Monthly Archives: October 2013

Do You Mean What You Say And Say What You Mean?

Nugget: “Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work.”~ John G. Pollard Reflection drill:  Speak Clearly — Listen Carefully — Confirm Messages. If you’re not satisfied with what you’re getting, be more specific with what you’re asking. … Continue reading

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How Automatic Are Your High-Payoff Processes?

Nugget: “Don’t tell me how hard you work. Tell me how much you get done.”~ James Ling Reflection drill: Create highly productive systems to DO the work FOR you. Here’s a big idea. Identify the critical steps required to complete your most important … Continue reading

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Are You Willing To Risk The Chance?

Nugget: “The beginning is the most important part of the work.”~ Plato Reflection drill: Stop and think things through — BEFORE taking action. If you want a project with a happy ending, first visualize a happy beginning, middle and end. Why it … Continue reading

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What’s Your Prediction For Success?

Nugget: “Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables him to do easily some feat impossible to any other.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Reflection drill: Commit to Actually DOING Whatever It Takes — Then DO It. Predict your success by doing everything … Continue reading

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