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Written By: Kent Jacobson A.k.a. Mr. Success

1	Put Your Change Of Career On Hold Now - I'll Tell You Why Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-08-01 | - Word Count: 938 | Viewed: 1383 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 1.00 Regardless of the reason behind your career change, there are three initial steps that need to be addressed by you.
2	Praise and Recognition Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-28 | - Word Count: 278 | Viewed: 1534 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 When was the last time you praised your child, told someone good job or even simply said thank you. In the rush to get all of our day-to-day activities and trying to complete tasks, I doubt very much we stop and think about praise and recognition. If you are a coach, teacher, manager, peer, mentor or parent, you must on a regular basis stop and praise the efforts of those around you.
3	Job Etiquette Rules – How Many Do You Know? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-28 | - Word Count: 869 | Viewed: 1997 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 There are 10 basic rules of job etiquette you need to follow when you begin a new job or transfer to a new organization with in your company. Above all, you must be prepared to...
4	Why You Must Manage Your Emotions? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-19 | - Word Count: 358 | Viewed: 1487 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.78 How many times have each of us been involved in or observed the dominate emotion, anger, overtaking a given situation? Way too many I suspect. Emotions, especially negative ones can surface at work, play, with family, friends, in the boardroom or on the ball field. Independent of the situation, anger is one of the most detrimental of the emotions you must learn to recognize and control.
5	Family Business – Why Some Work And Others Fail Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-17 | - Word Count: 829 | Viewed: 1230 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.44 Running a business with members of your family is a desirable prospect for a lot of people. I have found out Five (5) key tasks you need to consider and plan on completing. These tasks must be well on their way to completion before you get to a point of no return in you endeavor because any shortfall may influence the chances of you business being successful and possibly straining your family relationships.
6	Eight Keys to Success Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-11 | - Word Count: 452 | Viewed: 1487 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.80 Who among us does not want to be successful? Everybody wants to achieve some level of success, whether it be in their personal life or in the business world. Below are eight keys to success that everyone should follow in their daily routine.
7	Never Settle For Ordinary! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-10 | - Word Count: 412 | Viewed: 1297 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 I have discovered a common attribute among successful people no matter the age, profession or location in the world ... they never settle for ordinary.
8	A Good Teacher Never Stops Learning Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-06 | - Word Count: 419 | Viewed: 7484 | Votes: 30 | Rating: 2.10 Think about the phrase, a good teacher never stops learning. What does that phrase mean to you?
9	Is Quality Really Free? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-07-03 | - Word Count: 355 | Viewed: 1490 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 We have all heard the phrase; 'Quality Is Free', but is that statement really true? I think it is true from the perspective when you personalize 'quality' to an individual, not a product or consumable item.
10	Dollarizing Your Time Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-29 | - Word Count: 480 | Viewed: 1326 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43 Everyday we all end up waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting . . . so have you thought about what this wasted time is costing you in personal and professional productivity? Better than that, how about $$$$!
11	Stop! Don't Go to Your Interview Until You Read This! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-28 | - Word Count: 616 | Viewed: 1234 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75 You got the interview now what? I Have a short prep list of 10 *must embrace* tasks for you to complete prior to your 1st interview.
12	Live Life Your Own Way! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-22 | - Word Count: 627 | Viewed: 1100 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.89 Too many of us today rely on other people or services to make our lives perceptibly better and not reaching into our inner self to reach our goals, be happy and enjoy life. Are you one of these people? If you don't know, maybe asking and answering one question may help. Do you really know and understand what makes you happy and fulfilled?
13	Do Not Post Your Resume' Online - Until You Read This! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-19 | - Word Count: 519 | Viewed: 883 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.13 Do not post your résumé online until you understand exactly what you may be getting into. The Internet is a wonderful tool to utilize when and if you are looking for a job or a change of career. However, there are some consequences of putting your résumé out for the world to look at that you may not be aware of.
14	How Generation *R* Got It Right! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-14 | - Word Count: 472 | Viewed: 1461 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.40 Who is generation R? I'll tell you, they are our retired mothers and fathers, and even our grandparents who were born in the 20's and 30's. Why am I writing about this generation of people?
15	Create Your Own Destiny! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-12 | - Word Count: 458 | Viewed: 1074 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 Every now and then situations occur in our daily lives that we believe are a result of a greater good, or I like to characterize simply as destiny. Some of us believe these events are supposed to happen, others rejoice in them and yet some watch them go by and disappear.
