Make a New Year Commitment - 12/31/09 07:27 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Make a New Year Commitment
 
"A New Year resolution
is something that
goes in one year and out the other."
Author unknown
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Make a New Year commitment 
People make a New Year Resolution many of which turn out to be a like to, a maybe, if I can, if only I had the time.  
Most resolutions have a very short life; they soon die and become forgotten.   
What's important to you? What do want to accomplish what are your goals?  
Make … (4 comments)

Success Goes to Those Who Are Steady - 12/31/09 11:58 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Success Goes to Those Who Are Steady
 
"Success is steady progress
towards one's personal goals."
Jim Rohn, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Success goes to those who are steady  
Lasting success is not earned in a flash; it goes to those who are willing to apply a steady effort.  
Success is earned by those who are consistent in their efforts over time working through their challenges and staying focus when thing are going well. They keep the efforts steady and they remained focused on the big … (5 comments)

We Attract Success by Focusing in the Moments - 12/30/09 08:21 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
We Attract Success by Focusing in the Moments
 
"If we take care of the moments
the years will take care of themselves."
Maria Edgeworth
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
We attract success by focusing in the moments  
When we focus on the moments we maximize the use of our time.   
Our moments turn into the building blocks of our success.  
A moment in time seems like a small thing, maximizing our moments will accumulate and will make a big difference in what we achieve.  
Be … (10 comments)

Stretch Your Mind - 12/30/09 07:59 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Stretch Your Mind
 
"What we think determines
what happens to us,
so if we want to change our lives
we need to stretch our minds."
Wayne Dyer, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Stretch your mind  
Open your mind and expand your thinking.  
Fill your mind with possibility thinking. Think in terms of what can be and in finding the ways to make it happen.   
What we think will determine our attitude and what actions we will take. Focus your thinking on the positive and your … (11 comments)

The Pages Are Blank - 12/29/09 09:00 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Pages Are Blank

"We will open the book it pages are blank.
We are going to put words in there ourselves.
The book is called opportunity
and the first chapter is
New Years Day."
Edith Lovejoy Pierce
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The pages are blank  
As the New Year arrives in bring with it the opportunity for new beginning.  
When we open the book for our new year you'll find that the pages are blank. We have the opportunity to write our own story … (5 comments)

Luck is Predictable - 12/29/09 08:53 AM
 
Motivational Power Quote
  
Luck is Predictable
 
"I've found out that luck is quite predictable.
If you want more luck,
take more chances.
Be more active.
Show up more often."
Brian Tracy, author 
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Luck is predictable   
The luckiest people that we encounter have common traits.
You'll find that they work hard at being lucky. They are positive in their thinking, actions and are confidence that they are making the right decisions.  
They will take chances and calculated risks to stretch themselves.  
Lucky people show up everyday … (11 comments)

A New Start - 12/28/09 08:27 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
A New Start
 
"For last year's words belong
to last year's language
and next year's words await another voice,
and to make an end is to make a beginning."
T.S. Eliot
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
A New Start  
We are about to enter into a new year and with the new year there is an opportunity for us to have a new start.  
Take your successes of the past and use them as building blocks for the new year. Use your past successes as a foundation … (7 comments)

New Habits for a New Year - 12/28/09 08:10 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
New Habits for a New Year
 
"Many people look forward
to the New Year
for a new start on old habits."
Author unknown
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
New habits for a new year  
As we get ready to usher in a new year it time to reflect back at our year. Leave your baggage and old habits behind before the hour strikes midnight.   
Look forward to a New Year and plan for productive year. Develop the new habits to create a successful year.  Leave the … (13 comments)

Plan Ahead for Success - 12/27/09 09:58 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Plan Ahead for Success
 
"The time to repair the roof
is when the sun is shining."
John F. Kennedy, 34th U.S. President
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Plan ahead for success  
Having a success plan in place will put you at an advantage. You'll know where you want to go and how you will get there before you start. It allows us to move forward in an organized fashion with confidence.   
Success starts with planning; planning ahead is planning for success.
®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and … (2 comments)

Your Meter is Running - 12/27/09 03:56 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Your Meter is Running
 
"Life is like a taxi.
the meter just keeps a - ticking,
whether your are getting somewhere
or just standing still."
Lou Erickson
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Your meter is running  
The meter of your life is running ever minute of your day.  
That meter continues running when you're super productive and its running you are unproductive.   
Turn on your success meter and commit yourself to success.  Make each day a productive day, one that moves you closer to … (5 comments)

