3) Networking Rocks! The energy is incredible and the encouragement is priceless! Happy Monday everyone!!
I had a great networking session on Friday with Action Coach Tom Maier (www.actioncoach.com/tommaier) and reaffirmed my strong belief in the importance and power of a plan. I followed that great meeting with a fantastic lunch with a friend who is struggling to crate the path to his 20 year plan. He used to have one, he told me, but lost sight of it somewhere along the way. I started thinking again about my own long term plan. Given what I know about where I want to be, and Tom’s guidance around breaking down my long term plan into 30, 60, and 90 day bites, I am reenergized, recommitted, and reengaged! Here are three take-a-ways: 1) You really do need a plan. 2) You need to be able to break that plan down into steps that will help you actually see that plan through. 3) Networking Rocks! The energy is incredible and the encouragement is priceless! Happy Monday everyone!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday: Focus
“The key is not to prioritize your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” ~ Stephen R. Covey
Everything seems like a Priority One when you’re under stress and pressure. So, let them be. I have always struggled with figuring out what to do first when I have competing priorities. But what I’m starting to come to terms with, is that “first things first” doesn’t always work. Of course it does sometimes… I’m not going to post my blog until I write it. I’m not going to send a business letter out until I research. But it’s not always that cut and dry. So, instead I’m working on scheduling my priorities. From 9 – 10, I’ll do THIS; from 10 – 11, I’ll do THIS, etc. So far, it’s working! Do you know which priorities you’ll focus on today?
Everything seems like a Priority One when you’re under stress and pressure. So, let them be. I have always struggled with figuring out what to do first when I have competing priorities. But what I’m starting to come to terms with, is that “first things first” doesn’t always work. Of course it does sometimes… I’m not going to post my blog until I write it. I’m not going to send a business letter out until I research. But it’s not always that cut and dry. So, instead I’m working on scheduling my priorities. From 9 – 10, I’ll do THIS; from 10 – 11, I’ll do THIS, etc. So far, it’s working! Do you know which priorities you’ll focus on today?
Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday: Preparation
“Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
I am prepared for a great week! A little planning over the weekend, coupled with an extremely positive outlook this morning and some momentum from last week… and I’m ready! Happy Monday Everyone!
I am prepared for a great week! A little planning over the weekend, coupled with an extremely positive outlook this morning and some momentum from last week… and I’m ready! Happy Monday Everyone!
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