Remember the story of the Little Engine that Could? How he kept fighting and never gave up. even when he himself questioned his ability to pull the rest of the train. But all the while kept repeating, " I think I can". So simple and yet so true. How many times do we have to look deep within ourselves for the motivation to keep going? How many times do we question our own ability and wonder if we really can accomplish our goals. This week don't give up. Be like the Little Engine and keep going. Even if it is tough, even if others question you, and even if you question yourself - keep going. Think you CAN and you will. ~ Coach Clara

Many times, when we talk, our conversations are filled with “if” - If only I did this... If only I said that... If only.... If only forces us to live in the past and often with regret. That doesn't serve us. This week let’s try something different, lets focus on the future and the possibilities that face us. Let’s change the language from "if only" to "What If?" What if I made my calls? What if I followed my schedule? What if I followed up with that client/customer? What if I took some personal time? What if allows us to dream. It allows us to see the beauty and greatness that is in front of us, and not spend our time looking in the past. The past is done - the future and today are what

When a baby bird is learning to fly it has no safety net. So, to protect itself, it begins by taking small hops so it can learn how to flutter its wings. It then it begins to take small flights to nearby branches, slowly expanding its distance until it is fully ready to fly farther. The baby bird has learned that in order to fly it doesn't need to soar immediately. The same is true for us; greatness is often born in the small steps. It is those smaller steps that allow us to gain confidence, test out our path and skills and achieve forward momentum. Many times, we try to "soar' too soon, we crash and then want to give up. We create a false belief that was cannot achieve greatness becaus

So often we focus on tomorrow. We say and hear things like... There's always tomorrow or Tomorrows only a day away The fact is today is NOT tomorrow and today is all we really have. So stop worrying and focusing on tomorrow when you have 24 glorious hours right in front of you NOW. Your power lies in the here and now and what you choose to do with you today will impact your tomorrow, and tomorrow's tomorrow... So for today ( and ever day) focus on what you have right in front of you, what you need to focus on in the present to make your tomorrows the best they can be.

My friend and fellow Ninja, Erik Zimmerman shared that one of the keys to success is to do CPR - Consistency, Persistence and Resilience. So let's break it down: Consistency - what are you doing on a regular basis to achieve success? You don't need ot do everything and in fact it is better to do a few things at a high level than many thing at a mediocre one. Look at what really works for you and also what you enjoy and DO THAT consistently. Persistence - You CANNOT give up. This does not mean "bug' people, but it does mean to stay close and connected with them. I have so many clients who put together deals with people they started talking with years ago. The idea is this - just because