11 Habits of Highly Successful People

How do some people get so darn successful? What are some things that these people have in common? While some of their choices and habits may seem like no-brainers, some of their actions may actually surprise you!  Highly successful and motivated people tend to think outside the box a bit. Of course they make sacrifices and work their tails off, but they do some seemingly cooky thinks as well. Lets check out the less-surprising attributes first.

*They spend time with successful, motivated people. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals feeds your drive to succeed and provides you with a network of support.

*They conceive, organize and pursue structured, feasible goals. They then follow up with immediate and decisive action. 

*They make logical and informed decisions. They don’t just fly through life by the seat of their pants. (Not when it comes to the important matters, anyway).

*They work smart. They focus on being productive as opposed to just being busy and they keep track of their progress.

*They stay positive. They avoid the trap of perfectionism and maintain a hopeful attitude by learning from their mistakes. 

*They maintain balance in their life. Life can’t be all work and no play. Also, maintaining relationships while pursuing a career is essential to happiness. 

Ok, so now let’s check out some of not so obvious habits of all the go-getters out there. 

*They think backward. A lot of times, their thought process begins at the end. They begin at their main goal and then organize steps in the form of smaller goals in order to achieve the end result. 

*They say “no”. You’d think that in order to maximize your chances at success, you’d be better off involving yourself with every possible opportunity. Taking on too much at once just diverts your attention from matters that deserve it most. Successful people develop an eye for which opportunities are best and they pass on ones that aren’t worth the time. 

*They argue. They argue their beliefs and stand their ground even though it may mean  (respectful) confrontation at times. Confrontation is not a bad thing. It’s a great opportunity for learning and either strengthening your beliefs, or gaining new ones. 

*They walk away. They know when to walk away from an opportunity or project that just isn’t working. There’s no shame in that and it’s not “giving up” as long as it’s for the right reasons! 

*They take shortcuts. Once they’ve established a routine that  works, they find quicker, simpler, more cost effective ways to get the job done without sacrificing quality.

If you adopt some of these qualities and habits as your own, you'll be well on your way to kicking some serious butt in life! 

What's Going on at Peak-Inc.

Here are some updates on what’s going down at Peak-Incorporated! 

-We currently have our second group of representatives on a road trip in Las Vegas. The road trips that our reps participate in allow our veteran leaders to run a mini office away from our main office in order to help build and maintain leadership skills. 


-Another reminder: We have our benefit for Operation Smile coming up on October 26th at The Colorado Plus Brew Pub! There will be prizes for the best Halloween costumes, 50/50 raffles, food, drinks and music! 


-On Oct 27th the Denver leadership conference is being held. This is a great opportunity for reps from entry level through management to come meet some of the top people in the business while networking with other people in the area.

Reminder; Halloween Benefit

We just wanted to take the time to remind everyone about our Halloween Benefit that's coming up.

Peak-Incorporated is putting on another benefit for Operation Smile on Saturday October 26th at the Colorado Plus Brew Pub!

Operation Smile is an international nonprofit children's charity that provides free corrective surgery for children with facial deformities with limited access to healthcare as well as education for medical professionals around the world.

The event will be a Halloween costume contest and prizes will be awarded to the winners with the best costumes! And of course there will be awesome music and drinks! There will also be 50/50 raffles, and a percentage of the food and drink sales will be donated as well. 

Come on down and join us at The Colorado Plus Brew Pub! This event promises to be a great time and we hope to see you there!! 

President, Eric Norregaard Awarded for Sales Excellence!

Peak-Incorporated is proud to announce that our President/CEO, Eric Norregaard  earned a distinctive award while attending a regional sales conference. Eric received this award due to Peak's growing sales averages and consistent high quality results.

Here at Peak-Inc. we focus on relationship-based marketing and sales while offering a face-to-face, personal approach which fosters quality partnerships and produces solid results. 

"I am honored to receive this award because it acknowledges the dedication and hard work of my team," said Eric Norregaard. "We remain deeply committed to quality results delivered as promised to the client, and we are excited to realize our potential as we 
move confidently into the future."

Check out the original press release here.

Quick Pick-me-ups for the Office!

