I often get asked and ask myself this quite often. “How do I find the next big idea?” The reality is – the big idea is already in you! Yip! The secret though, is to find the trigger that unlocks it. In my experience it is limiting time. An example: If you have a project … Read moreThe big idea
Determination is generally the drive of wanting (or not wanting) something. If you have the ability to desire something and then more importantly chase it until you have it, that is determination. However, sometimes a negative is more important than a positive. Despising something or someone can also fuel the fire. Remember – I am … Read moreHow to be and stay determined
No one builds a successful business alone! A sports person doesn’t win without a great team of coaches, trainers etc. No top 1% of the best people in business are solo business people. You get it. It’s like going to the movies by yourself, it may be entertaining, but it’s lonely. Doing business on your … Read moreDon’t do it alone
With all the skills in our toolbox (learned, earned and acquired) the most important is consistency. Being consistent and more importantly, sticking to it is one of the hardest skills. Steve Jobs would not release a product (in fact he canceled launches) if it did not meet his high levels of quality. He was consistent … Read moreBe consistent
This should be your mantra. We are sometimes placed in situations where we would be well within our natural rights to be afraid. But this fear will stifle the hero inside you. If you are tasked with handling a multi-million project this can be daunting and even nauseating to some. The secret is – Don’t … Read moreDon’t be afraid
To be better! That’s it! If you question every business decision over and over again constantly asking if there isn’t a better way to do it? If you strive to continually be better, then you will be. When you are better, you are more successful and this ultimately leads to growth and wealth. If you … Read moreWhat the super successful obsess about
Yip! I used the “F word” and I don’t mean Friday! But honestly – there isn’t a successful person out there who has not failed. Not talking about small little bumps or losses – I’m talking about massive and even bankruptcy! The key though is to make sure that :- (a) you are protected in … Read moreIs failure the key to success?
The most valuable thing you have is not your money, wealth etc – it is your attention! Focus is the key to success. This is the most critical part of what wealthy and successful people do the best. It is easy for us to get distracted and lose focus. This is not just losing attention, … Read moreSteve Job’s method to achieving success
We spend too much time on trivial tasks. We are all busy . But are we making money? The 80:20 principle is there for a reason – we know about it, but we don’t utilise it. The goal is to spend less time on the biggest returns. We can spend all day designing a brochure, … Read moreHow to find leverage