It Begins With a Thought

Paula Parisot — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:16:02 -0500

It’s interesting, it seems that the first step to success almost always includes some sort of mental clarification of your desire. Not schooling, not textbook ideals of being smart first then applying the knowledge to the chosen career path. It starts in your mind.

It begins with a thought.

Smart Sphere of Influence

Paula Parisot — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:36:32 -0400

“Surround yourself with smart people,” a smart friend recently said. That is, if you enjoy learning, boosting your intelligence and finding your way through a successful career.

This suggestion jogged the memory of a prophetic phrase I read some time ago.

“You are the summation of the five people you surround yourself with most.” Let me rephrase it in more absorbable terms. Your personality, aspirations and skills are a reflection of the five people with whom you spend the most time.

Successful Job Search

Paula Parisot — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:25:59 -0400

Career choice is definitely a key factor in business success. You have to like what you do to truly be successful at it. If you are just moving into a new career I suggest you take a career survey and make sure you were built for that type of position. And if you are making a career move, you should know the reasons why.

Comment on Node ant

Paula Parisot — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:32:08 -0400

You are spot on with this observation! So many people are quick to pounce on others "granular" thinking just because they lack the same visionary skill. EGO talking.

Attitude Holds Key to Success

Paula Parisot — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:49:13 -0400

Of all the keys to success, attitude is by far the greatest factor that can be controlled. There are many moments in life that standout as epiphanies or “aha” moments, if you will. One such moment for me was when I was reporting on a seminar given by Michael Angelo Caruso, entitled How to Give Killer Presentations: Sell Your Products, Services & Ideas.