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Amber Noble-Garland is a successful entrepreneur who’s impressive business repertoire includes being a multi-million dollar real estate expert & investor, entertainment talent manager, personal success coach, motivational speaker, marketing consultant, radio/music/television professional and blogger.

“Love What You Do,” by Amber Noble-Garland (material Copyrighted 2009 ©; All Rights Reserved). Amber’s blog published at www.EgyptSaidSo.com. It is permissible to reprint, re-post, re-blog this material, provided the author and publisher give consent. Author and publisher information must be credited.

TIPS FOR GETTING UN-STUCK AND AVOIDING PROCRASTINATION!

Ewwwwwwww…..That ugly “P” word!    

I don’t know about you, but I can tell you I’ve gotten stuck in a rutt more than once in 2009 thanks to procrastinating.   

I have been blessed to have an absolutely PHENOMENAL year so far in business, but when I think about a few of the little things I could have done to make it an even GREATER year, I want to kick myself!   Now granted, anyone who knows me personally or professionally, can tell you that I am an on-the-go work-horse and a stickler for dotting the T’s & crossing the I’s.   However, no matter how much of a “go-getter” you might be, no one is exempt from “dragging their feet” when it comes to certain things.      

I’m sure you’ve heard that expression…the early bird gets the worm, right? Well that’s truth and nothing but the truth.  When we step up to the plate early (be it in business or in our personal lives) not only do we free up our time to pursue other goals but we also give ourselves a chance to take advantage of great opprtunities that may be right in front of us.   Here are a few tips to kick procrastination to the curb:  

1.  Schedule it! When you know you have a task that must be completed, be sure to write it down on a wall calendar or schedule it in your Blackberry or phone calendar.  

2.  Write it down! Creat a “To Do” list. Research shows that when you write something down, your chances of actually following through on the goal are increased dramatically.    

3.  Do the hardest or longest tasks first!  If you focus on getting the biggest challenges out of the way first, doing the easiest things later will be a piece of cake.  

4.  Learn how to delegate! If you find yourself getting stuck on the minor things you need to get accomplished, learn how to delegate that task to someone else who can help lighten your load. Whether it’s an assistant, intern, friend or relative…don’t be afraid to ask for help.  

5.  Like NIKE Just Do It! The hardest part of doing anything is taking the first step. Don’t worry about doing it “right”… Just do it. If you make a mistake, you can always go back and re-do it.    

LESSON LEARNED:  Stop putting off until tomorrow or the next week what you can clearly do today! WELL NOT IN 2009!  

I am committed to getting UN-STUCK and putting PROCRASTINATION behind me. So what are you vowing to get un-stuck from in 2009?  

Stay motivated,  

Amber    

Amber Noble-Garland is a successful entrepreneur who’s impressive business repertoire includes being a multi-million dollar real estate expert & investor, entertainment talent manager, career advancement specialist, motivational speaker, marketing consultant, radio/music/television professional and writer.   “Love What You Do,” by Amber Noble-Garland (material Copyrighted 2008 ©; All Rights Reserved). Amber’s blog published at www.EgyptSaidSo.com. It is permissible to reprint, re-post, re-blog this material, provided the author and publisher give consent. Author and publisher information must be credited.

You Are A Living Magnet…….

By Amber Noble- Garland 

“You are a living magnet. What you attract into your life is in harmony with your dominant thoughts.” - Brian Tracy I believe that the quote above by master motivational speaker & sales guru, Brian Tracy, is one of the truest things ever spoken.   Some may call it the “law of attraction” and others call it “The Secret,” but actually it’s a slightly different concept. Why? Well, because Brian’s statement highlights the side of the “law of attraction” that many of those who focus on selling books, DVDs and audio cassettes may not really focus on. It’s bigger than “The Secret” and many of the other products that are based on the “law of attraction.”     The focus of his statement zeroes in on our ability to attract that which is can be good, rewarding, financially satisfying and spiritually uplifting in our lives. However, if you look a little deeper it also points out that each of us posesses the internal power to attract what we DO NOT want into our life as well.   The proof is in the pudding…   1.  If we say our credit, our relationship with a family member, friend or co-worker is damaged beyond repair, then we won’t take the necessary steps to fix it and make it right again.   2.  If we focus our thoughts on the stock market is “bad” then our actions will be such that won’t help the stock market get any better.   3.  If we are fixated on the real estate market slow down and we get discouraged, then fool ourselves into thinking we won’t be able to sell a house or buy a house in today’s market, then it won’t happen.   NEVER FORGET…   Relationships with family or friends that have soured can be sweetened.   Stocks and 401K retirement plans that have dropped will rise and regain their value.   A real estate market that initially slowed will show signs of a resurgence again.   A job that was lost due to layoff or termination, can miraculously be replaced by a better job that is more fulfilling and might even offer a better salary!        The bottom-line is, our outer reality is a direct reflection of our inner reality. If we think it, believe it and do it, it becomes real…whether good or bad.   Today YOU have the power to decide what thoughts will dominate how YOU think. YOU are the Director of your very own reality show.   YOU are in the driver’s seat. Today your internal GPS is going to show YOU how to get to where you want to be in your life & career.   YOU have the keys…Are YOU ready to drive?   Stay motivated,   Amber

IF “DESTINY” IS BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE, THEN WHAT ARE YOU CHOOSING?

