"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." ~ William James (1842 - 1910) Perhaps you need an attitude adjustment? I know I've had to alter my attitude once or thrice as a service-providing entrepreneur. This …
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Ask the Right Questions to Solve the Real Problems (Julie Fleming, JD)
Questions lie at the heart of most every business. Whenever you engage with clients or customers, you’re probably careful to ask clear questions to elicit the specific information you need to accomplish your client’s objectives. As a life coach, you want to know what your client’s values are. As a …
Consistency Makes It Simple (Julie Fleming, JD)
The EarlyToRise.com newsletter recently included an excerpt from Sharon LaBelle’s book The Art of Living, which distilled Epictetus’s The Virtuous Are Consistent as follows: “To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn’t convenient, comfortable, or easy. “It is …
Five Secret Questions the “Positively Successful” Ask Daily (Guest Blogger Dr. Joey Faucette)
While studying Great Depression businesses created by successful entrepreneurs, I discovered five core practices that were daily habits for them. They asked themselves five questions daily that charted their course to success. You can become a successful business person also by asking yourself …
How Do You Define Success?
Seriously. How do YOU define success? I love asking people this question. Some answer quickly with a crisp response, but most people hem and haw a bit before offering a tentative reply. I've noticed that responses depend greatly upon our worldview, our experiences, our faith. Moreover… How You …
What Motivates You To Be Successful?
What motivates you to be successful? We're told to keep our "Big Why" posted on our fridge, our laptop, and bathroom mirrors. We're told our "Big Why" will keep us going when times our tough. We're told that, without a "Big Why," our endeavors will be lackluster at best. Think about it. What …
How Goal-Setting Leads to Health, Success, and Happiness
Are you a person who already believes that goal-setting leads to health, success, and happiness? Or are you a person who associates "goal-setting" with failed New Year's Resolutions, full-out frustration, and, "No way. If I declare a goal, I might actually have to do it, which I won't, so I'm not …
