You’ve probably read an article or two that espouses the need to get up early in order to be successful. Studies are regularly released that seem to confirm this theory and various experts are trotted out to speak about the importance of getting a jump on the day. Most psychology of success blogs at some…
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He founded the Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies. Branson has developed a reputation for being a risk-taker and someone who values fun over everything else. Here’s some of his rules for success to inspire you… 1. Write down every…
I’ve worked with quite a few self-made men and women over the years. These are the people who have impressed me with their level-headed approach to wealth and achieving success. They walk the walk and not just talk the talk, and it shows in their achievements. Very often these people come in pairs. What do…
Want to make a huge difference in someone’s life? According to Inc.com, here are things you should say every day to your employees, colleagues, family members, friends, and everyone you care about: 1. Here’s what I’m thinking You’re in charge, but that doesn’t mean you’re smarter, savvier, or more insightful than everyone else. Back up…
There are, broadly speaking, two ways to see the world and these have a great influence on how successful you become. The first is what psychologists call the “external locus of control” and the second is the “internal locus of control”. You see… as the world around you changes, you can either attribute success and…
Ok – it’s time to review the goals and resolutions we made in January. What is that saying about the best-laid plans? Planning is one thing, but on its own is really pretty ineffective. If you think about it, I can plan to take a nice holiday but unless I get on the plane, the…
Good networking can really make a career. If you want to be successful, then knowing the right people and getting them to help you when you need it is absolutely vital. But it’s not easy because good networking requires skills and subtlety. Most people know this, and so they go about trying to network…
While intelligence can be a lottery based on your genes as well as your upbringing, that doesn’t mean we can’t all become smarter. I’m sure we all know of people from our childhoods who ended up running successful businesses when at school they didn’t seem that different from the rest of us. Sure, education would…
We all think we know the secret to longevity and good mental health. Spend time with our families, work hard to earn a good wage, eat fresh food, and exercise regularly. But I’d like to add one very important habit that is, nine times out of ten, overlooked by most people. Sleep – Letting the body…
I bet you made some New Year’s resolutions. Most of us did because resolve comes easily on December 31st. But give it a few weeks and many of the resolutions you made might already be in disarray, compromised, or abandoned. And the resolute determination to make this year the year that you stick to your…
