March 24th, 2010 
Maria Helm 
Working hard when you are not being encouraged with an electric cattle prod is a bit like working for yourself. You have to be motivated, dedicated, and focused. It takes practice and training. We all like to goof off. And that’s fine every now and then. We all need thinking time – downtime. It is important, though, not to overdo it. Don’t let the time bandits come in and steal a whole day. You get your head down and get the work done – fast, and effectively and efficiently. Then try to do some work on your long-term goals, your game plan, and your business education (don’t just sit and stare out the window – read something).
Set little deadlines. Make short list so you can cross off lots and feel good about what you’ve done. Get loads of fresh air, or you’ll sleep too much. Don’t drink alcohol at lunchtime, or you’ll
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We 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?”
One of my favorite personal finance tips is to pay yourself first. The idea is that you should take any savings money immediately from your earnings and put it into a separate bank account. I’m saying this because if I wait until the end of the month to save what’s left, I would have probably spent it all.
No one wants to fail. Fear of failure is common, even immobilizing people, hindering them from pursuing or achieving their goals. But for some, success is an even greater source of fear, also resulting in inaction.
