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- Living My Life as a Rhino - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Jody MaleyYup, that was not a typo or misspelling. Some of you are probably thinking, why does a beautiful woman, entrepeneur and mom of six think of herself as a Rhino? This is an analogy I heard a few yrs back and it Opened my Eyes and made me more Self-Aware, I hope it affects YOU the same ...
Views: 2247(4 votes) - Negative Thinking Cannot Live Where Positive Thoughts Resides - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you a worrier, so much so that you actually have created exactly what you’ve been worrying about? Do you start a project and think to yourself “I’m never going to get this done” and you don’t? Are there times you dread doing something because you think you will fail only to actually do it ...
Views: 1733(4 votes) - Resurrect Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from William CottringerResurrect Your Dreams By Bill Cottringer “Deep down, nobody is ever quite satisfied with the amount of their childhood dreams they have actually realized and we are all disappointed with the amount that slipped away.” ~The author. I consider myself having lived about half my early ...
Views: 2011(4 votes) - Stop Assuming and Start Trusting! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianAssumptions are made too often and ordinarily will not get anyone too far while trying to get to the bottom of most issues that arise. For some, assuming answers, rather than allowing facts to be discovered, can come naturally to an individual. This person may have used this method for so ...
Views: 9874(4 votes) - The Attitude of "Good Enough" - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin BurnsIf you've been watching TV recently, you will have seen the new commercials for GM. GM is now touting their quality - something the average consumer is certainly not used to seeing GM do. It first surprised me a little that GM decided it was time to start marketing quality over price. This is ...
Views: 3155(4 votes) - Top Ten Happiness Robbers - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from William CottringerTop Ten Happiness Robbers By Bill Cottringer “You can never make another person happy, only unhappy. ~The author. Are you happy enough with your happiness bank account balance? Knowing that a happiness bank account balance can never be high enough, here are a few bank robbers you ...
Views: 1953(4 votes) - Try - How That One Simple Word Can Disempower You - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshI am sure you have heard someone say: Well, I tried. To TRY is a cop-out. It's an escape hatch. Try is one word that I would like you to remove from your vocabulary, unless you are talking about a legal trial. When we promise to do something by saying that we'll try, we're setting ...
Views: 3720(4 votes) - Want to Live an Authentic Life? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Pat Mussieux"DO you want to live an authentic life?" What would it take? What changes do you need to make? It all begins with the way we think. "If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting." You've got to change something for something to change. If you sincerely feel that ...
Views: 1441(8 votes) - What’s Your Sauce? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Will MarreYesterday I went to a funeral. Mary was the 94 year-old grandmother-in-law of one of my best friends, Michael. Mary is a fearless soul that left a big impression by simply being herself. Her life was the great American Dream. Italian immigrant. Little education. Came to San Diego from ...
Views: 979(4 votes) - Four Ways to Stop Your Family and Friend Drama - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Marlene ChismComplaining and negativity is difficult enough in the workplace, but what do you do when a relative or friend, (Sally, Sam, or Sue) occupies your time with venting, complaining and negativity? It’s difficult to see someone you care about go through hard times but it seems that this is more of a ...
Views: 1730(5 votes) - ***Success: The First Step; How George Got Out of the Ghetto - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSuccess: The First Step, How George got out of the Ghetto Here is this book that was old in l959. George Washington Carver (the renowned head professor of the Agriculture Department at Tuskegee University; researcher into, and promoter of, alternative crops to cotton in the Reconstruction ...
Views: 2800(10 votes) - 5 Steps to Flexible Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Kimberley CohenSome people are more flexible in their thinking and the way they do things. They seem to flow through changes quite easily and effortlessly whereas for others it can be extremely challenging. If you have ever taken a Yoga class or know a bit about it, you realize that you wouldn’t start at ...
Views: 9599(5 votes) - No Conflict? No Good! Find Out How Conflict Prepares You For Breakthroughs - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Diana MorrisWe’ve all got preconceived ideas about what relationships “should be” like or how teams “ought to” work. These expectations can cause us a lot of grief as relationship after relationship seems to fall short. But as we’ve seen, conflicts at work are a given. There are no perfect teams, ...
Views: 2325(5 votes) - The Pat on the Back - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is nothing better than having someone verbally "pat you on the back." It doesn’t matter what the pat on the back is for…you just know that it makes you feel good, lifts you up and boosts your spirit. It would be great if we all had someone give us a verbal ‘pat on the back’ every day, ...
Views: 2058(5 votes) - How Your Attitude Can Limit Your Success - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from TJ PhilpottYour attitude has a significant affect upon the outcome of any of your actions. In fact having a bad attitude is almost a guarantee to make just about any aspect of your life more difficult than it may already be. In life attitude is everything since it will not only dictate the mood you are in ...
Views: 1092(6 votes) - More Tidbits Of Great Advice To Make Your Life Better! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Father TimeWhen you truly want to improve your life, there are a variety of things that you can do...all little steps in the same direction. People are where they want to be in life, because if they really, really, really did not want to be there, where they are, then they wouldn't be there. If your ...
