Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Be a Powerful Magnet

Motivational Power Quote


Be a Powerful Magnet


“You are the most powerful magnet in the universe!
You contain a magnetic power within you
that is more powerful than anything in this world,
and this unfathomable magnetic power is emitted through your thoughts.”
Rhonda Byrne, the writer of “The Secret”



As I see it. . . . . . . .
You have the power within yourself to attract whatever you want. What you attract will come to you through your vision and thoughts.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Monday, June 29, 2009

What Will You Attract?

Motivational Power Quote
What Will You Attract?


“You are the most powerful magnet in the universe!
You contain a magnetic power within you
that is more powerful than anything in this world,
and this unfathomable magnetic power is emitted through your thoughts.”
Rhonda Byrne, the writer of “The Secret”



As I see it. . . . . . . .
You have the power within yourself to attract whatever you want. What you attract will come to you through your vision and thoughts.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Today Use it Wisely

Motivational Power Quote


Today Use it Wisely


“Yesterday is a cancelled check;
Tomorrow is a promissory note;
Today is the only cash you have, so spend it wisely.
Kim Lyons



As I see it. . . . . . . .
We learn from the lessons of our past and our lives will be spent in the future. How we invest our time today will determine what our tomorrow will be.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Saturday, June 27, 2009

The Power of Nice

Motivational Power Quote


The Power of Nice


“When you’re nice to people,
they want to be nice back to you.”
Jack Canfield, an American motivational speaker

As I see it. . . . . . . .
The power of being nice creates a strategic advantage in both your business and personal relationships.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Friday, June 26, 2009

The Only Limit

Motivational Power Quote


The Only Limit


“Our imagination is the only limit
to what we can hope to have in the future.”
Charles F. Kettering, 1876-1958

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our future resides in our minds through our vision and through our imagination.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Thursday, June 25, 2009

The Direction of Your Life

Motivational Power Quote


The Direction of Your Life


“We will either find a way, or make one.”
Hannibal



As I see it. . . . . . . .
The journey on the road of success is not an expressway; it is a road that is always under construction. We will encounter detours, road blocks, pot holes and delays. We have to stay focused on our desired outcome and either find a way, or make one.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Cost of Inaction

Motivational Power Quote


The Cost of Inaction


“There are risks and costs to a program of action.
But they are far less than the long-range risks
and costs of comfortable inaction.”
John F Kennedy, 35th President of the United States

As I see it. . . . . . . .
A person with a proactive plan that takes a calculated risk has a strategic advantage over the person who takes no action.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting. Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Stretch your Mind-Stretch your World

Motivational Power Quote


Stretch your Mind-Stretch your World


“Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea,
never regains its original dimensions.”
Oliver Wendell Homes, 1809-1894


As I see it. . . . . . . .
We are capable of doing what we believe we can do. When we stretch our minds with new ideas we open our world to new opportunities and results.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Monday, June 22, 2009

Set your Internal Guidance System

Motivational Power Quote


Set your Internal Guidnce System


“You got to be very careful
if you don’t know where you’re going,
because you might not get there.”
Yogi Berra, baseball hall of fame

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Maintain a clear vision of where you want to go; set your internal guidance system with the directions to get there and use your IGS keeps you on course.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Self-Improvement

Motivational Power Quote


Self-Improvement


“The principle is competing against yourself.
It’s about self-improvement,
about being better than you were the day before.”
Steve Young, football player


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Incremental personal improvement is the key to continued personal development. As we commit ourselves to self improvement the only competition we have is ourselves.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Self-Image and Habits

Motivational Power Quote


Self-Image and Habits


“Our self-image and our habits tend to go together.
Change one and you will automatically change the other.”
Dr. Maxwell Maltz


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our thinking forms our actions and our self-image forms our self-concept of who we are. Both are formed as a result of habits, and changing our habits can change our lives.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Training, Speaker and Author

Friday, June 19, 2009

See the Possibilities

Motivational Power Quote


See the Possibilities


“It is difficult to say what is impossible
for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today
and the reality of tomorrow.”
Robert H. Goddard, 1882-1945


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Dream big today, that creates the vision for your tomorrow, and then see those possibilities become your achievements and realities.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Seasons of Our Lives

Motivational Power Quote


Seasons of Our Lives


“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.
If we did not sometimes taste adversity,
prosperity would not be so welcome.”
Anne Bradstreet


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our lives are like the seasons of the sun, each interlocked. We cultivate, plant, nurture, and harvest throughout our lives to achieve fulfillment.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Respond to Change

