Internal and External Locus of Control: Key Differences

Act Don’t React: Take the Steering Wheel of Your Life

What’s the difference between an internal and external locus of control? Which is better? Your thoughts shape your reality. For that reason, the amount of control you think you have matters more than the amount you actually have. The difference between an internal and external locus of control is the difference between someone who believes they are in control of their own life and someone who believes their life is controlled by external factors. Keep reading to find out the difference between an internal and external locus of control.

Can’t Take Control of Your Finances? Here Is Why

Can’t Take Control of Your Finances? Here Is Why

Does thinking about your personal finances make your palms start to sweat? Do you often find yourself wondering where your paychecks go? If so, you’re not alone. The sheer amount of information out there about managing your finances is overwhelming, especially for people in their 20s and 30s who are just starting their financial journeys. Not only is there an insane amount of money management advice out there, much of it—like “just stop buying lattes”—is completely unhelpful. In this article, we’ll take a look at the most common excuses people make for not being able to manage their money responsibly,

Tame Your Need for Approval: Stop People-Pleasing

Tame Your Need for Approval: Stop People-Pleasing

Is your need for approval in overdrive? Are you a people-pleaser? If your need for approval gets in the way of healthy relationships and being your true self, it’s time to break free from that trap. Pastor Rick Warren explains how people-pleasing causes harm, and he shares three truths you should keep in mind. Read more to learn how the need for approval does damage—and how to stop people-pleasing.

The 3 Keys to Building a Strong Organizational Culture

The 3 Keys to Building a Strong Organizational Culture

How do visionary companies create a strong organizational culture? How do they get everyone on the same page? Companies that are built to last have a strong organizational culture. In fact, they exhibit some cult-like characteristics. They go all out to protect their core philosophy, so they insist that everyone on the team is compatible with their values and purpose. Read more to learn how visionary companies foster a strong organizational culture.

How to Avoid Negative Thoughts and Embrace Positivity

How to Avoid Negative Thoughts and Embrace Positivity

How do you learn how to avoid negative thoughts? What are the dangers of negative thoughts? You learn how to avoid negative thoughts by ignoring depressing issues like poverty and focusing on the endless possibilities of a brighter future. Negative thoughts will keep you distracted from thinking about a better life. If you only think about negative things, you will only attract negativity. Read on to learn how to avoid negative thoughts.

The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy: Overview

The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy: Overview

What is Brian Tracy’s The Psychology of Selling about? What do successful salespeople do differently? In The Psychology of Selling, bestselling author and management consultant Brian Tracy explains how you can become a top salesperson by understanding how your customers think. He walks you through basic and advanced selling techniques, demonstrating how you can dramatically increase your sales success by improving your skills just a little bit on a consistent basis.  Below is a brief overview of the key points from The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy.

Defeating the Temptation to Sin: The 4 Actions to Take

Defeating the Temptation to Sin: The 4 Actions to Take

How do you deal with the temptation to sin? Do you know how to overcome it? Temptation is simply part of life. Even Jesus dealt with it when he was on Earth. Temptation is actually part of the spiritual growth process, you just need to understand its pattern and know what specific actions you can take to overcome it. Keep reading to learn how to deal with the temptation to sin.

The 6 Kinds of Customers and How to Sell to Them

The 6 Kinds of Customers and How to Sell to Them

What are the six kinds of customers? What are their key characteristics? According to Brian Tracy, the author of The Psychology of Selling, there are six types of customers every salesperson should know about: 1) the reluctant customer, 2) the certain customer, 3) the analytical customer, 4) the relationship customer, 5) the directive customer, and 6) the social customer. To consistently close sales, you have to know how to tailor your sales pitch to each of these six types. In this article, we’ll take a look at the characteristics of each of the six types of customer and how can