One year does
not a habit make.
Not exact matches
If an honest appraisal of your own to - do list
habits doesn't convince you (really, you never
make them then lose them or forget about them?)
MADD Coffee's love for humanity is
not just found in their daily pledge to
make a difference in the lives of their customers and the community through providing quality and organic coffee rather, it is seen also in their
habit and act of giving.
If your team members haven't
made it a
habit to write down everything they've done so far, you will want to encourage them to spend some time retroactively reproducing their sales conversations and processes.
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habit of her dad's will
make anyone more successful
Inexperienced managers, for example, are going to
make mistakes as a matter of course; those of us with more experience may become so set in our
habits that we don't even recognize there are other ways of doing things.
One such example, CompanyMileage, offers businesses a way to monitor their employees» driving
habits to
make sure they aren't fudging their vehicle expenses.
«I discovered that spending some extra moments in bed, centering myself toward the day, wasn't so much a
habit as an essential way of being, and it
made me much more productive as a thinker and writer,» she relates.
Successful leaders don't
make a
habit of dwelling on the negative; they look for an opportunity to put a positive spin on things.
Alexei's point is that we shouldn't
make a
habit of
making decisions that way; that's
not the sort of people — the sort of community — we should want to be.
Know this: it's
not just the books you read; the mere
habit of
making yourself read each day, and keeping to a plan, is a major ingredient in success.
Whenever possible,
make a
habit of replying within 24 hours (and remember to use out - of - office reminders if you won't be able to do so).
Cord - cutting, instantly - available highlights on social media, increased viewing options and changing viewing
habits... all those factors and more
make «business as usual» an untenable strategy
not just for sports but for the entertainment industry in general.
It might
not always be easy to incorporate these
habits into daily life, but that's what
makes the people who do so interesting — they go against the grain, and that's undeniably interesting.
Although I wasn't particularly curious about my sleeping
habits before trying it, the Nokia Sleep has actually
made going to sleep more fun for me.
While he was
making major investments in the knowledge of his people, it was
not transferring into the required
habits.
These bad
habits are distracting to others and
make you appear immature and
not serious.
For companies that typically
make a
habit of
not promoting from within, establishing a strong sense of teamwork and common ground with the leadership team can be a challenge.
She considers
Nest Labs» Internet - connected thermostats as being a type of robot that can sense changes in its environment like rising temperature and then
make adjustments based on a person's personal
habits, even though those thermostats don't have arms or heads like people expect robots to have.
Many people start
habits that don't
make them happy without realizing it.
Again, if you don't
make a
habit of calling in sick, there probably won't be questions about it.
[When you] start to
make a
habit of realizing that formal leadership isn't the same thing as running a discussion, you
make it easier to have a culture where people can speak up and, if they know something relevant, take the lead.»
In any case, if you get in the
habit of asking yourself a few of the following questions before
making a «big» purchase, you can easily remove some spending on items that don't add to your long term happiness and financial goals.
Not only has it
made itself the world's largest online retailer, but it's permanently altered the retail world, causing seismic shifts in consumer spending
habits as well as changing the game for all brick - and - mortar businesses.
To
make sure you're
not falling victim to diet - derailing health myths or following antiquated advice, we've rounded up bogus «healthy»
habits that will only leave you wider and softer than before.
While even the most well - intentioned among us can have a bad day and be too short or too egotistical with a coworker or boss, it's in your best interest to
not make it a
habit.
Having a number is going to
make such a dramatic change in so many of the decisions you
make,
habits you cultivate and people you associate with that the benefits will be so extraordinary, it won't matter if the original method of getting to a number had a technical flaw or two buried in it.
Some common themes that emerge from millionaires who are asked for advice is that
making a million dollars doesn't happen overnight, and it requires consistent hard work and good
habits.
By
not doing the things I knew would
make me better —
habits like exercising, meditating, and creating gratitude lists — I deprived my body and mind of the energy that these types of positive activities create.
Don't
Make This A
Habit - Boomerangs are only amusing for so many throws.
That said, all the
habits and planning in the world will
not make life more predictable.
(You seem to want to help people
make change, why
not support a product that can help reach more people to develop solid goal achievement
habits!)
(Heffernan touches on the big - picture disservice in the media's insidious practice of narrowing our horizons for profit, rather than expanding them in the public interest: «[Media companies] know that when we buy a newspaper or a magazine, we aren't looking for a fight... The search for what is familiar and comfortable underlies our media consumption
habits in just the same way as it
makes us yearn for Mom's mac»n' cheese.»)
You don't want to get in
habit of relying on merchant cash advances since its higher cost can
make it very difficult to manage future cash flow.
