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Thought of the Day - September 02, 2024

Most misfortunes are the result of misused time.

The only luck in the world is the luck you create for yourself. Only in the casino are the odds in favor of the house. In real life, the odds always favor those who use their time wisely to pursue their goals constructively, to fill every day with a full measure of work. Bad luck befalls those who waste time and mental energy hoping for the big break that will propel them to greatness. We all have the same twenty-four hours available to us each day. Most of us spend eight hours working and eight hours sleeping. What you do with the remaining eight hours will have a tremendous influence on the level of success you achieve in your life.

Thought of the Day - August 30, 2024

The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job.

The tiny, insignificant postage stamp is a good example of what it is possible to achieve if you stick with the job until it is finished. Inconspicuously stuck on the corner of the envelope, it provides the impetus to keep moving until the entire packet reaches its ultimate destination. The influence you may have upon your company, your church, your family, or any organization is incalculable if you have the persistence to pursue your goal until you achieve it. It is an absolute certainty that you will encounter obstacles in any worthwhile endeavor. When you do, remember the inconsequential little postage stamp and stick with the job until it is finished.

Thought of the Day - August 29, 2024

Anyone can quit when the going is hard, but a thoroughbred never quits until he wins.

The going is always hard on the road to greatness. If success were easy, everyone would achieve it. NFL All-Pro lineman Brian Holloway recalled that when he was playing for the New England Patriots, there wasn’t a single day when he didn’t feel like giving up because the road was too tough, and the sacrifices were too great. He didn’t quit of course; he was willing to pay the price because he was determined to succeed. True thoroughbreds never quit. Competition only spurs them, and obstacles merely enforce their determination to succeed. If you have not yet achieved greatness in your life, it is because you have been willing to settle for less. You may not cross the finish line every time you try, but if you stay in the race, you will eventually prevail.

Thought of the Day - August 28, 2024

Opportunity often knocks—only to find no one in.

The world is filled with unfortunate souls who didn't hear opportunity's knock at the door because they were down at the convenience store buying lottery tickets. They have never learned that, as Branch Rickey, general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1942-50, once observed, "Luck is the residue of design." You will be surprised how much your luck will improve when you make sure you are prepared to take advantage of opportunities.

How many times have you had a great idea that you failed to act upon, only to discover later that someone used the same idea to start a business, get a promotion, or find a better career? Resolve now to get into ACTion when you have a good idea. Don't wait for something to happen—make it happen!

Thought of the Day - August 27, 2024

If it isn't your role to do it, perhaps it is your opportunity.

Someone once observed that the reason we often fail to recognize opportunities is because they come disguised as problems. When a customer, a colleague, or your leadership has a problem, it may create a valuable opportunity for you. It isn't important to the person with the problem how your company is organized or whose responsibility it is to solve the problem; he or she only wants the situation resolved.

The next time a customer, a colleague, or your leadership asks for your assistance in something that falls outside your area of responsibility, instead of referring them to someone else, offer to help. Look at the situation from the other person's point of view. How would you like the situation handled if the roles were reversed? Take the initiative to find the answer, solve the problem, or keep the project moving forward.

Thought of the Day - August 26, 2024

Living without a definite major purpose promises nothing but a scant living.

You may get by in life without a Definite Major Purpose, but you will never get ahead. Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. Financial goals in particular should be specific, definite, and measurable. You should know what you plan to earn, by when, and how you plan to do so. The greatest advantage of financial security is the peace of mind that comes from knowing that, whatever challenges life brings, you are equipped to deal with them. You will be better at whatever you choose to do because you can focus on opportunities instead of struggling to eke out a living.

Diving into the crucial topic of why you MUST monitor your online presence. From branding essentials to cutting-edge tools, Mike shares invaluable tips to help you enhance your brand identity and consistency. He recommends Donald Miller's book "Building A Story Brand" for mastering brand messaging and discusses the importance of social media engagement, content marketing, and robust email marketing strategies.

This episode also highlights the importance of maintaining a stellar e-commerce platform and leveraging analytics for informed business decisions. We'll explore the vital role of customer support, adaptability, and innovation, all aimed at impacting lives personally and professionally.

Whether you're looking to ramp up your recruiting efforts, improve your business success, or simply ensure your online presence is top-notch, this episode has you covered. So tune in and get ready to transform your online presence into a world-class operation.

