What’s your big finish plan? I’m talking about the months that we are all in now – the last four months of the year! Without it you’ll be out trick-or-treating before you know it. Can anyone say – Spiced Pumpkin Latte? Regardless of how you financially report, the majority of the people we come into contact with feel and know the importance of finishing the year strong. This may mean new clients, adding more value to existing clients and potentially new business streams of … [Read more...]
Half Year Checkup
Almost everyone knows they should have an Annual Physical checkup. Not everyone schedules and/or and has their Annual Physical checkup. Yes you know the drill – a blood test – possibly a chest X-ray – check through the physical statistics – touch and probe medically as necessary. These are the basics and it is called an Annual Physical checkup for a reason. Here we are six months into the year coming to a close. It is time for your half year checkup? You decide – is it for your business – is … [Read more...]
It’s New Year’s Improvement Time
In only a few days aren’t we all sick and tired of hearing about the top New Year’s Resolutions people make in the USA and the statistic that barely 9.2% of people will keep them long enough to become part of the statistic that they kept theirs. The top favorites in the annual tradition of reviewing the list, talking about the list – making jokes about the list include: Lose Weight / Healthier Eating Life / Self Improvement Better Financial Decisions Quit Smoking Do More … [Read more...]
You Set Them And Then Forget Them!
New Year’s Resolutions! Of course you do – so does almost everyone else! How soon are New Year’s Resolutions given up on? The answer will be given shortly, first check out what are typically in the Top Ten List for Resolution setters: Lose Weight Eat Healthier Better Financial Decisions Quit Smoking Work Out More Often Spend More Time With My Family Spend More Time With My Close Friends Do More Exciting Things Find A Better Job Learn Something … [Read more...]
Setting Goals Is A Waste of Time! Right?
By now the majority of people, yes, each and every one of you, have sat through one or more goal setting seminars or workshops. You know the drill. There will be slides about S.M.A.R.T. goals and why this is very important. There will be a discussion about not giving up on your dreams and having great big goals. Someone might even ask the group, “How Do You Eat An Elephant?” Answer – “One bite at a time.” This may be true – what if you don’t eat … [Read more...]
What Comes Next After Setting Goals? Taking Action!
Now that we have all set our goals for 2016 and we all know how to set goals right? SMART goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Tangible Now the more difficult work begins. This is taking action, implementation and execution. The absolute and most important item is to start – actually take that very first step. For many people this never happens. They are locked out by their fears. Real or imagined this is the biggest reason people never act on their dreams, even … [Read more...]