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Healthy Living In 2019

Here at DMC Atlanta, we take our health seriously. That is why we are starting 2019 off on the right foot. Our office got together for a yoga session to help clear the body and mind and have implemented several "Healthy Body, Healthy Business" initiatives.

365 Days Of Memories At DMC Atlanta

And just like that, 2018 is finished! The DMC Atlanta team had a great year full of learning, growth, and memories that will last us a lifetime. To celebrate such an amazing year, we have put together our favorite moments in a quick slideshow. Here's to an unforgettable 2018, and an even better 2019!

DMC Atlanta Attends 500 Songs for Kids

DMC Atlanta is a proud sponsor of the Songs 4 Kids Foundation! To show our support and commitment to the cause, our Managers, Alethea and Adam, made a difference through music. Take a glimpse of our experience at this year's 500 Songs for Kids. It was a big success! A special thank you to all those that participated and donated to this great organization. Thank you for making a difference!

Goal Setting – Powerful Written Goals In 7 Easy Steps

I first came across this article during my first month in business in 2003.  I opened DMC Atlanta in July of '03 with a start-up budget, a small team, and really big goals.  Having never been one to write down my goals (or much else, for that matter), it was the first article that truly helped me to understand the importance of quantifying and visualizing goals.  As Dave Ramsey says, "The difference between a goal and a dream is a plan."  In going through old notes, I stumbled across the article and thought I would share.  Enjoy! --AD Goal Setting – Powerful Written Goals In 7 Easy Steps! by Gene Donohue The car is packed and you’re ready to go, your first ever cross-country trip. From the White Mountains of New Hampshire to the rolling hills of San Francisco, you’re going to see it all. You put the car in gear and off you go. First stop, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. A little while into the trip you need to check the map...

Sometimes Discipline and Happiness Go Hand in Hand

Parker on "PLACE" Working with my dog, Parker, over the last few weeks has reminded me that, sometimes, the more important we feel, and the more pride we take in our work, the happier we are. As my daughter has become more mobile and capable, Parker has been acting out (namely, peeing all over the basement)-- frustrating the family. It took me a few weeks to realize that I was the problem, not him!   I was so caught up in trying to balance my roles: husband, father, coach, business owner --  that I forgot to encourage my dog to do what he was DESIGNED to do -- WORK! Without constant challenge, he was getting bored and feeling useless -- leading to destructive behavior. Now that we are challenging his mind and teaching him new commands, he is feeling renewed, and the destructive behavior has stopped.   No surprise -- it got me thinking about my work. It reminded me that, as a coach who cares about his players, it is important for their own well-being to hold the tea...