Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. – Lou Holtz Without motivation it’s kind of tough to reach your full potential. Of course, there are moments in your life where motivation is non-existent. When that happens, you should follow these 15 life rules […]
There is currently a running joke among my finance blogger colleagues about how busy we’ve been for the last few weeks. Most years, December is slow, but last year December earned its place on our list of busy seasons. Additionally, we already know January is going to be crazy due to new marketing budgets and […]
A common theme I see with business owners is how wasting time leads to a struggling business. And by wasting time, I don’t just mean wasting time on tasks. I also mean wasting time by taking too long to make decisions. I once heard an excellent quote on a podcast that kicked my tail into […]
So many things to do and not enough time. This seems to be a common problem amongst working individuals today. Sometimes it’s true, you may just have too many things on your plate. However most of the time the problem lies in the choices you make around how you schedule your day. Every time you are […]
It’s clear that you need a specific morning routine in order to optimize each day and be more efficient. But what if you’re not a morning person or an early riser? Honestly, not everyone can be eager to wake up at dawn each day and crush their goals. You can certainly create a habit to […]
As an entrepreneur, you likely have multiple things competing for your attention at all times. Between emails, messages, projects and everything else in your life, it can be difficult to stay on task. That’s why it’s important that you find practices that will help improve your focus over time. The Importance of Focus I once […]
There is a long held theory that people fall into one or the other of two different types of personalities. One is Type A and persons who fit this category are ambitious, hard-working, and highly organized. The other category is Type B with persons who exhibit a more relaxed and care free life-style. Both should […]
Regardless how successful or experienced you are, you can always learn new skills. Most people tend to focus on skills that are marketable. Meaning they can use them to trade time for money. Things like software development, content marketing, and design are all examples of marketable skills. Then there are skills that benefit you well beyond your […]
When you work and lead a busy life it can be difficult to keep track of everything you must do. Add a spouse and a few kids and things can sometimes get downright chaotic. One of the things many people do to stay organized under such circumstances is to use a calendar. Of course, there […]
Launching your business can be exciting, but it can also be very time-consuming and require a ton of attention – even afterward while running the business. You’ll have to become more intentional with how you manage your time and say no to some things in order to focus on reaching you goals. Here are 4 […]
