Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Give Your Best

Inspirational Power Quote

Give Your Best

“Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are
small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you
that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big
ones will tend to take care of themselves.”

Dale Carnegie

As I see it . . . . .
Give your best no matter now small the task may be. Continued effort opens the doors of opportunity.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Find the Remedy

Inspirational Power Quote


Find the Remedy

“Don’t find fault, find a remedy.”

Henry Ford, Founder Ford Motor Company


As I see it . . . .
Finding the remedy is finding the solutions and making positive progress.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Opportunity

Inspirational Power Quote


Opportunity

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

Albert Einstein, Inventor

As I see it. . . . . . . . .
It becomes easy to fall into the trap of negativity and difficulty in any situation that we are involved in. What is critical is to see through the fog of negativity and difficulty and focus your energy and efforts on finding the opportunities.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Saturday, March 28, 2009

HAPPINESS

Inspirational Power Quote

HAPPINESS

“Happiness is a journey not a destination.”

Ben Sweetland

As I see it. . . . . .

Happiness is a choice and where we continue to seek to obtain the feeling and emotions of happiness. The journey at times may be challenging and the results remarkable. Stay focused on the your desired out come and enjoy the journey.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Friday, March 27, 2009

A Little Extra

Inspirational Power Quote

A Little Extra

“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”

Jimmy Johnson, Football Coach

As I see it. . . . .
The person willing to do a little extra, turns it’s into extraordinary advantage.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Thursday, March 26, 2009

EFFORT

Inspirational Power Quote

EFFORT


“All You Can Do
is
All You Can Do,
but all you can do is enough!”

A.L. Williams

This quote is the title of an outstanding book written by, A.L. Williams in 1988. The book is still appropriate today for those who strive to become the best that they can be with their business and in their lives.

I would highly recommend the book. I found my copy on Amazon.com, just Google the book by name.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Make Every Choice Wisely

Inspirational Power Quote

Make Every Choice Wisely

“Every choice we made has an end result”.
Zig Ziglar – Author


As I See It. . . . .
Make every choice wisely; as your choices form your future.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Success is Connected to Action

Inspirational Power Quote


ACTION

“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.”

Conrad Hilton

As I see it. . . . . . .

Positive focused actively with a desired end result moves us closer to our goals. Continue to move in the desired direction even when the steps are small.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Monday, March 23, 2009

Commit Yourself to Fulfilling Your Dreams

Inspirational Power Quote


Commit Yourself to Fulfilling Your Dreams


“With great confidence in yourself
and your abilities,
you will set bigger goals,
make bigger plans,
and commit yourself to
achieving objectives that today
you only dream about.”
Brian Tracy, self help author and speaker


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Confidence in yourself creates confidences in your decisions and your actions.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Is it an Obstacle or an Opportunity?

Inspirational Power Quote


Is it an Obstacle or an Opportunity?


“Sometimes things which at the moment
may be perceived as obstacles-and actually be obstacles,
difficulties, or drawbacks-
can in the long result in some good end
which would not have occurred if it
had not been for the obstacle.”
Steve Allen, American humorist


As I see it. . . . . . . .
It’s not what happens to us that important; it’s what we do about what happens to us that makes the difference.
Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Saturday, March 21, 2009

A Man Who Learns to Use His Talent

Inspirational Power Quote


A Man Who Learns to Use His Talent


“If a man has a talent and cannot use it,
he has failed.
If he has a talent and uses only half of it,
he has partially failed.
If he has a talent and learns somehow
to use the whole of it,
he has gloriously succeeded,
and won satisfaction and
triumph few men ever know.”
Thomas Wolfe


As I see it. . . . . . . .
A man who learns to use all of his talent succeeds beyond their wildest expectation.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Friday, March 20, 2009

My Will Shall Shape My Future

Inspirational Power Quote
My Will Shall Shape My Future


“My will shall shape the future.
Whether I fail or succeed
shall be no man’s doing but my own.
I can clear any obstacle before me
or I can be lost in the maze.
My choice, my responsibility.
Win or lose,
only I hold the key to my destiny.”
Elaine Maxwell, American writer