We Will be Judged by What We Become - 12/27/09 09:09 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
We Will be Judged by What We Become
 
"It matter not what road we take,
but rather what we
become on the journey."
Michael E. Angier
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
We will be judged by what we become  
It's not the length of our success journey or the path we take; what's important is what we become on that journey.  
The success journey will take many twists and turns how we respond to those events will become the foundation on the person we become.  
There … (7 comments)

Maximize The Use of Your Time - 12/26/09 09:51 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Maximize The Use of Your Time
 
"Do not squander time,
for that's the stuff
life is made of."
Ben Franklin, American Statesman
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Maximize the use of your time 
Your time is at your discretion it's your choice how that time will be used. You can choose to invest your time in productive activities or you can waste your time. 
When your time is invested in positive activities you feel good about yourself and what you're doing. Your activities seem to … (6 comments)

What Does Success and Attitude Have in Common - 12/26/09 06:15 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
What Does Success and Attitude Have in Common
 
"Success is more attitude than aptitude."
Anonymous
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
What does success and attitude have in common?  
Successful people have the attitude of; I will get it done and I will succeed. A successful person's attitude is the motivating force behind their success and it moves them forward with confidence.  
When you see a success person you see a person with a positive attitude.  
A person's attitude will determine the path a person will take and … (4 comments)

Procrastination is a Slow Death - 12/26/09 08:29 AM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Procrastination is a Slow Death
 
"Procrastination is the grave
in which opportunity is buried."
Author unknown
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Procrastination is a slow death  
A procrastinator dies a slow death; they die a little more each day by putting things off. It becomes a slow and painful death of one's career and creeps into every aspect of our lives.  
Procrastination drains the essences of our energy and kills our motivation. 
Prioritize what has to be done by there importances. Put that list into a … (10 comments)

Reflect on Your Blessings - 12/25/09 09:19 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Reflect on Your Blessings 
 
"Reflect upon your present blessing,
of which every man has many . .
Not on your past misfortunes
of which all men have some."
Charles Dickens
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Reflect on your blessings  
Focus on the blessings in your life and reflect on how they have impacted you. Be thankful for the things that you have achieved and what you have accomplished. 
Don't become trapped in the misfortunes of the past, they are behind you. Use the lessons from the … (4 comments)

The Best Gift Around the Christmas Tree - 12/25/09 03:49 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Best Gift Around the Christmas Tree
 
"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree;
the presence of a happy family
all wrapped up in each other."
Burton Hillis
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The best gift around the Christmas tree  
The best gift around the Christmas tree is to be surrounded by the people who mean the world to us.   
That special gift is to be with them and to share the simple pleasures of life and the specials moments.  
We find true happiness in … (5 comments)

Santa Claus is in Our Heart - 12/25/09 07:47 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Santa Claus is in Our Heart
 
"They err who thinks Santa Claus
comes down through the chimney,
he really enters through the heart."
Mrs. Paul M. Ellis
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Santa Claus is in our heart  
He brings happiness to millions of child every year. He stirs the excitement in their hearts and their imaginations. It's to the point where they can't sit still and they can't wait for the magical day to arrive.    
Keep Santa Claus in your heart and we will always have … (11 comments)

Do Something Extra for Someone - 12/24/09 07:01 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Do Something Extra for Someone 
 
"Christmas is doing a little
something extra for someone."
Charles Schutz, American cartoonist "Peanuts
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Do something extra for someone  
Brighten someone's day with something extra for them when they're not expecting it will make their day and impact their lives and we be exceeding their expectations.
Doing something extra for someone; doesn't have to be much it has to come from our heart and be sincere.   
The amazing thing about doing sometime extra for someone it … (8 comments)

Find the Spirit in Your Heart - 12/24/09 08:34 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Find the Spirit in Your Heart
 
"He who has not Christmas
in his heart will never
find it under a tree."
Roy Smith
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Find the sprit in your heart . . . . and the strength in your actions.  
Have the spirit to give and offer your hand to others.  
Have the spirit of an open mind.
Have the spirit to be of service to other.  
Have the spirit to take responsibility for your life and your success.  
Have the spirit … (5 comments)

We Control Our Business and The Results - 12/23/09 08:46 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
We Control Our Business and The Results 
 
