Something For Nothing: Selfishness
Posted by Brian Tracy on Nov 20, 2009
The Only True Test of Any Theory
In business and in the free market, the only test for the validity of an idea or course of action is, “Does it work?” Â The only way that you can tell whether or not a theory or principle is true is by testing it in the real world. Does it work? Does it bring about positive results? Does it bring about better results than another other system or theory? Read the rest of this entry »
Something For Nothing: Ambition
Posted by Brian Tracy on Nov 18, 2009
Theory X versus Theory Y
In the 1960’s, Harvard Psychologist Alex Mackenzie suggested two visions of people in the workplace, each leading to different forms of motivation in organizations. McGregor called these two views of mankind, “Theory X” and “Theory Y. Read the rest of this entry »
Something For Nothing: Greed
Posted by Brian Tracy on Nov 12, 2009
What kind of a world is this if everyone is naturally lazy, greedy, selfish, ambitious, vain, ignorant and impatient? How can society survive if everyone is driven by the E-Factor to get more and more of what they want the fastest and easiest way possible with little or no concern for the consequences of their behavior?
Something For Nothing: Laziness
Posted by Brian Tracy on Nov 10, 2009
Human beings, by nature, are lazy, greedy, ambitious, selfish, impatient, vain, and ignorant. These traits are neither good nor bad by themselves; it is only the way in which we manifest these natural traits that make them positive or negative. These natural traits are the fundamental reasons for why people do what they do. Read the rest of this entry »
The Ten Keys to Business Success
Posted by Brian Tracy on Nov 3, 2009
There are ten critical areas where your ability to think largely determines the success or failure of your business. The greater clarity you have in each of these areas, the better decisions you will make and better results you will achieve. Read the rest of this entry »
