How is your year starting off? Did you already find it difficult to stick with a New Year’s resolution? If not, pat yourself on the back! But if you’ve got a nagging doubt about your resolve, take a moment to take another look at your resolutions. There’s no point in saying you’re going to do […]
Everything we do sends a signal to others about the level of our success. We’re judged by how we dress, how we move our bodies, the words we choose and the tone of our voice. You can say it’s unfair. It’s just how it is. Once you understand this, you can identify and improve upon […]
Have you looked at your calendar lately? Sure, we look at our to-do list and go through our day checking things off. When was the last time you asked yourself if the items on your calendar are truly moving toward the happiness and success you want? Does your day look like every other day for […]
The Olympic Games are underway in Rio. Just competing at the event is a huge accomplishment in itself. Here’s what you can learn about reaching goals from the world’s top peak performers. 1. When you know your dream, follow it Follow your passions early. Elite athletes begin their sports when they’re young. It takes years […]
Happy Birthday America! In honor of Independence Day, along with your hot dogs and fireworks, take a moment to reflect on these important success traits of the Founding Fathers. We’re independent today because a handful of visionaries dared to make history. Bring their success habits into your own life. Imagine what amazing things might happen. […]
Practice #21: Every career requires creativity, and creativity makes a rewarding life. Whether it’s everyday problem solving, developing a software solution, designing a marketing plan or writing a book, creativity is vital. The flow of energy that feeds creativity must be stimulated and cared for with purpose. Try these five ways to encourage your creative […]
Practice #20: Do you feel over committed? High achievers tend to work on multiple projects. You often get asked to do more because everyone knows you make things happen. It’s served you well and you may be discovering that confidence and competence are both a blessing and a curse. When you decide you want to […]
Practice #19: Start the success habit of paying attention to what needs to be done next. Too often we’re looking backwards and dwelling on the past, or we’re looking so far into the future that we aren’t taking the right actions in the present. Set a course for success, learn from failure, let it go […]
Practice #18: Successful people motivate and inspire others through powerful language. They talk like winners. There’s nothing mysterious about this. Success is a learned skill. A terrific way to observe these word patterns is in political candidates. Extensive analysis of the communication styles of candidates, particularly in presidential races, shows us that words matter. Words […]
Practice #17: Use a power pose to build your confidence. When you feel less powerful and less confident, your physical demeanor reflects it. Your shoulders slump forward. Your breathing is shallow. You feel like a slab of concrete is strapped to your back, and you look like it too. How confident people look When you […]