“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, “What’s in it for me?” ― Brian Tracy A few months ago at a public speaking competition, I heard one of the speakers quote John F Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can … Continue reading »
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The Blame Game
Remember when you were a kid and you got caught doing something naughty, like pushing your brother or sister? One of the first things you said might have been, “He/She started it!!” And it was from that point (maybe even earlier in our development) that we learned the blame game! It doesn’t stop at childhood, … Continue reading »
Motivation Tip From Charles Schwab
“I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm amongst my people, the greatest asset I possess, and a way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement. There is nothing else that so kills the ambitions of a person as criticisms from superiors. I never criticise anyone. I believe in … Continue reading »
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This line was made famous in ‘Kung Fu Panda’. I saw this in London and had to share it with you. Feel lucky for today.
The Life Blood of the Networking Relationship
Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning. – Maya Angelou The life blood of the networking relationship is rapport. A few months ago I did and article called Change Your Tone which talks about how something as simple as changing your … Continue reading »
7 Steps to Finding Your Bandwidth
What is your bandwidth? What makes you interesting? What is the whole you? There’s a thin line between glamorously eccentric and simply weird. We just want to make you YOU. Just more of you. More of your fabulousness. No-one is perfect. Perfection isn’t interesting. We are interested in whole persons. The whole bandwidth. Having a … Continue reading »
Body Language Secret to a Positive Mindset
I heard a saying somewhere that snapped me out of a trance. It was that, your body and mind are best friends, so be sure to treat them equally and well. If you are trying to get your mind set into a better and more positive place, you can easily do it. Here is the … Continue reading »
The Art of Decision Making
Have you ever regretted making a decision? Or thought you could make better decisions? Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “What am I doing?” I know I have had this feeling more than once. There is a natural law called hypnotic rhythm this is what makes a once off task, an … Continue reading »
Wise Words From Beyond
It’s a modern street art spin on wise words!