Success
Should I Lower My Expectations? (Finding True Success)
“Am I unrealistic about achieving my goals and career objectives? Should I lower my expectations like people are telling me?” The questions above are pulled from an email I received several years ago from a former client seeking advice on finding success in the midst of a big life change. Because her questions are so…
Read More7 Traits of People Who Make A Difference
Many definitions are attached to the word “success.” Some would include making it to the top of your profession, earning a great income, becoming famous, winning awards, or gaining influence. While success can encompass these descriptions, a major ingredient that should be included in any definition is making a positive difference in the lives of…
Read MoreWHO I Am Thankful For…
This past week was Thanksgiving and there are a lot of things for which I am thankful. But more importantly, there are a lot of PEOPLE for whom I am thankful. Here is my TOP TEN List of people I am thankful for: 10. Educators — As a professional speaker, I speak to businesses and…
Read MoreThe Common Denominator of Success Is Work
One of Vince Lombardi’s most famous quotes is: “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” But don’t miss this. Vince Lombardi also said: “The common denominator of success is work.” The Common Denominator of Success is Work Why is work the common denominator for success? Here are three important reasons to…
Read More3 Realities to Living Your Dream Life
When you graduated high school or college, were you challenged by a motivational speaker to live your dream life? While I don’t speak at graduations much anymore, I used to quite often. As a graduation speaker, my job was to inspire students to apply what they learned in school to live their dream life. While…
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