During the events of last week, I, like you, have experienced many emotions -- horror, sadness, anger, gratitude and deep concern for the brave and generous men and women who are doing the difficult work that must be done.
To those who have lost family and loved ones, I express my deepest ... Views: 469
Getting to the root cause of a physical symptom can be a lot like pulling teeth. In my case, it involved literally pulling a tooth….
There was no apparent reason for the eruption of my left upper eye tooth in 1987. It had been crowned along with its neighboring teeth the year I first teamed ... Views: 1069
You've been thinking about writing a book. You know a book could generate money, enhance publicity, attract clients, propel your business or career to a higher level, perhaps land you on the speaking circuit.
But thinking is not doing. You need to put your fears and reasons for procrastination ... Views: 1103
Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Maps"? They are a visual picture of the dreams you have for your life and assist you to turn those dreams into reality! Here is my take on them:
1) Purchase a large piece of paper, such as "oak tag" or "poster board" in whatever color you'd ... Views: 516
Saturday, December 29, 2001 was my Birthday. I thought I would do something different this year. I want to give YOU, as a gift from me, the Top Ten Greatest Lessons I have learned so far in Life. I hope you enjoy them. Let me know what you think.
1. If your life is a mess, it is your ... Views: 643
The Internet has made job searching easier and more complex at the same time. Currently, there are nearly 50,000 websites devoted to job searches and careers. You can now send your resume to thousands of potential employers with the touch of a button. Good, bad or indifferent, it’s a new world. ... Views: 467
The Internet has made job searching easier and more complex at the same time. Currently, there are nearly 50,000 websites devoted to job searches and careers. You can now send your resume to thousands of potential employers with the touch of a button. Good, bad or indifferent, it’s a new world. ... Views: 705
1. Clouded Vision - Get a Grip Step back. It's time to look at the forest. What exactly are you trying to accomplish. Sometimes we get so caught up in the detail we forget where we're going.
2. The Task is Overwhelming - Break it Down The bigger the task, the more we need to define the natural ... Views: 1125
Living your life "in integrity" means that your words match your actions which match your beliefs. When you are living your life in harmony with your values, you naturally have more energy. Clarifying what really matters to you, knowing what you stand for, will set you free to live life to its ... Views: 809
1. Stop Weighing yourself
Too many people allow the numbers on the scale to dictate how their life is going to be or how they will feel for the rest of the day. Been there, done that - throw the scale out!
2. Stop talking about your weight
What you give attention to grows. So if you keep ... Views: 678
What would your life look like 1 year from today if you increased your personal effectiveness by just 5%? You can do 5% - everyone can. Here are some field-tested and approved tips for doing just that.
1. Know that you CAN change your life.
For each area of your life(family, career, health ... Views: 1669
Although network marketing is one of the simplest and quickest roads to personal and financial success, only 5 percent of those who make the journey reach their goals. What sets them apart? The same thing that will set you apart if you follow these key steps:
1) Know what you want.
What do ... Views: 1076
1. Unfinished Business: Free yourself from the past by identifying and cleaning up your unfinished business. Call an end to whatever you started - a project, a diet, a feud, a commitment - by dumping it, delegating it, or doing it.
2. Ignoring the Present: Today is a result of all the Today’s ... Views: 877
This list was developed by listening to singles talk about what they want in relationships, how they evaluate potential partners and why they reject them.
1. Don't be unavailable.
This one is the number one complaint with singles. Again and again, people say they are available when in ... Views: 796
Here you will find ten of the best methods I have used in my organisation for idea generation. They have worked for me very well. I now share them with you. I trust they will assist you in your endeavours as they have done with mine.
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DEFINE THE PROBLEM
To generate ideas to solve ... Views: 996
Goals are the plateaus we arrive at en route to our vision. Some of us have personal goals while others have business and career goals. We also have political and spiritual goals. For maximum momentum towards the realization of your goals, "try on" the following approaches for quantum leaps in ... Views: 913
Would you like to make your mark on the world? That's the theme of my new website (http://www.michaeldpollock.com). It's also the focus of my coaching practice from this point on.
