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Goals – The Secret to Achieving Them This Year

Reach My Goals

Most of us made resolutions and set goals in January. But, sadly, many will never realize those objectives.

Let’s face it – setting goals is easy. And it’s just as easy to quickly become distracted, discouraged, and derailed. When that happens, most people give up or change direction.

It doesn’t have to be that way. As we move into the second half of the year, there is one secret that could energize your vision and give you momentum.

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The One Thing Every Great Leader Does Well

The One Thing Every Great Leader Does Well

There’s one thing that sets great leaders apart from average leaders. Most people can significantly improve effectiveness by focusing in this one area. If you missed this week’s webinar, you’re in luck! Here’s the recorded replay…

This week I hosted a webinar with my friends Jeff Goins, Dennis McIntee, Jonathan Milligan, and Justin Blaney, who specialize in helping people lead well.

Watch the Recording Now!

Want to hang out with us?

All of these speakers will also be with me later this month at the Boost Leader Summit in Dallas. There still time to join us – register for the live event or you can register for the BRAND NEW Live Streaming event!

Buying a Used iPhone? 9 Things You Should Know

How to Buy a Used iPhone

I was taken by surprise when I decided to purchase a new iPhone a couple of months ago.

And today I am sharing my experience with you. Because, with a little bit of patience, you’ll be able to save $1500-1700 each year like I am.

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Stuck? Sometimes You Just Need to Push the Button

stuck? press the button

I waited “patiently” for what seemed like an eternity.

I was starving. I watched from the passenger seat as she browsed the menu board.

I fiddled with a couple of apps on my iPad – attempting to get my mind off of my intense hunger.

Finally, I gave in – “Do you know what are you going to order?”

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The SIMPLE One-Page Business Plan

Simple One Page Business Plan Guide Template Michael Nichols

Most business planning approaches have one similar flaw – they’re far too complicated! The majority of organizations and leaders don’t need a 100-page business plan that sits on a remote shelf in a corner office somewhere collecting dust never again to see the light of day.

What they do need is a ridiculously simple, clear business plan that outlines:

  1. What you will do and what you will become.
  2. How you will reach your goals.
  3. Where you need to make improvements.

If you have not written (and are not regularly reviewing) a simple business plan, you will continue to  struggle with clarity, results, and profit.

I recently wrote an article, The ONE Reason Everyone Needs a SIMPLE Business Plan. Take a second to click over to review it because it will add value to this article.

For years, I struggled to make the progress that I knew was possible in my work and with my team. I knew I had to do something. So I developed a Simple, One-Page Business Plan Template.

The template really is simple – which is what allowed me to make significant progress and gain momentum. The template has 4 short sections – End, Action, Change, Review.

Today, I am going to give you a copy of my business plan guide and template. More about that in a moment.

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