Views: 3575(6 votes) - Your Own Personal Bill of Rights - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsWhat do you think you are worth? Do you think you deserve to be treated fairly? Do you believe that other people deserve to be treated better than you do? Actually…………….We all possess the same basic rights! Many people seem to have forgotten or may have never been told that these basic ...
Views: 13790(6 votes) - 6 Easy Steps to Building Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyThere is an epidemic of self confidence deficiency. This is caused by change. Apparently more change has taken place in the last 40 years than in the whole history of mankind and every one of us is tasked with doing things differently. It is said that if we never experience a lack of confidence ...
Views: 2429(13 votes) - Always a student, sometimes a teacher - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Brian KingIt is hard to imagine that a generation of peace and love could become the next war mongers. It is far to obvious the wars we fight today are not to protect any thing other than profit. You who riddled the world with land mines, profit from the resources of others, restrict advancement, let ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Discover How You Can Make The Future Brighter - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Kimberley CohenYou can make the future brighter beginning today. You can be the sun shining through on a cloudy day or the rainbow after a storm. You already have what it takes to do so. Do you know what that is? There are no two greater or endearing qualities than love and kindness. You are an ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - "A Fine Time for Healing: A Sanctuary for Your Emotional Wellbeing" Hosted by Randi Fine on Blog Talk Radio - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Randi Fine"A Fine Time for Healing" is a Blog Talk Radio podcasted half hour sanctuary for your emotional wellbeing. Show host and author of Fine...ly, Randi G. Fine, discusses life-skill topics that heal and enhance our life experience. Tune in for informative, inspiring, uplifting, and empowering tips ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Are you Living with If or When? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Here we are again meeting on a beautiful morning sharing our thoughts to loving the life we have, while dreaming of more. Is that the tape that is running in your head? Or is it a more defeating one? I have been using these very questions with many aspects of my life. Let’s look at these ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - Five Steps to Vibrant Health and a Better Quality of Life - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Donald GerardThey say that knowledge is power, so here is some knowledge about food, dieting, and health to empower you for life. Although this information is good for everyone, I’m particularly directing it to all you Baby Boomers, people who are roughly ages 45 – 65. If you are a Baby Boomer, you are ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Is Sexism Sin? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from June Werdlow RogersAs an author of a book about the double standards that women face, my attention recently turned to the descriptions and reactions of Arizona Governor Janet Brewer’s long silence during a debate. Describing it as the “longest 16 seconds of my life”, Brewer seems to recognize the “freeze” as ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Spiritual, Inspiration, Empowerment, Success, Success Principles, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mindpower, books, self help ...
Views: 1084(2 votes) - "NO!" is a Complete Sentence - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Elizabeth ManuelDuring my years of coaching, I find that most women are afraid to say NO! This stems from a deep belief of not “enoughness”. I’m not good enough, I’m not worthy enough, I don’t do enough, I’m not important enough, I’m not… you get the idea. All of this leads to increased stress, over ...
Views: 2888(1 vote) - #1 In Sales Means Nothing - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe sign in the front window of my local UPS Store reads. "#2 Store in Canada." I laugh every time I see it. It's too rare that you see a sign reading "#2" in anything. I get it though. Wayne and the staff at my UPS Store do a great job and give great service. They're always busy. Apparently ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #5 See Opportunities not Obstacles - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." ~Harry Truman. Before opening the Redwood Sisterhood, I was in a job that I didn't enjoy. I was not challenged and wasn't really using my gifts and talents to my ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - ***Masters of Fate - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAlthough the 'Ides of March' have passed, it's never too late to find meaning in it. For those who may need a refresher, March 15th is the Ides of March – the day Julius Caesar was warned about by a soothsayer. It would be the day he was killed. I will freely admit that being forced to read ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Battle Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Charrise McCroreyDo you ever find that your mind is so cluttered that you just can’t think straight? Many of us have nearly overwhelming schedules, causing us to constantly live in chaos. When this comes up in with my clients, I welcome the opportunity to help people through the issue. Here are some tips to ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - 12 Daily Affirmations For Christian Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie Swedberg1. I am uniquely created by God for a specific purpose. God created only one model with my exact DNA. He specifically selected my parents, siblings, race, nationality, mental capacity, physical features and time in history. Like any responsible artist, architect, designer or inventor, God ...
Views: 5392(4 votes) - 2 Options : Sit on the couch or make mistakes - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2011 from Philippe MoisanYep ! I'm serious. If you sit on the couch, you won't make mistakes. Well, sitting on the couch doing nothing is a mistake, but I won't get into that. No matter how careful you are, how much thinking you have done, how much time you put into searching for facts, you will make mistakes. ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - 3 Positive Strategies to Finish Your Day Strong - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Joey FaucetteMost business professionals today that we coach are overwhelmed. They get to the end of the day with an ever expanding to-do list and fall exhausted into the evening commute. They return the next morning after reversing the commute and fall exhausted into their desk chair, thinking, “Here we go ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - 3 Steps to Expand YOU - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Max RyanTo have a different experience of the life you have you must have a different experience of who you are... Think about this for just a minute: how many people including yourself, do you know in your life that is in a place where they are not happy? They're not happy with their relationships. ...
