Your metrics add up over time. But only if you have the stomach for the slow, lonely and often frustrating slog that necessarily goes on behind the scenes. Big goals take time, focus and consistency. Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger explores the dynamic of sustained effort and hard-won progress. Meet Douglas at www.douglaskruger.com. He speaks on issues pertaining to leadership, culture, innovation and wealth.

Google and Intel both conquered the world. To do so, they used a simple goal-setting system called 'OKRs.' The system is easy to grasp and simplifies your life. As you build your business, brand and reputation, here is how you can keep yourself 'on mission.' Douglas Kruger is an author and speaker. He has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame by the PSASA. He is also a Certified Speaking Professional. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com.

Focus is everything. You could spend ten years racking up achievements, or you could spend the same time dissipating your energy. The difference lies in how clearly you have defined your mission; what it is you do in the universe. Douglas Kruger, professional speaker and business author, shows you how to create focus with a simple mission statement. Douglas puts out a new video each weekday, helping you to go 'From Amateur to Expert.' He is the author of eight business books with Penguin, and a Hall of Fame and CSP Speaker. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com.

A rare few individuals make an interesting choice: the choice to stand out by design. What is expert-positioning, and what changes in your life when you make that choice? Douglas Kruger is a speaker and bestselling author with Penguin. He presents globally on the topic: 'Own Your Industry - How to Position Yourself as an Expert.' Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as the keynote speaker for your next event.

When we see bad habits, in ourselves or in our teams, we are often tempted to perform 'deep archaeology' to fix it. It's the wrong approach. The right approach is simpler. Culture is merely the result of actions. Teach them this technique: 'When THIS happens, I want you to do THAT instead.' Douglas Kruger is an international speaker and the author of several business books with Penguin, including, 'They're Your Rules, Break Them!' Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as the keynote speaker for your next leadership or sales conference.

Rich people think differently. For instance, they have learned to see 'ghost money.' Are you aware of how ghost money moves in and out of your account, and how you can use it to your advantage? Douglas Kruger is a global speaker, and the bestselling author of seven business books with Penguin, including 'Poverty Proof - 50 Ways to Train your Brain for Wealth,' and 'Is Your Thinking Keeping you Poor? 50 Ways the Rich Think Differently.' Each weekday, he shares new tips on work, wealth, and how to 'own' your industry. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as the keynote speaker for your next event.

Whether you need fans, tribes, followers or customers, you will need to expend energy reaching them. Here is the biggest mistake entrepreneurs and new business owners make when heading out to conquer the world. Change this one thing, and you change how you expend your energy. Douglas Kruger is the author of several business books published by Penguin, including the bestselling 'Own Your Industry - How to Position Yourself as an Expert.' Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com.

It all begins with the courage to step up. After that, every skill you'll need can be learned. Author and motivational speaker Douglas Kruger looks at the importance of your prerogative in getting going. Douglas is a Hall of Fame and CSP speaker. Eight of his books have been published by Penguin Random House SA. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as the keynote speaker for your next leadership event.

Where have you placed your fate? Is your wealth-potential squarely in someone else's hands? Or have you taken control? Douglas Kruger, author of several bestselling business books with Penguin and 'Hall of Fame' speaker, explores the idea of becoming your own boss, and what that might look like. Douglas helps businesses and brands to position themselves as industry leaders. Among other titles, he is the author of, 'They're Your Rules, Break Them!' and 'Own Your Industry.' See him in action, or book him as the motivational speaker for your next conference or event, at www.douglaskruger.com.

To become known as an industry expert, you should interact with the media often. Douglas Kruger, global speaker and author of 'Own Your Industry,' provides three insights into how you can raise your effectiveness in interviews, using a live example. Douglas is the author of eight business books with Penguin. He speaks on issues pertaining to culture, leadership, innovation, and becoming the most recognised name in an industry. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com.

A simple but brilliant idea for those who want to retire early - the author of 'Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor?' and 'Poverty Proof,' discusses one of his favourite new books on wealth. Douglas Kruger is a global speaker, specialising in topics like Expert-Positioning and Innovation. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com.

What is 'ghost money'? Poor people can't see it. Rich people can. And the amounts add up dramatically. Douglas Kruger is the author of 'Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor?' and 'Poverty Proof.' Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Douglas speaks locally and globally on issues around expert-positioning and success strategies. He is the author of over seven business books, published by Penguin, and a 'Hall of Fame' speaker.

Some of the best things in life are also the most criticised. Do you have the courage to withstand pressure from critics as you create? If you do, your fans and followers may love you for it. Take the example of M Night Shyamalan. Douglas Kruger speaks on expert positioning, and the courage and techniques you need to stand out in your industry. Subscribe to the channel for new tips each weekday. Douglas is a Hall of Fame speaker, a Certified Speaking Professional, and a Penguin business author. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Need a top speaker for your next event? Book Douglas via info@douglaskrugerspeaker.com.

What one thing makes the greatest difference when you stand and speak? Professional Speaker and 'Hall of Fame' inductee Douglas Kruger, author of 'How to Make Your Point Without PowerPoint,' shares a profound insight to improve your presence. Meet Douglas at www.douglaskruger.com.

Imagine this test: You're faced with a line-up of strangers, young people eager to go out into the world and achieve their goals. Who would you bet on? Douglas Kruger, professional speaker and business author, argues that 'personal discipline' is the leading metric. Meet Douglas at www.douglaskruger.com. Douglas is the author of several bestselling books with Penguin, and a Certified Speaking Professional.

You have the entire picture in your head. You're eager to get started. Then terminal hesitation sets in. What if your first try doesn't work? Try this approach, and see the scenario completely differently. Douglas Kruger is a speaker and author. His books are published by Penguin, and the PSASA has inducted him into their Speakers Hall of Fame. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Douglas speaks on issues related to leadership, culture, innovation and branding.

Douglas's new wealth book is coming out soon. Here is the first - and perhaps most important - lesson for aspiring entrepreneurs and wealth-builders. Douglas speaks on wealth, expert-positioning, and success techniques. See him in action at www.douglaskruger.com, or book him as the keynote speaker for your next large convention or event.

The author of 'Poverty Proof' and 'Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor? 50 Ways the Rich Think Differently' makes a unique offer. Next year, a new wealth book hits the shelves. Would you like all of the insights and ideas in advance? Could you help to share them? Douglas Kruger is a Hall of Fame speaker and bestselling author. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as the keynote speaker for your next conference or event.

Standing out from the crowd begins with a choice. It's a choice to show courage, and not look like every other offering. Becoming something unique - and possibly industry-leading - requires a different mindset. Is yours the biggest burger? Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger explores how you can find a USP, even in a saturated market. Douglas is the author of several bestselling business books, including 'Own Your Industry,' and 'They're Your Rules, Break Them!' See him in action, or book him as the keynote speaker for your next sales or leadership convention, at www.douglaskruger.com.

When top brands want to portray power and success, they show their leads walking. Your walk is your visual handshake with the world. Are you conscious of it? Here is how you can improve your walk, in order to elevate perceptions of you. Douglas Kruger is a top international speaker and business author with Penguin. Meet him at www.douglaskruger.com.