Tag Archives: Motivation

Fight for Every Customer Tooth and Nail

Posted on March 13, 2015 by motivationdoc

Having a good product range and other services that woo the customers is vital, but you need the right people, in the right place and at the right time for a successful business. Continue reading →

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The Blog is Back

Posted on January 7, 2015 by motivationdoc

Okay, so it’s been nearly a year since you’ve seen a blog from me. And, of course, I’m always harping on to other people and businesses that writing a blog is all part of “Building Your Brand”! And building your … Continue reading →

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There Is No Try

Posted on January 14, 2014 by motivationdoc

Just imagine for a moment that the weather has been really good and you decide to have barbecue this weekend. You phone all your friends to invite them over, and one of them says, ‘We have a couple of things … Continue reading →

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One Thing That We Fear

Posted on December 17, 2013 by motivationdoc

It sometimes surprises people when I tell them I get slightly nervous before a speaking or training event. They seem to think that because I’ve been doing it for years, nervousness would no longer be an issue. However “nerves” is … Continue reading →

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Negative Self-talk is Too Expensive

Posted on December 13, 2013 by motivationdoc

I’m always fascinated by the people who lift huge weights, particularly in competitions like the Olympic Games. There are events for men and women and they get up on stage to lift a bar with huge weights attached. I often … Continue reading →

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Hand Out Some Warm Glows

Posted on December 9, 2013 by motivationdoc

Do you remember how you felt after your last interaction with another person either on the phone or face to face? That person – it could have been a customer, a colleague, a friend or even a member of your … Continue reading →

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For More Success – Forget about Goals!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by motivationdoc

Many motivational speakers and self-help books will tell you that you must have goals. I’ve even advocated goal setting myself in the past. You write down your goals and detail them for family life, friends, finances, career, recreation, health, learning, education … Continue reading →

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Discover a Key Secret of Success

Posted on November 25, 2013 by motivationdoc

Do you know what one of the key secrets of success is – what makes people successful in business, sport or any other aspect of their lives? Let me come back to that in a minute. I was driving home … Continue reading →

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Warning; Don’t Let Other People Decide Your Behaviour

Posted on November 22, 2013 by motivationdoc

Has this ever happened to you? You’re about to meet or speak to someone in either your business or personal life. Perhaps it’s a customer a new colleague or even a friend of a friend and someone else describes this … Continue reading →

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What’s In a Name?

Posted on November 15, 2013 by motivationdoc

Did anyone ever get your name wrong? How did you feel? It may or not have bothered you; however it will bother many other people. A person’s name is very important to them; get it wrong at your peril. I … Continue reading →

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