The Magic of Thinking Big When you believe I-can-do-it, the How-to-do-it develops. Don’t “Fake it till you make it” but rather “Tell the truth in advance.” In this episode I review the timeless classic, The Magic of Thinking Big and share 5 simple action steps to overcome fear and amplify your success. “Try to feel defeated and smile big at the same time. You can’t.”— David Schwartz, author The Magic of Thinking Big [Tweet This] Show Notes: Episode – 08-11-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan addresses a recurring theme found in his podcast; the idea of thinking BIG. … Read More
Don’t aim to be comfortable
Don’t aim to be comfortable You’ll never be your best if you just want to be comfortable. Being comfortable can lead to complacency, laziness and mediocrity. If you’re successful on 80% of the things you try, you’re not stretching enough to find where you are best. You aren’t growing if you’re always successful. Questions from this week’s Podcast: Are you in your Sweet Spot or your Comfort Zone? Should you leave a good paying job for one that serves a better cause? As Christians, we tithe on our personal incomes, but what about our business? I’m working 60-70 … Read More
Does the world really need my contribution?
Does the world really need my contribution? If you have a talent for technology, art, music or brain surgery, does the world really care? Is your contribution meaningful if twenty other people can do the same thing? Let’s look at how to make yourself stand out in a world of sameness. Should I move to a job that pays less and requires more hours but is a better fit? Does the world need my contribution? Should I give two weeks notice or just quit on payday? Am I being cold-hearted and unloving thinking that the homeless and/or poor should … Read More
Your success is guaranteed – if you do this
Your success is guaranteed – if you do this “Here is a rule that will guarantee your success – and possibly make you rich: Invest 3 percent of your income back into yourself.” That’s great advice from Brian Tracy. I’m going to show you the formula that can double or triple your income. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are for conservative people who just want to protect the money they already have. I will describe the only investing strategy I recommend if you want to exponentially increase your income — investing in yourself. It will work for you whether you … Read More
Your Success is Guaranteed – If You Do This
“Here is a rule that will guarantee your success – and possibly make you rich: Invest 3 percent of your income back into yourself.” That’s great advice from Brian Tracy. I’m going to show you the formula that can double or triple your income. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are for conservative people who just want to protect the money they already have. I will describe the only investing strategy I recommend if you want to exponentially increase your income. Invest in yourself. It will work for you whether you are employed or in your own business. It will work … Read More
Do this and you can fail your way to success
Be aware that not fitting nicely into school and societal molds may brand you as a “failure.” You may have been the “C” student or maybe you lost 4 jobs in a row. However, it’s interesting that often those labeled as such go on to accomplish unusual success. It seems that frequently if a person does not have the normal opportunities available, they end up finding creative methods for extraordinary success. Look at these “failures:” — Albert Einstein was four years old before he could speak. — Issac Newton did poorly in grade school. — Beethoven’s music teacher once said … Read More
Just a broken window but then…
There’s a concept in criminal thinking known as the broken window theory. Introduced in 1982 by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in an article titled “Broken Windows” it included the following example: “Consider a building with a few broken windows. If the windows are not repaired, the tendency is for vandals to break a few more windows. Eventually, they may even break into the building, and if it’s unoccupied, perhaps become squatters or light fires inside. Or consider a sidewalk. Some litter accumulates. Soon, more litter accumulates. Eventually, people even start leaving bags of trash from … Read More
How can these guys both be in the same business?
Last week I talked with two guys, both in the landscape business. The first complained bitterly about customers who were hard to please, did not pay their bills on time and didn’t understand the big picture of landscaping. He went on to say his machines would break down through no fault of his own and that he was filing bankruptcy that day. The next morning I spoke with Noe, the guy who has taken care of my landscaping and lawn maintenance for the last 15 years. He told me how great business was, how he had just raised prices by 10% and … Read More
What is one thing that makes you successful?
Last week the founder of Leads Magazine (www.leadsmagazine.co edit: 072417, link no longer valid) asked me: What is ONE big inspiration or tactic you can share with entrepreneurs and small businesses about being more successful? My One big inspiration tactic for being more successful is I treat the 168 hours we have each week as I would carefully earned dollars. I decide in advance how I will invest, save and spend those hours. My morning routine sets the stage for the day I will have. Not the weather, my emails, the latest news or political unrest – but my own … Read More
If Dolly can you can
There is an osprey couple about 30 feet from the deck on the beach house we are enjoying in Nokomis Beach, Florida. The male and female are busy maintaining their nest. These magnificent birds with their six-foot wing span are amazing to watch as they appear to be free and at ease, even while completing this important task. As is so often the case, I think we can observe things in nature that should encourage us. In No More Dreaded Mondays I outlined the 5 Predictors of Success that we see time and time again in very successful people. Those … Read More