{"id":2449,"date":"2008-01-01T11:05:29","date_gmt":"2008-01-01T18:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/?p=2449"},"modified":"2007-12-31T08:31:12","modified_gmt":"2007-12-31T15:31:12","slug":"goals-by-brian-tracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/2449\/goals-by-brian-tracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Goals! by Brian Tracy"},"content":{"rendered":"

The concept of lifetime education is embraced by successful people everywhere. While a college education is an invaluable experience, most of what I’ve learned about sales, marketing, investing, and business has come from books, tapes, CDs, seminars and Russ-casts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of “success marketers” out there. Rather than criticize some of the fugazi, I’ll highlight one of my favorite authors, Brian Tracy. I started reading Brian Tracy’s sales training books some 10-15 years ago. Brian gives direct advice like “come to work an hour before everyone else”. What appears to be a 400-page “no-brainer” guide<\/a> actually works if you implement his advice.<\/p>\n

As luck would have it, Brian offices about 4 blocks from my home and has his mane coiffed at the same salon<\/a> as I do. One afternoon, about 3 years ago, we shared neighboring chairs and I had a 20-30 minute conversation with the man. He graciously accepted my compliments and suggested I read his new book, Goals ! and the accompanying Goal Planner workbook. I have read it each December since that day.<\/p>\n

Goals! was published in 2003 and explains the 7 key elements of goal setting and the 12 steps required to set and accomplish goals of any size. Suggestions like become an expert in your field, associate with the right people, and make a written plan of action are not furtive. Mr. Tracy gives actionable ideas for implementation that are written in plain English; no metaphysical overtones nor MBA-speak.<\/p>\n

The Goal Planner is not a workbook of revelation. If you perform the simple exercises, over a 30-day period, the ten bucks spent will be returned within the first 60 days. It’s not a bad way to kick off the new year.<\/p>\n

Brian Tracy International has a whole goals package<\/a> available but most of us won’t take the time to watch the DVDs and listen to the audio. If you want some simple direction for the new year, grab the book and workbook, spend a weekend reading, and start 2008 with clarity.<\/p>\n

Happy New Year Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The concept of lifetime education is embraced by successful people everywhere. While a college education is an invaluable experience, most of what I’ve learned about sales, marketing, investing, and business has come from books, tapes, CDs, seminars and Russ-casts. There are a lot of “success marketers” out there. 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