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- The Power of Positive Reading - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2004 by William G. Covington, Jr. PhD The reason reading is so vital is because it determines the focus of your mind. A passive person accepts whatever information is send by default. The environment determines such a mindset and usually that means negative input. This is an arena ...
Views: 7687 - Education Is An Investment in Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2005 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. An education is an investment that takes both time and money. It's an intangible commodity, but well worth the cost. At least that's the opinion of Benjamin Franklin who wrote, "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away ...
Views: 7251 - The Mysterious Power of Consistency - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2004 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2004 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. One of the "behind the scenes" principles tapped by successful people is their ability to persevere, to keep on being productive in spite of circumstances. Consistent achievement leads to desired consequences. It is the ability to apply oneself to ...
Views: 4549 - The Achiever's Bias for Action - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2005 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. A bias for action separates doers from mere dreamers. Action leaves something in its wake. People who leave legacies are action-oriented. They don't wait for ideal circumstances, they act regardless of what is happening around them. Action ...
Views: 4326(2 votes) - Ten Steps To Tapping the Creative Power of the Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2005 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2005 by William G. Covington, Jr. PhD Formal education emphasizes the left hemisphere of the brain, the part that processes information in a rational, logical way. However, in recent years, there has been increased interest in exploring the overlooked right hemisphere which houses the ...
Views: 2978 - Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2004 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2004 William G. Covington, Jr. PhD Structure is important in maintaining achievement over a period of time. Creative people sometimes seem to desire a lack of structure because the right hemisphere of the brain is stimulated when less structure is apparent, however on closer ...
Views: 2368 - What Creative People Do to Stimulate and Maintain Passion - by Submitted on May 11, 2005 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. Creative people operate within a "dialectical tension between involvement and detachment" write psychology professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Passion can only come where strong emotions are present. Emotions will not be activated when one is ...
Views: 2281 - You Cannot Not Influence - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from William G Jr CovingtonInfluence is ubiguitous and subtle. It is cyclical in that we are constantly being influenced as we influence others. In fact subtle influence is often more effective than overt attempts to change other people because it reaches people who don't have their defences up. Young people are ...
Views: 1782 - Clutter Can Be A Positive Influence - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from William G Jr CovingtonRather frequently we're encouraged to clean out clutter at home and work. However, I'd like to present an alternate viewpoint as I point out the positive aspects of accumulating various items. Collectibles contain messages for both the person owning them and visitors. They say a lot about a ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Looking at the Significance of Relationships in Career Advancement - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2004 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2004 William G. Covington, Jr. PhD God created us as social entities. We influence other people and they influence us throughout our lives. Being aware that this is the way we are can be an advantage if we use this information in a positive way. This article offers some insight on how ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Have a Purpose, Seize the Day, and Make a Difference - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2004 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2004 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. A sense of purpose gives one an advantage in seeking to see dreams fulfilled. Purpose enables an individual to ralize that a difference can be made that has desirable consequences. Purpose provides the impetus to continue when the challenges get ...
Views: 1302 - Turning Dreams Into Actions That Create Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from William G Jr CovingtonRandom acts can be compared with purposeful behaviors in that the latter is intentional, while the former is pointless. Dreams are fulfilled when activities not pertinent to their accomplishment are eliminated and replaced by focused efforts. William Jennings Bryan opined, "destiny is not a ...
Views: 1260 - Innovators Overcome Peer Pressure - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2011 Healthy relationships can become dysfunctional if they prohibit one from "marching to the beat of a different drum," the one uniquely designed for only one set of ears. Peer pressure is an intangible force leading to either positive or negative outcomes, depending on how it is ...
Views: 1227 - Imagination: The Key to Dream Fulfillment and Creative Expression - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2007 from William G Jr CovingtonImagination is the foundation upon which breakthroughs that improve life's quality are made. Just one thought, if pursued and realized can have substantial positive outcomes. Writing in the early 1900s, French psychologist Theodule Ribot noted that the inventive process comes from desire, which ...
Views: 1213 - What is Your Before/After Result? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from William G Jr CovingtonSince success only comes after exerting effort, achievers attain results to the extend that they are pushed beyond their comfort zones. Regardless of the arena, a "before and after" process occurs whereby one is transformed in the process of contending successfully. Take education as one arena. ...
Views: 1193 - Creatively Building A Support Network - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from William G Jr CovingtonFrequently people think of applying creativity to accomplishing a task. But building a support system of like-minded achievers can be approached from a creative perspective as well. Keep in mind connecting with other people not only helps you to get ahead in your career, it also can enhance your ...
Views: 1188 - Mentorship As An Investment Paying Dividend - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William G Jr CovingtonAs a professor, it is rewarding when a former student seeks my advice long after they have graduated. True respect is earned, not demanded. Leaders that rely on formal authoritative structures for compliance do not connect with the hearts of their subordinates. They may temporarily have the ...
Views: 1144 - Better Choices Result in an Enhanced Quality of Life - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from William G Jr CovingtonOne of the paradoxes of life is that in giving of yourself whether through your time, talent or other resources, you receive. It is in serving other people that the quality of your own life is enhanced. Service becomes a paradigm of the mind as it moves a person from a consumer to a producer ...
Views: 1138 - Thoughts as Things, Seeds, Destinies, and Definitions - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2005 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2005 by William G. Covington, Jr. PhD Thoughts might be intangible but they are real. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale wrote about the reality of these unseen forces and how managing them can have significant consequences. If you do not control your thoughts, you usually limit what goes on ...
Views: 1126 - Self-Mastery is Power in Action - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William G Jr CovingtonAn infant cannot even control his bodiy functions. Most adolescents can't control extreme swings in their emotions because of peer pressure. There's no power of control in either case. Sadly, adults who are insecure have never learned to control themselves either. They abrogate control to other ...
Views: 1093 - Tips for Psychologically Healthy Goal-Setting - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from William G Jr CovingtonStress occurs from setting unrealistic goals. Self-imposed pressure does nothing to enhance the quality of life. A goal might be met, but the price paid is not necessarily worth the effort. Setting goals in a healthy context can have positive ramifications in that both process and result are ...
Views: 928 - Discover Hidden Opportunities In Difficult People - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from William G Jr CovingtonConflict is inevitable in relationships whether socially or at work. Some are minor, others can lead to severe stress. It may not be possible to eliminate conflict, but learning how to deal with it appropriately can enhance the quality of life by reducing stress and improving relationships. With ...
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