July 2010
90 posts
“Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still.”
—...”
“To know yourself is the first and most important step in pursuing your dreams...”
Do More Important Things
You can batch your tasks. You can do a series of similar jobs together, taking advantage of the learning curve. Do Things You’re Better At Do things at which you excel. The better you are in a key skill area, the more you can get done, and at a higher level of quality. Because you are better at these tasks, they will be easier for you, so you will get them done with less effort, and you...
Seven Ways to Get More Done Each Day
By Brian Tracy There are seven methods you can use to get more done each day. Each suggestion is simple, direct, and costs no money. Work Harder Work harder than you are working today. You can concentrate with greater intensity on your work. You can focus single-mindedly and discipline yourself to work without interruption, diversion, or distraction. You can work harder than anyone else, which...
“Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve...”
Action Exercises
Here are two ways to develop greater boldness in your work and personal life. First, just do it! Step out in faith! If you think of some action you can take to improve your life, give it a try. You may be surprised. Second, when in doubt, act with audacity. Audacity may get you into trouble but even more audacity will get you out. Go for it!
Take a Leap of Faith
Perhaps the most obviously important part of courage is the courage to step out in the face of uncertainty. Every great venture in the history of man has begun with faith and a giant leap into the unknown. General Douglas MacArthur said, “There is no security in life, only opportunity.” The creed of Frederick The Great, one of history’s most successful leaders was, ...
Act Boldly in Every Situation
In my experience, any virtue translated into action leads almost invariably to positive results. This applies to integrity, persistence, courtesy, love and courage. I’ve always liked the advice of an old man to his grandson. “Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.”
“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.”
— Paul...”
Action Exercise
Imagine that you could start your business or personal life over again today. What would you get into and what would you get out of? What would you start up and what would you let go?
Don't Delay
If ever you would downsize, discontinue, or eliminate anything or anyone to save your business, you would do it immediately. Don’t delay. Cut off all nonessential expenses and eliminate all nonessential activities. Get back to basics. Focus on the 20 percent of your products, services, and people that account for most of your results.
Zero-Based Thinking
“Is there anything that I am doing today that, knowing what I now know, I wouldn’t get into again if I was starting it up again today?” Discipline yourself to ask and answer this question honestly on a regular basis. It takes tremendous courage to confront the reality of your current situation by asking the “Knowing what I know now …” question about everything...
Cutting your losses
The most important quality for business success in the twenty-first century is flexibility. With the explosion in knowledge and technology, combined with the rapid growth of determined competition, both nationally and internationally, products, processes, services, markets, and customers are changing at a more rapid rate today than every before. You have to be flexible in the face of this rapid...
“The only safe thing is to take a chance.”
— Mike Nichols, director”
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
-Mother Teresa”
Four Obstacles to Closing
By: Brian Tracy Fear of Failure There are several other reasons why the end game of selling is stressful and difficult. First and foremost is the fear of failure experienced by the prospect. Because of negative buying experiences in the past, over which you could have no control, prospects are conditioned to be suspicious, skeptical and wary of salespeople and sales approaches. They may like to...
“I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out...”
“Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your...”
Increase Your Three Types of Energy
july 12, 2010 By: Brian Tracy Most successful people can be characterized as having very high levels of energy. Since energy is the fuel with which everything is achieved, there seems to be a direct relationship between energy levels and levels of accomplishment. It is hard to imagine a tired, burned-out person achieving much in life. On the other hand, energetic, positive, forward-moving...
“Hey…….Life Is Good……
Open Minds Create Wealth
Thoughts...”
Eight Steps to Problem Solving
July 10, 2010 By: Brian Tracy There is a simple eight step method for systematic problem solving. By solving problems in an orderly way, you can dramatically increase the power of your thinking. Proceed With A Positive Attitude First, approach the problem with the expectant attitude that there is a logical practical solution just waiting to be found. Be relaxed, calm, confident and clear in...
“‘This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we know what to do with...”
“The truth?
They aren’t any smarter than you! And they don’t work...”
“The One Simple Truth About Wealth
There is one simple truth about selling, and...”
“Observations About Successful People
There are two ways to approach any...”