Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Let-Your-Light-Shine.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Let-Your-Light-Shine.html In the Bible there is a story that warns us not to hide our light under a basket, and it applies in business as much as anywhere else. Turn the lights on! Let the world know who you are, what you can do for them, and how to contact you. In business, that is an every-single-day activity. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Opportunities-in-Times-of-Chaos.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Opportunities-in-Times-of-Chaos.html If the news and the "warnings of impending doom" are inspiring your imagination to create awful images in your head, CHANGE THAT! Stimulate your imagination to create images of what's possible, what's new and creative, fun, loving and empowering. Remember, "We become what we think about all day long." In times of storm, think about the rainbow. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/The-BIG-Pieces-Go-in-First.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/The-BIG-Pieces-Go-in-First.html As you look at your calendar and set your goals for 2009, consider these twin principles of Balance and Big Pieces. Use this simple tool to increase your success (and your joy!) in the year ahead. Put the BIG pieces in first, and give them the necessary time, energy and focus to create the balanced, satisfying life you deserve. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Financial-Fundamentals.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Financial-Fundamentals.html It's very easy to go into business, and running a business is easy if you have great systems to track your finances automatically, effortlessly, and accurately. Those systems don't "cost", they truly pay off in wonderful ways. Follow the basics. There will likely come a day when you'll be delighted you did! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Living-Life-On-Your-Terms.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Living-Life-On-Your-Terms.html The keys to achievement, motivation and ultimate success are in your own heart. Find the goals that truly inspire, challenge and excite you, then stay up all night and work all day to achieve your destiny. Success is not something to be chased, it's something to be celebrated by living your own life, on your own terms, every day. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Your-Questions-Determine-Your-Success.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Your-Questions-Determine-Your-Success.html Allocate resources so your most important projects get your best efforts. Do the most important things when you are awake, rested, focused and eager. Arrange you budget so there is enough money, enough time, and enough "space". First things deserve the very best of your key resources! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/The-Joy-of-Labor.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/The-Joy-of-Labor.html This Labor Day, give thanks for the work you do, and the difference it makes. Celebrate your contribution to your community, and our world. And, if you are not doing the “perfect” job for you, pledge that by next year, you WILL be doing the right work. Life is too short to spend it doing work for which you are not suited or passionate! You owe that to yourself and to the world. We need your best stuff, your best effort, your passion and your unique genius. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/ThreeStep-Dance-to-Success.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/ThreeStep-Dance-to-Success.html The third step to total success is a commitment to make life better, easier, and richer for as many people as possible. I love Zig Ziglar's quote that, "You can have anything you want in life if you find a way to help enough other people get what they want in life." What a wonderful challenge! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/The-Joys-of-Repeated-Failure.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/The-Joys-of-Repeated-Failure.html Get in the game. Take reasonable, creative risks. Be willing to lose or "fail". Learn to embrace unexpected and (sometimes) painful or expensive outcomes as part of the tuition for success. Unless you are willing to pay the price, there is no chance to reach the top of the mountain. Go for it! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Time-Money-and-LifeBalance-Part-3-LifeBalance.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2607/Time-Money-and-LifeBalance-Part-3-LifeBalance.html Happiness comes from life balance. Happiness comes from a disciplined and reasoned approach to the "big pieces" in life. If time management is the essential first step, and if managing money is a critical second step, the third step to happiness is living a balanced life.