Most days, I go into battle. My enemy is time and my problem is that I have too much I want and need to do, and not enough hours to do it all. Sound familiar? When I was first starting out, I didn’t think of time management as a skill. I simply had a lot…
I’m not a huge fan of sticking to a routine just for the sake of it. But I’ve learned over the years how important daily habits are for long-term success and wealth creation. These habits and routines are like ballast. They hold you steady when stress threatens to de-rail you, and they give you the…
Successful people didn’t just get that way because they had unique ideas. Sure, coming up with something original probably helped them, but it wasn’t the only reason they reached the top. The people that aim for the stars also understand that they need to be emotionally intelligent if they want to succeed. What does that…
I’m not one to believe in quick fixes or overnight successes. In fact, I think hard work, healthy habits and a strong long-term plan are the real crucial elements of success. These things won’t bring you success overnight, but lasting success isn’t the kind that arrives overnight. It involves hard work, dedication, and a commitment…
Do you realise that the company you keep can have a huge impact on your life? The friends you surround yourself with, the people you choose to do business with, say everything about you. They will also have a great impact on your level of success in life. From influencing our behaviour and attitudes to…
Born leaders are hard to find, but when you come across one, you know it immediately. While leaders’ personalities are naturally varied, there tend to be some recurring behaviours and traits that mark them as born leaders. If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to work with, or for, a born leader then you’ll know what…
Newspapers and magazines are full of stories about work-life balance — why it’s important, how to achieve it, and why so many people struggle to maintain it. It’s a relatively new buzzword and, like all fads, is sure to be replaced at some point by another new one! But I want to talk a bit today…
Ever wondered how Warren Buffett went from selling Coca-Cola bottles for a nickel as a seven-year-old in Omaha to sitting atop the Berkshire Hathaway empire with over $1,070 billion in assets? There are three key habits that helped him get there, and they’re habits everyone can adopt. 1. Never Stop Learning In Berkshire Hathaway’s 50th…
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…