16	Why Is Failure The Steppingstone To Success? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-07 | - Word Count: 156 | Viewed: 11269 | Votes: 125 | Rating: 1.75 The pervasive misperception is that failure is somehow bad for you. I think failure is just the opposite and have identified 8 reasons why failure is your steppingstone to success.
17	Why Has Personal Responsibility Disappeared? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-05 | - Word Count: 529 | Viewed: 1214 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 Where has responsibility disappeared to in your life and those around you?
18	Be Prepared For Your Exit Interview Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-31 | - Word Count: 953 | Viewed: 1484 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.25 Deciding to change jobs was the easy part, telling you boss and going through the exit interviews is difficult and you need to be prepared.
19	Get Seven Steps Closer To Finding Financial Freedom Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-31 | - Word Count: 696 | Viewed: 1381 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 People make reaching a level of financial freedom harder than it actually should be. In order to find financial freedom, all you have to do is follow a few simple steps and be committed to the cause.
20	Hope is Not a Strategy When Your Trying to Start a Business! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-29 | - Word Count: 573 | Viewed: 1125 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.71 Everyone throughout their life has incorporated a belief in hope, or a chance that something desirable will occur to them or is possible. We all hope for things. All I'm trying to point out to you is there is no strategy behind hope when you are truly trying to get something tangible to occur.
21	Optimist Or Pessimist? This Is A Must Read For You! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-22 | - Word Count: 377 | Viewed: 1506 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 My assumption is you started reading this article because on some level you are a pessimist. I believe inherently we all have pessimism ingrained into our persona; and if we let it rule our lives, this is not a good personal characteristic.
22	Set A Success Strategy Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-18 | - Word Count: 447 | Viewed: 1127 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 Every manager should have a success strategy in place that he or she can follow. A success strategy is not only good for them, but it can also help their employees succeed as well. By having a success strategy in place, you will be able to track your results, and then deal with any shortcomings appropriately.
23	Make Your Meetings More Productive Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-15 | - Word Count: 385 | Viewed: 1890 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Oh no, not another meeting request! We all dread the meeting invitation, not because of the content, but because a majority of meetings we have to attend are so poorly run.
24	Maintain Your Network Of Contacts Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-11 | - Word Count: 387 | Viewed: 1329 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 A lot of people have transitioned from the centralized workplace to a more individualized computer based one. In the formal business environment, we would come in contact daily with peers in our profession.
25	Clothes Make a First Impression Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-08 | - Word Count: 455 | Viewed: 1877 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.30 How many times have you been out in the workplace and caught a glimpse of somebody who is completely underdressed for the situation. This not only happens at work, it can also be a major problem in social settings as well.
26	Ten Tips on Surviving Reorganization Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-04 | - Word Count: 417 | Viewed: 1448 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 How do we survive the ever-changing dynamics of the workplace related to frequent leadership changes and personnel moves? Here are my basic tips for survival.
27	Life Is A Do-It-Yourself Project! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-05-01 | - Word Count: 739 | Viewed: 1271 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 If you have not realized it yet, no one is going to hand you the golden platter with your life's forward path laid out on it for you to follow. You are the only one that can take the steps to improve your situation and life. Change is difficult; I'm here to help you take off. Get started with some very basic steps that will allow you to change, and I show some simple steps to follow in getting started. First let's understand the three phases you are going to dive into, the what, how and when.
28	Cost of Poor Quality Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | - Word Count: 285 | Viewed: 1705 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 What are your business costs due to poor quality (CoPQ) and their effect on your bottom line?
29	Don't Let Yourself Go Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-03-02 | - Word Count: 639 | Viewed: 1087 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Have you read a book or participated in a physical activity lately? I had no idea how soft I was getting mentally and physically. Stop and look at yourself. You see what I'm talking about but do not want to believe what you see. I am right on point concerning this matter for most of us. Think about it and be honest with yourself.
30	The Effect of Positive Energy Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-02-22 | - Word Count: 422 | Viewed: 1115 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 Positive energy can go a long way in ensuring that your home and work environment is calm and relatively anxiety free. If you have ever worked in an office with people who are constantly giving off negative energy, you surely know what it feels like. You feel suffocated by this energy, and oftentimes it wears off on others.
