A mastermind is a group of two or more like-minded people who come together for a specific purpose. Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, is credited with creating the popularity of the mastermind although the concept is centuries old. Used correctly, a mastermind is a powerful success tool.

If you enjoy reading parables, you’ll enjoy reading Spencer Johnson’s latest book, Peaks and Valleys. The author has several number one bestsellers including “Who Moved My Cheese?” He knows how to tell a good story.

Do you find yourself putting off until tomorrow what you know you should be doing today? Do you know you should be going forward but something seems to be holding you back? Do you find yourself procrastinating? Often, the best thing to do is jump right in and begin going for your goals.

A step-by-step well thought out plan is a vital step in achieving your goals. Just as you wouldn’t leave home to drive across country without a map, you shouldn’t begin heading toward your goals without a workable and viable plan. Here are five steps for developing a powerful plan of action.

Believe it or not, there are only twenty-four hours in a day. Going forward in positive ways means learning how to prioritize and how to keep the main thing the main thing.

Ready to come out of your comfort zone and go for your goals? Ready to think bigger and bolder about making dreams reality? Here is a list of seven steps to help create a bigger, brighter and bolder future.

The Magic of Thinking BIG by David J. Schwartz is a well-respected self-development classic. Written in the 1950’s it still makes good common sense today. The practical things in life don’t change much with time – like the basic principles for achieving success and living up to your full potential.

There is a powerful and unstoppable energy that seems to be created as soon as you make a commitment to achieving your goals. It’s the Law of Attraction in action. The Law of Attraction is only as effective as your belief in yourself and the willingness to take consistent and positive action.

Staying the course when the going gets rough isn’t always easy. Not stopping and not quitting comes from understanding your strongest personal motivators. Which inner motivator is strongest; is it fear of loss or desire for gain?

Writing your personal and professional mission statement is invaluable to setting and achieving goals. A well thought out mission statement can provide clarity, focus and direction to your life. When you truly have an understanding of what is important in life, life takes on more importance.