Adversity is the fuel of greatness. But many don’t see obstacles and roadblocks for the power they hold. In the face of adversity some become bitter or succumb to learned helplessness. Others resort to taking the easy road and avoid the challenges of facing it head on. But there are those who manage to find the will to pull their resources together and go through it. Adversity can … [Read more...] about Push Through: Why Adversity is a Powerful Foundation for Success
Effective Feedback: Why it is the Key to Making Progress
When I started my tutoring company, MyGradeBooster, in my late 20’s I didn’t have a background in business, marketing, or sales. All I knew was how to teach. I had a lot of learning to do. To help me be successful in starting up and growing my tutoring business I started reading and researching. I borrowed as many books as I could on sales and marketing books from the library and tried to … [Read more...] about Effective Feedback: Why it is the Key to Making Progress
Read this Before Hiring a Business Coach
Hiring the right business coach can tremendously fast forward success. Coaches and mentors are invaluable in entrepreneurship because they point out your blind spots and help you improve your skills. It’s the best fuel to fast forwarding you to your goals. Despite the great potential in coaching and mentoring, there are many business owners and entrepreneurs that spend tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about Read this Before Hiring a Business Coach
One Life Lesson that Expedites Progress (Exponentially)
There are life lessons that if learned and applied, can change the trajectory of your life and solidify the foundation of your growth. I learned my biggest life lesson in 2005 while I was in graduate school working on my chemistry master’s thesis. It’s a lesson on being a keen observer and how we can use the power of observations to cut through the noise, gain greater clarity, and expedite our … [Read more...] about One Life Lesson that Expedites Progress (Exponentially)
3 Reasons Why Goal Setting Is Not Working For You
Goals have propelled athletes to break new world records, they’ve inspired rags to riches, they’ve helped those who were told they’d never walk again or talk again to transcend the limitations of medical possibilities. We’ve all set goals at some point in our lives and many of us set New Year’s Resolutions. We are inspired to visualize a better life for ourselves, one that offers … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why Goal Setting Is Not Working For You