Quality Systems Solutions, Inc. version 2.0

When I set up this blog, it was my intention that it would be less technical and more about people, relationships and the "softer" side of business. It didn't take long before I felt the need to communicate topics that weren't necessarily appropriate for this venue.

Announcing the birth of Quality Systems Solutions, Inc. version 2.0 . There I will blog the trials and tribulations of a business owner trying to re-invent his business in the midst of a rather tough economy. Quality Systems Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1997 as a sole proprietor company. It incorporated in 1999 and hired its first employee the same year. Since that time there have been some minor ups and downs, but for the most part a WHOLE LOT of sideways. Follow along as the company attempts to do a "Total Make-Over!"

Our friends at PartnerPoint are launching a new customer facing portal and they have asked us to post a banner, so here it is...

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Success... Recommended Reading

My last posting considered the value of goal setting in the pursuit of Success. Today we will step back and discuss a basic building block for attaining knowledge. That knowledge can then be a contributing factor in attaining Success.

It is often said that "Knowledge is Power." One way to obtain knowledge is to read. People read for a variety of reasons. I for one don't like to read. I read out of necessity. Having said that, nearly everything I read serves a purpose, it addresses a need. So if I am currently experiencing a need to become more successful, what should I read? I'll share with you a few books that I am reading, have just read or more importantly, re-read.

One of my fellow HTG13 members, Karl Palachuk has recently written a book called Relax Focus Succeed: A Guide To Balancing Your Personal and Professional Lives and Being More Successful in Both. I am about half-way through it. So far, I have found it to be a very interesting read. I have known Karl (through his public presence) for a number of years. I have seen him in action at a number of technical events. However, we were just formally introduced and officially became colleagues in July. It will be interesting for me, once I finish the book to see if Karl can "Walk the Walk..." That will be the true test of the value of this book. I'll keep you posted.

The book that I most recently finished is called The Go-Giver. For those of you who like me, don't really enjoy reading, this is an easy reading book that shouldn't take you too much time or effort to read. The book was oddly enough, given to me by Arlin Sorensen. Arlin and his wife Nancy graciously hosted an event on their family farm that featured teaching on this simple little book. You can read about it here. If you look closely, you might even find reference to "yours truly."

I am still amazed every time I meet someone in business (SMB) who has not read The E-Myth Revisited. If you have not read this book, buy it. Buy 5. Trust me, once you read the book, you will want to give it to friends and associates. It is THAT good. I bought the paperback originally back in 2005 and I recently purchased the audio book so that I could "learn it" all over again.

No discussion about books, knowledge and power would be complete without explicit mention of the Bible. There is simply no book that contains more TRUTH, KNOWLEDGE and POWER than the Bible. If you were only allowed to read one book the rest of your life, that is the only one that you need. Oh, BTW, there are plenty of tips for Success, contained in its pages as well.