Our Personal Energy Clock

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Our Personal Energy Clock


“You can’t turn back the clock,
but you can wind it up again.”
Bonnie Pridden


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our days become perishable once the time has passed; the time can never be recaptured.

The key with time becomes choosing how to spend our time wisely. Will we invest our time, or will we spend our time? The choice becomes critical.

When we invest our time with purpose the results are like an annuity. We are able to reach back to our past choices and make withdrawals from those efforts and apply them to the present, with dividends. When the time is spent it’s gone forever, and unless we use our time wisely there will be very little value attached to that time.

We can’t go back to change our choices of the past on how our time was invested or used, but we can focus on the future to ensure that we will invest our time effectively from today forward to maximize our results.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker andAuthor

Looking For the Good in People

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Looking For the Good in People


“If you look for the bad in people
expecting to find it,
you surely will.”
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Looking for the good in people.

Our opinion of other people becomes very powerful.

That opinion will reflect in our attitude about the person, the way we treat people, and the way others treat us.

If we were too continually to look for the bad in people we may find ourselves looking into a mirror. For what we see in other’s we will find in ourselves.

Look for the good and you will find it.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Look For Solutions Not Excuses

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Look For Solutions Not Excuses


“Ninety-nine percent of failures
come from people who have the
habit of making excuses.”
George Washington Carver



As I see it. . . . . . . .
Look for solutions not excuses.

Successful people will look for solutions and not excuses.
Successful people will see the problem as an opportunity.
Successful people will be proactive in solving the problem.
Successful people put the odds on their side and become a magnet for continued success.

Successful people see things that other people don’t see and form the habits that make them successful.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker andAuthor

Let Your Abilities Grow and Blossom

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Let Your Abilities Grow and Blossom


“Abilities wither under faultfinding,
blossom with encouragement.”
Donald A. Laird


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our abilities will grow and blossom with positive encouragement.

Encouragement can come from either an external source or can be internal.

The encouragement from others can have a major impact on our life and our success. Lack of encouragement and faultfinding can become devastating to a person and lead to a life of underachievement.

The most important source of encouragement comes from within. Our internal self talk becomes a powerful influence and will either accelerate us on our success journey or derail us.

When you speak to yourself be encouraging and positive and let your abilities grow and blossom.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Let the Sunshine In

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Let the Sunshine In


“Most of the shadows of this life
are caused by our standing
in our own sunshine.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Go into the sunshine and enjoy the warmth and the glow.

Don’t create shadows in your life by blocking your sunshine with negative thinking or a poor attitude.

Let the sunshine radiate in every aspect of your life. See the best in people and opportunities. Have gratitude and appreciation for what you have, don’t focus on what you don’t have at this time.

Let the sunshine create the energy for our success journey and power us to our desired outcome.


®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Lessons from Experience

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Lessons from Experience

“Experience is a hard teacher
because she gives the test first,
the lesson afterwards.”
Vernon Law, former major league baseball player



As I see it. . . . .
Life can deal us some very challenging situations; those experiences can be very hard at the time. The experiences can form a valuable lesson for the future to build our confidence as a decision maker.

®2009 Lou Ludwig Sales and Marketing Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Keep the Faith

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Keep the Faith


“I was taught to strive not because
there were any guarantees of success,
but because the act of striving is
in itself the only way
to keep faith with life.”
Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State



As I see it. . . . . . . .
Keep the Faith.

One more step, one more day, just a little longer keep moving forward striving to reach your desired outcome.

Look past the obstacles. . . . . .

Don’t stop, don’t give in to the challenges of the day, don’t listen to the dissenters, and don’t be influenced by the media.

To achieve success keep the faith and keep striving.


®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Invest in Your Knowledge

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Invest in Your Knowledge


“An investment in knowledge
always pays the best interest.”
Benjamin Franklin, founding father of the United States


As I see it. . . . . . . .
By investing in ourselves we invest in our future.

Building a base a knowledge and skills to become an expert in our chosen field, gives us a completive edge. As we increase our knowledge our customer see us as a valuable resource and the go to professional.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Grasp the Opportunity

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Grasp the Opportunity


“Do not wait for
extraordinary circumstances
to do good;
try to use ordinary situations.”
Jean Paul Richter, (1796-1825) German novelist


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Grasp the opportunity.

Success will come to those that can make the most of the circumstance at hand and turn the challenges of the circumstance into an opportunity.

Grasp the circumstance that we’re facing; look for the solutions. Once we identify the solutions, put those solutions in the form of a plan and take positive action.

Don’t wait for a special moment or and extraordinary circumstance to occur. Grasp the moment and circumstance at hand.

Our greatest opportunities occur by turning an ordinary situation into extraordinary opportunity.

@2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Find Your Way

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Find Your Way


“I may get off the path,
but I will never be lost.”
®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach,

Trainer, Speaker and Author


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our success journey may be long and take us in many directions.

