How many times have you watched those funny videos on Facebook when people almost win and they showboat just before the finish line and someone pips them at the last second? Business is the same. If you stop focusing on the Win you are telling yourself you can lose. Don’t look over your shoulder, don’t … Read moreFocus on crossing the line!
We have all seen those races on TV where the person coming 3rd or even further back makes a sprint for the line on the home stretch to win the race. It’s no different in business. If you think you losing the race then you are. However If you think you can win no matter … Read moreComing from behind
It is one of the human traits that guarantees failure. What I mentioned the “F” word! See; I wasn’t consistent in not talking about not failing. We generally set our goals in a certain location, mood or state of mind. On New Year’s Eve “I’ll stop smoking”, beginning of Spring “I need to eat more … Read moreInconsistency, the success killer!
We all know about body language and not to sit with your arms crossed when in a meeting etc. But what about your face? Have you had a meeting with someone who looks like they have a “smell” under their nose or like they would rather be anywhere except there listening to you? In some … Read moreAre you sending the wrong message?
This is a biggie! And I am sure you are guilty of this. It is cognitively impossible to multitask! You can not listen to a podcast while writing an email. You can’t write a strategy for a client while watching the latest episode of Blacklist on Netflix. In theory you shouldn’t switch between tabs on … Read moreYou CAN’T multitask!
Why is it that things that taste good are generally bad for you and vice versa? There will always be temptation. I would much rather eat a double cheeseburger than a quinoa salad. But if a healthier lifestyle is the goal then I know which one to chose. If you are on a path and … Read moreResist the change
We all have bad days. Hell some days make you want to stay in bed and pull the covers over your head. Full disclosure I did that for a few days in a certain period in my life when I lost a business. So why did I get up? Because I had too. If you … Read moreSuck it up!
Ask yourself the following question: Will they be at your Funeral? If not – then you shouldn’t give a crap what they think. You see we all go around trying to get the blessing and acknowledgment of people and customers that in the end probably don’t care about you and most definitely won’t be at … Read moreWho cares what they think!
We have two main emotional drivers Fear and Desire. Unfortunately we spend more time being fearful! You see the subconscious mind is our protector (fight or flight response) but it is also debilitating. Fear not only stops us from success but it makes us sick too. If we spend too much time living fearful we … Read moreWe have a desire for fear!
It’s a human condition and happens to all of us. There is nothing wrong with feeling this way only if we don’t know how to deal with it will it affect us. So Switch off. This means disconnect from the world. Turn off emails. Social etc. Pause. Breathe. It’s seems like a silly comment but … Read moreFeeling overwhelmed? It’s normal