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How To Use Momentum Thinking Tools To Deal With Adversities - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo) Lighten Your Load And Boost Your Momentum - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)Ten Ways To Motivate Yourself When You Are Feeling Down - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)- How to Save Yourself from Drowning in the River of Thought - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever thought of killing yourself? Seriously. I have. A number of times over the course of my life in fact. If you've never had that thought before you'll probably think it's crazy, but if you have, you'll know exactly how sad, lonely, and hopeless it can feel. Whether you ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Commit To Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceAs a teacher, it's always important to have a list of rules and expectations for the children to follow in order to have a productive and successful classroom. Expectations are posted on the board under the heading 'Commit to Excellence.' These expectations don't just apply to students in the ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Achievement Through Goals - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Laurie-Ann MurabitoGoals or achievements are clearly defined destinations. In order to get there, you need to know and decide where you’re going. So, where do you want to go? What is it you’d like to achieve in your personal and professional life? Why set goals? Setting goals allows for personal achievement, ...
Views: 1411 - Giving it a GO - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanThat's what A Winning Mind would do. After all, what's the worst that can happen? You fail! While most people focus on the risk they are taking, A Winning Mind focuses on the end reward--what their actions could bring them. Everything else is a process to get to the end reward that they have ...
Views: 2260 - Reflections on Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasThere is no one formula for a successful life. Each person approaches the daily challenges encountered in a different way and there are often no easy solutions in today’s tough economic situation. Still, some people seem to rise above their troubles and find a way to deal with what life has ...
Views: 1505 - One Theme Equals Momentum and Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“So what are your plans for next year?”, I asked a student the other day. He looked down, sighed, looked back up and said “Well, I’m going to work on a book, finish my real estate education, keep attending your teleclasses, work on my marketing plan, and – “ …I’d heard it a hundred thousand ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - What's Your Winning Condition? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Debi DavisWhether you're an entrepreneur, business owner or CEO, we all share many common traits as human beings. From the frailties of our shell to emotional tendencies, we are more connected that we think. For instance, we have each mentally outlined our own private set of winning conditions and ...
Views: 1022(2 votes) - Goals & Commitments - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisGoals & Commitments Don’t confuse a commitment with a goal! Commitments are things that you WILL do. Goals are things that you WOULD LIKE TO do. I would say that anything that is not in your control would NOT be something you could make a COMMITMENT to. IE: “I’ll make a ...
Views: 3371(1 vote) - Globally competitive- Are you laying the right foundation? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Kevin Abdulrahman"To play on a local level, you can need the mind of a player. To play on a global level, you need the mind of a champion." Kevin Abdulrahman Recently I was invited to do a Keynote speech at the Pan Arab Organizations Global Competitiveness Strategy Conference which was held in the Burj ...
Views: 4488(3 votes) - Create a Concise Plan for Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Machen MacDonald“Simple clear purpose in principle gives rise to complex intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” If this quote by Dee Hock contains truth then your business plan, game plan or even life plan must be concise. When it comes to writing ...
Views: 1805 - Who Out There Is Ready To Discover The Secret To Success? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Daniel HerznerHere's a question man has been asking himself for thousands of years now and he'll continue to ask it for thousands of years to come: "what is the secret to success?". The answer to this question may startle you, it may anger you and it may even leave you feeling a bit empty. The answer is not ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Anxiety: A Form of Vanity? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from John GrobergIt's common to think of the words vain and ambition together. Vain ambition is often the culprit behind the downfall of people who accomplish amazing things- only to eventually "fall from grace" or to sacrifice their standards in order to maintain their status or their reputation as someone ...
Views: 1684(3 votes) - Paying It Forward From Pittsburgh to Chicago - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Roy PorterThe concept of “paying it forward” — doing a good deed while asking only that the person helped would in turn help someone else — provided the motivation for a Good Samaritan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to pay it all the way forward to Chicago, Illinois. Around the beginning of April, the ...
Views: 748 - Corky Willis, How to Deal with the Stress That Comes With Our Present Bad Economic Times - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Corky WillisStress is a condition that our minds and bodies create as a result to difficult situations occurring in our lives. It can manifest itself anywhere, most of all in places that you least expect it too. Stress can occur in the home or at your workplace and of panic attacks. aches and pains, ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Corky Willis" Affirmations and The Power of Positive Thinking " - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Corky WillisTo think positively, one has to change their mental and emotional thinking about every aspect of themselves. There are steps that you can take to create positive attitudes toward other people and different situations. You have to learn what the most important factors are that affect your ...
Views: 899 - Keys to Real Success: The Proper Way to Handle Power Politics - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bob DraperIn the workplace power is not only part of the game; in many ways it is the game. Thriving in the workplace, then, is often about discovering who has the power and then using that knowledge wisely, learning not to fight the powerful—unless you have the clout to defeat them and find it necessary ...
