Helping Hand

"The first to help you are the ones who know how it feels to fall down"

You should never kick someone when they're down. Be a good friend or co-worker and listen to what's bothering them, that might be all they need. There's not a better feeling than helping someone out. You never need a reason to help someone out.

Afraid of Criticism?

"To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing"

Have you sat in a meeting had a great suggestion but said nothing? Have you ever wanted to ask a question but didn't because you were afraid? One of our fears is looking or saying something stupid, but in reality the only person that looks this way is the one who criticizes you. If someone does criticize you DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLY. Your suggestion might not be exactly what they're looking for, but could be a starting point.

Have Your Dreams Changed?

"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream"

Age is just a number. You should always be evaluating your life, health, goals and dreams. Adjusting these is a reflection of our ability to adapt to the world around us. Change is not a bad thing, as things rarely stay the same throughout our lives. Live your life to the fullest.

Tone Deaf

"Sometimes it’s not what you say, but how you say it"

Your intentions might be in the right place, but if your tone isn't people will be put off. Wait for the person to finish talking and then respond. Don't respond in a "know it all" or "smart-ass" tone, be sincere. Be sincere when giving advice and humble when receiving it.

Less is More

"The less you say the more likely you’ll be heard"

The biggest make people make during sales call is talking to much. Make your long stories shot. You have 5 minutes to make a impression, after this you start to lose them. Don't talk about what they already know, get to the point. It's time to stop talking when you start enjoying what your saying.

Exercise and Feel Great

"You can’t out exercise a bad diet"

I love this quote and it's something I personally struggle with. I believe have to feel great to be great and this has nothing to do with your clothes. No one is saying cut out all the bad food, just eat less of it. So many unnecessary calories come from things we drink that can be replaced by water. Instead of reaching for that bag of chips, grab a banana or apple. Most important is try to stop the late night snacks, they're killers.

What Obstacles?

"Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goal"

Your career, relationships and life will encounter obstacles, but how you deal with them defines your success. When you come across obstacles eliminate the negative posture and keep moving forward. Your mindset should be that nothing will stop you from achieving your goal. Sometimes this means getting out of your own way.

Opportunity Knocks

"Your big opportunity may be right where you are now"

Is the grass is greener on the other side? Don't miss out on a opportunity because your scared to put in the work. Change is very important but you'll never find out your real worth until you've given it your best shot. Working SMART pays off and sometimes you don't know how good you have it until it's gone. When dealing with superiors don't take anything personally, this will improve the way you cope with situations.

Teamwork

"Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to produce uncommon results"

Most of my posts have focused on you and this is a reminder. It's very important to be a incredible co-worker, friend or teammate. One of the quickest ways to success is helping others succeed. Being selfless allows you to accomplish so much more, especially when it doesn't matter who gets the credit.

Learnapreneur

"Don’t be afraid to take time to learn. It’s good to work for other people, they paid for you to learn"

Many successful people start off as a employee. Learn how to grow a client base, build a product line, establish an operational process and shore up infrastructure. This helps avoid failures and make sure you have the right people. Starting your business with more knowledge increases your chance of success. Patience is a virtue.

Be Good To People

"No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind"

This expands on last weeks quote and speaks for itself.  Say good things behind peoples back and bad things to their face.

Be Yourself

"Always be yourself because everyone else is taken"

Once you start trying to be everything to everyone you lose focus on what's important. Be yourself and people will enjoy it, if they don't forget them. Be who you are and say what you feel because those whose mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

Qutting is Not A Option

"Once you learn to quit it becomes a habit"

Stay focused on the goals you've set for yourself. Quitting won't stop the bad stuff from happening, it just stops you from enjoying the good.

Are You Prepared?

"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail"

Another key to prosperity is preparation. You can research a substantial amount of information beforehand about a company or person. Once the meeting commences you control it by asking good questions and listening. Ask open ended questions so they have to verbalize and try to stay away from yes and no questions. This will fill in the blanks and show you what's important to them. Take notes and don't be scared to ask them to reiterate a fact or number. Getting a fact or number wrong could come back and haunt you. Once they stop talking there's no harm in a pause. Pauses, if utilized correctly can be powerful.

Honesty = Credability

"Credibility is the cornerstone to persuasion"

If honesty is not your foundation, you have no credibility. How do you expect to succeed if no one trusts you. It's very difficult to rebuild a relationship once your caught lying. Don't ever regret being honest.

Find A Way

 

"I will find a way or make one"

I like this quote because it's simple. When things aren't going your way, do you give up or get discouraged? Experts outlook on our economy is not positive, so you need to be focused. Tough times don't last, tough people do. Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from incredible will. Stay positive, work smart and good things will happen.

Always Seek Knowledge

One of the best ways to better ourselves is to continue to learn. The obvious ways are reading or education, but my favorite is listening. There are many wise people that have a plethora of knowledge and are willing to share. Once your in a conversation with them ask good questions and listen intently. You have 2 ears and 1 mouth, which means you should listen twice as much as your talk. Never forget what ASK means? Always Seek Knowledge

Afraid of Criticism?

"To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing"

Have you sat in a meeting had a great suggestion but said nothing? Have you ever wanted to ask a question but didn't because you were afraid? One of our fears is looking or saying something stupid, but in reality the only person that looks this way is the one who criticizes you. If someone does criticize you DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLY. Your suggestion might not be exactly what they're looking for, but could be a starting point. If your the boss throw out the first few suggestions, with one of them being way out there. This helps break the ice and makes everyone feel comfortable. Lead by example.

Have Your Dreams Changed

"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream"

Age is just a number. You should always be evaluating your life, health, goals and dreams. Adjusting these is a reflection of our ability to adapt to the world around us. Change is not a bad thing, as things rarely stay the same throughout our lives. Live your life to the fullest.

Take Some ME TIME

"You have to train your mind like you train your body"

Your mind is going 1000 MPH all day and it needs a break. TAKE SOME ME TIME. Play a game of squash at lunch, go to the gym or put on your iTunes and go for a walk. Getting away from the office and forgetting about work will give your a day a boost. You'll be refreshed and psyched up for the rest of the day.

Trust Yourself

"When everything seems to be going against you, remember airplanes take off against the wind, not with it"

 

Sometimes it feels like everything is blowing up. Stay positive, maintain your focus, stay true to your yourself and soon enough you'll be flying high. You and only you control the direction of your life, always trust yourself.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

"Life is too important to take too seriously. If you learn to laugh at yourself you will enjoy a lifetime of entertainment"

Give yourself a couple me moments every day. Forgetting about everything for a short period of time is quite refreshing. Follow the joke of the day or funny tweets on twitter. A smile will light up your day.

Bacon & Eggs

"When you have bacon and eggs for breakfast, the chicken makes a contribution but the pig makes the commitment"

I thought a quote on the lighter side would be a good change. It's a good thing to be the chicken, but strive to be the pig.

How Do You Measure Yourself?

"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have"

It's not about how much money you make, what car you drive or how big your house is. You can make a difference in this world by just donating your time. Be respectful to everyone as you never know who your talking to.

Are You Versatile?

"To succeed in life you must make adjustments"

Once you set a goal do you achieve it? What happens when this goal becomes unattainable? Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you must change on the fly. Being able to adjust quickly increases your chance of success. Never view adjusting your goals as a failure.