When life gets Messy, take the time to reflect. Relax and get some rest. It encourages renewal. Then later, plunge forward full speed ahead after.
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Strategies Entreprenuers Use To Handle Challenges…
We all go through hardship and challenges but it’s how we handle these tough times that set us apart and set us up for success. ~Brian Tracey
How do you handle tough times? “I just get stuck and stop moving” was one response. Premonition or not, that’s not good…not good at all. Only the strong will survive, and survival comes from hard work.
Here I share Dim excerpts of the strategies as entrepreneurs chimed in.
- By staying positive
- God
- Being grateful for what you have
- Trying to focus on the outcome in order not to focus on the barriers
- Desire and faith
- Planning for what’s important
- Accept failures and just plan to win
- Staying focused, disciplined, a never give up attitude, having belief, faith and the burning desire to succeed
- Staying in the now …being grateful always helps
- Be better
- Go back to the Basics that made you successful before
- Mindset, and good material
- Staying focused
- There’s no choice. I keep working till something changes
- Find my center and perspective and then find a steady pace and progress bit by bit
- Stick to the vision, beliefs, and values
- By embracing failure as learning, and recognizing obstacles as opportunity
- Positive thinking
- Hard work usually solves the problem
- Not to focus on hardness, this is my manner going through challenges
- Be proactive in taking action on the things I can control and knowing the fact that one day it will subside
- Rise to meet them
- By thinking about my motive
- Faith is my refuge
- Take responsibility. Make a decision and go all in sheer determination
- Refuse to quit
- Friends, family and faith
- Persevere, innovate and take action
- Meditation
- Keep a journal, plan, and then stick to the plan
How about you? Do any of the above resonate? How do you manage challenges? Do share.
Cheers!
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When Life Knocks…
When Life knocks you down, get back up
Alena planned an inaugural event for an organization in need. It was going to be grand. Sponsors actively participated. The media agreed to show up. Surprisingly the greatest struggle came from the organization’s leadership. It seemed it was going to be a failure. A little saddened and downcast she continued planning the event’s activities. Naturally, fear, anxiety, agitation and more reared its ugly head. But she plodded on.
Amazingly, like an Astral, the event turned out to be just grand! A tremendous success. She walked away with key learnings for the next year. Yup! There’ll be another.
So when life knocks you down; when sickness, pain, sudden job loss, marriage fails, children falter, relationships go south; cry if you must but just stay focused on your goal. You’ll get there with consistency, tons of hard work, and persistence. Find a mentor, a confidante, or Coach who will help you ride the waves. Never Give Up. Let go of the negatives and remember, nothing good comes easy. Stay the course. You’ll get there.
Cheers!
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Gold Achieved!
Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.
6 Positive thinkers race to the finish line. They are athletes whose ages range over 80 years old. Their Assay strides encourage us with the assurance that we can achieve anything in life no matter our age.
You may be Conversant with or may have already seen the race but if you have not, take a look at the video shared.
May you be inspired to go after your dreams, goals and aspirations. Your ‘Gold’ will be achieved.
Cheers to your Success!
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Overnight Success is a Myth…
Goals: The Sacrifices We Make…
You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it. ~Lionel Messi
When you want something good, you have to make a sacrifice. That’s the saying when I was growing up. No Compromise. I followed that advice when I was at the final stage of writing my research. Naturally, this course of studies came with a huge investment, one in which I decided to push full-fledged into.
Doing so I decided to go into it full-time. It was a huge sacrifice as I had to travel by plane and ground transport to interview leaders that headed top industries. I had to make myself available at their convenience. That said, my disposable income was low. I had to be on a budget. I bought only the essentials during that time. Being a shopper, that was no small feat…. (ladies can you tell)? As a huge ‘tell all’, when I was finally done and decided to go shopping to get some things for graduation, there was a bank alert at the store when they ran my card. You see ‘technology’ as we know it, sensed a changed habit, which set off an alarm. I’ll never forget that day. I laughed long and hard.
I’m sharing this personal incident because I believe you can benefit. If there’s a goal that you would like to achieve, you too can do it. Make that sacrifice. Go after your dream. It will be hard as you progress, but with the right attitude backed by persistence, and hard work, you will make it.
What have you decided to achieve this year? Go ahead, plan it, and just do it.
Need help? Let’s connect.
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11 Simple Ways To De-Stress…
Life is amazing! But sometimes it gets Messy with on-the-job demands , caring for family, life conquests, desires, dreams, and the pursuit of our goals become overwhelming. When they all come together to intertwine, it can get downright busy. ith little Courage, we feel unable to manage them all.
That’s when wisdom steps in and urges us to step back. To breathe. That’s when we receive that inner call for time-out so you can refresh, revive and rejuvenate. It would be great to get away on a vacation and take a trip to Europe… but hey though that’s ideal, it’s not always possible to do getaway that far on a whim. So here I share a few tips gleaned for a quick reboot.
