Monthly Archives: December 2014

It’s a miracle

Posted on December 31, 2014 by

In my business I have a chance to talk to a lot of people about their career and their goals.  Many of these people are incredibly talented and work extremely hard.  What I have found is that most of these … Continue reading →

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Who am I?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by

I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half of the things you do you might as well … Continue reading →

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Challenger Sale; Taking Control of the Customer Conversation; notes

Posted on December 26, 2014 by

Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson have written a sales book that really challenges the status quo and gets you thinking differently about top performing sales reps.  The title of the book, The Challenger Sale; Taking Control of the Customer Conversation … Continue reading →

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What it takes to be #1; Vince Lombardi: notes

Posted on December 26, 2014 by

Vince Lombardi is one of the greatest football coaches in the history of the professional game.  In 10 seasons as a head coach in the National Football League–9 with the Green Bay packers and 1 with the Washington Redskins, Lombardi … Continue reading →

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Start (Escape Average, Do work that Matters); notes

Posted on December 23, 2014 by

Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author.  The book Start; Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, Do Work That Matters. The intro on the inside of the book cover says it this way: No one aims for average, … Continue reading →

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Twelve Pillars; book summary and notes

Posted on December 22, 2014 by

This is one of the very few “novels” that you will see Brian Willett read.  It isn’t a typical novel though, it is a story that we all have seen and heard, and maybe the story it tells could even … Continue reading →

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The Millionaire Mind book summary/notes

Posted on December 20, 2014 by

Thomas Stanley Ph.D. wrote the book The Millionaire Next Door in 1996.  This book highlighted how millionaires accumulated their wealth; they classified millionaires by people who have net worths over one million dollars.  A follow-up to the millionaire next door … Continue reading →

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Create your own Blue Ocean

Posted on December 17, 2014 by

As we wrap up 2014 and shift our focus to 2015. I have already been thinking about what I plan on accomplishing and what I plan on not accomplishing next year.  I recently read the book Blue Ocean Strategy; How … Continue reading →

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The three C’s of decisions

Posted on December 12, 2014 by

Today and everyday you have an opportunity for greatness.  How do we get to greatness?  You have one of three decisions to make.  They are: Chance:  The possibility of something happening.  Which means you are just sitting around waiting for … Continue reading →

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Making payments

Posted on December 7, 2014 by

This weekend I have the fortunate opportunity to be in Atlanta, GA participating in the Dale Carnegie Training Leadership Certification process.  I have been a leadership trainer for years.  The process to become certified (official, with a credential) requires me … Continue reading →

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