True Success — The Power of Small Steps True success is not born from one, big, lucky step. It’s birthed from daily, small, consistent steps. Do you think big? Me too! But most big ideas aren’t accomplished in the short-term. They take persistence over the long haul. And honestly, I sometimes struggle with this reality.…
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Several years ago I read Freelance to Freedom by my friend, Vincent Pugliese. One short story in the book really stuck out to me. It’s about the power of a smile. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. But even more, I hope you are reminded as much as I was about…
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I wish you could have been with me recently when I had a conversation with a future dad about becoming a new father. He asked me for my best advice for new dads. Wow…what a discussion! My Advice for New Dads By no means am I Super Dad. I can honestly say, however, that I…
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A positive attitude is everything when it comes to success. Zig Ziglar said it this way over and over again: “A positive attitude won’t give you everything you want in life, but it will bring you more than negative thinking will.” A positive attitude is everything when it comes to success. Former Boston Red Sox…
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SUCCESS Magazine doesn’t do a thing for me. Nothing. Nada. Zero. Zip! Yet SUCCESS Magazine is my absolute favorite magazine. Not only that, it’s the #1 resource I recommend to clients, friends, and acquaintances. The fact is, I recommend SUCCESS Magazine to EVERYONE! So what’s the catch? If SUCCESS Magazine doesn’t do a single thing…
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GO BIG! Each year I come up with a goal-setting template that becomes my theme for the year. As this year ends and we begin the transition into next year, I’ve already begun to plan my theme for next year: GO BIG. GO BIG isn’t just about me, however. It’s about others as well. In…
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Every week, I try to come up with an article, story, or video that puts a smile on your face. Today, I came up with something that puts a smile on my face, and I hope it does the same for you. I am a professional keynote speaker (aka motivational speaker) who presents in multiple…
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If you’re anything like me, you believe words are powerful. That’s why I love finding great quotes I can strive to live by, and why I absolutely love sharing them with you! Powerful quotes can teach you how to be successful at your job, business, or personal life. As we enter November and approach the…
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Study after study in positive psychology points to the fact that an attitude of gratitude makes a significant difference in your happiness, health, emotions, energy, and even your levels of success. I’m a big believer in gratitude and the power it has to change not only our perspective but also our lives. That’s why I…
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About two weeks ago, I hosted two conferences: the Killer Keynote Conference and the Paid to Speak Conference. Both conferences are designed to help aspiring speakers move from DREAM to DO. During our 5 days together, we addressed topics like: The characteristics of effective communication How to create an engaging experience instead of just another boring…
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