Category Archives: success factors
How many eggs are you trying to stuff in one basket?
Pivotal moment. Critical mass. Tipping point. Whatever you call it, you can probably look back and identify any number of occasions when you were able to say, “That’s when things started to gel.” All too often, people tend to assume … Continue reading
What’s your point?
Having put many, many, many hours into creating and publishing my series of e-books for Amazon Kindle, I’ve experienced my share of ups, downs, triumphs, and screw-ups. I realize that this particular journey is just beginning, and I’m trusting that, … Continue reading
What’s your default: dither or do?
You’ve probably known a champion ditherer. He makes up his mind, then changes it, then changes it again, then reconsiders, then goes off in a different direction…until you want to just give him a good shake, and say, “Decide, … Continue reading
Should your nickname be Pollyanna or Eeyore?
Even if you’ve never read Eleanor Porter’s most famous book, Pollyanna, you probably know that the main character’s name has become synonymous with a sunny, almost relentlessly cheerful outlook on life. Similarly, if you’ve ever seen any books or … Continue reading
The politician’s guide to creating trust and goodwill
Technology makes it very easy to learn crucial business lessons from many politicians. While not all politicos are equally good teachers, the best ones will model behavior that’s guaranteed to have a powerful impact on your business success. Here are … Continue reading
The politician’s guide to honest, authentic, and effective communication
Quick—what pops to mind when you hear the word “politician”? While there are certainly exceptions to every rule, I’ll bet money that you came up with at least one or two of the following (or similar) phrases: snake-oil salesman … Continue reading
Keepin’ the faith: three steps to staying energized and motivated
Instant gratification. It’s hard not to expect it. Have a tough question you need answered? Instead of going to a library to search through books, you can use Google to research it and get back millions of hits in a … Continue reading
What are YOUR clubhouse rules?
Back in the old days, children would create clubhouses for themselves and their special friends. Membership was by invitation only, and—depending on who “owned” the clubhouse—highly coveted. In a way, things are not that different today for adults who have … Continue reading
Take responsibility for your success, but don’t go overboard.
One of the key lessons parents teach their children is what it means to take responsibility. The type of responsibility taught undoubtedly varies from family to family, but, unfortunately, there are some counterproductive views of responsibility that cross all kinds … Continue reading
Through a glass darkly: the dangers of faulty perception
One of the stories that was told in my family as far back as I can remember is that I was the child with “the good brain.” (My older sisters were dubbed “the no-nonsense one” and “the sensitive one.”) Needless … Continue reading
How do you define success and failure?
There are many ways to be your own worst enemy. One common way is to fall prey to counterproductive thinking in which your definitions of circumstances and situations steal away your energy and personal power. Here are some distorted definitions … Continue reading
The self-fulfilling prophecy: road to success or failure?
It’s all in your head. Wishing won’t make it come true. What makes you such a big deal? There’s an almost endless litany of messages that pound away at us, and many of them, unfortunately, are horrendously counterproductive. Are your … Continue reading
Are you prepared for success or failure? Think about it!
Your greatest business ally and your worst business enemy are two sides of the same coin. That coin is your habitual way of thinking. As Sally Kempton once said, “It’s hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your … Continue reading
Focus + creativity + powerful mindset = success.
The greater your focus on the important stuff, the greater the probability of you rising high in the ranks of successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading
Are you dealing with eMAIL or eMAUL?
Successful entrepreneurs know how to manage their inbox so it increases their productivity instead of making them crazy. Continue reading
Don’t worry. Be happy. Make money.
Research indicates that happiness is one of the critical success factors for entrepreneurs, and that happy people make more money than unhappy ones. Continue reading
