Cydcor goals Archives

August 28, 2019

11 Reasons Why You Haven’t Yet Hit Your Goals

A businesswoman stands on top of a small mountain and looks up at a target that sits on top of a taller mountain top that rises in front of her.

You’ve set your SMART goals. You’ve written them down. You’ve discussed them with a mentor. You’ve shared them with friends and family. You’re working hard. You care deeply about your “why” and you’re excited about the future. …But why aren’t you where you want to be? Let’s take a look at eleven ways that you might be holding yourself back from achieving your goals. 1. You’re not staying with problems long enough. Giving up too soon is a surefire way to […]

October 17, 2018

Internal Motivation: Knowing Your ‘Why’

Hand writing a question What Is Your Why with blue marker on transparent wipe board.

Have you taken the time to ponder what you really want in life? Is there a bigger picture that drives you – a future that you feel deeply passionate about? Do you know what will give you an ultimate sense of peace and fulfillment? People find their internal motivations in a variety of ways, whether it’s focusing on providing for the ones they love most, envisioning the life they’d like to build for themselves, overcoming personal challenges and weaknesses, or […]

April 18, 2018

What Not to Do When Setting a Goal

A goal without a plan is just a wish! quote printed on an old typewriter.

What do you call an accomplishment that isn’t preceded by a set of goals? A lucky break! Setting goals is an essential stepping stone leading to any achievement. Goals set direction, allow you to maintain focus, and reflect a reachable destination. But be careful: If you make those stepping stones too slippery with misdirected purpose or too far apart with unrealistic expectations, you won’t get any closer to your dream. In fact, you may fall off the path […]

January 3, 2018

When Failure is Good: Learning from Failure

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – Robert F. Kennedy Growing up, we learned that all failures are bad. So when we did fail, it hung over our heads as an unpleasant reminder of what happens when we try something new. But failure can be good when we learn from it, and embracing the “fail fast and fail often” mentality, which focuses on risk-taking and innovation, can turn one step backward into two steps forward. […]

December 27, 2017

Resolutions & Business Quotes for the New Year

When asked about New Year’s resolutions, common responses are losing weight, getting a new job, and saving more money. For entrepreneurs, the answer is more complicated as business New Year’s resolutions require greater specificity and accountability, and the motivation to see them through. As you and your team plan for the year ahead, consider these six, actionable business New Year’s resolutions: 1. Connect with More Customers A new year means new opportunities to connect with more customers and […]

September 20, 2017

How Having a Personal Mission Statement Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Most highly successful people share one important trait: focus. They know what their purpose is and what they want to achieve, and everything they do and say aims to bring them closer to their goals. But maintaining that intense level of dedication and drive takes effort. When striving toward any goal, it’s important to find ways to remind yourself why that goal is so important to you so you can stay focused. Creating a personal mission statement gives you a […]

June 21, 2017

Why Successful Salespeople Have Grit, Not Just Talent

Grit is a mysterious and powerful mix of passion and perseverance that gives some the strength to keep going where so many others before them have given up. In fact, studies have shown that grit may outrank either intelligence or talent as an indicator of future success. Salespeople know a lot about grit. They work in a competitive business, but for those with the grit to stick with it, the rewards can be huge. The best salespeople know that grit […]

April 2, 2017

How to Stay Focused at Work When it Gets Tough

Distractions are everywhere! Sometimes it’s hard to believe anyone can get anything accomplished when friends can reach us at any time on our mobile phones, social media notifications nag us to check in, and a 24-hour news cycle means there’s always something new and interesting just one Google search away. But focus, like exercise, eating right, and flossing, is just another habit. It’s a behavior we need to constantly practice and hone, and it IS something we can train our busy […]

November 15, 2016

Organize Your Week to Achieve Your Goals

As an entrepreneur without a set work schedule, it can be hard to organize your week consistently. But organization is key to success. At Cydcor, we want you to enjoy your work and be successful at it, so here are some tips to go about getting your week organized and meeting your goals. Schedule tomorrow today. The most successful leaders sit down at the end of their day and figure out what needs to be done the next day. Instead […]

May 11, 2016

Get More Done in Less Time

If you’re smart about how you manage your workday, you will find the extra hours you need to get more done. We support our employees and sales associates, and encourage them to find opportunities for innovation and improving processes. Cydcor even finds opportunities to model these behaviors for our daughters and sons. As you unpack your habits and routines, don’t judge yourself for procrastinating or struggling to reach your goals. Instead, make an effort to apply some of the following […]