Oh geez, where is that legal pad? It has my new account numbers on it! ARGH! I know I wrote that number down … I have to call the prospect now to seal the deal! What do you mean you didn’t receive the email? (secretly wondering if it was actually sent) Crud. Creating...
Tips to Stay Focused and Productive Without Getting Burned Out Remove distractions: Stay away from social media. Turn off your mobile phone while working. Mute the landline. Close the door. Wear noise cancelling headphones. Turn off notifications on your laptop. Use...
The biggest lesson I’ve learned in 2017 I learned from shooting pool. I was reviewing the difference in my approach to the game from 2012 to mid-December 2017. In 2012 I joined a team with the goal being to be known as the nicest person in the pool hall. Until...
Preparing to Compete When preparation meets opportunity – you win. As a competition pool player (amateur, not pro), there are a few things I do to mentally prepare for the games ahead. What I will be doing this morning and throughout the weekend as I head into a...
A burning desire is what fuels the drive for you to reach your vision, your goal. It’s what drives you on when you hit an obstacle. It’s that bit of strength you have inside you can tap into when you feel as if you’ve hit a wall...
If you don’t want your life to be “messed up,” don’t fool around with those who have messed up theirs. It is a peculiarity of human relationships that it is virtually impossible for one individual to have a lasting positive influence upon members of a group of...
By all means tell the world how good you are — but share the credit and reserve the blame. You should let others know of your achievements, with these provisions: Do it with your actions first and make sure you share the credit with others who helped you along the...
To conduct a proper survey for market research purposes, the questions must be carefully crafted so as not to sway the view of the survey taker. And for the survey to be effective, those questions must be relevant. Don’t lead the person to answer a particular way....
KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS Determine your target market. Not everyone will be your target customer. Find a niche. Really. Don’t think that everyone is a customer because they’re not. Did you know that at any given moment, only 3% of the people who see...
The Art and Science of Leadership The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. She is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things. – Ronald Reagan A few notes about Leadership for those who are building a team to have a...
