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23 Inspiring Quotes For Overcoming Setbacks

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Dale Marcouillier | 4 Comments

Throughout the month of March I’ll be sharing some thoughts on overcoming obstacles and setbacks. To start, here are some powerful quotes from others that you may find both inspiring and helpful in your particular situation. 1. “A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose.” – John C. Maxwell 2….

So, How’s That “New Year’s Resolution” Thing Coming? (Part 3)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Dale Marcouillier | 2 Comments

Today I’m closing out a three-part discussion on New Year’s Resolutions and why so many start off every year with such high expectations, only to have their best intentions fall by the wayside before the calendar page turns to February. If you missed Part One, you can catch up here. And if you missed Part Two – the one that…

Kick it to the Curb – Part 1

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Dale Marcouillier | 0 Comments

It’s huge. It’s debilitating. It can even be paralyzing. Fear. Brian Tracy calls fear, “the greatest single obstacle to success in adult life.” I believe him. In preparing our Goals 2014 audio course, I had time to reflect on the role fear plays in our ability to achieve everything we set out to. As most of us have come to realize,…

How the 20% Beat Mr. Pareto – Part 2

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Dale Marcouillier | 2 Comments

Last week I introduced a discussion about Vilfredo Pareto, the Italian economist that developed what is now widely known as The Pareto Principle. Many of you may know it as the “80-20 Rule.” If you missed last week’s post, you can catch up here. Briefly put, the results in almost every achievable life aspect tend to fall roughly in an…

How the 20% Beat Mr. Pareto – Part 1

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Dale Marcouillier | 4 Comments

You’ve probably heard of Mr. Pareto by now. If not, allow me to introduce you. After all, he may be directly related to your ability to achieve the goals you’re setting for yourself. Vilfredo Pareto was an Italian economist that lived during the early 1900’s. His legacy is far reaching, but over time he has become best known for what is…

Are YOU Accountable?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Dale Marcouillier | 2 Comments

The other day I overheard the most interesting conversation. Two women were discussing where to go for lunch, when one suggested In-n-Out Burger (if you don’t live in the Southwestern US or Texas and haven’t experienced In-n-Out, let us offer our condolences here and now). To this suggestion the other woman quickly replied, “Absolutely not.” “Why?” asked the perplexed friend. “Because…

23 Inspiring Quotes For Overcoming Setbacks