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Ah, a new day at the office. But will it be a good one, full of productivity? Even though offices can be unpredictable places, there are things that productive people do differently to squeeze the most out of their work day, every day. Productive people know that the first 10 minutes of their day in the office can make or break the amount of work they can get done. Productive people make sure to f…Read More

You want to get a head start on your day. You know that you have more energy in the morning, and have heard the old cliche about the early bird drilled into your head from childhood. But you just can’t get yourself to bridge the gap between the idea of doing it, and the actual doing it. What can motivate you to get up, out of bed, and on with your day earlier? Here are 10 ways to get up early …Read More

When I was young, I loved the sense of adventure that went with rock hopping. Across a creek, near the beach, along a river bank I’d step, or jump, from rock to rock. Some surfaces were slippery, some unsteady, some too small, and often I ended up wet and bruised. Nevertheless, I loved accepting the challenge of making progress towards a new place. Despite some difficulties, each stone was par…Read More

Do you think that successful people are just lucky? Or that they have a special elixir they drink that propels them to the finish line they set for themselves? People who are highly successful face so many of the challenges you face, yet they somehow find motivation. Here are some of the thoughts and actions that the highly successful think and do to motivate themselves, even when their environmen…Read More

Giving a business executive this one gift will improve creativity, morale, revenue and profits next year. Last year, I gave myself a gift. It helped me nearly double my business and more importantly gave me the clarity to put plans in place to continue our rapid growth for the next several years. I feel younger, have more energy, and think faster. I gave myself a pair of running shoes. But, tha…Read More

One buyer has been working to stay on the “Nice” list this year, because her Christmas wish? It’s a doozy. Dear Santa: It’s been a banner year – I’ve met every deadline, cooked dinner for my husband more than anyone could have anticipated, and done my best not to whine about my hilariously tiny rental apartment. I even adopted a pitiful homeless dog. I mean, I’m practically Florence…Read More