31	Have You Experienced the *Chicken Little* Syndrome? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-02-21 | - Word Count: 546 | Viewed: 1289 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 Every day in business and/or our personal lives we encounter situations that at first appear to be catastrophic. After a little investigation we often find things are not as bad as they first appeared. How do you handle these situations? Do the people involved go running around as in the story we all know, Chicken Little? I refer to this crazy reaction as the *Chicken Little* syndrome.
32	Interview Attire Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-02-16 | - Word Count: 389 | Viewed: 1090 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.75 One sure-fire way to miss out on a job is to show up at an interview dressed poorly. If you do this, the hiring manager will have a bad first impression of you, and you will probably have a very difficult time overcoming it.
33	What? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-02-15 | - Word Count: 398 | Viewed: 999 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14 How aggravating is it when you are speaking to someone and the first word out of their mouth is "What?" My first reaction is thinking the person was not even listening to anything I was talking about or even paying attention to me. Frustrating, oh my yes, and also a waste of time for you and anyone else involved.
34	Make Your Meetings More Productive Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-02-02 | - Word Count: 381 | Viewed: 868 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.00 Oh no, not another meeting request! We all dread the meeting invitation, not because of the content, but because a majority of meetings we have to attend are so poorly run. You know a good productive meeting vs. the unstructured, why am I here, one. Do not let the next meeting you hold or attend be poorly executed. You have the ability to hold a productive meeting and influence a poorly run meeting headed in the right direction by implementing a basic strategy.
35	Time Management - Why you need it ! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-02-01 | - Word Count: 435 | Viewed: 1080 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 One of the most overlooked skills in the business world is time management. Without this you will never be able to achieve your maximum level of success. Time management skills go a long way in ensuring that you get all of your work done on time and efficiently. There are a couple of tips that you can follow to make sure that your time management skills are the best they can be.
36	Frustrated by Micromanagement? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-01-26 | - Word Count: 418 | Viewed: 1588 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 Residing in a micromanaged environment is very stressful and very difficult to flourish in. Micromanagement does not offer a person the flexibility or creativity we all desire when completing assignments or tasks. Understanding what factors may be contributing to the micromanagement situation you are in can help you decide on your next steps.
37	Keeping People Motivated Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-01-25 | - Word Count: 452 | Viewed: 999 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.75 As we approach the summer months, many people will be distracted from work or normal routines by increased outdoor activities, vacations and our kids out of school, business cycles and even the warmer weather. Your challenge as a parent, manager or small business owner is how to keep people motivated to perform their assignments.
38	Overcome Procrastination Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-01-19 | - Word Count: 449 | Viewed: 930 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 If you are suffering from a bad case of procrastination welcome to the club. Thousands of people all over the world are having the same problem right now. And most of them think that there is no way to beat this problem. But they are wrong. If you know how to get yourself into the proper mindset you will be able to overcome procrastination without any problems at all.
39	Avoid Constant Complainers Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-01-18 | - Word Count: 449 | Viewed: 1534 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Is there somebody at your place of work, or a friend of yours, that does nothing but complain? Does this start to get on your nerves so much that you cannot stand to be around the person? Do you feel like there is no way to fix this person? If you answered yes to this question, you do have a way out.
40	Family Members in Business Together – Is it Right For You? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-01-16 | - Word Count: 789 | Viewed: 945 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Running a business with members of your family is a desirable prospect for some people; let me give you five (5) items to consider before you get to a point of no return that may influence the chances of your business not being successful and possibly straining your family relationships.
41	Why You Must Have a Vision Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-01-11 | - Word Count: 491 | Viewed: 1492 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.50 I know . . . I know . . . I am not telling anyone something new by writing about this topic. Every now and then we all need to be reminded of what we have learned, re-think how it applies to our current situation and implement actions as appropriate. Basically, I just wanted to emphasize the importance of having a vision statement.
42	Eight Keys to Success Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | - Word Count: 453 | Viewed: 1252 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29 Everybody wants to achieve some level of success; whether it be in their personal life, or in the business world. Here are eight keys:
43	Be on Time Every Time Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-29 | - Word Count: 397 | Viewed: 1190 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 0.75 Make it a habit to be on time to every appointment or meeting you have scheduled or accepted. How frustrating is it when an appointment or meeting is delayed due to one or two people who show up late.
44	Are Your Customer's Satisfied? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-28 | - Word Count: 303 | Viewed: 834 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 Do you monitor how satisfied your customers are with the service or product provided to them? If you do, great, if not, you definitely need to start. The reason to maintain customer loyalty is obvious; look at all the competition that is in the market place. Customer loyalty to you and your product or service is a key component to maintaining a successful business.
