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- Top 7 Tips to Be Great Public Speaker - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Kevin StirtzPublic speaking is one of the best ways to promote your business, your career or your organization. There is an endless number of groups looking for informative and entertaining speakers. You can be one of them! And when you wow an audience, they want more. It's a perfect way to build awareness, ...
Views: 1441 - 6 Essential Tips for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Graeme TeagueLower back pain affects over 80% of adults at some stage. It is the second most common reason for seeing your doctor, behind only to the common cold. Yet it is the most misunderstood condition affecting you today. Lower back pain can range in severity, cause and location. However lower back ...
Views: 1143 - Sales Professionalism - by The challenge with too many salespeople is that they decide at first to ‘try?selling for a while. They don’t commit 100% to it as a career because they are afraid of being wholly responsible for the level of income they achieve. I must tell you, though, that the highest paid professional ...
Views: 972 - Understanding Questions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Tom HopkinsChampion sales professionals know that the best mode of operation is to ask questions and to listen to the answers. Although nearly all children ask questions, somewhere along the road of life, we stop asking - or, we ask fewer questions. Some of us even get to the point in life where we feel ...
Views: 3619(1 vote) - Ten Characteristics of a Great Manager - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Tom HopkinsBeing a good manager is like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. The first time you try to fit the pieces together, it takes a while to get everything to fit smoothly. The second time you attempt to make the pieces fit, you are a little more familiar with the pattern. Each time after that, it ...
Views: 34552(47 votes) - Disciplines of Champions - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Tom HopkinsTo live a successful life, one of your major goals must be to honestly evaluate yourself and continually strive to become the person you would really like to be. If you want to be a champion in sales, the qualities and characteristics you must develop to do so, will also make you a champion in ...
Views: 3204 - What You See is What You Get - by H. Jackson Brown Jr. once wrote, “Your mind can only hold one thought at a time, make it a positive and constructive one.” As simple as these words may seem, they are in fact, very true. You see, if you are looking for a way to feel better at any given moment, all you have to do is change ...
Views: 699 - Sitting on Success - by Taking a close look at the different “success formulas? I found that each differs only slightly from the others. Each “formula?represents the method/steps these individuals used to reach they’re goals. It would be my guess, they probably didn’t even have a formula when they started on their ...
Views: 1091 - Never Too Late To Learn--BACK UP! - by It happened to me...
My computer crashed today.
First thought is, "This can't be happening to me"! In my effort to prove that reasoning correct, I reboot. First line of defense. Hmm. Still no response.
Oh no! What now? What will I do without my computer?
I call our computer techie. He ...
Views: 675 - Persevere And Fly! - by "The Wright Brothers created
the single greatest cultural force
since the invention of writing.
The airplane became the first
World Wide Web, bringing people,
languages, ideas, and values together."
~~~ Bill Gates, Microsoft
I had the ...
Views: 717 - Anybody Wanna Buy From "Ol' Shifty Eyes"? - by What makes you trust one person yet not another? I mean "really". Here's how I, a Newbie, see it.
What makes one person's "word" believable? Remember that saying, "A person's only as good as his word"? My Dad always said that when I was growing up, and my husband says it to our two sons.
I ...
Views: 886 - Discovering Your Personal Treasure Chest - by Have you ever wished for the Publishers Clearing House to come to your door one bright and early morning? Or perhaps you bought a lottery ticket, feeling the anticipation of being sent a substantial check every week for the rest of your life? Although you may not realize it, metaphorically the ...
Views: 933 - THE ENCHANTED SELF, A Positive Therapy - by I used the case study approach, based on interviews with 18 women who were not in my practice, notes on some of my own clients, and reflections on my own life to document the capacities each of us has to experience. I call this process The Enchanted Self, A State of Well Being, Joy, and ...
Views: 1314 - Want to rule your future? - by Where Do They Sell Creativity?
He left us in 1970, but his brilliance still leads us.
Abraham Maslow, professor and serious author, is famous for his Hierarchy of Needs, how we are motivated to act.
In his last book, “The farther reaches of Human Nature”, he instructs us: “The whole ...
Views: 1166 - CHEWING AND SPEEDLEARNING - by “GET THAT GUM INTO YOUR MOUTH!”
If you want to improve your memory and intellect – start chewing while you study. Put something in your mouth and masticate, be it Wrigley’s gum or a Macintosh apple, adults and kids learn faster and remember more than non-chewers.
We are talking about 3rd ...
Views: 2767(2 votes) - WHY ARE THE SMARTEST PEOPLE THE SLOWEST READERS? - by I am a learning freak, can't get enough of it. All day - numbers are my game, but tied for first place is information processing. Lifetime-learning is my lodestar, recreation and mind-expander. I used to keep silent about it, my clients (I'm a CPA and partner in a Miami firm),expected me to ...
Views: 6009 - Chakra's - A Beginner's Guide - by Chakras are the energy centers of the body. Our body is merely a physical vehicle for our soul (or our spiritual being) and our personality and the chakras reflect the energy balance (or imbalance) between our bodies and souls. Each of the seven chakras represent an aspect of our personality. ...