You may also like 9 Things To Do By Yourself…
- Go for a walk
- Cut back on the caffeine
- Watch a funny movie
- Enjoy a new hobby
- Write down your woes, then throw them away
- Visit a close friend
- Put away your phone
- Get some Exercise
- Plan ahead so you’re not so rushed
- Perform a random act of kindness
- Read a good book
Hope this list helps. Adopt one, two or a few, and start your journey to de-stress today.
Cheers!
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The Top 6 Soft Skills That Will Make You Uniquely Successful….
Soft Skills – personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.
- Adaptability
- Culture Fit
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Growth Potential
- Prioritization
Soft-Skills The Meaning defined
Adaptability refers to the capacity to be modified for a new use or purpose. Culture fit indicates the alignment of behavior between individual and organization. Collaboration is the action of working with someone to produce or create something. Leadership entails the action of leading a group of people or an organization . Growth potential considers the potential an individual has to grow in an organization as their rising stars. Prioritization is the ability to put things to be actioned in order of importance.
Don’t be a Rube, consider these soft skills. Do some self-reflection. How do they compare when you reflect on your relationships at work, off the job, with friends, relatives, with your family and even while networking. If you find yourself lacking in area, take the time to improve. It will be worth it.
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What Makes You Happy?
Happiness… a state of well-being and contentment
What makes you happy? That’s the question that was asked. A state of well-being that most long for. To be at peace, free of lack, free of Lecture
Suspicious? The question was asked by the ‘Sharks’ of budding entrepreneurs to which responses came in various forms. Here I share exerpts as people chimed in.
- Being able to think outside the box
- Having my kids together
- Getting back into fitness
- Crying out my emotions
- Little things
- Living in the quiet country
- Heated mattress pads
- No schedule
- Air bubble bath tub
- Listening to my children at bedtime
- Potato chips
- Shoes that fit
- Good health
- A great cup of Coffee
- Conversations with my wife
- Disruptive-ness in the marketplace
- My family
- The next 5 days off
- Being alive
- Creating art
- To be in Hawaii
- A great run
- Being loved
Do any of the above resonate with you? Missing any? Do share.
Cheers!
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Top 20 Emerging Jobs….
“To Stand Still is to be left Behind”
Times are changing. Often what we think would last forever, changes in a moment–without warning, and without notice. No one is exempt. If you are a business leader, you may be contemplating industry changes and its impact on your business. On the other hand, you may be an individual thinking of a career change or better yet, if you are thinking of staying put in your career for many more years to come, it might be a good idea to take a look at LinkedIn’s Emerging Jobs report, that was recently published. The report provides information on the changes in jobs/careers. Jobs will grow to over 11.5 Million by 2026, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technology…The Enabler
It’s no surprise that most industries are being penetrated by the enabling influx of technology. The areas covered are:
- The high Growth in Technology jobs
- The importance of Soft Skills
- Jobs with High Mobility (Freelancing anyone)?
- Jobs that exist with a Low Supply of Talent
- New and Emerging Skills
But before you rush to cry out in alarm, may I suggest that you look deeper. Though your career path may be included in the evolution (see Mnemonic pictorial graph), check ways in which you may Conjure up the courage to go full speed ahead and embrace the change. This not only pertains to individuals, but to employers who must keep in tandem with the change to see what’s happening in the global and local marketplace.
Remember, to stand still is to be left behind.
If you are an organzational leader pondering what’s holding back your organization from achieving success, or an individual that wants to ensure you are prepared, let’s connect.
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The Rear View…
You do not move ahead by constantly looking in the rear view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide you, not an anchor to drag you. We must learn from the past, but not live in the past. ~Warren W. Wiersbe
Stop looking in the rear view mirror. That’s what the instructor would Insist when I was learning to drive many years ago. My goal was to look back to ensure I’m prepared for those crazies when they get too close to avoid being rear-ended. Good thinking? Hmm… not sure.
But now as I get older, I apply the same principle to life. If we constantly look back at the past getting angry at those who did us wrong, or constantly remembering past mistakes, we will never be able to focus.
I am a firm believer in looking back periodically whether its monthly, quarterly, or annually to assess changes for goals and to keep track of plans ahead. However, it’s important to Simplify and focus. Only with focus and direct steps will we be able to achieve our goals, dreams, and aspirations.
Today, take the time to reflect on your life’s goals. Whether you are an entrepreneur, writer, career enthusiast, or other, reflect on how you deviated in the past. Then learn from it. Put it aside and steer towards the finish line. Be a distance runner. Pace yourself then head towards the finish line. You will make it at the right time with steady speed, resilience, and concentration.
Cheers!
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Managers Be Human – 4 Ways…
Are you a manager or leader of some sort? Harvard Business Review article shared 4 points to help managers be seen as more human. Here I share:
- Be Personal
- Be Self-Aware
- Be Selfless
- Be Compassionate
In my research on what makes leaders successful, self-awareness was one of the traits that stood out. But being of service to others depends on your own self-development.
Again, are you a manager, or leader of some sort? Take a moment and look at your leadership style. Do people working with you, whether at work or otherwise find you approachable? Easy to get along with? If not, you have some work to do. Enroll now. To be successful as a leader, your people should not fear you. So do what you have to do to improve.
Need help? Lets Connect.
Cheers!
