Monthly Archives: June 2015

Are You Neglecting What’s Important?

Nugget: “Time = Life. Therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.”~ Alan Lakein Reflection drill: Remain focused on preplanned priorities. The more you get caught up with what’s urgent, the less you’re involved … Continue reading

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Is Your Desk Covered With Phone Messages?

Nugget: “It is those who have this imperative demand for the best in their natures, and who will accept nothing short of it, that holds the banners of progress, that set the standards, the ideals, for others.”~ Orison Swett Marden Reflection drill:  Batch as many … Continue reading

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Did You Hear What You Just Said?

Nugget: “Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.”~ Tom Blandi Reflection drill: What you say and how … Continue reading

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Don’t I Know You?

Nugget:  “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs … one step at a time.”~ Joe Girard Reflection drill:  Create a file for every person you meet even if all you have is a name, title or … Continue reading

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Is This Phone Call Really Necessary?

 Nugget: “Anything that is wasted effort represents wasted time. The best management of our time thus becomes linked inseparably with the best utilization of our efforts.”~ Ted W. Engstrom Reflection drill: Before you make a call, ask yourself whether calling is the most time-effective step at … Continue reading

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