A number of people were not pleased. In my article titled: “Can It Get Any Worse” they felt let down. There were no seagoing or ship references! “Did you forget or something!” they asked me. Sorry – not sorry – sorry. Seriously I’m not into being a politician. So it was my fault and I’m sorry for anyone who was disappointed. What is your attitude each day? Do you choose to go with the flow and virtually always seek to find the positive aspects in situations? Or do you choose negativity … [Read more...]
Where Are We Going?
You may have noticed some changes in the weekly delivery of these articles. The new design and the themes of the articles. This year each month will have a theme. All of the themes will be nautical and related to ships and the open sea. This month the theme is Anchors. Each week the article will describe an aspect or a fact or use of an anchor. This will then be related to a subject in personal development or career growth. If you would like to offer suggestions to the monthly theme … [Read more...]
Do You Do Three Things?
Do you do three things? That is all I am asking for... what are three specific things done by you on a regular basis pretty much no matter what else is going on, every single day, you will always do these three things? Are you able to name them right now? Oh and each of these three things must add considerable value to at least one area on The Compass Of Life. Download your copy of The Compass of Life here. Each of these areas are reflected in the image – named in no specific order they … [Read more...]
At a Dead End?
It’s a Dead End! Your cell phone has no power left. The party you left ended late at night. You were pretty sure you made the right turn to head back to the main road. The area you are driving in might be in Northern New Jersey, on Long Island, a suburb of L.A. or San Diego or outside of Chicago or Houston. Every turn you make goes into another cul-de-sac and another Dead End! “How will I ever find my way out of this maze!” you are thinking or screaming out. Let's take a right on … [Read more...]
Are You An Entrepreneur?
Many people identify themselves as entrepreneurs. It is highly likely they are wrong! People are confused about the real definition of an entrepreneur. Let’s have that discussion first. “I think if you do something and it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful, not dwell on it for too long. Just figure out what’s next.” - Steve Jobs An entrepreneur has an idea, a vision, a big dream and brings it to life. The business is not about them individually, rather … [Read more...]
Are You Working With Affirmations?
There are various opinions and schools of thought on the use of affirmations. There are some who refer to affirmations as 'New Age' thinking. Others who say "Nothing is going to happen just because you hope it happens." For those who are in this camp - there you are - you have been recognized! The reality is that affirmations are part of what Anthony Robbins (as in Tony Robbins of the famous walk on the hot coals events) teaches and is referenced in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP). Well … [Read more...]
