This week, 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 an 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.
Sarah and I have been blessed at a very early age in life, but we are making a mission for the next 18 months to “stretch” our thinking, and we encourage you to do the same!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Our Biggest Asset....
There is so much "noise" going on right now with the economy, job losses, a new "stimulus" package, tax cuts,retirement accounts moving in the wrong direction (including mine!), housing troubles, etc......
Wow! If we get caught up in all the "noise", it would be very easy to become depressed and have a completely negative outlook on life as a whole. So what we MUST do is shrink our "universe" down to our biggest asset which is us! You are your biggest asset to make changes in your life, to help resolve issues you are going through, to find a job, to make money, to build a better relationship with a loved one, and the list can go on and on. Plus you can't control the stock market, the government, what happens to your home price, the price of oil, etc....but you can and must control you! Too many people rely on others (where they work, their families, their church, the government) to support them, or to tell them what to do next. This type of thinking shrinks one's own ability for "free thinking". If we allow others to think for us and make decisions for us we are not growing our biggest asset, we are actually shrinking that asset, and making it a liability!
What are you doing today to grow your biggest asset? There are three uses of your time. You can invest your time, spend your time, or waste your time. When you invest your time you are growing your biggest asset. Focus on ways to invest your time! How? You can:
Wow! If we get caught up in all the "noise", it would be very easy to become depressed and have a completely negative outlook on life as a whole. So what we MUST do is shrink our "universe" down to our biggest asset which is us! You are your biggest asset to make changes in your life, to help resolve issues you are going through, to find a job, to make money, to build a better relationship with a loved one, and the list can go on and on. Plus you can't control the stock market, the government, what happens to your home price, the price of oil, etc....but you can and must control you! Too many people rely on others (where they work, their families, their church, the government) to support them, or to tell them what to do next. This type of thinking shrinks one's own ability for "free thinking". If we allow others to think for us and make decisions for us we are not growing our biggest asset, we are actually shrinking that asset, and making it a liability!
What are you doing today to grow your biggest asset? There are three uses of your time. You can invest your time, spend your time, or waste your time. When you invest your time you are growing your biggest asset. Focus on ways to invest your time! How? You can:
- Read a book
- Spend quality time with a loved one
- Find your true calling in life and begin the proper steps to find a new career or job
- Work on your resume
- Network to find other avenues of business
- Go to the gym and get a workout in
- Pick up the phone and make that call you have been wanting to make
- Take some quiet time to gather your thoughts
- Take the first step in making a situation better
The list could go on and on as well, but by investing your time you are growing your biggest asset....YOU!
Take time this week to do at least three things that will truly help you grow your biggest asset!
Good Luck!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Short Term Setbacks....
In today's economy, it is easy to let short term setbacks in life look a lot bigger than they really are. I understand setbacks, we have had our fair share lately. That being said, all of us must keep our eyes on our longer term goals. If you are going through a tough time right now, in any area of your life, it is so easy to get caught up worrying about it 24 hours day. Also, if all you think about is your short term setback you are not focusing your energy where it should be, which is finding a solution, solving the issues and getting back on track.
You must deal with your setbacks, and we all have them, but letting them steal your confidence, and plan for the long-term is not the answer. Setbacks in life do not mean that you are not moving forward. Life is a game of peaks and valleys, and we must have the ability to handle both sides of the coin.
How to handle short term setbacks:
1. Focus on the solution and take the first step
2. Set a realistic time frame of when the issue can be resolved (1 day/1 month/1 year?)
3. Take action and don't look back
4. Remind yourself of your longer term goals (3-5 years)
5. And finally, remember that these setbacks don't make you a bad person, you are the same person you were, when you were enjoying a "peak" in life!
Have a great week!
You must deal with your setbacks, and we all have them, but letting them steal your confidence, and plan for the long-term is not the answer. Setbacks in life do not mean that you are not moving forward. Life is a game of peaks and valleys, and we must have the ability to handle both sides of the coin.
How to handle short term setbacks:
1. Focus on the solution and take the first step
2. Set a realistic time frame of when the issue can be resolved (1 day/1 month/1 year?)
3. Take action and don't look back
4. Remind yourself of your longer term goals (3-5 years)
5. And finally, remember that these setbacks don't make you a bad person, you are the same person you were, when you were enjoying a "peak" in life!
Have a great week!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Action
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 this week. 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.
Good Luck!
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 this week. 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.
Good Luck!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Creating Change......
We are already creating change in 2009. We have received feedback that many are benefiting from this blog, and we have already worked with over ten organizations this year!
I believe that each of us has the ability to create change in our own lives. Personally and professionally we make choices everyday that impact us either in a positive or negative way. Creating change in a positive way is choice that we must make daily.