45	Do Not Post Your Resume' Online - Until You Read This! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-21 | - Word Count: 515 | Viewed: 950 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Do not post your résumé online until you understand exactly what you may be getting into. The Internet is a wonderful tool to utilize when and if you are looking for a job or a change of career. However, there are some consequences of putting your résumé out for the world to look at that you may not be aware of.
46	Create Your Personal Success Equation! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-20 | - Word Count: 516 | Viewed: 1288 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.57 Do you have any idea how to measure your success? I really had not thought much about how to measure my success until I was asked the same question. Some of my initial responses were money, power, paying off debts, raising children and so on. All of these are factors in what I refer to as a success equation.
47	Positive Energy In Your Office Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-14 | - Word Count: 452 | Viewed: 1222 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.89 Positive energy can go a long way in ensuring that your office environment is peaceful and stress free. If you have ever worked in an office with people who are constantly giving off negative energy, you surely know what it feels like. You feel suffocated by this energy, and often times it wears off on others.
48	Ten Tips on Surviving Reorganization Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-13 | - Word Count: 418 | Viewed: 1161 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 How do we survive the ever-changing dynamics of the workplace related to frequent leadership changes and personnel moves? Here are my basic tips for survival.
49	Maintain your Network of Contacts Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-08 | - Word Count: 387 | Viewed: 2278 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00 A lot of people have transitioned from the centralized workplace to a more individualized computer-based one. In the formal business environment, we would come in contact daily with peers in our profession. A computer or web-based business, by the nature of it, can isolate some people from the social interaction that the previous workplace afforded.
50	Be Prepared for Your Exit Interview Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-12-06 | - Word Count: 953 | Viewed: 1318 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 Deciding to change jobs was the easy part. Telling you boss and going through the exit interviews are difficult, and you need to be prepared. So you have decided to leave the company and turned in you paperwork to your manager after much thought and introspection. What you need to prepare for are the next three to four exit interview sessions.
51	Why Technology Is Ruining Your Life! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-11-09 | - Word Count: 630 | Viewed: 2507 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.10 What am I thinking or talking about? Technology has provided our society global connectivity as well as access to a multitude of higher education and unlimited resources never dreamed of ...
52	My Future Starts Today! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-11-02 | - Word Count: 537 | Viewed: 1609 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.75 My future starts today, say it out loud, say it silently to yourself, just say it! Like a lot of people, I looked at my past in an attempt to see what my future would be. After years of thinking about my future in this manner, I came to realize I'm actually stuck in the past in a lot of ways.
53	Why Has Personal Responsibility Disappeared? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-10-25 | - Word Count: 530 | Viewed: 971 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.56 Where has responsibility disappeared to in your life and those around you?
54	Eliminating Non-value Tasks From Your Day Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-10-19 | - Word Count: 369 | Viewed: 2637 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.00 In support of time management, recognizing the need to manage your day through the elimination of non-value added tasks is often forgotten. Without periodically reviewing routine tasks, you will limit the level of success you can achieve.
55	Take a Leadership Role Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-10-11 | - Word Count: 461 | Viewed: 1491 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.62 If you recognize there is a situation at your company that is headed down the wrong path, step up and offer to take the lead to correct it.
56	Safeguarding Intellectual Property Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-10-10 | - Word Count: 524 | Viewed: 1632 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08 Every company has Intellectual Property (technical and practical knowledge) that is a critical component to its future. Your company standard processes may not even identify a method to capture Intellectual Property (IP) or define what IP is. Retention and definition of IP is key to your product and market place profitability; take a look at your situation.
57	Why Do Performance Measurement Tools Work? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-10-04 | - Word Count: 454 | Viewed: 1611 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.92 As a business owner, manager, quality professional or entrepreneur, performance measurement must be part of your basic business plan for improvement and continued success.
58	Have You Tried Writing Your Own Biography? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-29 | - Word Count: 430 | Viewed: 3060 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.93 I had no idea how difficult it is to be articulate, concise and yet be informative about key facets of ones life.
59	Positive Attitude-Good for Yourself and Others Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-28 | - Word Count: 438 | Viewed: 1233 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Having a positive attitude is not only important for yourself, it is also important to the people that you come in contact with during your daily life.
60	How to Find Financial Freedom Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-26 | - Word Count: 457 | Viewed: 1451 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.08 Many people make finding financial freedom harder than what it actually is. In order to find financial freedom all you have to do is follow a few simple steps.