Throughout our journey we may face detours or obstacles that may temporarily takes us off our path. At that point, we have to adjust our course to get us back on track and continue our journey in the direction of our goals and objectives.

Maintain your vision of your desired outcome throughout your journey and at times you may find yourself off course but you will never be lost.

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

Face Your Challenges Head On

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Face Your Challenges Head On


“Not everything that is faced can be changed,
but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
James Baldwin


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Challenging situations are a fact of life and can surface at any moment, normally when we least expect them.

Many of the situations we face will appear to be out of our control with no possibility of change.

Once we have the courage to face our challenges head on, we can determine what is under our control and what we can’t control. Most importantly we need to seek the solutions for what we can control and make the changes under our control.

We also need to determine how to work though the things that are out of our control.

With both we are seeking progress.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Dream Your Dreams Until They Come True

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Dream Your Dreams Until They Come True


“Happy are those
who dream dreams
and are ready to pay the price
to make them come true.”
Leon J. Suenens


As I see it. . . . . . . .
The happiest people are those who dream.

Be willing to dream your dreams.

Open your heart and mind to dream of all the possibilities. The larger your dreams the larger the possibilities become.

Fulfilling your dreams comes with a price. You need to have to pay the price of persistence and determination to see your dream through. Put your dreams in writing; to help guide you on the journey and keep you focused on achieving your dreams.

Be willing to extend yourself everyday to move towards fulfilling your dreams.

When the road gets rough it is important to stay focused on your dream and to stay on course, you need to be willing to do the work to make your dreams come true.

®Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Don’t Let Time Run Out

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Don’t Let Time Run Out


“Many people die with their music still in them.
Why is this so?
Too often it is because they are
always getting ready to live.
Before they know it, time runs out.”
Oliver Wendell Holmes


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Time goes by in a blink of an eye and as you look back on your life you realize that the years have slipped by. As you make plans for your life and the future, plan to live each day of your life to your maximum capacity and enjoy your success journey.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Don’t Get Down

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Don’t Get Down


“Don’t let the low times
keep you down.
Learn from them and
reach for high times.”
David Wiemers


As I see it. . . . . . . .

When things look bad and we reach a low point in your life; pick yourself up and look into the sky for a bright star. Attach your vision and yourself to the star and look for solutions. When the sun comes up there will be a new day with new opportunities and solutions, reach high and look into the stars to find them.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Doing Things Well Takes a Commitment

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Doing Things Well Takes a Commitment


“The talent of success is nothing more
than doing what you can do well.”
Henry W. Longfellow


As I see it. . . . . . . .

When you make a commitment to do what you do well you make a commitment to success.

Doing things well is a commitment to stretch and move out of your comfort zone.

It’s going the extra mile for your customers when it is not expected.

It’s challenging yourself to be the best that you can be.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Doing Something Worthwhile

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Doing Something Worthwhile


“Real joy comes not from ease or riches
or from the praise of men,
but from doing something worthwhile.”
Sir Wilfred Grenfell (1865-1940)


As I see it. . . . . . . .

Doing something worthwhile . . . .

When we do things that we consider worthwhile the time passes quickly because we enjoy what we are doing.

The task seems to move forward with little effort.

We find joy in our work and find ourselves giving extra effort not because we’re asked; but because we’re enjoying what we are doing.

The secret is to find something worthwhile, and you will never work another day and you will enjoy the journey.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Discovering Two Stepping Stones of Success

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Discovering Two Stepping Stones of Success


“Develop success from failure.
Discouragement and failure
are two of the surest
stepping stones to success.”
Dale Carnegie, author


As I see it. . . . . . . .

Discovering the two stepping stones of success will open the doors to unlimited opportunities and success.

Our learning experience of today creates the foundation for tomorrow, and helps to establish our success and achievements.

Two of the firmest stepping stones of success come from our failure and discouragement.

The lessons can become harsh and have a lasting impact. The key becomes not to react, but to respond to our challenges, the decisions we make, the actions we take, and to be able to control our emotions.

Developing success from the ashes of failure and discouragement is a matter of choice with the foundation being within our attitude.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Creating Personal Power

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Creating Personal Power


“A clear vision backed
by definite plans
gives you a tremendous feeling
of confidence and personal power.”
Brian Tracy, author, sales and management expert


As I see it. . . . . . . .

When we develop a crystal clear vision of our future we take the first step of creating personal power.

In combining our vision with a definite plan we now create the road map and accountability to achieve our desired outcome.

The strength of our vision and plan creates the confidence to take massive action to achieve success.

As our confidence grows we create unstoppable forward momentum and unleash our personal power.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Believe in Yourself

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Believe in Yourself


“We must do that which
we think we cannot.”
Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady


As I see it. . . . . . . .

You have to believe in yourself and what you think you can do.

Don’t become distracted by what others tell you, you can’t do.

Believe in yourself and your abilities. Create the vision in your mind of your desired outcome to any objective you have as if it has already been accomplished and take massive active to accomplish your objective.

Many times we are challenged to do things which we did not think we could do.

