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Something we talk about consistently with our coaching students is the importance of the follow up letter. However, the follow up letter is not limited to those who are operating a lease purchase business. Whatever type of business you are operating, after speaking with a potential client you should be sending some type of follow up correspondence. It could be a letter, a post card, or in some instances an email.I can’t count the number of deals we have gotten from a follow up letter we sent. The longest time to go by before hearing from a seller was 14 months, but we did hear from them. Why, because I sent a follow up letter and included my b
c. Limit email time and check email twice a day. (I often set a timer for email and organizing. Knowing I only have limited time to complete the task helps me stay focused. It’s also fun to try and beat the clock.)
7. Imagine
a. Leaders take time to reflect, dream and create.
Confession: I am continually developing discipline in my life. I have found that the best place to start is exactly where I am by simply naming it. For example, years ago I realized that my desk appears clean and organized about once a month. Does it work for me? It seemed to be working fine. I am a “once a monther.” I named it, and let it go. The perfectionist was off the hook. Naming “what is” helped me accept reality. Now I can pat myself on the back when I find it organized more often.
Tip: Name your current situation. Accept your behavior for what it is and ask yourself, “Is this working for me?” If it
Yes, it is a known fact in the business world that accounting is one of the toughest jobs to handle. You have to be busy in looking deeply into the bills, payment records and other financial documents all the time. This can make you really crazy if the work of entire month gets piled up. To avoid this problematic situation, you can hire an accounting professional to check and record the transaction on regular basis. Who wants to get entangled in the accounting transactions and suffer? Moreover, if you do not maintain the accounting transactions regularly, then you surely might have to face some problem.Every accounting New York professional wor
Remember when you had time for yourself? Often your calendar fills up so quickly that you don’t even have time to think about what is most important and plan out how you will spend your precious time. Addictions to busyness and technology are not healthy. Too often I hear executives say, “What I really want is peace.” Bouncing from here to there like a pinball can make you feel important and out of control.
Here are some simple ways to think about time – and how you can take control of your life. Begin to play an offensive game of life by deciding how you want to spend your time. Highlight suggestions below that resonate with you, and determine what you want to do. If you expect to see a change you must start a new practice.
1. Speak your Truth and Make Conscious Decisions with Your Time
a. Say “No” when you mean “No” and let go of energy draining activities, (i.e. activities you dread doing.)
b. Say “Yes” when you mean “Yes” and increase energizing activities, (i.e. activities you enjoy doing.)
c. Match your actions with your values.
2. Simplify Your Life
a. Choose a time to plan before your workweek begins. (If I don’t plan before I arrive at my office I become so distracted by the work to be done I lose sight of what is most important. Plan outside the office – it can be easier to stay focused this way.)
b. Make a list of 5-6 important things you plan to do the following week (I have to limit this to 5-6 because I could easily come up with 20 and they will all seem important if I don’t take the time to prioritize and reduce.)
c. Plan each day’s activities and ask yourself, “What is the most important thing I could do today to give me the greatest sense of satisfaction and move me closer to my goals.” Do 1 important item each day first. (It’s simple, yet very profound.)
d. Delegate. Determine the value of your time at work (i.e. hourly wage or compensation) and delegate activities that do not require your expertise and could better be accomplished by an assistant thereby freeing your time for more valuable revenue generating projects. (Time consuming tasks will drain your energy and steel mind space for creative thinking.)
3. Plan, plan and then plan some more – determine where you are going.
a. Life Plan – Write one and review annually or semiannually.
b. Business Plan – Write one and review quarterly or monthly.
c. Weekly Plan – Make it a habit, update weekly.
d. Daily Plan – First things first, that 1 important item goes first on the agenda.
4. Follow Your Plans
a. Take action.
b. Keep your plan within reach. (I keep mine in a 3 ring binder for updates.)
c. Avoid dust build up. Review and update your plans often.
5. Be present in each moment
a. Be mindful in everything you do, (i.e. planning, meeting, writing, speaking, listening.)
b. Be aware of your compulsion to hurry – slow down!
c. Pay attention to your breath. Is it short and shallow, or deep and relaxed?
d. Practice taking conscious control of your breath as well as your thoughts.
e. If you can’t find peace in the present moment you won’t experience peace when the future becomes the present.
f. Be peace. Move with grace and ease.
6. Manage technology.
a. Turn off and remove technology from your body during your contemplation practice, or find a place where these things do not exist (i.e. Nature).
b. Take a silent walk, gaze out over a lake, listen to the river flow, look out the window, walk the hallways and say hello to people calling them by name. Leaders especially – take note! A simple acknowledgement is equivalent to giving a memorable gift to another human being.
c. Limit email time and check email twice a day. (I often set a timer for email and organizing. Knowing I only have limited time to complete the task helps me stay focused. It’s also fun to try and beat the clock.)
7. Imagine
a. Leaders take time to reflect, dream and create.
