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The Hardcore Path to Success

On May 16, 2012 By

What if your life were on the line?

What if your kids were kidnapped?

How much would you do?

How much could you do?

Tear down walls, walk through glass, listen to no one except your inner voice screaming for decisive action.

Do you want to be successful this much?

Or are [...]

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You could tell a life.  You tell the truth.  You are an honest person.

You could buy yourself a fifth Coach bag.  You give the money to your sister who is having trouble paying her rent.  You are a generous person.

You find a co-worker is being ignored.  You include her.  You [...]

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How to live a good life?

On May 10, 2012 By

Stop and think.

Do you know how to live a good life?

Yes, of course, you do.

You want a good paying job.

You want a nice family.

You want to have friends.

You want to be able to indulge your interests.

You want to be in good health.

Every day, the [...]

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Is it time for a gut check?

On May 8, 2012 By

Everyone can – and does – fall into a rut, a routine, a malaise.

Sometimes, you are just not yourself.

You aren’t operating 100% on all cylinders.

Your choice.

Do you just crank along and get slower and slower and slower?

Or, do you give yourself a serious kick in the ass [...]

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If you are one of my students – meaning you are an Action Principles(R) Champion [if you aren't - you aren't], then you know that we love challenges, goals, objectives, organizing and organizational systems.

Here is my latest organizational tool to keep myself focused and motivated …

The 100 Day Challenge

I [...]

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Roll Over or Get Up

On May 5, 2012 By

Life is about choices.

You are going to make choices regarding your family, your job, your health, your investment, etc.

Doing nothing is a choice.

Taking positive action is a choice.

Don’t look to blame anyone or blame circumstances.

The vast majority of time you choose for yourself.

You wake up.

You [...]

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If you drive a bus, you are probably subject to a union contract and your income is regulated.

If you work for someone else’s family business and there is a family member who is your age, nepotism will surely halt your advancement.

If you work in a video store, you are selling an obsolete product. Continue Reading

Maybe, you didn’t go to an Ivy League college.

Maybe, you weren’t born to a wealthy family.

Maybe, you haven’t got a lot of support.

Let these be minor variables.

You can use your secret weapons to succeed far beyond the average.

SECRET WEAPON – You are ambitious.

You are doing a [...]

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1. Authentic – not a phony – word means something

2. Role model – walks the talk – mentors – aligned with Action Principles(R)

3. Self-reliant – capable of completing the mission without the need for a lot of hand holding 

4. Strong work ethic – will never shy away from doing [...]

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17 characteristics of a REAL man

On April 25, 2012 By

1. No bitching, moaning, whining or complaining – complete the mission.

2. Knows the important and the urgent from the unimportant.

3. Doesn’t gossip or spread rumors.  Think strong, quiet type.

4. Pride himself on his hygiene and impeccable manners.

5. Will take risks to advance.  Is decisive.  See #1.

6. Doesn’t [...]

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