"If you don't drive your business,
your be driven out of business."
B.C. Forbes, founded Forbes Magazine
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
We control our business and the results  
It's doesn't what your role is your company. You control your business and your results. It doesn't matter if you are a CEO, a manager, an employee or an independent contractor. You control your effort, your attitude and the energy put into what you're doing.  
You control your tasks and … (8 comments)

When You Hit a Roadblock - 12/23/09 08:53 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
When You Hit a Roadblock
 
"For every failure there's
an alternative course of action,
you just have to find it
when you come to a roadblock
take the detour."
Mary Kay Ash
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
When you hit a roadblock  
Identify the roadblock and look that the choices that are available to you to change the situation.  
Find the best way to go over, around, or through the roadblock.  
Roadblocks are temporary conditions that we encounter on our success journey they only become permanent … (8 comments)

Unlock Your Potential - 12/22/09 09:58 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Unlock Your Potential
 
"The most important thing
about goals is . . . .
having on."
Geoffrey F. Albert
                                                         
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Unlock your potential  
Success goals that are in writing that are followed through to there completion will unlock your potential.  
Setting goals is a key success skill that defines your purpose and will focus you on a target and a desired outcome.  
Written goals differentiate successful people from the failures.
The most important things about goals are to have them … (5 comments)

Our Service Becomes a Success Magnet - 12/22/09 02:23 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
 Our Service Becomes a Success Magnet 
 
"Your rewards will be determined
by the extent of your contribution,
that is service to others."
Earl Nightingale, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our service becomes a success magnet   
Success is achieved through our service that we render to others. People will remember the quality of our service long after it's rendered.  
Quality service is a stepping stone to success it opens the doors to repeat business and referrals.   
By offering exception customer service we become a success … (2 comments)

Merry Christmas at the Gas Station - 12/21/09 09:17 PM
Take a moment to read a very moving story.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig

Via Sharon Lee (Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance):
I received this tonite in a e-mail. Thought you might enjoy it. <SMILE> This story is better than any greeting card.     The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn't hate Christmas, just couldn't find a reason to celebrate. He was sitting there looking at the snow that had been falling for … (5 comments)

Move Past Your Mistakes - 12/21/09 09:03 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Move Past Your Mistakes 
 
"What to do with a mistake -
recognize it, admit it,
learn from it, forget it."
Dean Smith, basketball coach
                                          
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Move past your mistakes
A mistake can be a learning experience or a weight on our shoulders what you do with them becomes is our choice.  
Indentify your mistakes and what caused them; determine what happen and why and find a way not to repeat the mistakes.                   
We can admit our mistakes and … (3 comments)

The Mental Edge - 12/21/09 08:00 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Mental Edge
 
"The differences between
winning and losing
is always a mental one."
Peter Thomson
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The mental edge  
There is a thin slice between winning and losing, success and failure.  
That thin slice is the mental edge.  
We create a mental edge with the quality our thinking and mental toughtness. The quality of our thinking influences the quality of our decisions and the path we follow.   
Our mental edge expands our boundaries and is a critical factor on our … (11 comments)

The Spark of Life - 12/20/09 08:05 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Spark of Life
 
"None are so old as those who
have outlived the enthusiasm."
Henry David Thoreau

As I see it. . . . . . . .
The spark of life 
Our enthusiasm is the spark that ignites the engine of our life.  
Enthusiasm sparks our passion in the way we live of lives and the intensity in the things that we do.     
Our enthusiasm is the gusto in our decisions and our actions.  
Keep your spark hot and never let it go out.     
®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant … (4 comments)

Become Your Vision - 12/20/09 03:00 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Become Your Vision
 
"To come to be you must have
a vision of Being, a Dream,
a Purpose, a principle.
you will become what you vision is."
Rita Nivio Zarlenga
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Become your vision  
Have a vision of your future as you want it to be, have the fire in your heart to make it come true. Focus your thoughts and energy to make it happen.  
Live your life with purpose and be a person of integrity in pursuit of your vision.     
… (3 comments)

Don’t Lose What Might Be - 12/20/09 10:25 AM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Don't Lose What Might Be
 
"To try and fail is at least to learn.
To fail to try is to suffer the loss
Of what might have been."
Benjamin Franklin, American Statesmen
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Don't lose what might be   
Never fail to try.  
When we try; make an unconditional commitment to succeed in your efforts and activities.  
There will be times that the results will be not we planned on; but we tried and gave it our best and had a learning experience.  
Failure … (3 comments)

