April 4, 2016 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Comparing yourself to other advisors and idealizing their qualities while underestimating your own abilities is a self-defeating habit, yet many advisors constantly do this. Believing that there are other advisors out there who are “better”, “more accomplished” or “more successful” than you can set you on a downward spiral because you feel you can’t measure up.
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Don’t Compare Yourself to Others – Focus on Your Own Success
April 4, 2016 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Comparing yourself to other advisors and idealizing their qualities while underestimating your own abilities is a self-defeating habit, yet many advisors constantly do this. Believing that there are other advisors out there who are “better”, “more accomplished” or “more successful” than you can set you on a downward spiral because you feel you can’t measure up.
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What to Look for in an Accountability Partner
February 15, 2016 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Unsuccessful advisors may dream of success but they can’t seem to commit to or stick with their ideas. They tend to procrastinate or spend their time struggling to discern between high and low priority tasks. Successful advisors on the other hand have a clear roadmap incorporating concrete goals and they consistently hit their targets. They have discovered the art of “accountability”.
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Goal Setting: Don’t Look Where You Don’t Want to Go
January 11, 2016 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Let’s talk about goal setting. I’d like to tell you about a piece I read, called “Keep your eyes on the prize”. Watch the video or read the transcript below to learn the story about a man who was afraid of heights.
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