(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   We are an under-acknowledged society. If you manage or lead others you may want to become (if you are not already) a frequent and thoughtful acknowledger. Surveys have frequently shown that employees and employers value acknowledgment differently, employees…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   What is the truth, according to you? Is it something you heard? Something you read? Something you believe? The world is full of transient truth. Most people are so caught up in their daily routine, their daily dream…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) What is “wasting time” to you? Watching TV? Playing a game on your computer? Idly chatting with someone about trivial issues? When asked, most people define wasting time as “doing that which is not important.” How do you know…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” (As You Like It, Act 2: Scene 7) One stage, one play. Viewed cosmically one stage, one play may be true, but what…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   The husband came from work in a bad mood which had been triggered by mistreatment from a co-worker. As he sat down to the evening meal he continued to talk angrily about the person, what he had done…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   If there is something you really want to do, eliminate all other options. If you have no way to turn back, all energy can be applied to going forward. If you want to be victorious in something new…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Your telephone should be making noise. If it is ringing (people wanting to do business with you), congratulations. If it’s not ringing, you should be hearing a dial tone (as you call others to talk about opportunities). Have…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   During a conversation following a recent wedding a guest commented that as the years were passing he was “pretty sure he was clueless.” Everyone laughed and the conversation headed in another direction, but he and I continued the…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Why not both? Seems reasonable, that you could be both right and effective, and sometimes you can. However, most of the time “being right” gets in the way of “being effective”. If you have a need to be…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Sure, you want to lose weight. Or start selling. Or stop wasting time. Or start writing your book. Or … So, why don’t you? To know what you want, even to know how to get it, is an…