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How to Avoid Distractions & Get Things Done

One thing is for certain, we live in a world with no shortage of distractions.

And it’s almost impossible to avoid distractions.

From technology that connects us to everything and everyone to the endless sources of entertainment all around us, modern life is a landmine full of distractions capable of derailing your progress each day.

I know it’s a major issue because I get so many questions on the subject.

A few common questions include:

How can I avoid distractions at work? How do I stop being distracted by thoughts? What can I do about being distra...

How to Get the Most Out of Your 14-Step Goal-Setting Guide

Now that you have your 14-Step Goal-Setting Guide it’s time to put it to good use. The simple act of setting goals puts you in the top 10% of all people. Think about how much you can do if you accomplish all of the goals that you set for yourself.

The 14-Step Goal-Setting Guide contains all of the steps that you need to set your goals and work toward achieving them.

In this post, I’ve outlined some of the most important parts of goal-setting, so that you can truly take advantage of the massiv...

6 Reasons Setting Goals is Important

One of the most common questions I am asked on a regular basis is “What is the importance of goal setting?” or “Is it really necessary to set goals?”.

I can personally attest to its importance in my own professional life, and I simply cannot overstate the fact that it always has been and remains one of the first steps you will take in your journey toward finding your true calling and unparalleled success.

To quote another expert on the subject, philanthropist, and author Tony Robbins, “...

6 Reasons Setting Goals are Important

One of the most common questions I am asked on a regular basis is “What is the importance of goal setting?” or “Is it really necessary to set goals?”.

I can personally attest to its importance in my own professional life, and I simply cannot overstate the fact that it always has been and remains one of the first steps you will take in your journey toward finding your true calling and unparalleled success.

To quote another expert on the subject, philanthropist, and author Tony Robbins, “Settin...

5 Reasons People Don’t Reach the Level of Success they Desire

It’s easy to have high aspirations…

It’s much less easy to make those dreams and goals a reality.

The truth is, many of us struggle the most with the daunting day-in and day-out repetition that yields the biggest results and makes the difference between success and failure.

It’s worth taking some time to dig deep and figure out what’s holding you back from reaching the next level of success because once you’ve named the thing that’s holding you back, you stand a chance at stepping over it and...

6 Tips for Building a Brand & Selling Internationally

International selling isn’t easy, but the rewards of your efforts can be well worth the work you put in. Go-getters all speak the same language regardless of where they happen to be born. They understand drive, determination, and focus immediately without anything getting lost in translation.

Entrepreneurs who want to take their mission to a global level may need a little more than just an unbreakable spirit. There’s an art to handling people from other cultures and identifying priorities tha...

5 Tips to Conduct an Effective Online Presentation

In this age of technology, one of the most common and effective ways to speak to your audience is virtually. There are many methods for hosting and online presentation whether it is through a Facebook Live, a YouTube video, a webinar, or even in video lessons.

However, how well you can reach your audience depends on how you manage your virtual sessions.

It is one thing to get your audience to tune in but another to keep their attention.

Before you start your virtual sessions, make sure you u...

5 Tips for Making More Money Online

For businesses, the digital economy is both a blessing and a curse.

The Internet, smartphones, and other digital innovations have given entrepreneurs unprecedented opportunities to reach customers, expand sales, and make money online.

If you seek a fortune through online business, it’s important to start with the fundamentals.

The following business basics will give you the foundation for success in the digital economy:

1. Solve a Problem

Customers don’t want to buy goods and services; the...

How Sales Have Changed: What You Must Do To Compete Online

The kind of sales that was commonplace decades ago doesn’t really exist in the same form today. It’s quite incredible how sales have changed…

I can attest to this fact, personally, as I built my business up from the days of the door-to-door salesman forced to do cold call sales to what it is now, a data-focused technologically driven business.

To make sure you don’t get left behind in today’s digital age of sales, read over the following ways strategies have changed over the years.

Ideally,...

6 Tips to Avoid Distractions While Giving Your Presentation

Knowing how to avoid distractions while giving your speech is essential to speaking success. Whether you are speaking to a live audience, conducting a one-on-one interview or addressing a group of people via Facebook Live, it is easy to get distracted.

Not only can this derail your message, but it can also cause your audience to lose interest or feel unimportant.

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Why Distractions Occur

While you are speaki...