Pennies from Heaven - 12/19/09 09:49 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Pennies from Heaven 
 
"Pennies do not come from heaven.
They have to be earned on earth."
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister
of the United Kingdom 
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Pennies from Haven  
If pennies do not come from heaven, and dollars are earned on earth.  
What we accumulate financial is earned through our efforts and dedication to our chosen field.  
If you wait for the sky to rain pennies you may have a long wait.  Successful people go out there and earning dollars.  
The choice … (8 comments)

What Does 1000 Posts and Perseverance Have In Common? - 12/19/09 04:21 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
What Does 1000 Posts and Perseverance Have In Common?
 
"Perseverance is a great element of success.
if you know long enough and loud enough
at the gate you are sure to wake up somebody."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
What does 1000 posts and perseverance have in common?  
Today I glanced at my home page and realized that I have reached the 1000 post milestone.  
When I first posted on active rain eighteen months ago a 1000 posts was not on my mind … (4 comments)

Success is Achieved Through Our Efforts - 12/19/09 09:40 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Success is Achieved Through Our Efforts 
 
"Winning is not everything -
but making the effort to win is."
Vince Lombardi, football coach
  
 As I see it. . . . . . . .
Success is achieved through our efforts   
Wanting to succeed without the application of effort is a recipe for losing.    
Success takes both planning and a consistent effort to move us in the right direction.   
Our plan has to match our goals and our actions have to support our plan.  
Success is not an isolated event it's the combination of a … (3 comments)

The Outcome is Decided - 12/18/09 08:42 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Outcome is Decided
 
"All battles are won before
they are fought."
Sun Tzu
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The outcome is decided  
Many times the outcome to a situation or a task will be determine before we start.  
We decide the outcome with the attitude we have when we approach the task. Our attitude will determine how we view the task, what actions we will take and how we will move forward.  
Effective planning places us in the position to succeed giving us road map … (5 comments)

Change Happens - 12/18/09 04:17 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Change Happens
 
"Some people change their ways
when they see the light,
others when they feel the heat."
Caroline Scholder
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Change happens  
One of the constants in our life is change, how we respond to that change will make all the differences.  
Some people see change as an opportunity and will welcome change with open arms. Other people resist change and only act when they are backed into a corner and forced to change. 
In either case change will happen.   
Taking charge … (2 comments)

Success is a Result of Effort - 12/18/09 07:46 AM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Success is a Result of Effort
 
"You have to put in many, many,
many tiny efforts that nobody
sees or appreciates
before you achieve anything worthwhile."
Brian Tracy, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Success is a result of effort  
Success is achieved as a result of continued effort focused on our objectives. Much of our efforts will be concentrated on doing small things extremely well. Those little things will accumulate and make a big difference.  
Your efforts may not re recognized at first.   
With your … (9 comments)

Excellence is the Result of Steady Growth - 12/17/09 09:20 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Excellence is the Result of Steady Growth
 
"Excellence is the gradual result
of always striving to do better."
Pat Riley, basketball coach
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Excellence is the result of steady growth  
Committing to personal excellence is the commitment to strive to get better everyday and to doing things a little better then we have done them in the past.   
Striving for excellence in the things we do will not always be measured by large gains. Excellence can be measured by continued incremental improvement. Much … (4 comments)

Put up Your Umbrella When It Rains - 12/17/09 07:12 AM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Put up Your Umbrella When It Rains
 
"It ain't no use putting up your
umbrella till it rains."
Alice Caldwell Rice
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Put up your umbrella when it rains  
Walking around in the sunshine with the umbrella up in case it rains is worrying about something that may or may not happen. It is also creates a total waste of energy.  
We can't control the weather, but can control when we put our umbrella up. 
If we're worrying and carrying those worries around … (10 comments)

A Natural is Made Not Born - 12/16/09 07:58 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
A Natural is Made Not Born
 
"There is no such thing as a natural touch.
Touch is something you create
by hitting a millions of golf balls."
Lee Trevino, professional golfer
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
A natural is made not born  
Being a natural is the result of commitment to become the best at what you do, a focused effort and hard work. 
A natural continues to do what has to be done until they get it right, when they get it right they make it … (5 comments)

Rule Number One - 12/16/09 07:17 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Rule Number One
 
