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- The Soul Purpose of Money - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Joe VitaleCan you complete this sentence — “Money is the root of all –” Of course you can. “Evil” is what comes to mind. But why? IS money evil? Many spiritual people think money is bad. They judge wealthy people as material. Does that sound spiritual to you? IS money bad? ARE ...
Views: 1866(5 votes) - Learning How to Bend Like a Pretzel and Sing with Abandon - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Sally MarksI like pretzels but I never wanted to be one. However, I have always admired folks who took yoga classes. I tried yoga once and it triggered a nasty migraine. My mind might be flexible, but my limbs are not. Not one to give up, I decided to try again. This time I signed up for a yogalates ...
Views: 1247 - NEED TO INCREASE FOCUS ON R&D - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Rayan KumarAs we pave the way for observing National Education Day later this year, time is fitting to take a hard look at our country’s education report card, build on our strengths and commit to plug the many shortcomings. Gauging conditions, there is one point that strikes immediately and that is the ...
Views: 2318 - Making Relationships Less Difficult - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from William CottringerMaking Relationships Less Difficult By Bill Cottringer “Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.” ~Anonymous. It is not easy to be successful at anything today because of the many obstacles that ...
Views: 1925(2 votes) - BOO! WHO'S SCARING YOU? (HALLOWE'EN OR ANY OTHER TIME) - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Valerie VinarAre you tricking or treating yourself? What kinds of things do you say to yourself throughout the day? Are they loving or hurtful? Do they motivate and encourage or paralyze and frighten you? And what about those things that others say to you? How do you interpret them? So often we put a ...
Views: 848 - LIFE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Tom KrauseLife is a work in progress that never is complete. We learn a different lesson from each experience we meet. We learn the joy of living- of what a heart is for. We learn that through our struggles we are stronger than before. We learn the thrill of victory- the pain of a ...
Views: 1247 - It's Time To Take Action: A Massive Action - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Asif Ayubwww.empowernetwork.com/quantumleap77 "The path to success is to take massive determined action." Anthony Robbins The distance between dream and reality is ACTION. The beauty of being human is that we can think, we can act, and then we can interpret our thoughts and actions into our ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - "What if I make a mistake?" "What if you don't?" - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Judy McKayYour business is on the threshold for growth and expansion. Or perhaps business is on the decline and you need growth to reach sustainability. Maybe you are faced with an unexpected opportunity. You have examined every facet of your business, including interactions with your employees, customers ...
Views: 806(2 votes) - Managing the Back-to-School Jitters - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Nikhil KhandekarYour children's education is a top priority for you. You realize that only a great education can arm them with the tools they'll inevitably need to live happily, securely, maturely, and meaningfully. You toil night and day to help them make it happen - for over half your life. And yet, there ...
Views: 962 - How to Live in Unshakeable Tranquility - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comMany of us long to live in a state of unshakeable tranquility. What I’ve come to realize is that tranquility is unshakeable ONLY when I’m unattached to outcome, when I’m willing to roll with whatever’s happening. “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” Resisting is ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - HereNow is Power and Life - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from J Frank JadHereNow is Power and Life One man sits on the hood of his beautiful new Porsche. Another sits on the trunk (or should I say boot) of his fabulous new Bentley. Neither going anywhere. A third man sits in the driver's seat of his ten year-old Chevy. And gets to his destination. The hood-sitter ...
Views: 1052 - How to Make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWould you like to know how to make your dreams come true? Well it’s possible when you know what to do for it to become reality. But before I go any further let’s make sure you understand what a dream really is. The dictionary defines it in a couple of ways: “A series of thoughts, images or ...
Views: 1285 - Driving Past an Internal Roadblock - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Lori SnyderWith the idea that when one faces a challenge, external obstacles are actually the easy part they’re obvious. We can look at them and devise a plan of action to work through or around them. The real barriers are the internal roadblocks. This is where it can get a bit difficult. When you ...
Views: 1464 - Do You Have The Right Attitude For Success? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Merv StevensDo you have the right attitude for success? Your attitude is vital to your business and personal success. In fact, I would go as far to say that it’s almost more important than learning the actual skills of success itself. Obviously, you need to acquire the necessary knowledge and learn the ...
Views: 1921 - Like your job? Want to keep it? Then listen up. Here's what to do when you don't like the boss... and you suspect he doesn't like you! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Ruthsella CorasolAuthor's program note. I keep a special box of heavy-duty tissues on hand for just this situation. A good friend of mine called yesterday and was low, low, low. Reason? He's just been given notice that his high and worthy services were no longer required; that he had reached the end of his ...
Views: 1423 - Are You Doing It Because You Want To? Or Just Because You Think You Should? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiSomewhere along the line, back when you were working your way up the corporate ladder, someone probably gave you advice.The advice made sense at the time, you followed it, and today you’re the owner, leader, or manager of your organization. Congratulations! Now is the perfect time to take a ...
