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Listen to Yourself
Being positive is not a statement. Being positive is a mind-set. So many people talk with me about motivation, positive thinking, and accomplishing dreams, but few really understand that being energized and positive is a mind-set, not a statement. Often people will tell me that they are “trying to stay positive,” or “think positive.” Sure
Acceleration and Mistakes
If you’re moving fast chances are good you’re making some mistakes. The question then becomes, does your speed gain you enough ground to make up for the errors? It seems nearly everyone is concerned about time, concerned about pace, speed, shortcuts, slow pokes, traffic jams, age, and when they’ll finish whatever it is that they
Create Demand
Nearly everyone has probably heard or commented on the idea that some people look for or take the “easy road.” It is that view on choices, outcomes, and life that appear to be simple, less obstructed, and a shortcut. Despite some of the obvious outcomes of the easy road, one that is not so obvious
Speed and Choice
Decisions aren’t always about hurry, rush, and fast action. Many people believe and feel that time is beating them. They have the knowledge, the skill, and the ability to do more, be more, and get more but time prevents progress. Fast choices and quick decisions are often claimed to be made by experience or gut
Compared to…
Comparison conversations often lack the comparison. My way is better, his business is better, she has a better job, and they have a better house, car, boat, and life. There’s more, this tastes better, these shoes are more comfortable, and her hair looks better. Compared to what? Some comparisons occur because of the difference of
Accelerate Reality
It is part of a commercial that many would recognize, it is part of the discussion before the big sports game, and it is something that successful people consciously or unconsciously need in order to perform at their best. It’s getting in the zone! Whether you are getting in the zone at AutoZone, concentrating on
You Can’t Fake It
When you want to have a great day you try to convince yourself to think positive. When you strive to get the sale, close a deal, acquire a new customer, or start a new business relationship you approach it by being positive. When you see a doctor, a dentist, or prepare your annual income tax
Accelerate Now!
Talking about it is easy. Doing it requires action. Fear, concern, and even confidence may lead to procrastination or hesitation, neither of which is consistent with people or businesses that are on the move. You can’t just talk about it; you have to do it. Acceleration is not for the weak. It takes courage and
Hurry Up!
Often we are amazed by how fast time seems slip away. It is my belief, and perhaps the belief of many others that we are living in a very interesting time and the rate of human and intellectual development is accelerating at pace seemingly beyond our ability to keep up. Creating success in a fast
Strange Stuff
People do some strange stuff, right? Recently someone suggested to me that many people engage on social media channels simply looking for a fight. Yesterday, I caught a glimpse of a news program discussing a recent study that proclaims the residual effects or emotional experiences drawn from “spite” are healthy. In some cases society has
