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Mirror

The bad behaviors and traits I despise in others may be just a reflection on my negative traits. I need to keep looking in the mirror every day before judging others. People who get on my nerves are usually my … Continue reading

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Not Aiming High Enough

Michelangelo, “the greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.”?

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Key to Winning

Comes down to doing all the small stuff on a consistent basis. This is most difficult after achieving success or a win in life. Need to stay humble and keep doing the hard work that made the win possible. Most … Continue reading

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Resting Face

Be mindful of your resting face when communicating. You may be sending negative signals. Get objective feedback on how you look during meetings and conversations. This will help you make the necessary changes to your demeanor. Quick Remedy- Smile More!

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Work Toward Change, Not Being Liked

I was listening to one of my mentors, Darren Hardy, and he mentioned that most people are not pushing change hard enough and therefore not as successful as they could be. I need to quit worrying about being liked and … Continue reading

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Delayed Gratification

“One reason many people never see God working in their lives is because they never hang in long enough for God to show his power.” Wayne Stiles

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Wealth

Better to be rich than to look rich. I would also add that time is worth more than money. In my career I have always weighed taking on more projects and earning more money against the additional time away from … Continue reading

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Willpower

I read an interesting story on Willpower. One group was put in a room with Cookies and Radishes. This group was told they could have as many cookies as they would like, but no radishes. The other group was told … Continue reading

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Legacy vs Resume

Watching a video by Darren Hardy this morning and he talked about Resume Building versus Legacy Building. Resume Building is learning new things and networking to further your career. Legacy Building is how you impact the lives of others each … Continue reading

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Nobody Likes To Be Lonely

“Loneliness is the leprosy of modern society. And no one wants anybody to know they’re a leper.” Mother Theresa. Reach to somebody you have not heard from in a while.

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