Views: 918 - Meditation - by Meditation is the practice is getting quiet, directing your conciousness and listening. Listening to your body, your spirit, your guides, God or the God force energy. Through meditation you can heal, deepen your concentration, develop your intuition and creativity, listen to your inner guidance, ...
Views: 967 - Ultra Sensitive Men and Abusive Relationships - by We all have difficulty dealing with conflict in a relationship. The ultra-sensitive man's reactions to an abusive relationship aren't different, but they can be more intense. Inside, the ultra-sensitive man is screaming, "Don't you know what you're doing is killing me? Just stop it! If you ...
Views: 4643(1 vote) - What is Love? - by A journey into the unknown
Everyone has an opinion on love, but few are brave enough to define it. This universal and apparently inconsistent emotion seems almost incapable of definition. The Biomatch.com description of love is: The affinity experienced between two people who are naturally ...
Views: 891 - Seeking Wisdom - by Is wisdom something that is magically acquired with the passing of years, a gift received for a fine education, or is it something with which we are naturally born and just lose along the way?
Wisdom is the knowledge that we don’t know everything, that happiness doesn’t come from amassing ...
Views: 1012 - EVEN THE BRAVEST NEEDS A SHOVE - by Life is one great adventure after another for those who will try something new. There are those who consider life a success if they can tip-toe from birth to death and no one notices them. There are others who not only accept challenges, but actively solicit them. Those in the last group are the ...
Views: 1228 - How To Juggle (and Build a Better You) - by Most people know how to ride a bicycle. It's a rite of passage in childhood. But most people do not know how to juggle.
Question: what's the difference between juggling and riding a bike?
Answer: juggling is easier.
Think about it. If you mess up riding a bike, down you go.
If you mess ...
Views: 767 - Understanding Life Themes - by Same old story¡¦.Same s#*t, different day¡¦.Why does this always happen to me? Sound familiar? Do you ever have recurring dreams or nightmares maybe? Recurring experiences? Keep meeting the same kind of people?
The aim of looking at Life Themes is to acknowledge recurring patterns of thoughts ...
Views: 1834 - 5 Tips For Making Your Self Talk 10 Times More Powerful. - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are a number of things to understand to make your self talk more powerful. Self talk is what you say to yourself to help you move forward and attract the things that you want to you quicker. Your speech is so important when it comes to the law of attraction, but how you use it to get what ...
Views: 1643 - Simple Ways To Calm A Fussy Baby - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Dr. Melanie BeingessnerAs new parents, it can be daunting to try to soothe a baby when they fuss and cry. Here are some ideas that might help you to calm your baby. 1. Dance together. Gentle music soothes babies rather than fast music with a lively beat. By swaying and humming to the music, you can entertain a ...
Views: 1376 - The Power of Focus In Your Home-Based Business - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Sue StebbinsThe recent media buzz about 'The Secret' has entrepreneurs asking, "How can I put the Law of Attraction principle to work for me in my business?" It's all about the power of focus. As home-based business owners, network marketers, or coaches, you are often reminded of the importance of goal ...
Views: 1654(4 votes) - Meditating Can Be Fun! - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Tom MooreSince I learned through my meditation that I'm supposed to encourage other people to meditate, I've heard a number of excuses why someone doesn't. They all lead to the same general conclusion--it's boring! Please understand that I didn't start meditating until July of 2005, so I had the same ...
Views: 1134 - Sex Addiction and the Intimacy Factor - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Joe ZychikThe sexually addicted person doesn't use sex just to escape reality. He also uses sex as a shallow, fantasy based substitute for genuine intimacy. It is what I call, "the flight from intimacy." The flight from intimacy is more difficult to deal with – and must be addressed first – because it ...
Views: 5028 - Empathy 101: How to Talk to Your Upset Friend - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Jennifer BrostThe trauma resulting from my near death, passing of my mother-in-law, mother, father, and unborn son was a real strain on our marriage. Michael and I had married just 6 months before the losses began, and I felt robbed of a normal honeymoon period. Making matters worse was our drastically ...
Views: 3544 - Top 10 Steps to Spectacular Success in Business<br> - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Veronika (Ronnie) NoizeEver wonder why some shoe-string start-up businesses succeed wildly, while some well-funded ventures tank big time? Contrary to what you might believe, spectacular success does not require a huge advertising budget, celebrity endorsements, or an MBA. Here are the ten simple steps that will ...
Views: 718 - Tips on Organizing Your Vehicle - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerI am sure that most of you are wondering what there is to organize inside of a vehicle; your trunk is clean, there is minimal space in the glove compartment and the inside of the vehicle is shining. Let me tell you about the little extra's that will make your vehicle 100% organized and give you ...
Views: 1541 - Make Life Easier to Enjoy Greater Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Susan FriedmannI can’t even tell you the number of times I’ve talked with skilled professionals who can’t figure out why their career has stalled. “I don’t understand,” they say. “I’m working so hard!” Perhaps the answer is that they’re working too hard. It’s a common problem for generalists: those ...
