Articles by Jim L. Smith

How we think and act has an effect on the outcome we get. Let the challenges of life be an energy source to use and recharge your efforts.

It is persistence that helps us succeed at what we strive to accomplish and success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after everyone else has let go.

Putting goals in writing and learning to formulate them logically and realistically can make the difference between success and failure. 

When things are not going our way, it can be tempting to lower expectations. Yet, strange as it may sound, the best step might be just the opposite: not to lower our expectations, but raise them higher.

With the old year winding down and the New Year ramping up, there is likelihood that we've spent time comparing how far we've come, with how far we have to go. It's acceptable for us to take time to celebrate achievements, but it's important to understand that we are doing this by intent and not neglect.

The most successful companies get excellent results year after year-not just for a string of years under one stellar CEO. At these companies, the leaders expect change and manage it well.

There are several things that one can do no matter where they work, the job they hold or the profession they practice to earn a successful career.

Life's most difficult moments teach us that we're stronger than we know. It always pays to remember that.

It has been said that creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. One thing I do know is that creativity is not reserved for those who engage in artistic pursuits. Being creative means acknowledging that there are many possibilities aside from the obvious.

When the challenges we face seem to be getting more daunting, it likely means that we're making real progress. As we set challenging goals, the difficulty to succeed usually takes more effort.