As I see it. . . . . . . .
The inter power of our will create our future and our destiny.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Thursday, March 19, 2009

There is No Perfect Moment

Inspirational Power Quote


There is No Perfect Moment


“If you wait for the perfect moment
when all is safe and assured,
it may never arrive,
mountains will not be climbed,
races won,
or lasting happiness achieved.”
Maurice Chevalier,


As I see it. . . . . . . .
There is no perfect moment to start something and to move forward. The best time to start is this moment.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

When You Do What You Love Success Will Be Yours

Inspirational Power Quote


When You Do What You Love Success Will Be Yours


“What I wanted was to be allowed
to do the thing in the world
that I did best-
which I believed then and believe now
is the greatest privilege there is.
When I did success found me.”
Debbi Fields, entrepreneur


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Do what you love, do it will passion, do your best, be consistent and success will be yours.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Gain Strength, Courage and Confidence

Inspirational Power Quote


Gain Strength, Courage and Confidence


“You gain strength, courage and confidence
by every experience which
you really stop to look fear in the face.
You are able to say to yourself
‘I have lived through this horror
I can take the next thing
that comes along.’
You must do the things you think
you cannot do.”
Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady


As I see it. . . . . . . .
When we have the courage to face our fears, look fear in the eye with inter confidence, you develop the strength to overcome your fears, and you will see your obstacles melt away.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Monday, March 16, 2009

Common Sense Will Light the Way

Inspirational Power Quote


Common Sense Will Light the Way


“Common sense is the knack
of seeing things as they are,
and doing things as they ought to be done.”
Harriet Beecher Stowe, (1811 to 1896)
Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin - 1852


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Common sense can also be said to be doing the right thing at the right time for the right reason. Common sense will also light the way to a fuller happier life.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational
Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Choose Your Attitude

Inspirational Power Quote

Choose Your Attitude


“You cannot choose the things
that will happen to us,
but we can choose the attitude
we will take towards
anything that happens.
Success or failure depends
on your attitude.”
Alfred A. Montapert


As I see it. . . . . . . .
We can not always control our circumstances that we find ourselves in, but we have a choice about our attitude when we find ourselves in those challenging situations; our attitude will lead us to solutions that will either open doors or close doors, success or failure it’s all becomes a personal choice.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Positive Thinkers Opens Doors

Inspirational Power Quote


Positive Thinkers Opens Doors


“A positive thinker does not
refuse to recognize the negative,
he refuses to dwell on it.
Positive thinking
is a form of thought which habitually
looks for the best results
from the worst conditions.”
Norman Vincent Peale, Author



As I see it. . . . . . . .
Positive thinking creates the fuel to power your mind and your actions that opens doors to a successful and happy life.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Friday, March 13, 2009

There is Powerful Driving Force

Inspirational Power Quote


There is Powerful Driving Force


“There is a powerful driving force
inside every human being
that once, unleashed,
can make any vision,
dream or desire a reality.”
Anthony Robbins, inspirational author and speaker



As I see it. . . . . . . .
Once you decide what it is that you want, unleash the power within to achieve your dreams.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Seek Solutions

Inspirational Power Quote


Seek Solutions


“Courage means to keep working a relationship,
to continue seeking solutions to difficult problems,
and focus during stressful periods.”
Denis Waitley, inspirational author and speaker



As I see it. . . . . . . .
When you are facing challenges and difficult problems that appear to be over whelming; have the courage remain composed and focused on the solutions.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

How to Measure Your Success

Inspirational Power Quote


How to Measure Your Success


“Don’t measure yourself
by what you’ve accomplished,
but rather by what you
should have accomplished
with your abilities.”
John Wooden, basketball coach



As I see it. . . . . . . .
True success is determined by reaching down deep into your soul and becoming the best person that you can be and then completing with yourself to make the most of your abilities.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Determination to Succeed

Inspirational Power Quote


The Determination to Succeed


“The difference between a successful person and others
is not a lack of strength,
not a lack of knowledge,
but rather a lack of determination.”
Vince Lombardi, football coach



