Lack of Discipline or Lack of Direction?

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080208 uso story 300x206 Lack of Discipline or Lack of Direction?Do you ever feel like you have so much to do and you never get anything done?  Often people approach me diagnosing their challenge being a lack of discipline.  There are days in my life where I just want to go play in the park all day with my dog enjoying the summer sun!  But by getting into a deeper conversation with them, I usually find out that they have no idea where they are going.

For example, many people try to justify hours upon hours spent on Facebook and Twitter trying to generate more business.  Everyone would love to use social media marketing and relationship building for business to bring in more sales, but what does that get you?  What does the end result look like for you?  Let me ask you a more challenging question.  What would you do with your time if no one ever knew about it and you never receive payment for it?

Two Critical Keys to Success for Young Entrepreneurs

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While driving somewhere in Tennessee, heading back to Chicago wrapping up the Go-Giver Tour, I was having a deep img 0020 300x225 Two Critical Keys to Success for Young Entrepreneursconversation with one of the winners of the contest, Emanuel.  We spoke on topics ranging from prospecting to spirituality.  One question he asked me stuck with me and fueled this blog post.  “What do people need to become successful?” he asked.  I paused…

Of all the success books I read, what advice can I give this young entrepreneur that he has not heard before to help guide his journey.  I am rattling off a list in my mind  starting with goals, persistence, self-education, capital, vision, enthusiasm, etc…  I quickly hit the breaks on my thoughts.  I realized all of these things stem from two attributes: DISCIPLINE AND DESIRE. So that’s what I told him.  He paused analyzing my words as I began to reinforce my decision.