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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)- It's Time To Change Your Focus - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever noticed just how easy it can be to find yourself focusing on what you haven't yet accomplished? Do you know what I mean? You're lying in bed at night thinking about your to-do list and saying to yourself, "OH, I didn't get this done, and I didn't get that done ...
Views: 1283(3 votes) - Learning the Art of Facilitating Change through People - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Andrew HortonLeadership, like most business skills, is completely learn-able. The secret to become a great leader is to be patient and to allow yourself the time you need to gradually grow into the type of leader you need or want to be. All leaders who commit to grow daily, both personally and as a leader ...
Views: 1424(3 votes) - Looking For Success - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.With the drop in the job market people are looking for other ways to be successful. Sometimes people look at what others are doing in their profession and consider changing their own, they might look at a different trade, or they might go to school to further their education. People look at ...
Views: 1888(3 votes) - Maintaining a Professional Image While Working at Home - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Ali BrownOne of the benefits of a home office is never having to wear a scratchy wool suit or pantyhose (unless you want to). The danger is that it’s easy to let that professional image slide if you spend the workday sitting on your couch wearing yoga pants and channel surfing in between conference ...
Views: 1819(6 votes) - Overcoming 5 Common Barriers to Achieving Success - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAchieving success is a very fulfilling moment for anybody willing to endure the effort and sacrifice it took to accomplish goals they had set for themselves. The sad fact is however that many fail to ever meet their goals and objectives leaving them feeling empty and discontent. Whether it is ...
Views: 1347(3 votes) - The Fear Factor - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Belinda SmithWhat is holding you back? Is fear stopping you from being a winner? Discover what the winners do and why they succeed when others fail. What is the basis of the fear that holds people back from being all that they can be in life, from reaching their full potential? Over the last 10 years ...
Views: 1058(3 votes) - The Most Effective Piece of Self Improvement Advice and How to Apply it for Instant Results - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jim HudsonWant to know the most effective self improvement advice that lies at the heart of all success? Here it is, and it's the biggie. I'm going to give you the real secret to personal growth right up front. No mumbo jumbo, no products to buy, just the facts ma'am. Focus on what you want. Keep ...
Views: 1046(3 votes) - Why You Must Have a Vision Board to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Barbara PellegrinoThe Law of Attraction and The Art of Being - Have you ever written your “to be “ list instead of your “to do” list. What and who do you want to be? I learnt about the Law Attraction in 1985 and very thank fully soon after, I was given the opportunity to start teaching the concepts. In 1991 I ...
Views: 2874(3 votes) - Your Success as a Leader, Depends on your Circle of Influencers - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonGreat success is seldom if ever achieved in isolation. Irrespective of how much natural talent or ability someone possesses, they still need the support of other people. This is even truer in the case of any leader who wants to successfully lead any team to greatness. The level of success, which ...
Views: 2784(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Beat Burnout - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Ali BrownJuggling a million projects at once, burning the midnight oil, and traveling nonstop may sound like roads to success. But they’re also a recipe for burnout. Once you reach that point, it can be difficult to pull yourself out of a funk. Your health and productivity will suffer, and you’ll find it ...
Views: 1244(5 votes) - Where Are You In Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sharon MikrutAs a social work and psychology student, Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs was a theory in which we focused a great deal of time. According to Maslow, there are five levels of needs, ranging from physiological to self-actualization. It is difficult to move from one level to the next without ...
Views: 2412(5 votes) - What It Means to Be a Leader - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryLeadership is defined as “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” How boring is that? Although a definition, it does not take into consideration the human impact of leadership and the consequences of that leadership. If the outcome is destructive in nature, is that effective ...
Views: 1754(7 votes) - DREAM IT BELIEVE IT & ACHIEVE IT! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bobby LittThis article is all about YOU and YOUR MINDSET. Do YOU have what is takes to pursue an unconventional and sometimes lonely career in the fastest growing industry on the planet - INTERNET MARKETING? Let's get one thing straight here, right now! YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A TENACIOUS AND ZEALOUS ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - Emotional Exercise 3 - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Anita JeffersonStrength can only be developed by practice and effort. Emotional Exercise strengthens the mental power vital to success. By now you have completed Emotional Exercise 1 and Emotional Exercise 2. Congratulations-you have undertaken two mental power components that strengthen your ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - How to become successful? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to become successful? Do you have a goal that you tried to achieve, but ran into obstacles in the process? Have you tried to go after your goals, but didn’t succeed? How many times have you tried to achieve your goal? One time? Five times? Twenty times? We all want success, prosperity, ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Leaders Are Single-minded - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Vernon MyersWhat does it mean to be single-minded? How does single-mindedness look? Single-mindedness is the relentless pursuit of a goal, objective or end state. To become single-minded, the leader must make a decision to focus on only one thing, to the exclusion of everything else – one idea, one ...
