From Dreamers to Achievers: Unleashing the Power of Commitment in Leadership Or in my vernacular – flat out, full on, flat strap, like a bat out of hell (well maybe not that one – how about like an angel out of heaven maybe), but I guess you get my gist. I cannot and will not…
The Art Of Worldy Wisdom I was recently introduced to a relatively obscure work entitled The Art Of Worldly Wisdom and as I read it I knew that I had stumbled upon gold. Written hundreds of years ago it still to this day has a relevance that readily enables the reader to apply this wisdom…
The 100 Top Qualities of a Winner There are probably more than 100 traits that are exemplified by the life of the winner – but 100 is a good starting point. I challenge you to measure your life against this list to do just that – not to condemn you in any way, but rather…
Missing Your Motivation? Your lack of motivation isn’t unique I’m amazed at how many people declare that motivation is all hype, and that it’s not necessary to read personal developmental or inspirational material. So why don’t we take a reverse look at the motivational world for just a minute by adding the two letters ‘u’…
The 10 commandments of effective communication What you say and what I hear are sometimes poles apart. This happens even amongst the closest of friends. That’s why, when it comes to having a working relationship with another human being, it is so important to put in writing your agreement so that both parties understand clearly…
8 Inspirational Quotes About Life That Will Actually Inspire You To Keep You Motivated In Life Inspirational quotes are the oxygen that has breathed fresh invigoration into my life throughout the years. When facing personal challenges, a quote has often popped into my head and inspired me to press on. When I’ve needed to encourage…
The 7 traits that all successful people have Firstly I need to explain what an acrostic is. The dictionary tells us that an acrostic is a series of lines or verses in which the first, last, or other particular letters when taken in order spell out a word, phrase, etc. I created an acrostic based…
Secrets to Success: 7 Secrets of Wildly Successful People When it comes to success, we are often presented with many theories. The fact is that what success means to me may not be what success means to you. But that is okay, for we each measure success with a different measuring stick. However, allow me…
What Is Procrastination? 6 Common Causes of Procrastination Procrastination is just a sophisticated word for waiting until the last minute to do something. If you think people who approach their tasks systematically are statistical anomalies, you might be a procrastinator. So how can you start prioritizing and stop falling behind on your everyday duties? In…
Why Discipline Matters and 5 Ways to Work On It To endure discipline as a child seemed unbearable at times. But the younger I get, I understand how necessary discipline must play an integral part in the make-up of a life lived successfully. Sloppy living identified by shabby habits just won’t cut it. In order…
5 Ways How to Show Love to Others: A Guide to Living a More Loving Life There are times when we all come across people who, how can I put it tactfully, rub us up the wrong way. They are abrasive. They are negative. They are obnoxious. So what do we do with them? Love…
5 Practical Ways Intelligent People Heal Life’s Wounds ‘Like wounded oyster, he mends his shell with pearl.’ Ralph Waldo Emerson To pass through a lifetime, while living on planet earth, unscathed would take a miracle Now don’t get me wrong. I believe in miracles, but at the same time I’m a realist. Just like you,…
The Five Key Facets of High Performance Leadership ‘Try not to become a man of success, but rather to become a man of value.’ Albert Einstein There is such an immense push, especially in the world of personal development, to pursue success, and yet there is something so much deeper that needs to be imbedded…
5 Essential Disciplines for Personal and Professional Success Essential, if you want to live a successful life. But what are the necessary disciplines? There are so many that I could choose from, but I have chosen these five – that if weaved into the tapestry of your daily life will yield optimum results. It is…
The Power of Unlearning: How to Let Go of Beliefs to Embrace Success ‘Nothing was ever so unfamiliar and startling to me as my own thoughts.’ Henry David Thoreau My experience with life to this point has taught me a number of things. One of which is that to become an ‘exceptional liver’ it often…