Benjamin Franklin's 13 virtues.
The 13 ways he used to make himself wealthy by the age of 28
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 3: Order – day 6. As you will know by now this week is about planning, – you see what we’re trying to achieve here is CLARITY. What we’re trying to avoid is: “I used to be indecisive but now I’m not so sure” – Boscoe … Read moreHoming in on the one Goal
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 3: Order – day 7. Dear Friend The Average Pencil can write about 45,000 words or draw a straight line 56Km Long it can also be sharpened about seventeen times. Well, you’ve probably used at least half a pencil with all the hard work you’ve been … Read moreWeigh the positives and negatives for goal setting
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 3: Order – day 5. On Average the blue-banded bee, head bangs flowers at the rate of 350 times a second. I mention this because although this seems random and chaotic it is with one specific goal in mind. Yes even the humble bee has a … Read moreYour shot at the stars – the importance of goals.
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 3: Order – day 4. “If I had 60 minutes to cut down a tree, I would spend 40 minutes sharpening the ax and 20 minutes cutting it down.” This is Attributed to Abraham Lincoln, but only appears after 1960 so it’s unlikely to be Lincoln. … Read moreUse Smart goals
“If I had 60 minutes to cut down a tree, I would spend 40 minutes sharpening the ax and 20 minutes cutting it down.” This is Attributed to Abraham Lincoln, but only appears after 1960 so it’s unlikely to be Lincoln. The point is that; in planning – in refining our purpose and focussing on … Read moreUse your smart goals
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 3: Order – day 3. Today it’s time to hear from our mentor and guiding light. Yes, Benjamin Franklin. Often, people use the quotation “if you fail to plan you plan to fail” which is atributed to Franklin but I’m afraid that someone paraphrased him and … Read moreThe Power and Glory of Benjamin Franklin
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 3: Order – day 2. Welcome back – so, how did your homework go? I’m hoping you now have a list of at least 8-10 things. You don’t? – shame on you – look, I can’t do this for you, I don’t know what your hopes, … Read moreThe Way to your Dreams.
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 3: Order – day 1. What is your Mission in Life? Don’t have one? I’m not surprised – 99.9% of people, don’t have a mission. But what do we mean by mission? A mission is something like:- Building a business, Becoming a famous actor, or author, … Read moreWhat is your mission in life
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 1: Enthusiasm – day 7. So, what is enthusiasm anyway? There must be something in your world that just pushes all your buttons and makes you go ‘YES!’ Hitting the perfect golf shot. Making a sale. Cooking your favourite meal for a loved one. Beating your … Read moreWhat is enthusiasm anyway?
Where we are: 2017 – cycle 2 – Week 1: Enthusiasm – day 6. What does a key, a metal plate and an eccentric artist have to do with enthusiasm? Perhaps one of the most under-rated and short changed tools in our quest to be more successful, confident and feeling better about ourselves is:- sleep. … Read moreNap your way to success