Views: 2144(2 votes) - Leaders Think! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Vernon MyersThe most important skill a leader possesses is the ability to think. Remember, when you were a student in school, your teacher always told you to put your “thinking cap” on? It’s still true; leaders must always have their thinking caps on to operate at their highest level. Henry Ford, founder ...
Views: 1715(2 votes) - 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: 1914(4 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: 1337(2 votes) - What Type of Person naturally Gravitates towards you? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Andrew HortonAny great leader knows that the success of their organisation or department depends on the calibre of people who fill their teams and on how well they are able to inspire and influence them. I am sure that you have a picture in your mind of the perfect people, who you would want to fill your ...
Views: 2532(4 votes) - Your Success Development – Does The Law Of Attraction Work? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellAccording to the law of attraction you will get what you think about. If you think in a negative way, bad things will happen; if you think positively good things will happen. It can be taken even further by attributing all the good or bad things that happen to us to the way we think. Wikipedia ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - 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: 4446(3 votes) - If I am thinking of selling my business, where do I start? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Andrew RogersonIf you are thinking of selling your business, one of your first questions to answer is more than likely; where do I start? One of your first starting points is to be clear exactly what is being sold. This may seem obvious but many Sellers think they will deal with it when they get an ...
Views: 1172(9 votes) - Personal Goal Setting and Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Aboubakar PefouraPersonal goal setting comes in two varieties. You have your short-term and your long-term goals. When you are ready to start achieving them, here’s what you should do. Sit down and make a list. Be specific. “I want to lose weight” is not specific. “I want to lose three pounds this month” ...
Views: 2394(3 votes) - Self-Employment and the Keys to Staying Power - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Michele FitzgeraldA few weeks ago I was enjoying dinner with my brother, Tom, and we got into a discussion about self-employment. We have both been self-employed for many years and have successfully weathered a variety of economic storms and personal life crises that would surely cause most budding ...
Views: 1559(3 votes) - The Full Package - Make Yourself an Irresistable Candidate - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Tiffany CrosbySuccess is hard work; it does not come easy and seldom does it come quickly. I think we can all agree with that statement. But there’s another aspect of success that is a bit more controversial and that’s the idea that success is fluid. What made you successful yesterday may not make you ...
Views: 1012(3 votes) - Your Teams Must Know, Like, Trust and connect with you as a leader - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Andrew HortonAs every good sales person knows people buy from someone who they know like and trust and that any decision relating to what they want to buy, is directed by logic, but ultimately the final decision is driven by their emotions. Our emotions are really powerful motivators and as such any great ...
Views: 1623(3 votes) - *** Goal Setting vs. Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Ty BennettTo achieve what you desire it is not enough to set goals. Most people do nothing more than make a wish with their desires. They think of something that they want, never right it down or make a plan on how to achieve it, and it becomes a fleeting thought. The problem with a wish is that is has no ...
Views: 2462(4 votes) - Building Up Your Endurance - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lisa MininniIn high school, I ran on the track team. While I was often placed in the sprinting events, my true passion was long distance. My coach never put me in long distance because I was built with a sprinters body not a long distance one. But I knew that to finish any race involved mental stamina ...
Views: 1209(4 votes) - How To Apply Law of Attraction Principles To Achieve Ultimate Entrepreneur Success - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Kathy BakerLaw of Attraction principles apply perfectly in Business and provide a strong foundation for Entrepreneur Success in your own Business. Let's explore some of these key principles: 1. Right and Clear Intention. Always operate from a place of truth and clarity about your intentions and what it ...
Views: 3366(4 votes) - Three Important Leadership Qualities that Boost Morale - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Greg BakerIn this article, we will explore three essential leadership qualities that boost morale among followers. Every leader must learn what being a leader means. These qualities are important to every leader. They are important to any follower. They are a must. BE APPROACHABLE Those leaders who ...
Views: 2788(5 votes) - You’d have to be crazy to start a new business right now! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from PJ McClureHe sat quietly for a moment, perhaps realizing the gravity of our conversation. Unwilling to accept defeat he finally said, “Well, when you get this thing out of your system, give us a call. We’d love to have you back.” My former boss could be called many things… excited about my new venture ...
Views: 1497(9 votes) - 5 Mistakes That Can Sink a Good Boss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiIf you own a company or manage a department, part of the reason you’ve come this far is because you’re good at what you do. But inspiring the people who work for you to give their best efforts is another skill altogether. It’s hard to complete tasks well and on time if your staff isn’t on the ...
