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Jumpstarting Your Dreams
Around this time of year, like most people, I tend to reflect upon how my life went during the past 12 months and where I think it’s going. As I consider the changes I experienced this year, I’m really overwhelmed. You see, I’m writing this article from my hotel room in Hollywood, California. I’m here (far [...]
How to Find the Lighter Side of Life
Whether you are trying to build a business… lose 20 pounds… learn French… or get that promotion you’ve been eyeing, you’re working hard to achieve something meaningful to you. You take that goal very seriously. And you should. You should work hard and be diligent. But there’s one other thing you need to do: You need [...]
Practice Makes Perfect
Renato, one of my Jiu Jitsu instructors, has convinced me to get back into grappling in a kimono. “It will be hard at first,” he told me. “But after a few months, when you go back to fighting without the gi, your game will be better.” I know he’s right. But when he worked with me [...]
Shave Years Off the Time It Takes to Succeed
In Message #1788, I told you that one technique billionaires use to secure their financial futures is to be acutely aware of their circumstances. Billionaires never miss a thing, which means they never miss out on opportunities to build their wealth. Billionaires have also managed to grow their bank accounts by doing something that may sound [...]
How to Get – and Stay – Motivated
Have you ever been charged up to reach a goal, only to see that charge dissipate over time? This is a very common problem. In fact, it’s the main reason most people never accomplish their lifetime objectives. ETR reader Dave Jacobs wrote me a few weeks ago with that very problem. He said: Dear Michael, Thanks for all you [...]
Success Through Goal Setting
Becoming an expert at goal setting and goal achieving is something that you absolutely must do if you wish to fulfill your potential as a human being. Goals enable you to do the work you want to do, to live where you want to live, to be with the people you enjoy, and to become [...]
The Insidious Character Flaw That Could Double the Time It Takes You to Succeed
When I retired in the year 2000, I did not accept any consulting work until I had taken time to reflect on my career and how I could have made success come easier. My one complaint was that I felt I had worked too many hours to achieve it. After considerable thought, I had a revelation: [...]