Views: 1025(2 votes) - 3 Tips for Inner Peace – How To Survive A Mercury Retrograde - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mette MullerYou slam your fist in the table and if you knew that it wouldn’t have severe repercussions you would definitely be beating up your computer by now! That severe anger that technology and other forms of glitches and set-backs can cause within us can be incredibly debilitating if not down-right ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - 4 Important Steps to Get a New Real Life - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownEach of us has an image of who we are, and that image will be the greatest determining factor in our success or failure in every area of our lives. Unfortunately, that image is primarily built by our failures, weaknesses, and disappointments. Why? Because your brain actually gives higher ...
Views: 1112(2 votes) - 5 Business Assets Only You Can Provide Online - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSome of the most valuable business assets you have that contribute HEAVILY to your success online are actually personal attributes! Don't get me wrong and think that traffic or great products aren't of value to your business success since obviously they are a huge factor! On the other hand ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - 5 Hacks for Instant Charisma - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyCharisma is usually seen as something that's innate. After all, most people would think that you just can't fake charisma. In reality, there are some very real tips that can help you to fake it until you make it. Below are five hacks that will give you instant charisma in any situation. ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - 5 Instant Ways To Build Your Confidence! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Matthew Watkinson1) The Sum of 5 It has been said that you are the sum of five people you spend most of your time with. In other words, your friends, family or relatives that you spend most of your time with defines your character. A positive group of friends will encourage and influence you. So choose your ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - 5 Most Ignored Secret on The Power of Your Mind: How To Take Control of It To Become Successful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Andres LaraPopulate your mind with the awareness of joy, abundance, tranquility, and good will and this consciousness will pollinate every occurrence in your life. When your consciousness and occurrences meet...an offspring is produced. It is up to you, as the pollinator to every experience, to infuse ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - 5 Things We Can Learn from the Olympics to Have a Fuller Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrThe Olympics are over. The last giant, inflatable beaver has left the building. Plushenko and his "platinum" medal are back in Russia. And Canada goes back to work, moose antler hat put away for another time. This Olympics, for me and many others, will go down as the BEST Olympics, and for many ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Flex Your Gratitude Muscle - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Renita KalhornHere in the US, as we celebrate the holiday season, there’s been a lot of thanks and appreciation in the air. But going beyond the seasonal tradition, developing the habit of gratitude has become a common buzzword in mainstream media, touted as the key to less stress, better health and ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Overcome a Negative Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCarrying around a negative attitude is like carrying around a gorilla on your back. Not only are you less attractive to others but your attitude also makes everything you do much more difficult. It feels like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders (actually it is just a ...
Views: 2594(1 vote) - 5 Ways to show respect - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dia Thabet5 Ways to show respect What is respect? Do you respect yourself and others? Do you respect other people’s opinions and beliefs? Respect is an attitude that helps you succeed in your life and build harmonious relationships. Learn to respect yourself, peers, friends, family, colleagues, the ...
Views: 6083(1 vote) - 5 Ways Your Mental Attitude Affects Your Success - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from TJ PhilpottThe mental attitude or the mindset you have can affect the outcome of just about everything you do. With even more certainty it can be said that the amount of effort you put into anything is in proportion to the mindset you bring to the task. As they say attitude is everything and it can either ...
Views: 1384(4 votes) - 6 Points of Perspective in Situations - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Patrick IrvineA request was made that I incorporate some management and leadership tips into the tone of it, so here it is. We each interact with the world in different ways; we create our situations just as much as they create us. This “circle of life” can be summed up with the following six ...
Views: 6150(2 votes) - 63 Ways to Raise Your Energy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Nathalie EkoboWhat if you could change your energy in the finger snap? What if from anger or frustration you could switch to feeling peace and freedom?! My clients often ask me how they can keep their energy high. They know the benefits of “being in the zone/or in the vortex” as ABRAHAM say. For instance, ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - 7 Year Plan - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Bobby GarrettRoy McDonald's Seven Year Plan I have created a seven year plan, which has at its foundation, very deep, strong beliefs that build a very solid structure leading to the long-term financial success I believe you desire and deserve. We must move towards the fundamentals of financial success, and ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - 8 characteristics creative people have - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dia Thabet8 characteristics creative people have Are you creative? Do you come up with original thoughts? How can you become creative? There is a study that was done in the United States that shows creative and successful people have certain characteristics that other people don’t have. The study ...
Views: 3556(1 vote) - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIsn’t it simply marvelous to be granted the opportunity to cast a fresh attempt virtually every moment of the day when working toward your weight loss goals. Being given the possibility to continually work toward your objectives is truly a priceless honor that is bestowed upon you as you travel ...
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