I could give many reasons why you'd maybe want to make your mark on the world, but chances are you don't need a ... Views: 748
Are you aware of the single ** most powerful ** asset in your business? Is it money? Is it employees? Is it your credentials or intellectual knowledge? Is it your products or services?
No, actually, it is none of these. Your single most important business asset is your MIND ... more ... Views: 596
A great life doesn't happen by accident. A great life is the result of allocating your time, energy, thoughts, and hard work towards what you want your life to be. Stop setting yourself up for stress and failure, and start setting up your life to support success and ease. These 7 SECRETS can ... Views: 785
New Year's is traditionally a time for resolutions--when we vow to live our lives better than we have in the past. Unfortunately, we treat our resolutions as wishes made on stars. We declare them and then simply hope they'll come true. Well, it takes more than wishful thinking to change our ... Views: 673
Salesmanship is an art, a science, and a true profession. A "natural talent" for sales is not enough. People who achieve the highest level of professional success are willing to put in the time to acquire the skills needed to succeed.
The savvy sales professional reads books, attends ... Views: 1116
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker and consultant, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily results. Time management is not necessarily working “harder”, but rather, “smarter”.
And to accomplish significantly more in our days, we need not ... Views: 1017
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker and consultant, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily results. Time management is not necessarily working harder, but rather, smarter.
And to accomplish significantly more in our days, we need not increase ... Views: 922
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker and consultant, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily result. Here are the Top Five Time Management Mistakes we should all avoid.
1. Start your day without a plan of action. You will begin your day by ... Views: 1970
They are hard working. There is no such thing as easy money. Success takes hard work and people who are willing to do it.
They are honest. Those who are successful long-term are the honest ones. Dishonest people may get the first sale, but honest people will get all the rest!
They persevere. ... Views: 3712
How important is the name of your business? The very first impression of your business will be derived from its name. The name is the quintessential element in your identity and image. If your business' name is cumbersome, self-serving, too lengthy, or confusing, you cannot achieve recall in ... Views: 1067
OK. So you're ready to start your own business...be your own boss...or are you? Below is a
list of places offering free information that will assist you on your path to starting a
business. Consult phone books and web sites for local information. Remember to ask about
any mailing lists, classes ... Views: 686
1. Write a list of everything you want in all 8 areas of your life. Physical environment, Health, Friends/Family, Work/Business, Partner/Relationship, Fun/Recreation, Personal Development, Finances. When you can clearly see everything you want, your choice of focus is more balanced.
2. List ... Views: 732
1. ‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly…
If you’ve lost your sense of humor, find it immediately! Create a stress relief kit that contains such stress-busting devices as a back massager, herbal teas, bubble bath, island getaway brochures, or funny photos. Keep this kit with you at all times. Remind ... Views: 832
By the time you read this, it may all be over, or... they may still be counting votes. Regardless, it's not too soon to start learning from the recent 2000 Presidential election. After all, life lessons can be found everywhere, even in the hurly-burly world of national politics.
Here are a few ... Views: 771
Life is a series of transitions ?some huge, some small; some chosen by us, and others forced upon us. We experience transitions in all areas of our lives including career, family, beliefs, relationships, physical and emotional states, etc. The process of going through a life transition is ... Views: 711
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives." - William James
1. Be Clear About What You Want
What would your life look like if you had all that you wanted? Sometimes in the midst ... Views: 624
"Follow your heart." "Listen to your inner voice." "Trust your guidance." It all sounds so easy. But what do you do when your inner voice sounds like your inner critic, or worse, your inner child run amok!? How can you learn to depend on your intuition to help guide you to the right ... Views: 671
Have you touched anyone today? A few weeks ago, I started to think that I'd like to write an article entitled "Touching". At that time, I had no idea how to go about it, but the title kept parading in my mind. That same week, a friend of mind called me to let me know about a great event that had ... Views: 615
There are many ways you can "touch" somebody. How does your "touching" others affect you?
