Issue 47 December ' 08

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Next Steps Newsletter from James Sweetman and Associates

What it takes to excel

1 Optimism
Belief in a better future, and that we can always do better.

2 Dare to Dream
Frequently ask – ‘what do I want?’ and never be afraid to dream bold.

3 Convert Dreams into goals
Goals are dreams with deadlines. Remember one day is not a day of the week.

4 Convert goals into action
Knowledge is only potential power – you have to take action, both swift and persistent.

5 Discipline
Doing what you need to do, when you need to do it, even though you don’t want to do it.

6 Personal Responsibility
Taking ownership of your decisions, behaviours and how you choose to respond to situations.

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Recommended Reading

Richard Branson's Autobiography
Losing my Virginity
A fascinating insight into the life and mind of the successful, influential and often maverick man that is Richard Branson. Live the excitement of his boating and ballooning adventures and learn more about what makes this incredible man tick.
 
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Gratitude & Completion

With Christmas fast approaching, this is the time of the year for taking stock. Despite the economic doom and gloom we all have plenty to be grateful for. With a few weeks of 2008 left it is also an opportunity to reflect on the year just gone, and complete any unfinished business we may have.

This article contains 20 powerful questions that have the themes of gratitude and completion running through them. Grab a pen and paper and maybe a cup of something warm and give yourself the luxury of 20 minutes to reflect on 2008.

What matters most should never be at the mercy of what matters least. Goethe

Overcoming Overwhelm

By Jack Canfield

Sometimes the issues we are facing or the goals we are working towards seem overwhelming.
We rarely see these issues or goals as a series of small, achievable tasks, but in reality, breaking down a large goal into smaller tasks—and accomplishing them one at a time—is exactly how any big goal gets achieved.

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7 Reality Checks for you and your Business

In business, just like in life, positive thinking is vital. But so too is dealing with current realities. Balancing these two, sometimes opposing viewpoints, can be a challenge. As a way of staying focused here are 7 reality checks that are useful for you and your business.

 

And finally...

"Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. You don't fail overnight. Instead, failure is a few errors in judgment, repeated every day."


Jim Rohn

 
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Welcome to the Dec. '08 edition of Next Steps

It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us again. The lead article this month is all about acknowledging the positives in our lives, something that is even more important in these economically challenging times.

It is easy to become overwhelmed at this time of year and the article by Jack Canfield shares some useful strategies for overcoming overwhelm.

Reality checks for your business and what it takes to excel (at anything) complete this month's edition.

As this is the last Next Steps of 2008 I would like to wish you all a wonderful and wonder-filled Christmas and New Year.

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