December 29th, 2008 -- Posted in Marketing Tips, Misc Ranting, Time Management, Wealth Strategies |
It’s not uncommon for this time of year to focus on goal setting and strategy implementation for the beginning of the next year. This article by Rich Schefren touches on the process of how to come up with those items. I was amused by his stating he has a list of 62 items to incorporate into his "New Year’s list. I too, have numerous things to accomplish so the key is at the end of his article…. be sure and schedule the items in. As with many "resolutions" there can be a tendency to come out of the shoot, full of enthusiasm, only to tucker out after a few months – so be realistic with your time and pace yourself. Example: I use the first few months to focus primarily on my business goals, and then add my "personal" goals during the second quarter….and continue to add thereafter.
(Article by Rich Schefren of Early To Rise )
I discovered long ago that if I wanted to continually improve my company and my own performance I need to leverage my past experience for all it’s worth. Stated more simply – to make 2009 the best it can be, you need to continue reading »
December 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Wealth Strategies |
For some people, getting personal finances in order is more grueling than wandering the desert for 40 years. But it doesn’t take a miracle. If you are looking for some basic guidelines, just follow these 10 commandments:
1. Thou Shalt Take Action
Reading about how to improve your personal finances is a start, but it has absolutely no meaning if you don’t take the action of putting what you learn into motion. Before you can get anywhere with your personal finances, you need to begin — right now. If you are reading this article, you know that you should be taking steps to get your personal finances in order.
Print out this list and place it where you will see it every day, so that you are reminded that personal finance is a priority in your life and that you will take some action each and every day to try to improve your lot. If you aren’t sure where to begin, start with getting your banking accounts in order.
2. Thou Shalt Pay Off All Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is, in most cases, continue reading »
December 12th, 2008 -- Posted in Carbon Copy Pro, Home Business Ideas, Marketing Tips, Wealth Strategies |
When I say "These" I mean the 8 proven goal setting steps . Goal setting is important to do in all areas of ones life such as family goals, spiritual, social, physical, educational, and financial. We’re going to be addressing business goals though and the impact they have. For those of you building a successful home based business this is even more critical as you are the main one responsible for your business being profitable .
You should begin by asking yourself "why" you want to achieve a particular goal as you create your list. If it’s something someone else thinks you should have as a goal, but you don’t, the likelihood of your following it through is slim. Your goals will become one of the drivers of your belief system , so make them real to you.
The key is to have reachable / achievable goals that will make you stretch. The objective of them are to keep you focused and on track. Large and small businesses alike use them.
Your goals should include each of these 8 steps: continue reading »
December 5th, 2008 -- Posted in Misc Ranting, Retirement, Wealth Strategies |
I read a blog this morning titled "Out of Control " by Kip Herriage who I respect immensely. In his article he points out some very unsettling economic news related to the stock market, employment, and the future in general. While I am not including this to create any panic, but an additional source of awareness. Read his "point of view" and you decide how to react. Go to www.kipherriage.com
Let me know what you think and how you will be prepared. 
Until next time, J.
"Take control of your destiny or someone else will"