Confession: I am continually developing discipline in my life. I have found that the best place to start is exactly where I am by simply naming it. For example, years ago I realized that my desk appears clean and organized about once a month. Does it work for me? It seemed to be working fine. I am a “once a monther.” I named it, and let it go. The perfectionist was off the hook. Naming “what is” helped me accept reality. Now I can pat myself on the back when I find it organized more often.
Tip: Name your current situation. Accept your behavior for what it is and ask yourself, “Is this working for me?” If it i
For the manager of the Building Records unit at a major west coast public University, the document storage problems were critical. The problem wasn’t justifying budget for more space. There was no more space to be had.The Facilities Management Department must preserve and keep accessible more than 40,000 original plans and drawings. Many of the documents date from the University’s founding and were hand drawn by Architects and Engineers long gone. These include architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and other drawings for site development, infrastructure, landscape, utilities, buildings, additions and renovations. Conscious Decisions with Your Time
a. Say “No” when you mean “No” and let go of energy draining activities, (i.e. activities you dread doing.)
b. Say “Yes” when you mean “Yes” and increase energizing activities, (i.e. activities you enjoy doing.)
c. Match your actions with your values.
2. Simplify Your Life
a. Choose a time to plan before your workweek begins. (If I don’t plan before I arrive at my office I become so distracted by the work to be done I lose sight of what is most important. Plan outside the office – it can be easier to stay focused this way.)
b. Make a list of 5-6 important things you plan to do the following week (I have to limit this to 5-6 because I could easily come up with 20 and they will all seem important if I don’t take the time to prioritize and reduce.)
c. Plan each day’s activities and ask yourself, “What is the most important thing I could do today to give me the greatest sense of satisfaction and move me closer to my goals.” Do 1 important item each day first. (It’s simple, yet very profound.)
d. Delegate. Determine the value of your time at work (i.e. hourly wage or compensation) and delegate activities that do not require your expertise and could better be accomplished by an assistant thereby freeing your time for more valuable revenue generating projects. (Time consuming tasks will drain your energy and steel mind space for creative thinking.)
3. Plan, plan and then plan some more – determine where you are going.
a. Life Plan – Write one and review annually or semiannually.
b. Business Plan – Write one and review quarterly or monthly.
c. Weekly Plan – Make it a habit, update weekly.
d. Daily Plan – First things first, that 1 important item goes first on the agenda.
4. Follow Your Plans
a. Take action.
b. Keep your plan within reach. (I keep mine in a 3 ring binder for updates.)
c. Avoid dust build up. Review and update your plans often.
5. Be present in each moment
a. Be mindful in everything you do, (i.e. planning, meeting, writing, speaking, listening.)
b. Be aware of your compulsion to hurry – slow down!
c. Pay attention to your breath. Is it short and shallow, or deep and relaxed?
d. Practice taking conscious control of your breath as well as your thoughts.
e. If you can’t find peace in the present moment you won’t experience peace when the future becomes the present.
f. Be peace. Move with grace and ease.
6. Manage technology.
a. Turn off and remove technology from your body during your contemplation practice, or find a place where these things do not exist (i.e. Nature).
b. Take a silent walk, gaze out over a lake, listen to the river flow, look out the window, walk the hallways and say hello to people calling them by name. Leaders especially – take note! A simple acknowledgement is equivalent to giving a memorable gift to another human being.
c. Limit email time and check email twice a day. (I often set a timer for email and organizing. Knowing I only have limited time to complete the task helps me stay focused. It’s also fun to try and beat the clock.)
7. Imagine
a. Leaders take time to reflect, dream and create.
Confession: I am continually developing discipline in my life. I have found that the best place to start is exactly where I am by simply naming it. For example, years ago I realized that my desk appears clean and organized about once a month. Does it work for me? It seemed to be working fine. I am a “once a monther.” I named it, and let it go. The perfectionist was off the hook. Naming “what is” helped me accept reality. Now I can pat myself on the back when I find it organized more often.
Tip: Name your current situation. Accept your behavior for what it is and ask yourself, “Is this working for me?” If it
If number crunching, math skills and organization are your strong points, the profession of accounting may be for you. Here is a primer on how.Accounting is no longer the stereotyped dull job that it used to be. The change in the corporate culture has resulted in adding more glamour and importance to an accountant’s job. In fact, the hot new field is forensic accounting where you don the role of detective to figure out who has been playing funny with the money. The number crunching aspect is still there, but the role is not limited to that alone. In addition, the pay can be lucrative as wellAccountants are classified in to four categorie
d. Delegate. Determine the value of your time at work (i.e. hourly wage or compensation) and delegate activities that do not require your expertise and could better be accomplished by an assistant thereby freeing your time for more valuable revenue generating projects. (Time consuming tasks will drain your energy and steel mind space for creative thinking.)
3. Plan, plan and then plan some more – determine where you are going.
a. Life Plan – Write one and review annually or semiannually.
b. Business Plan – Write one and review quarterly or monthly.
c. Weekly Plan – Make it a habit, update weekly.
d. Daily Plan – First things first, that 1 important item goes first on the agenda.
