Duncan Nugget #28: Networking

One of the most powerful questions you can ask a person when networking is- What would make a person/company an ideal client/customer for you?

Suggested Reading:
Million-Dollar Networking Questions

Homeless Millennials

I recently read that the average age of a homeless person in the United States is 9 years old. What?!

There’s been some debate as to whether or not that statistic is accurate, but either way there’s definitely a problem.

Grrr…

That really irritates me. The richest nation in the world, huh?

A State of Mind Called Time Pt. III

Have you ever met somebody that’s always late for class, work, and everything else, but has the nerve to be mad because he or she didn’t get to leave on time?

Please tell me that’s not you. Are you one of those people that likes to be “fashionably late”?

I know this violates proper nightclub etiquette but…

Duncan Nugget® #11: The Enemy Within

Most of the obstacles people face in life are self-imposed. So, be on the constant look out for the only person who can stop you–the enemy within.

And always remember…

“You are guaranteed to win once you defeat the enemy within because…It’s ALL mental!”

With Friends Like These…

Emotions are the guardians of your well-being. They are your friends and their primary objective is to ensure survival. They are arguably the most powerful force governing our behavior.

There is an old adage, however, that rings true when it comes to emotions. “With friends like these, who needs enemies?”

Duncan Nugget® #120: Goal Getting

There’s a BIG difference between goal setting and goal getting. Here’s a tip to make sure you’re practicing the latter and not only the former.

Break large goals into small, easily achieved steps. This will create a pattern of success and provide you with you milestones to celebrate.

Suggested Reading:
My Success Journal: For Young People
by Al Duncan

Top Ten Quotes: Maya Angelou

(In honor of Women’s History Month)

A legendary poet, one of the great voices of contemporary literature, civil rights activist, author of twelve best-selling books including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, actress, playwright, producer, director, historian, educator, outstanding orator, and Grammy Award winner, Dr. Maya Angelou is the quintessential Renaissance woman.

The recipient of more than 60 honorary doctorate degrees, Dr. Angelou has captivated and inspired millions of people across the globe. There is no doubt that world could never get enough of Dr. Maya Angelou.

Here are my favorite quotes by this extraordinary woman.