For this week’s blog article, I am going to explore what a quote from John Maxwell means to me. This quote is that “Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.” Motivation is powerful – it gives you the spark to begin. But motivation alone won’t carry you to the finish line. When the…
Leading yourself isn’t always easy. It is an ongoing challenge, especially when it comes to health. I like to read inspirational quotes and one quote I discovered when asking ChatGPT for motivation is the following: “Freedom begins the moment you choose not to feed the craving, but to feed your purpose instead.” 1. Recognize the…
My company, Kalculated Decisions, ran a networking event this past Wednesday with some educational presentations on Navigating Business Through All the Noise. During the Q & A portion of this event, one of the attendees asked for strategies to beat procrastination. This inspired me to write this article on how to overcome procrastination. In this…
For the past several months, I’ve been on a journey to live with greater focus, consistency, and discipline. This pursuit was sparked by a quote I came across on LinkedIn from Steven Bartlett, host of The Diary of a CEO podcast. He wrote: “Success has three ingredients: focus, consistency, and discipline. Six months of these…
I was inspired to write this week’s article by a quote from my favorite author, John C. Maxwell. John Maxwell says: “Leadership develops daily, not in a day.” This is an important message, and it is one that I embrace. It is why I keep taking on new leadership roles in Toastmasters every year. A…
If you want to become an unstoppable leader and create unshakable results, you don’t need more talent – you need better habits. The secret lies in a powerful trio: focus, consistency, and discipline. These three qualities form the foundation of high performance and lasting impact. Focus Focus is the ability to direct your attention and…
Have you ever had a coach? Someone who asked you hard questions to challenge your thinking and to help you learn? What about coaching yourself? I don’t think you need another person in your life to be your coach. You can be your own coach by adopting a journaling and self-coaching habit where you regularly…
How do you build confidence? One step at a time! In this article I want to explore this concept in more detail. I want to stress the importance of regularly celebrating and achieving small wins in your life. Each time you have a personal victory in your life, no matter how small, your confidence increases….
Routines in life are powerful. They can help us to consistently repeat behaviors over time and to get consistent results. But getting stuck in a routine isn’t always the best option. If you always do things the same way, you won’t innovate or try new things. This can prevent you from learning and improving. I…
