The Tax season is here and uncle Sam has collected or will be needing his payment soon. Taxes is one of our largest expenses. I’ve learned the tax law is a tool the government uses to shape the economy and promote social, agricultural and energy policy. Some accountants suggest monthly tax planning should be included …
By Jernavis Draughn Becoming better in anything starts with a clear vision on what you want to become better at. That may be in a particular sport, musical instrument, writing, painting, marketing, selling, marriage, or business. Carol Dweck once said, “Becoming is better than being.” Discovering your personal WHY for everything you do in life. …
By Jernavis Draughn What we focus on expands. Our ability to focus, is the key to creating lasting success in every area of our life. Where our focus goes energy flows. Today, we are in a battle on where we should direct our focus and time. Greg Mckeown believes, “If you focus on what you …
Psychotherapists believe regrets are created by a comparison between the actual outcome and that outcome that would have occurred had the decision maker made a different choice. We all have regrets from the past that were currently working to forgive ourselves for doing or not doing. Our destiny is determined by our decisions. Decision making …
I am what I do every day. What we do daily is our life in miniature. Mark Twain is coined for saying, “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” I’m personally more growth oriented then goal oriented. I’ve learned from reading many books on goal setting, that to reach any goal, you have to …
By Jernavis Draughn How well you LEAD determines how much you SUCCEED. Leadership is influence, which starts with YOU first! Leadership is not a position, it’s a choice. John Maxwell, is coined for saying, “Leadership is developed not discovered.” It’s an infinite game that never ends. It takes daily accountability and a commitment to becoming …
COVID-19 has changed the world and every business industry in some way. Change is inevitable but progress is not. What we do today determines where we will be at tomorrow. The future is being written today. Have you started to write down what you want your future to look like? In the next twenty four …
Results are the name of the game. Our performance in our choice of work produces our profit. Some people can’t understand why Jeff Bezos can earn as much money as he does. He’s created the largest online store and the fastest delivery service in the world. Let’s not forget about Amazon streaming platform, AWS, and …
By Jernavis Draughn Impossible is always a checklist. We are taught that nothing is impossible in life. Is that answer really true? How many people do you know that’s trying to do something that is defined as impossible? Maybe the belief that something is, “impossible”, is a personal fear, self-limitation, or an opinion? They say …
One of Athletes Global Corporation mantras is, PROGRESS not perfection. Incremental growth is consistently praised and valued. Success in anything is a marathon that never truly ends. John Maxwell, is coined for saying, “anything worthwhile is uphill.” Growth in anything demands daily PRACTICE. We look at successful people or organizations and sometimes forget the time, …