Dear Richard,

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In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we present some questions to check the Business Passion Quotient (BPQ) of your life and your company!

• Are you passionate about your life? Is your life filled with enjoyment? Are you living where you love to live, working in your ideal job, with colleagues you respect? Do customers keep coming back because they enjoy doing business with you?
• Are you passionate about success? Do you know what success means to you? Are you pursuing your dreams and vision for the future? Does your company have a plan for success? Are your employees and customers excited by your company's passion for excellence?
• Is your passion getting you where you want to be? Are you realizing more of your dreams every day, growing as a person, and making a contribution to your community? Are you bringing customers and back for repeat business and referrals? Will your company's financial results keep you competitive and viable?

Is there room for you to improve your BPQ? The RAC3 Group is passionate about helping you increase your BPQ in 2005. Let us show you how to do it with greater confidence, grace, and ease!

Next February, we want you to have an even more passionate Valentine's Day - straight from our heart!!!

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Leadership checklist. . .

There just don't seem to be enough hours in the day. I think I have my day planned. Then all kinds of interruptions come along. The next thing I know, the day is over and I haven't finished one thing on my "to do" list.

I work more hours than most people and still I can't seem to get ahead. What can I do to manage my time better? Can you recommend some good time management techniques?

Signed "Not Enough Hours"

Dear "Not Enough Hours"

I suspect your real issue is a lack of focus on what's most important to you. My best time management technique - learn how to say "no" to people and distractions that aren't important. Then work (with a coach) on getting a clear picture of what success means to you. It's easier to put first things first when you have a clear sense of purpose and know what your priorities are.

I help my clients with a time management process that enables them to invest each remaining day of their lives in activities that return the personal and professional rewards they desire. This process helps them overcome procrastination, effectively prioritize, and invest their time wisely. Give me a call and we can discuss this some more.

Warm regards, Coach Richard

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