Real Independence

“If money is your hope for independence you will never have it.

The only real security that a man will have in this world is

a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.”

Henry Ford 1863 - 1947, American Industrialist, Founder

of the Ford Motor Company

As I see it . . . . . . .

Real Independence

Your real independence in life is in your knowledge and your ability to maximize the use of it.

It’s not in HOW MUCH knowledge you have . . . . its in HOW YOU USE your knowledge.

When a person has a great deal of knowledge and doesn’t apply it with a purpose or effectively . . . . that knowledge has a very limited value to the holder.

On the other hand the person that takes their knowledge even though that knowledge may be limited.

When they apply their knowledge with purpose and enthusiasm they will get far more out of their knowledge. They will outperform the person with superior knowledge who lacks purpose or motivation.

The key is . . . . Real independence comes in  the use of ALL the knowledge you have . . . . and continue to add more as you go.

©2013 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quotes, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

The Ability to Think

The Ability to Think

“During my eighty-seven years I have witnessed a whole

succession of technological revolutions. But none of

them has done away with the need for character

in the individual or the ability to think.”

Bernard Barch1870 – 1965, American Financier, Stock

Investor, Philanthropist, Statesman, Political Consultant,

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

The ability to think

One of the most precious resources you have in life is your ability to think.

The business professional that can think and consistently uses that life skill will find its an invaluable resource in their profession.

Having that ability allows you to sort information . . . . and to use that information to pursue and create successful results.

A thinker will find the answers to problems . . . . They will successful navigate their way through the challenging conditions they encounter. They will also find themselves being able to move through various conditions quicker. They will be more efficiently then someone is trying to do it by flying by the seat of their pants.

Your ability to think impacts every aspect of your life . . . . and with clear thinking you can carve out a path to greater success.

With the ability to think you will find yourself make far fewer  mistake . . . . and making far better use of your time for productive purposes..

©2013 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quotes, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

When You’re Facing a Mountain . . . . Climb It

When You’re Facing a Mountain . . . . Climb It

“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting . . .

get on your way .”

Dr Seuss    

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

When you’re facing a mountain . . . . Climb it

You will face many mountains in your life . . . . some will seem to be an insurmountable obstacle while others you can just take the tunnel through the mountain.

How you see the mountains in your life is a reflection of your attitude. If a person sees the mountain as insurmountable the person's attitude is a reflection of negative thinking . . . . and with the glass being half empty attitude.

That person can only see the problem . . . .

If the person sees the tunnel through the mountain they process a positive can do attitude . . . . and are solution driven.

Today is your day to do with it as you please . . . . make it a productive day and a day closer to fulfilling your dream.

When a mountain is in your way . . . .  and when you’re facing a mountain . . . . . Climb it or find the best way around it. Whatever you choose to do with your mountains is a personal choice.

©2013 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

Give Thanks For What You Have

Give Thanks For What You Have

“You simply will not be the same person two months from

now after consciously giving thanks each day for

the abundance that exits in your life. And you will have

set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you

have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.”

Sarah Ban Breathnack, Writer  

As I see it . . . . . . .

Give thanks for what you have

Be thankful for the people in your life and for what you have achieved.

Being thankful is a state of mind to where you’re looking at the things in your life from a positive mindset. And recognizing and being thankful for the positive things in your life.

When you’re thankful for what you have in your life . . . . it’s not saying that you don’t have the drive to push forward to achieve new goal. By being thankful for what you have is showing appreciation for your blessing . . . . and enjoying the fruits of your efforts.

By giving thanks for what you have in your life . . . . becomes the stepping stones of attracting more into your life.

Give thanks for what you have . . . . and move into the future with positive expectations for your future. Reinforce your expectations with the activities that will create the forward momentum to successfully reach your goals.

©2013 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

A Positive Attitude is the Basis for a Quality Performance

A Positive Attitude is the Basis for a Quality Performance

“Quality performance (and quality service) starts with

a positive attitude.”

Jeffrey Gitomer, American Author, Professional

Speaker, Business Trainer

As I see it . . . . . . .

A positive attitude is the basis for a quality performance

Your attitude will determine your mindset . . . . and the quality of your performance.

With a positive attitude your performance will become a mirror image of your attitude . . . . The quality of your performance will meet or exceed your expectations  . . . . and very likely exceed those of your customers.

Your attitude is critical in your performance . . . . and based on that performance your customers will make a decision about doing business with you. Also when your services exceed their expectations they consider becoming a repeat customers and refer new customers to you.

A positive attitude is the basis for a quality performance . . . . and your customers will judge you based on the quality of the service that they consistently receive from you. 

©2013 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

I May Not Agree With You

I May Not Agree With You

“I disapprove of what you have to say, but I will defend the

death your right to say it.”

Evelyn Beatrice Hall, 1868 – 1919, English Writer

As I see it . . . . . . .

I may not agree with you

I may not agree with you . . . . but you have a right to say it.

As a business professional I may or may not agree with what you’re saying . . . . But it’s my role to listen to what you’re saying . . . . and to understand why your saying it.

Effective communications is an essential business skill in the exchange of information in a successful business relationship.

In order to influence a person that you agree or disagree with to have to proactively listen to them . . . .  and hear them out . . . .  To understand where they’re coming from and how strong their opinions are.

For the other person to listen to you they have to trust you . . . . and there has to be mutual respect and rapport in the business relationship. With it the person will listen to you and with facts you will have the ability to influence them.

Without it there is very little likely hood that they will listen to you or take your advice.

I may not agree with you . . . . Remember the other person as the right to their opinion. Your role is to hear them out and to understand where they’re coming from . . . . what they’re say . . . . and why. Build your relationship with the person that they will listen to you and accept your advice.

©2013 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quotes, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

What You Decide to Do is Up to You

What You Decide to Do is Up to You

“The list of reasons for not doing very well in life is actually a very

short list. It should contain only you name.”

Larry Winger, Author, Speaker

From the book You’re Broke because You Want to Be

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

What you decide to do is up to you

You decide when you get up in the morning . . . . and what time you go to bed.

You decide to sleep in . . . . or to get up early and excise before work.

You decide to invest a little extra time at work to get a project done . . . . or to leave the project go until the next day.

What You Decide to Do is Up to You

No matter if you’re self-employed  . . . . or work for someone else you decide how you handle the role. You decide the level of success that you want to achieve . . . . and you decide how hard you’ll work for it.

It’s up to you to put yourself into a position to succeed and to remain determinate to reach your goal.

What you decide to do is up to you . . . . make the choice and go after what you want with the determination to make it happen.

©2013 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quotes, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author