A. D. V. A. N. C. E.

ad-vance* To cause to move forward* To aid the growth or progress of* To raise in rank* To cause to occur soonerSo there's the meaning of the word, lets look at it more closely...- - - A - - -ACTIONNothing is achieved without actionCommit to consistent action until your goals are reached and your dreams realised.The materials of action are variable, but the use we make of them should be constant. - EpictetusMake every action count, question whether each action you take is moving you closer to your goal, if not you may find that the action you are taking should really be someone else's responsibility.If you can't give 100% don't give, take time for yourself and come back to the activity later when you are at your best.- - - D - - -DREAMWhatever the mind can perceive can be achieved.Your dreams are your reason for living."If we don't live our dreams, what's the point of living?" - Jessie MartinBe a dreamer and believe in your dreams.- - - V - - -VALUEWhat value do you place on yourself?Be the person you aspire to be.Find a way to bring a positive experience to every person you meet."Nurture your mind with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes." - Benjamin Disraeli- - - A - - -ATTITUDEIt's not your aptitude but your attitude which determines your altitude.Expect and believe that good will happen."You're never fully dressed without a smile." - Annie- - - N - - -NEVER QUITStretch yourself, have the courage to try a little harder, and grow from the experience.You are the most important person in your business."He who has burnt his mouth, blows his soup" - German proverb- - - C - - -CONSISTENCY"The secret of success is consistency to purpose." - Benjamin DisraeliColonel Sanders (of KFC fame) had 1007 NO's before he found someone was prepared to give his business idea a chance.Be consistently active, honest, reliable, professional, responsible, dependable and genuinely interested in your clients and colleagues.- - - E - - -ENERGYDisplay high energy, show your emotion and excitement, express belief in your dream, in your goals and in your ability.Include others in your journey, transfer your energy and vision to others and include them in your excitement."Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson