The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Today we are talking about tip #4 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is to Regulate Your Work Hours.   Depending upon what kind of business you have, this can be a difficult step… but it is important to remember that, even if you cannot really set up ‘regular’ times to be off of work, try to at least have a certain number of hours each day that are specifically for you!...

Today we are talking about tip #3 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is, Make Life Away from Work a Priority.   A lot of successful people think that they will ‘relax when there is time’. This is an admirable mindset, and is surely linked to your attitude to do whatever it takes to make your business succeed, but remember that you HAVE to have a life outside of business...

Today we are talking about tip #2 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is, Don’t Let Others Demand Too Much of You.   Some people think that business owners have it easy because nothing is expected of them… but this idea is ENTIRELY false, as you know! Business owners have an entire business full of people who are looking to them for answers, directions, and information. M...

Today we are talking about tip #1 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is, Don’t Place Unrealistic Demands on Yourself.   It is extremely important that you be mindful of what you demand of yourself. While you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, it is important to remember that trying to accomplish all of it at once or without taking breaks to have a life outside...

When things get busy, it can be VERY difficult to balance everything in life and work. Our modern culture greatly emphasizes the importance of putting time into your career, though this mindset can often impede upon our opportunity to spend quality time at home and for ourselves. This can lead to stress, unhappiness, inefficiency, and even resentment for your business, which can make you more like...

Today we are talking about Tip #6 of the 6 tips for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Never Accept Defeat.   When it comes to sticking to your goals, it is exceptionally important that you do not even accept defeat as a possibility. When you encounter problems and setbacks, you need to determine within yourself to use them as opportunities. The most successful businesspeople in the e...

Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Remember to be Flexible.   No plan is going to go exactly as you wanted it to, so it is important to remember that flexibility is essential to success. Being able to move forward while adapting to your environment could very well mean the difference between victory and defeat as they pertain to the business world...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Recognize That Setbacks WILL Happen.   A lot of people get discouraged when they face actual setbacks. Setbacks can seem like a huge waste of time, but it is important to remember that NO plan is going to be absolutely perfect. Even if your plan is as perfect as it can be, it is STILL subject to life and unexpect...

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to  Learn from Mistakes and Failures.   When you encounter setbacks, failures, or mistakes as you work towards your goals, it can be very easy to entertain the thought of giving up. Remember, that this should never be an option for you! Setbacks and mistakes are GOING to happen. What is important is that you view th...

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to a nticipate problems.   Try to think ahead to problems that could arise as you pursue your goals. Getting blindsided by a problem is always worse than dealing with a problem that you saw coming, which is why learning to anticipate is going to be very helpful if you want to avoid the discouragement that comes from...

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to f ind a solution.   The first key to sticking with your goals is to find a solution whenever a problem or an obstacle presents itself. It can be very tempting to give up when faced with obstacles, so what you NEED to remember is that obstacles are a part of life. You are never going to have a goal that does not l...

Sticking to your goals is not always easy, especially if the next level of success is at stake. It can be very tempting to give up and stay where you are because the next level requires a lot more work… but this is not what you really want for yourself! Part of setting worthwhile goals and sticking to them is that this process allows you to grow as a person. If you give up and go back to the way y...

Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 tips for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Don’t Start Out TOO Big.   When it comes to developing new habits, try to start small. Instead of cutting out ALL sweets from your diet, start with JUST cutting them out after 7pm. When this is successful, you can move on to cutting them out two days a week. Start small, or you will be more incline...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to  Be Accountable.   One of the best ways to make sure that you stick to your new good habit is to hold yourself accountable. One way of doing this is to tell people around you about your new habit and what you want the end results to be. Tell family members, associates, colleagues… anyone who you spend time with....

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Stay Consistent.   Most good habits take effort to implement. Researchers have not really found conclusive results on how long it actually takes to develop a particular good habit, but most of the figures point to somewhere around a month, or even a little bit longer. I believe you can change a habit in 1 second...

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Visualize Overcoming the Obstacles.   Every new habit is going to be tempted with obstacles.  It is important to visualize exactly what might happen that could keep you from sticking to your new habits, and to figure out beforehand how you are going to deal with them. If you are trying to effectively lose weight...

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Define Your Objective.   Why do you want to develop a certain habit? What are you hoping to achieve by it? Before starting a new routine, it is always a good idea to figure out exactly what you hope will come of it. Are you looking to do away with a bad habit by implementing a new one? Are you looking to lose we...

Your success relies, at least in part, on you spending your time wisely. As a successful businessperson, you no-doubt realize that time is the most precious commodity that you could possibly possess. You also know that moving to the next stage of success will only be possible if you continue to permeate your life with good habits that will help you to make the most of your valuable time.    Good h...

Without execution, visions will remain just that - visions or dreams. Establishing goals and writing them down in ink sets the wheels in motion to creating your ideal business and ideal life.    When I meet with someone, the first thing we do is establish what the person’s long-term and short-range goals are for all areas of their life. This is not a simple task for most. Goals in and of themselve...

Today we are talking about Step 4 of the 4 steps to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to, just freakin’ do it.   Now, having dissolved all of the barriers and taken yourself to a new level of preparedness, you will find it easier than ever to get your work done. You might even feel like you are being powered by energy that you have never felt before. This is what manifesta...

Today we are talking about Step 3 to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to make it real.   After you have begun the visualization process, try to make it so real to yourself that it almost feels like you have ALREADY accomplished it. In your mind, you should already have overcome the obstacles. All that is now required is for you to put in the time. REALLY make it feel like...

Today we are talking about Step 2 to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to visualize your work completed.   Really think about how it will feel to get your work done at the end of each day. Visualize it in your mind. Think about what your to-do list will look like with everything checked off, what your calendar will look like when you have more days open to do what you want...

Today we are talking about Step 1 to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to take stock of what you need to accomplish.   Take a second to really think about everything that you have to do. Think about the challenges, and think about how easy it could be if you could just focus more. Think about how much more successful you will be if you could really commit yourself to getti...

If you are one of those self-made entrepreneurs who, ironically, suffers from an inability to focus on day-to-day tasks, then you know EXACTLY what it feels like to WISH that you could get a lot done during the day. There are plenty of hours, but you probably feel like concentrating long enough to get most of your work done is almost impossible. This might get you down, cause you problems, and end...

If you have ever heard of manifesting, then you probably know, at least in part, where this conversation is headed… but for those of you who might not be as familiar with the concept, let me take a moment to explain.    Manifestation is basically the belief that if you visualize and believe something enough, it will come to pass. There are a lot of varying beliefs about manifestation, and many peo...