self talk Archive
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Your Inner Dialogue
If you can't QUIT, you can at least decide what to say to yourself!Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsQuitting is hard, but it can be really helpful. Ian and I wrote about it in our new book 101 Ways to Kick Your Ass Into Gear. But if you can't quit, then you can try to replace your current habits with ones that help you become happier, more motivation, and potentially more successful! -
Trust Life
Embrace the maze.Posted on November 4, 2011 | 4 CommentsDoes life sometimes seem like a confounding labyrinth? That's because it IS. And that's most of the fun if you take the right attitude. -
Stuart Smalley Was Right
You ARE good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people DO like you.Posted on August 15, 2011 | 1 CommentDo you ever talk to yourself? Maybe you should. I’m always a little surprised when I ask people I’m working with if they’ve ever heard of or put to work... -
Do You Have Too Much on Your Plate?
Or do you just need a better fork?Posted on June 5, 2011 | No CommentsHow often do you hear someone say “How about next week? This week is CRAZY!”, or “I’d love to, but I’m just SO busy”? Recently a friend of mine who’s... -
Everybody Has A Story
Is it time to change yours?Posted on May 22, 2011 | 1 CommentOne of the most useful lessons I’ve learned over the years is that life is more about journeys than destinations. This may sound a bit cliched, but the fact is... -
Have A Nice Day
It’s easier than you think.Posted on April 25, 2011 | 1 CommentDid you have a good day today? Or a bad day? If you had a “good” day, there’s a fair chance that you didn’t even notice it. But if you... -
The Success Triangle – Skills, Effort and Attitude
Posted on March 22, 2011 | No CommentsToday a client asked me, “how can you run a law practice and an SEO business, teach at your martial arts dojo, consult for businesses, write for several blogs, and... -
You Don’t Drown by Falling In Water
You Drown by Not Learning to Swim!Posted on March 14, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever heard the saying: “You don’t drown by falling in water, you only drown if you stay there.” As far as I can figure out, it was first... -
Fake It ’til You Make It – Not Until You Break It
Kidding yourself to get through tough times with your venture is a powerful tool. Just don't make it your business model.Posted on March 5, 2011 | No CommentsYou’ve probably heard of the “fake it ’til you make it” approach. It has been espoused by everyone from Amway to Alcoholics Anonymous, to Zig Ziglar. While it may sound... -
Everything Doesn’t Happen for a Reason!
Until we CHOOSE the reasonPosted on March 4, 2011 | No CommentsI want to talk to you for a few minutes about a saying I’m sure you’ve heard many times. Maybe you even use it yourself from time to time. I...