2010 is going to be a great year! 2009 is over, 2011 is not here yet, all we have is 2010! Let's make 2010 our best year yet!
We have accomplished and continue to accomplish amazing things. We are helping more and more people set themselves up for success, and we are stretching our goals this year! Our predication is that we will grow more this year, than the past 3 years combined!
Why can we make such bold predictions? Because we are focused, have great clients, work with great people, put ourselves in great situations to succeed! We don't accept mediocrity, we strive for excellence. We are working hard to set ourselves up for greater and greater success!
All that being said, we challenge you to do the same! Contact us and tell us what you are doing in 2010 to make it your best year ever. Best year in business, best year with your family, friends, etc...
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you reach your goals in 2010!
CCG
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
P.E.P.P. Preview
Below is a preview from Chad's upcoming book P.E.P.P. (Preparation, Execution, Persistence, and Patience). Be on the lookout for P.E.P.P. in the next 3-4 months! Any questions please contact us!
With anything we do in life ACTION is required to move forward. We can have the best plan in the world, set realistic goals, and put everything on paper, but without ACTION all of it is useless. I believe a lot of people get caught up in the "rocking chair" syndrome. That is where they are busy, but not doing the things that move them forward. A rocking chair moves but never forward. Here is the challenge. Ask yourself, "What ACTION can I take that will move me forward?" Even if you only move an inch, that is better than standing still. Also ask yourself, "What ACTION do I need to get rid of, so I can move forward?"Get out of your "rocking chair" syndrome and start moving in the right direction of your dreams and goals.Have you ever procrastinated? I know that I have. Do you have an idea for a business? Do you want to do something for your sweetheart? Your family? Yourself? I think everyone reading this right now has an idea that can make their life or the life of others better either spiritually, physically, financially, mentally, or emotionally, and now the key is to take action! Sarah and I are in the middle of making a lot of decisions both personally and professionally and the key is action. My parents once told me that when you have an idea, DO SOMETHING to make it come true. You might do something wrong, you might have to start over, but action creates progress. Either you gain momentum from your actions or you learn from them on what to do and what not to do. Momentum is key to watching an idea come to fruition. I am learning along the way, but everyday I am gaining momentum which creates excitement and more importantly results. If you want to start a business, go back to school, make a relationship stronger, I say start NOW! Some might say, “but it will take “years” before I see results” my answer is this, “yes it might, however where will you be in “years” if you don’t act?” One thing is for certain is that time will not stop. So in 2-5 years from now will your life be different? Or will it be the same and you keep looking back saying those famous words, “I wish I would have”?Also many times people won’t take action for two major reasons FOF, and FOP. FOF is the fear of failure and FOP is the fear of people. Why are we continuing to conform to a society that gives us a 90% chance of being dead or broke at the age of 65? I am not trying to scare you or make you mad, I am just trying to make you think! You don’t have to take it from me, if you will follow 100 people at the age of 65 you will find that 25% of them will be dead. Of the people that live to be 65 here is the rough breakdown:-40% have to rely on relatives to survive-30% will rely on welfare and social security to make it-20% will still be working. I am sure that not one of the 90% said I can’t wait to turn 65 so I can end up in one of these buckets. Why then do so many end up this way? Real simple they didn’t take action and they conformed to a society that says, “don’t take risks, you can’t do it, just get a good job and try to save a little money for retirement.” Here is what I say, “Life is too short, take action and take it NOW!”
