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HAVE an idea or a dream. Now, ask yourself, what will the exact results be when you have achieved your dream? Be as clear and certain as you can – there is no room for ambiguity here. If it is a promotion, write down the new job title and your new responsibilities. If your dream…… Continue Reading
CHANGE the way you talk to yourself. Many people believe the happiness in your life comes down to how you communicate with yourself – your internal dialogue. Think of phrases you enjoy hearing and repeat them silently to yourself throughout the day. No one else need know you are doing this, except you will have…… Continue Reading
PREPARATION, preparation, preparation. A title for a new TV programme perhaps? Well, possibly, although more pertinently, this is what you need to concentrate on before making a presentation. Anybody who has seen Dragons’ Den will appreciate how daunting standing up in front of a gathering can be. The key is to be yourself. To be…… Continue Reading
FOR those who might be preparing for a discussion on your salary with your boss. Ask yourself how much you are worth – not comparing yourself to anyone. Be very clear in whose hands your income rests, identify that person, ask them what value you could bring. Decide on a specific sum of money you…… Continue Reading
NIKE would say ‘just do it’. And firms are being encouraged to do just that when it comes to applying for bank lending. The concern among business owners is that they will be rejected for bank finance, so some are put off from applying. The message from experts is clear. Put more pressure on your…… Continue Reading
WE can entertain, so that people enjoy what we say and look forward to hearing about what we do. We can educate and teach people something new. We can engage and hold people’s attention, while we have the power to enrich other people’s lives. (Extract from The Naked Millionaire)… Continue Reading
DELIVER a successful project. How? By ensuring everyone knows what is expected of them. Have an open and honest relationship at the top of the project, trust those running it and avoid formal project management meetings. (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading
COMMENDABLE though ‘Del Boy’s’ catchphrase was, don’t fall into the trap of thinking, ‘this time next year I’ll be a millionaire’. Think yourself as wealthy, NOW. Act in a successful way. Live that success and be the success you want to be. Don’t wait until the goals you set yourself have been accomplished. Think yourself…… Continue Reading
WHEN you focus on a clear outcome – result – you believe that result is possible and that you have the abilities to achieve it and make it real – you will therefore notice more help, information and resources than you may have noticed before. You have to – it is a scientific fact. (Extract…… Continue Reading
IF you are thinking of writing a book, remember that Stephen King and JK Rowling took ages in getting their first work published. They say everybody has a book within them somewhere. As well as having a good title, well-written story and a strong single line that sells the book, the other key elements, to…… Continue Reading