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- 7 Ways to Soar: Making Every Moment Count - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Linda HamptonWe all experience times when we lose focus. And most of us have to fight the shiny object syndrome the plague so many entrepreneurs. When this happens it becomes more challenging to keep pursuing our goals and dreams. Do you sometimes feel like you're in a skirmish when you're trying to give ...
Views: 1337 - The Wheel of Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from John SteelyOne of the first steps of using the Law of Attraction is to set your goals. You must know what it is you want before the Universe can begin to manifest it for you. When teaching someone to do this, I generally start off with the questions “What do you want out of life? What are your dreams?” ...
Views: 1510 - Mind Gestapo - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joe VitaleNow that I’m on an intense learning adventure to sing, play guitar, write my own music, and record my own album in 2011, I get to see what it’s like to struggle in the pursuit of a goal in a new category. The key word is “new.” I’ve written over fifty books. Writing another one would be ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Writing Goals Down - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2013 from John SteelyWhen you study works on achieving goals, over and over again you will run into the statement that you should write your goals down. By this, the authors of these works mean to physically hand-write the goals out, with all their properties; typing them into a computer screen is simply not as ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - How to Get Ahead with your Business - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Tracey FieberYour business started out well enough, but after a few months, you may begin to wonder if you will ever get ahead. After all, it’s expected that after a certain period of time you should start gaining recognition and higher earnings, right? Hard working and dedicated people deserve the ...
Views: 1341 - Free Self Improvement Tips To Help You Succeed In Life - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Ewen ChiaI have had the opportunity to coach thousands and thousands of people. However, I realized that not all of them had the right mindset to begin with. So I decided that I will give you a few free self improvement tips right here. These tips are meant to help you succeed with almost any endeavor in ...
Views: 2066 - Why Write Goals Down? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from John SteelyMany people, in many places, teach how to reach goals. Among the practices taught, writing goals down is one of the most repeated instructions. There is ample evidence that written goals are attained more often than goals not written down, and this fact is all that is given to explain why to ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Leaders Are Single-minded - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Vernon MyersWhat does it mean to be single-minded? How does single-mindedness look? Single-mindedness is the relentless pursuit of a goal, objective or end state. To become single-minded, the leader must make a decision to focus on only one thing, to the exclusion of everything else – one idea, one ...
Views: 2046(2 votes) - Living Your Dreams with a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Tom CasanoThere seems to be a lot of confusion about what a life coach is and what a life coach does. In this blog post I'd like to clear up some misconceptions about what life coaching is and what a life coach does. If you're wondering where can I find a life coach, I'll address this at the ...
Views: 1358 - 10 Important Benefits You May Have Forgotten (aka- The Joys of Being an Entrepreneur) - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Kate BeedersThe strangest thing happened to me the other day. I was invited to the Cape (aka Cape Cod for those of you outside Massachusetts), and my response was I needed to check my schedule. Wow! That response stopped me dead in my tracks. The invitation was for 3 weeks away that was certainly ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Start Experiencing Success for Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Larry CraneNone of us likes to admit it although that at times we compare ourselves to others. This habit of comparing ourselves to others is usually a negative trait. We have a tendency to overlook our own incredible accomplishments and mistakenly believe others are in some ways more fortunate…, more ...
Views: 2152(3 votes) - Life Coaching: Answers to Common Questions - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Tom CasanoWhy would I need a coach for my life? If you’re feeling stuck, or you have big dreams, or you feel dissatisfied with your current life, you might want a partner to help you move forward. Maybe you’re ready to start the next chapter in your life, but you’re not quite sure how to get there. ...
Views: 1319 - How To Be Successful Even When They Are Not In Your Corner - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Anthony MaloneTo be successful you have to help yourself first. You can't expect someone to help you if you won't help yourself. You will need others along the way to be successful but they won't make you successful. They are there for support. Success starts with you. You have got to want to better yourself. ...