"Rule number one:
the customer is always right.
Rule number two:
if the customer is wrong,
see rule number on!"
Steve Leonard
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Rule number one  
We don't win arguments with a customer, the only thing an argument does is widen the gap of resolution.  It may make us feel good engaging in an argument with a customer, but in the long rune we come out the loser.   
Once a customer becomes agitated it's very difficult to create a satisfied … (10 comments)

Discover Your Mission - 12/15/09 09:39 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Discover Your Mission
 
"When you discover your mission,
you will its demand,
it will fill you with enthusiasm
and a burning to get to work on it."
W. Clement Stone, entrepreneur
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Discover your mission  
In discovering your mission you identify your life's purpose. Your purpose will give your life direction and a clear path to follow.  
Pursue your mission with passion staying focused on a successful outcome.  
Have your passion burn bright on your journey and do what has to be … (8 comments)

We the People... - 12/15/09 01:49 PM
Please take a moment to read this post.
Thanks
Lou Ludwig

Via Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor):
"If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered."   Thomas JeffersonThe Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government."Patrick Henry"It is well that … (5 comments)

Put it off Until Tomorrow - 12/15/09 08:25 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Put it off Until Tomorrow
 
"Procrastination is opportunity's
natural assassin."
Victor Kiam, entrepreneur  
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Put it off until tomorrow   
The art of procrastination is putting off what can be done today until tomorrow. We know when know that when the sun comes up in the morning that tomorrow is another day away. So for a procrastinator tomorrow will never come, and what was put off today will never get done.  
The procrastinator will die a slow death caused by dragging their feet … (11 comments)

I Wish Pooh Were Here - 12/14/09 09:20 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
I Wish Pooh Were Here
 
"I wish Pooh were here.
It's so much more friendly with Two."
Piglet
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
I Wish Pooh Were Here  
Piglet understands that having a special someone to share a special moment or to do the little things with make a big difference in our life  
Our life becomes rewarding when it shared with someone we care for.  
It's far better to travel through life sharing experiences with a friend.   
Piglet has the right idea. 
®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales … (9 comments)

Be Ready For Opportunity - 12/14/09 12:04 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Be Ready For Opportunity
 
"The secret of success in life
is for a man to be ready
for this opportunity when it comes."
Benjamin Disraeli
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Be ready for opportunity  
Successful people seek out opportunities and when it comes they are ready to grasp the opportunity and turn it into a success.   
They see every opportunity as a stepping stone to success.   
Be prepared for any situation that presents itself to us and maximize the opportunity.  
Being prepared for success paves … (9 comments)

Have Fun on Your Success Journey - 12/13/09 10:13 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Have Fun on Your Success Journey
 
"Winning is only half of it.
Having fun is the other half."
Bum Phillips, football coach
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Have fun on your success journey 
Winning is the goal of the success journey. Having fun on the success journey makes the journey worthwhile.  
There is two parts to true success, achieving the success itself and having fun perusing the success is the other.  
Enjoy the journey and have fun.
®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Executive Coach, Speaker, … (2 comments)

Give it All You Have - 12/13/09 08:45 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Give it All You Have 
 
"No great performance ever came
from holding back."
Don Greene, performance coach
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Give it all you
Success doesn't just happen it's not an accident. Success isn't a result of a hearted effort; success is a result of giving it all you have.  
Great success comes through giving a great performance make every performance a masterpiece.   
Make a commitment to be the best at what you do and give it all you have.  
®2009, Lou Ludwig, … (3 comments)

You Can’t Reverse Time - 12/13/09 09:42 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
You Can't Reverse Time
 
"You can't turn back the clock,
but you can wind it up again."
Bonnie Prudden
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
You can't reverse time                              
When time has passed its gone forever. We can't go back and recapture the moments or redo the events of the past or change what has happened.  The only productive use of the past is to use it as a learning experience and build for the future.  
Dwelling on the past is exhausting and unproductive use of our time … (7 comments)

Conquer Your Fears - 12/12/09 09:08 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Conquer Your Fears
 
"If anything terrifies me,
I must try to conquer it."
Francis Chichester, adventurer
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Conquer your fears  
If we allow our fears to persist they will paralyze us into inaction and into a downward spiral.  
Face your fears . . . . analyze why the fear exists. Determine what has the cause of the fear is and work at finding solutions to remove the fear.    
When you face your fears you have taken the first step in conquering your … (15 comments)

