Tag Archives: Professional Development

Is it a Rat Race?

Business is war. It’s a jungle out there. Never give a sucker an even break. Nice guys finish last. It’s a dog-eat-dog world. We’ve all heard at least one of these bits of wisdom in our lives. Some of us even use them on a regular basis to describe business or personal philosophy. Though they [...]

How to Succeed Where Others Have Failed

Stop anyone you meet and ask “what’s the biggest mistake a new business owner can make?”  Odds are they won’t know. A more insightful respondent (perhaps one who knows from personal experience) might mention “undercapitalization” or “lack of cash flow”.  They’re usually right. But the truth is, the biggest mistake is usually not one but [...]

Personal Success – For Life and Business (Part 6-7)

Meaningful Goals and Objectives If you are not making the progress you expect personally, then most likely, your goals have not been clearly defined and properly visualized. Clearly defined goals are the keys to fulfillment and achievement. They are essential for success. The English author, Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton, wrote: “The man who succeeds above his [...]

Personal Success – For Life and Business (Part 5)

Financial Independence There are universal laws of compensation. Perhaps the most recognizable of all is “As ye sow, so also shall ye reap”. In the spiritual sense, it is important to remember that we all have everything that we need right now and always. Giving without the expectation of getting enhances the harvest. Going the [...]

Personal Success – For Life and Business (Part 3 & 4)

Physical Health Physical health creates energy, adds quality and years to your life. Although most look at financial independence as the end-all, recognize that whether your W-2 shows $50,000 or $150,000, it doesn’t make you any happier. On the other hand, your quality of life will certainly suffer from inattention to bodily needs. No one [...]

Personal Success – For Life and Business (Part 2)

Peace of Mind We come into the world with only two fears; fear of falling and fear of loud noises. Fears we add to our psyche are learned habits. Most additions are based on perceptions which stem from our belief system and are created by life experiences. In other words, our belief system is based [...]

Personal Success – For Life and Business (Part 1)

While moving recently I came upon two different tape programs I had listened to years ago entitled: “The Psychology of Achievement” by Brian Tracy and “Creating Positive Relationships” by Diane Cirincione and Gerald Jampolsku, M.D. Both deal with personal success and are worth revisiting here. I have taken the liberty to paraphrase some of the [...]