Views: 1960(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Why You Are Struggling To Make That Decision - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesWow, could you just make a decision already? Please! How many times have you heard that from yourself or others? You wonder why what seems like such a simple decision for others is so difficult for you. Or perhaps you are usually extremely decisive and yet find yourself waffling between ...
Views: 6051(1 vote) - 6 Quick Tips to Live Your Life “On Purpose” - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Kris CavanaughWhen it comes to living your life, there’s more than enough advice to be given (whether you want it or not). It seems everywhere we look there’s someone telling you what to do, or how not to do something. At this point you may head over to the self-help section of the bookstore or library or ...
Views: 1223(3 votes) - Anyone Can Steer the Ship, Great Leaders can Effectively Plot the Best Course - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Andrew HortonEvery great leader knows that they must invest time to learn as much as possible, from both their mistakes, challenges and successes. This knowledge will serve them in the present and assist them to plot the best possible course for the future. When plotting any course, all great leaders need to ...
Views: 2916(1 vote) - Anyone Can Steer the Ship, Great Leaders can Effectively Plot the Best Course - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Andrew HortonEvery great leader knows that they must invest time to learn as much as possible, from both their mistakes, challenges and successes. This knowledge will serve them in the present and assist them to plot the best possible course for the future. When plotting any course, all great leaders need to ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - Are Leaders Born or Can you Grow into a Great Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Andrew HortonYes it is true that some people are born with natural leadership skills, which initially makes them better leaders. The truth though, is that all leadership skills are learnable and with consistency, determination and a lifelong commitment to on-going growth, anyone can increase their leadership ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - Are You An Action Addict? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Anita JeffersonIt was tempting to write another title headline: Are You an Addict? I decided against it for it is not my intention to highlight the word addict; instead my intention is to inspire action. So, to be clear the word ACtIOn is the operative meaning. What does it mean to be an action ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Are you Willing to Give up To Go Up? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Andrew HortonWe are instinctively programmed to seek pleasure and to avoid pain at all costs. This worked really well and served us when we lived in primitive societies, where our survival depended on us not taking unnecessary risks, by doing anything out of the ordinary, which could push us outside of the ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Are Your Choices are Holding Your Dreams Hostage - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Sotero GarciaFour years ago, Jack started with an idea for an innovative business program. He created the materials and started marketing it, but things started slow. Then he endured a monetary setback which pulled him back to his day job. While away from entrepreneurship, other people started pushing ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - Asking Quality Questions - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Ty Bennettwe strive to build our influence and rapport with people, we all need to know more of what other people are feeling and thinking, wanting and planning. To do this, we need to use questions that “open” people up instead of “closing” them off. Our usual "yes/no" questions actually tend to shut ...
Views: 4155(7 votes) - Be A Mentor And Share Your Wisdom - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerI’d like to say that when I was younger I knew exactly what I was doing with my life and where I was going – but the truth is that in the early years I really just sort of ‘wandered about’ without any clear direction or defined goals. And I do believe that some of the paths I did have in mind ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Become a success story in 20 minutes or less - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister“Your ability to work single-mindedly on your most important task will contribute as much to your success as any other discipline you can develop.” ~Brian Tracy It was the spring of 1950. Author Ray Bradbury was living in a modest home in Venice, Calif., with his wife and children. He wanted ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - 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: 1472(1 vote) - Building e-Commerce Websites to Sell - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesDesign and Payment Gateways in an e-Commerce Website Many have a lack of understanding when it comes to setting up an e-Commerce website. For some, the hope and allure of setting up a successful e-Commerce site masks the tasks necessary to actually create the framework for the site to work ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Building Your “Vibrations Per Second” For Greater Success Power - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettleBuilding Your “Vibrations Per Second” For Greater Success Power (Book Excerpt From - Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series - Course #24 Copyright © 2010 By – Rick Gettle/The Master Mind Alliance - All rights reserved. Stepping Up To A Higher Rate of ...
Views: 2481(2 votes) - Collaborative Leadership: A Critical Distinction - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Lynda KlauAn important distinction needs to be made in the increasingly powerful field called Collaborative Leadership. There is a critical difference between a collaboration that results from two or more people who aren't sufficiently separate as individuals and a collaboration between individuals who ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Competition: It's Healthy and Good for the Soul - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniToday's topic? Competition. I can't tell you how many phone calls we get about this topic. It's number one on everyone's list... who is the competition? How do I beat them? They're going to take all the clients!!! NOT TRUE. Plenty of business out there for everyone folks. Let's take a ...
Views: 2530(6 votes) - 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, ...
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