Harris Kern-Life/Success Coach and IT Leader
My passion is helping people excel in their career and personal life. My goal is to arm individuals with the tools to empower them to become more healthy, productive, happy, wealthy and successful; therefore having a better quality of life.
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Striving for PerfectionPerfection is something we all desire. However, it's something no one will ever achieve, but you should always keep trying! By acquiring discipline you WILL always keep trying.
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Having a Successful LifeHaving a Successful Life is based on Discipline and Continuously Strategizing.
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Control and Re-Direct EmotionsEmotional conflicts derail almost all goals. The most important emotional skill is to face what is in front of you without letting your emotions get the better of you.
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How to Increase Organization Productivity by Propagating DisciplineEach day presents a substantial challenge for professionals who are trying to manage their workloads, and that goes beyond the office.
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Survive on 4 Hours of Sleep a NightI was so much into achieving goals and not wanting to waste time that I started experimenting with reducing the amount of sleep. To me sleep was a waste of time.
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Measuring for Service Level ManagementImplementing a Service Level Agreement can provide efficiency benefits for your organization. Keep these tips in mind to make sure you get the most out of it.
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Implement Problem Management with These Seven StepsIf implemented correctly, problem management can bring great benefits to your organization. It can reduce the number and impact of problems, reduce problem resolution time, and improve support staff productivity.
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Designing the Ideal Information Technology OrganizationAligning IT with the business tops the list of goals for most CIOs. Here are the top IT issues and challenges facing CIOs in achieving that goal.
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Managing Customer Expectations is Key to Aligning it with BusinessAligning IT with the business is one of the most prevalent issues affecting IT management, and managing customer expectations is crucial to this effort. Here are four points you need to know to manage customer expectations successfully.
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The Four Key Elements in Effective Systems ManagementSystems management can be a failing prospect if you don't have the four key elements in place. Learn how ignoring processes, data, tools, and organization can stop your systems management effort before it starts.
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The Seven Rs of High AvailabilityFor most companies, continuous uptime has become an expected necessity for business survival. Here are seven approaches the IT manager can take to maximize availability and make this expectation a reality.
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The 'Big Rules' of IT ArchitectureMany corporate IT systems are designed around a series of point solutions in response to customer needs or complaints. This system can wreak havoc on your overall IT structure. Here's a list of rules for implementing a successful IT architecture.
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Manage Your Data Center's Risk Exposures and EfficienciesDon't become complacent just because your shop hasn't had a major outage in years. Read these suggestions for keeping the data center free of risks.
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How to Implement Change Management with These Six StepsThis article describes the process steps for change management and discusses factors critical to the success of change management.
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Configuration ManagementAn activity that is one of the least appealing to those installing and managing infrastructure systems, and at the same time one of the most necessary to those maintaining these systems: documenting hardware and software configurations.
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Achieve Success by Acquiring Discipline and Reap the BenefitsAcquiring discipline will change your life forever but it won't come easy. Will it be worth the investment? What do you think? Who wouldn't want all these attributes?
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Don't Diet, Manage What You EatThe English language should abolish the word diet. I hate it with a passion. Eating smart has nothing to do with dieting - diets rarely work. It's all about training the mind to eat properly and consistently.
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Ten Signs of Enterprise Architecture MaturityWhether your enterprise architecture (EA) is complete, under development or de facto, how can you tell if it is up to snuff? One approach to evaluating what, if anything needs to be done is to assess your architecture outputs.
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Arming Yourself with Bullet-Proof ProcessesThe following 14 steps describe how infrastructure professionals can design, install and maintain highly effective processes in support of any of the functions associated with IT operations management.
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Ten Tips for Effective Capacity PlanningAre you considering the launching of a major capacity planning program at your shop? These ten helpful tips are just what you need to get your effort off to a successful start.
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Be Successful NOW - Think with a Sense of UrgencyThe objective is to be as productive as possible as quickly as possible. For those individuals who want to achieve major results quickly; live life with a sense of urgency mentality. Be in survival mode every day of the year!
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Top People Issues Around the Globe, the Dirty DozenSelf-discipline skills are difficult to acquire. It's easier for people to train for a college degree then it is to embrace and eventually leverage the power of discipline. I show you how to tackle the top 10 discipline-related people issues.
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Master Discipline and Leave a LegacyWhat could possibly top the success I have already achieved? Unless you can prove otherwise, I'm only on this planet one time. I want to keep accomplishing until the day I die. However, it's more than just accomplishing another goal.
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DISCIPLINEThe word "Discipline" has been erroneously viewed as punishment, self-torture, and hardship. In truth, it is none of these things. Its aim is not to cripple, constrict, or intimidate, but to liberate, empower, and fulfill.
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Training the Mind to Manage Your Life with DisciplineYour mind is your greatest asset and guiding force in acquiring discipline. The amount of discipline you possess determines the level of success in your life.
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Establishing a Mental ContractIt is that damned contract called Discipline. It never goes away; it never allows me to become complacent. It has taken over my life. Even if I am exhausted, the contract subconsciously reminds me to keep pushing.
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The Seven Pitfalls when Establishing GoalsJust about everybody has established goals in one form or another, but how many people are actually successful at accomplishing those goals? That is an easy one to answer: very few!
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Equate Time to MoneyOne third of your life is spent working. Your employer pays you a salary based on your skills and experience. One third for most of you is spent sleeping. The other third is what you make of it. It's your time but unfortunately time is limited.
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The Six Key Principles to Financial SecurityYou don't need to buy another book on how to become a millionaire or listen to a CD on wealth management. All you need to do is to adhere to this crucial financial management discipline and follow these six principles to sleep better at night!
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Saying No with GraceIndividuals who over-commit and have a hard time saying no will have a very difficult time achieving their goals. Managing time effectively means learning to say no with grace.
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Organize Your LifeThe challenges of keeping up with your daily obligations are enormous. Typically there are more things to do then hours in a day - at least that's what everyone claims. For some this is true, for others who are disorganized, it's an excuse.
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Be Extremely Productive! Live Life with a Sense of Urgency MentalityThe objective is to be as productive as possible as quickly as possible. For those individuals who want to achieve major results quickly; live life with a sense of urgency mentality.
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Plan for the Worst & Improve Your Odds for SuccessWhen I ask people "What are your top priorities in life?" Often times the answer I receive in return is: being successful and happy.
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Make Exercise FunExercise doesn't have to be unpleasant, yet so many people look upon it as a necessary evil with nothing but sweat and unnecessary pain.
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Minimize Sleep - You'll Sleep Plenty when You DieWho says you need 8 hours of sleep a night?
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Manage Your Life as If it Were a BusinessMany of us dream or fantasize about being successful in life but dreaming about it is one thing and actually making it a reality is another.
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Play Mind Games to Train Your MindI've been playing mind games to properly train my mind for over three decades. It has proven to be my greatest ally in becoming successful.