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…
Articles by Mark Creedon
Mark Creedon is Director of Metropole's Business Accelerator Mastermind and business coach to some of Australia's leading entrepreneurs - each who call him their "unreasonable friend"
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Over the years I’ve had the privilege of working with some very successful property investors, business people and entrepreneurs and I’ve also met many not-so-successful investors and business people. And I’ve found that, in general, people fall into one of two groups. Those who make excuses and those who don’t. The ones who make excuses…
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…
I have previously spoken about the secrets of success according to Bill Gates. One of those secrets was to take massive action. The action of any kind is essential in creating the outcome we seek, both in our personal and our business lives. Sometimes taking massive action can be just too daunting. Taking action leads…
People aren’t often bored these days. Take a look at your own life. I bet it’s filled with lots of plans, things to do and people to see. Ask anyone how they are these days and what do they say? Busy. Everyone is busy nowadays, rushing around and doing a million things at once with…
Are you: Tired of meetings that go off track and never leaving enough time to get through all the agenda items? Frustrated with how long meetings take? Concerned with the time it takes to discuss certain agenda items and how people dominate discussions resulting in many decisions being made by the minority? If you answered…
I’ve been reading a lot lately about what this year will hold for finance and property, how the markets are shaping up, and where the big trends are. Everyone seems to have a slightly different take on how things will pan out. How high will interest rates go? What’s going to happen to inflation? Is…
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…
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…