How many times have you heard self-help or business gurus talk about how they ‘uncovered’ the ‘real secrets’ of success? Hundreds? Thousands? Right. Me too. Well, let me save you some money and time. Forget the gurus for a moment. Here is the real, true, ‘Master Secret of Success’: Just get started! Don’t laugh. The […]
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Instant Everything
Things that are not improved by being made “instant”: Coffee Oatmeal Relationships Websites Success That last one hangs people up. Many people want instant success, but few want the years of preparation that lead up to it. While we may prefer the “microwave” solution, some things only reach their potential when they “marinate” instead. As […]
Laid Off? Start a Business!
Maybe getting “laid off” is not a tragedy. Maybe it’s a signal. A signal that now is finally the time to do something about that “great idea” you have. A signal to go ahead and do what you love and find out if the money really will follow. A signal to dare to attempt something […]
Shut Off Your Laptop, Boost Creativity
Creativity doesn’t usually occur while you’re screen-sucking. To boost your number of creative ideas, you might consider getting away from your computer and introducing your brain to some new stimuli every now and then. 7 ways that work for me: Enjoy coffee at a cafe (without iPhone, iPad, or laptop). Take a walk outside. Play […]
The One-Item To-Do List
Try this as a stress-reduction technique: only one thing on your to-do list each day. I know it sounds crazy. I’m not suggesting you only do one thing each day. But make yourself a list at the beginning of the day with one item on it that “must” be done. The thing that, if you […]