Business

Chop wood, and carry water is the Zen proverb that references the need for committing to and thriving during the process of any pursuit. Focus on the task at hand. Specialize in the process. Learn it inside and out. That’s how you gain enlightenment.

– Dad

A SMART goal is used to help guide goal setting. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Therefore, a SMART goal incorporates all of these criteria to help focus your efforts and increase the chances of achieving your goal.

– George T. Doran

Many salespeople talk themselves out of sales every single day but it is very hard to listen yourself out of a sale.

– Brian Tracy

Sometimes we’re too close to a problem to see a way out. Often it’s because we’re emotionally tied to the results and emotions cloud our judgment. That’s where an impartial third party can offer tremendous value and a fresh perspective towards facilitating a solution. 

– Dad

Work can be challenging, but everything is an opportunity. You can shrink from the experience or rise to the occasion.  It’s all about perspective. 

– Dad

Being a great delegator takes time, commitment and consistency. Through the journey, remember: Your business cannot be great unless it can be great without you.

– Andy Bailey