Motivation
Motivation is defined as “the desire to do things.” It’s the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and laying around the house all day. Motivation is the crucial element in setting and attaining goals. Research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and self-control so figure out what you […]
Work Health
“The root of all health is in the brain. The trunk of it is in emotion. The branches and leaves are the body. The flower of health blooms when all parts work together.” —Kurdish Saying Spending eight(ish) hours in a chair in front of a computer, five days a week can take a toll on […]
Important vs. Urgent
“What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important.” —Dwight D. Eisenhower As the year is winding down we may find ourselves trying to accomplish everything we set out to achieve this year: our vision board, our goals, etc. This is a good time to take a step back and decide […]
Persistence
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” —Calvin Coolidge Ever notice how talented Michael Jordan […]
Legacy (Part 2) – Procrastination
Last week’s FFfT was about legacy, I hope you read it. I promised a second part to it, it is longer than usual but there’s lots to cover. Part 2 is about procrastination. Legacy was about leaving your mark, this week it’s about why we procrastinate to do so. A big reason for it is […]
Legacy (Part 1)
As you all know, every quarter I meet with my forum Business Mastermind Group. This is part of the reason I am in Boston. During these meetings we discuss life, family, business, and community. In a nutshell, we discuss what we are thinking, what is top of mind for us. One of the topics of […]