When was the last time you made a commitment to do something, only to realize later on that you wouldn’t be able to accomplish it? Quitting can sometimes be the easiest thing in the world to do – if the task is harder than we expected, or if we have other priorities, or if we...Read More

Every day, I meet and get e-mails from people who are trying to take the next step in their lives.   Some want to start their own business, some want a promotion, still others want a more fulfilling life with their families. I give everyone the same advice – you have to ask to get what you...Read More

  Even before I became a triathlete, my philosophy on life was that when the going gets tough the tough TRI harder. As a business coach I get to see first-hand that when the going actually does gets tough, most people quit and bail out.  I’ve learned that the only difference between tri and triumph...Read More

1. Write It Down Do a brain dump and write everything down that’s on your mind. Writing reduces worry and organizes your thoughts. 2. Prioritize Or Die You need to prioritize or you will have a clean garage but get fired from your job. Decide what is important and do that first. Otherwise you may...Read More

 When was the last time you made a commitment to do something, only to realize later on that you wouldn’t be able to accomplish it? Quitting can sometimes be the easiest thing in the world to do – if the task is harder than we expected, or if we have other priorities, or if we...Read More

  Being successful is hard work. The path to success is never easy, but I know there are many of you out there who are willing and ready give everything you’ve got to get there.  However, there is one big stumbling block that all of us hit, and I’ve heard this time and time again...Read More

There are so many things out there that can hinder the fulfillment of our hopes and dreams. However, the main thing that stops people before they start is an internal emotion – FEAR. Opportunity pushes us out of our comfort zone and that in and of itself makes us fearful. When this happens we have one of two...Read More

Hey Everyone, As I am closing the book on 2011, I am shocked by the same question I have been asked 3 times this week, by 3 different people.  The question is, “Why I never slow down, why I never quit re-inventing myself and my speaking topics, and why I have my hands in so...Read More

Interview Done By Mike Wilkerson MW: When you got to New York and got off the plane what were you thinking? TanaG:  I was so looking forward to the competition that excitement gathered such an eagerness in me I couldn’t wait to encounter the other contestants and Mr. Trump. This stirred an innermost ambition that...Read More

  So how do you add urgency to your sales? Here are a few common words and methods that have worked for me and my business. Common words used to express urgency: LIMITED TIME ONLY TODAY HURRY ACT NOW RUSH LAST CHANCE DEADLINE FINAL CLOSE-OUT GOING OUT-OF-BUSINESS ONE DAY ONLY NEVER AGAIN CLEARANCE DON’T DELAY...Read More