I Lost Some Baggage

Dear Friends,

I noticed yesterday that I had lost some baggage. Not my luggage but my emotional baggage. I don't know exactly when and how it happened but I know it was the You Are a CEO program.

I feel different. I am happier and more open. I feel more secure with who I am and I know it's because "I GOT SKILLS". HA HA HA

I have learned the Executive Lifeskills from this program.

I am really happy and really thankful.

I am a CEO!

Understanding Value

When I start a blog, I always say how great or wonderful each DVD is. I can’t help it… they are all great. These DVD’s are on another level. I’m happy that I have tools of this magnitude that I can listen to over and over again to make me a better CEO of my personal and professional life.

Satisfying a customer is what matters to a customer. Mr. Parker’s statement regarding there is “something that you have tapped into if someone is buying your product”. Being able to find what is driving a customer, what makes them purchase what they purchase and then providing them the service that drives them is a key element to satisfying a customer. This is something that I started doing with the desserts that I prepare. I have tried various desserts and began to determine what can be improved with a particular dessert as well as listening to others about what’s important to them or what will satisfy them when partaking in a slice of cake or pie. The feedback I received was quality in taste and having moist cakes.

If more companies took the time to find out what their customers value as Mr. Parker stated, they would be more successful.

Business Culture

Hello Fellow CEO's,

WE MADE IT! We are at the last section of the Roadmap to a successful CEO4Life! It has been a wonderful program with many educational ideas. I watched the Business Culture DVD and completed the review questions from the perspective of "I am in the business of me - I am the CEO of me". I agree that customer satisfaction is a direct result of team member satisfaction - I have to be satisfied with myself. I can now discipline myself to do the right thing on a daily basis.

Value-Centered Culture captures implementation of K.I.N.D. I feel I can now Keep my customers happy with the service I provide them. Daily I will Initiate constant communication with those I render service to. I will Never leave a customer unhappy and finally, I will Deliver on promises I have made to my customers.

I do not intend to make this the end of my pursuit of an organized life. I would like to schedule regular follow-up visits to "You Are A CEO4Life" - this will ensure a culture of improvement in our lives. I'm still striving - I don't want to let down for a moment on improvement. Thanks again to all of you and especially to Mr. Michael Parker for providing this instrument by which we can grow.

Business Fundamentals

This DVD provided essential tools to help a person with their business or things for people to think about that are interested in starting a business.

I enjoyed each segment of the DVD. Everything Mr. Parker discussed makes sense and it is things one would think everyone is aware of but we’re not. With all of these DVDs and the wonderful material provided, there is no reason that everyone shouldn’t be successful.

The segment on Cost Reduction and Unnecessary Movement was huge for me. At my place of employment, we order so many note pads, pens, batteries, etc because staff never wants to be without a notepads and other items. I’m trying to get my director to understand that we won’t be without the necessary tools if our supplies are management correctly. We also got rid of our copier and we’re using another department’s copier that is on the other end of the floor. When the copier is being serviced, we’re going to other floor or waiting for servicing of the copier to be completed. WHAT A WASTE. Since I take care of the budget for the department, I’m trying to work on making changes for the better in some of these areas.

I have been equipped with a lot of wonderful tools to better my professional and personal life. It’s now a matter of implementing what I’ve learned and staying consistent with it.

Business Culture

Well . . . I have a lot to think about. I've enjoyed and learned alot over the past 2 months. I think we have the knowledge now of what we need to do and have had some successes in beginning to apply these ideas to our businesses and lives. Now we just need to keep learning and working on implimenting these things we have learned. I think the greatest thing I've taken away from this is we have the ability to change and become as successful as we want to be, all we have to do is start walking and don't give up! Sounds corny . . . but it's truth!

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Business Culture

This module was like the icing on the cake. It pulled together all the other modules and gave me a total picture of what is like to be a successful CEO. It has given me tools to help me in school. It has also helped me to evaluate the things I need to start my own business. It has given me a great sense of reality of what are my strengths and weaknesses. I am going to keep taking VCMI classes and add onto the foundation that I received from this course.


