For the last two years, I've found myself in almost constant launch mode. There have been lots of finish lines to cross. As I look back on it, that's the easy part and it's done with sheer determination and motivation. Then the hard part comes: Ramping up the launch into a money-making venture. That … [Read more...]
When constraints and the critical path collide
Twice in the last two days, I have been the constraint on the critical path to a project's success. On the surface, that makes me sound all sexy and important. The reality is that I lost the freedom to manage my time. The double-headed monster of procrastination and setting priorities is the root … [Read more...]
How to get motivated when you are not
Are you wondering how to get motivated when you are not? Take a nap. Run to the coffee shop and grab a cup of coffee. Go for a run. But - and here's the key part in how to get motivated - set a hard stop time for the activity you are choosing to do, instead of what you feel like you should be … [Read more...]
Success is Progress Towards Your Goal
Too often we view success as achievement of the goal. Isn't that really succeeded? Success should be defined as measurable progress towards your dream. With this definition you know when to say "I've succeeded" and it's time to set a new goal. Start with a goal. For example, I set one to … [Read more...]
Goals Define Choices
Everything you do in life takes you closer to your goals, or further from them. Without clearly defined goals you have no standard by which to judge your choices. Yesterday I shared four of the key choices I have made in my life over the past year. Each of those choices has brought me closer to my … [Read more...]
Blogging is How I Live Real, Authentic and Sustainable
It's real because writing is the doing part of thinking. It's authentic because my writing comes from the heart about what's going on in my life right now. My life is sustainable because my thoughts turn into words which in turn become actions. Earlier this week I had the privilege to speak at … [Read more...]
Produce and Ship Daily
With the release of Seth Godin's Linchpin (which I have yet to read) there has been a whole lot of buzz in the Blogosphere about "shipping it." It's good talk folks about the need to produce deliverable product each day and you should be paying close attention if you are not already doing so. Ask … [Read more...]
Bloggers of the Female Persuasion
Alrighty then, it's Sunday funday, so I am going to have a little fun with this blog post. There is a group of female bloggers that I follow regularly in my Google Reader feed. As a group they provide daily inspiration and perspective in my life. Oh, and quite a few laughs along the way. I've had … [Read more...]
Smiles and Patience Part II
Your ability to shift or totally eliminate the point at which you become completely frustrated and quit will dramatically improve your life. I have always been good at the not quitting part (perhaps to a fault). You don't stay self employed for almost 15 years without that tenacity. On the … [Read more...]
New Source of Daily Inspiration
I am often asked how I sustain a positive and upbeat attitude. Referring back to My Top 10 Personal Development Success Tips, take a look at tip #9. Everyday (Monday - Saturday) for at least the last five years and probably longer I have read Ralph Marston's The Daily Motivator web-site. In my … [Read more...]