Become a Warrior

I recently watched a movie that inspired me to share this message with you.

The name of the movie is called "Peaceful Warrior."

It's about a college gymnast who has it all but yet still feels he is missing something from his life. That all changes when he comes across a stranger that will impact his life forever. During this time the gymnast encounters a serious injury and with the help of this stranger learns that strength of spirit is what leads a man to greatness.

As for personal development, this is a must have.

You can find the video at Amazon by clicking here => Peaceful Warrior

I hope you enjoy the video.

Dedicated to your success,

Jerome Ratliff

You've Got Time On Your Hands

Most people admit that they would love to have more time in the day in order to get things done. But, we all know that is impossible. No matter who we are, we all have the same amount of time as everyone else, 24 hours in one day. No more and no less.

But, why is that some people are able to get more things done?

Is one person better than another person?

No!

Or, does one person understand time management by using a priority system?

Yes!!!!

Managing your time the right way is nothing more than getting the important things done first.

Rather than being overwhelmed with all of the things you have to get done and getting frustrated, take control of your time by wisely making out a list of the tasks you need to complete.

Once you have all of your tasks, prioritize them into a top 5 list. When considering which ones should take priority over the other, consider which one will give you the biggest bang for your buck. So, now you have the priority list from #1 task to get done all the way through #5. When you have finished the top 5 on your list then you can tackle the other outstanding tasks.

Do this for each and every day. Once you become a master at prioritizing, then you won't have to write it out, as it will become automatic for you. However, even the most successful people still need to write it out. They feel just by writing it out, it makes the tasks feel real, and is holding them accountable to completing them. This is my approach, writing them out helps out big time.

So by taking control of your day, you'll see that you've got time on your hands. By the end of your day, you'll feel that you finished the things you needed to get done and have more time to do other things. You'll also feel a sense of accomplishment as your mark each one complete.

Oh yeah, before I forget, if you find yourself unable to complete the tasks you assigned for the one day, continue on the same list the next day until you are done. Then start your new list.

Give it a try, what do you have to lose other than time.


Jerome Ratliff
Independent Associate

Quit Your Day Job!

We see it on the news every day...

"Thousands of people are losing their jobs..."

"The mortgage industry meltdown..."

"The economy is in a recession..."

You can continue to stress about losing your job, your home, and any hope of living the life you really want...

...Or...

You can start towards the path to true financial wealth...

Start by changing what it is you do in your current business or your line of work.

And, if you're like many business professionals that are not satisfied with their current business or line of work, then perhaps it's time for expiration and to move on to something new. Don't live your life being unhappy and miserable. Find something that you will enjoy.

Determine ways that you can accelerate your career. Despite the current economy, you are in charge of your destiny and how much you make, not them! Review what you are doing today and how you can be of better service. Brainstorm for about one hour per day on what you can improve on and write them down.

Implement every single idea you come up with. Make sure to give your idea a good amount of time before you give up on it. Only then, should you move on to the next idea.

Set a goal to increase your income by 10% of what you made the previous year. Plan this out for five years. You will be amazed that reaching that 10% increase won't be very difficult to achieve after all.

Get yourself into this mindset and stop thinking of what you do as your job. In other words, quit your day job and start treating your job like you're the CEO of the company.

Be in charge of your profession and watch your income rise despite all the naysayers.

Jerome Ratliff

Independent Associate

Creating Goals to Maximize Your Success

We all know that a goal is a result towards which your effort is directed. But, do you know how important goals really are to your success?

This will be one of the most important posts that you will read in order to achieve mass amounts of success.

If you've ever worked for someone or a company, then you are probably very familiar with goals and their purpose for being set. But, have you ever created and set your own goal? If you have, congratulations. If not, then creating goals can bring you success.

Let me explain why...

The most important aspect about a goal is it must be very clear and as specific as possible. Also, remember the purpose of your goal is you want success. Oh yeah, you will get success once your goal is reached.

Breakdown your goal into the following different components:

1. Objective
2. How
3. Date

Let me give you an example that best illustrates this.

For example, I've had this dream of mine to travel into outer-space with NASA astronauts before my 40th birthday.

My goal should read as such, "I will travel to outer-space with the NASA program by 12-31-2015."

Travel to outer-space is my objective...with the NASA program is the how...by 12-31-2015 is the date.

Also, take notice of the words I chose, like "will". I didn't use "dream," "wish," or "would like to." I used "will" because when you use the word "will", it seems more true to your subconscious mind.

By setting a goal as specific as possible and by setting a date which you feel is attainable, you instantly set yourself up for success.

Now, just because you wrote it down doesn't mean that you never look at it. Because that will get you no where. You must refer to this goal very often and plan to meet that goal by doing something everyday.

Did you get that last part?

That's the biggest secret to creating goals to maximize your success. "Plan to meet that goal by doing something everyday." Everyday you do something and it doesn't matter how much you do, just as long as you are doing something to meet that goal.

Try writing out a goal and refer to it often. I guarantee you, if you do what I have shared with you, you will see yourself moving forward in your career.

Dedicated to your success.



Jerome Ratliff
Independent Associate