As I see it. . . . . . . .
Successful people know where they’re going, how they will get there and have the determination to succeed.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Monday, March 9, 2009

Gratitude Unlocks the Secret to a Full Purposeful Life

Inspirational Power Quote


Gratitude Unlocks the Secret to a Full Purposeful Life


“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance,
chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast,
a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
Gratitude makes sense of our past,
Being peace for today,
and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
Melody Beattie


As I see it. . . . . . . .
When we express gratitude for what we have we unlock the secret to living a full purposeful life. That secret enables us to create a vision for our life, the determination and focus to stay the on course until we have achieved our vision of a rich purposeful life.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author






Sunday, March 8, 2009

How to Achieve your Goals Before you Start

Inspirational Power Quote


How to Achieve your Goals Before you Start


“There is one practice that many of those
who accomplished things will admit they
have indulged in, especially during leaner years.
They were able to picture themselves,
vividly as already attained their goals,
and they retained that image
in their minds constantly,
assuring themselves again and again
until they knew they would succeed.”
Dr. Marcus Bach


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Success people know with clarity that they will achieve their goals, and the how before they start.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Saturday, March 7, 2009

People are Afraid

Inspirational Power Quote


People are Afraid


“Of course people are afraid.
But honestly facing that fear,
seeing it for what it is,
is the only way of putting it to rest .”
Edna Ferber


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Everyone at some point experience fear; face your fear, find a way to overcome it, take corrective measures, then put it aside and move on.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Friday, March 6, 2009

Don’t Live in the Past

Inspirational Power Quote


Don’t Live in the Past


“Living in the past is dull and lonely business;
looking back strains the neck muscles,
causes you to bump into
people not going your way.”
Edna Ferber


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Living in the past and looking back clouds your thinking and actions. It becomes a waste of time. Look forward determined where your want to go and take massive actions to get there.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, and Author

Thursday, March 5, 2009

The Truth About Yourself

Inspirational Power Quote


The Truth About Yourself


“There are only two people
who can tell you the truth about yourself
enemy who has lost his temper
and a friend who loves you dearly.”
Antisthenes


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Hearing the truth about yourself may not be easy to listen to. But when it’s told to you by a good friend who cares about you they are looking out for your best interests. Listen closely.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Deciding What You’re Going to Do

Inspirational Power Quote


Deciding What You’re Going to Do


“Acceptance is not submission
it is acknowledgement of the fact of a situation,
then deciding what you’re going
to do about it.”
Kathleen Casey Theisen


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Acknowledgement of your situation gives you a starting point to move forward. Determined what needs to be changed, what you want and how you will move forward to achieve it.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Success is Never Easy Work

Inspirational Power Quote


Success is Never Easy Work


“It has never been, and never will be easy work!
But the road that is the in hope is more pleasant
to traveler than the road built in despair,
even though they both
lead to the same destination.”
Brooks Atkinson


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Success takes dedication and the willingness to work hard to achieve your desired outcome.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator, and Author

Monday, March 2, 2009

Building a Nation or a Business Takes Risks Not Bailouts

Inspirational Power Quote


Building a Nation or a Business Takes Risks Not Bailouts


“This nation was built by men who took risks –
pioneers who were not afraid of the wilderness,
business men who were not afraid of failure,
scientists who were not afraid of progress,
dreams who were not afraid of action .”
Brooks Atkinson


As I see it. . . . . . . .
This nation is made up of entrepreneurial hard working people with vision that when challenged come together and accomplish what is considered to be impossible. The nation has been build by the effort of its people with the support of government.

This is a nation build on sweat and opportunities by people who take personal and business risks not bail outs.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Take a Chance and Go For it

Inspirational Power Quote


Take a Chance and Go For it


“Chance is always powerful.
Let your hook be always cast;
in the pool where your least expect it,
there will be fish.”
Ovid, (43 BC – 17 AD)


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Take a chance get out of your comfort zone, live in the world of possibly and go for it.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author