Tag: "planning"

Coach Bob Stoops: Three Top Tips For Winning In Life

Do you win more often than lose? Coach Bob Stoops knows what it takes to win and he knows how to motivate others to achieve success. I believe we all can learn from his wisdom.

Jul 03, 2009 | 6 comments View Post

Graduation Speech: Three Life Planning Questions For Grads

What advice would you deliver to new graduates in a commencement address? I’ve never delivered a graduation speech, but I imagine it is pretty tough deciding exactly what morsels of wisdom that you’d like to pass along.

May 26, 2009 | 4 comments View Post

Super Motivation To Be Successful In Life

Are you motivated to be successful? No matter how much motivation you start with, we all need a boost from time-to-time. Are you ready for a 10,000 volt jolt of super motivation? Great! Read on.

Apr 10, 2009 | 8 comments View Post

Ten Staycation Articles For Your Fun and Enjoyment!

Is your budget for vacation and spring break this year a little limited? Well, you might need to consider a staycation. This is the latest term for a stay-at-home vacation. Isn’t it nifty? With proper planning and an open mind, a staycation can be relaxing and enjoyable.

Mar 17, 2009 | 6 comments View Post

A Rigid Budget Will Die A Quick Death

An inflexible budget is doomed to failure. Our budgets are intended to help us control our money so we can achieve our financial goals. Sticking to a personal finance budget is important, but too much rigidity often backfires. We have to learn to be flexible with our budgets for them to succeed in the long run. Remember, slow and steady wins the financial race. We want our budgeting efforts to last a lifetime, not to fizzle out in the first few months.

Dec 01, 2008 | 10 comments View Post

Long-term Thinking Is Your Greatest Tool For Success

There is a single key attitude of mind that will largely determine the success you achieve in life. It is the timeframe that you take into consideration when planning your day-to-day activities, and when making important decisions in your life. In other words, if you are a long-term thinker, then you are significantly more likely to achieve greater success in your life compared to those that aren’t.

Oct 02, 2008 | 7 comments View Post

Gaining Perspective Helps to Achieve Excellence in Life

We all need the proper perspective to achieve excellence in our lives. We need to look at the big picture. This is often difficult because we seldom take the time to step back from our daily activities to reflect and observe our life as a whole.

Apr 18, 2008 | 13 comments View Post