Success

10 Must-Read Success Lessons from Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active businessman, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, National Basketball Association (NBA) team. Jordan was very instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. His biography on the NBA website states, “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” It takes a very special person to become the greatest basketball player of all time, so today I want to talk about 10 success lessons from Michael Jordan. 10 Must-Read Success Lessons from Michael Jordan 1. The Mind “My body could stand …

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5 Life-Changing Keys to Success

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There’s an old English proverb that goes, “God is every bird a worm, but he doesn’t throw it in their nest.”  To succeed, we must follow the principles that cause success.  When you follow the principles you will succeed every time. Today I want to discuss five life-changing keys to success that will position you to succeed, to be your best, and to live the life of your dreams. 5 Life-Changing Keys to Success: 1. Do Your Best “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” ~Og Mandino Your todays are the building blocks of your …

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6 Must-Read Motivational Success Lessons

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Ella Wheeler Wilcox said, “Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.” You can achieve your dreams, and you will, when you follow these six motivational success lessons. 6 Must-Read Motivational Success Lessons: 1. Get into Action “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ~Thomas Jefferson Your actions define who you are; your actions bring to light your potential, …

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7 Must-Read Success Lessons from Les Brown

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Leslie C. “Les” Brown is a motivational speaker, former U.S. politician, popular author, radio DJ, and former host of The Les Brown Show. Les Brown was born with his twin brother Wesley on February 17, 1945 in a low-income section of Miami, Florida in an abandoned building. He was subsequently given up for adoption and adopted by Mamie Brown, a then 38-year-old single woman who worked as a cafeteria attendant and domestic assistant. He was declared “educably mentally retarded” while in grade school. Despite the obvious self-esteem issues this created, with the encouragement of his mother and assistance by a …

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How to Climb the Corporate Ladder – In 3 Steps

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According to Harvey Coleman’s book “Empowering Yourself,” success at work depends on three critical elements, and today I want to discuss those three elements from least important to most important. # 1: Performance The least important component of your success at work is your performance on the job. While great performance is critical to success, Harvey proposes that it only accounts for 10% of what is needed to succeed (i.e. get promoted). If you rely solely on being a great performer (e.g. being a great worker bee, turning in projects on time, broadening your knowledge base, etc.), this will not …

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5 Things You Should Know About Time Blocking

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Have you ever heard of time blocking? It is a secret to success, with the potential to transform your life. Let me explain. Have you ever wanted to accomplish a certain task: cook more regularly, launch an internet business, workout more consistently, spend more time with your kids, go back to school, get caught up on your reading, etc., but you just don’t have the time…because of life’s other responsibilities… This is where time blocking comes to the rescue. Time blocking is the simple process of blocking a certain amount of time, such as one hour everyday, (or on certain …

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Finish the Race!

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In the 1990 film, “Pretty Woman,” Julia Roberts’ character, Vivian, is a prostitute who is “picked up” by Richard Gere’s character, Edward. Soon after the two meet, Vivian tells Edward that she did not go very far in school, she then asks Edward, who is a very successful businessman, “How far did you go?” To which he replies, “I went all the way…” This is perhaps my favorite line in the film, because it elucidates the difference between those who start a race, and those who finish it. To succeed, you have to go all the way! Lots of people start to improve themselves …they start to …

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Self-Confidence, The Secret to Your Success

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¨Self-confidence is the only exit, from your present season.¨ — Mike Murdock Self-confidence is believing that you should be celebrated for your uniqueness. Self-confidence is a POWER that determines what you attract, or repel.  Self-confidence is knowing that you belong.  Self-confidence destroys doubt, intimidates your enemies, and inspires your friends.  Self-confidence has everything to do with the future that you create for yourself.  Self-confidence is not arrogance or cockiness, but an inner recognition of your greatness. Your self-confidence is something that is perceived by others; it is transmitted through the air. When you walk in a room, people sense your …

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45 Ways to Stand Out From Everyone Else

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Brad Szollose said, “If you really want the key to success, start by doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing.”  Companies like Apple, Starbucks, and Southwest Airlines have had tremendous success because they took the road less traveled, they did things differently. Leaders such as Reed Hastings (Netflix co-founder and CEO), Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook COO), and Larry Page (Google co-founder and CEO), succeeded because they took a novel approach to how they live their lives, and how they run their companies. You have to take an innovative approach if you want to stand out, otherwise…you’ll get lost in the background. If you’re not distinctive, you’ll be forgotten, and no one wants …

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The 9 Things You Need in Order to Lead

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In order to succeed, you must know how to lead. Leadership is not a position that you are granted, leadership is a set of behaviors that you possess…that inspire others to be their best. This article is about the 9 things you need in order to lead: 1. You Need to Know Where You’re Going The first criteria requisite for proper leadership is to know where you’re going. In theological terms, this step would be known as a “necessary condition.” You cannot even hope to lead properly if you are not certain of the direction that you are headed in. And although this may seem self-evident, there are countless leaders leading today, who have no idea where they’re going. To lead …

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