December winds down the year, encouraging reflection as well as excitement for the future. Engage in celebrations, lighten someone’s load, give the gift of time, foster peace. Then, hope and prepare for an amazing 2024. December Checklist Pocket Size: PDF December Checklist Compact Size: PDF December Checklist Classic Size: PDF December Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues. —Marcus Tullius Cicero
In a world where many of us enjoy abundance and prosperity, a peculiar paradox persists—so many individuals live in a constant state of dissatisfaction. Despite the ‘plenty’ that surrounds us, we often find ourselves yearning for something more, believing that a particular status, an ideal relationship, the trappings of success, or an absence of conflict, …
You don’t win games on optimism. You win games with preparation. —Monte Clark
It’s mid-November, and the holiday season is upon us. If you want to make the most of this season and ensure it’s a memorable win, it’s time to ditch the last-minute scramble and take control of the game. Instead of fumbling your way through important events, huddle up with your planner and your special team …
When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it. —W. Clement Stone
Successful businesses often have a clear and concise mission statement that guides their actions and defines their purpose. These statements serve as a compass, helping business leaders make decisions that align with their core values and goals. But why should the power of mission statements be limited to the business world? When you aim to …
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An idealist believes the short run doesn’t count. A cynic believes the long run doesn’t matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run. —Sydney J. Harris
Life is incredibly busy. Between work, school, family, friends, and personal endeavors, you are constantly multi-tasking and dealing with all sorts of distractions. This can make it easy to forget to do certain tasks and create a feeling of sprinting from task to task and hoping you don’t miss an important step in the process. …
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November tends to usher in a higher level of busy-ness, so it’s important to be intentional and create a Holiday Season of joy and gratitude—by focusing on the steps and processes that have provided you success all year long. Don’t get overwhelmed. Keep up the good planning and look ahead with confidence. November Checklist Pocket …
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. —Hans Hofmann
In our quest to optimize our lives, we often focus on adding more – more tasks, more commitments, more possessions. However, true optimization usually involves subtraction rather than addition. To optimize something means to make it as perfect, functional, or effective as possible, and this process requires us to step back and focus on smaller, …
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A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. —John C. Maxwell
Though the phrase was trending from 2005-2012, we still know that to do something “like a boss” is to do it with stylish confidence or authority, to lead by example, and to earn respect. Whether you are already heading a company as the owner or CEO, just starting as the newest employee, or breaking out …
Planning ahead is a measure of class. —Gloria Steinem
It’s early October, and for many that feels unfathomable. How did time fly so fast? It feels like the overwhelming jobs of planning costumes, work parties, travel, hosting relatives, and more… are starting to lurk from the shadows. It’s tempting to wait until at least after Halloween to begin thinking about the many things you …
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We must look at the lens through which we see the world, as well as at the world we see, and understand that the lens itself shapes how we interpret the world. —Stephen R. Covey
As we embark on Optimized October, let’s take a few minutes to review The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People that we’ve been sharing over the past 7 months. Whatever habit you’re hoping to focus on this month, check out these links and apply the content to optimize your life! Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit …
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Clarity of mind, body, and spirit is the key to creativity. —Dan Wakefield
One of the best ways to prepare for success and mental clarity as you move into the busy fourth quarter, is to make sure your mind is sharp. Incorporating trivia and memory games into your routine can have a profound impact on brain performance across various aspects of life. These games challenge your cognitive abilities, …
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