Motivational

Refocus. I believe that what endures is how others benefit from what we do. This win-win focus helps us avoid the vicissitudes of chasing the current trend.  —Nancy Ganz, author, mediator and negotiator Take time to consider new propsects. It’s really easy to fall for the shiny new toy, so it’s vital to dissect the key objectives of every new […]

Psychologist Abraham Maslow once wrote, “The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.” The average person settles for far less than he or she is truly capable of achieving. The truth is we’re all extraordinary. You came into this world with more talents and abilities than you

We are often told by personal finance experts that money should only be viewed as a tool to reach our goals, with no emotions attached to it. For many of us, money is a symbol of past financial mistakes that cause feelings of fear, shame and guilt that follow us throughout our lives. If your

Find perspective. I try to live by the five-by-five rule: If it’s not going to matter in five years, don’t spend more than five minutes being upset by it. This has served me well. Chaos is part of business and life, but perspective goes a long way. Not every problem or stumbling block is an

As entrepreneurs, we often view other business owners as competitors. We think we need to outperform them, outsmart them and simply outdo them. We need the world to see that we are the best of the best or the cream of the crop.  That mindset can be very flawed, and it has never worked for

Anytime you are making ground and moving toward success, there will inevitably be the opportunity for conflict. That is just a fact of life. You put two people or more in a group and there is potential for conflict—and conflict, improperly handled, can destroy your ability to continue on and achieve your goals. This is

It’s no secret that many organizations abruptly shifted to a remote workplace model when the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe. As leaders cope with the aftermath of the strangest 18 months of their lives, they now consider what the workforce of the future looks like. Their teams, adapted to a work-from-home lifestyle, are hesitant—even resistant—to

Of all the feedback I’ve received about our social network, Achievers, the greatest compliment has been about how authentic the members are, myself included. (If you haven’t joined us yet, download the app SUCCESS Achievers Community or visit Achievers.SUCCESS.com to become part of the positive, mentorship-focused group.) One post that was particularly well-received was when

They call themselves Glenndy. In joint interviews and on their own podcast they interrupt each other, finish each other’s thoughts, tease each other, and riff on each other’s comments. It’s entertaining to listen to entrepreneurs Glenn and Mindy Stearns because you never know what’s going to come out of this married couple’s mouths next. It

Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden said, “Don’t mistake activity for achievement.” You may be busy from the moment your alarm goes off in the morning until the time your head hits the pillow at night, but are you accomplishing anything meaningful toward the fulfillment of your goals? Are you making forward progress, or are