I was having dinner with a friend last Friday, when he said that he has made a decision to quit being negative. He mentioned to me that "he was sick of hearing himself talk" because everything coming out of his mouth was negative. He called it a "disease". Using his theory that being negative is a "disease", here is the question: Are you infected?
I challenge you to make an effort to pay close attention to what you are saying daily for the next 3 days. What words are coming out of your mouth and more importantly how are you saying those words? What thoughts are running through your head? How do you deal with issues that come up in your day that are unexpected? How are your words impacting others around you?
If you choose to participate, and find that you have this "disease" let me know what you are doing to cure it, and how that is impacting you!
Good Luck!
I believe that each of us has the ability to create change in our own lives. Personally and professionally we make choices everyday that impact us either in a positive or negative way. Creating change in a positive way is choice that we must make daily.
I was having dinner with a friend last Friday, when he said that he has made a decision to quit being negative. He mentioned to me that "he was sick of hearing himself talk" because everything coming out of his mouth was negative. He called it a "disease". Using his theory that being negative is a "disease", here is the question: Are you infected?
I challenge you to make an effort to pay close attention to what you are saying daily for the next 3 days. What words are coming out of your mouth and more importantly how are you saying those words? What thoughts are running through your head? How do you deal with issues that come up in your day that are unexpected? How are your words impacting others around you?
If you choose to participate, and find that you have this "disease" let me know what you are doing to cure it, and how that is impacting you!
Good Luck!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Getting Real Results
Someone once told me, “If you run down hill long enough, you begin to think you are an athlete.” When the economy was booming there were a lot of people who over exaggerated their skills, abilities, money situation, etc… Steve Wynn who owns a casino empire said, “Any jackass can deal with the boom time.” Well now the economy has changed and things can be tough right now. The Chad Carden Group is going to help more people and companies this year than last year. Many companies, schools and people are looking inward and making changes. The Chad Carden Group can and will help you GET REAL RESULTS. We live by two words Obedience and Excellence, and hold you to the same standard. Contact us for further information and success stories.
We are making bold moves to improve the lives of thousands of people. To do that it takes a paradigm shift, and different ways of thinking than the normal way we think about all areas of life. We must challenge the status quo, and quit conforming to what society says we should do. We will customize everything to fit Fortune 100 Companies all the way down to an individual that wants REAL RESULTS. Casting a wide net is our new mission. We want to help anyone that wants to help themselves, their companies and or their workforce.
We are making bold moves to improve the lives of thousands of people. To do that it takes a paradigm shift, and different ways of thinking than the normal way we think about all areas of life. We must challenge the status quo, and quit conforming to what society says we should do. We will customize everything to fit Fortune 100 Companies all the way down to an individual that wants REAL RESULTS. Casting a wide net is our new mission. We want to help anyone that wants to help themselves, their companies and or their workforce.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Bold Moves in 2009 For The Chad Carden Group
2008 was a great year for The Chad Carden Group. We were up 51% over 2007 and went international with our book "Winning The Money Game."
That being said we also had some unexpected expenses that ate into some of our profits. Still our best year ever despite the challenging economics times. I think that these economic times are only a mindset. People tell us all the time that we can't do something so we just tell ourselves we can, and prove them wrong. In 2009 The Chad Carden Group will change the way consulting is done in lives and companies across the globe. We are making big changes to our site www.chadcarden.com and will profile all the experts that work with us on our many different projects. We have impacted the lives literally, of hundreds of thousands of people and it is time to raise the bar. We will focus on helping companies of all sizes, schools, as well as individuals that want to get REAL Results. We will make some very bold moves this year, and are excited to share them with you.
Please check back on this blog as well as www.chadcarden.com to see all the changes that are taking place. We have expanded our offerings and have one mission moving forward and that is to change the way people look at life. We will help people change mindset, and have a complete paradigm shift in both their personal and professional lives.
If you have any suggestions, questions, comments, or concerns please let us know!
Best of luck to you in 2009, and we look forward to hearing from you!
That being said we also had some unexpected expenses that ate into some of our profits. Still our best year ever despite the challenging economics times. I think that these economic times are only a mindset. People tell us all the time that we can't do something so we just tell ourselves we can, and prove them wrong. In 2009 The Chad Carden Group will change the way consulting is done in lives and companies across the globe. We are making big changes to our site www.chadcarden.com and will profile all the experts that work with us on our many different projects. We have impacted the lives literally, of hundreds of thousands of people and it is time to raise the bar. We will focus on helping companies of all sizes, schools, as well as individuals that want to get REAL Results. We will make some very bold moves this year, and are excited to share them with you.
Please check back on this blog as well as www.chadcarden.com to see all the changes that are taking place. We have expanded our offerings and have one mission moving forward and that is to change the way people look at life. We will help people change mindset, and have a complete paradigm shift in both their personal and professional lives.
If you have any suggestions, questions, comments, or concerns please let us know!
Best of luck to you in 2009, and we look forward to hearing from you!
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