I'm dreaming of a Short Sale - 12/12/09 03:43 PM
This a great post, take a moment to read it.
Lou Ludwig

Via Lynn Pineda-Coral Springs REALTOR, Short Sale Specialist (Keller Williams Partners Realty):
I'm dreaming of a Short Sale at Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the paperwork glistens
and negotiators listen
To hear that Sellers don't have dough
 
I'm dreaming of a Short Sale Christmas
with every Short Sale package that I write
May my days be Merry and Bright
And may all your Short Sales be right
 
I'm dreaming of a Short Sale Christmas
with every Short Sale package that I write
                                                                                   May my … (5 comments)

What We Believe We Will Achieve - 12/12/09 03:22 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
What We Believe We Will Achieve
 
"No one is ready for a thing until
he believes be can acquire it."
Napoleon Hill, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
What we believe we will achieve  
What we believe in we do, we will achieve it. When we believe in ourselves we open the doors of opportunities. The combination of our beliefs is the foundation of achievement.  
When we faith in ourselves and believe that we will achieve an outcome with passion we are on track to achieve it.  
… (2 comments)

Stay In the Game - 12/12/09 10:38 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Stay In the Game
 
"To win you've got to stay in the game."
Claude M. Bristol
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Stay in the game  
We can't win unless you're in the game and continue to play.
Successful people stay in the game and participate to win.    
Stay in the game work through the challenges and savor the win.  
®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Executive Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author
… (5 comments)

Do What You Do in an Exceptional Manner - 12/11/09 06:45 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Do What You Do in an Exceptional Manner
 
"When you do the common things
things in life in an uncommon way,
you will command the attention
of the world."
        George Washington Carver      
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Do what you do in an exceptional manner
Doing things in an exceptional manner initially may take additional time and effort. In the long run your efforts will be rewarded with enormous opportunities and benefits  
When we make the commitment to do things in an … (6 comments)

Our Success is Unlimited - 12/11/09 09:24 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Our Success is Unlimited
 
"The closer one gets to the top,
the more one finds
there is no top."
Nancy Barcus
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our success is unlimited  
There is limit to what we capable of achieving, if our mind can conceive it we will achieve it.
Once what we thought was unattainable for us we have accomplished and move on the next opportunity. What was once out of our reach we have now grasped.
What we find is that there are no limits … (7 comments)

The Passion to Succeed - 12/10/09 09:38 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Passion to Succeed
 
"When your desires are strong enough
you will appear to
possess superhuman power to achieve."
Napoleon Hill, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The passion to succeed  
When we walk into a room, when we meet people, it's seen in the actions we take and in our attitude, and people see it; they see our passion. 
A burning desirer to succeed lights the fires of our passion, that passion reflecting in all the things we do. That passion drives us to great achievement.  
… (12 comments)

Life is Like a Piano - 12/10/09 11:42 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Life is Like a Piano
 
"Life is like a piano
what you get out of it
depends on how you play it."
Tom Lehere
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Life is like a piano 
A piano is a beautiful to look at but its full potential will not be realized until someone sits down and plays it. The music is there to be enjoyed by the person who is playing the piano and for those who hears the music.  
Our life is a lot like … (11 comments)

Don’t Let Criticism Become a Distraction - 12/09/09 04:34 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Don't Let Criticism Become a Distraction
 
"Don't be distracted by criticism.
Remember the only taste of success
some people have is when they
take a bite out of you."
Zig Ziglar, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Don't let criticism become a distraction  
There are times that we will hear constructive criticism from caring people that has the potential to have a positive affect on our lives.  
We will also hear criticism from negative people that would like to see us fail.   
That criticism comes from … (7 comments)

Fears Are Hurdles To Be Overcome - 12/09/09 07:51 AM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Fears Are Hurdles To Be Overcome
 
"Your fears are not walls, but hurdles.
Courage is not the absence of fear,
but the conquering of it."
Dan Millman
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Fears are hurdles to be overcome  
Fear is the quite voice that's inside us that produces apprehension and at other times can cause flat out panic in our thinking. Fear can paralyze a person into inaction.  
Fear is an obstacle that we have to conquer or fear will box us in to negative thinking and inaction. … (9 comments)

Your Choices Will Make Our Destiny - 12/08/09 09:49 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Your Choices Will Make Our Destiny
 
