As one famous book title put it, “If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, You’ll Probably End Up Somewhere Else” 

By assessing your inner subconscious desires and aligning them with your daily habits and conscious actions, you'll be on the way to making your dreams a reality!

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As the writer Ralph Waldo Emerson famously put it, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” There is only so much you can determine about yourself and your abilities at surface value. In order to tap into your full range of talents and potential, you must learn to harness your subconscious thinking.

A large portion of my work is focused on helping leaders and entrepreneurs to uncover their own internal thinking – thoughts they may not even be aware of are having a very large impact on their efforts to reach the lives they seek to build. Helping others to tap into their inner potential and identify what goals they really care about has been one of my most satisfying projects to date.

When there is a disconnect between your daily routine and your core beliefs deep inside of you, that disconnect can seep into your everyday life and hold you back from meeting your goals. But when your conscious and subconscious modes of thinking are fused together, there is very little that can prevent you from meeting the targets you have set for yourself. Read on to learn more on how you can tap into what you are thinking and take better, more actionable steps toward meeting your goals.

It is instrumental that we learn how to conduct ourselves as gentlemen – or as ladies – if we hope to make a positive impact on the world.

Very few among us can hope to make it on our merit alone – we first must signal that we are a professional through other means, including our clothes, manners and grooming. Listen to find tips on how you can make your presence and presentation work for you!

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Manners truly can make the man – or woman.

This is a lesson I was reminded of recently when I sat back to enjoy the film, “The Kingsmen: The Secret Service” starring Colin Firth. While the movie is a very enjoyable action ride, it also tells a story about what it takes to be considered a gentleman. In the film, there is a very strict code of conduct that is necessary in order to become a member of an elite spy unit. No matter how strong one’s skills are at espionage, they are for moot without proper decorum and style.

The movies resonated with me because of how true this lesson is in every industry and field. You can be world class in your field in terms of your talents and abilities – but that skill ultimately means nothing if you make a poor first impression. Your handshake, your clothes, your posture – all of these seemingly trivial points can sink or elevate your career upon first impressions.

The movie shares a number of good lessons on what type of lessons we should all know in order to conduct ourselves as gentlemen – or ladies. Read on to learn more about what all of us should know about good manners and gracefulness.

Exercise might not seem to have an awful lot to do with money or attaining wealth. But I would argue that guides to clean eating and physical fitness should absolutely be included in the personal finance section of the book store.

Here are some general guidelines that can help you to integrate more physical activity into your daily schedule so that you can remain in prime shape to tackle your goals.

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What does exercise have to do with money? Why is a gym or a small set of personal equipment maybe the best investment you can make for your financial future?

It may not seem intuitive, but there is a direct correlation between your fitness and your finances. Studies have proven that the most successful and high achieving of professionals make time, no matter how crazy their schedule can get, to fit in regular and hard driving workouts. The reality is that sticking to a rigorous routine - and holding high expectations for your physical condition - creates habits and routines that will help you also succeed elsewhere in your life.

It can indeed be tough to fit in the time and to continue to sustain the motivation – if you don’t have a plan in place. There are a number of tactics you can use to fit in the time and use your resources creatively to fit in your workout. Read on to learn strategies that other busy professionals have leveraged to ensure that their dedication to their goals doesn’t detract from their commitment and ability to ensure that they are in the best possible health as well.

What distinguishes those who ultimately end up with more commas in their bank account from those who remain in the same cubicle? Mindset. Future millionaires approach their jobs very differently – they see working for someone else as an opportunity to learn about how they can become the boss themselves. They see each day as a lesson, in the front row of the classroom, to take away when they launch their own empire.

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Many of us start out our careers in the same place – working for someone else. But we can finish in any number of areas. What distinguishes those who ultimately end up with more commas in their bank account from those who remain in the same cubicle?

Mindset. Future millionaires approach their jobs very differently – they see working for someone else as an opportunity to learn about how they can become the boss themselves. They see each day as a lesson, in the front row of the classroom, to take away when they launch their own empire.

There are some common traits these high achievers maintain in common. They don’t allow the scope of their thinking to be dictated by the constraints of their job position. They take calculated and strategic risks to assume more responsibility and more insight into how business works. And they use their time effectively – ensuring that every moment at the office is driving their own mission forward.

Read on to learn about how you can spot the future power brokers in your work space – and assume the habits that will help ensure that you end up as one yourself.  

Recognize the financial myths that have been holding you back, and take charge of your financial future.Don't be limited by these common misperceptions.

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We all love stories. From the beginning of our society, they have helped us connect to each other and find meaning in the world. But what kinds of stories are you telling yourself about your money goals and your plan to reach them?

Learn to be aware of these stories – and how to discern the truth from fiction.

Too many of us continue to indulge in “happy think” and mythology about where we really stand rather than face a potentially unpleasant reality. It may feel good in the short term to tell ourselves what we want to hear about where we stand, but we are only doing real damage to our prospects over the long run.

Is saving the same as earning more money? Can you achieve success all on your own? Have the limits on how much you will be able to earn in your life already been set in stone? Do you have to start out rich in life in order to make the big bucks?

Listen to learn how you can identity some common personal finance myths – so you can begin to train yourself to plan the horizon of your goals from a basis in reality.  

