by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Aug 19, 2014 | Business Plan, Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Performance Coaching
I believe even the most motivated person is going to hit some spots in life where their motivation subsides. To whatever extent one believes they do not possess the capacity to manage themselves in relation to their circumstances, their motivation diminishes. The...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Mar 28, 2014 | Effectiveness, Getting Organized, Goal Setting, Time Management
It is the end of the first quarter of 2014 and also a perfect time to take a REST from work so you can spring into action and make the second quarter even stronger than the first. How does resting help? Who has time to rest? In all reality, you might be saying, “I’m...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Dec 22, 2012 | Goal Setting
It’s the season where many parents are enthusiastically striving to keep a certain dream alive for their children. The dream of believing that someone or something magical still exists. It’s nothing short of miraculous to see, at what lengths, a parent or grandparent...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Sep 29, 2012 | Business Plan, Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Performance Coaching, Time Management
What is the one thing that if you did it either differently or more effectively would have made your 3rd quarter even better? Well, you have one more quarter to finish the the year strong! We hope the questions below help bring forth your best strategic thinking and...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Oct 17, 2011 | Goal Setting
Goal setting doesn’t work. They’re not supposed to work. You’re supposed to work! The purpose of setting goals is to inspire and motivate you to work smarter and more resourcefully . Does goal setting accomplish that purpose? Yes! Goals that are above the line do...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Jun 24, 2011 | Goal Setting
If you listen closely, you can hear many people mired in a mental and emotional quagmire. It sounds something like, “When I achieve ‘X’ then I’ll be happy. When I get a raise and earn a six figure salary then I’ll be happy. When I have $1,000,000 in...
