Articles by Jim L. Smith

Understanding and commitment is required to do things right the first time.

Real success doesn't come easy-it's achieved through hard work, commitment and dedication to doing what's necessary to get the job done.

First impressions are powerful. With regard to yourself, consider what it takes to make a positive first impression...

What matters is that we make positive use of the current circumstance and what we have.

UPDATED WEEKLY! When we begin to think we know it all and have nothing else of importance to learn, we deny our self the opportunity to learn new things.

Organizations must create a “quality mindset” with the help of employees.

Our personality and character are shaped by those things we think about and focus on. Those who achieve success, consider themselves capable of success.

Professional and personal challenges come to each of us every day. Some of those challenges are things we have direct accountability for. However, there are some things we can control, and there are things we cannot control.

In every life, in every situation, there are opportunities to be creative.

By accepting what you can't do, you can free up much time and energy that can be devoted to what you can do. By accepting the things you can't change, you give yourself power and effectiveness over the areas where you can make a difference.