Views: 1099 - Keys to Real Success: Realizing “the More” Is Nothing - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bob DraperThe great fable of “the more” goes something like this: the more you get your hands on, the more you will have. Unfortunately, though, what happens is that the more you have, the more you believe you deserve, and the more you believe you deserve, the more you want. More of this and more of that. ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Your power is NOW - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from shayne hammondYOUR POWER IS NOW. "NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Heb 11:1 Whether you're thinking about yesterday, pondering the events of today, visualising your future in ten years time, or remembering an experience in your childhood, you are ...
Views: 1098(3 votes) - Foreclosure and You: How Writers Teach Us to Follow Our Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownIt appears that in order to teach us, writers use vehicles that are extreme. Here the vehicle used to teach us the lesson of hope is foreclosure. The losing of property, a home is a metaphor for losing the American dream. Of course, we have all herd of the phrase “Dream home,” and “Cute little ...
Views: 1623 - Fear & Failure - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jody WilliamsIn my coaching practice, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people. They all bring their own personalities, strengths, talents, weakness and fears into the relationship. Part of what I love about coaching is learning how I can best motivate each person to achieve their ...
Views: 1023 - Working Toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAlignment; having a plan and seeing it through to realization takes the arrangement of actions and the configuration of your schedule to enable it to happen. Every accomplishment that you achieve takes time; it requires your ability to make the choices that are in alignment with your ...
Views: 1187 - Developing Self-Devotion - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Albert GaroliSelf-devotion is the feeling of ardent love that drives commitment and dedication to a purpose related to self-betterment. Though some people may associate this with egotism and self-centeredness when expressed in an extreme form, self-devotion in the right dose can be a useful tool of ...
Views: 3236(12 votes) - Is Multi-tasking Overrated? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from joshua m estrinThe ability to take on more than on project at a time has long been hailed in both the professional and personal arenas as the mark of greatness and the “Holy Grail” of for any CEO on the rise. In fact, nearly 90% of all job descriptions speak in one form or another for the need to attend to ...
Views: 1858(3 votes) - Stop Putting Your Life on Hold - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from James LeGrandWe often have a long list of things we want to have in our lives before we think we’ll be ready for the main thing we want. As an example, many people say that they don’t want to be married until they earn “x” dollars. Others say that they want to own a home before having children. We may ...
Views: 3959(2 votes) - When You Fall off the Horse Don’t Lose Your Blackberry: Five Steps for Excelling in Tough Times - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt was a beautiful day in Costa Rica, the sun was shining and I was on the back of a beautiful horse named Diablo. I had been horseback riding numerous times before with no problems, so I wasn’t prepared for what would happen next. As Diablo and I hit full stride galloping across an open ...
Views: 1644 - Zac Sunderland - Around the World Alone & Only 17 Years Old - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachHe’s a globe trotting Sagittarius who sailed solo out of Southern California on June 14, 2008 at the age of sixteen, spent his 17th birthday at sea and returned to Southern California July 16, 2009. Zac Sunderland set a world record for the youngest person to sail alone around the world. What ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - Money - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottOkay, I’m going to do my best to tackle a very sensitive topic. That’s right, money! When I began my sales career, I earned substantially more than I had been accustomed to as a service technician. It was very exciting to be earning more money than I knew what to do with. Don’t dismay, I ...
Views: 1575 - The Law of Attraction: The Next Era - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoThe law of attraction. The greatest law in this universe (gravity is pretty good too). You can have anything you want. You can do anything you want. You can be happy all the time. Why the heck doesn’t it work for everyone? What’s the missing piece? It all boils down to the secret. This is ...
Views: 1116 - The Power of Good Choices - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Albert Garoli"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of CHOICE; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." (William Jennings Bryan) From the time we wake up and decide whether or not to take those extra minutes of sleep, our waking day is constantly spent making ...
Views: 1812(18 votes) - Make a Decision! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergHave you ever had a habit that you wanted to get rid of? Maybe biting your nails or smoking cigarettes or snacking? Or perhaps right now you have a positive habit that you want to create in your life – maybe you want to start exercising, or become a better listener, or start eating healthier ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - The Importance of Down Time in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDown time; the bottom line is you have to have it to function at full capacity. Slowing down and putting your feet up is one of the essential elements to living a well-balanced lifestyle. Allowing yourself time to be calm, time to unwind and time to reflect is a precious commodity and it ...
Views: 1480 - Hard Work & Sacrifice: Are These Really Necessary to Achieve Goals? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Gail BarkerAs someone who's got some pretty big goals that I'm working towards, I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately. My focus has been on some of the traditionally great thinkers in the area of law of attraction, success, positive thinking and goal achievement — you know, Napolean Hill, James Allen, ...
Views: 8008(5 votes) - Are You A Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraDo you think you are a leader? I do—I think we are all leaders in different ways. Some of us just don’t know it yet. Some have known it all our lives, and have taken on the “burden” of leadership naturally. What comes to mind for you when you think of a leader? A lot of people might think of ...
