[fusion_text]By the summer of 1830, Victor Hugo was facing an impossible deadline. Twelve months earlier, the famous French author had made an agreement with his publisher that he would write a new book titled, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Instead of writing the book, Hugo spent the next year pursuing other projects, entertaining guests, and […]
[fusion_text] Many people dream of superhuman productivity. The best you can hope for, really, is to always be fully-focused in the task at hand. I am a mere mortal, but I’ve learned a lot about keeping myself focused. I even managed to integrate some of my philosophies into Google Calendar in the process. Warning: I’m […]
[fusion_text]Daily interruptions are inevitable. Acting on a fear of missing out, we allow the beeps, dings and vibrations to interject, to assure us that we’re connected, and subconsciously we tell ourselves that that constant connection has no impact on the amount of work we can accomplish. But, in reality, we’re so bombarded with outside noise, […]
[fusion_text]One of my favorite quotes is by Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” These words opened my eyes to the fact that the people we hang out with, the people we call friends, they all have an influence on the decisions we make in life, […]
[fusion_text]Five years ago, I was lounging on a hammock when my friend handed me a copy of Rhonda Byrne’s best-selling personal development book, The Secret. As I delved into the book, I became frustrated—“How could anyone believe this nonsense?” I asked my friend. She told me millions of people (including herself) had read the book […]
[fusion_text]Feedback can be a difficult business. When it is used in the right way, it can be one of the most effective strategies to improve learning, according to The Sutton Trust. But research also suggests that, if handled badly, it can do more harm than good. We all want our feedback to be encouraging and […]
[fusion_text] I know this may cost me my “man card” but there is no way a man can compete with a woman when it comes to providing great customer service, period! We’ve all read books about how to provide great customer service. They always seem to focus on the specific skills needed to be successful. […]
[fusion_text]TREND #6: THE FALL OF EMAIL MARKETING Here’s Trend #6 out of the 10 Future Trends 2017 I’m posting over 10 days. Do you use email marketing as one of the main ways to connect with your customers? Then don’t ignore this trend! You’ve probably noticed a decline in your email open rates and click-throughs […]
[fusion_text] If only there were some magic formula to help us be our most productive, successful selves. Of course, no such elixir exists, but we can learn plenty from the example set by millionaires. How do they manage their time so efficiently, learning to focus in just the right areas for critical impact? How do […]
[fusion_text]Goals are important for a genuinely success-oriented person. Without them, you’re just playing around. The difference between a goal-directed individual and someone without goals is like the difference between a Wimbledon champion and a kid batting a tennis ball around on a court with no net, no opponent to bring out the best in him […]