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Dreams Come True – Wanna Learn The Secret?
Dreams can come true IF you know the secret. So…wanna know the secret? How Can Dreams Come True? It’s in this quote from Mark Twain: Dreams can come true, but there is a secret. They are realized through the magic of persistence, determination, commitment, passion, practice, focus, and hard work. They happen a step at…
Keep Reading7 Steps to Success for BE-ing An Entrepreneur
The steps to success for entrepreneurs, especially for entrepreneurs just starting out, are as much about being as they are about doing. Sounds sort of philosophical, doesn’t it? Perhaps this explanation will help. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you can focus on “doing” entrepreneurial stuff. However, if you don’t quickly “become” entrepreneurial in the…
Keep ReadingWork Hard Play Hard – Where Do You Stand?
When you hear the phrase work hard play hard, what comes to mind? Does work hard play hard mean dragging yourself through the week slaving away at a J-O-B you hate so that during the weekend you can play hard at what you love? As the song says: “Everybody working for the weekend!” Or does the phrase make…
Keep ReadingBIG is Little and Little is BIG
If you’ve been around long enough, you will know one of my favorite sayings is: “Big is little and little is big. “ Here’s why… I speak to a lot of leaders, employers, and entrepreneurs on the topic of how to be successful. During my keynotes, I often ask audience members if they want to:…
Keep ReadingDon’t Just Manage Your Reputation – Own It!
In today’s world, the focus on reputation management grows stronger each year. But I think it’s time for a change in focus — from reputation management to reputation leadership — because reputation leadership is far more important. Here’s a quick illustration to clarify the difference between the two. How to Take Ownership of Your Reputation…
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