Develop Your Business Ideas Like A King
“God was satisfied with his own work, and that is fatal.” – Sam Butler Most people know Stephen King as the author of such horror classics as “Carrie” and “Misery.” In fact, hes also a fineliterary writer, having penned some very moving and well-crafted stories, such as “Stand by Me.”…
READ MOREPromise To Follow Through On Your Career Goals
Of all the qualities that contribute to an accomplished life, none is more important than persistence. Intelligence, knowledge, connections, luck — they are all important ingredients in the stew of success, but persistence is the stock. Persistence is a big virtue comprising many large and small ones, including endurance, tenacity,…
READ MORESometimes It’s Smart To Shoot For Second Place
It may sometimes seem like I’m always pushing you in the direction of becoming No.1 — of being your own boss and having your own business. And I won’t deny that I spend a lot of time talking about the advantages of entrepreneurship and equity. But some people are better…
READ MOREWhy You Should Listen More And Talk Less When You Want To Impress
We’ve often cited Dale Carnegie on “winning friends.” Carnegie believed that listening well makes you appear to be a better conversationalist than does speaking well — and that it’s certainly better than speaking too much. He told a good story about sitting next to an important businessman at dinner and…
READ MOREHow To Use Your Little Black Book
“It’s all right to hesitate if you then go ahead.” – Bertolt Brecht Last week, you started your little black book of powerful contacts (Message #265). This week, you are going to use it.Heres what youre going to do: Go through your address book quickly and select one person whom…
READ MOREPraise Behavior, Not People, for Best Results
I was given a great insight into the skill of praise yesterday. Its going to make me a better manager of talented people — and maybe a better father. Perhaps it will work for you too. MN and I were talking about a problem you sometimes encounter when you praise…
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Why You Should Get Rid Of Your TV
Why high-achievers are getting rid of their TVs, finding more time and energy, and one technique that lets you keep your favorite show.
READ MOREWhy You Need Professional Management
I was talking to someone the other day about how many people you can manage well. Experts say it is six, seven, or eight. My own experience confirms this. At times, I’ve had more than a dozen people reporting to me — and it wasn’t good. I was not able…
READ MOREStart Your Little Black Book Of Powerful Contacts
Your Rolodex and/or address book contains all the numbers you may eventually need to call. But you need another book — a very special book — to keep vital information on your power system. Your power system comprises all the powerful people you know who can make a positive difference…
READ MOREGet Up Early Tomorrow
My son, LSF, has many extraordinary talents and all the peccadilloes you’d expect from a 20-year-old going to school in New Orleans. Every time I see him, as I did this holiday, I’m impressed by his intelligence and good nature. He is more and has more than I was and…
READ MOREWhy You Should Write Down Your Goals
I felt uneasy when I first recommended that you write down your life goals, master plans, and yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily task lists. Since I disagree with much popular wisdom about success, it wasn’t easy to suggest something that virtually all success gurus support. But since I had done…
READ MOREGet to Work 15 Minutes Earlier
Holy cow! It’s Thursday, and you’re still with me! You are now in the top 90 percentile. Nine out of 10 promise makers have dropped out and you’re still standing. I see a very bright year ahead for you! Today, we are going to make your job easy. I want…
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