By Dave “Gonzo” Kelly
That is what Fortune (Charles S. Dutton) asks of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger near the end of the movie “Rudy”. This is after Rudy has been denied the opportunity to dress (be on the sideline in uniform) for the final game of his senior season at Notre Dame. Rudy was never good enough [...]
By Dave Kelly
Ok, here’s the thing…
I like reaching goals.
I am an achievement junkie.
I am really into setting an objective, quantifying it, putting together a plan, and then going after it with everything that I have.
That is cool to me. It gives me energy and excitement. Provides purpose.
When I was in elementary [...]
STRATEGY #10 TO SURVIVE A DOWN ECONOMY
By Kevin M
When careers and money become questionable foundations in our lives, what’s left? It’s often only in bad economies that we even entertain the question.
In 10 Ways To Survive a Down Economy (published on Christianpf.com June 1) we listed ten strategies to help us deal with the [...]
By Dave Kelly
Are you worried about how things are going? Persevere and Persist
Having financial problems? Persevere and Persist
Lost your job? Persevere and Persist
Things seem a little out of control? Persevere and Persist
Are you to the point where you have no idea what to do? Persevere and Persist
You will come through this. You will overcome the [...]
By Kris at CreditCardCompare.com
It seems that in our professional lives, we’re constantly reaching for more and always looking for ways to push ourselves harder and increase output. Our seemingly insatiable need to force just a little more productivity from ourselves and from our employees can backfire though and leave us looking and feeling like tyrannical [...]
STRATEGY #7 TO SURVIVE A DOWN ECONOMY
By Kevin M
In 10 Ways To Survive a Down Economy (published on Christianpf.com June 1) we listed ten strategies to help you deal with the bad economy. Our topic for today, Strategy #7:
Reduce your cost of living. What ever level you’re at, this effort will be crucial in the [...]
By Dave Kelly
One of my guilty pleasures is watching the audition shows of the various performance shows like American Idol and Last Comic Standing. So, of course, I was in front of my TV last month to watch the American Idol audition shows.
Some very talented people who auditioned received the golden ticket to Hollywood. [...]
By Dave Kelly
I got this month’s tip from a future speaking star! She is an energetic young lady who is one of the most positive people I know. She approaches life with fun and excitement and is great to be around.
When I asked her about this quote, she told me how important it [...]
By Dave Kelly
I was a server all through college and even for a couple of years after I graduated. I worked in fine dining environments, up-scale restaurants, and pubs, wearing anything from long-sleeved dress shirts with a tie to a polo shirt and khakis. Everywhere I worked, I wanted to be known as [...]
By Dave Kelly
A couple of days before Christmas, I was in my garage about to get in my car to go to a meeting. A large overnight delivery service truck pulled up to my neighbor’s house and the driver hopped out with a package. He looked up and waved at me, walked past [...]