I’ve always appreciated the Jewish proverb which states that good is the enemy of great. This has been applied many ways over the years, but it’s especially useful in reminding us of the negative consequences that can come from merely settling for for “good” when we are capable of so much more, whether we’re talking […]
Lots of people set resolutions for the new year, and lots of people end up abandoning them a few weeks afterward. What’s worse, these people often end up feeling like they failed. Or worse, they consider themselves a “Failure.” Remember, success is a process, not an event. We talked about that some time ago, and […]
Yeah, I know this is mostly a “business” BLOG. But you also recall that I passionately believe that business has the opportunity to BE an inspiration to the world it serves. Plus, ’cause we all know it ain’t easy, sometimes just a little surprise inspiration can be a very beneficial thing. So with that in […]
It’s easy to look at someone who’s successful at just about anything and be more than a little envious. This is because really, really successful people make it look easy. The irony is that in most cases, getting to the point of real success was, for most successful people, anything but easy! Author Judy Carter […]
A very simple answer to the question, “What does your customer think about all the time?” is: THE FUTURE! The customer thinks constantly about the future. In fact, since you’re a customer, too, consider how often “the future” is what you think about. For example, we may be motivated to get an education so we […]
Want more business? Here’s how you can get it: Do GOOD business! Yep, it’s just that simple. Just commit to consistently doing GOOD business in every aspect of your business. Granted, that’s a lot easier said than done. Simple yes, but easy, well, not so much… But worth it? You betcha. Let advertisers spend the […]
Here’s a commercial that I loved! It really showcases how organizations should exist not to just make products or provide services, but to enrich lives! Every organization should clearly define its purpose. It’s purpose should identify exactly WHO it serves and HOW. Every subsequent decision should be derived from that purpose. Granted, there are a […]
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