Tip #518 - 5 Quick Morning Tasks For Efficient Living

We talk a lot about how to be successful, to be a good leader and to make a change in the world and in your future. Dale Carnegie has left many wise messages on how to communicate, how to relate to people and how to create good habits. So with that in mind, it's always intriguing to read what other people think are good habits to create a successful and productive day. James Reinhart's infographic on 5 morning rituals struck us as helpful because of how practical (and quick!) his recommendations are. While we like all 5 steps, here are 2 you can start right now and see the results of: 1.) 7 minutes of exercise in the morning. No, we are not going to turn into your personal trainer and tell you all the exercises you "Should" do or "Need" to be doing right now. We aren't going to talk about your weight goal or BMI. However, 7 minutes of exercise is a great way to start the day because it's not too much of a time commitment but it is, as Reinhart so eloquently puts it, " long enough to shake off any residual sluggishness from the night before - including that extra glass of wine." 2.) Pick 3 Wins for the day. Focusing on the positive and finding 3 things each day to be celebrated is an amazing habit to help take the sting of failure away and to keep perspective. "Worry vanishes when I keep my mind open to the many blessings I possess." Dale Carnegie knew what he was talking about and it seems Reinhart understands the value of focusing on the positive. This shift in mindset can and will absolutely result in more efficient and effective living because you won't be so bogged down by any failure or negative interactions. Ready to tackle all 5 tasks? Visit the article here:  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230734 For more information, visit our website!

Tip #517 - 5 Winning Basics for Success

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In leadership and sales training meetings, the focus is always on the importance of fundamentals. In every aspect of leadership and sales as processes, mastering the basics often means success and increased opportunity in businesses and organizations.

 

Teams win or lose based on that same continuous focus of doing the basics well. The fundamentals win games, and it is the same with organizations and achievement. Doing the simple things well is a must for businesses today. The basics count.

In Dale Carnegie's famous Golden Book, which focuses on the Carnegie Principles from How to Win Friends and Influence People and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, the fundamentals of successful relationship building found therein give all of us the best advice possible.

Dale Carnegie Training offers five important basics that make us all winners in business and in life:

• Become a Friendlier Person: Be honest and never complain to the customers. Show a genuine interest in their needs and wants and smile as much as you can.

• Win People to Your Way of Thinking: Show respect and get others to do most of the talking. Sell from the customer's point of view, not yours.

• Be a Leader: Show appreciation and give praise to others. Ask questions. Use encouragement and try to make the customer happy.

• Fundamental Principles for Overcoming Worry: Prepare for challenges and try to improve them by learning.

• Don't Worry About Criticism: Remember that an unjust criticism is often disguised as a compliment. Just do the best you can.

No matter what we do for a living, from accountant to footballer, there is indeed pure gold in the words of Dale Carnegie.  Success is always driven best when it focuses on common sense.