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.

Choose You Attitude Wisely

"We get to choose our Attitude everyday"

This quote is self explanatory, choose wisely.

Control Your Reactions

We like to think we're in control of everything, unfortunately we aren't. We control what we can, but our reaction to situations speak louder than words. If a person takes your reaction the wrong way, you might never have a chance to explain it.

Pillars of Success

"Be impeccable to your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions and always do your best"

I wish everyone would follow this quote in life and business. Things would be a lot clearer and we could avoid misunderstandings. Following these doesn't guarantee success, but definitely guide you down the right path.

Do You Feel Pressure???

"Pressure is something you feel only when you don't know what you are doing"

Do you feel pressure in life or at work? We place to much pressure on ourselves. Be confident in you and your abilities. Life is to short to worry about stress, stay true to yourself. As the song goes Don't Worry...Be Happy.

Achieve What You Want

"To achieve what you want in life you must start by getting out of your own way"

I like this quote because it reminds me to stay focused and positive. These are two important keys to success.

Discovering Your Attitude

"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing their attitude"

I'm not including the person that said the quote. For me it's not who said it, but the message I take from it. A positive attitude goes a long way in business and life.

I am a very positive person and a big fan of quotes. I keep a list on my computer and look at it daily. I find it reassuring to glance over them if you are having a tough moment. I've quoted them to kids I've coached, co-workers, colleagues and friends.

I would like to start sharing them with you. It's not important what they mean to me, but how you interpret them. Some are simple and straight to the point, others are a bit more complex. I will post a new one very Monday. Take Care

"If you love what you do you never work a day in your life"