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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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Every moment is a new chance

On May 13, 2012 By

Every second that you are alive, you have the choice to change.

Snap your fingers.

Blink your eyes.

Tap your foot.

This second. You are fat – start walking.

This second.  You didn’t go to college – start reading and find a community college course or online course.

This second. Your job [...]

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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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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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How to be tough

On April 15, 2012 By

As my student …

As a person on the road to success …

As an Action Principles(R) Champion, you are a tough, thoughtful, spiritual person of action.

How do you get tough?

Mindset – You know you.  You know your strengths and weaknesses.  You employ your strengths and avoid or work on improving your weakness. [...]

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8 Critical Elements of Success

On April 9, 2012 By

1. Success mindset – Don’t consider yourself average.  You must think of yourself as extraordinary.  You must maintain a can-do, positive mental attitude.  You must have self-confidence.  You are ready, willing and able to bet everything you have on you.  You live your life ALL-IN.

2. Self-reliance – Identify mentors who have done or are [...]

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What is today’s challenge?

On April 5, 2012 By

As an Action Principles(R) Champion, you are a tough, mindful, spiritual person of action.

You are tough.

You get tough by doing tough things.

You challenge yourself.  You challenge yourself often.  Why not every day?

Do you make five cold calls?  Why not go for seven?

Do you spend 40 minutes in [...]

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