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- Five Steps to Tell People What You do to Increase Revenue - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI got a hug from the person checking my luggage in for a flight. My bag was 3 pounds overweight. I was given two choices. I could remove a few things or pay $75. I had a few copies of my book right on top. I pulled them out and put them on the counter. The baggage check lady looked at them ...
Views: 1461 - Nose to the Grindstone - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Vickie GriffithHave you ever heard the term “keep your nose to the grindstone?” Although sources cite different origins to the phrase, it has come to describe someone who works hard and steady at something that is tedious and boring. Many historians believe that the origin of the phrase was passed down ...
Views: 1461 - 3 Key Strategies to Positively Win as a Team - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Joey FaucetteCollege basketball’s annual trek up the Final Four mountain has started. While the school names change from year to year, the qualities of championship caliber teams are consistent. What are they? And how can you learn from them to win championships at work? Here are 3 Key Strategies to ...
Views: 1460 - MID-FALL 2016: KARMIC DÉJÀ VU: “Remembrance of Things Past” - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from joan pancoe“I’ve seen 50, I’ve seen 60 and, baby, 40 is better.” I've been rich, I’ve been poor, and rich is better. I've been young, I've been old, and young is better. If I could turn back time, If I could find a way.” CHER Joan Pancoe: “NOT!” Dear ONE, This Fall, the ongoing ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Opening Doors! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Katelon JeffereysWith all the changes taking place on the planet and in each country, the media and many religious institutions are screaming out fear, gloom and doom. Darwin taught us that evolution happens through survival of the fittest, competition…. which leads to a belief in lack and limitation. It also ...
Views: 1460 - Simple Steps to Identify and Change Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Lois FrancisStarting Your Day Off on the Right Foot Not everyone gets out of bed in the morning easily and in a good mood. Some can bounce out of bed eagerly anticipating the day and will talk your ear off if there’s anyone to listen. Others groggily stagger out of bed reluctantly and you better not ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - “As I Have Shifted My Focus from What is Wrong with the Planet to What is Right, My Creativity Has Exploded.” - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Jerry GrinkmeyerI met the author of the quote that serves as the title of this article the evening of my 40th high school class reunion. We’d spent some time in the same fishbowl all those years ago but in a school of 3,000+ students it’s easy to miss someone. She was talking to my wife while the two of them ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Goals – Learn the Important Difference between Should and Want - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesWe spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential. - Ellen Goodman I love this quote. This ...
Views: 1459 - How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Self Help Books, Handbook to Survive Life, Personal Growth, Success Web sites: https://www.xinxii.com/asresults.php?s4=craig+lock&sid=1 ...
Views: 1459 - I just cannot think - what can I do? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a place or time when you just could not concentrate? We have all experienced this at one time or another. Angel Jophiel, the angel of clear thinking, can help bring wisdom and understanding to you so that you can become creative in all areas of your life. When you ask for ...
Views: 1459 - BANDWIDTH AND “P” POINTS FOR SUPER SUCCESS - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from William CottringerBANDWIDTH AND “P” POINTS FOR SUPER SUCCESS By Bill Cottringer “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” ~Winston Churchill. We are all on a super success quest race with an unfortunate delusion that there are quick cures and instant ...
Views: 1458 - Do I Need an Anger Management Course? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from William F SmithAnger is part of life, as real and important as happiness, sadness and joy. But when anger spins out of control, we suffer. Work, relationships and health are a few of the areas where too much anger can hurt us. I would like to share three measurements that can help you quickly determine if you ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - How To Be A Friend - Being The Good Friend Everyone Needs - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Donald PillaiFriend: One who is attached to another by affection; one who entertains for another sentiments of esteem, respect and affection, which leads him/her to desire their company and to seek to promote their happiness and prosperity. Noah Webster - 1828 Dictionary The first act of friendship is ...
Views: 1458 - The Out Of Our Control Worry - How do we deal? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Sherrie VitelloAlong with everything else that all of us human beings have to worry about in our daily lives is the haunting yet very real fact that the world around us is going through some changes. I'm talking about what's going on with our planet. It's what I call 'Out of Our Control Worry.' The worry about ...
Views: 1458 - Why Some Entrepreneurs Don't Make Much Money - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sue PainterHere’s a quick test for you…let’s say I hand you a C-note. Close your eyes and feel that hundred dollar bill in your hand. Now, watch your thoughts and see where you mind goes. Just watch, until you get a thought that comes up about this money in your hands. What is the thought? * A good ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - Are You A World Leader? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from David CohenAre you a world leader? Depends on which world we're talking about. All the world's a stage... Shakespeare had that right, but if you are bold enough to redefine your world then you are also redefining what it means to be on a world stage. If you know you were put on this earth to serve ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Shine Bright - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeOften for many, fear and trepidation are provoked by what dwells in the unknown space of darkness. It is as if there is something waiting to swallow us up and reshape us into something, hopefully not ugly... Oh, how we avoid what is often so rewarding, what is so essential, and what is ...