Thank you

Pamhceo4life

business culture

Business Culture: This is the last module in our roadmap to success. I have thoroughly enjoyed this time I have spent learning about myself to become a CEO4Life. I want to start a new roadmap to success all over again.

To learn about business culture in new and exciting way. I have been implementing what I have learned at my place of employment. I enjoyed the part about effective communication. Especially when I seem to have trouble communicating with a coworker.

I have started going out to lunch to have one on one communication and it is working.


MarquitaGceo4life

Customer Values Are the Only Values

I have heard it said over and over that if the customer is not satisfied nothing else matters.

What a customer values is what we must live by. As Marquita said, a customers values are not necissarily your own.

Such as in the Southwest example. Southwest gives low fares and frequent flights to most of the places we travel. Is that Southwests goal? No. Southwest wants to make a profit for shareholds and expand their company but to stay in business they provide what their customers value.

That is smart. That is Value-Centered Management.

Customer Value

Hi Fellow CEO's,

The Customer Value review questions and DVD reminded me of schooldays - when it was time to receive report cards. Each teacher was letting you (and your parents) know what he or she thought you had learned from what was taught. Now that I am an employed adult - it is the annual "Performance Appraisals". As with the teacher, your employer knows exactly what they are expecting of you - it is up to you to develop ways to meet their expectations.

This session on Customer Value has encouraged me to develop a more organized approach to stay in touch with my supervisor to make sure I am fulfilling specific needs. It is not enough to do my 8:30-5:00 daily demands, these are preliminary requirements for keeping my job. I now want to add value by minimizing (hopefully eliminate) non-value added demands. By implementing an organized approach of staying in touch with my supervisor, I can better assess progress which will reflect on my annual "Performance Appraisals".

Anyone you come in contact with and can render a service is a customer of yours. By doing my homework now, I will be better prepared to offer the best customer value assistance needed at that time.

I am still striving... Thank you for your continued encouragement.

After doing the homework I realize that Southwest does meet what I value as a customer. I have flown Southwest, complained about over crowed flights with them. However, I till keep booking flights with them because of their frequent flights and low prices. I don't really need an in flight meal.

I like the scenario about the restaurant, I used to work as a manager of a restaurant and if the food was not delivered on time it did make a backup of customer non-value added demand.



Pamhceo4life

Customer Value

Hello CEO's

After going over the workbook I realize that knowing what your customer values is very important. It does not always coincide with your values. Having customer feed back is very important to your business also as Mr. Parker stated, "having a bridge between those who expect value and those commissioned to deliver it", is essential. If you do not know what your customer values you could lose them in the long run or never attract them. Receiving this type of information is critical to your business.


MarquitaGceo4life

Understanding Value

Value - Everyone values somthing. This DVD has caused me to think about what My clients really Value about the service I provide them. I don't own my own business. But I still have clients I work for within the company I am employed. For example, my Boss. I also looked at myself as the CEO of my life. I am a client to myself. How can I better serve my needs so that I feel I am getting Value from the services I provide to myself. Are the services I provide myself really contributing to the things that I Value? Sounds selfish . . But how can I really provide my client value in the service I provide If I don't understand myself or what I value?

Business Fundamentals

Hi Fellow CEO's How is your business running? I am still striving... I do not technically own a business - but I technically own my actions. Watching this DVD and pondering over the review questions in the Workbook makes me know that I need to modify my thought directions. My life is what I think to make it. I want to add value to those I interact with in my family as well as my professional life. The more I practice this systematic approach to life, the better I will understand it and see an improvement in my life. This endeavour has added such valuable information to my life. I promise myself - one day at a time - to discipline myself to do what I now know to do. The chain of circumstances that influences my life - I must be aware of and what I am doing wrong I must correct it. It is up to me - but it has been so wonderful to have you all on my side as support and encouragement. We are going to make it! We are going to make it all the way!!!