Motivational Power Quote


Respond to Change

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives,
nor the most intelligent,
it is the one that is most adaptable to change.”
Charles Darwin, scientist

As I see it. . . . . . . .
The person that can adapt and respond to change creates a cutting edge advantage for themselves, their business, and their lives.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Training, Speaker and Author

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Prosperity

Motivational Power Quote


Prosperity


“The strongest single factor in
prosperity consciousness is self-esteem:
believing you can do it,
believing you deserve it,
believing you will get it.”
Jerry Gillies, author



As I see it. . . . . . . .
Prosperity is first reflected in our minds and then achieved through our self-esteem.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Monday, June 15, 2009

Our Will

Motivational Power Quote


Our Will


“The will must be stronger than the skill.”
Muhammad Ali, boxing champion



As I see it. . . . . . . .
The will to succeed at our chosen endeavors is the foundation to navigate the obstacles that we encounter along the journey to success.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Training, Speaker and Author

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Optimism

Motivational Power Quote


Optimism


“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.
Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
Helen Keller


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Create hope in your heart and your mind for a bright future and have the confidence to fulfill your purpose.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Thursday, June 11, 2009

One’s Life

Motivational Power Quote


One’s Life


“One’s real life is so often the life that one does not lead.”
Oscar Wilde

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our life becomes the one that we chose and lead. Make the choice to lead the life that you were meant to live and then live your life to its fullest.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Training, Speaker and Author

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Never Quit

Motivational Power Quote


Never Quit


“I never tried quitting, and
I never quit trying.
Dolly Parton

As I see it. . . . . . . .
We are tested on a regular basis, some days it would appear that quitting is the easy way out. The prize goes to the person that sticks it out, tries a little bit longer, a little bit harder, and sees the challenge out to a successful conclusion.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

We Measure by What you Do

Motivational Power Quote


We Measure by What you Do


“Do not measure your life by your goals,
but by what you are actually
doing to achieve them.”
Unknown


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Goals set the GPS for your journey, but you will also be measured by what you do and achieve.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Monday, June 8, 2009

What Luck and Sweat Have in Common

Inspirational Power Quote


What Luck and Sweat Have in Common


“Luck is a dividend of sweat.
The more you sweat, the luckier you get.”
Ray Kroc, Founder of McDonald’s



As I see it. . . . . . . .
Sweat is associated with hard work. The harder we are willing to work the more we may sweat. The labor will become fulfilling, the sweat will be forgotten, and the rewards outstanding and long lasting.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Listening is an Art

Motivational Power Quote


Listening is an Art


“Hearing is one of the body’s five senses.
But listening is an art.”
Frank Tyger

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Hearing is a passive activity, listening is a proactive art. Active listening creates trust and confidence and will build rapport.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Saturday, June 6, 2009

It Will Outlive Us

Motivational Power Quote


It Will Outlive Us


“The greatest use of your life
is to spend it for something that
will outlast it.”
William James


As I see it. . . . . . . .
We can follow others and walk in their tracks, or set out on our own and leave a trail that leads to a better life for us and the people around us.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker, Author

Friday, June 5, 2009

Confidence in Yourself

Motivational Power Quote


Confidence in Yourself


“With greater 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



As I see it. . . . . . . .
By setting clear goals in our mind we set the vision for what we want to accomplish. That vision develops the inner-confidence to full fill your dreams.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Focus Your Mind

Motivational Power Quote


Focus Your Mind


“A focused mind is one of the most powerful forces
in the universe.”
Anonymous


As I see it. . . . . . . .
A focused mind will direct you in finding your purpose. When the focus becomes a laser the force becomes unstoppable.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Do and Dare

Motivational Power Quote


Do and Dare


“All of life is a chance.
The person who goes the farthest
is the one who is willing
to do and dare.
Dale Carnegie, writer


As I see it. . . . . . . .
We have to be willing to step outside of our comfort zone, take a risk and push ourselves.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

You Can Direct your Destiny

Motivational Power Quote


You Can Direct your Destiny


“Everyone’s life is under someone’s control
-it might as well be under your own
so that you can direct your destiny.”
Harry Tucker


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Take control of your life and set your course; pursue your destiny with purpose and passion.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Monday, June 1, 2009

Be the One

Motivational Power Quote


Be the One


“The world is full of willing people,
some willing to work,
the rest willing to let them.”
Robert Frost


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our personal effort and a commitment to hard work is the foundation for achieving your dreams and desired outcomes.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Trainer, Speaker and Author