As a teacher of leadership and entrepreneurship, I am interested in learning the secrets of success. We all face challenges in our business or marketing endeavors, particularly in the area of content marketing. Yet occasionally you find a story in which the definition of “overcoming” is, well, redefined. The story of Abdullahi Muhammed is especially inspiring. Mr. Muhammed …
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The Greatest Gift
2016 has been a fascinating year, and, as we approach the New Year, I have already started reflecting on some of the major events of the year. Probably the most significant are the blessings that I received by being engaged with “successful people”. I put quotation marks around “successful people” because the term success can …
Gluten intolerance is a growing epidemic in the U.S. and, increasingly, worldwide. Celiac sprue is a more specific disorder, characterized by gluten intolerance along with autoantibodies to the protein……………..Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup.∞
Two Years
Two other points from yesterday’s presentation (from Social Security 567). 1) Only 13% of employers offer pensions and that number is decreasing every year. 2) “Nine out of ten people age 65 and older are receiving Social Security benefits, and for 32% of them, it represents over 90% of their income.” Wow, wow and wow.
Encouragement
So, two things struck me about this article. The first is the definition of the word encourage. The basic definition is to give or inspire courage to; to give confidence of success to, to inspire courage, spirit or strength of mind; to embolden. When we encourage others we are emboldening a confidence of success.
Five Success Tips
In the words of economist Thomas Sowell, “Doing 90 percent of what is required is one of the biggest wastes, because you have nothing to show for all your efforts.” Instead you must develop the habit of staying committed and finishing strong. Here are 5 tips on how to overcome procrastination and achieve the success that you deserve.
If you are in your late 50’s or older you should consider having an exit strategy in place. The median age to retire in America is still 62, which hasn’t changed in more than 20 years.
If Not Now, When?
“You might be one of them; you may be feeling, for the first time in your life, like you’re disposable. That’s not a nice feeling. All of a sudden you’ve gone from being a smart, successful, respected professional to (cue, inner voice) a nobody, worth nothing in today’s workforce.”
Where is Your Focus
“All of the joys and appetites are located in the imagination. IF we keep our IMAGINATION focused on the OBJECTIVE, we have power. IF we concentrate on the OBSTACLE, we have discouragement. In one case we have motive and ambition, in the other, despair.”
Capture Your Thoughts and Tame Your Tongue.
The most important thoughts you have are the ones you have of yourself, and the most important things you say are what you say to yourself.