I love Amazon’s wish list concept: I’m always placing books on my wish list that look good but that I’m just not ready to commit to buying yet. It’s usually because I’m not sure if the book is exactly what I’m looking for. If I took a few extra minutes to decide what I want in a book my wish list would be empty and my bookshelf would be full (well, fuller).  Read more....

The current headlines read about Trayvon Martin and Richard Zimmerman. The story, sad and tragic as it is, remains cloudy and the reports from the media; we all know you can’t believe that stuff. This brings me to my point; what’s on the minds of Americans today?

I recently had an interview with Barb Stuhlemmer, CEO and creator of BlitzBusinessSuccess.com. During our conversation, she provided me with some personal tips that enabled her to grow and develop an international coaching business and entrepreneur mindset, while touching hearts and creating lasting relationships along the way.  Read more....

Do you ever feel like no matter how determined you are, or how hard you work, you still don’t achieve the goals most important to you? Are you still searching for your purpose in life and just seem to become more confused and frustrated with the countless failed attempts? Will your life ever take off? These are questions that have plagued humanity from the beginning of time. So what can you do to find purpose and ensure that life will take flight?  Read more....

Have you been doing what you always have done and getting what you always have got? If you answered yes to this question, then you probably have been on the right track but the track is set on the wrong field. There are so many people that feel like they are doing the right thing but often find that they could be doing better. Instead of doing the right thing, consider doing things right. People often learn about business, strategy, total quality, six sigma, and a host of human resource practices but they cannot apply what they have learned to their daily life. Gaining knowledge is key to your success. In fact, Ben Franklin has been quoted for saying that: “Your best investment is to pour your purse into your head, and no one can take it away from you.” In my fifteen years as a Wall Street executive coupled with my doctoral lectures in organizational behavior, I have found that the principles of self-motivation are based on five steps to personal excellence.


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Are you aware of the reasons you keep getting the same unwanted results day in and day out? The only thing keeping you from getting what you want is the story you keep telling yourself why you can’t have it. There are countless books, blogs, and even information written on cave walls which depict the road to success and abundant riches. In my travels, I’ve read several articles related to strategies, practices, and principles to gaining wealth and have come to recognize they all have a common theme. Below I shall share with you 5 keys to success in business.  Read more....

When you hear the word no, do you take it personally? Do you find yourself blaming others for the results you have in your life? Have you ever said the words, “I’m not good at selling or persuading others.” There are many people who feel the same way and say the same things. They become so confused and frustrated with not getting the benefit and security they deserve and they give up. What are some characteristics that will endure when times are really overwhelming to get advanced results?  Read more....

“I’ve experienced several different healing methodologies over the years – counseling, self-help seminars, and I’ve read a lot – but none of them will work unless you really want to heal yourself and take action.” Lindsay Wagner

Do you have an unrealistic image of yourself? Have you been told that you will never amount to anything or that you are not worthy? Unworthiness is one of the most debilitating belief systems in effect in the world today. It corrupts, destroys, discourages, and inhibits your goals and lives from unfolding as you desire. You’ve become so disconnected from your feelings, so disillusioned, separated and alone, that you are afraid to take risks, speak up for yourself, or even take steps to follow your dreams because you don’t think you are worthy.