How Being A Perfectionist Can Hinder Your Business & Life

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You might be thinking that doing everything perfectly may seem a recipe for success.

You would not be completely correct…

“While some aspects of perfectionism can be helpful in reaching one’s potential, the perfectionist attitude also has some downfalls that can seriously ruin both your personal and professional growth.”
–   Excerpt from Book ‘When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough”

While it’s true perfectionists can be rewarded for their flawless performances and may even think their desire to never make a mistake is what makes them more efficient at their job, the obsession for perfect may indeed stand in the way of success. Read more

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Just Do It! & The 15 Procrastination Beating Solutions

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“Procrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harder.”
– Mason Cooley
You might ask ‘How Do You Overcome Procrastination?’
We received this exact question from the Entrepreneurial Meetup Groups we run here in Queensland, Australia.

Now we’ve been putting off answering this question… Just joking 😉 Read more

Self Esteem: Strategies To Turn Negative Thought Into Positive Solutions

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Meaningful work has long been one of the important ways to feel good about oneself. Research has shown that the more roles people fill, the more sources of self-esteem they have.

But where work has traditionally been a source of self-esteem, that link is now endangered.

The one thing that is most likely to suffer damage in today’s workplace is precisely what most of us hope to get there—self-esteem. The modern workplace presents some formidable psychological hazards. Read more

Self Esteem: The Importance of Feeling Good About Yourself!

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In some circles, the term “self esteem” is sacred; in others, it’s treated almost as a profanity. Instead think of self-esteem as a mental muscle that must be developed and maintained through regular psychological workouts—or you will be vulnerable to depression and anxiety.

Liking yourself and what you do makes it easier to be productive—but self-esteem takes a beating in most jobs. All it takes is one snide remark to put a damper on your enthusiasm, so you’ve got to stoke your own fires to keep self-esteem high. Read more

Our 22 Phone Sales Tips To Use When Contacting Customers

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For how much time most of us spend on the phone, it’s amazing how poor our phone skills can become if we are not improving our skills regularly. It’s especially important for those in sales where’s it’s a necessity for you be on the phone.

We all need a little inspiration and motivation sometimes to re-shape our attitudes and our actions, and keep us on the road to success. It’s time to be intentional about your phone sales.

To do that you must consider our phone sales tips when you are contacting your customers and prospects.

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100 Ways to Motivate Yourself: Change Your Life Forever

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This week I read for the first time 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself:
Change Your Life Forever.
The Author of 100 Ways to Motivate Others Steve Chandler, again proves that sometimes the simplest ideas make the most sense.

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10 Reasons Time Is Worth More Than Money

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Until you value your time more than you value your money, you will never be truly wealthy.

Most people look at their bank accounts with great attention and assess how much money they have to spend, to invest, and to give away… But, they don’t look at their time the same way, and end up wasting this incredibly valuable resource.

The three deadliest words in business are, “got a minute?”

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Don’t Forget To Have Fun in Your Business!

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Somewhere along the way, many entrepreneurs forget to have fun with the business. After a while, you might get bogged down with details or you might get burned out. A lot of this happens because entrepreneurs are known for being workaholics.

But you know the saying: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This is true no matter who you are.

Too many entrepreneurs focus on the money at the expense of enjoying the process.

What’s More Important To YOU? Read more