Elevate Your Thinking to Elevate Your Life

help on the way thumb Elevate Your Thinking to Elevate Your Life Do you feel stuck and unable to move yourself towards a better life?

You have to elevate your thinking to raise your life beyond where it is today.  Marshall Goldsmith got it right when he said, “What got you here won’t get you there.”

If you want different results than what you’ve been getting, then you have to start acting differently.  But first, you must change your mind.  I mean …

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Smart Living Rule 9 – Be a Role Model Like It or Not

leader Smart Living Rule 9   Be a Role Model Like It or Not Who is watching what you do?

You are a leader like it or not.  People are observing your every move and learning from your words and actions.  This includes your kids, your co-workers, your friends and even your spouse. 

You influence the actions of others and you reap whatever you sow!  Therefore, it is in your best interest to be a fantastic role model by demonstrating smart living! …

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Simple Living: Five Philosophies To Keep Life On Track

philosophy walk Simple Living: Five Philosophies To Keep Life On Track What philosophies do you use to guide your life?

When we fail to adopt a good philosophy of life, we often jump the rails and wind up with a mess on our hands.

Our philosophy of life provides boundaries that keep our lives on track and headed in the right direction.  A well-run life is simple and focused.

What are philosophies and how do they lead to simple living?

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New Year’s Resolutions: Seeking Good Advice and Ideas

new year fireworks New Years Resolutions: Seeking Good Advice and Ideas Need some guidance to help you determine your New Year’s resolutions?  Well, me too!  So, I went looking around for some of the best advice and ideas. 

I want to be deliberate and thoughtful about the goals and resolutions that I commit to for the coming year.  I already have some resolutions in mind, but before I fully decide, I am reviewing what others are resolving to do.…

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Hard Times Ahead: How To Survive When The Going Gets Tough

wall street Hard Times Ahead: How To Survive When The Going Gets Tough

You would have to live under a rock to believe that things aren’t going to get worse before they get better.  I’m not one to go around telling everyone the sky is falling and that’s not what I’m doing now, but we all might have to cinch up our belts a notch before this financial crisis is over. 

We are going to pay for these mistakes

Back in April, I …

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Are You A Control Freak In Your Relationships?

headlock Are You A Control Freak In Your Relationships? We all want some control over our lives.  We want to feel like we govern the direction our life takes.  Of course, the circumstances of our life are largely determined by those around us.  Our spouses, kids, family members, co-workers, and friends have a huge influence.  Their behavior, good or bad, determines a lot about what we have to deal with in life.  Therefore, many of us want to control …

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