With anything we do in life ACTION is required to move forward. We can have the best plan in the world, set realistic goals, and put everything on paper, but without ACTION all of it is useless. I believe a lot of people get caught up in the "rocking chair" syndrome. That is where they are busy, but not doing the things that move them forward. A rocking chair moves but never forward. Here is the challenge. Ask yourself, "What ACTION can I take that will move me forward?" Even if you only move an inch, that is better than standing still. Also ask yourself, "What ACTION do I need to get rid of, so I can move forward?"Get out of your "rocking chair" syndrome and start moving in the right direction of your dreams and goals.Have you ever procrastinated? I know that I have. Do you have an idea for a business? Do you want to do something for your sweetheart? Your family? Yourself? I think everyone reading this right now has an idea that can make their life or the life of others better either spiritually, physically, financially, mentally, or emotionally, and now the key is to take action! Sarah and I are in the middle of making a lot of decisions both personally and professionally and the key is action. My parents once told me that when you have an idea, DO SOMETHING to make it come true. You might do something wrong, you might have to start over, but action creates progress. Either you gain momentum from your actions or you learn from them on what to do and what not to do. Momentum is key to watching an idea come to fruition. I am learning along the way, but everyday I am gaining momentum which creates excitement and more importantly results. If you want to start a business, go back to school, make a relationship stronger, I say start NOW! Some might say, “but it will take “years” before I see results” my answer is this, “yes it might, however where will you be in “years” if you don’t act?” One thing is for certain is that time will not stop. So in 2-5 years from now will your life be different? Or will it be the same and you keep looking back saying those famous words, “I wish I would have”?Also many times people won’t take action for two major reasons FOF, and FOP. FOF is the fear of failure and FOP is the fear of people. Why are we continuing to conform to a society that gives us a 90% chance of being dead or broke at the age of 65? I am not trying to scare you or make you mad, I am just trying to make you think! You don’t have to take it from me, if you will follow 100 people at the age of 65 you will find that 25% of them will be dead. Of the people that live to be 65 here is the rough breakdown:-40% have to rely on relatives to survive-30% will rely on welfare and social security to make it-20% will still be working. I am sure that not one of the 90% said I can’t wait to turn 65 so I can end up in one of these buckets. Why then do so many end up this way? Real simple they didn’t take action and they conformed to a society that says, “don’t take risks, you can’t do it, just get a good job and try to save a little money for retirement.” Here is what I say, “Life is too short, take action and take it NOW!”
Challenge Yourself!
Challenging ourselves can be tough! We get caught up in our day to day duties and sometimes we forget why are are doing these things on a daily basis!I want you to think about, and write down, all the things you want to accomplish in the next 18 months, both personally and professionally.
The great thing about success is that everyone defines it a little differently. One thing that I am sure of is that my definition of success won't motivate you to do anything, and vice-versa your definition will probably not motivate me. We all have to come up with our own definition. When I say think about and write it down, what I mean is get specific. To say, “I want to make more money” isn't good enough. Write down why you want to make more money. Some people want more money to save it, others to spend it. Some want to be able to give it to their children, families, or charities, and yet others think it will make them more important. Having a vision of what you want to accomplish is more than just money. There are many different areas to think about. Family, career, your finances, your health, your relationships with your friends, your social life, etc….the list can go on and on, but the key here is to let your imagination run.
Don’t get caught in your box.I have to believe that all of us sometimes don’t think big enough. I think big, and that has allowed me things in life that others might not have the chance to experience, yet I was very humbled after I read a story on about Steve Wynn. Steve Wynn built the first “Mega” Casino in Las Vegas Nevada (The Mirage, which is now owned by MGM). When Steve built it he had a construction loan, and his goal was to pay off the loan in seven years. When he went to his accountants and all of his financial team, he asked them what it was going to take to pay off the loan in his seven year time frame. After they did the math they told him that he would have to profit $1 million dollars a day, 365 days a year, for the next seven years. If that happened he would be free of his loan in seven years. $1 million dollars a day profit, after he paid all his staff, and all his bills he would need to have $1 million dollars left each day, every day for the next seven years. Wow! To me that seemed impossible, but to Steve it wasn’t. Steve set his vision, to pay the loan off in seven years, and then he shared with everyone on his team. They put a game plan together, and began to execute. Well Mr. Wynn didn’t pay off his loan in seven years; he did it in 18 MONTHS!!!! A year and a half is all it took for him to pay it off, which means he probably profited 4,5,6,7,8 millions dollars a day, every day!! The best part about it is that after 18 months, all that profit went to him!Now I am not saying that all of us are going to profit $1 million dollars a day, but I would say that the story is a good reminder for all of us to think bigger than what we do. As Steve said, “Doubts don’t build empires…..Imagination does.”So let your imagination run as you set your vision and goals.
Stretch you mind, spirit, and body and you just might be amazed at the results.We have a mission in 2010! That is for the next 18 months to “stretch” our thinking, and we encourage you to do the same!
We have accomplished and continue accomplishing amazing things inside CCG, and those accomplishments are only going to get bigger and bigger, and help more and more people set themselves up for success. We are looking forward to the next 18 months and plan to grow even more in the next 18 months than we have in the past 10 years. We encourage you to get out there too, and make great things happen in 2010!