Views: 1457 - Strong Minds Accept No Graciously - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do." Tim Ferriss How did we become a society that cannot hear the word No? Why are we so sensitive to being told No? There is yes and there is No, there is night and day, dark and light, yin and yang, and on and on. So to be balanced ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - A New Beginning for Migraine Sufferers: Developing True Hope - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Gerry Fryer"Once you choose hope, anything's possible." -- Christopher Reeve Hope is a limited emotional resource. There are a lot of migraine sufferers who have not been successful with medical or alternative options for pain relief. They have all but abandoned any hope that their quality of life will ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Is Your World “Me” or “Us” Centered? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Kare AndersonWe instinctively experience situations as individuals or as part of a group. As David Brooks suggests today, the world is divided into those with an individualist or a collectivist mentality. Guess which group is larger. Freedom to succeed. That powerful American dream attracts millions of ...
Views: 1456 - Sharp: Strategies for Optimal Thinking and Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from John Johnson“Can you recommend some CD’s on hypnosis that I can listen to, because I want to be smarter?” Alan asked me (name changed to protect the so-called innocent). I've never been asked this before, not until now. It’s not for me to pass judgment on any inquiries. No matter how unique they may be. For ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - The Art of Self Motivation - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from cedric riceThe true leader is the one who is more self motivated out of the group. If you can’t motivate yourself there is no way that you will be able to motivate subordinates. Sometimes the leader motivates by actions rather than words. When you look at the leader on athletic teams you will note that ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - The Fifth Miracle - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Joe VitaleIt was October of 2012 that I told my music producer and friend, Daniel Barrett, that my desire to make more music was dead. I didn’t feel inspired or connected to the muse. I was happy with the four albums of healing music I had already created, but I didn’t see any more on the horizon. I ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - The Winning Ticket for Life's Lottery - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Vince DaCostaOn March 22, 1982 I had an epiphany ! An epiphany is a moment in your life which you will never forget as long as you live. It is a watershed moment that changes your life and your behaviour forever. I did not recognize my epiphany at the time. It was only as the days and weeks went ...
Views: 1456 - success - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Martin MorrisSuccess, everybody wants the key that will open the Door or unlock the secret. There are books, web sites, coaches, products, systems, techniques and the list goes on. What is the one thing that you must have, without it nothing else you put in its place will work long term for your life? ...
Views: 1455 - The Attitude of Generosity And Its Psychological Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Rossen ZotkovThroughout most cultures and societies generosity has been considered (and still so nowadays) a positive quality of human character. Even people who are not or do not regard themselves as generous if honest enough would often admit to admire and appreciate this quality in other people. Going ...
Views: 1455 - Want A Happier, Healthier, More Successful New Year? Become An Optimist - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Noelle NelsonThe holidays are just about over, your decorations are slowly making their way back into storage boxes, the euphoria of gift-giving and receiving has given way to the mundane “Here we go, another year” where you still have to make a living or figure out how to make it through the next month, ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs!Shocking Truth About Boring Topic-Follow - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever provided your name and email address for receiving a Quote for Insurance OR Refinancing a Mortgage? Have you ever watched a FREE presentation/Webinar after providing your name and email address? Have you ever bought products online? If you answered YES, then I am sure you must ...
Views: 1454 - How To Develop A Miraculous Attitude? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Mohamed TohamiAlbert Einstein once said: “There are two ways to live - you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” You see, most people nowadays look only at the DARK side of life. For them, life is as black as coal. As a result, they ATTRACT negative events into ...
Views: 1454 - How To Go With The Flow - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from James LeGrandIn our society, we often use the phrase, “Go with the flow.” Many of us have not given any thought as to what that means. Going with the flow means moving with the flow of events. It means that you move with the present, and you do not fight against it. The present is also known as ...
Views: 1454(2 votes) - Just because he is your soul mate, it does not mean that you should be a doormat - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Donna LeeI hear it all the time from women. Yes it is a girl thing. They just know that the man that they are with is their soul mate. Just about every society is based on marriage and having someone special spend our lives with. We make people feel bad when they are single. It causes so many women to ...
Views: 1454 - Don’t Leave Yourself Out of Thanksgiving Gratitude! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Noelle NelsonThanksgiving is almost here - that time of year when “get your gratitude on!” is the game of the day. And indeed, you do have your gratitude well in gear. You are ready to express your gratefulness for your family, your friends, your job (maybe, could be a stretch), Pilates, football, the ...
Views: 1453 - Commit Non-Random Acts of Kindness and Watch Your Happiness Grow - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Noelle NelsonTraveling through Burma (aka Myanmar) recently--a fascinating country, known as “The Golden Land” because of the tens of thousands of pagodas gleaming with gold-leaf covered spires—I learned about the different ways Buddhism is practiced there. Oh, the essential aspects of Burmese Buddhism are ...
