Archive for January, 2010

Health is Wealth. . . Learn to Manage it Well

health_wealthI think it’s safe to say that we all strive to live a better life.  We try to manage our personal and professional life and somehow do our best to create some balance.  We love to take care of our loved ones, our customers, our bosses.  But one thing that we certainly neglect from time to time is to take care of ourselves.  Health, after all, is something that we cannot take for granted.  Well, not for long.  Without our health, we definitely, lose the ability to take care of all those things that we think are all so important.  Remember that health is wealth.

It’s easy to put off managing your health.  Do it soon, though.  In fact, do it right now.  Learn to manage your health.  The general advice follows:

Get Things Done Faster and Achieve Your Goals

time_managementWe have always asked ourselves “how can I get things done faster so I can accomplish more of my goals?”  Sure.  We all like that to happen.  But really, the real question to ask is “how can I get more things done in a short period of time?”

There’s no magic formula.  You cannot just miraculously pull a few extra hours for your day out of thin air.  However, with careful planning and by using a couple of simple tools, getting things done faster may actually be possible.  Let’s get started on the right foot.  Here’s what you need to do first:

  1. Know where your time is going. Chances are you already own a smartphone. Figure out how to use its calendar function and use it.  If you prefer the old-fashioned way, go to the store and buy a daily planner like this.  Keep track of how you spend your time.  Most of your log will show you’re investing your time in people or things not really important to you or your goals.  Also, it’s important to use only one time management system.  Whether you choose electronic or paper system, one consistent system will eliminate much wasted time spent searching for information.

Sell, Sell, Sell

Get The Order We all have to sell, whether we realize it or not.  For those of us who own our business, we have products and/or services to sell.  Some make their living selling goods and services offered by their employers.  Even if you’re not a salesperson by profession, you still have to sell.  Anytime you need to convince someone to agree with you or get buy-in to your latest scheme, you are selling.  You have to sell if you want that plum project.  How about if you want to manage that high-profile account, or if you want your boss’ approval on your latest plan?  Well you have to sell and get the order.  To be a salesperson who sells, consider these :

  1. Know your customer
  2. Identify your customer’s pain points and needs
  3. Determine how your “product” will solve or satisfy your customer’s needs
  4. Make the “sales call”
  5. Ask for the order
  6. Develop an unshakable attitude of persistence and tenacity.  Be prepared to make as many sales calls as are necessary to get the order
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