goals: Now is the time to set your 2013 goals - NOT January! - 12/11/12 10:59 PM
I use to be like many others and set my goals in Jan. But I have learned over the years that NOW is the time to set them and think about them daily. You need to hit the ground TODAY with your vision of what 2013 will be like. How will you do in your family life? Business life? Money Goals? Where do you want to travel to? When? Can you block out those dates now?
The other tip I can give that I used last year for the 1st time is - make a movie of your goals! I am … (1 comments)

goals: Goals 2012, Resolutions - Bucket List items? - 01/09/12 11:59 AM
This year I used Windows Movie Maker to turn my 2012 goals into a video. I am more a visual guy, so this has already definitely helped over my past years of written goals.
Now I took out my bucket list and chose 3 items I'd like to cross off this year. I will add them later to my movie but I have also got pictures I printed to place on my board at the office.
How about you? Any Bucket List items to cross off this year in mind?
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goals: Have you set your 2012 goals yet? - 12/26/11 12:03 AM
This week is a perfect week to do some goal setting for 2012. Something I've never done but am this week - create a "mind movie" with pictures and music, that I can start my day with. Instead of a written set of goals, I will have my own movie to watch daily - maybe even 2-3 times per day.
Want to join me with your own mind movie?
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goals: The power of a Mastermind Group! - 12/03/11 12:17 AM
I have been invovled in Mastermind Groups for over 6 years now and am starting another new one next week. I wrote a little about it here: http://bestinsuranceinnewyork.com/?p=409
If you aren't in one or never heard of one, pick up the book Meet & Grow Rich to learn. Then instead of waiting around for someone to ask you to join one, start your own!
If you are in the Buffalo, NY area and are interested, we are having a meet & greet meeting on Tuesday at 8:00 am.
Let me know! On to Masterminding!
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goals: Are you in a Mastermind group? - 01/27/11 11:22 PM
Tomorrow I leave for Vegas and our 1st Mastermind meeting of 2011. Twelve insurance agency owners, who have shared ideas for 4 years running now. It has been an awesome 4 years of sharing, prodding, pushing and helping each other grow our businesses.
I also belong to a local Mastermind group that is made up of non-related and non-competing businesses, who again, share ideas.
A good book to learn from is "Meet and Grow Rich" by Bill Hibbler and Joe Vitale.
If you are not in a Mastermind group, why not start your own? I highly recommend it.
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goals: Can you raise your marketing efforts 1 Degree in 2011? - 01/01/11 08:58 AM
At 211 degrees, water is still water, hot, but still water. at 212 degrees it turns into steam, steam that could run engines and provide power! Imagine what that 1 degree does!
Could you raise up your efforts, your marketing effots 1 degree in 2011?
"Big doors swing on small hinges"
Tom Larsen
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goals: What can a Gym membership teach you about marketing? - 12/30/10 03:17 AM
For 30 years (1980 joined) I belonged to Bally's Gym. Never given a free training, a free water bottle, a thank you, always just the bill every July. Thirty years and nothing but a bill. Their rented facility is starting to deteriate too and no money being put into upgarding the facility.
I took a free 1 day pass to World Gym and what a difference. The free weights were actually on the rack where they were suppose to be. They had antiseptic spray bottles everywhere and cloths to wipe down the machines (bally's did not despite my many suggestions). The … (73 comments)

goals: What is ahead for the last week of the year? - 12/26/10 06:39 AM
How will you be working it? Planning for 2011? Setting goals? Revising your business plan?
I'd like to hear some idea sharing here, so we can help each other learn and grow to a more prosperous 2011!
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goals: Where do you go for private thinking time? - 08/04/10 09:44 AM
Today I needed some down time to think and plan. One of my favorite spots is Glen Falls in Williamsville, NY a very quaint and peaceful place. Water falling about 30 feet or so, some nice flowing water after it and some benches to sit on and clear your mind. A great spot for planning, goal setting, visualizing what lies ahead in my business.
So where is your special place?
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goals: What are you talking about? - 03/14/10 01:29 AM
To yourself - what are you saying to yourself? We listen to others, what they have to say, their comments, their viewpoints but are you listening to the only one that matters? YOURSELF!
What we say to ourselves (and we all talk to ourselves) will have infinitely more impact on where we go in life, than what others say about us. Someone (forgot who) once said "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right!"
So what are you saying to yourself? Make sure it is positive, upbeat, uplifting toward who you want to become! Nobody else can … (9 comments)

goals: Do you have a direction for 2010? - 01/03/10 12:53 AM
As the leader of your organization, you must be clear about where you are going, and what the destination will be like to get there.  To quote the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland:  "If you don't know where you are going, then it doesn't matter which road you take, does it?" Customers, investors, partners, and employees require this level of clarity if they are going to commit to going there with you.
Make sure you have your direction set for the new year. Your clients, family and employees deserve it.
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