Most of us were told to stay in school and do well. After that, it was "Find a good job, work hard, and then enjoy a safe and quiet retirement." But statistics show that only a small number of us really enjoy our retirements. This is...
"Even though I take classes, read books, and listen to CDs, I still don't have the life I want and am unhappy with the one I have. How can I live the kind of life I want?"
This is a problem that comes up surprisingly often. People who go...
Let me ask you another question
How far is it from one place to the other?
This isn't a trick; the answers are very simple, and you probably learned them in school.
...In a straight line!!
So what does this have...
Tell yourself that no matter what, there will be some mess when you have a child.
Start with the clutter and messes you see every day. Get your kitchen, garage, and family room in order before you start on the closet in the...
Building relationships is one of the most important things you can do to help your business grow. Many people think that all they need to do to get business is to go to networking events and hand out their business cards. It's possible, but not...
In coaching, there is an idea called "seed planting." It means that it takes time for people to accept new ideas and suggestions. Some clients jump on a new idea and run with it, while others need a little more time to let the idea grow. For...
My cousin bought a new car a few months ago. After this happened, I started to see that model of car almost everywhere I went. It wasn't that everyone else bought one all of a sudden. I just took more notice of it. If it didn't happen all the...
When we start something new, it's exciting and we're very motivated and committed. But as time goes on, the initial excitement can fade as the reality of how much work is involved sets in. Even if you aren't as excited about the new change or...
"Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is a phrase you may have heard. Someone older and wiser might say this to you to keep you from getting too far ahead of yourself. As if you bought a new car before you started that new job. Well, you...
A leader with a clear vision and the ability to get his or her team to work toward that vision is what makes for a strong, positive team.
The diversity and expertise of the leader's team don't bother him or her at all. Instead, a good team...