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Taking a break!

takingabreakI’ve been posting blogs every week since June 2011, twice a week.  Sometimes I have repeated them and sometimes I’ve had guest bloggers.

Right now I’ve decided to take a week off – I hope you don’t mind.  I’ll be back next week with some additional blogs.

Have a great week and consider taking a bit of a break yourself!

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Take action: Conduct Experiments

ExperimentThis blog is based on a blog written by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits.  It fits well with our last blog on procrastination.  If making a decision is causing procrastination read the following thoughts.

A surprising amount of our day is filled with decisions: what to do with an email, what to do with clutter, opening paper mail, grocery shopping, whether to go out with friends or stay home, whether to add someone as a friend, whether to take a job, to move, to take a class, to go on a vacation, and so on.

And a good amount of… Continue reading

Someday Syndrome

somedayAre you in the habit of putting things off?

“Someday when I grow up, finish school and get a job, I’ll start living my life the way I want…. Someday after the mortgage is paid off, the finances are on track and the kids are grown up, I’ll drive that new car and take exciting trips abroad…. Someday, now that I’m about to retire, I’ll buy that beautiful motor home and travel across this great country, and see all there is to see…. Someday.”  – Ed Foreman.

I found the following and thought some might resonate:

Six Good Reasons why… Continue reading

Hodge Podge

You may have seen this blog last October – it bears repeating!!  Today’s blog has a few questions for you — I’m asking for your assistance.  Most importantly – THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG!  You may be one of many subscribers or see the blog on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.  I’m thrilled when someone comments directly or through one of the social media avenues.  I love when you take the time to re-tweet the message.  It encourages me to keep writing.  THANK YOU!

Hodge 1:  Calling for guest bloggers!  If… Continue reading

What should I do?

WhatshouldIdoI’m facilitating a group of CEOs who will be sharing lots of ideas on how to increase business, adding new products, upgrading technology, increasing income and a host of other ideas.  The challenge for this group is not what the new great ideas are.  The challenge is what ideas should each implement into their own shop.  When there are so many great things to do, how do you choose what is the best idea for you?  Here are some thoughts and steps to go through this process.

Step 1:  Limit the focus.  The more… Continue reading