Self Talk

Say it, believe it, become it!

I’ve attended, listened to and read all kinds of self development and motivational seminars, tapes and books.  Almost every one has something about self talk.  What we say to ourselves is what we believe and what we will become – or what we are.  Easy concept!

Taking an easy concept like self talk and using it to personal advantage can be difficult.  The reason is our thoughts are routed in habits.  Most of my behavior is routed in habits.  Habits are great – they save so much time and energy.  Habits can also keep me from trying new things, thinking… Continue reading

Best Friend

BestFriendThis month is devoted to relationships.  Business, your career and life are built on relationships with others.  Relationships start with how you feel about you – how you treat yourself.  If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know that I play golf.  One of my golfing partners said something that has stuck by me – “I would never speak to someone else and say the things I say to myself on the golf course.”  Golf can be a frustrating game.  Here is what she was referring to:

Golf tip one:  The… Continue reading

Past

If your eyes are transfixed to the past, you can’t become the person you need to become in the future. – MJ DeMarco, The Millionaire Fastlane

How many times a day, week or month do you look at what’s happened in the past and allow it to cloud your future?  Maybe you didn’t get the promotion the last time so you don’t go for it the next time.  Perhaps your report got moth-balled so you don’t put the effort in again.  Your great idea got put aside so you don’t bring up another one.  Here are… Continue reading

Say it, believe it, become it!

I’ve attended, listened to and read all kinds of self development and motivational seminars, tapes and books.  Almost every one has something about self talk.  What we say to ourselves is what we believe and what we will become – or what we are.  Easy concept!

Taking an easy concept like self talk and using it to personal advantage can be difficult.  The reason is our thoughts are routed in habits.  Most of my behavior is routed in habits.  Habits are great – they save so much time and energy.  Habits can also… Continue reading