Views: 1348(13 votes) - Black Sash Excellence - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from David FellBlack Sash Excellence! Just saying the words out loud you will feel a sense of pride and confidence. Why is this?...you may ask. What is this? To be direct: Black Sash Excellence is putting forth your best effort in everything you do. Here are some examples: In Kung Fu you consciously ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Quantum Mind Management - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Aryana HudsonRemoving oneself from conflict, arguing and emotional blame or blight from a blamee is simple and one hundred percent vital to ending the aging process and reducing the chances of your eventual death from genetic deterioration. Upon an emotional reaction occurring in you stop and allow the ...
Views: 2107(2 votes) - Tiger Woods is the Greatest Golfer Ever. Be Like Tiger Woods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiTiger Woods won his 66th golf title in dramatic fashion by sinking a 15 foot putt to win his sixth victory at the Bay Hill Invitational last Sunday. It was the third time that Tiger had nailed a lengthy putt on the 18th hole to win at Bay Hill. Tiger knew it was going to be in the hole the ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - Top 10 Things Between You and A Great Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tracy PhaupIf you're not living the life you dream about (and if you're like most people - you're not - then identifying what's getting in your way could be the most valuable way you've ever spent your time. Here are the Top 10 Things that come Between You and a Great Life! 1. Playing it ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - The Workshop Is Over - Now What......? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Lynne JenrowA friend of mine is completing the seven day yoga intensive. He is staying in a hotel and all is simple and easy in that he is able to eat at the requisite time so that he can do his yoga on an empty stomach. On the last day of the series he learned that in order to receive the benefits of this ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - All You Have is Now - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonAll you have is now. That’s important to remember. All you really have is right now. Tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is a far-away dream. A dream because you cannot reach it, touch it or taste it. It only exists in your memory. And, until we find a way of traveling back to the past, ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - You Learn By Doing - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonHow do great speakers become great? How do Olympic athletes get so good at what they do? Practice, practice, practice of course. But there's one, often overlooked factor - they learn by doing. It's important to prepare for the big events in your life. Say, for example, you are asked to ...
Views: 1107 - You Don’t Have to Be Great to Be Great, But You Have to Believe You Are - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownOne of the key inhibitors to success is doubt, especially self-doubt. In order to achieve, especially at the highest level, you have to virtually ignore what people say about you. Not that you should ignore criticism-that which will help you improve-but if you've worked diligently at a goal, ...
Views: 1758 - How to Determine When You Meet Your Personal Goals at Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Todd HicksIs being successful at work something you are interested in? Do you like to set personal goals on the job and measure how you are meeting them? You will learn how to evaluate your personal goal performance. Do you take an interest in finding true friends at the workplace? Having plenty of ...
Views: 1769 - Free your human creative genius - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Blanca VergaraReason number one why the UNESCO considers a construction to be part of the world heritage is that it represents a masterpiece of human creative genius. Why are they just built in the past and not today? Why is disengagement rampant today? Why do we have a financial crisis? Because we don't pay ...
Views: 1293 - The Eternal Law of LIfe - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from shayne hammondThe Eternal Law Of Life. Cause and Effect or Seedtime and Harvest. There is an unseen eternal law governing this universe. "I call Heaven and Earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you LIFE and DEATH, Blessing and Cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE." Deut 30:19. This ...
Views: 1716 - The Teller of Life: Will Your Dream Happen? Two Determining Factors - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Mary MorrisseyA middle-aged man walked into a bank, he approached the teller and asked, “Will you cash this check?” The teller looked at the check and said, “Well sure, I can cash the check, just put your name on the back of it, hand it to me, and I will give you the money.” The man stumbled back and ...
Views: 1954(4 votes) - The Attainment of Elusive Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferThe first and most important step to attaining elusive dreams is to know and believe that they are indeed attainable. A shift in your mindset must take place in order to have and hold the things you want most, but feel are out of reach. The key to this shift in mindset is to remove self ...
Views: 2052(6 votes) - Which Should You Use: Business Plan, Proposal or Marketing Strategy? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Charlene RashkowIf you are a business owner who is ready to lift your ideas to the next level yet you’re not sure whether you need a business plan, proposal or marketing strategy, there is a way to determine which you need and which should come first. While some believe that a business plan is the most ...
Views: 1922(3 votes) - Become a Coach: How to Motivate Yourself or Others - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Mackenzie PearceTo get the most from your life, your day, your hour create some powerful questions that put you into a powerfully productive state. Once you understand how powerful this is, work with your clients to create questions that will help put them into their ideal emotional state. Questions such ...
Views: 1867(3 votes) - The Irresistible Power of Love - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from shayne hammondIf you are facing obstacles that are stopping you from living the life you desire, you need to LOVE THEM TO DEATH ! In the presence of love, obstacles melt away. Literally LOVE is the force that will destroy every obstacle standing in your way. This is because "Faith worketh by love".Gal ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Getting Support in Times of Change - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoAs a coach and a psychotherapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of people each year who are going through dramatic change of some kind or another, and are in need of support from their families, friends, colleagues and others. We often discuss what healthy support is, and how it feels when we ...
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