Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Singleness of Purpose

Motivational Power Quote

Singleness of Purpose
“Singleness of purpose is one of
the chief essentials for
success in life,
no matter what may be one’s aim.”
John D. Rockefeller Jr., American Philanthropist

As I see it. . . . . . . .


Singleness of purpose


Singleness of purpose is the foundation of putting our objectives in prospective. When we put our objectives in writing, we create goals.


A lack of focus or purpose is a major source of worry and stress. One of the best methods to address and remove worry and stress is to create a worry and stress buster. That stress buster is the singleness of purpose.


Singleness of purpose creates clarity and meaning to our life and puts our goals in order. It provides us with a sense of direction and a source of energy to move us in the direction of our goals.


Once we set the priorities for our lives through the singleness of purpose it becomes one of the chief essentials for creating success.


©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach Speaker, Trainer and Author







Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Real Integrity is . . . .

Motivational Power Quote

Real Integrity is . . . .
“Real integrity is doing the right thing,
knowing that nobody’s
going to know whether you did it or not.”
Oprah Winfrey, talk show host

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Real integrity is . . . .

Real integrity is doing what’s right even when you may be the only person that would know what you’ve done.

When you think about a person with integrity you think about the person’s character.

Acting with integrity is seen as an attribute in various aspects of a person’s personal and professional endeavors to do the right thing without looking for personal rewards.

Even when under pressure a person with integrity will do the right thing for the right reason.

The person with real integrity emerges as the leaders, as a top performer, and is sought out for their advice and counsel.

©Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author









Monday, February 14, 2011

We are Personally Responsible for Our Choices

Motivational Power Quote

We are Personally Responsible for Our Choices
“Personal responsibility begins with ME.
That’s why it’s personal.”
Jim Miller, author


As I see it. . . . . . . .


We are personally responsible for our choices


Our choices are under our control, we make the choices on what we will do, when we do it and why we do it.


If anyone is trying to impose there will on us we have the choice to say NO.


Each of our decisions and actions are building blocks for our future and to a successful outcome when we take personal responsibility for what we do.


Once we take personal responsibility for our decisions, our actions and the outcomes, we take control of our future and our lives.


Our success begins with taking personal responsibility for our choices and what we do.


©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author













Sunday, February 13, 2011

The Best Time To Plan

Motivational Power Quote

The Best Time To Plan
“The best time to plant a tree
was 20 years ago.
The next best time is now.”
Chinese proverb


As I see it. . . . . . . .

The best time to plan

Planning for our future starts with our planning today.

We can always look back with regret on missed opportunities and the things that we did not do.

The key to our future is not to dwell on the past or to repeat the missed opportunities but to use our past experiences as a learning experience for the future.

Planning for our future is planning for our success in advance.

The best time to begin planning for our future is today. Begin by preparing a roadmap for our success journey.

Know where you want your success journey to take you and how you’ll get there.
Invest your time in planning before you start your success journey. The time invested in planning will give you better direction, shorten your journey, and keep you on course.

The best time to plan for tomorrow is today and when you plan today you will invest your time today in your future success.

©2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Our Attitude Makes the Difference in Problem Solving

Motivational Power Quote

Our Attitude Makes the Difference in Problem Solving
“Your problem is not your problem.
Your attitude - how you handle
your problem - is your problem.”
John C. Maxwell, author


As I see it. . . . . . . .


Our attitude makes the difference in problem solving


Our attitude forms the basis for successful problem solving.


Essentially our problems are not the problem. The real problem surfaces in how we address our problems. We will we either take a positive or negative position and approach to solving the problem.


Will we take the personal responsibility to correct the problem or allow it to perpetuate?


Our attitude will determine how we address the problems we encounter and our approach to its resolution.


Our attitude will also determine the level of our persistence we have in resolving the problem and seeing the problem through to a successful conclusion.


The bottom line is that our attitude will make the difference in our problem solving.


©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author






Friday, February 11, 2011

A Time For Personal Growth and Renewal

Motivational Power Quote

A Time For Personal Growth and Renewal
“No matter how long the winter
Spring is sure to follow.”
Proverb


As I See it . . . . . . .
I would to reflect on a recent business trip to New Jersey.


During my visit I experienced a wide array of conditions. The weather ranged from being comfortable and in the mid 30’s to bone chilling freezing. There where snow flurries, sleet and blizzard conditions with all the weather conditions occurred in less then a week.


Moving to Florida in 1981 it’s easy to forget how the weather shifts in New Jersey this time of year.


This year New Jersey area experienced a cold weather and has by daughter would say they had enough show.


From the number of people that I spoke to they are waiting for the weather to change and the arrival of spring.


The weather in New Jersey is a lot like the seasons in our lives.


After the winter comes the spring and it becomes the time of year for renewal and new growth it’s also a time for the planting of new seeds.


Our real estate business is a lot like the seasons, we are now coming into the time of renewal in real estate. We may have to put up with a little bit more winter; but then spring will follow and our real estate business will be in a time of renewal.


Sharpen your tools and have the seed of a positive attitude ready to plant. For whatever we pant in the spring we will harvest in the fall.


Now is the time to grow and renew you spirit.


©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author











Thursday, February 10, 2011

There Is No Doubt That I Can and I Will

Motivational Power Quote

There Is No Doubt That I Can and I Will
“The secret of making something work in your lives is,
first of all, the deep desire to make it work:
then the faith and belief that it can work:
then to hold that clear definite vision
in your consciousness  and see it
working out step by step,
without one thought of doubt in his belief.”
Eileen Caddy, author 
   

As I see it. . . . . . . .
There is no doubt that I can and I will

The achievers in life live their life with a purpose and beliefs.

Achievers have a clear vision on what they want to accomplish in their thoughts long before they take the first step to turn their vision into their desired outcome.  They will step forward without doubt or hesitation to reach their goals.

The achiever knows with conviction that they can do what has to be done to be successful and they know that they will do it.

There is no doubt in their mind that they can do what is required of them to succeed and they move forward with an attitude the leaves no doubt in there mind that they can and that they will succeed.

Their attitude keeps them moving in the right direction through the thick and thin of their success journey. They maintain the spirit of no doubt in their mind and that spirit is reflected in their work ethic and in their actions.

The achiever sees the outcome that they want to accomplish and they will focus their thoughts and actions into turning their vision a reality.

Achievers believe in their thought that they will succeed and there is no doubt in their mind that they will succeed.

©2011 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author