Your Potential is Within You
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on May 10th, 2011
Good communication is like tennis. The reason why communication has been likened to a game of tennis is because communication involves both sending and receiving information just like a tennis ball. Effective communication is an essential skill that is used daily and is related to success in all facets of life, not only business.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Apr 5th, 2011
In my blog post Why Are You Doing This Business? 12 Questions to Uncovering Your Dreams, Vision and Mission, point number seven asked you to notice your strengths. Noticing strengths is sometimes hard for folks as they feel they come across as egotistical if they talk about their strengths. On the contrary, knowing your strengths gives you a better sense of self and in terms of being an entrepreneur, gives you a better chance of success. First you will be able to choose the kind of business best suited to your strengths and second you know where you need to get help with the areas you are not strong in. So this knowledge is extremely important for entrepreneurial success. In this blog post, we’ll discuss 24 personal character strengths.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Mar 8th, 2011
It is a day when ordinary women are recognized and celebrated for their achievements and acts of courage and determination without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on how far women have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilize for meaningful change.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Feb 8th, 2011
When I started working as an entrepreneur in 1976, I explored many different avenues in order to express my creativity and desire to be my own boss. The following checklist describes personal traits of people who have a better than average chance in establishing and succeeding at running a home based business as an entrepreneur. See how you match up.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Jan 26th, 2011
Values are invisible guides for daily living that influence your thoughts, feelings, words and deeds. They shape your personality and give direction to what would otherwise be an aimless, purposeless life. Your values are reflected in your goals, hopes, dreams, attitudes, interests, opinions, convictions, and behavior as well as in your problems and worries.
Values represent who you really are. They are the activities and behaviors that you are naturally drawn to. They are not morals or principles. Clarifying values helps you create a life map. Every major decision you make is influenced by your values when you know what they are.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Dec 22nd, 2010
Make a list of things you want to accomplish next year. What contribution would you like to make? Who do you choose to become? Who would you like to spend your time with? How much do you choose to earn, save and invest? What will you do to create optimum health? Do you want to travel?
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Dec 14th, 2010
Since our whole society is based on this form of exchange, then it is important to get really clear on what you desire. Most people are taught to work with budgets. I’m going to suggest that you work with the list below in terms of your dreams and desires. Feel free to make your own list as these are just to give you ideas. If you get really clear on how much you need to attain to realize the life of your dreams, then it is easier for the laws of universe to support your dream.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Dec 7th, 2010
Last week, we looked at 12 questions Entrepreneurs ask when evaluating a business opportunity. This week, we are going to look at how to make that business successful. This involves the awareness that success is the progressive realization of worthwhile, predetermined, emotionally inspiring and clearly defined, personal goals or dreams.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Self Development on Nov 30th, 2010
There is so much opportunity out there but as we read in the papers or hear on the news, sometimes there are less than ideal opportunities out there. So here are some questions that you can ask when evaluating a business.
Posted in Business, Personal Development, Uncategorized on Nov 23rd, 2010
When you start any business, it is important to figure out your “WHY”. Why are you doing this business? Your “WHY†is not your goals. You need goals but that is not your “WHYâ€. Why are YOU doing this business? There’s a big reason, something that will keep you going. Your real “WHY” is never money although it may encompass it. It’s always about who YOU really are.