Organizing Your Time

Organizing your time is very important. For me, I tend to take more time to getting other things done but not really time just for me. When I do take time for me, I usually take an entire day to do nothing. However, if I plan daily to get things done as well as time for me, I wouldn’t need an entire day to do nothing. It will be scheduled in my daily life on a more consistent basis.

This DVD has given me the tools and approach to manage my time more effectively whether its business or personal. The tools provided will enable me to fulfill my commitments and make time for me. This DVD is also going to help me on my job. I always have unscheduled things that occur or issues that pop up that require my immediate attention to resolve. I have to accept that there will be things occurring unexpectedly (variable) that I can’t always control (i.e. systems going down) as much as I can with my fixed activity time.

I like what Mr. Parker said about giving each day a theme. By setting time a side for the things we need to do and sticking to it, will give us a sense of accomplishment. Taking it day by day and a little at a time will eventually lead to finishing a task verses feeling overwhelmed because you don’t think you have enough time to complete something.

Thinking organized, having a systematic approach, proper planning and balancing your time and understanding the demands associated with our lives will go a long way with Organizing Your Time. I will be the manager of my time and not the other way around…

Organize Your Money

I think EVERYONE needs to have this DVD. This was great. I have always had several savings accounts and two checking accounts for my survival spending, regular savings, an account for my taxes, car maintenance, etc. Receiving just about any service on your car can cost a lot of money, which is why I had a savings account just for that. After watching this DVD, I think I’m going to make some changes on the type of accounts that I have.

I purchased the In/Out Cash Management System a while ago. Sadly to say, I haven’t installed it, but watching this DVD has inspired me to install it. So Elealeh… I’m installing the system this weekend and you’ll probably get a call from me on Monday. From what I’ve seen about the In/Out Cash Management System, I really like the idea of being able to see all of your accounts on one spreadsheet as well as the ability to plan for the future. Although I have several accounts, until now, I didn’t have the ability to see all of my accounts on one spreadsheet.

After listening to the DVD on Business Fundamentals I realize that I now have the foundation to be an entrepreneur. Instead of just being out there sinking or swimming on my own. I need to take more time and watch this over again. Because it is an excellent source of information.


PamelaHceo4life

Business Fundamentals

Hello Fellow Bloggers:

I never knew any of these business fundamentals. I never knew pens could the company money. I always thought they were just kidding. I will start looking at things in a different light.

After going over this You are a CEO roadmap to success I believe I have the tools I need to make a successful CEO in my life. I am appreciative for the opportunity to have been part of this program.


MarquitaGceo4life

Business Fundamentals

Just 2 more to go on our roadmap to becoming a CEO!! So far, the information I have learned in the Executive Suite has been invaluable. It's funny how the informaiton in the suite is so practical and basic yet so many people go through life and never learn these principles of success. Many of these things I have never seen before and when I heard them for the first time I had a "duhh" moment. "Duhh, its so simple it should be obvious." Now that I have the information it's time to put it all together and practice what I've learned.

Organizing My Time!

Hi Fellow CEO's! Before I watched the Organize Your Time DVD, I took a few minutes to think about the five questions in the Workbook. I also completed the review questions and the case study activities. This was all very helpful in motivating me to "Plan to succeed". Yes I have tried organizing my active day before, and I know from experience that activities that are planned are more likely to get done than those that are not - but with human nature it is easier to "go with the flow". So, with the guidelines of "Organize Your Time DVD and Workbook" I have again created a more realistic weekly / monthly schedule for myself that I will implement - starting...NOW! BTW, I have maintained my first SAFE-T project and have competed a second. I have scheduled myself through discipline, perseverance and determination to reach my goal of a CEO 4 LIFE :-) Thanks to all for your encouragement and confidence - we are well on our way...!