IF “DESTINY” IS BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE, THEN WHAT ARE YOU CHOOSING?

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” – Winston Churchill

As I began my day this morning, the quote above struck me and got me thinking. I thought about my own destiny, as well as those who are close to me who’ve shared their goals & aspirations for the 2009.

Our destiny is basically our destination for our life…it’s the place where we intend to arrive after we put away the road map (figuratively speaking) or turn off the internal navigation GPS, once we finish driving.

I recalled a conversation I had not too long ago with a former business acquaintance whom I relied on occasionally for my own accountability. From time to time we would talk and catch each other up on our goals to help the other person stay on-track.

Each time we’d speak to one another he kept telling me about what he was “going to do” and “what he had been thinking about doing.” However, he rarely could give updates on what he actually had done.

When I questioned him about what had been holding him back, his explanation was always the same.

He seemed to believe that the reason he hadn’t achieved the majority of his business and personal goals in 2008 was because it “just wasn’t his destiny.”

I could not believe my ears!

Did he really believe that he was less worthy, capable, deserving or destined for success than the next person?

It seems as though this guy actually convinced himself that some things simply weren’t “in the cards for him.” This really blew me away!

Our destiny is not by chance; on the contrary it is the direct result of our intentions and our deliberate actions that follow suit.

Destiny isn’t accidental, and it doesn’t come by falling out of the sky; you’ve got to think it, believe it, commit to it, do it, be passionate about it and achieve it!

Yes; 2009 is guaranteed to be a year of BIG challenges and even a few disappointments. However, it’s also the year that will teach you how to be your strongest and most invincable self yet!

So what are you choosing your career destiny to be in 2009?

Remember…FAILURE is NOT an option…So bet on SUCCESS and LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

Stay positive & motivated,

Amber

Love What you Do!

by Amber Noble-Garland

“Your Future May Be Uncertain, But These 5 things Should Give You a Boost!”

Recently I was talking on the phone to various former colleagues, a friend and even a client that I hadn’t spoken to in awhile. They all work in different industries…real estate, mortgages, radio, TV, music, finance, law, automotive, transportation and a few other industries.

Some of the conversations were just me on the phone with them one-on-one, and others were 3-way chats where we were “shooting the breeze” for nearly an hour.

There was one resounding theme I noticed, and that was a sense of uncertainty about what the future may bring.

-> One person had been instrumental in the growth of a major TV broadcasting company for nearly a decade, and suddenly she received her pink slip.

-> Another person had worked their way up at a big record label in the music industry, devoting their life to the company, only to be given 2 weeks of severance pay and a half-hearted “good luck.”

-> The third person is a promising young trader on Wall Street who sees his future crumbling, but feels lost and doesn’t know what to do. He’s so depressed and unhappy with the job he used to love that he says he can’t even get out of bed in the morning to go to work.

-> The fourth had been promised to be made a partner in her law firm, only to find out that someone else less qualified was chosen.

-> The fifth is a 10+ year veteran car salesperson. They sell luxury vehicles and is phenomenal at their job. The dealership owner told all the sales people (including the “top producers”) that they’d have to take a $50,000 pay cut, yet the next week he flew overseas on his private plane with his family for the next 2.5 weeks.

-> The sixth is a New Jersey Realtor® who had to make a tough decision to leave his current brokerage for a different brand who truly sees his value, respects his hard work and is willing to pay him accordingly.

-> Another is a mortgage consultant who can’t seem to get himself out of a slump and drum up new business. Instead of “networking” he said he finds himself “chasing Realtors like a personal injury lawyer chases ambulances”…his exact words.

-> The final convo I had (literally in the midst of writing this post) was with a client of mine who works in transportation. He drives a bus, and it’s taking a toll on his health (physically & mentally). He’s stuck between a rock & a hard place, because they’re cutting back on hours and he just bought his family their first home.

While they all work in different professions, they shared the commonality of not being sure of what is “next.”

Change is good and necessary, but it isn’t always pretty or comfortable.

In fact, change can be pretty uncomfortable.

When we stop changing, we stop growing. Don’t ever fear change!

For anyone out there who feels uncertain about their future, here’s my advice to you…

1. Believe in yourself, even when others don’t.
2. If you’re going to have to “roll the dice,” bet on YOU.
3. Know your worth, your value and don’t accept anything less.
4. Nothing is promised, so always have a “Plan B, C and D.”
5. Remember, “sometimes you’ve got to go to grow.”
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Stay motivated,

Amber

Amber Noble-Garland is a successful entrepreneur who’s impressive business repertoire includes being a multi-million dollar real estate expert & investor, entertainment talent manager, career advancement specialist, motivational speaker, marketing consultant, radio/music/television professional and writer.

“Love What You Do,” by Amber Noble-Garland (material Copyrighted 2008 ©; All Rights Reserved). Amber’s blog published at www.EgyptSaidSo.com. It is permissible to reprint, re-post, re-blog this material, provided the author and publisher give consent. Author and publisher information must be credited.