Life Advice

Learning Never Stops: Invest in Your Growth Before Life Demands It

It turns out that discovering where your customers are heading requires more than just intuition—it requires intentional learning. You’ve probably heard it before: invest 10% of your revenue into your education.And if you’re like most people, you might agree it’s a great idea—for other people. Maybe you’ve already invested in a college degree, believing it […]

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Simplify Your Business Growth: The Power of a Core Philosophy

It turns out that one of the most effective ways to simplify your business—and your life—is by choosing a core philosophy to guide you. When you operate from a solid set of principles, you gain clarity and direction, and you make things easier on yourself by knowing exactly where to focus. At ActionCOACH, we have

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Choosing Happiness Over Stress: The Power of Controlling Your Thoughts

There was a day I found myself thinking about the contrast between being happy and unhappy, which led me to reflect on the value—or lack thereof—of stress. Now, I’m not someone who believes that we can simply say, “I choose not to feel stress,” and magically make it disappear. But, I do think there’s merit

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Master the Art of Communication: Move Beyond Parent and Child to Adult Engagement

Communication isn’t as straightforward as it seems. There are three core levels: Parent, Child, and Adult. Let’s break it down: When you communicate from a Parent or Child perspective, you force your listeners into the opposite role. In a business context, if you speak from a Parent perspective, you’re pushing your employees into a Child

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Free Time vs. Comfort Zone: Breaking the Chains for Real Success

Let’s tackle another excuse that keeps you shackled in your comfort zone: free time. Ever heard yourself say, “I’ll have to give up TV” or whatever else you enjoy? Sure, that might be part of it. But here’s the kicker: successful business owners actually enjoy more free time than you do, especially if you’re constantly

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Embracing Freedom After Perturbation

After a period of perturbation, you often feel a newfound sense of freedom. This feeling, though temporary, can be incredibly empowering. You may soon encounter your next limiting belief, restarting the cycle of perturbation. However, in the interim, you’ll likely experience rapid growth and find tasks that once seemed daunting become manageable and even enjoyable.

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Why Does Having It All Seem So Hard?

Why does the idea of “having it all” feel so elusive? There’s ample evidence of successful individuals managing their lives seamlessly while building extraordinary businesses with their remaining time. So, why isn’t this the norm for everyone? Let’s delve into two intriguing statistics. Approximately 3% of people write down and achieve their goals. Yes, just

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Embracing Perturbation: The Catalyst for Growth

That sense of discomfort you feel just before making a change—the pressure, fear, and anxiety—that’s perturbation. It occurs whenever you approach the edge of your comfort zone. Each time you reach this boundary, the same set of emotions arise, disrupting your mind. Your child mind uses these emotions to mess with you, attempting to keep

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