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The P word that’s packed with power!
ERSISTENCE! Without it – not much happens. Chances are, the first time you attempt something, you’re not going to be successful. Without persistence you’ll just throw in the towel, roll over and expire. Persistence is the ‘fall down seven times, get up eight’ principle. It’s dipping down inside of you for that energy to do…
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Wine and Meat vs. Rum and Roti
A Chinese aphorism states: “The wise individual’s friendship is as light as water. The small minded person’s relationship is as sticky and sweet as honey.” A couple years ago I decided to end a friendship. I found the relationship to be very draining – the person to be sometimes reproachful. I remember another friend voicing…
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No faith in oneself looks like this…
Phillip II of Spain put in charge of the invincible Armada the Duke of Medina Sidonia a man who had not faith in himself, no faith in his ability and no faith in his men. And if you think this description is harsh – here is the letter the Duke wrote to the King, upon…
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The Power isn’t in the Money…
Radix Malorum est Cupiditas – The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Money doesn’t grow on trees If I just had more money I would… It’s sad that so much faith is put in money. We think about money ALL the time. Getting more. Getting by. Getting out of debt. Winning the…
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The Burden of Greatness
When artists create masterpieces and bestsellers, they feel an unrealistic expectation to repeat the miraculous. The same is true for many high-achieving women. This obsessive pursuit can lead to great accomplishments. It can also lead to frustration, exhaustion and a disconnection from ourselves and our emotions. No doubt this has an effect on our relationships…
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Fearing success more than failure
This is not a new thought. Many times we say it quite confidently: “I think I fear success more than I fear failure” But that’s as far as we dare go. Having said it – we’ve admitted it and somehow feel absolved. If only for a moment. Failure is familiar – like a worn shoe,…
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The magic ingredient for creating success
Give yourself the touch of gold! I have these instructions printed out and pasted on the front of a book by Chet Holmes called “The Ultimate Sales Machine.” (Brilliant book – if you don’t have a copy – get it, and thank me later) – “The great ones in life are not those who are…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.
I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 