6 Tips For Writing Better Emails
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you have an email account. You may well have several – perhaps separate accounts for professional and personal contacts.
It’s easy to assume that we know how to use email effectively: it’s been around for long enough. But if you find yourself struggling to communicate effectively by email, these six tips should help: Read the Rest of This Article »
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from PickTheBrain
To our friends all around the world,
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
I look forward to continuing our journey to ‘grow ourselves’ in the New Year to come!
All the best and be well,
Erin
What Does “Success” Mean to You?
Success. It’s something that most of us want in our lives. We might have a hazy picture of what it looks like:
- “Lots” of money
- A jet-setting lifestyle
- A great relationship
- Achieving a particular status within a career
The problem is, none of these things are easy (or even possible) to achieve. How much money is “lots”? What counts as a “great” relationship? If you chase vague definitions of success, you’re never going to be satisfied.
Plus, you might well achieve “success” in the eyes of the world … only to find that it seems hollow and empty to you. Read the Rest of This Article »
6 Tips to Writing a Successful Life Plan
Most of us who have been in the world of business know that a well-thought out business plan is the key to running a successful business. And yet, few of us take time to create a written life plan; a plan that details our vision for our life and what steps we are going to take to get there. We call this Apex Lifestyle Design.
Just like in business, if you want to live a fulfilling life that exceeds all your wildest dreams, writing a life plan is the first step to success. Read the Rest of This Article »
5 Vital Tips to Become Successful
People tend to forget that no man is ever born successful; rather success is the fruit of a man’s (or woman’s!) work.
So if you want success you are going to have to work for it, and you are going to have to bring some changes in your life.
These 5 tips will guide you in the right direction to mold yourself into the person you want to be. Read the Rest of This Article »
How to Navigate Through Life’s Major Transitions
With economic and personal financial worries becoming part of many individuals’ daily lives, dealing with a major life transition can become overwhelming.
Whether you have prepared for it, like getting married or having children, or it came unexpectedly, like a sudden illness, job loss or family member death, it is important to prepare emotionally and mentally in advance when possible. For some, the stress from these changes can be crippling and lead to a downward spiral of negativity that can impact professional and personal lives over time.
The first step to avoid the common pitfalls is to be aware of life’s five major transitions, which are: Read the Rest of This Article »
The 4 Success Attitudes Of Walt Disney
‘Think, believe, dream and dare.’ Walt Disney
There is an attitude that sets apart the mediocre from the majestic. It is called the success attitude.
Did you know that when Walt headed west to pursue his dream, that he sold his possessions – even his camera, to purchase a First Class train ticket, because he wanted to arrive first class? Now that is success attitude exemplified. Read the Rest of This Article »
Steve Martin’s Simple Plan for Massive Success
Have you ever struggled with trying to figure out how to “make it” and achieve massive success?
If so, you might be interested to read what Steve Martin says about it:
“When people ask me, ‘how do you make it in show business,’ or whatever, what I always tell them — and nobody ever takes note of it ‘cuz it’s not the answer they wanted to hear…but I always say, ‘Be so good they can’t ignore you.’”
That’s it. Seven simple words that make up the entirety of Steve Martin’s “advice on how to be successful.”
“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” Read the Rest of This Article »
12 Fail-Proof Ways to Strengthen Your Resolve
‘There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.’ ~Ella Wheeler Wilcox
You want to lose weight, but you keep eating poorly.
You know you need to exercise, but you just can’t seem to get moving.
You’d like to start that project, but maybe you’ll do it tomorrow when you aren’t so tired.
Our dreams and good intentions are powerful, real, and hold the promise of a happier life, a better you, a sense of pride and accomplishment. But when the rubber meets the road, when it’s time to take action, it feels like you are wading waist-high in water with weights tied to your feet. Your heart is willing, but your mind and body resist. The mental difficulty of even the smallest actions can be shocking and immensely disappointing. Read the Rest of This Article »
The 8 Steps to Becoming Successful
Success is an interesting concept, one I have studied for many years while working with some very successful people.
While watching these people I have seen that their success always followed the same, general, path. I have broken that path down into 8 simple steps that you can follow and make your success a reality. Read the Rest of This Article »
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