Start 2008 With A Clean Slate
Management guru Peter Drucker always recommended that you examine every part of your business regularly to determine if there is anything you are doing now that you wouldn’t do again if you could start...
View Article“Right” turns only
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid wrong turns in your life? If you could predict in advance the “right” job, investment or business? I laughed recently when I read that UPS drivers are...
View ArticleIkigai — It’s not a fish
People living on the islands of Okinawa and Sardinia are more likely to reach 100 years of age than people living anywhere on earth. These people attribute their long lives not to healthy eating,...
View ArticleJust a “simple” man
Being “simple” can override the best intelligence and education. It’s been my habit for many years to read the chapter of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This week in Proverbs 7:7...
View ArticleMake sure your goals are your own
Many people are already failing in their New Year’s resolutions – losing weight and reading the Bible from cover to cover seem to be neck and neck as failed goals. For most, it’s because those were...
View ArticleDreading the Future?
In last Sunday’s Pickles cartoon, the old lady says: “This year I’ve resolved to stop regretting the past andstart dreading the future instead.” Fortunately we know there are better options. If you...
View ArticleStop doing that
If there’s one reason I hear more than any other for failed New Year’s resolutions, it’s “I just didn’t have the time.” Many times success in goals comes not by adding more to our busy lives, but by...
View ArticleRemind me to…….
Last week I wrote a post on acting on our dreams. Some readers commented that it’s easy to get distracted or forget about our goals – even after we’ve made the effort to create them. I know how easily...
View ArticleAnswer this and change your life
This morning I was reading Dan Sullivan’s How To Get To The Top And Stay There (available as a free download). Dan has been a coach of high achievers for many years. Dan stresses the importance of...
View ArticleHard Work Isn’t Enough
[note color=”#FDD017″]This is a guest post by Jim Woods is a writer, coach, and instigator in Nashville, TN. His passion lies in turning ideas into action and in keeping with that passion he’s an...
View ArticleWhat’s holding me back?
Joanne and I just returned from Brendon Burchard’s Experts Academy in Santa Clara, California. Attending seminars and workshops have been an integral part of my journey – breaking old thought patterns...
View ArticlePlease interrupt me
At this time of year I love setting goals and encourage everyone I meet to do the same. Most every notable accomplishment I’ve experienced I can track back to having a clear goal. The books I’ve...
View ArticleHow do you tell your life story?
What do you tell people when you first meet them? Like anyone else, I can tell my life story as a healthy version or a victim version. I grew up in a home where we didn’t even have running water until...
View ArticleStart 2015 with a clear slate – but then create a clear plan
Management guru Peter Drucker always recommended that you examine every part of your business regularly to determine if there is anything you are doing now that you wouldn’t do again if you could start...
View ArticleToday is the day for this……..
Today, November 14th, is a big day for me! It's 48 Days until the New Year rolls in. And as such I always have my goals clearly laid out for the coming year. So I've already decided what I'm going...
View ArticleI’ve got a PhD but no JoB
I’ve got a PhD but no JoB I’ve got B.S., and MBA, a PhD, a DDS – and no job. My heart breaks every time I see these painful letters. Typically the writer has a mountain of student loan debt, the...
View ArticleAre you in misery – move!
This story about the dog and nail is one of the most commented-on stories in The Rudder of the Day. I heard a story from my friend Bob about an old dog lying on the front porch. A neighbor approached...
View ArticleGo above your comfort level and you’ll surprise yourself
Listener questions this week: What’s the best way to guest post and get my name out there? Do I need a coach training program that’s certified? How do I get a mentor? The things I love to do, I lack...
View ArticleI quit my job but now I’m desperate, depressed and frustrated!
Episode #588 December 01, 2017 Questions: What are your top recommendations for events in 2018 Should I self-publish the work through Amazon and the Kindle Self-Publishing outlet? How do I copyright...
View ArticleI’m not afraid of storms – I’m learning how to sail!
Episode #591 December 22, 2017 – We have a variety of questions, success stories and helpful resources that will help you find or develop passion in your work and your life — from the 17-year-old...
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