Motivation

Get inspiration and motivation from leading producers and performance coaches.

100 Ways to Improve Your Business—and Your Life
Allyson Lewis, CFP
These “micro-actions” will only take you seven minutes or less, but can lead to larger-scale change.

Getting to Know Your Employees
Kirk J. Hulett
With a formal performance-feedback process, you get motivated employees who can help enhance your business success.

Ten Ways to Find Inspiration
David Newman
Your next marketing strategy should be a creative, team effort from start to finish.

Seven Stress-Busting Strategies
Linda Nacif
Why not use these simple-to-implement ideas to fine-tune your approach to work—and life?

The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Brian Tracy
Here are five tips on turning your attitude into your best work and life ally.

Stressed Out? Try the 20:1:2 Formula
Phil Wilkins
Get your work and home life back on track with these straightforward ideas.

Practice Makes Perfect
David Garic
The beauty of a Michael Jordan shot was backed up by thousands of hours of practice. Learn from the greats, and start incorporating these “best practices” into your daily routine.

More Words of Wisdom
Compiled by Maggie Leyes
These inspiring gems make for a great pick-me-up any time of year.

Generation to Generation
Helen Thompson
Three families share their insights on why working together as financial advisors offers so many benefits for their clients and for them.

Creating a “Life at Work”
Adam Solano Jr.
It’s time to find your purpose and calling.

Jump-Start Your Inspiration
Robert A. Arzt, CLU, ChFC, LLIF  
Here are six ways to get back on track to achieving your dreams and goals.

Checking Up on Ourselves
By Lara P. Good, CLU  
The decades roll by, but the old advice is still just as sound.

Have You the Capacity to Achieve Success?
By Julian E. Savage 
We all have the ability to learn. Are you putting this talent to use?

Beach Reads
Maggie Leyes  
Leave the financial-planning books on your shelf and pack some fun for your vacation.

What’s Your Name, Again?
Roger Seip 
You never forget a face, but the name that goes with it may be another story. Here are six tips to help you improve your name recall.

The Principles of Periodization
Brian Moran  
Here are three principles you need to achieve breakthrough performance in 12 weeks and take your practice to the next level.

Habitual Mediocrity vs. Routine Excellence
Jeff Thorsteinson  
If you want to distinguish yourself from the pack, then it’s time to stop cutting corners.

Everything I’ve Learned
Juli McNeely
Balance is key, today matters, be generous and passionate, and always set goals.

Seven Ways to Turn Failure Into Success
Daniel R. Castro
Learn from the greats in history what it takes to turn a crash-and-burn into a turnaround.

The Right Attitude
Roger Seip
Control and influence what you can, and the rest will sort itself out.

No More Roadblocks
Robert A. Arzt, CLU, ChFC, LLIF
Too busy? Disorganized? Don’t let these excuses keep you from reaching your goals.

Success—It’s All in the Mind
Robin Daubeny
Here are three laws that can help put you on the road to career and life success.

The Competitive Advantage
Juli McNeely, LUTCF
In today’s market, the only way to succeed is to provide value to your clients.

Celebrate and Achieve
Robert A. Arzt, CLU, ChFC, LLIF
Giving yourself credit and thinking positively are the first steps to having a great year.

Taking Out the Garbage
Roger Seip
You always empty the deleted files in your computer’s trash folder. How do you manage what goes into your brain?

The Art of Thankfulness
Roger Seip
If you focus on the good things in your life, even more good things will come.

Twenty Ways to Motivate Yourself
Richard Ensman
Here are some practical tips to help you achieve this year’s resolutions.

Tips From the Top
Steven Drozdeck
The road to success is taken one step at a time.

Change Your Beliefs
Joseph J. Lukacs
Positive beliefs are your path to maximum success.

Play It Again?
Robert Arzt, CLU, ChFC, LLIF
Sticking to the tried-and-true will very often lead to success.

What Do You Do?
Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC
You are an insurance agent and proud of the profession you have chosen.

New Year, New Goals
Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC
Breaking a goal into manageable pieces will help you stay focused throughout the year.

The Importance of Ego
Bill Brooks
It takes a strong ego to face rejection, but do you know the line between assertive and abrasive?