Taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

At first was not jumping all over this and was hoping no one would nominate me.   And then it happened.   Rob Strong nominated me and shortly after my "fourteenth" favourite cousin Laura Colasanti-Gilmore nominated me.

We face many challenges and embraced this one to just do it.   There was a bit of good news since it was raining!  Well it was on with it just as the rain was stopping.

Very simple and quick with some fun!   The first take was not recorded so we had to do it again (thanks to Carmela for taking the video).

Don't forget to donate as well and to be aware of other great organizations and causes where we can make a difference.

Looking forward to seeing the AlphaKORians, Rob Santarossa and Lora Crestan taking the challenge. 

Enjoy:

5 Tips to Improve Work/Life Balance

Does work get in the way of your life or has work become your way of life?   How do you balance all the work-related tasks you need to complete each and every day, while balancing your personal life?  

Once upon a time we had three parts of our day which were split equally:  8 hours of work, 8 hours of leisure time and 8 hours of sleep.  Yes looking back this seems like a fairy tale now!  The new balance is more like 12 hours of work, 6 hours of sleep and 6 hours of a lot of other stuff not really leisure.

So how do you change this?  Here are 5 tips implemented that have made a difference.

1.  Separate your personal time from your work time
2.  Focus on the moment
3.  Early to rise and Prioritize
4.  Make time for just yourself
5.  Set realistic expectations

#1  Biggest challenge is some of us work 24x7 and still working on mastering this one and #2.

#3  Early risers are known to be more proactive, can better anticipate problems, are more optimistic and often have more family time after work

#4 is a personal favourite!

#5  Only you get define realistic expectations that you are confident you can accomplish.

How are you balancing your work/life? 

7 Beliefs Top Producers Possess

The 7 beliefs top producers possess are:

1.  I deserve to earn a great income
2.  Prospects need my product, service or solution
3.  I can ask my prospect any question
4.  There will always be someone else to sell to
5.  Senior decision makers are just people
6.  Sales is an honourable profession
7.  I earn the right to ask for the sale

In reading this list, it reminds us top producers are confident and focused while bringing the balance of trusted relationships.

I personally like #6.  By earning respect as an expert and trust from clients and prospects you are on the right path to success.

Which ones do you possess, agree or don't agree with?

What Motivates You?

What motivates you?

Successful people are full of energy, focused and accomplishing great things on a consistent basis.

Why are others not motivated?

Some people slowly walk into their office and their look shows clearly they are not motivated to be there.  Interactions are a challenge and the conversation is minimal and usually negative.

What motivates me?

One of my life long motivators has been the fear of failure.   This helps me keep my focus on being successful.   Being positive.  Being energetic.  Getting the task and goals completed as successful as possible.

The result of this focus?

Creating one's destiny.  Sure we get frustrated.   We vent.  We complain.   All part of the cycle.   Focusing your energy onto the positive side  will take you to your destiny as set out by you.  Watching your efforts turn into results and seeing the positive results motivate me.

Did you know you have the Power to motivate yourself?