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   Campbell Companies

Stop negative conversation it's toxic. Rewind and spread positivity instead. 

Sometimes seeking advice from an outside advisor just makes good sense, but it takes humility and strength to seek assistance. Humility is a powerful trait for leaders. An independent resource someone not caught up in your everyday life, your office politics, preconceived notions, or in the ‘this is how we’ve always done it syndrome’ can often be more objective and shine a brighter light on how to obtain and implement the solutions you desire in business and life.

If anyone ever tells you your dreams are silly, remember there is a millionaire walking around who invented pool noodles.

Are you on track to achieve your goals?  Remember, you've always had the power my dear, you just have to believe in yourself.  You can achieve your goals!

The moment when you're ready to quit could be the moment right before the miracle happens.  Never give up on your dreams.

I met with a client today who has a permanent disability due to a drunk driver accident but, he isn't bitter. He met with me to discuss an invention idea and while we talked he explained his desire to role model to his sons that possibilities always continue to exist regardless of your circumstances. He went on to say that there was a short period of time when he was depressed and bitter but, no longer as that isn't what he wants his sons to see. His son's are his reason to never give up.

If you have an idea for a new business or product don't let it sit and collect dust. Jump in and start moving your idea forward today. Some of our favorite summer products that started out as just somebody's idea: flip flops, pool noodles, swim goggles, sunscreen, and Popsicle's!

A new product must offer one of two things – it could be a new concept, or it could be a significant improvement on an existing concept. Both are equally good. Either way, your idea must provide something that is not currently provided. Create something new or improve something old.

There are three keys to ultimate success at work and at home: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.  ~ Mr. Rogers

Are you observant, curious, disciplined, persistent, do you ask a lot of questions, do you see possibilities when others don't, and most important are you willing to bet on yourself? If you answered yes to all the above, you've got the qualities of an inventor. The secret of getting ahead is getting started.​

It's not enough to just think outside the box...if you want to make true change think as though there is no box.

Saying "I can't" will never help you get to where you want to go. Instead choose to say "I can", do the work and surround yourself with those who'll help light the way. 

Do you dream of owning your own business or bringing a new product to market? No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.  Be creative and think outside of the box.  You can make a difference.

One of the most underrated skills in business right now is being nice. People hate dealing with people who are jerks.  Don't be a jerk be nice.  

The holidays while filled with joy can be stressful too. Remember, not everything has to be perfect, breath and make some time for yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to make the holiday season easier and happier for you. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm.

Some ideas:

Take a walk

Look at the night sky and stargaze

Listen to soothing music

Count your blessings 

Year after year we make resolutions to exercise regularly, eat well, give up bad habits, find love, be more successful, etc.  But most of us fail to keep our promises to ourselves.  Why does this keep happening?  It's because we just make a wish vs. making a plan to succeed.

In 2020 try something new.  Start by doing these things:

• Stop waiting for someone else to magically fix you or make you happy.
• Decide what you want and write it down. 
• Be realistic and set goals that you believe you can achieve.
• Remember, you can't sit on the couch and wait for things to change. 
• If you want something you don't currently have you must do something you currently aren't doing. 
• Write a positive plan of action to achieve the goal(s).
• Stick to the plan and do the work. 
• Keep the the promises you make to yourself.
• Become your own solution.

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and successful New Year!

Don't end up regretting the chances you didn't take and the decisions you waited too long to make. Keep your mind open to seeing and acting on an opportunity that could change your life.  Make this year amazing!

What did Thomas Edison, Alexander Bell, Henry Ford and The Wright Brothers have in common? Persistence. Ambition is the path to success, but persistence is the vehicle you need to get you where you want to go. ​

Have you ever wondered why so many people seem to be chasing a dream, but they never even get close to obtaining it? It's because everyone talks about their dreams, they chase them in their minds, but they never actually make and follow through with an action plan. Very few people will ever realize their dream and most often it's because they don't do the work or they quit on themselves too soon in other words.they self eliminate when the going gets tough. Winners know it isn't easy, they fall down and get back up (many times), they don't lose sight of their dream, they do the work and when everyone else says it's time to give it up.....they keep going never giving up on themselves or their dream.

Social distancing won't stop Covid-19, but it will slow it down and provide more time for our hospitals, care givers and supply chains to prepare to care for us.

With businesses shuttered and bank accounts depleting it's time to get creative. From full service restaurants changing to take-out, to gift card promotions, to online classes, to taking your entire business virtual....now is the time to make the choice to take a chance and be creative. When things are most difficult never give up. One thing is certain this will pass, but in the meantime remember the 3 C's Choice, Chance, Change and get busy being creative your personal and business well being depend on it.

For many the toughest leadership test is looming, with an unknown end to Covid, supply chain issues, staffing issues, and inflation. Four qualities will be critical for business leaders to find their way: resolve, resilience, re-imagination, and reform. Many will have to start over.  I'm reminded of the old saying 'when one door closes another opens'.  Change your perspective from anger, sadness, and loss.  Instead focus on the prospect that you have a new opportunity to build what you really want. 

Worrying and stressing doesn't help us find the answers we seek. We're more likely to come up with the solutions we seek if we take time to play, create, and have fun!

When you talk with inventors about how they came up with their invention they often say "it just came to me....last weekend, while I was fishing, while I was camping, while I was on vacation, etc.  The moral of the story  "you must unclutter your mind to create something new".  Take advantage of the long Labor Day weekend it's the perfect time to unclutter your mind and energize your creativity.

We've all faced Covid-19 challenges. I don't think any of us expected the pandemic to interrupt our lives for this long. The realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends and colleagues have taken a toll on all of us. What can we do to reduce Covid-19 fatigue? We need to retain hope. There is light at the end of the tunnel. The vaccination roll-out has begun. However, it's still going to be awhile until we get past Covid-19 so, we need to stay the course with a healthy routine:

• Get up and go to bed at similar times every day.
• Keep up with personal hygiene.
• Eat healthy meals at regular times.
• Exercise regularly (if you don't feel safe at the gym check out http://gleedance.com they offer on demand fitness classes).
• Make time for doing things you enjoy that can be done socially distanced.
• Continue to wash hands excessively and mask up when venturing to the store, clinic, etc.

Happiness isn't an outside job its an inside job. You have the ability to move your ideas and goals forward. Stop waiting and start doing. 

What is stopping you from living your dream?  How long will you wait before you start moving towards your goals?  If not now, when?

If you want to live the life you were meant to live you've got to be resilient. Remember, when you believed you could do anything?  Find that inner little buck-a-roo and get back on the horse.  The moment that you're ready to quit could be the moment right before the miracle happens.  

 “Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”

― Angela Duckworth