8 WAYS TO START A PRODUCTIVE YEAR

1. Pause, look back and be thankful.  For some of us, 2012 has been a great year, while for others it has been a challenge. One thing is common though, there's always something that we can be thankful for.  That may be a good thought, but to see its real value, get a piece of paper and list down what you're thankful for. You'll be surprised how much there is to thank God for.   2. Get over the holidays! I'm...

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"I DON'T HAVE A CHOICE"

You may think that you don't have a choice, but you do. The real question is this, "Are you willing to take a risk?"  When you play it safe, your options become limited. (or you might even run out of options) The great men in the bible like David, Moses or Daniel, (or even in history) accomplished big things, not because they weighed the options, but because they took bold steps that weren't even an option in the first place. ...

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WINNING ISN'T THE ONLY ROUTE TO SUCCESS

From time to time, you'll lose or fail. But that's not a cue to quit. Besides, nobody said it's going to be easy. Respond right, you become much wiser. If there's a next time, you'll know better.  Your failures can bring life-changing lessons you won't otherwise realize by winning.  Winning isn't the only route to success. Losing or failing can even take you further if you will learn from it – and continue. Question: So when is it time to give up or move on? Answer: When you're ready...

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DECODING "LET'S HAVE COFFEE"

You can decode "Let's have coffee" in many ways. Let's have coffee. Let me help you. Let's have coffee. Let's do something together. Let's have coffee. Let me sell something to you. Let's have coffee. Bye now, hope never to see you. You'll save a lot of time simply by knowing the difference when someone asks you.  And the next time you tell someone "Let's have coffee," I guess it's fair to tell them what's...

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