Duncan Nugget® #65: Warning Signs

“It is only after long-term lack of recognition that simple signals and obvious warning signs become complex challenges and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Work on problems as soon as they begin to develop.” – Al Duncan

How To Start Developing Your Personal Brand

(Adapted from My Success Journal: For Young People)

“Hey! Why is my medicine so expensive this time? It’s usually a lot cheaper than this. What’s up with that?”

“Mr. Duncan, you normally get generics, but your doctor instructed us to give you the name brand medicine this time.”

“Not really, it’s just the fact that it’s name brand. The brand is what you’re paying for.” 

—A conversation between Al Duncan and the pharmacist

Personal Development

Duncan Nugget® #17: Fulfillment

One of the keys to greatness is finding a way to do something you love to do, not just something that’s “safe” to do. Many people have experienced a high level of achievement but are stuck in professions they hate.

What kind of sense does that make?

None.

Suggested Reading:
A Poverty of Ambition

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?”

What’s On Your Mind?

Mind your mind. Studies have indicated that negative predictions about an experience are far more likely to come true than positive predictions because negative thoughts are seven times more powerful than positive ones.

This means that to override any negative thought or expression you produce, it takes seven positive thoughts just to break even. Think about that.