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Category Archives: Success & Failure
How to be Successful at Work
2 proven ways to succeed at work
There are two undeniable truths about work. The first is you spend a lot of time each year working and the second is that your work has a direct correlation to your livelihood. These two truths are a reality for almost everyone. Since this is the case, why not take the initiative to become successful […]
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” ~Colin Powell
Reading Habits That Lead to Success (Infographic)
Read to Lead
Reading has powerful results and that is why every leader should take time to read books. Below is an infographic about the reading habits of some of the most successful people have.
How to Achieve Lasting Success
3 keys to achieving lasting success
Every leader I know wants to be successful and leave behind a legacy. However, not all successes are created equally. Some successes quickly vanish away, others stick around for a while then slowly fade away, and other last long after you are gone. There are certain things that will increase the chances of achieving lasting […]
The difference between winning and succeeding | John Wooden
Four Requirements of Success
Most people want to be successful. Success is glorious, desirable, and brings many benefits. While this is true, most people are not willing to pay the high price tag success requires. Here are 4 items success requires. Lean and adapt them to move yourself toward success. 1. Belief Success requires believing in yourself and that […]
“The emotionally intelligent person is skilled in four areas: identifying emotions, using emotions, understanding emotions, and regulating emotions.” ~John Mayer
Six Principles to Help You Achieve Success this Year
How to have your best year ever
repost With the beginning of the year many people set New Year’s resolutions or have goals for the coming year. However, you will need to adapt and live by certain principles if you want to turn your dreams or goals into reality. The 6 principles below can help you to start and stick with whatever […]
How to Turn your Biggest Dreams into Reality (Pt.1)
Make your dreams come true
Harriet Tubman said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Almost every leader I’ve ever talked with has big ambitions and dreams of the future, of the things they want to achieve both […]
The 8 Morning Secrets of Successful People (infographic)
In Three Morning Habits all Leaders should Cultivate, I wrote about filling your inward cup, eating healthy food options, and planning. Below is an infographic of the morning habits of Richard Branson, Barack Obama, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Bruce Lee. Leisurejobs.com Question: what are your morning habits? Subscribe to Dan Black on Leadership to receive fresh […]
“People who have good relationships at home are more effective in the marketplace.” ~Zig Ziglar
Six Principles to Help You to Achieve Success this Year (Pt.2)
How to have your best year ever
In the first part of The 6 Principles to Help You to Achieve Success this Year we discussed the principle of self-leadership, influence, and initiative. If you adapt these principles into your life they can help you to reach your goals and obtain your dreams. They lead you to be successful in the areas you […]