Good Luck in 2010!
CCG
The great thing about success is that everyone defines it a little differently. One thing that I am sure of is that my definition of success won't motivate you to do anything, and vice-versa your definition will probably not motivate me. We all have to come up with our own definition. When I say think about and write it down, what I mean is get specific. To say, “I want to make more money” isn't good enough. Write down why you want to make more money. Some people want more money to save it, others to spend it. Some want to be able to give it to their children, families, or charities, and yet others think it will make them more important. Having a vision of what you want to accomplish is more than just money. There are many different areas to think about. Family, career, your finances, your health, your relationships with your friends, your social life, etc….the list can go on and on, but the key here is to let your imagination run.
Don’t get caught in your box.I have to believe that all of us sometimes don’t think big enough. I think big, and that has allowed me things in life that others might not have the chance to experience, yet I was very humbled after I read a story on about Steve Wynn. Steve Wynn built the first “Mega” Casino in Las Vegas Nevada (The Mirage, which is now owned by MGM). When Steve built it he had a construction loan, and his goal was to pay off the loan in seven years. When he went to his accountants and all of his financial team, he asked them what it was going to take to pay off the loan in his seven year time frame. After they did the math they told him that he would have to profit $1 million dollars a day, 365 days a year, for the next seven years. If that happened he would be free of his loan in seven years. $1 million dollars a day profit, after he paid all his staff, and all his bills he would need to have $1 million dollars left each day, every day for the next seven years. Wow! To me that seemed impossible, but to Steve it wasn’t. Steve set his vision, to pay the loan off in seven years, and then he shared with everyone on his team. They put a game plan together, and began to execute. Well Mr. Wynn didn’t pay off his loan in seven years; he did it in 18 MONTHS!!!! A year and a half is all it took for him to pay it off, which means he probably profited 4,5,6,7,8 millions dollars a day, every day!! The best part about it is that after 18 months, all that profit went to him!Now I am not saying that all of us are going to profit $1 million dollars a day, but I would say that the story is a good reminder for all of us to think bigger than what we do. As Steve said, “Doubts don’t build empires…..Imagination does.”So let your imagination run as you set your vision and goals.
Stretch you mind, spirit, and body and you just might be amazed at the results.We have a mission in 2010! That is for the next 18 months to “stretch” our thinking, and we encourage you to do the same!
We have accomplished and continue accomplishing amazing things inside CCG, and those accomplishments are only going to get bigger and bigger, and help more and more people set themselves up for success. We are looking forward to the next 18 months and plan to grow even more in the next 18 months than we have in the past 10 years. We encourage you to get out there too, and make great things happen in 2010!
Good Luck in 2010!
CCG
Sunday, January 3, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year from The Chad Carden Group! What happens every new year? Most people reflect back on the year past, and make "new year resolutions" for the future. We believe this is a time to start fresh. People say all the time "I don't set new year resolutions because I never stick to them". We say make this year be different! Actually set a few "resolutions" or whatever you want to call them, that you truly need to accomplish. There are five areas of life that we can all work on: Spiritual, Physical, Financial, Mental, and Emotional. Pick one, two, or all five and think about where you want to or need to grow this year. Set some benchmarks, and take action. Progress is a funny thing, once you begin to see it motivation increases which cause more progress.
The goal of 2010 is to keep moving forward. Get out of your rut, and move in a direction that is right for you! If you move an inch or a mile, that is not relevant at this time. What is relevant is that you move forward, in a predetermined direction, that will help you grow in your life!
Please check out our schedule and if we are going to be close to you please let us know! We would love to meet with anyone looking to grow personally or professionally!
Also Chad will be finishing his book "P.E.P.P" in the first half of 2010. Be on the lookout for this amazing book on how to get what you want in life!
Happy New Year!
CCG
The goal of 2010 is to keep moving forward. Get out of your rut, and move in a direction that is right for you! If you move an inch or a mile, that is not relevant at this time. What is relevant is that you move forward, in a predetermined direction, that will help you grow in your life!
Please check out our schedule and if we are going to be close to you please let us know! We would love to meet with anyone looking to grow personally or professionally!
Also Chad will be finishing his book "P.E.P.P" in the first half of 2010. Be on the lookout for this amazing book on how to get what you want in life!
Happy New Year!
CCG
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