3. Learn From Others - When you spend time with successful people, you elevate yourself and seek higher levels of significance. When you observe the best, you get inspired to be the best. I have enjoyed breakfast every Thursday morning for 10 years with 6 HUGE guys from different businesses and backgrounds. We challenge each other to do what's right, make a difference and be better. What are you doing to surround yourself with people who raise your sights and inspire you to do more and be HUGE?

4. Differentiate Or Die Trying - There are lots of different companies who do business lots of different ways. Some offer unbelievably great service while others offer the minimum. Some do precision quality work while others do only what's necessary. Some charge too much while others don't charge enough. There is no set formula or standard way to be successful in business. However, there are sound principles to make some more successful than others. One key to secure profitable work today is your ability to set yourself apart from your competition. People will pay for different. People remember different. People like different. Most businesses are not very different than there top 5 competitors. What makes you different? Does your customer think you are different? Will they pay more for you than your competition?

5. Get Involved - It is impossible to get where you want to go without continuous improvement. In today's fast paced economy, you have to grow 15% to 25% every year just to stay even. Your local industry association is a great place to discover better ways to do business, seek support, learn form others, watch the pro's, get advice, be encouraged and make friends. Show up, get involved, help out on a committee, be visible, get active, and be HUGE. Are you involved (really involved) in your industry? Are you making a contribution to your future?

Being HUGE starts with a decision - your decision to make a decision - your decision to make a decision to decide that you will make it happen. Your future is a blank slate starting today. Only you are responsible for you. Nothing is in your way except your decisions about your attitude and how you will spend your time. I am excited everyday that I can think, act and BE HUGE! This attitude and altitude gives me an edge, an advantage and an outlook enabling me to go where I want to go and do what I want to do. Think small - stay small. Act small - be small. Think HUGE, Act HUGE & BE HUGE!

George Hedley owns a $75 million construction and development company and Hardhat Presentations. He speaks to companiess on building profitable businesses, leadership, and loyal customers. He holds a 3-day in depth "Profit-Builder Circles" open to construction company owners in an interactive roundtable format every month. The "Profit Builder System" includes proven tools to always make a profit, build equity, create wealth, win profitable jobs, motivate your people, and enjoy the benefits of owning a profitable company.

For information on Mr. Hedley's programs or to receive his free management e-newsletter, visit www.hardhatpresentations.com, call 800-850-8553, or e-mail him at gh@hardhatpresentations.com.