I have a question for you: When are you going to decide to become successful? That's right: when are you going to decide? You see, success is a choice. It is not luck. It is not fate. It is not something that happens to you. It is something that you choose. Once you...

Okay, you caught me. Sometimes I borrow inspirational material from other people. When I do, I give credit where it is due - even when it comes from an unusual place. One night last summer I was watching a short informational piece on the SEC Network (Southeastern...

How big is your Dream? Here are a couple of quotes to consider as you ponder your answer: "Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe "This is the true joy in life - being used for a purpose recognized by...

"Are you crazy?" If you have ever been asked that when discussing a business opportunity with a friend, take comfort: you are not alone. Here is an excerpt from Beach Money by Jordan Adler: "Phases of Acceptance: 1 - When you first share your business idea, you are...

Have you ever attempted to "multitask": to do two or more things at once? I used to, because I thought I was being smart. After all, like everyone else in our country, I was very busy, so I thought it only wise to do as many things as possible at the same time. Do you...

How enthusiastic are you? No, I do not mean being falsely chipper, nor do I want you to wear a fake smile all the time. I mean truly, deeply enthusiastic. Just for clarity, here is the definition of Enthusiasm: "absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any...