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Failing To Make a Change – A Dangerous Choice?
Posted by: | CommentsWhat Do You Do When Plans Don't Go As Intended?
Undoubtedly each of us, in our life, has been faced with what we perceived as a "failure" of some sort. Yes, I am talking about that time when you intended something but it all seemed to go wrong, or plans seemed to go awry. Well we might say that it’s simply the nature of life. I look at it a bit differently. One thing I am certain about though, how we choose to handle such situations is a great measure of what we can continue to expect to experience.
How We Choose To Handle Perceived "Failures" Sets The Stage For The Future
John Wooden, one of the most successful basketball coaches that ever lived, told his players that “failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” In that gem he gave a wealth of information about the ability to adapt to new situations, and strive for success in the most adverse of situations. The past need not define your present or future! Read More→
Social Media Know How? You Are Interested, Right?
Posted by: | CommentsJoyful Greetings,
Many of you have asked me: "Joanne, how do I get my head around social media? There's got to be an easy way, right?"
You know that I don not recommend anything that I don't try myself so, I did not have anything.... until now.
My friend Ryan Deiss has discovered a woman in his home town that's banking over $2500 a week playing on Twitter and Facebook.
(I also know her and I promise you she does really make this income and she is an excellent Social Media Manager worth every penny of what she normally charges!)
See how she does it - Click the link below
http://budurl.com/SocialMediaKnowHow
Here name is Kate and what she's doing is so simple a 10 year old could do it.
She has NO product
She had NO website
She is NOT an affiliate
and all her traffic is FREE! Now this is another great thing I can get behind.
See how she does it - Click the link below
http://budurl.com/SocialMediaKnowHow
Even if you don not plan to do what Kate does as a business, this is a great way to understand Social Media so you can apply it yourself and also know what to ask for if decide to outsource social media management for your business.
So, go, go, go!
This is a great video and you'll love it.
Best Wishes,
- Joanne
P.S. I know Ryan and he often pulls down videos
without warning. You had better go watch this while
you can.
Go watch ths NOW!
http://budurl.com/SocialMediaKnowHow
Planning and Acting: Essential Parts to Any Achievement
Posted by: | CommentsYou know what you want; you can almost taste your goal, see it just over that one mountain. Truly, if you can dream it, you can do it, and no goal is ever truly out of reach. It simply might take more planning and inspired action to get you over that great big mountain.
You started with an idea; something that you knew would transform your everyday life into something so much better. Now, the trick is to transform that ultimate reality into your everyday reality. Don’t worry, though, no real magic is involved; there is no smoke and mirrors, and everyone, even someone as ordinary as me or you can make any dream a reality. If you think about it, there really isn’t anything ordinary about you at all. The ability to imagine, plan and act is a very unique and beautiful ability to have. Read More→
Effective Problem Solving: How to Turn Obstacles into Achievements
Posted by: | CommentsEverything is going according to plan. You’ve got your strategy laid out, specific goals in mind, and a long-term plan that seems to be airtight. But then it happens, just as everyone said it would. You’re smacked in the face with your first obstacle. “Not a problem,” you say, cracking your knuckles in anticipation of the challenge, “I can work through this! Just a minor set back.”
But then those obstacles, those minor setbacks begin to pile up, throwing off your best-laid plans. After a while, it’s enough to make even the most determined dreamer frustrated and disillusioned. However, there are techniques that you can use, at this very moment to help turn your obstacles into achievements.
True obstacles can come in a myriad of different sizes and shapes. Read More→
Three Simple Reasons Why Your Goals Aren’t Within Your Grasp
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Everyone, no matter how successful, has some area in their life that hasn’t quite reached up to their ideal. It can be frustrating, especially when every other area of your life seems to be going so well. The first instinct for most people is to blame their situation. Whether it’s the boss at work, or the long commute home, most people find a reason why their world isn’t living up to its potential in some outside source.
Still others look inward to find a reason for their unhappiness. They feel that they aren’t doing something right. Perhaps if they were a few minutes early to work, their boss wouldn’t be so demanding. Maybe if they took a different route home the drive wouldn’t be so stressful. Read More→
How Do You Measure Success?
Posted by: | CommentsI recently saw this video created by Ken Donaldson about Coach John Wooden. The 30 quotes redefine success and they truly resonated with me.
Thank you for the wisdom coach Wooden! I hope you enjoy watching the video.
Although it is really hard to pick a favorite, see what you think of quote 27 and quote 20? Which quotes resonate with you?
Thank you Ken for creating this video. You can follow his blog at www.KenDonaldson.com.
Live With Passion!
Joanne
Discovering What You Truly Want: The Definitive Steps
Posted by: | CommentsClose your eyes for a moment. Think back to when you were five or six years old, and playing with your favorite toy. Perhaps it was a doll, or perhaps a hot wheels racer. Or maybe it was a simple cardboard box. Whatever it was, chances are you were able to build an entire world around that one item. It was the center of your amazingly vibrant and diverse universe. The sky wasn’t the limit. Nothing was when it came to your imagination. You knew what you wanted, and your mind saw no reason to limit your ability to achieve. If your car needed rocket boosters it had them. If your doll needed fairy wings she had them with a smile and wink.
That ability to imagine anything you wanted, to transform your desires into a new way to transform your world can still be accomplished today, even in your adult life. Don’t believe me? Well, your subconscious does it every day, and every night. The conscious mind can accomplish the same task as well; it just needs a new set of rules to follow. Read More→
Is it Possible to Achieve Your Goals with the ‘Do, Have, Be Method?’
Posted by: | CommentsSetting goals is an action taken by many in order to achieve success. However, how they reach these unique goals can vary widely from person to person. One might adhere to the belief that setting goals is a good idea, but then go about meeting those goals in a complete ineffectual way. So the question becomes, how does one meet their goals with success? What is the secret? For many, success is achieved when they follow one simple idea. First, be what you want, do want you want, and finally have it, and your goal will be achieved.
Why Not Do Something First?
Common sense will indicate that in order for a person to be someone specific, they need to accomplish a specific task. A mailman can’t really be a mailman until he delivers the mail, correct? Read More→
7 Advantages of Maintaining a To-Do List
Posted by: | CommentsA to-do list is one of the more important elements to a successful life: duties are noted to aid memory, and tasks are collected in one place for easy reference. To-do lists have many advantages to help you stay on track. Read More→
Accomplishing More in Less Time
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Some days seem full to almost overflowing with work to do. Other days have been dominated by a project or a series of time-consuming tasks. And then there are the days that are completely busy, but at the end it seems nothing was done at all.
The “Full Bucket” analogy is a good metaphor to help explain how some days go the way they do. In brief, large rocks, smaller stones, marbles and sand are put in a bucket; each smaller item filling in the gaps of the larger pieces. Then, as the last element, water is added and finally the bucket is actually full.
This illustrates how a workday becomes full. The big projects need to be done, but some smaller tasks are just as important. When handling the rocks, be sure to remember the stones, marbles, sand and water. Read More→
