by Deborah Leverett | May 8, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
8. Be a Solid Decision Maker Successful people make decisions quickly and rarely change therm. Unsuccessful people make decisions slowly and change them often. Double-mindedness is a recipe for stagnation. Strengthening the ability to make decisions can be learned by anyone. Research shows that wise decisions are those decisions that follow a particular process. Study these processes, and use the one that fits your style...
by Deborah Leverett | May 7, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
7. Learn How to Handle Rejection and Criticism Anytime you challenge the status quo, you will offend some people and their way of doing things. The rewards offered from this group are criticism and rejection. Learn to shake it off. The only power it can have over you is the power that you give it. You do have to decide not to take it personally. There will be a few who will reject your ideas, your products, and your services; but, there are others who will love your ideas, your products, and your...
by Deborah Leverett | May 6, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
6. Learn to Handle Your Emotions Emotional strength and self-control is more important that intelligence. When everything looks like it is falling apart, you can’t become an emotional basket case. Emotions must be controlled. The person in the room who is the calmest in a crisis is the one every one wants to follow. If you fall apart at the first sign of pressure or chaos, people will begin to lose trust and confidence in your ability to find the way...
by Deborah Leverett | May 6, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
5.Learn to Handle Pressure Pressure is always going to be present – if you’re alive, you will have pressure. Every time you worry, it is because you have created a negative mental image in your head. Worry intensifies pressure. Complaining and worrying are not problem-solving tools. If you are worrying, you aren’t solving the problem. Learn to be a...
by Deborah Leverett | May 4, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
4. Live a Disciplined Life: Create Habits and Routines Whatever lifestyle you choose, there is a price to pay. The price you pay to eat what you want and sit on the couch is your health, energy and appearance. The price you pay to eat right and exercise routine is not getting to eat and do what you want; but, ultimately the ROI is much higher: good health, high energy, trim figure and feeling great about yourself! Obviously, this tip is not just about physical goals; it has to do with your personal, professional and relational dreams. Self-control comes about when we admit we have areas that need to be controlled: emotions that run high, appetites that run wild, and selfish tendencies that leave us empty. A disciplined lifestyle is the key to a happy life. You can change your life by changing your habits. Changing what you do cannot be done in 21 days either. When you decide to do something, set out to do it for 100 days and do not deviate. After this, it will be locked in and hard to break. Daily habits, weekly routines, monthly checklists – get...
by Deborah Leverett | May 3, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
3. Live with Passion, Gusto, Enthusiasm Enjoy what you are doing. Enthusiasm comes from the Greek en theos: In God. It is an attitude that is contagious and it is highly energizing. This is not a foolish attitude, but a level of energy that unleashes creativity and solutions. This attitude is a quality decision you make to live life to the fullest: in your work, your relationships, your hobbies. It involves helping others, being grateful and using stress as fuel for growth and not as an obstacle to growth. You may have heard ‘Life is what you make of it’; I can’t say it any better....
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