One day a farmer’s donkey fell down a well. The animal brayed piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up … Continue reading →

The first thing most people do when they decide to get organized is take a big yellow note pad and a new pen, and they start to write a list of all the things they have to do. Then they … Continue reading →

How do you know at the end of the day if you had a good day? Most people try to be busy all day, so they don’t feel guilty for not doing enough. And when the day is over and … Continue reading →

What do you answer when someone asks you, “What do you do?” Your answer to this question is known as “the elevator speech,” and what this means is that you have thirty seconds to tell someone what you do. And, … Continue reading →

Let me share with you a few points about time management that could change your life. 1) Doing something unimportant well does not make it important.

You are sitting at your desk looking at the pile of emergencies that need your attention immediately: All the “to do lists” from the last few weeks that you pushed off and still have not done The 43 unopened emails … Continue reading →

One of the easiest way’s to succeed is to model yourself after someone who has already done what you would like to do. When I coach people I always ask them to name three people who have succeeded in their … Continue reading →

Belief in yourself and in your capabilities is an attitude that you build up with time. Although it helps to have supportive parents and peers to build your self-esteem, they are not necessary ingredients. In fact most successful people in … Continue reading →

We are always looking for ways to succeed. We focus our thoughts and our energy on finding new ways to reach the wonderful land of “success.” But, success is not a destination. It’s a feeling you get while pursuing your … Continue reading →

As I was writing last week’s Monday Morning, my oldest son (age 8) walked by my desk and asked what I was writing. So I explained to him the concept behind this weekly newsletter. He listened, and then asked me, … Continue reading →