"Destiny is not a matter of chance,
it is a matter of choice;
it is not a thing to be waited for,
it is a thing to be achieved."
William Jennings Bryan
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Your choices will make your destiny   
What we are today and what we become tomorrow is a result of the choices we make.  
To seek and find our destiny is the choice of personal discovery. The person that we want to be is … (4 comments)

We Have All the Time There is - 12/08/09 08:52 AM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
We Have All the Time There is 
 
"Time stays long enough for
anyone to use it."
Leonardo da Vinci
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
We have all the time there is   
We are all blessed with the same 24 for hours each day.  
It's becomes our choice to invest that time in productive activities, or waste the time. At the end of the 24 hours the time will be gone forever. The only thing that will remind would be the results from investing our time productively … (2 comments)

Create a Defined Plan - 12/07/09 08:30 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Create a Defined Plan
 
"Create a definite plan for carrying
out your desires and begin at once,
whether your ready or not,
to put this plan into action."
Napoleon Hill, author
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Create a defined Plan  
Determine what it is you want to accomplish. It's doesn't matter if in the business area of your life or your personal area's of your life. What important is that you have a clear direction and know what you want.   
Once you determine what you want … (8 comments)

The Will to Win and Excel - 12/07/09 07:08 AM
 
   
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Will to Win and Excel
 
"The spirit, the will to win
and the will to excel are
the things that endure.
These qualities are so much more
important than the event that occurs."
Vince Lombardi, football coach
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The will to win and excel  
The person that has the spirit and inner drive to win finds a way to push through their challenges to stand at the winners circle. They have the strength to be the best at what they do … (11 comments)

A Person Reveals Themselves Through Their Actions - 12/06/09 09:01 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote

 
A Person Reveals Themselves Through Their Actions
 

"We know what a person thinks
not when tells what he thinks,
but by his action."
Isaac Bashens Singer
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
A person reveals themselves through their actions.
  
Some people talk a great story and then follow through and do great things, while other tell a great story and never back up talk with their actions.
  
The person that let's their actions speak for them will move to the front of their … (6 comments)

Asking for Help - 12/06/09 03:27 PM
   
Motivational Power Quote
 
Asking for Help
 
"Asking for help doesn't mean
that we are weak or incompetent.
It usually indicates an advanced
level of honesty and intelligence."
Anne Wilson Schaef
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Asking for help  
There are many occasion's where we will have the need to ask for help. 
We can seek help to gain additional information to successfully complete a project. Or we may seek help to turn around our lives or career.  
There are times asking for help is a simple thing and … (7 comments)

Turn New Ideas Into Positive Results - 12/06/09 09:25 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Turn New Ideas Into Positive Results
 
"Getting an idea should be like
sitting on a pin.
It should make you jump up
and do something."
E. L. Simpson
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Turn new ideas into positive results  
We have ideas everyday most are quick thoughts and unless they are acted on, fade just as quickly as they appeared.  
When you have a new idea, take the time to put that idea into writing. Develop the idea; look at the value of implementing the idea.   
… (9 comments)

Think Big and Prosper - 12/05/09 09:59 PM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Think Big and Prosper
 
"As long as you're going to be thinking anyway,
think big."
Donald Trump, entrepreneur
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Think big and prosper   
A person who thinks big sees a much larger picture than most people. In that picture they see far more opportunities to choose from and they will pursue them with passion. 
They will have an expectation of succeeding in a big way and do what necessary to achieve their objective.    
Thinking big starts with a positive mindset and is … (13 comments)

Attracting Success - 12/05/09 08:14 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Attracting Success
 
"The highest form of success . . . .
comes . . . . to a man who
does not shrink from danger,
from hardship or toil;
and who out of these wins
the splendid ultimate triumph."
Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President

                                        
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Attracting Success 
Success is attracted to those who are willing to apply themselves and do what necessary to succeed.   
It's remaining focused on our objective and navigating the detours that we encounter and overcoming the … (3 comments)

Reduce Your Stress - 12/05/09 09:13 AM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Reduce Your Stress
 
"Much of the stress that people
feel doesn't come from having
too much to do.
It come from not finishing
what they started."
David Allen
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Reduce your stress . . . . Finish what you start  
When we start projects and leave them unfinished we create anxiety. That anxiety will grow under the weight of unfinished work and will create stress.   
The weight of that stress feels like we've mentally carrying 100 pounds of excess baggage around … (7 comments)

