Tax Day can bring three pains: not meeting goals, writing big checks, and struggling to pay; seek help for financial guidance and growth.

Reflect on what January you would say to April you about your progress on your goals, projects, and overall growth, and consider what adjustments you might need to make to stay on track for the rest of the year.

Success is built on what you did yesterday, last week, and consistently over time, not just on future plans or aspirations.

Focus on managing your activities, not time - it's about priorities, not blaming time.

Money and time are crucial in life. Those who don't value them may not understand the struggles of those who have experienced hardship.

It's important to prioritize productivity, focus, and consistency in both business and personal life.

Start your marketing journey by meeting your clients where they are currently, just like how a TV show gradually introduces wild concepts to keep viewers engaged.

Do you know the purpose behind your actions in business and marketing? Understand the "why" behind your activities to move beyond just collecting underpants and hoping for profit.

Last night watching the X-factor made me realize how many people struggle with unemployment, debt, and dissatisfaction at work, while others spend hours watching dream chasers on TV.

Shift your focus from trendy Inbound Marketing strategies to the tried-and-true Original Inbound Marketing method—referrals, which constitute almost 40% of Realtors' business, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing building relationships with your sphere and past clients over website design, social media, and blogging, for a more effective and rewarding approach in 2013.

Years ago, a friend complained about job market struggles and life issues over a drink, rejecting the idea of starting a business with excuses like needing capital and an MBA, dismissing success stories as 'easy for you to say.' In life and business, we often use 'easy for you to say' to avoid challenges, but in reality, it's just an excuse for fear or laziness.

Watch out for productivity zombies – they're everywhere, from failed entrepreneurs to trend-chasers and negative influences; stay focused, take action on important tasks, and surround yourself with a supportive community to avoid becoming one of them.

Dr. Samuel Langley, well-funded by the government, failed in his attempt to create a manned flying machine in 1903. In contrast, the Wright brothers, lacking education and funding, succeeded with determination and a $1,000 investment, showing that hard work and perseverance lead to success despite initial setbacks.