In my April 2001 article, entitled "Touching Part l," I referred to someone who was able to help her mother achieve a partial recovery from a very severe Alzheimer's condition. She did this mainly by ... Views: 836
Allow me to lead you through a meditation that will allow you to directly explore the silence within you. Whether you are beginning to listen into yourself consciously for the first time or you have been doing this stuff for years, you can know this silence directly and profoundly through a ... Views: 2099
We've all had the experience of pulling the right string and watching a knotty tangle unravel all at once.
When you're standing at a fork in the road -- or wondering where to turn off a traffic circle -- asking the right question can be equivalent to puling he right thread.
Let's say you're ... Views: 861
We hear a lot about the Supermom Syndrome but rarely about our Superdads.
We place higher expectations on fathers in today's society than ever before. Unlike previous generations, dads today are expected to take a proactive role in caring for the children physically as well as financially. ... Views: 773
Sure, we all dream about meeting the right person. . . the one that we are meant to be with forever. Dreaming about it is all fun and easy, but the real question is, where do you find this soul mate of yours? Fate? Well yes, if you believe in fate, then yes, it will have something to do with it, ... Views: 572
Do your relationships feel stale? Are you wondering where "intimacy" is hibernating? Are you experiencing the "blahs" when you should feel engaged, engrossed and connected? The sparkle may have fizzled or been stillborn. Now, your feelings of closeness may be hitchhiking towards the hills. ... Views: 1292
Has it been a while since you have made a real difference in your physique? Are you twelve weeks out and prepared to give up some of that muscle that you created all winter? Want to know the about the ultimate growth supplement?
Food and calories, there is it, the answer plain simple and ... Views: 604
Aligning your training to learning and matching your business goals is the ideal way to increase your business wealth. In 2004, 50 billion dollars were invested in training in the United States. It’s clear that smart companies invest in their people in an effective way to broaden an individual’s ... Views: 796
Powerful yogic trance states are often created by the long term practice of meditation. When the mind is temporarily anchored in trance, a yogi may become sensitive to subtle influences or may gain enhanced and subtle perceptions. In addition, yogic trance states can also produce effects at a ... Views: 1361
In 1980 John Pronchik, who graduated from Penn State in 1978, was a stressed out electronic engineer burdened with work pressure and health problems stemming from a back injury as a result of a motor cycle accident. "I felt I was losing my grip," he says, "and found myself drinking more in order ... Views: 1026
Writing poetry based in personal experience gives us a chance to focus on small, manageable pieces of past events and transform them into art. When we turn our painful memories into poetry, we remember our experiences, validate them and examine them from a new perspective. As we write, we ... Views: 1709
You've embarked on a major transition and your enthusiasm is growing. Just when you get a small fire going, someone comes along with a heavy wet blanket.
"You'll hate it."
"I turned down that job two years ago, but it's perfect for you."
"Nobody makes a living that way."
Strategies to ... Views: 775
Is FEAR keeping you stuck from moving forward with your business or your life?
Struggling with procrastination?
Feeling frustrated because you know what you should do and you just don't do it?
You can have a clear vision, develop a strong business and marketing plan, outline key actions to ... Views: 842
Have you ever noticed that the older you get, the fewer friends you have, the fewer new things you experience, and the fewer risks you take? The result? Less ecstasy! In actuality, it doesn't make sense. Instead of expanding as you grow, you shrink. When you can relate to this scenario, it is ... Views: 564
Have you ever noticed that the older you get, the fewer friends you have, the fewer new things you experience, and the fewer risks you take? The result? Less ecstasy! In actuality, it doesn't make sense. Instead of expanding as you grow, you shrink. When you can relate to this scenario, it is ... Views: 3814