Juggling too many activities wastes time and energy, so shelve at least some for those life goals (for now). The urge to do too many things at once is nothing new: as long ago as 1887, the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was bemoaning the way “one thinks with a watch in one’s hand, even as one… Read More
10 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Exciting and Fresh
I was enjoying this article by Amy Morin and thought you might also get value from reading it, and perhaps even applying some of her ideas below. The excitement that stems from a new relationship can make you feel on top of the world. As the newness wears off, the relationship can feel like it’s… Read More
How to Focus on Achieving Your Goals and Beating the ‘Distraction Loop’
You begin with a plan for what you want to accomplish for the day. However, halfway through your workday your plan gets changed due to some conflicting priority or distraction, like being called into an ad hoc meeting that lasts for 90 minutes and distracts you from your priorities. One reason some get caught in… Read More
“Values-Based Financial Planning” Business Development Process with Michael Kitces and Bill Bachrach
Check out Michael Kitces’ 241st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast with Bill Bachrach, by going to https://www.kitces.com/blog/bill-bachrach-values-based-financial-planning-script-advisor-roadmap/. Be certain to listen to the end, where Bill shares his recommendations for helping prospects more concretely identify and define their goals, with not just the name, target date, and cost, but also the emotionally compelling words… Read More
Harvey Mackay: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life
A guy walked into a sandwich shop and the server asked what he would like to order. He said, “What do you have that’s good?” The clerk responded that everything was good. The customer then asked, “Do you sell things other than sandwiches?” The clerk said, “Yes, we have salads, too.” The customer added, “Great,… Read More
How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don’t Even Know We Have
The success of a business depends hugely upon your mindset. Ignoring it will be to the detriment of the business. When you talk with any successful entrepreneur, they will reveal that the mindset plays a huge role in ensuring the success of the business. This means that you have to find a way to unleash… Read More