Attaining lasting wealth is a conscious decision – and so is choosing mediocrity. The roots of success and failure are found in numerous small decisions that you make each and every day about how you are spending your precious energy and time. Are the steps you are taking today moving you in the right direction?

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We all make decisions each day – many without even actively thinking about them as we make them. They may seem to be small actions, but they collectively add up to determine the quality and impact of the days, months, and years that make up our lives.

Are you actively making decisions that drive you toward reaching the outcomes and goals that you have set for yourself? Or are you allowing your decisions be made by others or by default?

It can be very easy to justify making small deviations away from your fitness or financial goals when caught up in the moment. But allowing the exception to prevail each and every time is a surefire strategy that will set you up for failure and prevent you from ultimately reaching your end goals.

So how can you make better decisions and be sure that you are sticking to them over the long haul?

The key lies in setting actionable and measurable goals and committing them to paper – and then being relentlessly accountable to following through on them.

Listen to learn more about strategies you can use to ensure that you are winning each and every day through the decisions that you choose for yourself. 

It's important to recognize the need to recharge once in a while and allow yourself the bennefit of some downtime. but if you love what you do for a living and abhor the thought of nothing but idleness,there are a number of strategies you can use to stay productive and on target while you are on vacation.

Here are some best practices for how you can use your leisure and vacation time to continue to work toward your vision, while still enjoying fun with your loved ones.

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We all need time to relax and recharge if we want to maintain our energy and focus over the long haul. But time off doesn’t need to be time lost. There are plenty of ways to enjoy a respite from the office while still growing your inspiration and focus to  meet your goals.

If carried out properly, you may find that there are few tangible differences between work time and vacation if you truly love what you do. There are a number of people for whom time away from working hard would be its own form of punishment. You can find ways to integrate productivity and career growth into your breaks. Some strategies you can deploy include properly timing your break to coincide with networking conferences or other events you want to take advantage of for your own professional growth.

You may also find ways to strategically use your vacation to deepen your own health and wellness or your relationships with your loved ones. These activities may not seem intrinsically related to furthering your career, but they will ultimately provide you with the sustenance and drive you need to continue driving toward your goals when you get home. Read on to learn more on how to make the most of your time off.

An extra minute. It's just sixty seconds - not enough time to mircowave a bag of popcorn - but you'd be surprised at just how much you can manage to get done in even a narrow sliver of time. There is tremendous power in adding just a little more time into your schedule to tackle your long-term goals. What seems like a drop in the ocean when seen in isolation can ultimately add up to something very big over time.  

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It might just be sixty seconds, but a minute can make a very big difference if used correctly. Too often we discount the power that is in seemingly small actions or small periods of time. If used properly and deliberately, you can use strained resources to make giant strides toward meeting your goals.

If you find yourself pinched without enough time to see the results that you are seeking, consider adding in just a bit of time to the beginning or end of your day. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish by focusing intensely for even very short spurts of time.

The same intensity of focus and effort from small periods and small steps can be extended throughout your day until you gain a greater appreciation of how much opportunity is there for you to seize throughout your day. Very often, incremental progress sustained over long periods of time is what ultimately makes the difference in attaining the next level.

Listen to learn more about how to take advantage of those spare seconds and minutes in your schedule – and ensure that you are maximizing your greatest and most precious resource of all: your time.

Being open to change isn’t an excuse to not plan or to think ahead of what will happen with your customers over time. It merely means being adaptable and willing to revisit your plans based upon changing conditions on the ground. 

The prospect of change can be daunting. But by maintaining a flexible spirit and curious attitude toward how new changes will shake out, you will ensure that your head isn't buried in the sand, keeping you open to new opportunities and ahead of the competition.

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Are you coasting along on your success? Or are you continually upgrading your skills and knowledge to take advantage of new opportunities? Change can be scary, but continuing to adapt and evolve along with the times is a prerequisite for success.  Too many of us only see fear and uncertainty when we hear the word “change”, rather than seeing all of the ample opportunities that abound as well.

The pace of technology and legislation can make it hard to keep up with new developments in your industry. The most effective entrepreneurs and strivers make a deliberate decision to stay current with what is new in their field. While they may change their tactics and approach to stay current with the times, they maintain a relentless focus on their core values to ensure that they are staying true to their original mission.

Retaining an open mind to changing your approach doesn’t mean that you turn your back on your core motivation or goals – it merely means that you retain a creativity and flexibility to meet your objectives even when the ground has shifted beneath you. Read on to learn some more tips on how to adapt in order to win big. 

Create a plan and take the leap to financial independence. 

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Fleetwood Mac was right – you can go your own way.

The surest way to achieve prosperity and financial independence is to go your own way and start your own business. You’ll likely encounter plenty of naysayers along the way. Some will be voicing genuine concern for your wellbeing, while others’ motives may be more nefarious.

But if you are going to carve your own path to financial freedom you will have to learn to deal with the naysayers and uncertainty that comes with it. There are some useful strategies to keep in mind that will help keep you focused, confident and unwavering as you strike out on your own and stride toward the future you want to create. 

Find and build a network of support around you as you embark upon your new venture. Understanding that your loved ones and others may need time to understand and become adjusted to the change occurring in your life. You must also learn to cope with uncertainty and get used to feeling uncomfortable sometimes.

Bear these strategies in mind, and you will have a greater likelihood of success as you plan and then act to strike out on your own and build the future you have always dreamed of.