Category: Ideas into Action

One might argue that if your business doesn’t remain on the cutting edge of relevance, it’s doomed to extinction (or at least lackluster performance over time). Taken directly from my book Radical Relevance, and the subject of my October…

The power of referrals is akin to the magic of compound interest. Just as a wisely invested dollar grows exponentially over time, a well-nurtured referral culture can transform a trickle of client introductions into a…

This is a guest article from Petrus Productivus with www.HeroicProductivity.com. Are your ambitious goals often delayed by the dread of tackling difficult tasks? Here’s a game-changing strategy, helping you cultivate heroism daily to accelerate your…

In 1940, Albert Gray delivered a speech to the National Association of Life Underwriters at their annual convention. This short but powerful speech was then reproduced into a little book (more like a pamphlet), that…

Do you ever procrastinate? Are you human? We all do, from time to time. The good news is that there are tools we can use to minimize distractions and get the important things done when…

If there is one book responsible for creating more millionaires than any other, my guess it would have to be Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

One of the many concepts Hill covers is the power of the Mastermind. He said, “When two people get together to brainstorm solutions to problems, it creates a third mind.” This third mind can create ideas that wouldn’t happen with an individual on his/her own.

Many people call this a “study group.” Regardless of what you call it, do you have one? And is it bringing you the results you set out to achieve?

I’ve been using the power of the Mastermind for over 20 years. Here are a few ideas hope you’ll find useful.

I was watching a movie last night and a guy said to his girlfriend – who was miffed at some of his behavior – “But I can change!” Can he? Can people change? My answer is a resounding, “It depends!” Usually someone won’t change their behavior until the cost of that behavior outweighs the…

When I first started giving a lot of speeches on sales, motivation, and referral marketing, I found myself traveling home on airplanes – often very late at night. I noticed that on these late flights, I seemed to have a lot of negative, doubting thoughts. I would even start to feel a little depressed. I was starting to hate the travel associated with what is usually exciting and rewarding work.

So I did a little research and found the tittle quote from legendary football coach, Vince Lombardi. He is SO RIGHT! When we are tired, our courage and positive attitude seem to disappear, only to be replaced by negativity, fear, and inaction.

Many people never as much money as they’d like because of an unconscious belief that that’s all they are capable of earning, that’s all they deserve to earn, or similar limiting thinking.

For myself, whenever I get “stuck” at a certain income, I have to believe more is possible before I act in a way that makes that belief come true.

Because my expertise is in the area of client acquisition through referrals, I’m going to address specifically how limiting thinking and beliefs may be sabotaging your ability to create an abundant flow of high-quality clients through referrals.

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammed Ali

Do you ever wonder if you truly make a difference in the lives of others?

Just about the only time I get choked up is I’m when watching a movie with a scene about a father and his daughter. Here’s an exception. Check out this note I received from a client recently…