Elita Torres
Whether it be successful Entrepreneurs, Business Owners or even athletes, successful people have practices that guide their success. These practices help them hone their skills and drive their results further. If I were to ask you who was the most effective leader you know, would it take you a while to come up with an … Read more
In my last post, “Are You Stressed About Finding Your Life Purpose? #5MinMotivation”, I wrote about why you shouldn’t be so worried when it comes to finding your Life Purpose. Your Life Purpose does not have to be a grand find, similar to the pot at the end of a rainbow. It could just be … Read more
My nephew is one year away from having to choose what Academic Program he wants to study in College. In a discussion with him, I asked him which program he was going to choose. He looked at me and replied, “I have no idea”. It was stressing him that he soon had to figure out … Read more
By now, you have probably heard of the phrase, “Begin with the End in Mind”. Stephen Covey was right when he stressed the importance of knowing where you want to end up before you get started. Begin with the End in Mind means to begin each day, task, or project with a clear vision of … Read more
Some search for it all their lives without attaining it fully. Others realize that it was always there waiting to be let out. How do you define happiness? How do you achieve happiness? What if what you believed to be true about finding happiness turned out to be inaccurate or misleading? Suppose that your very … Read more
By the time this post gets published, I will be on my way to my new job and career path. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you probably already know that I was a District Manager up until last Friday, overseeing 23 stores. My reason for leaving was not because I was … Read more
We hear it being said often that people want to, “make a difference”. What does that actually mean? When we think of making a difference, we tend to measure it on a grand scale. We focus on making an impact to the lives of many. We don’t need to over complicate what making a difference … Read more
Have you ever focused on the attainment of a goal so strongly that you forgot to enjoy the journey along the way? You were so focused on the end result and forgot to concentrate on the process. The inspiration for this post comes from a quote by Mark Nepo: “The flower doesn’t dream of … Read more
I was out for supper the other night and I noticed the number of people who take selfies. It is not a new obsession. The most popular picture taken around the world, over $1 million selfies are taken every day. Not only are selfies taken, but they are often shared on social media. It is … Read more
We can get so caught up in our daily hustle and craziness of today, that we forget to take the time to pause and figure out if what we are hustling on is taking us to where we want to go. In this week’s #5MinMotivation, I take you through a figurative time capsule. This capsule … Read more
This morning when I was checking my emails, I came upon an email that not only put a smile on my face but truly meant a lot. I was honored by Feedspot as one of the TOP Leadership Blogs for 2016. Honored, does not even begin to describe it. I saw my blog among other … Read more
Companies work hard and invest a lot of money to try and establish their company brand. Whether they aim to be part of the world’s most valuable brands, or trusted brands, it is a priority of the world’s top companies. When you think of Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Coca Cola, Disney, it is easy to … Read more
Sometimes you just need a boost of motivation to get started in the morning. Some days are harder than others to keep going. What you do during those moments will make a difference during those tough times, those tired times and those frustrating times. #5MinMotivation is about helping you get through those moments and … Read more
This is the second part of a 3-part series of Personal Branding. You can read the first part of the series, “Why Everyone Should Act Like an Entrepreneur” by clicking on the link. Your value in the market place and your industry is reflected in your Personal Brand. Your skills, emotional intelligence and experience … Read more
Imagine holding in your hand a pen that gives you the power to create your own life story? In the T.V series, “Once Upon a Time”, the Author has that such power. If he chooses, he can use his quill to create whatever story he wants. Only meant to record history, one Author uses it … Read more