May 15

Metrics-Based Goal Setting – It’s not just a number

When’s the last time your boss asked about your goals? Probably, today. In fact, you probably get the goal question every day. Here’s a very typical conversation between a Sales Manager and one of his Sales Reps. SM: “Hey Joe, what’s your goal for the year?” SR: “Ha, to make a lot of money!” SM: …

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Apr 28

Stand By Me – Quick Tips for Lasting Relationships

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“Darling, darling, stand by me…” Nothing can be more fulfilling than having life long friendships to nourish your soul. As we all know, life happens and often times, it results in events that we are not prepared to handle. These are the times we rely on our support system – our great friends and family. …

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Apr 12

Creating Effective Call Scripts for Inside Sales

The Laosy Life Sales Development Series – 1.0 “Creating Effective Call Scripts for Inside Sales” Many people think sales is something that can be learned over night like reading a motivational sales training book or watching an inspiring sales movie like “Glengarry Glen Ross” or the “Boiler Room.” Before you get so pumped up and …

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Mar 24

Hitting the Reset Button

There are times that I wonder how I arrived to where I am today. Sometimes it is a good thing and sometimes it is a bad thing. These are the times I reflect and give myself a self-assessment of current state. I find it healthy to put myself under the microscope and examine the feelings …

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Mar 24

Vital Signs 3.24.12

It has been about a month since I last checked in on my fitness performance. Related to the metrics, I am extremely satisfied on how I have been able to improve. Here is a breakdown of my vital signs: Vital Signs – As of 2/27/13 Treadmill – 30 mins – 2.75 miles Elliptical – 60 …

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Feb 28

Vital Signs

Back in July 2012 I injured my lower back while finishing up a ten mile bike ride. At first I thought it was “just another” back pain since I had recurring back pain since I first slipped a disc over 5 years ago. I figured I would just need a few days of rest. Of …

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Jan 01

2012 Reflections for Lao Youth Leaders – “The Less the Better”

Happy New Year and welcome to 2013. It is always a special time of the year for many of us as we reflect on the happenings of the previous year and start making plans for the upcoming year. Reviewing the past will help create the future. “Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating …

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Nov 13

Birthday Wish List 2.0

Yes! It’s that great time of the year again where I countdown my birthday with special thoughts and wishes that are dear to my life. I am greatly appreciative of my friends and family that have been able to gain a lot of insights on why I produce a wish list every year. For me, …

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Aug 07

Life is Beautiful

We are a little bit over the half year mark for 2012 and after spending a few minutes looking back at the past events from this year, I am feeling an intense feeling of joy and gratefulness. I don’t remember feeling this great about life in a long time. It has been awhile since I …

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May 30

A Walk to Remember

(My Grandpa & I at one of his properties. He is waiting for us to return back to Laos and build upon this land.) He took my hand, looked into my eyes and said to follow him. His grip was firm and warm. We were going to walk to the barber shop and get our …

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