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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
There have probably been many times in your life when you needed support, guidance, or references but didn’t know who to turn to. During these times, nothing is more valuable to you than a ...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Using the 80/20 Rule increases effectiveness and productivity. By noticing the applications of the 80/20 Rule, then acting on such observations, you will enhance the results you produce at work, and i...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
I was having lunch with a prospective coaching client the other day. We talked about his aspirations—where he was currently, and where he wanted to be.At the end of our lengthy conversation, Bru...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Have you ever found yourself in the state of being “stuck”? No, I’m talking about being stuck trying to get into your driveway on a snowy day. (Though I’ve been there.) And I&r...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
He was in the prime of his life: Happily married, the father of two small children, a successful banker. My guess is that, when he left that weekend to go to his friend’s cottage, he may have be...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
“Dad, you’re always so serious,” my son told me. “You never have any fun.”My initial reaction to my son’s accusation was defensiveness. Of course I have fun, I thou...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
It’s always easy to find something that isn’t right about the world. Here in Michigan, for example (and I suspect this is also the case elsewhere), we complain in the winter that it is too...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Does your brain bounce with ideas? So many ideas in fact, you feel overwhelmed? Maybe you have a unique idea for a book. Maybe you have lots of ideas stirring for a new marketing campaign. Or, maybe y...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of realizing one of my life goals—attending the Super Bowl. I’ve been to big sporting events before—the NBA Championship (Game 5 of the Piston...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
When you think of “success” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of a business owner with a wife, two kids, a dog, and a white picket fence surrounding a big suburban house? Maybe you think...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Does your mind run a million miles a minute—without any focus? Or, do you spend time worrying about something that happened yesterday that you have no control over today?If any of these situatio...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
As you got older, your life got more structured. You were told what classes to take in school and you were told which cubicle space or office to take when you started a new job. Unless you have a very...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
We rely on these motivators to push us to work harder, faster, and better. These motivators can be the difference between a good performance and a great performance.But what happens when our boss is t...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Sure, we’ll have those days when we just feel “out of it.” This could be for any number of reasons such as working longer than normal hours or not getting enough sleep the night befo...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Maybe the group was discussing a way to cut expenses and you had a great idea in mind, but you weren’t sure if the others would like it so you kept quiet. Or, maybe you need to speak with your n...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
No one ever seems satisfied! You, your boss, and your family want more—whether it’s your time, work, or attention.So, you wind up working harder and longer, but you get frustrated because ...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
As I sat at the edge of the pool, watching my kids swim, I thought about what a blessing it was to be enjoying our wonderful time together. The time that we shared that day, and indeed during the enti...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Read one hour per day in your chosen field or in the area of personal development, or both. Because most people read very little, you will become an expert in your field in just three years. Your loca...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
Profound changes are indeed taking place in our world today, and these changes are occurring at rapidly increasing rates. Furthermore, the changes are affecting virtually every aspect of our lives, un...
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by Brian Bartes - 2006-12-29
I was in Kansas City last weekend, and two experiences there caused me to think about the incredible power of words that we use habitually in our lives, and about the effect that those words have on o...
