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Is Your Business Strategy Like a Tornado Warning? Discover Your Approach and Thrive!

May4
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We had tornado warnings here in the Midwest last night, and it was fascinating to observe the different reactions.

Some people, cautious ones, dashed to the basement at the first sign of trouble. Others, more daring, ventured outside to watch the sky and await the storm.

Some individuals were completely unaware, carrying on with their routines as if nothing was happening. And then there were the prepared folks, equipped with weather radios, flashlights, blankets, and pillows, ready to take shelter if needed.

I once heard that our reactions in specific situations reflect how we approach other areas of our lives. This thought led me to draw a parallel with business strategies, particularly in marketing.

How do YOU respond to challenges and opportunities in your business? Do you see yourself in these personality types, and is it time for a change?

Join me as we explore these personality types and their impact on business strategy and discover how understanding your approach can help you thrive in the face of adversity.

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Year In Review And Making 2018 The Best Year Yet

Dec5

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The last few years have been rough for me.

Last year, I lost my older brother, lost a few friends, had back surgery, began to see my parents decline with dementia, obtained a new boss at work (much adjustment), began and ended a romantic relationship, and saw many celebrities that I grew up with pass away.

This year, I had to place my mother in a nursing home due to Alzheimer’s disease, I’m watching my father lose his mind to dementia and am caring for him, I lost my full-time job, I moved, I lost a few more friends, and a few more childhood celebrities.

Change is hard. Loss is hard. 💔

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How To Use Motivation Quotes To Attract Lasting Change

Dec19
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We become what we think.  This quote has been proven over and over again.

If we perceive something bad is going to happen to us, many times it does. 

On the contrary, if we believe something good is going to happen, this often becomes true as well. 

Science has affirmed the link between positive affect and its impact on an individual’s motivation and performance.

If we expect the best or we expect the worst, we’re usually not disappointed.  Each time we perceive a positive thought, it increases our own perceptions of positive expectancy.

For motivation to last, it requires constant thinking with daily positive reinforcement.

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Mom Needs Back To School Supplies Too!

Aug17

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This is a great time of year for moms to get organized and prepare themselves for the busy and hectic start of the school year.

Moms may find the following tips and resources helpful...

  • Stay on top of your family’s schedule with these planners that are perfect for moms. These gorgeous planners come in a wide selection of cute colors and are filled with exclusive features for keeping you and your entire family on schedule.

See planners here

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Increased Success With Short-Term Thinking

Feb3
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Everywhere you turn, it seems that someone is touting the benefits of long-term thinking. If you’re too focused on long-term thinking, you lose sight of the increased success that you can find when you practice short-term planning.

What’s so sad is that too many people get advised to “think about the future” instead of living in the present. It’s important to have a healthy balance of long and short-term planning.

The long-term portion enables you to dream big and shoot for the stars. The short-term efforts allow you to see immediate progress and enjoy the steps you’re taking regularly.

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