goals – Page 43 – Success Strategies

When Big Dreams Come Through…

All our Dreams Can Come Through if we have the Courage to Pursue them. ~Walt Disney

Bridget king, owner Captiva Design Interior Decorating & Home Staging, got a step in the direction of her dreams when she got the opportunity to stage a property on HGTV. She attended and supported our Goal-Setting Retreat last year and had this as a goal. Not only did she get a chance to make a step in the direction of her dream, she did it Big with Miami Heat’s King Dwayne Wade and his well-known wife – Actress, Gabriel Union! Congrats Bridget!

Dream Big!

So to my readers, I dare you to continue to Dream Big! Let nothing Thwart you. Your Dreams will come through with the right steps and actions. Dream it! Work it! Achieve it!

Need help? Let’s connect!

Cheers!

What’s One Word That Comes To Mind When You Think About Success?

What’s One Word That Comes To Your Mind When You Think About Success? Patience, Sacrifice, Happiness were some words shared. One person said failure. Causes you to think. If that person meant, failure in terms of resilience and not giving up, then that’s positive. But if we think negative when reflecting on Success, what good can come out of that?

To me Success is making a Difference in the lives of others. Here I share exerpts as entrepreneurs chimed in to Success Diaries Question, with even more than an Inchoate word.

Financial freedom
Move Forward
Influence
Famous
Me
Focus
Happiness
Sacrifice
Reward
Living Life with Friends
Patience
Mindset
Consistent
Discipline
Empire
Hard work
Love
Hard work and Dedication
Self Study
Integrity
Possible
Money
Pain
Helping
Resilience
Mom
Power
Goals
Grind
God
Grace
Fame
Determination
Blessed
Soon
Perseverance
Hustle
Job

Does any of the above resonate with you? What’s your word? Do share!

Cheers!

Take The Risk…

If you’re Going to Walk on Water, you have to get out of the Boat. So Don’t Be Afraid. Though it may be Frigid, take the Risk. Who knows you may Succeed. But if you never try, you won’t know.

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Cheers!

Give Me That GreenLight…

Follow Your Dreams, Believe in Yourself and Don’t Give Up

It is such a joy when dreams come through. I have written several books based on my research on Success Strategies and Motivation but this one titled “GreenLight: When God Says Go“, has been years in the making. It depicts the Smile, joy and feeling of accomplishment when hard work, prayer, and dedication to a project is realized.

As I bask in the completion of this project, I encourage you to go after your own goals, and never give up even when the going gets tough. Explore! Keep flying! The sky is the limit.

Need help? Let’s connect.

Cheers!

Inspiration. Your Source…

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ~Maya Angelou

There is always someone in the background that hardly anyone else knows about. He/she is your source of inspiration. Your source of strength. Your source to hold on or run to when the going gets tough.

Who is that Radiant person who is always there for you? Why not connect with them today. Say Thanks.

Cheers!

As The Sun Sets…

As the sun sets, I reflect.

Rise/Set

New Author? 37 Book Signing Tips…

Writing is its own reward. – Henry Miller

Ever thought of writing your own story? Publishing your own book? Consider the 9 Steps to Writing Your First Book. A new author asked the question ….”I am having my first book signing, what should I do? Are there any tips or suggestions?” Experienced authors chimed in with several pointers that vociferously Churn. Here are excerpts:

Book Signing Tips

Have fun
Host it at a Bookstores or Restaurant
Do a drawing for a special prize
Promote on social media
Text friends
Decide on a default wording to sign books
Show your enthusiasm to your guests
Bring extra books and pens
Don’t expect to sell a lot of books and you won’t be disappointed. It’s all about networking
Bring a snack for yourself if you are not providing refreshments
Bring candy/chocolates for attendees
Have swag (bookmarks etc)
Have Business cards with your amazon author page printed on it
On the back of business cards say something like “book reviews are appreciated”
Communicate with local TV & Radio stations via their FB page
Be ready to answer questions about your book or any future books you’re creating
Advertise in the community and give a discount during book signing
talk with attendees and share your manuscript journey
Get a friend to help with financial transaction
Have a Tablecloth
Ask people to send a FB Friend request which grows your followers
Practice how you will sign the books
Give a bookmark/ postcards with amazon book location for future purchases
Take index cards and ask them to write their names on it. Avoids spelling errors in name endorsements
Prepare what to Read for Reading Presentation
Bring chip for Payment
Have a large picture of the book cover and you on the table
Include Book stands and racks for easy display and reading
Invite a lot of people, don’t let them feel Betrayed
Craft a signature for signing your books. Separate from your regular check signing signature
Sign on the title page
Take pictures with admirers
Bring Cash to make change
Don’t forget to get emails to build your list
Arrive early for set up
Relax and have fun!

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

How To Achieve True Success…

Success is not always linear as many believe. Sometimes it takes patience, zeal, and resilience…the ability to never give up. The ability to keep going when life becomes Frantic and disappoints.

Jay Shetty’s video shares the likes of Morgan Freeman, Mark Cuban, J.K. Rowlin, Richard Branson and others who achieved success later in life.

Be Patient. Wait. The right time will come. Keep plodding. Like a Quartet, keep preparing until the opportunity rises.

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Cheers!

3 Signs You’re Going to be Successful…

Have a new venture? Been planning and working hard at it and wondering whether you are going to be successful?

Express impacts shared thoughts on Signs that you are going to be successful. Of the seven, I like three. They are:

You Focus on Finishing
You are Always Learning
Your Mind Never Stops

Stretch Yourself

I always like to stress that you should maintain a network of people who are ahead of you. People who you can learn from. People who will force you to stretch yourself. Staying in a circle of friends who are your level will only restrict your own personal development. So stretch yourself.

That said, from the list above, which is your top fav? Which do you intend to work on?

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Cheers!

It’s All Coming Back To Me Now…

Don’t you just love it when things come together? Sure you do!

I recently came across my eVision board created 5 years ago. It was very satisfying to see that I had accomplished almost everything on the list. Some things included 2-4 year big and Micro goals for me and my girls.

As I reflected, it all came back to me. It was clear that dreams don’t come through unless we:

Write them down
Create a plan to achieve them
Work, work, work ’em Goals
Be resilient when the going gets tough
Devise ways to maintain your motivation. That’s a must
Reward yourself along the way as you progress
Learn to breathe, mediate, pray
Celebrate the final outcome

Years ago a Medical Director for a healthcare facility stressed that we must be sure to mark every milestone. I adopted that piece of advice and encourage you to do so too. It may be an anniversary, a birthday, or when a chapter comes together. All must be marked. In so doing we avoid being Inefficient to capture the saying that if we’re not measuring then we’re just practicing.

Dreams do come through if you work hard.

Need help? Let’s connect.

Cheers!

Know When To Let Go…

Let go or be dragged. Those were the words of Ashley Stahl, and I could not agree more. Here’s more of her thoughts. Take a read. It might be worth it if you are holding onto something that you should have let go long ago.