There are differences between how men and women manage their business, their employees, and their finances. What are these differences and does it matter? Do you really think that I am brave enough (or foolish enough) to write an article with a topic like this?! Maybe for another day. If you like what you just […]
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Want a Quick Productivity Increase in 3 Steps?
Are you trying to get things done, but don’t seem to ever get ahead? Try these out for a quick and almost instant boost to your productivity. Step #1: Stop Following the Shiny Object There is a great amount of pressure to work on the newest task at hand while ignoring all of the other […]
Do These 6 Things Differently than Others if You Want to Get Ahead Financially
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between those who get ahead and those who are constantly struggling? There is a pattern of actions that are taken repeatedly by those who get ahead, while the opposite is true of those who struggle. Action #1: Delayed Gratification The financial impact of delaying gratification for future […]
Are You the CEO of Your Business?
There are 3 phases of running a business with the ultimate phase of becoming the CEO. The first is that of an employee, the second of manager, and then CEO. Most business owners are in the first two phases and never achieve the CEO level. Why is this and what are the steps to become […]
An Alternative to Setting Goals
Setting goals can become very frustrating and produce anxiety when we realize that they aren’t being achieved. Should you set goals that are very likely to happen or goals that are very difficult to reach? What if you miss your goal by a minor amount or the outcome was good, but not what you expected? […]
New Year, New Goals or a Waste of Time?
Christmas Day just passed by and another year is approaching in just 5 days. Did you set goals for the New Year or do you think they are just a waste of time? You are probably right either way, but if you do set goals, there are ways to increase your odds of actually achieving […]
Are You Too Financially Cautious?
Is it possible to be too financially cautious? Cautious does not mean that you are just conservative or frugal with your money, but that you are too afraid to spend your money wisely. You may not even be aware that you are too cautious and here are some examples: Hesitate to make the right investments: […]
Are You Thankful for What You Accomplished?
Happy Thanksgiving! We should always be thankful for everything in our lives, including people, things, and accomplishments. Sometimes we take our accomplishments for granted, and it is good to examine the past to see just how far you have come. Here are some examples: New home: Whether you just purchased your first home or moved […]
Follow Your Emotions and Go Broke
According to dictionary.com, one definition of emotion is “an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness.” Emotions can be complex and if you make business and financial decisions based solely on how you feel at the moment without […]
Use the Snowball Effect to Get Better Financial Results
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a snowball effect is a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate. It sounds too simple and general, but it is a useful principle that can be used to achieve significant results over time. Practical examples of this are as follows, along […]