I love this article. It came in my Get Motivation email and can also be found at Olympic Motivation:
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Column By Ruben Gonzalez
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Heroes
Who are your heroes? Who do you look up to? It’s important
for you to have heroes because heroes personify what you
could be. They personify your ideals. They embody your
highest values. (more…)
I started this series quite some time ago. I forgot all about it! I’ll catch you up. My director has been posting these on her website. It’s called “Eat That Frog!” and it comes from Brian Tracy. This little lesson is about making a list and working the plan through. Sound familiar? 
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This is a fantastic article about networking. It makes so many valid points that are relevant to what we do.
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Column By Marcia Wieder
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Build Your DreamTeam
I believe you are only three phone calls away from just
about anyone that you need to contact. There are many
reasons why others would be interested in participating with
you. After all, you’re a go-getter with a big dream! (more…)
Found this article on Ideas for Women. How many of us have trouble setting boundaries with our families regarding business time and family time? I for one am still trying to help my husband understand that even though I have a full-time day job, I view MK as my part-time job. It is so difficult making it clear that I take it seriously as a business endeavor. He calls it “playing with makeup.” OK. It is. But guess what? It pays! He also says my day job is just “playing on the internet…” Uh…yea…riiiight. As you can see there can be issues as to how a spouse or other loved one perceives one’s career choices and/or business endeavors. This has been a long-time struggle for me. I think this article that follows is awesome. I am, however, open to any suggestions out there from those with experience! Please, share! 
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OK. I’m coming out of the shell I’ve been living in since April. Life is a little bit brighter. I feel OK about pursuing my business again. This Tuesday I will be attending my first unit meeting in at least 2 months. I am excited about this. Now I can finally pick up the purse I earned in June! (more…)
This is a long article, but it so says what I am trying to portray in my blog(s). Originally, when I started this blog, I wanted to include everything in one blog to illustrate that life has many different defining aspects for each individual. What I have learned is that in order to truly balance one’s life, these all must be managed separately. At least, for me they do. My point is, you can’t eat, sleep, and breathe one thing all the time or you will drive others away. Sometimes, we have to do that to reach a certain goal. I used to eat, sleep, and breathe ballet. I wouldn’t call it obsession. It was more like strong determination. And dance instructors will drive you and drive you especially if they see you have potential. (Does this sound like something else? Anyone? Anyone?) I may elaborate more on this at another time. For now, please enjoy this article about balancing life. (more…)
This article from Get Motivation makes a valid point. Sometimes we just have to commit to a goal and dive in. Thinking will only interfere.
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Column By Vic Johnson
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“Resolution is the directing and impelling force in
individual progress. Without it no substantial work can be
accomplished.” - Above Life’s Turmoil
The esteemed philosopher Goethe wrote, “Until one is
committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back,
always ineffectiveness.” There are so many opportunities
that could make our lives better if we’d only make the
decision (resolution) to pursue them. (more…)
In 2004 I attended my first and only Seminar. During the course of the event, I noticed a theme in many of the speeches and training that I heard. One speech that really stuck with me over the past few years was that of NSD Anne Newbury. In her speech, Anne spoke of having a strong vision as far as what she wanted from her business. Her speech struck a cord with me. After hearing her speak, I noticed she was not the only person to speak on this concept. Many of those honored that year made similar points in their speeches. (more…)
The biggest obstacle I face in my business is procrastination. I am notorious for putting off today what can be done tomorrow. Sound familiar? Shouldn’t it be why not do today what could be put off til tomorrow? I think the biggest problem I have is fear and the fear pushes me to make excuses why I don’t really have to call anyone right now; or why it can wait til tomorrow. Do you know how many customers I have probably dis-serviced? Probably many. (more…)
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