5 Quotes on Business… from Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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This 4th of July, the United States celebrated its 239th birthday.  Hopefully you’re reading this with memories of a holiday weekend filled with fun and relaxation with family and friends.

In honor of our founding fathers, I share a few quotes that apply to business, from some of the more notable men who signed one of the greatest documents ever drafted.  It’s amazing that these concepts hold as true today as they did over 200 years ago. Continue reading

Get More Done – Increase Your Effectiveness

NowandLaterYou’ve got to think about the big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction….Alvin Toffler

Not all tasks are created equal.  Some are more important than others. Continue reading

I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions…

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Resolutions, well-intentioned as they may be, don’t have the power that goals do. Goals are resolutions with their shoes on. Goal-setting is a process to bring about change, increase success, live purposefully, and put creativity to work.

The first step is getting clear about what you want to accomplish. Amazing things can happen once you start clarifying. If you’ve never written down your goals, make time to do so soon. Take advantage of the natural energy that comes when embarking on a new year. Continue reading