Where do you go when you feel you’ve been doing everything right and you still aren’t getting the results you want? When this happens it is important to understand there is a cycle of improvement. If you recognize the cycle you can break away from stagnant results. Whether your problem is a lack of meaningful […]
Get a Reality Check
So you’ve got some big dreams and goals you would like to accomplish? Maybe you want to be a millionaire, an Olympic athlete or world traveler. Perhaps you just want to get in shape, get out of debt or be able to take a vacation this year. Whatever the case is, you need to do […]
When Your Communication Fails, Check Your Layers
Whether you are giving a speech, asking for a sale or going on a date, each person has different aims for their communication. Unfortunately your message can easily fail if you aren’t using all the layers of communication appropriately. Your message isn’t just perceived in one way, but through multiple channels each with a different […]
Make Productivity Smooth By Reducing Friction
Friction wastes energy. You probably don’t need me to tell you that it’s easier pushing a rock on a slippery surface than over sandpaper. Friction exists in your life as well. It is all the aspects of the environment that slow down your productivity. If you want to get more done you can try pushing […]
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