I enjoyed watching this DVD and I think the system of organizing your time is a good practical system that will work. As with anything else though, for it to really work, it takes Discipline. I think I am going to listen to the Discipline CD again, and again, and again . . . .

Open Invitation Tonight

Just an FYI - there is a great class tonight on Personal Awareness and they will be discussing a personality test called the DISC. It is my absolute favorite. So FYI if you want to come and learn about your personality style, the styles of others and how to form lasting relationship with people of all styles.

Julie

Organize Your Time

The topic of this class "Organize Your Time" is very important because it's a weak area in my life. I feel after studying the DVD and completing the homework assignment I can turn this weakness into a strength. The tools given to me by Mr. Parker and Value-Centered Management Team is helping me to stay focus on what is my fixed and variable activities. This is a great start for a procrastinator.


PamHceo4life

Organize Your Time

I completed the task of making a schedule in my computer. I believe that everything will fall into place now. I am motivated to stay on track. I have put more exercise time in my schedule to help my health conditions. I look forward to completing all my fixed and varible schedule time task.


MarquitaGceo4life

Organize Your Time - Introduction

By now you have learned how to organize your mind & space and you have learned how to organize your money. What about your time? Do you ever wonder where your time is going? Do you sometimes feel like you are too busy to get anything done? What Influences how you spend your time?

The Organize Your Time DVD gives you the insight on how to understand time and learn an approach to managing your time so that you can effectively accomplish your goals and fulfill your commitments.

Think about what elements are in your life. What do you VALUE? Do you have a family, kids, a stressful job, do you commute? These are all INFLUENCES in how we manage our time. It is important to zero in on what distracts you from managing your time so that you can begin to take control.

So, let's point out a few distractions right now:

• "I'm too busy to plan" - This is simply not true, after all we all find time to do what we really, really, really want to do. What we're really saying is "Planning takes too long and I have more important things to do."
• "I can never stick to my plan because things always come up" - Let's turn this around then, did you know you can plan for the unexpected? Build in time for "unexpected work" or "free time."
• "I have too many interruptions during the day!" - If you find yourself being interrupted a lot, you probably haven't built in enough time to communicate with others. Try building in time upfront to spend with family, kids, co-workers, team members, etc. to reduce the number of interruptions throughout your day.

The bottom line is the same as SAFET: The goal is to have a "roadmap" or "standard" in your life so when things get chaotic (like they always do) at least you have a road to get back on versus going through life with blinders on. This goes for every drawer and cabinet, to budgeting your money, to having a daily schedule at home and work....
so my fellow CEO's, how's your roadmap coming along?

Has Everyone Installed In & Out??

Hello CEO Club!! You've all done phenomenal these past couple weeks and really took the Organize Your Life dvd series to heart. Way to go!! Your enthusiasm has really been an inspiration to the Stellar team (they've been reading your blogs) and several of the team members have started SAFET projects of their own. We're all in this together so keep it up!

By now you should be getting ready to finish up the Organize Your time dvd, but before I go there has everyone installed the In & Out software successfully? If not, please call me at the office (510) 741-2037. You can also email me at esmith@stellarenterprise.com with any questions regarding the software and I'll be happy to assist you.

Remember, keep going on your SAFET projects until your whole house is complete. CONSISTENCY, DEDICATION, AND A LITTLE HARD WORK WILL GO A LONG WAY!

Geneva M. In and Out Cash Management

Hi Geneva,

In response to your post about installing In and Out Cash Management.

1. insert the disk and it will prompt you to install the software\
2. the tutorials will come up and you can listen to them
3. to use the actual in and out cash management program you must register the software.
4. the software will automatically tell you that you have not registered and copy your computer id.
5. you will then send us an email with your computer id and customer service will register you.
6. then you can use the software to enter your debts and account info and also the pay with purpose software.

If you still need help call our office or send us an email and we will help you.

