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How is YOUR economy?

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 MST

How is your personal economy doing? The national economy, as important as it is to our country's well being, is not the deciding factor in determining your success. You are. And, just as consumer attitude plays a major roll in determining the state of our national economy, it's your attitude about your opportunity and your expectation of the future that casts the deciding vote in determining if your personal economy is going to be good or bad.

How to Keep Your Head in Times of Crisis

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 MST

We have more things to worry about today than ever before? Few of us can do anything to change the economy or the weather. So, why do we spend so much time and energy fretting about them? Whether you are worried about global challenges, or dealing with personal and family challenges that come to all of us, here are 5 steps to help you remain calm in times of crisis.

The Principle of Planned Auto-Response

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:30:00 MST

Automate your success by putting your brain to work with the principle of planned auto-response. Repeated actions, practiced over and over again, create neuro-pathways in the brain, nerves and muscles. Over time these neuro-pathways become stronger and virtually bypass your conscious mind to synchronize your senses, brain, nerves, and muscles together like direct links, streamlining a specific task. Thus trained, the body reacts promptly on cue, with perfect accuracy and poise, and without any conscious thought at all.

Please Do Not Sit On The Fence

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:00:00 MST

Recently, I saw a sign while I was at an amusement park with my kids that made me think. It said simply, “please do not sit on the fence.” I thought, isn’t this the biggest problem we have in our business and personal lives? Wouldn’t it be great if we all took these instructions to heart? We are a society of fence sitters: we vacillate, we avoid commitment, we procrastinate, and we put off important decisions.

The Refining Process

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:00:00 MST

Just as a river smooths and refines jagged rocks into smooth stones, our challenges and life struggles act like sand paper, smoothing our weaknesses, honing our skills, and polishing our personality until we are transformed into something better than we could ever have become on our own.

Slow and Steady Wins

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:30:00 MST

Remember the old story of the tortoise and the hare? The hare had more speed and ability than the tortoise could ever hope to have. His body was built for swiftness. Many of us find ourselves in a similar situation as the tortoise. Competitors, customers, or co-workers might be smarter, faster, or endowed with natural talents that you don't possess. You may have personal burdens that you have to carry. Yet, you can still come out on top with consistent, steady effort.

Priorities: Your Life Compass

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:30:00 MST

Use priorities to develop your own life compass that will become a scale by which you can measure everything you do. Beyond time management, this program will help you achieve more while giving you more peace of mind.

Positive Communication in Relationships

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:30:00 MST

Positive relationships can mean the difference between success or failure in our business, family and personal life. And, communication is the key to these relationships. The more effectively we communicate with others, the more satisfying and successful our relationships will be. Here are 10 steps that can help you right now.

The Arithmetic of Positive Belief

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:00 MST

When we have a positive belief that something CAN be achieved, we unleash all of our creative ability and energy towards discovering solutions to make it happen. If setbacks, challenges or discouragement come our way, as they always do, our positive belief keeps us on track and encourages us to put forth maximum effort. It is those who keep going, who keep trying, who dream and create and work and believe, who eventually achieve greatness.

Your Quest for Success

no@spam.com (Richard Mansell) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:30:00 MST

No one can give you success. No one can force you to achieve. No one can do the preparation, planning, and the work for you. If we are to achieve true excellence, we must take responsibility for our own success and do the work to make it happen. Here are four steps to help each of us in our quest for success: Plan, Prepare, Perform, Persist.