Views: 1254 - TO-DO LISTS - REMEMBER WHO'S IN CHARGE (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Alan KeyseIn an intensely competitive and, occasionally, unforgiving business environment, it has never been more important to maximise our efficiency so ensuring we maintain pace with the demands the world appears to impose upon us. As a useful tool to aid our own time management and productivity many ...
Views: 1141 - She's got the power! The lady with success tied around her little finger... Meet Linda Elze... force of nature, lovable champ, an example to us all. Worldprofit Sales Person of the Year, 2013 - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Ruthsella CorasolAuthor's program note. I am about to do you the biggest favor of your life. For right here, right now I am going to introduce you to a svelte California grandmother named Linda Elze... and I can assure you it's a contact you will cherish, the way so many all over this grand world already ...
Views: 1683 - The Most Difficult Thing About Managing Others Is… - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from William CottringerThe Most Difficult Thing About Managing Others Is… By Bill Cottringer “Mis-management of others is usually a symptom of mismanaging yourself.” ~An older, wiser, unnamed manager of sorts. Managing others in today’s work environment is no simple or easy task for the weak-minded. It ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - What Will Your Life Be like in 2030? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellDue to recent cutbacks and until further notice, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. -- Unknown If you are over the age of 55, you may assume you won't be around in 2030. Keep reading. The odds favor you being here then … unless you are already over 70. Even so, you ...
Views: 2947(2 votes) - Choosing Yourself Is A Wise Investment - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Pamela GarrettMany people struggle with even the thought of “Putting Themselves First”. This viewpoint is typically misperceived as one of selfishness. Women are typically natural born nurturers and caregivers often giving of themselves without expectation to receive anything back. There are certainly times ...
Views: 638 - The Good Idea/Bloom - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning my friends….. George (my husband) and I have been talking recently about moving some plants around. He said that this time of year is good for moving plants because they go dormant. I guess it is a kind of sleep for plants, trees, shrubs and bears. Some of our foliage has ...
Views: 1201(2 votes) - ***The One Step That Ensures Personal Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderI love interacting with positive people. The energy they emit is like fuel for the inspirational fire to those around them. Years ago, in an early post-college job, I overheard an older co-worker ask another much younger associate why he was always in a good mood. Even today, the answer still ...
Views: 3440(2 votes) - Stronger Than You Think - Using What You Learned in Highschool - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Joe SieglerIntelligence, awareness and individualism are all excellent qualities to develop in executive coaching. Interestingly, these “differientators” may have caused problems during the high school years. Embracing who you are as an individual and making full use of your most positive, unique traits ...
Views: 1241 - How to Beat Burnout - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Joe SieglerNo matter what field you are in or whether your business has managed to stay prosperous despite the economic recession, your team members may experience fatigue and burnout. If your business has fallen on tough times and has faced downsizing, burnout will most likely surface in some form. The ...
Views: 1133 - ***5 Tips For Combatting Nervousness - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Rob WhiteIt's pretty easy to understand what causes nervousness: It's what we feel in the absence of self-confidence. So, the best way to stop feeling nervous is to seek the truth about yourself, about your unrealized talents and potential. You might notice that this means that you don't have to add ...
Views: 1852 - Cleaning the Rooms of Your Life Can Give You Greater Enjoyment and Expansion - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenIt was 9 am and I had two hours to organize the house and run to the store to get some snacks to serve a couple of friends who were coming over, all while trying to keep my two kids entertained and out of my way. I stopped for a moment thinking which part of the house to do first. I chose to ...
Views: 2186 - Recontextualizing Struggle as a Creative Necessity - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinMany of us conceptualize “struggle” as “bad.” In our limited view, we consider that to struggle means to be in pain, and that to be in pain is bad. But it is exactly this reasoning that has caused so many of us to fall repeatedly into cycles of struggle recreation (often called self-defeating ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - Encouraging Positive Change: A “Magic Solution” - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinClients often come to me in a state of agitation, impatience and panic (real or existential, sometimes both), wanting a “magic solution” for their current dilemma – which is, in fact, a microcosmic representation or symptom of their overall life dilemma. And while I really do have a “magic ...
Views: 1431 - 14 Natural Fat Burning Foods – The ultimate secrets to weight loss REVEALED Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from ethan chongFirst thing first, have you read my first article on natural fat burning foods? Well, if not, I would advise you to read it first because there is valuable information contained in the first part of the article. As I was saying in part 1, I listed only 6 natural fat burning foods. In this ...
Views: 1400 - 14 Natural Fat Burning Foods – The ultimate secrets to weight loss REVEALED Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from ethan chongOkay, do you know how you can lose weight successfully? Well, to lose weight successfully, you must combine these two methods that complement each other which are nutrition and exercise. Countless people have been scammed by online websites selling magical weight loss pills that are proven NOT ...
Views: 1754 - What Top Employees Complain About - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonI am fortunate to work as an executive coach with people at many levels, in different stages of their careers, and in a variety of industries. Even though there is significant variety and diversity in my client base, I am often struck how similar their thought processes and experiences are. This ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - The Dangers of Tolerating or Accepting What You Cannot Change (and the Surprising Alternative) - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Janet PfeifferYears ago, there was a major campaign in schools teaching children to tolerate the difference of others. It was an attempt to create a more comfortable and conducive environment for children of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds to coexist peacefully. I suppose some good came of it but still ...
