Author Archives: directimpact

I had the opportunity to visit Port Royal, VA on the 4th of July. I have driven by the small town many times, but never took the path to understand its history. I found out James Madison was born a … Continue reading →

I just read about Bill Russell one the basketball greats in this country. He was well known for throwing up before each game. The pressure was intense and you knew Bill was into it when he lost his dinner. The … Continue reading →

Human emotions are a funny thing. I have been learning all week about Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak and did not put it into practice when talking to my son the other day about soccer. I did not … Continue reading →

The more I go through life the more I realize I must start living in the present. I need to stop thinking if I only had this or that. Life will always throw curve balls and how you deal with … Continue reading →

Reminded today that the biggest threat to success is complacency. Success Scorecard- Rent is due every day. In addition, life is not always fair. Need to continue working through the disappointments as well as the successes.

I was reminded today to Don’t Be Afraid to Ask. In my sales life, I do a lot of nurturing of prospects and there always comes a time when I need to ask them if they want to see a … Continue reading →

I just returned from the MM&C Conference and we had a booth to attract prospects. Sarah did a great job creating a booth that was inviting and creative not to mention the outstanding cupcakes. People would never just walk by. … Continue reading →

Everyday I need to protect my mind from the negative voices & forces that surround me. I do this by starting the day off giving gratitude to God for everything that I do have. This squashes the tendency to focus … Continue reading →

I am picking up my some from college today. He has been away for nine months, so there will be adjustments on both ends. Life itself is a work in progress with adjustments made each and every day. I must … Continue reading →

It is event season and I will be attending a few conferences to promote a software solution. Need to keep in mind the following: Show up with positive energy- Positive Energy Attracts! Focus on the quality versus the quantity of … Continue reading →