Thanks
Julie

Organize Your Money

Hello Fellow CEO's
Before I watched the "Organize Your Money" DVD, I analyzed the answers I gave to the "What Do You Think" questions ; completed the review questions; and I opened additional bank accounts to now have four (4) as instructed. However, I have not been able to install the "In & Out" software. I was not aware of a training session and I need help!

I have Excel 2007 already installed but the "In & Out" installation is not happening for me - what should I do?

ORGANIZE YOUR MONEY

I am looking at my CEO Club #1 roadmap. I just cannot stop smiling because I feel this roadmap has taken me on a journey that is life altering for the good. I am also saddened because it is almost over already.

I want to take this time to thank Mr.Parker and his wonderful team for all their hard work and support. Thank you Mr. Fulton for encouraging me to continue to paint.

I really enjoyed the DVD on Organizing your Money and the In & Out Cash Flow Club session. These tools helped me to start again on my Master Spread Sheet. All this time In & Out Cash Flow has been on my computer, and all it took was going over your DVD and also following the instructions of Mrs. Smith to open the file. I have update my accounts, even though, I am still working on which credit cards to put on Pay With Purpose. However, I will complete my task on Friday. I like your definition of a systematic approach, and that discipline is the key.

Thank you,

PamHceo4life

Organize your MONEY

Hello Fellow Bloggers:

When I first got the In & Out Software I set up 4 bank accounts, registered my software, made my a Master spread sheet and never looked at it again. I need to follow through more often. I have now set up a basket for mail and bills and this Friday I will pay bills and check my mail.

In know if I procrastinate the mail will pile up and I will become very frustrated and overwhelmed.

I am so glad I went to the In & Out Cash Management Club this Monday. I am back on track due to Mr. Parker and his team of professionals. I thank you all for taking the time to help us.


MarquitaGceo4life

Making Adversity a University

I recently was reading a quote Mr. Parker had given us entitled Making Adversity a University. Here he admonished us to make adversity a learning experience and learn how to work with people you come in contact with.

As the CEO's of our lives we have many relationships: work, customers and family members. Learning to work with each other can at times bring adversity but we must remember to make it a University and explore how to better work with each and every person when ever possible.

Organizing our lives reduces friction and adversity because there is a standard set of how things should be done and it speaks rather than our words. Discipline and the lifeskills we are taught are necessary attributes that will also reduce adversity.

I am really glad I read his quote today and I feel that I can make adversity a university in my life.

Can you see how the tools you are learning will reducing adversity in your lives?

Can you see how with tools you can make adversity a university of learning and experience?

Organize your Finances

I am on my way to getting my life Organized!!! I have listed to the CD on Organize your money and also was able to attend the INandOUT Club kick off event. I have played with the software now for a few months and really like the way it is setup . I have created 4 separate accounts at the bank and find it is not as difficult as I first thought to move the money between account and keep track of the transactions. It's actually quite simple. And the best part is now I can "SEE" what money I have available in the different accunts which is making it easier to plan for furture events and projects I need to do.
I am still working of SAFET projects around the home and at work. It is amazing what a little effort each day will do toward accomplishing a goal you have. I am 33 years old and have tried for years to get organized and never realized how simple it really is given the right tools and keeping a positive mindset. I just realized this past week that there is nothing you can't accomplish if you have the desire and set your mind to it. It just a frame of mind.

Getting started, Finally

Hello Fellow Bloggers! Hope everyone had a wonderful day! I was determined to make this the BIG DAY! This day I would be blogging with you all for the first time. Talk about being nervous. It has taken me only 5 weeks, but that saying goes, Better late than never. So I ask that you please forbear with me. It's just another way of communicating amongst us bloggers, but the difference is that the whole world just knows what you're thinking! Do some of you agree?

Personal Awareness has really illuminated the dark aspects of my being. It has helped me to understand ,Why I am the way I am, What I value in life, the biases I have, and the list goes on.
What can I do to strengthen my weaknesses? What are my strengths that can work for me in developing new relationships, maintaining current relationships with my family, friends, co-workers, employers, employees. The CD & the post test have been helpful. Last, but not least
Mr Parker and Mr Fulton have done outstanding in their dialogues. Thank you all for forbearing with me. Until the next blogging, good nite to everyone. Maggie T.