Views: 1681 - Self Help Tips On How You Can Overcome Inferiority Complex And Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Ewen ChiaThere is a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Do you suffer from low self esteem or inferiority complex? I would like to share some self help tips on how you can overcome that and develop your confidence. A person may have inferiority complex ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Getting The Work You Deserve -- What's Stopping You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Alex MathewsI take great joy from being able to help someone who is struggling with something in his or her life. If I didn’t struggle myself, I doubt I would care as much about other people’s struggles, either. It is that basic fact that makes struggle itself something that can connect us, and is perhaps ...
Views: 918 - Reinvent Yourself: Change is a good thing! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Monica CarrChange will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. -Barack Obama Wow…what a great quote from our president! He is one of many influential people that have used change to move mountains and make a ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - The Wisdom of Kinky Boots: Follow Your Intuition, Believe in Your Vision and Ignore the Naysayers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Elaine WellmanOn a recent Spring evening, I sat in the audience at the Broadway musical excited to see Kinky Boots and not knowing much about the plot … or the wisdom of the lead character and real life shoemaker Charlie Price. Prior to Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper wisely teaming up to create the ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Why Showing Up Makes a Difference in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Lisa SasevichWhen my mother died abruptly of cancer when I was only 19, I learned that life is not a dress rehearsal. It really matters that you live your life to the fullest. It matters that you “show up.” For me “showing up” has included everything from being there for my Mom during her final days; ...
Views: 1362 - It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Have you ever had one of those days where you think, “I wish I knew how to do this, or I wish I would have gone there, or I wish I would have tried doing that?” Whether it is something like rock climbing, or learning a language, or getting a degree, it is never too late to do it. If there is ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Tiffney WilsonIn today’s fickle economy, it doesn’t take much for an individual to get discouraged about their finances. The prospect of securing that career you have always dreamt about may be far fetch. There are many people that are pounding the pavement in search of employment. They are going by means of ...
Views: 1070 - Engagement: Getting Over the “Them versus Us” Mentality - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffMaximizing the productivity of workforce talent is the greatest leadership challenge in today’s marketplace. Increased efficiency and productivity means increasing razor-thin profitability. The answer lies in connecting the communication dots by tying workforce productivity to the company’s ...
Views: 2030(1 vote) - Give Up Waiting For The Next Best Thing. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Waiting for the Next Best Thing Sometimes the grass really looks green next door…doesn't it? How many people do you know that seem to bounce from one direction or idea to another, from one relationship to another, from one career to another, one marketing/ business plan or ...
Views: 1964(1 vote) - Pet Peeves: The Things That Anger Us the Most - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI frequently receive emails from people upset about something in their life that is not going according to their plans. They scrutinize the behaviors of others and complain because people are not doing what they are supposed to be doing according to their standards. Some of the most frequent ...
Views: 2109 - The Leader As Gardener - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Gerhard van RensburgThe art of the good gardener lies in his ability to learn and appreciate natural growth processes. The shift in our understanding of organizations since the days when engineers analyzed organizations as they analyzed machines for their efficiency is to understand that organizations are ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - The Essence Of Numerology Meanings Unveiled - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Dave FlemingExploring The Numerology Meanings Depths A lot of people believe that Numerology is a good path to finding out ones own lucky numbers and then leave the idea at that. Nonetheless, while numerology will reveal numbers and sequences that could in all probability be beneficial to each of us, ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - #1 Success & Happiness Solution: Rubber Band Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from William Cottringer#1 Success & Happiness Solution: Rubber Band Thinking By Bill Cottringer “I wouldn’t give a fig for the simplicity on this side of complexity, but for the simplicity just on the other side of complexity, I would give my life.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes. There is no shortage of good ...
Views: 1846 - How to Get Your Life and Business Out of the Constraint Box - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Melanie Benson StrickThe other day I was at yoga class and was chatting with the owner about attendance. It’s a relatively new studio in a rural area of Los Angeles so I knew that it would take some time to build the word-of-mouth buzz she needed to sustain full classes on a regular basis. I threw out a few ...
Views: 1105 - Create a Miracle In Your Life – Be a Persistent Person - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Sonny JuliusFor those not really sure what a miracle is here is the definition in Webster’s Dictionary “An extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment.” There are story after story of people who have been successful in their lives and being persistent seems to be one of the key ...
Views: 1419 - Personal Development Activities – How Gratefulness Can Bring You A Long Way - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you grateful for the things you have in life? Counting your blessings is one of the easiest personal development activities you can ever take part in. Do not just be thankful of the big things. Give thanks even for the little things in life. I honestly believe that it does not matter ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - The Power of Your beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Scherezade LozanoCircus elephants are trained at a very early age by tying on of their back legs with a chain to a post, the elephant is trained to remain within the perimeter of the chain. As the elephant grows older the chain is removed and replaced with a simple rope. The elephant has enough power to break ...
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