Problems Won’t Improve with Age - 12/04/09 10:01 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Problems Won't Improve with Age
 
"One's objective should be to
get it right, get it quick,
get it out,
and get it over.
You see your problem
won't improve with age."
Warren Buffett, entrepreneur
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Problems won't improve with age  
Find a way to resolve the problem as soon as it reasonably possible. Seek out workable solutions and move forward to resolve the issue.  
Unresolved problems will compound and create bigger issues. The longer the problem goes unresolved the more challenging … (11 comments)

Do What You Have to Do - 12/04/09 04:06 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Do What You Have to Do
 
"First say to yourself
what you would be;
and then do what you have to do."
Epictetus
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Do what you have to do . . . . to achieve your dreams.  
Decide what it is that you want.  
When you know what you want create a mental picture. Burn the picture in your mind of having already successfully achieving your desired outcome.   
Than determine what you will have to do to achieve your objectives, and … (2 comments)

Treat Failure a Practice - 12/04/09 08:52 AM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Treat Failure a Practice
 
"An inventor fails 999 times
and succeeds once, he's in.
He treats his failures
simply as practice shots."
Source unknown
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Treat failure a practice  
Our view of failure is critical in our pursuit of success.   
If we view a failure as an end of the world experience it becomes that experience in our thought and we turn it into our reality.  
Winners view a failure as practicing for the main event. They continue to practice until they get … (7 comments)

Nurturing Trust - 12/03/09 10:42 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 


Nurturing Trust
 
"Gaining trust is like
filling a bucket on drop at a time."
Todd Duncan
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Nurturing trust  
Trust can not be rushed; it takes effort and time to nurture and gain a persons trust.  
We earn a persons trust by meeting and exceeding their expectations. As we continued to exceed a person's expectations we build a bond with that person.  
Once a person feels that they can count on us the bond becomes stronger and it becomes a … (5 comments)

How Will We Be Remembered? - 12/03/09 07:56 PM
 
   
Motivational Power Quote
 
How Will We Be Remembered?
 
"People are not remembered
by how few times they fail,
but how often they succeed."
Thomas Edison
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
How will we be remembered?  
In the test of time people will not be remembered us for our setbacks and failures, for those memories fade fast.    
We will remember for things the thing that we have accomplished with our life.  
Anyone who has accomplished great things in their lives has experienced setbacks and failure. They understand that the price of … (7 comments)

Financial Success - 12/02/09 09:16 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Financial Success
 
"The person who doesn't know
where his next dollar is coming from
usually doesn't know
where his last dollar went."
Source Unknown
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Financial success   
A wise older man said it's not how much money you make; it's what you have left when all the bills are paid.  
The real test of financial success is controlling the money we receive and controlling our expenses and create a profit.   
We attract financial success once we stop working for a pay check … (8 comments)

Enthusiasm is a Magnet - 12/02/09 10:13 AM
 
    
Motivational Power Quote
 
Enthusiasm is a Magnet
 
"Your enthusiasm will be infectious,
stimulating and attractive to others.
They will love you for it.
They will go for you and with you."
Norman Vincent Peale
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Enthusiasm is a Magnet
  A person with enthusiasm becomes a magnet.
We will attract the cooperation of others who are willing to booster us on our success journey. Our enthusiasm becomes the magnet and others want to share your energy,  
You're find that people are not only attracted … (8 comments)

Great Accomplishment - 12/01/09 11:09 PM
 
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Great Accomplishment 
 
"To accomplish great things
we must not only act,
but also dream;
not only plan,
but also believe."
Anatole France, French poet
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Great accomplishment   
Great accomplishment is not a single act; it's a process where all the elements come together.  
People who accomplish great things have a crystal clear vision of what they want to accomplish. They also believe in themselves and that the will achieve their objectives.  
They will create a road map to achieve their desired outcome … (6 comments)

We Shape Our Attitude - 12/01/09 08:57 AM
 
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
We Shape Our Attitude 
 
"We are all born with
 positive mental attitude.
We learn to be negative."
Prof. Phil Erramehe Ph.D.
  
 
As I see it. . . . . . .
We shape our attitude  
We were blessed with a positive attitude at birth and over the years we have shaped our attitude to be what it is today.  
It may be said that we inherit our attitude at birth and shape it through our thoughts and belief system.   
The attitude that we possess today is of our choosing we … (11 comments)