Author Archives: Cecilia
Your Success Depends on Your Desire to Succeed
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, 16th President of the United States Are you working to be successful at something that is really important to you? Or … Continue reading
Having the Courage to Make Your Dreams Come True
All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney, 1901-1966, Cartoon Artist and Producer A dream is an idea that you have that is devoid of a link to your current perception … Continue reading
Getting Fit for More Than You Are Doing Now
Be fit for more than the thing you are now doing. Let everyone know that you have a reserve in yourself; that you have more power than you are now using. If you are not too large for the place … Continue reading
Powerful Images of 2011
As the year draws to a close, the end of year reflections are beginning. I saw this post of 45 of the most powerful images from 2011. I encourage you to take a few moments to view them. These are all … Continue reading
Great Poem: I Am Powerful !
Here is a great poem I thought I would share. It points out that the fact that we can choose, makes us very powerful. The author is unknown. Enjoy – and Choose. I am very powerful! Whatever I set … Continue reading
Exercise? No Way – It Will Mess Up My Hair
This might not be something that my white female readers can understand, and the men certainly will not have a clue. But black women have a challenge with our hair when it comes to working out. Our beautiful, thick tresses … Continue reading
The Strangest Secret (to Success)
Earl Nightingale, a recognized founder of the personal development industry, reminds us that we should be careful about what we plant in the fertile ground of our minds. Our minds work to return whatever we plant in it, success or … Continue reading
Money Talks, But What’s It Really Saying?
The Real Reason You May Not be As Profitable As You Would Like Everyone goes into business with the stated intention of being profitable. (Even nonprofits need to generate enough income to continue and expand their operations.) We are also … Continue reading
Multiple Streams of Income (Traffic)
Image by DavidErickson via Flickr Many people are aware that their businesses should have multiple streams in income so that if something happens – say that one really big contract is reduced or eliminated all together – they and their … Continue reading
Finding Your Niche on Facebook
While many people are using Facebook for social purposes, small business owners are trying to use it for business purposes. Having clear goals and a strategy for engaging in social media for business purposes is important. On Facebook, there is … Continue reading