“Vision means having a firm grasp of the principles of cause and effect so that you can predict the likely outcome.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
Monday Motivation-Don’t allow passion to overwhelm or replace your critical thinking
“If you allow your passion to overwhelm or replace your critical thinking, following that passion will become more of a hindrance to your success than a help.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
Monday Motivation-The masters of this world are cursed with the same weaknesses
“The masters of this world are cursed with the same weaknesses as everyone else but simply do not allow themselves to use those shortcomings as excuses.” Charles Marshall © 2007 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from Shattering the Glass Slipper; Destroying Fairy-Tale Thinking Before It Destroys You
Five things about purpose that your personal success coach might not tell you
1] There is no such destination called “purpose.” If success is defined as the process of fulfilling your potential, then as you grow, your direction in life will change as your purpose molds to fit your growth. Think of purpose as a transitional state or a journey, rather than a place you arrive and camp […]
Monday Motivation-Believe it is possible
“In order for anything to be accomplished in this world, one must first believe it is possible.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
But Don’t Take My Word For It
I could sit here and tell you about how much fun we have at my events, or I could step away from the microphone and let my clients have their say!
Life and death leadership
This might be one of the most important leadership lessons I’ve ever learned or communicated. But first, let me ask you a question. Is tearing up a bird’s nest an act of cruelty or kindness? Last year my wife and I noticed a couple of birds flying up to the dryer exhaust vent above the […]
Monday Motivation-Not making a decision is making a decision
“Not making a decision is making a decision.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
Monday Motivation-Telling whether you’re on the right path
“If your windshield is obstructed or blurry, you’re going to have a hard time telling whether you’re on the right path in life–or whether you are still on the road at all.” Charles Marshall © 2013 Charles Marshall. Excerpt from The Seven Powers of Success
The Deception of Someday
Do you believe in “someday”? Are you thinking that someday you’ll be rich, someday you’ll save some money, someday you’ll find the right person, someday you’ll lose weight? Those who believe in “someday” are fairy-tale thinkers who believe that “someday” is when the magic finally arrives. They wait for it like children waiting for Christmas […]