Have you ever had one of those days when you’re wondering how you’re possibly going to make it through the workday? You just feel drained, exhausted, your brain has turned into scrambled eggs and you just can’t seem to focus on the task at hand? 

Well, there are many reasons why this can happen. Maybe you’re not getting enough sleep, maybe you’re just burnt out, or maybe you haven’t had enough time to balance your diet adequately. 

Here are some quick fixes for when you’re struggling to make it through the day. 

Munch on an energy boosting snack. If your energy is taking a nosedive, maybe your metabolism needs to be revved up a little. Instead of instinctively reaching for another cup of coffee, try one of these pick-me-up snacks:

• Fresh fruit. Vitamins, minerals, and good carbs! What more can you ask for?!

• A handful of almonds. These bad boys are full of good fats, omega 3s and Vitamin E. They’ll help you to feel full for longer due to their fiber-rich goodness, too! Just don’t overdo it! 

• Yogurt and cereal. Yogurt will give you some carbs and protein, and a good fiber rich cereal will leave you feeling satisfied! 

• Half of a turkey and cheddar sandwich. Swap out white bread for whole wheat, swap out the mayo for some mustard or guacamole, add some lettuce and tomato slices and you’re good to go! 

Sip some green tea. Green tea will give you a nice boost without the potential jitters that can accompany your second or third cup of coffee. Plus, green tea contains  antioxidants and is quite the metabolism booster! It also comes in many delicious flavors. 

Stretch it out. Loosen up a little, take your mind off your work for a minute or two, and get rid of all of that tension! If you can, take a quick walk on your lunch break and you’ll feel like a brand new person! 

Switch it up! If you’re sitting in front of your computer for hours, your brain is likely to shrivel up and crap out at some point. Take a quick break; you deserve it! Take a walk to the break room, catch up with a coworker for a few, or ask if you can run an errand for your boss or something. Sometimes we just need a change of scenery. 

Lastly, when you’re at home, catch up on some sleep and get out there and have some fun! Life can’t be all work and no play! 

Avoiding Burnout

If things at work are getting a little hectic, you may be at risk for heading towards a burnout. When projects and deadlines are becoming too cumbersome and you’re having difficulties balancing your work and home life, it’s time to step back and regroup to avoid a crash and burn. 

What exactly is a burnout? Burnout is a state of mental, physical and emotional fatigue and exhaustion brought on by severe, overwhelming, prolonged stress. 

The physical signs include feeling tired, drained, sick and suffering changes in appetite and sleep habits. 

The emotional signs include feeling loss of hope, feeling helpless, defeated or trapped, and a loss of motivation. 

Behavioral signs include withdrawal from responsibilities, procrastination, isolation, or dramatic changes in mood. 

There are many things that can contribute to the cause of burnout and it can happen to any of us. It can happen in any type of job setting from an office worker, to a doctor, to a stay at home mom. Burnout is not only caused by stressful situations, but we can bring it on ourselves by trying to take on too much at once or by feeling the need to be perfect all the time. 

Some causes of burnout include perfectionist tendencies, lack of self esteem, type A personality, lack of sleep, lack of support, having too many expectations placed on you, lack of recognition, feeling like you have no control, or not making any time for non-work related activities. 

In order to prevent yourself from burning out, you’ve got to give yourself some room to breathe. Try to start every day on a positive note. Prioritize your work and delegate when possible. Ask for help when you need it. Make sure to adopt healthy eating, sleeping and exercise habits. Don’t push or overextend yourself when it isn’t necessary. Make sure to develop coping skills to manage stress. Make time for friends and family and be sure to make time for yourself! Most importantly, don’t forget to give yourself recognition for all that you do! We all deserve a pat on the back once in a while!

Operation Smile Halloween Benefit

Peak-Incorporated is putting on another benefit for Operation Smile on Saturday October 26th at the Colorado Plus Brew Pub!

Operation Smile is an international nonprofit children's charity that provides free corrective surgery for children with facial deformities with limited access to healthcare as well as education for medical professionals around the world.

The event will be a Halloween costume contest and prizes will be awarded to the winners with the best costumes! And of course there will be awesome music and drinks! There will also be 50/50 raffles, and a percentage of the food and drink sales will be donated. 

This event promises to be a great time and we hope to see you there!!