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- Getting ready to get ready - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Stephanie FrankStuck is not a fun place to be. Yet for so many, stuck seems to be a state that is stubbornly present, even defeating in the lives of so many. You know, the web site tweak that just has to be done before you promote, the sales script that needs to have every word perfect before you make ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - Slow down to speed up - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Stephanie FrankJust finished watching the movie Peaceful Warrior. (If you haven’t seen it, go grab a copy at the DVD store. It’s one you’ll want to see more than once). In the movie, Dan, the main character, has a very busy life. He’s a young college student and athlete, bound for the Olympics, he trains ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Accidental Millionaire – the Next Chapter - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Stephanie FrankIt was a room filled with about 300 networking engineers. True geeks, that’s for sure. I was there in the room to deliver a training to these high-level engineers about a subject they all loved – TCP/IP. As the training went on, I discussed protocol, troubleshooting, hacking (oh excuse me, ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - What happens when you “What if?” - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankIt was 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, and I was walking out of the movie theater with a giant knot in the pit of my stomach. I had just seen the movie “2012?. After going in with much anticipation and knowing that I would need to keep a strong mind to be able to stay positive in the midst of ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - Who’s in charge? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Stephanie FrankOver the years, I’ve been doing a lot more life coaching (which I absolutely LOVE) helping people over panic, anxiety, worry, fear and self-confidence challenges, along with a host of other emotional and mental challenges that keep you stuck and feeling alone. I used to think that getting ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - “Something’s got to change….” - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankEvery year about this time, I start thinking about what my theme word will be for next year. Then, in December, I will take the last 2 weeks and reflect, review and clean up whatever I need to in order to keep thing rolling. This year has definitely been a year of high-impact change. ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Fear - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie FrankLet’s take a close look at the concept of fear. Not fun, you say? Fear isn’t your problem, you say? Are you sure? Or is that denial talking? Like many people, I had unconsciously run much of my life based on my fears. I was always finding excuses for my self-defeating behavior, unfortunate ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - What do you want? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“What do you want?” I call this the four words that move you forward. I find that most people have never really taken the time to sit down and ask themselves this question, and then not only see themselves with what it is they really want, but imagine their future with no limits. Can you do ...
Views: 1235(4 votes) - Living Your Purpose and Mission – A Three Step Plan - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie FrankAre you living your purpose? Do you know your mission? “What am I here for? What is my purpose, in this lifetime?” You may be asking yourself these questions. More and more people are these days. There have been hundreds of books written on this important and debatable subject. Suppose I ...
Views: 1363(3 votes) - 3 Tips to Getting More Done with Less Stress - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie Frankip #1 Feeling like you can’t get it all done? Schedule Focus Time every day. This is the time you are not to be disturbed. Turn off the phone, shut down email and determine your biggest need for action at this time. Then set your timer and get it done! Tip #2 Tired of losing phone ...
Views: 1326(4 votes) - 5 Ways to Unlock Your Potential - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThis is an interesting time to be alive. While it seems on the outside like chaos, I am seeing things in a different way. The way I see it, lots of people are getting more of what they really want by getting a big and unexpected push. You might be scratching your head right now and saying ...
Views: 1828(10 votes) - Stay on Target - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankToday’s mantra: stay on target. Some days, you just wake up apathetic or discouraged, for what could be no reason at all. Oh sure, there’s always some reason, but it’s probably not at all what you think. I mean, there are so many blessings to count, so much goodness around but sometimes ...
Views: 1172(2 votes) - Frustration, Confusion and Fear…oh my! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankJust got off the phone with a consulting client who has restructured the people in her business to be aligned with the appropriate job. (Honestly, if I only did one thing all day, it would be style and values testing because it makes people understand their relationships so well!) Not only ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - Million Dollar Thinking Habits - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhat is a million dollar thinker, anyway? Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind. As an example: suppose you were $10,000 in debt. The average person would ...
