Monthly Archives: July 2010

STRESS

As you develop your mind-set and skills, things will come across your desk without warning.  Things that will lift your spirits and reminds you to stop and spell the roses. Reflect back to why you are on this journey. One of those occasions made me smile today. And I wanted to share with you, my…

I’m an Expert! No You’re Not, Dude, Don’t Lie!

I believe one aspect of being a mentor is to share my story and experiences. Relay my thoughts, feelings and struggles in a way that will help others overcome their own issues. Let them know that they are not alone. I would like to share with you one of those experiences, overcoming fear and anxiety…

“The Aladdin Factor” — Ask for What You Want in Life

I came across this simple strategy referred to as “The Aladdin Factor” by the authors of  Chicken Soup for the Soul.    Simply ask for what you want in life whether it be for help,  an idea,  a raise, or whatever. In turn, the  person you are asking will thank you for requesting their help. Giving…

Ambitiously Pursuing Your Own Self-Direction by Jim Rohn

What is the origin of true ambition? There exists really only one place to find true ambition and that is within you—in every thought, in every movement, in every motivation. Your ambition is an expression of who you truly are, your own self-expression. Isn’t self-expression really self-direction? How you think, how you move, how you…

Promote YOU and be Branded as an Expert!

Possessing a “branded” name  is quickly becoming as important for entrepreneurs  as it is for restaurants, clothing store chains or hardware stores. As Lowe’s is synonymous to home repair, so do you want your name (brand) to be synonymous to your “niche” market and be branded as an expert. I remember my parents telling me…