Highlights:
• Ensure all brand elements are uniform across platforms for a cohesive identity.
• Create engaging and relevant content to captivate your audience.
• Develop a unique selling proposition that clearly differentiates your brand.
• Maintain active and engaging profiles on key social media platforms.
• Respond promptly to customer reviews and feedback.
• Produce blogs, videos, and educational content to maintain visibility.
• Focus on personalized, value-driven messages and consistent newsletters.
• Ensure your e-commerce platform is reliable and user-friendly.
• Use tools like Google Analytics for informed decision-making.
• Guarantee responsive design, fast loading speeds, and effective CTAs.

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Honored to be serving the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina at InsurEXPO24 with a keynote talk and two breakout sessions. Gonna bring all 39+ years of my best strategies as a licensed, proud Independent Insurance Agent for these incredible agents. During my preparation today, came across this gem :) Please, do share yours !!

Thought of the Day - August 23, 2024

Watch the one ahead of you, and you'll learn why they are ahead. Then emulate them.

One of the surest ways to achieve success is to observe the actions of successful people, determine what principles they regularly employ, and then use them yourself. The principles of success, as Andrew Carnegie said, are definite, they are real, and they can be learned by anyone willing to take the time to study and apply them. If you are truly observant, you will find that you can learn something from almost everyone you meet. And it isn't even necessary that you know them. You may choose great people who are no longer alive. The Important thing is to study their lives, and then learn and apply in your own life the specific principles these people used to achieve greatness.

Thought of the Day - August 22, 2024

Never mind what others didn’t do. It’s what you do that counts.

If you depend upon others for your success, you are doomed to a life of failure and despair. It is a sad fact of life that few people consistently deliver what they promise. Instead of lamenting what someone else should have done to help you, focus on what you can do to help yourself. The best plan of action is one that provides opportunities for others to benefit if they wish to work with you toward the accomplishment of your goals but that does not depend upon these people for success.

Thought of the Day - August 21, 2024

The individual who only does enough work to get by seldom gets much more than “by.”

There is a cause-and-effect relationship between your ACTions and the rewards you accrue to you. When you put more of yourself into your career, your personal relationships, your religious faith, and any other aspects of your life, you get more out of it. If your ambitions are greater than simply “getting by” in life, you will never be truly happy with your company, your career, or yourself unless you do your best every day. Your harshest critic and your toughest competitor should be you.

Thought of the Day - August 20, 2024

Good intentions are useless until they are expressed in appropriate ACTion.

Good intentions may be an appropriate starting point for achievement, but they will go nowhere unless you follow through with ACTion. Many people confuse intentions with achievement, after all, it is the idea that is the most important, they reason. In reality, the most mediocre idea acted upon is far more valuable than a flash of genius that resides only in your mind. Developing the habit of ACTion may be difficult at first, but the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.

Thought of the Day - August 19, 2024

The right sort of ACTions require no embellishment of words.

One of the most common mistakes is making excuses to explain why we do not succeed. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people in the world—those who do not succeed—are excuse-makers. They try to explain their ACTion, or inaction, with words. When you succeed, accept the congratulations of others with good grace; when you fail, take responsibility for your ACTions, learn from your mistakes, and move on to more constructive things. When your actions are appropriate in every circumstance, you will never feel the need to explain them with words. Your actions will say all that needs to be said.

Thought of the Day - August 16, 2024

If you want a job done promptly and well, get a busy person to do it. The idle one knows too many substitutes and shortcuts.

Most of us will never know our true capacity for achievement because we will never challenge ourselves to perform at our best every day. This truism becomes apparent when you are presented with an opportunity that really interest you. No matter how busy you may be, somehow you will find the time to pursue it. Conversely, duties that have little appeal for you are easily postponed and eventually forgotten.

Busy people are not procrastinators. They know that life, as John David Wright once observed about business, "is like riding a bicycle. Either you keep moving, or you fall down." The most effective people have a sense of urgency. They set deadlines and force themselves to establish priorities. Even if your activities don't usually require strict deadlines, set them for yourself. You will be amazed at how much you can accomplish in a short time—if that's all the time you have.

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Reframe failures as lessons and refuse to let them diminish your life.

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