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Success

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by John Rhodes on December 13, 2010

I don’t think you ever smash your toe into the corner of a bed post with maximum force… deliberately, do you? You don’t whack your funny bone on the same chair every week… on purpose, right? Hey look, these are accidents. And, like most accidents, the outcomes aren’t usually pleasant. You’re not looking for pain, [...]

Jay-Z the Billionare Crack Dealer

by John Rhodes on December 3, 2010

So, I just watched a video about Jay-Z over on Bloomberg. That might seem strange but here’s the deal. Jay-Z is extremely successful and he’s on track to becoming a billionaire. That’s pretty crazy considering he got his start — quite literally — by selling crack on the streets. As I watched the “game changer” [...]

The Real Thanksgiving

by John Rhodes on November 26, 2010

I had a wonderful meal with my family yesterday. It’s great that they are so close to me. Quite literally, I can reach my parents, my in-laws and both my brothers in less than 30 minutes. We’re all that close. So, I know that I am lucky but I also know that I made the [...]

10 Ways to Help Other People Succeed

by John Rhodes on November 26, 2010

Here’s how to help other people kick butt… TIP #1: Learn to be a great listener.Hear more than words and phrases. Be an active listener. Be thoughtful and try to be interested in what other people have to say. Sometimes people just need to talk in order to build their courage. Insider tip: Ask questions! [...]

Productive Activities Program

by John Rhodes on October 18, 2010

To be productive, you could just work really hard at your job or force yourself to wake up early. But why bash your head against the wall like that? If you instill productive activities in all aspects of your life… every day you will become more productive without a constant struggle. You can be more [...]

Programming Yourself to be Productive

by John Rhodes on October 7, 2010

Many things can make you successful… but I’m going to talk about programming yourself to be productive. Being productive will help you feel accomplished and fulfilled. It can make you feel like a million bucks. It can also help you be successful in your personal and professional lives, which will make you happy. This gives [...]