10 Reasons Why Spending Time Alone Makes You More Successful “Without great solitude no serious work is possible.” ~ Pablo Picasso Do you like to spend time alone? Do you enjoy solitude? I relish my alone time and make it a daily priority. Some people may find that hard to believe because I am outgoing, love people a great deal and enjoy connecting with others. When I talk about solitude, I am not talking about sitting at home bingeing on my … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Boost Your Attitude Toward Work and Life
8 Ways to Boost Your Attitude Toward Work and Life “Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.” - Albert Einstein One of the most important steps you can take to increase your chance of success in your work, relationships, and every area of life is to develop a positive mental attitude. Each of us, at one time or another, has encountered that person for whom life holds nothing but the promise of good and they look forward to all of it … [Read more...]
6 Reasons to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone in 2017
6 Reasons to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone in 2017 I have been teaching, speaking, and writing on personal development, leadership, resiliency, and success principles for over 25 years and have witnessed that the most prominent condition that holds people back in life is the fear of leaving their comfort zone. What is this comfort zone thing all about? The scientific name for the comfort zone is the “Corley Syndrome,” and it is a type of mental … [Read more...]
7 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Make 2017 The Best Year Yet!
7 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Make 2017 The Best Year Yet As we move toward the end of another year, it’s that time again. Time to reflect on the past 365 days and look at how we can make the next year even better. Time to focus on discipline and determination. Out with the old you and in with the new, right? In other words, resolution time. For many, “New Year’s … [Read more...]
Empathy the Crucial Key to Sales Success
Empathy the Crucial Key to Sales Success As a sales rep, no matter what your selling, or to whom, there is a preconceived idea that you may not be all that trustworthy. Thank the age-old stereotype of the slick “used car salesman”. You know the guy- the pushy, smarmy, and insistent person who doesn’t take no for an answer. In fact, because of this caricature, many people avoid interacting with sales reps by dodging phone calls, not answering … [Read more...]