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Get It Done Now!
Beating procrastination is an art in and of itself! But it is essential to the success of every business. Here are 5 tips on getting more done every day the easy way: 1. Put Your Subconscious to Work: Before you head to sleep at night, think about the outcomes you most desire the following day;…
Celebrity Moments
The Market is Up! I mean the furniture market. It was interesting because while traffic was down, the vendors I checked in with all said the orders being written were strong and they were very pleased. Not everyone is participating in the media event known as a recession. Celebrity moments! I had the privilege of…
Create Your Own Economy – Do’s and Don’ts
While I’m in the know, I stay in touch, abreast of the daily news, the markets and more, I’ve noticed that during this alleged and perceived downturn, there is a much more significant resistance amongst peers, business associates, and fellow entrepreneurs. We aren’t participating in the bad news; we are creating our own economies. Now,…
High Point Market Here I Come!
High Point Market here I come! Heading to High Point Furniture Market this week for a few days. I am speaking on Relationship Investing for the Interior Design Society. I’m a board member and excited to see the new directions we are headed. Jaclyn Smith unveils her home line! While at market, I am looking…
Relationship Investing for Real Business Returns
One of the essential keys to weathering the storms and vagaries of an unpredictable economy is to develop lasting relationships with your clients and consumers. It doesn’t matter if you are selling services or product, at the high end or the low end, what matters is that you have taken the time to develop long…
If vs. When
Often I catch myself and more often others talking about “if” something occurs as if they are waiting and not in control of it. There is very little we aren’t truly in control of, though few of us are willing to accept that responsibility. Make a conscious effort to change your language replacing “if” with…
Time Mastery In A Minute
Since we think about time, we need to manage our thoughts! Now this is a huge topic and I could devote a book to it, but I’m instead going to offer just a trio of quick tips:• Know Your Most Productive Time – Design your day to take advantage of your personally best productive time.…
Check Me Out On YouTube!
Family news! Check out the article here about great grandfather, Frank Lloyd Wright. They got in touch with all family in design and architecture related fields. Always fun to see my name in print especially with a publication as illustrious as the Chicago Tribune. Check me out on YouTube! I did a series of quick…
Eastern Promises
“Eastern Promises” – Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, Armin Mueller-Stahl While I do enjoy Viggo, this sort of film, fraught with what I deem to be senseless violence, simply seems to be the most popular genre these days. The best part about this was the title and it held far more promise than the…
Do vs. Be
Ever get the feeling that you aren’t a human being anymore but really a human doing? I certainly do. When was the last time you simply stopped all the busyness and spent time just being you?So many of us get trapped being busy, but not being productive. We have a myriad of irons in the…
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