Do You Feel Like There Are Bricks In Your Purse?

I can truly say my purse is light but I used to hall around bricks and I know many of you are still carrying around things you may never ever use in your purse.

I was reading Katrina's post and I know our purses are a touchy subject but truthfully I have started embracing the concept of an organized purse and I now really have to keep it neat or it bugs me.

I like my wallet organized, and all the compartments free from excess. Keep only what you will use for that day. There is a great Asian Trading Store Called Panda Trading company that sells all types of little silk organizers so that you can have your makeup, pens, credit cards all organized.

They are on Alfred Nobel next to our office. They look like a warehouse but they are open for retail too. There stuff is very inexpensive: 3-10 dollars.

Anyway, don't be afraid to leave some stuff at home. The purse is temporary storage of what you need.

I do pack a book bag, lunch bag, gym bag and tote for other things I may use and keep them in the trunk... not in my purse.

Men- your briefcase counts... ha ha ha

Organize Your Mind & Space

WOW!!! just PHENOMENAL is all I can say about this DVD. Thank you Mr. Parker for putting this together. I actually started this exercise with opening drawers and cabinets in my kitchen. As I completed an area, a good feeling would come over me each time I went back to that area. The one thing that I wish would happen is for others that come by and use things, that they put it back where they got it from.

My purse… well, let’s just say that I’ve found the reason why my shoulder hurt sometime. I’m going to take the drawers and cabinets, one room at a time and make sure I don’t mind anyone coming over and opening them. After doing this…the key will be to keep it that way.

It seems that having DISCIPLINE also plays a role in organizing my mind and space. If I have the 3C’s (commitment, consistent and control), I should be able to organize my mind and space. Deep…

Discipline

I just have to say that these Audio Series just keep getting better and better. I REALLY enjoyed listening to the audio on Discipline. The character attributes discussed in this audio are very powerful. Discipline does start in the mind, which is a strong area in our lives. If I can always have the 3C’s in my life (commitment, consistent and control), discipline will reign in my life. This audio was deep and was digging deep. If I’m honest with myself, there are areas in my life that the 3C’s are not present. This is really going to help me reconsider some things in my life whether it’s business or personal.

The segment on “Team Work” is so true. When we work as a team and in the area that we are strong in, will ultimately benefit the team. Once we learn that it’s not a “one man show” but a “team”, the team will prospers and the company as well.

I thought the way Mr. Parker defined Discipline was great…”A learned attribute that produces positive character, which displays commitment, consistency and control”. Being discipline in every aspect of your life, will produce positive results. I think I’ll bank this DVD as well.

Positive Relationships

This DVD on Positive Relationships is so true. The segment on self evaluation really hit home for me. You must be “willing” and “able” to evaluate yourself. It’s sometimes hard to admit things about yourself, but if you can (even the things that are not good) it’s a step in the right direction. Being a positive person and having others think of you as a positive person can open a lot of doors for you in your personal and business life. I’ve really learned over the last few years that when you have a job or responsibility that you have to interact with a lot of people and deal with issues, it’s best to fix the issue and see if there is a way to turn it around into a positive. People around you will always remember what you’ve done and how you dealt with an issue. If you’re negative or dealing with people about the issue in a negative way, they’ll remember that as well. First impressions or the way you interact with people last a long time…

My job requires me to interact with a lot of vendors and staff members. It’s very important to cultivate a positive relationship with people that you work with or interact with. If you build positive relationships with them and don’t burn any bridges, you can go further in life.

The segment on “ending a relationship” was great. I’m banking this segment… For me, it is not comfortable to end a business relationship with a vendor, but as the CEO of my life whether it’s personal or business, I’m hurting myself if I can’t end a relationship with honor and follow my heart as Mr. Parker stated.