61	Dream Big! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-22 | - Word Count: 456 | Viewed: 1426 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38 Everybody, regardless of who you are, has a dream that they want to accomplish in life. Remember, if this is your life long goal you want it to be something huge.
62	Interview Attire Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-22 | - Word Count: 389 | Viewed: 1263 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 It is important to remember that regardless of what kind of position you are applying for that you need to dress professionally.
63	Overcome Fatigue at Work Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-09-13 | - Word Count: 449 | Viewed: 1518 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 A big problem in today's working world is that too many people are working long hours. This can lead to fatigue and many times burn out. This can be a big problem because fatigue can cause a decline in work production.
64	Goal Setting - Why You Should Do It! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-31 | - Word Count: 449 | Viewed: 932 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.00 The only way to ever get what you want in life is by setting goals.
65	Defining Leadership Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-30 | - Word Count: 226 | Viewed: 1369 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 I challenge you to ask five different people what the definition of leadership is and see what they say.
66	Develop Decision Making Skills Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | - Word Count: 461 | Viewed: 1435 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.00 Everybody in the world will have to make a decision or two today. But not everybody is equipped with the same level of decision making skills.
67	Good Memory Equals Greater Success Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-24 | - Word Count: 423 | Viewed: 2831 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 There are two important parts to your memory: concentration and recall.
68	Avoid Constant Complainers Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-18 | - Word Count: 452 | Viewed: 1325 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.80 Is there somebody at your place of work, or a friend of yours that does nothing but complain? Does this start to get on your nerves so much that you cannot stand to be around the person?
69	Put Your Change of Career on Hold Now - I'll Tell You Why Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-17 | - Word Count: 938 | Viewed: 1004 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 Regardless of the reason behind your career change, there are three initial steps that need to be addressed by you.
70	Goal Setting-Why You Should Do It! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-14 | - Word Count: 449 | Viewed: 1221 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 0.50 The only way to ever get what you want in life is by setting goals.
71	Time Management - Why You Need It! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-09 | - Word Count: 436 | Viewed: 1030 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60 One of the most overlooked skills in the business world is time management. Without this you will never be able to achieve your maximum level of success.
72	Do Not Post Your Resume' Online - Until You Read This! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-04 | - Word Count: 517 | Viewed: 2644 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.20 Do not post your resume' online until you understand exactly what you may be getting into.
73	Keeping People Motivated Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-08-01 | - Word Count: 453 | Viewed: 1341 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 Communication, always important, but this time of year it is critical. Why, because everyone else is juggling their personal schedules as well job assignments.
74	Lacking Communication Skills? Don't Worry Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-07-27 | - Word Count: 448 | Viewed: 1362 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.25 Good communication skills are an essential part of anybody's life. No matter if you are in the business world or your social life, communication skills are necessary if you are to be a success.
75	Overworking Can Lead to Burnout Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-07-26 | - Word Count: 457 | Viewed: 1371 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut and you will never get out? If you answered yes, you may be suffering from burnout.
76	Create Your Personal Success Equation! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-07-11 | - Word Count: 521 | Viewed: 1456 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.55 Do you have any idea how to measure your success? I really had not thought much about how to measure my success until I was asked the same question. Some of my initial responses were; money, power, paying off debts, raising children and so on. All of these are factors in what I refer to as a success equation. Ok, what is a success equation going to do for me? My answer, to help keep you focused on the big success picture.
77	Prepare for Your Exit Interview Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-07-06 | - Word Count: 954 | Viewed: 1301 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.25 Deciding to change jobs was the easy part, telling you boss and going through the exit interviews is difficult and you need to be prepared.
78	Thank You for the Input, Now Go Do Your Own Job! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-07-05 | - Word Count: 443 | Viewed: 1286 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.11 What are some professional, neighborly and tactful ways to get the neighborhood or work environment busybody back to work and quit distracting you? You all know the person I am talking about, they never seem to have enough time for you or your request, but sure as heck can tell you what needs to be done and how! Am I right on this?
79	Three Sports Related Lessons We All Can Learn From Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-06-28 | - Word Count: 757 | Viewed: 1185 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.20 Everyone in some form or fashion is exposed to sports on a very regular basis either through participation, watching an event on television, reading an article about a team or athlete. Even if you are not an avid sports fan, you will inevitably come across a sports related situation on a daily basis. Due to the popularity of sports and increased media exposure, I think sports are a great teaching tool for all of us; young and old, if put in proper perspective. Proper perspective from my standpoint is categorized in three general groups.