4. Follow Your Plans
a. Take action.
b. Keep your plan within reach. (I keep mine in a 3 ring binder for updates.)
c. Avoid dust build up. Review and update your plans often.
5. Be present in each moment
a. Be mindful in everything you do, (i.e. planning, meeting, writing, speaking, listening.)
b. Be aware of your compulsion to hurry – slow down!
c. Pay attention to your breath. Is it short and shallow, or deep and relaxed?
d. Practice taking conscious control of your breath as well as your thoughts.
e. If you can’t find peace in the present moment you won’t experience peace when the future becomes the present.
f. Be peace. Move with grace and ease.
6. Manage technology.
a. Turn off and remove technology from your body during your contemplation practice, or find a place where these things do not exist (i.e. Nature).
b. Take a silent walk, gaze out over a lake, listen to the river flow, look out the window, walk the hallways and say hello to people calling them by name. Leaders especially – take note! A simple acknowledgement is equivalent to giving a memorable gift to another human being.
c. Limit email time and check email twice a day. (I often set a timer for email and organizing. Knowing I only have limited time to complete the task helps me stay focused. It’s also fun to try and beat the clock.)
7. Imagine
a. Leaders take time to reflect, dream and create.
Confession: I am continually developing discipline in my life. I have found that the best place to start is exactly where I am by simply naming it. For example, years ago I realized that my desk appears clean and organized about once a month. Does it work for me? It seemed to be working fine. I am a “once a monther.” I named it, and let it go. The perfectionist was off the hook. Naming “what is” helped me accept reality. Now I can pat myself on the back when I find it organized more often.
Tip: Name your current situation. Accept your behavior for what it is and ask yourself, “Is this working for me?” If it
Using a job acceptance letter when offered a position shows true professionalism. It is a way of saying “thank you” to the person who hired you, and giving them assurance that they made the right decision. You have presented yourself to them as a professional with your resume, cover letter, reference sheet, salary history, letters of recommendation, follow up note, and any other personal marketing materials you’ve used while job hunting. You went out of your way to make sure that the interview went well, and probably did your homework on the company before going in for that first interview. Now using a job acceptance letter will be a capstone on a
5. Be present in each moment
a. Be mindful in everything you do, (i.e. planning, meeting, writing, speaking, listening.)
b. Be aware of your compulsion to hurry – slow down!
c. Pay attention to your breath. Is it short and shallow, or deep and relaxed?
d. Practice taking conscious control of your breath as well as your thoughts.
e. If you can’t find peace in the present moment you won’t experience peace when the future becomes the present.
f. Be peace. Move with grace and ease.
6. Manage technology.
a. Turn off and remove technology from your body during your contemplation practice, or find a place where these things do not exist (i.e. Nature).
b. Take a silent walk, gaze out over a lake, listen to the river flow, look out the window, walk the hallways and say hello to people calling them by name. Leaders especially – take note! A simple acknowledgement is equivalent to giving a memorable gift to another human being.
c. Limit email time and check email twice a day. (I often set a timer for email and organizing. Knowing I only have limited time to complete the task helps me stay focused. It’s also fun to try and beat the clock.)
7. Imagine
a. Leaders take time to reflect, dream and create.
Confession: I am continually developing discipline in my life. I have found that the best place to start is exactly where I am by simply naming it. For example, years ago I realized that my desk appears clean and organized about once a month. Does it work for me? It seemed to be working fine. I am a “once a monther.” I named it, and let it go. The perfectionist was off the hook. Naming “what is” helped me accept reality. Now I can pat myself on the back when I find it organized more often.
Tip: Name your current situation. Accept your behavior for what it is and ask yourself, “Is this working for me?” If it
If you are an employee, then, one of these things will happen to you soon: you resign, get retrenched, or retire. Gone are the days when good performance on the job guaranteed job security. Today, a computer, software, or an experienced hand from another company or country could replace you.Many businesses are under intense economic pressure. The company you work for would downsize anytime, perhaps somebody is taking over it or it is reorganizing. The easiest way for businesses to cut cost is to eliminate human beings.How than does one secure his job and ensure that those paychecks come in? If you want to protect and fortify your finance
c. Limit email time and check email twice a day. (I often set a timer for email and organizing. Knowing I only have limited time to complete the task helps me stay focused. It’s also fun to try and beat the clock.)
7. Imagine
a. Leaders take time to reflect, dream and create.
Confession: I am continually developing discipline in my life. I have found that the best place to start is exactly where I am by simply naming it. For example, years ago I realized that my desk appears clean and organized about once a month. Does it work for me? It seemed to be working fine. I am a “once a monther.” I named it, and let it go. The perfectionist was off the hook. Naming “what is” helped me accept reality. Now I can pat myself on the back when I find it organized more often.
Tip: Name your current situation. Accept your behavior for what it is and ask yourself, “Is this working for me?” If it is working for you, let it be. If it is not working, develop a new habit by practicing regularly. Choose an item from above and begin a new practice, or try something else.
Take time for yourself now because now is all you have. Focus on that which is most important to you. You are a unique, precious and powerful being. Celebrate all the ways you contribute to the world.
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