But the
habits that can
make you rich haven't changed.
Though it's always a good investing
habit to
make purchases on short - term weakness, I don't advise timing Fund investments by waiting for such pullbacks, nor do I trade the Fund - I still own every share I've ever purchased).
Being an authorized user can also hurt your score if the account holder doesn't pay the bill on time, so
make sure you ask someone with good credit
habits.
I'm a little late AGAIN getting this out... I promise
not to
make a
habit of it but I've been super busy getting the new business started.
[01:10] Introduction [02:45] James welcomes Tony to the podcast [03:35] Tony's leap year birthday [04:15] Unshakeable delivers the specific facts you need to know [04:45] What James learned from Unshakeable [05:25] Most people panic when the stock market drops [05:45] Getting rid of your fear of investing [06:15] Last January was the worst opening, but it was a correction [06:45] You are losing money when you sell on corrections [06:55] Bear markets come every 5 years on average [07:10] The greatest opportunity for a millennial [07:40] Waiting for corrections to invest [08:05] Warren Buffet's advice for investors [08:55] If you miss the top 10 trading days a year... [09:25] Three different investor scenarios over a 20 year period [10:40] The best trading days come after the worst [11:45] Investing in the current world [12:05] What Clinton and Bush think of the current situation [12:45] The office is far bigger than the occupant [13:35] Information helps reduce fear [14:25] James's story of the billionaire upset over another's wealth [14:45] What money really is [15:05] The story of Adolphe Merkle [16:05] The story of Chuck Feeney [16:55] The importance of the right mindset [17:15] What fuels Tony [19:15] Find something you care about more than yourself [20:25]
Make your mission to surround yourself with the right people [21:25] Suffering
made Tony hungry for more [23:25] By feeding his mind, Tony found strength [24:15] Great ideas don't interrupt you, you have to pursue them [25:05] Never - ending hunger is what matters [25:25] Richard Branson is the epitome of hunger and drive [25:40] Hunger is the common denominator [26:30] What you can do starting right now [26:55] Success leaves clues [28:10] What it means to take massive action [28:30] Taking action commits you to following through [29:40] If you do nothing you'll learn nothing [30:20] There must be an emotional purpose behind what you're doing [30:40] How does Tony ignite creativity in his own life [32:00] «How is
not as important as «why» [32:40] What and why unleash the psyche [33:25] Breaking the
habit of focusing on «how» [35:50] Deep Practice [35:10] Your desired outcome will determine your action [36:00] The difference between «what» and «why» [37:00] Learning how to chunk and group [37:40] Don't mistake movement for achievement [38:30] Tony doesn't negotiate with his mind [39:30] Change your thoughts and change your biochemistry [40:00] The bad
habit of being stressed [40:40] Beautiful and suffering states [41:50] The most important decision is to live in a beautiful state no matter what [42:40] Consciously decide to take yourself out of suffering [43:40] Focus on appreciation, joy and love [44:30] Step out of suffering and find the solution [45:00] Dealing with mercury poisoning [45:40] Tony's process for stepping out of suffering [46:10] Stop identifying with thoughts — they aren't yours [47:40] Trade your expectations for appreciation [50:00] The key to life — gratitude [51:40] What is freedom for you?
Five Keys to Investing Success
Make investing a
habit Set exciting goals Don't take unnecessary risks Keep time on your side Diversify
Make content production a
habit and create everyday, but create content blocks of time (reading isn't included) as you don't want to burn yourself out.
Don't
make a
habit of dumping your bad day all over your social media connections.
And if
not why and whenever you can kind of come to that analysis and you think well why am I hanging out with this person who
makes fun of me every time I'm with them and who encourages me to do these
habits that are
not good
habits.
Being conscious regarding resources and spending
habits is very sensible and can be a lot of fun, but of course there is a certain savings level where it does
not make any sense to decrease spendings even further.
Don't stop investing -: After
making your first investment move, don't stop the
habit of saving.
If a stock can
not trade through a resistance point or bounce at a support then it means it is weak... and we do
not want to
make a
habit of buying weak stocks.
If you have a
habit of covering expenses on the company credit card, or are taking out more and more loans to
make ends meet, chances are you should be refocusing your efforts on being debt - free and
not purchasing the plush commodities you've always wanted as a business owner.
Make investing a
habit Set exciting goals Don't take unnecessary risks Keep time on your side Diversify
«I had a co-worker that I
made a
habit of avoiding... it finally got to the point that we could
not effectively work together.
Well, if you
make a
habit of announcing information like that on Facebook, it won't take much for a hacker to figure out the answer to your security questions — especially if your Facebook account has no privacy controls.