The 80/20 rule or the Pareto Effect in sales - There are tasks that you do everyday that take 1/5th of your day and give you 4/5ths of your results. Where do you spend your time to maximize results? How to figure out your 20%. Read More
I recently landed on a blog post titled, “You Become Like the People You Hang Around.” At first glance your mind thinks, “Yeah, Yeah, I’ve heard it all before,” and that’s where the problem begins.

We have developed a mindset of, “That’s nothing new.” We turn away and act as if we’ve already got it all figured out, as though it doesn’t apply to us, as though we are immune to the laws of succ Read More
One of the freelancer’s major challenges — if not the major challenge — is to be able to direct ourselves in our work. Focus is the key to self-direction. In most workplaces, employees have external pressures, like bosses, colleagues, project timelines that others have set, that automatically provide focus. Read More
Finding out about your personality is an important part in the career decision making process early on in your apprenticeship. Read More
The persona of an entrepreneur is often preempted with ideas of controlling one's own destiny and living a lifestyle free of things we dislike. Read More
Susan has been learning a lot recently, thanks to lots of exciting expansions and changes to her nutrition company. Read More
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Start Your Speech with a Joke
If you're giving a speech, it's pretty much assumed that you'll start out with a joke or funny story. After all, that's the best way to get the audience engaged and relaxed, right? You joke could, however, end up doing just the opposite. Here are five reasons you should avoid using a joke at the beginning of your speech. Read More
One of the best things I did when I decided to simplify my life was to simplify my workday — first at my day job and later, by quitting my day job, in the work I do now as a writer and entrepreneur.
I’ve eliminated most of the routine, boring, administrative tasks with a few simple principles.
These days, I have eliminated the non-essentials, and can focus on what I truly love: creating. Read More
Coaching your Small Business to Success No matter how large or small a business you operate, hiring an executive coach is no longer a luxury ' it's a necessity in today's highly competitive business environment. No matter what your management and personality style, there's an executive or business coach for you. Read More
“The best way to be sure you have a lot to look forward to in life is to work to create a future you want to live in.” ~ Charlie Eitel Read More
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