The problem is, so many of us have come to believe that past behavior predicts future behavior. Not true, unless you keep repeating the same dumb mistakes.
We are creatures of habit, but habits can be broken. Your future is determined by today’s actions. The books you decide to read. The plans you put into actions. Today’s choices and commitments.
Are you tired of the way things are? Are you fed up with the current state of things? Terrific! Dissatisfaction is the first step to breakthrough.
...demands self-control The meeting ran late, the taxi took twice the time estimated to arrive leaving 15 minutes to clear security and board my flight. To my good fortune, there is no line and the security agent is waiting. This was going to work and hope of making...
"Desperation is like stealing from the Mafia: you stand a good chance of attracting the wrong attention." Douglas Horton Many capable professionals disqualify themselves from positions of leadership because they appear desperate. One of my mentors explained that...
Pragmatism is basically considered a virtue in the world of accounting, finance and consulting. But there is a risk of being too realistic and over-relying on how you've always done things. My son, who works for a financial firm, shared his recent experience. A group...