http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966 The latest quality free reprint articles from Andrew Cox at SubmitYOURArticle.com Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:35:10 +0000 Victors know success comes from doing the work. And that belief is even more important in tough times. At a time when resources have to be carefully committed, and when the need to focus on getting the really important things done is crucial, the temptation to look for silver bullets is greater than ever. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/victors-45808.php Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:36:19 +0000 Never has there been a more critical time to remind ourselves to "Stay In Play." "Stay In Play" tells us just how important it is to press on, to take the next step, to develop the best possible solution, to make the next sales call, to play the next down, to serve the next serve, to stay in the game. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/goals-45301.php Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:28:26 +0000 Right now it's tough to not feel like a victim. So many events seem to be beyond our control, and so many consequences of the decisions of others appear to have cost so many so much. Others choose to be victors. Faced with the same events and circumstances and consequences and outcomes as victims, they will continue to swim upstream - possibly more slowly and with more effort, but still working their way toward their goals. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/victor-44963.php Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:45:43 +0000 When I read and hear the news, I come to the conclusion that the US is the richest country at peace in the world. We must be. Only in a rich country at peace could so many trivial issues make the news, and occupy our attention and energy. Some examples of what I mean: http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/rich-country-43887.php Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:00:02 +0000 The most effective thing any of us can do right now is to focus on our goals - define them, refine them to reflect changing realities, test them to see if they remain realistic and relevant, and act to achieve them. It's hard. The steady drumbeat of bad news - about the economy, about the elections, about man's inhumanity to man can really divert attention from the really important things. That's where SMART goals come in. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/SMART-goals-43455.php Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:10:02 +0000 Ambiguity is a fact of life in all organizations. In many cases it can be an advantage. But in most cases, the clearer the requirements, the better. Use SMART goals, keep them simple, and watch people respond with a high level of commitment to the enterprise. They can be, as in this case, the difference between success and failure. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/SMART-goals-42862.php Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:10:02 +0000 In effective goal setting, using dreams to establish ideal outcomes is a critical step in creating the vision and purpose that become the building block for goals. When used that way, dreams are your servant. But when the word dreams is mentioned, many people are turned off - to them dreams are a waste of time - a trip into fantasy. They feel dreams are not for the real world. They see dreams as taking away from action and accomplishment. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/goal-setting-42285.php Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:10:01 +0000 In the important areas of our lives, dissatisfaction is a positive - a way to constantly improve. At the same time, dissatisfaction has its limitations. Applying dissatisfaction to many areas of life just leads to frustration and regret. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/keys-to-success-41901.php Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:10:01 +0000 When is the best time to change? It's when preparation and the opportunity to create interest and urgency come together around some incident or condition that can focus attention and effort. That's when real lasting change occurs. Use that answer to focus your own personal and organizational change efforts for maximum impact and value. http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/time-to-change-41744.php Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:00:02 +0000 Have you ever had the experience of suddenly being confronted, in your mind, with something you did in the past that you wish you hadn't, or that you regretted, and that "something" flashes up on your brain screen and sends a chill down your spine, or a flop to your stomach, or a tear to your eye - or a song to your heart? http://www.submityourarticle.com/articles/Andrew-Cox-1966/looking-at-life-40725.php Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:50:01 +0000