80	Unless You're in Charge, Avoid Office Politics Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-06-20 | - Word Count: 489 | Viewed: 2193 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.33 Whoosh out the door goes another executive, manager, salaried or hourly worker. No one is exempt or excluded from the negative repercussions associated with office politics. Unless you are at the top of the company, you have no business being involved in any aspect of the office politics that play out everyday.
81	The Effect of Positive Energy Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-06-16 | - Word Count: 426 | Viewed: 1777 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 Positive energy can go a long way in ensuring that your home and work environment is calm and relatively anxiety free. If you have ever worked in an office with people who are constantly giving off negative energy you surely know what it feels like. You feel suffocated by this energy, and often times it wears off on others.
82	Quick Tips On Keeping People Motivated Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-06-14 | - Word Count: 454 | Viewed: 1533 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.64 As we approach the summer months, many people will be distracted from work or normal routines by increase outdoor activities, vacations, and our kids out of school, business cycles and even the warmer weather. Your challenge as a parent, manager or small business owner is how to keep people motivated to perform their assignments.
83	Do Not Let Yourself Go Soft Mentally or Physically Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-06-07 | - Word Count: 630 | Viewed: 1385 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14 Have you read a book or participated in a physical activity lately? I had no idea how soft I was getting mentally and physically. Stop and Look at yourself, you see what I'm talking about, but do not want to believe what you see. I am right on point concerning this matter for most of us, think about it and be honest with yourself.
84	Praise and Recognition Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-06-02 | - Word Count: 279 | Viewed: 1416 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 When was the last time you praised your child, told someone good job or even simply said; thank you. In the rush to get all of our day-to-day activities and trying to complete tasks, I doubt very much we stop and think about praise and recognition. If you are a coach, teacher, manager, peer, mentor or parent, you must on a regular basis stop and praise the efforts of those around you.
85	Networking - How and Why You Need to Maintain Yours Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-06-01 | - Word Count: 389 | Viewed: 1363 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.10 A lot of people have transitioned from the centralized workplace to a more individualized computer based one. A computer or web based business, by the nature of it can isolate some people from the social interaction that the previous workplace afforded. How we maintain our network depends on your individual situation. I have found four methods that continue to work for me. They are:
86	Be On Time Every Time Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-05-23 | - Word Count: 388 | Viewed: 1198 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.75 Make it a habit to be on time to every appointment or meeting you have scheduled or accepted. Bottom line, it is very disrespectful to be the person who shows up late, so don't.
87	Ten Tips For Surviving a Reorganization Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-05-16 | - Word Count: 418 | Viewed: 1534 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 How do we survive the ever-changing dynamics of the workplace related to frequent leadership changes and personnel moves? Here are my basic tips for survival.
88	Why You Must Manage Your Emotions Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-05-12 | - Word Count: 363 | Viewed: 1021 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.89 How many times has each of us been involved in or observed the dominate emotion; anger, overtaking a given situation? Way to many in many I suspect. Emotions, especially negative ones (such as anger) can surface at work, play, with family, friends in the boardroom or on the ball field. Independent of the situation, anger is on of the most detrimental of the emotions you must learn to recognize and control.
89	Why You Must Have a Vision Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-05-04 | I know ... I know ... I am not telling anyone something new by writing about this topic. Every now and then we all need to be reminded of what we have learned, re-think how it applies to our current situation and implement actions as appropriate.
90	A Good Teacher Never Stops Learning Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-05-02 | Think about the phrase; a good teacher never stops learning. What does that phrase mean to you? Recognize that everyone is a teacher through our actions and sharing of knowledge
91	Are Your Customer's Satisfied? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-27 | Do you monitor how satisfied your customer's are with the service or product provided to them? If you do great, if not, you definitely need to start.
92	Set a Success Strategy Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-26 | Every manager should have a success strategy in place that he or she can follow. A success strategy is not only good for them, but it can also help their employees succeed as well.
93	Wasted Money Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-25 | What are your business costs due to poor quality (CoPQ) and their effect on your bottom line? For this discussion, CoPQ is any costs (dollar amount) you can associate with the inability to correctly perform a task the first time.
94	Eight Keys to Success Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2006-04-19 | Who among us does not want to be successful? Everybody wants to achieve some level of success; whether it be in their personal life, or in the business world. Here are eight keys to success that everybody should follow in their daily routine.