We’ve all heard it said that ‘perception is reality,’ but have you thought about thefact that a lot of the adversity we face in our lives is rooted in our perception?So,what is perception?Perception, defined, is ‘the process of using the senses to acquireinformation about the surrounding environment or situation.’ It is also an impression,an attitude or understanding based on what is observed through your thoughts.So, what is your perception of your career, your life, your finances? Is yourperception part of the problem or part of the solution?If your perception of the economy right now and anything that is happening inthe world is that it’s all on the skids and that buying and investing in anything atthis time is ludicrous, that is your reality.There is nothing I could say, no evidenceI could present to change your perception or the resulting reality.

– excerpt  from WAKE UP! Jumpstart The Life You’ve Always Had In Mind.

“If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’re getting” – Steven Covey

Less than 3 percent of Americans have written goals, and less than one percent review and rewrite their goals on a daily basis. The payoff for setting goals and making plans to be able to choose the kind of life you desire is well documented and undisputed. So why do so few people set goals? According to Brian Tracy, there are 4 reasons why people don’t set goals.

1) They are simple not serious

2) They don’t understand the importance of goals

3) Fear of rejection caused by destructive criticism of those close to them

4) Fear of failure

So if you have not sat down yet and set your goals for 2010, what is the reason. Are you not serious? Do you understand the importance of setting goals? Are you afraid of being criticized by family or friends? Are you afraid of failure? Sometimes the only difference between a successful person and a failure is that the successful person has the courage to get started.

I encourage you to use these last few days of 2009 to set your goals for the new year. Take charge and accept responsibility for your results.

-Chuck DeMarti

With e-mail the main method of contacting your business partners, the importance of a handwritten Thank You card is almost a lost art. A Thank You card is still a professional way of letting your clients know that you appreciate them and value their business. Don’t underestimate the value of a handwritten Thank You card. Some easy tips to remember are:

1) Write Thank You cards as soon as possible. Ideally at the end of each day

2) Handwritten cards are more personal in nature

3) Make them short

4) Check your spelling

5) Write slowly. This will help make your handwriting more legible

Thank You cards are an important part in building and maintaining your business relationships. You will be more than compensated for the time it takes and your clients will be more inclined to doing business with you because of your show of appreciation.

If you are like many, you’re constantly creating goals. Being a new year, here is an idea on a new way to achieve your goals in 2010.

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