How Your Friends Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Whatever your plans are for the coming year, your friends can help.
You might be reluctant to let them. Perhaps you feel that accepting help will lessen your own achievement – or you’re worried that your friends might laugh at your goals and ambitions. You might think that asking for help is futile: the people you know might not possess the skills or knowledge that would be valuable to you.
The truth is, no-one achieves much if they work entirely alone. And by allowing others to help, you not only increase your chances of success, you also reinforce your relationship with them. Read the Rest of This Article »
Don’t Invest. Give.
I was having a chat with my fiancé one night recently, and burst into tears. I was bitter, sad, and angry. Why doesn’t anyone help me in return, I asked. Why is it when I am good to people and it feels like the kindness and generosity isn’t reciprocated? My fiance, with one eyebrow lifted, looked at me tenderly and said, “Perhaps because you aren’t really giving?” Read the Rest of This Article »
3 Ways To Be The Architect Of Your Own Life
Architects are skilled in planning, design, and oversight. Architecture isn’t just limited to the construction of buildings. For example, often visionaries are architects of their generations. When you look at the leaders of yesterday and today, such as Henry Ford, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs, they are architects of sorts. They planned, designed, and oversaw huge transitions that, in many cases, redefined how we function and process reality on a daily basis. Similarly, we can be the architects of our own lives.
Here are 3 ways to awaken your inner architect! Read the Rest of This Article »
10 Quotes To Change Your Momentum
We’ve all been there. We’re out of ideas and nothing new is coming to our tired and weary minds. When these moments strike, I’ve always been a fan of reading quotes to get me out of that funk, whether it’s writing a term paper or coming up with new business ventures.
You could type, “Awesome business quotes” into Google.com and waste a couple hours or if you need just a quick read, then I’ve got you covered. I’ve found several quotes from the people who actually know what they’re talking about. I hope you find one that makes you stop and think. Read the Rest of This Article »
4 Simple Ways to Increase Focus and Get Things Done
Not too long ago, I set up a reminder for an event that my boss would be attending. When the day of the event came we received the reminder about three hours before the start time. I was shocked – I am usually much better at reminding him than this. We got everything taken care of and in the aftermath I started to evaluate what went wrong. Where had my focus been hiding the day before? Read the Rest of This Article »
Stop Waiting for Permission: Do What You’ve Been Resisting
Whose permission do you need? Really, it’s not a trick question. Who needs to give you the nod of approval before you can start a business, start dating after a bitter divorce, or write the book you’ve been talking about for the past nine years? Whose approval are you desperately seeking? Your spouse, a boss, friend, or expert in your field? Unless you’re six years old, you don’t need anyone’s permission to create a better, fuller, richer life for yourself. Of course, it doesn’t always feel that way. Someone has to tell you you’re good enough and smart enough, right? Read the Rest of This Article »
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 Your Dreams are Holding You Back (And What to Do About It)
Are your dreams secretly preventing you from living the life you REALLY desire?
Most people have dreams, but their dreams are holding them back. Dreams aren’t bad in and of themselves. In fact, dreams are great.
They only become a problem when you use them as an excuse. When you tell yourself that you could never go after your dreams, or that you don’t have the connections, money, or talent to do what you deeply desire.
Most people use their dreams as an excuse. Read the Rest of This Article »
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