Views: 1452 - In Praise of Entrepreneurs, Persistence and a Gourmet Food Truck - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from James Mapes“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Time to Reassess - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowEach and every morning that you awake is a wonderful opportunity to reevaluate what you have been doing on your trek toward better health and fitness. It’s a fabulous time to think about what you will do right now to enhance your goals and set forth to create a daily scenario that will improve ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Being Grateful - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierBeing grateful to me means waking up and being happy for all my many blessings. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the trees are pale green with new blooms. I feel grounded in Goddess Gaia by her grace that surrounds me. As a new day begins again I am reminded of the simple things ...
Views: 1451 - I Can’t Decide - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Stephen MartileI knew I wanted to quit my job for over a year, but I did nothing about it. Why? Because I was afraid, I was scared what might happen if my business was a failure. The fear of failure kept me paralyzed for over a year. I Can’t Decide The words, “I can’t” are the most paralyzing in the ...
Views: 1451 - Is There Destiny, Luck, or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Kit GuptaThe news about my boss Andy giving his two-week notice spread like wild fire in the department. Everyone who reported to him was apprehensive about who and what the next guy would be like. Will the new guy be better or worse than Andy? Everybody was concerned about how this change would affect ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - It's All You, All The Time And It's All Good! - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from JoAnn Youngblood KingI'm sure there are times when you may not realize or may often forget how powerful you are. A lot of us go through our daily lives, hoping wishing and praying for things to be better than they are. The fact is they can be better than they are! It's all up to you! You are the one who has to make ...
Views: 1451 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 1: Infant Whispering Learning the Heart and Soul Connection to form Stronger Bonds - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAlmost a century ago, children were to be seen and not heard. In this day and age, to rear empathetic adults into honest, respectable, upstanding citizens, who communicate effectively and create success in their daily lives, there cannot be a more critical decision than to make certain that both ...
Views: 1451 - The Value of Mental Health Breaks - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonAre you challenged to live authentically and in alignment with your spiritual values on a daily basis? Many of us are so busy every day that it's hard to even remember what spiritual values are when we are on the go from morning to night. We have children to raise, jobs to commute to, work to ...
Views: 1451(5 votes) - Do You Allow Yourself To Be Intimidated? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Margie WarrellPeople don't intimidate you. You allow yourself to be intimidated by people. There's a distinct difference. And it all boils down to the assumptions you make about what they are thinking, most of which are untrue and born from self-doubt. Are you ready to leave the doubt behind and give up ever ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Do You Allow Yourself To Be Intimidated? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Margie WarrellPeople don't intimidate you. You allow yourself to be intimidated by people. There's a distinct difference. And it all boils down to the assumptions you make about what they are thinking, most of which are untrue and born from self-doubt. Are you ready to leave the doubt behind and give up ever ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Why Manifest Money First? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThe Law of Attraction as explained in The Secret teaches how you can have, be and do whatever you want in life. So why focus on money? Money on its own is neither good nor bad. It is the meaning we give it. However, there is an urgent need for teaching the laws of creating money to the ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - You are Only One Attitude Away from a Great Life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonMaking the wrong choices – now that would be tragic! Nevertheless, as dumb as it sounds, that’s exactly what we do. So often God shows us the consequences of making a bad choice or walking through life with a bad attitude, and yet we choose that attitude anyway. Then when ...
Views: 1450 - How to achieve your goals by eliminating self-sabotaging behaviours - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Emese BodiDo you sometimes find that despite all your hard work, effort and dedication, you still don't get the result you want? It's very frustrating, especially when you feel that you have done everything you can and it still wasn't enough. Once you understand what's going on behind the scenes, you will ...
Views: 1449 - Learn To Forgive and Forget - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mervyn gohSelf growth by learning to forgive and forget Taking revenge on trouble makers or enemies will only create more problems and disturbance to you. You must realize that negative emotion and hostile actions can only bring harm and suffering to both of you and your enemies. In order to perform ...
Views: 1449 - From Prison to Promise - finding your way to a SECOND CHANCE - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherToday I shipped a copy of my new book SECOND CHANCES to an inmate in prison. Seems that someone cared enough about this man to want to send him a Christmas present – the gift of potential – the gift of how to turn Adversity into Opportunity – the gift of how to change your life. As I ...
Views: 1448 - 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: 1448(2 votes) - The shift is building up - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeLast week the dices were thrown and this week is time to see the results, understanding the "why's" and wherefore's, and putting the pieces back in a more meaningful manner. This is the time of building bridges, of uniting and understanding, what the bleep is going on. Realize the changes in ...
Views: 1448 - The Simple Question that Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichRest and be thankful. William Wordsworth Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would come to be different. Katherine Mansfield If the only prayer you say in your life is "thank you," that would suffice. Meister Eckhart This weekend I ...
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