Great DVD!!!

organize Mind and Space

I am going to my best to do my duty to change my mind and space. I am totally grateful to this new insight of my unorganized behavior.

Thank you

PamelaHceo4life.

Oraganize my Mind and Space

I must change my mind and space. I felt as though Mr. Parker came into my house look in all my draws and cabinets. I believe I have used all the excuses pointed out in the DVD in my lifetime for being an unorganized thinker with unorganized behavior which equals wasted time.

Unorganized behavior has made me answer this blog so late in the day.

I am committed to change one city at a time.

I will be blogging a lot sooner.


MarquitaGceo4life

Committed to Change

Systems and tools to change unorganized behavior; there are so many keys provided in this CD, from my perspective it was just what the doctor ordered.

If my purse or my office files reflects who I am, then I must immediately commit to change, and specifically change my unorganized thinking and behavior. The SAFE-T projects will be of great assistance (the purse is organized, next the resume file draw and reference documents) in this area to create a “new me”, a new mind-set and behavior – it’s exciting – we can do this.

Get Ready to Organize Your Money!

All right, this week you will be watching the Organize Your Money DVD.

You will find another system (our theme word) to help organize your life--the In & Out Cash Management System.

I'll blog more this week, but get ready to dig even deeper...

Be sure and read the "What Do You Think" questions before you watch the DVD and answer them honestly.

FYI, before you complete the case study questions - question #13 should not include the "Gas $200" so please scratch that out. I'll review the answers in another post.

Organize Your Space - Introduction

Ready to go even deeper?.........Here we go!

If a guest walked through your home and opened every closet, cabinet, and drawer what would they see?

EVERY ENVIRONMENT YOU ARE IN REFLECTS YOU! Your home, your car, your office, your purse/briefcase, your closet, your garage, your drawers, your cabinets, your trunk, your desk, and yes...even your refrigerator.

Okay now that I've got your attention let's talk about organizing your space. SAFET is a unique system (our theme word) created by Mr. Michael Parker you can use to organize any space. This system is so simple anyone can do it! Here's some tips to help you organize all your spaces:

Tip #1 - Establish a daily routine of organizing something for 15 minutes each day. Challenge yourself to do 15 minutes a day for 7 days straight. Set your microwave timer!

Tip #2 - Write a checklist of all the areas you want to organize (make sure each goal is small enough to finish within 1-2 sessions). As you complete each goal you'll feel great and see your progress!

Tip #3 - WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! This doesn't mean you have to literally throw everything away, but don't hesitate to donate items that you are not using. Don't have time to take your items or have too much to haul? Here's a few vendors that can help:

• United Cancer Research Society at (800) 443-4224 FREE home pickup service
• 1-800 GOT JUNK
• Need Residential Paper Shredding? www.expressdestruction.com

Need help or have a SAFE-T question?
Email me anytime at esmith@stellarenterprise.com

FYI, I would love to see before and after pictures, if you're brave enough :-) Feel free to post them throughout this Organize Your Life series!

Organize Your Mind - Introduction

To have an organized life you must first have an organized mindset. For some, this comes naturally and for others (such as myself) this is learned attribute. I'd like to share a little of my background so you know where I'm coming from.

I have adult ADHD so if I can have an organized mindset anyone can. I am living proof to myself that being organized is a BEHAVIOR that you can develop. I use checklists, email reminders, phone calls, post its, project timelines, whatever it takes for me to achieve my goals a little at a time. Just as a blind man that has excellent hearing, I believe my organizational skills have developed so much because unlike others that have the natural ability to focus, without checklists, email reminders, project timelines, phone calls, etc. I would be LOST.

I said all that to say this: Before you can organize your space, you MUST master the ability to organize your mind so much that you are focused, committed, and realistic. Then, the world is yours....one city at a time.

It's Time to Organize Your Life!!!

Hello CEO Club! It's time to dig deeper......