Views: 825 - Do You Suffer These Cold Sore Symptoms? - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Denny BodohCold sore symptoms are not exactly the same for every individual. You and your cold sore outbreak are unique in many ways, however, there is a common thread of symptoms among all of us. Being able to effectively cope with your cold sores depends greatly on your awareness of your personal cold ...
Views: 1870 - Psychosexual Stages of Personal Development - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Sam VakninThe Viennese neurologist, Sigmund Freud, was among the first to offer a model of psychological development in early childhood (within the framework of psychoanalysis). He closely linked the sex drive (libido) to the formation of personality and described five psychosexual stages, four of which ...
Views: 1320 - HEAVENLETTERS #2376 Like a Night Sky Filled with Stars - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Gloria WendroffHEAVEN is here to reach every soul on Earth to reawaken: * Our connection to God * * Our belief in ourselves * * Our awareness of our shared worthiness to God * * Peace on Earth * God is always bringing us closer to Him. HEAVENLETTERS #2376 Like a Night Sky Filled with Stars God said: You ...
Views: 897 - Obesity kills 300,000 yearly - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe figures are frightening. Obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths a year and many adult Americans are in danger of suffering from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, and cancer because of this. Additionally, obese individuals are 10 to 50 percent more likely to die from ...
Views: 868 - UNDENIABLE CHANGE - by Do you desire to have what others have?
Some people do not realize how well they are provided for now in the present, and how MUCH opportunity is right there in their midst.
Wanting what somebody else has is insignificant relative to striving toward your purpose for Being.
I was in casual ...
Views: 843 - Believe It BEFORE You See It - by Have you ever noticed that the first one to be creative and risk, climbs to the top of success and achieves the greatest impact on the rest, than those who *only* follow?
Your priorities in life, obviously, need to be put first ... first in how you schedule your time, energy, focus and ...
Views: 939 - Foundation, Freedom & Responsibilities - by Many people are far removed from the original Foundations they were born into. The cornerstones which success is built upon must be secure.
Freedoms come at a great cost. These freedoms once achieved can also be lost.
Set yourself Free from the captivity of debt, spiritual suffering, and ...
Views: 763 - Communally Effective - by Work real hard, then play real hard with joy. Your best times in life are when you are in community with others. It is important to continually build community. The more we get to understand other people, the more we can understand ourselves and grow to become more productive adults.
"To live ...
Views: 840 - Solid Rock - by Do you understand the truth about life and always do what is right ... or at least most of the time?
Knowing the truth will lead to faith and ultimately you will be blessed and the work of your hands will be a successful effort.
Conversely, the opposite will happen.
A Solid Rock is usually ...
Views: 1054 - A Human Machine? - by The Process which leads to making your dreams and goals real needs to be fun.
Otherwise, you will be labeled a social outcast by everyone who knows you ;-)
My passion is to create balance in my own life and once achieved, share with others how I did it.
If you set goals that are sincere ...
Views: 851 - THE FRESH PICTURE - by Can you recognize qualities about others, that they do not recognize in themselves? If you did, is it possible for you to use this gift to benefit all related parties?
Each of us possesses a unique gift (at least one), and most of the time, only WE know what it is. If YOU could read minds, you ...
Views: 735 - THE HIGH ROAD - by At Tioga Pass the road crosses the Sierra Nevada's crest at 9,945 feet, California's highest automobile pass. This is not the High Road I refer to.
The High Road is a choice. Robert Frost, an American Poet who lived between 1874 and 1963 wrote about this choice in his *The Road Not Taken*: ...
Views: 760 - An Empowering Alternative - by If there was one thing I could share with you to help you along in your success journey, it would be this ... As far as what you are doing now for your business growth; Are you doing THINGS right?, Or, Are you doing the RIGHT things?
What if what you are doing, you are doing it VERY WELL, ...
Views: 1103 - Imagine Success - by Unless maintained by some outside restraint, expenditures always surpass whatever income is available --Parkinson's Budgetary Expansion Principle
The result of this principle is a well proven Law: If you have a problem with your bills right now, there is no level of income at which you will ...
Views: 935 - The Receiving Cycle - by Do you remember how much others have helped you in your life?
Are you under an obligation to *payback* others for helping you ... maybe not necessarily to the same ones who helped you, but, perhaps to folks who are where you were when you received the help?
Many times, it is important to ...
Views: 895 - Winning is HEAVY! - by Why are people afraid to win?
The reason is that winning is heavy. You have to set a responsibility and set an example ... people try to knock you off.
It doesn't matter what happens, it's how you take it.
One of my very first self-development inspirations is from a 30 minute audio from ...
Views: 883 - Life's Never-Ending Cycle - by Are others in your life at a different level of awareness than you are? Does this impact how you should interact with each person individually?
Have you ever heard about the concept of *reading* a person? When you are physically with, or are just on the phone, or even in email dialogue ... it ...
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