The difference between achieving you’re desired outcome and missing your target is your personal belief system.

Believe in yourself and what you can do and then do it.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Believe in Yourself

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Believe in Yourself


“Every achiever I have ever met says,
‘My life turned around when
I began to believe in me.”
Dr. Robert H. Schuller


As I see it. . . . . . . .

We come in contract with them everyday, who are they? They are the achievers. . . .

What makes them different? What makes them standout?

Achiever’s have common personality traits that stand out almost immediately. They believe in themselves, their ability and they have confidence in the things that they do, to do them well.

When we begin to believe in ourselves we develop a strong sense of purpose and self-confidence. Our self-confidence opens the doors to a whole new world of opportunities.

Developing a personal belief in ourselves takes persistence, and is a continued process that is part of our personal growth.

The level of your belief and confidence in yourself will determine the level of your achievement.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Ask the Right Questions

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Ask the Right Questions


“Getting the right answers is only possible
when you have asked the right questions.”
Michael E. Angier


As I see it. . . . . . . .

The foundation of asking the right questions comes with the process of proactive listening and applying the rule of 80–20.

Listen 80% of the time to secure information and knowledge. Use 20% of your time in asking the right questions. Being a proactive listener puts you in the position of having the understanding and the knowledge of the person or situation, and will enable you to help the other person reach their objectives and open the doors to opportunities.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Ask the Right Questions

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Ask the Right Questions


“Getting the right answers is only possible
when you have asked the right questions.”
Michael E. Angier


As I see it. . . . . . . .

The foundation of asking the right questions comes with the process of proactive listening and applying the 80–20 rule. Listen 80% of the time and asking the right questions 20% of the time. Being a proactive listener puts you in the position of having the understanding and the knowledge of the person or situation, and will enable you to help the other person reach their objective.
®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

An Optimist See’s the Possibilities

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An Optimist See’s the Possibilities


“Optimism is essential to achievement
and it is also the foundation
of courage and true progress.”
Nicholas M. Butler, American philosopher


As I see it. . . . . . . .

An optimistic person sees the possibilities in any situation that they face.

They will seek a positive outcome and work in that direction. Optimists will see obstacles as temporary and look for ways to overcome them. Optimistic people have the courage to believe in them selves and will work to make continued progress.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author

Adversity Can Make the Person Great

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Adversity Can Make the Person Great


“Adversity has made many a man great who,
had he remained prosperous,
would only have been rich.”
Maurice Switzer


As I see it. . . . . . . .

Adversity has the impact to make a person excel or wilt.

When faced with adversity the test becomes one of stepping forward or retreating.

Facing the challenges of adversity the people who step forward will become the new achievers and leaders.

Stepping forward takes a bold leap of faith, at the same times new doors open which may not have been there in the past.

Commit to working thought your adversity and become rich in your confidence and achieve your desired outcomes.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

A Firm Push May be Just What We Need

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A Firm Push May be Just What We Need


“Sometimes the best helping hand you can get
is a good, firm push.”
Joann Thomas


As I see it. . . . . . . .

At times we may find ourselves losing focus and straying off the path of our success journey.

Our focus may be a little off and our effort just not where it should be.

We may be looking for a pat on the back when what we really need is a firm push to get us back on the right path.

Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

Your Potential Becomes Unlimited

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Your Potential Becomes Unlimited


“The size of the future you actually experience
will largely be determined by one factor:
the people you choose to connect with.
When you invite people who are
truly committed to growth
into every aspect of your life,
your own potential for growth
becomes truly unlimited.”
Dan Sullivan


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Your potential becomes unlimited when you choose to invite positive people into your life.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

You Were Born to Succeed

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You Were Born to Succeed


“You were born to win,
but to be a winner,
you must plan to win,
prepare to win,
and expect to win.”
Zig Zigler, author, motivational speaker


As I see it. . . . . . . .
The foundation of success is to visualize your success, create a plan, and develop a strategy to accomplish your plan. Take the necessary action steps required to succeed with the expectation that you will be successful.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

What’s on Your Schedule?

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What’s on Your Schedule?


“The key is not to prioritize
what’s on your schedule,
but to schedule your priorities.”
Stephen Covey, author and speaker


As I see it. . . . . . . .
Time properly used becomes time invested, by prioritizing our day to accomplish our priorities.

The time we invest in today is an investment in our future success and prosperity.

®Lou Ludwig, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Trainer, Speaker, and Author

What Inspires You?

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What Inspires You?

“To succeed you need to find
something to hold on to,
something to motivate you,
something to inspire you.”
Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboy’s star running back


As I see it. . . . . . . .
When you find that something special that inspires you, you will find your passion to conquer the world. This will get you on the right path to drive you to the height of your success.

®Lou Ludwig, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author

We Are the Same

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We Are the Same


“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try,
I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same thing too,
so we’re really not that different,
me and you.”
Colin Raye


As I see it. . . . . . . .
As I get to know you, I find that we are more alike than I may have thought.

®2009 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Author