This is Elealeh Smith and I'll be coaching you through the Organize Your Life DVD series in your platinum business suite. By now you should have all completed the mind & space dvd as well as a small SAFET project in your home or office. So how did you do? I'll be reading your posts and commenting thoughout the next few weeks.

I'm going to step back a little bit and give an introduction to Organize Your Life. The next 3 sessions our theme word is 'SYSTEM'. To have an organized life you must have systems and tools that assist you with achieving your goals. The lifeskills audio book is designed to prepare your mind and heart for this next module. It takes PERSONAL AWARENESS to look into your background and see how your upbringing or past environments may have contributed to your disorganization. It takes POSITIVE THINKING and DISCIPLINE to get through a SAFET project - you have to commit while being consistent and focused. It also takes POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS to maintain an organized space if you do not live alone.

Once you have these crucial ingredients it's time to dig deep and address the key areas that make us unorganized. The Mind & Space DVD that you watched last week deals with how you think which impacts how your spaces look. It's going to feel a bit uncomfortable to address these issues (especially when it comes to hiding clutter) but for those of you who commit to change, you'll never be the same.

Organize Your Life DVD

In our business and personal life, this DVD is truly a blessing if you are serious about organizing your behavior. Mr. Parker indicates you're not considered an unorganized person, but your behavior is possibly unorganized in which you can change. I'm going to immediatey implement the creation of "sytems" within my office and ensure all supplies/materials are within reach when performing my duties. In being organized, there is a place for everything and everything has a place.

Also, I learned you have to see yourself being organized in order to meet and exceed your goals. Organization of your Time, Space, Money and your thoughts are all crucial in achieving ultimate success. Again, I appreciate this forum to express our thoughts and experiences.

Signing on with ceo4life

This is my first time initiating a blog or blogging. I am so excited about this program. It took me a while to get to this point. I have listened to Personal Awareness, Positive Thinking and Positive relationships. I wil be completing Discipline.

You know these are some important tools as well as life tips that can used throughout your everyday life. I am really enjoying this environment. Thanks

I am disorganized because I think that way!!? Do you all see a pattern forming here? Positive thinking, Personal Awareness, Positive Relationships, Discipline, Organize your Mind and Space - It all starts with My Mindset! I am committed today to get a New Mindset. I want to throw out my old negative, disorganized thought patters and renew my mind with Positive and Organized thought patters. And that is not hard when you have Positive relationships with people who are working on achieving the same thing and if you don't look at the long term end result but look at it as a day by day task.
I have completed my first SAFE-t project. The funny thing is what I always had been putting off for several years because I thought would "take too long" and "this is too much to handle" (negative, disorganized thinking (red flag that thought)) only took 1 hour. And the best thing is, I feel great about it! The SAFE-t method is very simple and straight forward and really cuts to the chase in getting an area organized. I am getting my next projects lined up and plan to have my living and work areas SAFE-t over the next several months. It really only takes a little effort in high frequency to get the job done. Getting organized is very simple and easy when you don't look at the huge project, but keep it to little bits day by day. It's a mind frame!

I Am Moving Forward

You know it's 10:22 pm and I am actually getting ready for bed. Reason: I am going to work out in the morning at 6 am. Reason: I AM MOVING FORWARD ON MY JOURNEY- FINALLY! AHHHHHH

This is the most exciting journey I have ever taken. I am learning and actually changing. I am learning to organize my time based on what "I" value. For years I made decisions that were based on other peoples values and also on habits I had formed.

This weekend I stayed home and rested but also cleaned and worked on Organizing the Spaces in my Bedroom. I guess Geneva and I were on the same page because I heard in my head 80% of what we have we never use and I moved stuff out of the space that I really did not use and you know I did not miss it at all. The room feels so much better with out the clutter.

Well it's just about 10:30 and that's my "scheduled" bed time so enjoy all you CEO's and stay on the path... and you will move forward.

Julie