Views: 1846(9 votes) - Attack Strategies for Email Sanity - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThere’s only one thing I hate worse than mopping the floors… …and that’s dealing with the endless emails that come into my inbox. I’m not talking about the stupid once-in-a-lifetime-do-it-right-now-or-die kinds of emails, I’m talking about the legitimate things you need to deal with. ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankI sat among a pile of papers and cried. Everywhere I looked, I saw more work to do, and the longer I looked at it, the more overwhelmed I became. Finally, I burst into tears. “Why can’t I just figure out a system for all of this paper?” I said to myself. Here I was, an intelligent woman, and ...
Views: 2619(3 votes) - 10 Things I Learned On The Way to 10,000 Twitter Followers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhile some have said I’m some kind of Twitter expert, let me tell you a little secret: a few months ago I had zero plans (yes ZERO) to use social media. I found it to be confusing, overwhelming and frankly not much fun. While I may have figured a few things out, in no way do I see myself as a ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - One Theme Equals Momentum and Success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 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: 1233(1 vote) - 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: 1260(1 vote) - How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankQ: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - 3 Important Things You Can Learn From The Wild Animal Kingdom - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Stephanie FrankHave you ever stopped, I mean really stopped for a minute to listen, hear, smell and feel the sounds of the wild animals around you? They’re everywhere…in the city, in the suburbs, in the skies and underground. And they have something to say to you…can you hear them? If there is ...
Views: 1395 - Manifesting Made Easy - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Stephanie FrankManifesting has become a popular buzzword within the metaphysical community and with “The Secret” being so popular, it has made its way into more of the mainstream. What does it mean to you? Making your dream a reality? Yes, absolutely. But, how – that’s the question. Lots of people would like ...
Views: 2165(6 votes) - 10 Ways to Get More Done with Less Stress - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhen it comes to getting things done in your business, do you find yourself drowning in overwhelm? Do you feel frustrated or confused by trying to figure out where to start or what comes next? Is procrastination the default for handling your stress? It doesn't have to be that way. There ...
Views: 1255 - We Are the World…at What Price? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Stephanie FrankIt’s been 4 days since we said goodbye to the King of Pop - or as some would now call him, “The Greatest Artist that Ever Lived.” Some were shocked by the news, most saddened and some don’t care at all. Whatever your personal opinion of Michael Jackson, there is no denying the massive price ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - 7 Keys to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Stephanie FrankMuch has been written on what it takes to win the game of life. A lifetime of experience says it’s not as complicated as most people make it. Here’s my list. Take what you want. 1. You can’t succeed alone. Every story of success is a story of people working together, each contributing their ...
Views: 1722(5 votes) - A New Twist on Boosting Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Stephanie FrankShe sat on the floor amongst a pile of papers and cried. Everywhere she looked, something needed to be done. Bills were stacked, envelopes strewn about, unopened cards and grocery receipts cluttered the room. All she needed was a good filing system – how hard could that be? Every day, ...
Views: 1288 - 5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThese are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized - truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with dramatic ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Create Solid, Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Stephanie FrankYou know where you want to go, but how do you get there? You may find that making some decisions is easier than others. What do you do first? How long will it take? Will you need help getting there? How do you decide what’s right for you? It helps if you understand what makes you tick; your ...
Views: 1017 - Are Bad Employees Ruining Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Stephanie Frank4 Simple Steps To Identify and Clear Bad Employee Behavior It’s a brand new day. You wake up after a great night’s sleep and get ready for work. You have objectives to meet, deadlines approaching and meetings scheduled which will make for a very full day. After a quick breakfast and a cup of ...
Views: 1009 - Solving the Million Dollar Mystery: 4 Steps To Create A Turn-Key Business - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Stephanie FrankYou're a smart, hardworking entrepreneur, and you're moving fast. You are highly educated in your field and your business is growing and getting busier each day. But somehow, you find yourself stuck. You're doing more tasks that take you away from your core business, you are working more and ...
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