Views: 912 - 5 Facebook Secrets to Grow Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Doug DvorakBuilding a good customer base in Facebook isn’t as easy as it looks or sounds. Most people are under the assumption that being on Facebook guarantees their success, since there are so many users on the platform, but that just isn’t the case. Businesses have to work really hard if they expect to ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - Girl POWER Through Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Susan bagyuraThere`s nothing that compares to the feeling of satisfaction, fulfillment and accomplishment when reaching a big goal. It`s like being a kid all over again and just learning to tie your shoe and ride your bike. The sense of pride and wonder fills you. A whole new world has opened up and ...
Views: 1064 - Your Freedom Achieved with Two Words - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Youarn BellI’ve got 2 words for you that can lead you to, and eventually give you anything and everything you could hope for. These 2 words have been in every person’s ‘toolkit’ that has led to their eventual success. Those that have failed, have used these 2 words to drive them out of failure and back on ...
Views: 1404 - Attracting Ideal People - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you deliberately do it or not, you’re always looking for an ideal person. In business you look for ideal customers and/or team members who are a perfect match for the job that needs to be completed. You look for the ideal mechanic, computer repair person, babysitter, mate, ...
Views: 1557 - Your Goals – How to Get Them Off the Floor. - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Youarn BellHave you ever been in a situation where you’ve made a plan to strive for something you want, yet no matter what you do you just can’t seem to arrive at the place that you’ve first envisioned? It was very clear at the start, but for some reason or another you fail or lose passion or any number of ...
Views: 1092 - An Elevator Speech Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniTelling people what you do is pretty easy if they are willing to intently listen for 5-10 minutes while you give them examples and analogies. Even straightforward professions and products require a bit of dialogue. Passionate business owners have so much they want to explain that it can be ...
Views: 1508 - Did you always think you'd be somewhere else by now? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackThose of you who have been following me for a while know how important I feel having a clear vision and goals that motivate you are. Sometimes, though, we may have the most beautiful vision – with a timeline to match – and just don’t seem to be getting there. If you would have asked me 10 ...
Views: 1004 - How to Save Time By Making The Right Choice - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatBy Pierre Ah-Fat Are you among those persons who begin their day with a to do list? Do you often bring remaining tasks forward for the following day? Does this leave you with a feeling of incompleteness? Do you go to bed with the burden that there is always more to do the following day? ...
Views: 2825(2 votes) - 3 Productivity Tools to Improve Your Business's Profitability - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneProductivity is a multi-billion dollar business so it should be easy to cross things off your to-do list. For the most part the tasks that are on our lists are not difficult, yet it’s as if an invisible force stops you from implementing. We’re full of excuses. Some of the excuses are more ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - How to Do Disneyland and Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMy mom and I, along with my boys, drove down to Southern California to visit Disneyland. I, therefore, had six hours in the passenger seat to try to figure out the best way to navigate the Alice-in-Wonderland-like mazes that define the innards of the park. I opened my iPad and researched show ...
Views: 1317 - Make Crazy Requests & You'll Get Crazy Good Results - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniIt's fascinating how some people have no problems asking for what they want, while it doesn't occur to others to even ask. I watch the phenomenon show up in my classes all the time. People pay good money to get coached in a group program, where I promise that everyone will get coached, and then ...
Views: 1295 - Close, Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Things get easier as we keep aiming towards our goals. It may not seem like it because we aren't always as clear as we imagine on what these are. We generally have more ideas than we do exacts. Ideas get us started but exacts keep us going (and committed). They also enable us to accelerate our ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - What Should Financial Planning for My Business Look Like? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Tracey FieberFinancial planning should cover a number of different areas and should encompass all aspects of your business. Some of the topics that you should focus on while engaging in financial planning are: 1. Investigate the market and ensure your objectives are realistic. 2. Determine what you will ...
Views: 1107 - Techniques to Help You Overcome Resistance to Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Michelle SearsAre you wanting to make change in your life but for some reason you just can't seem to make change stick? Well you're not alone. I get a lot emails from women all the time who ask me the same question about change. They all want to know why they can't make a change stick and the reason is ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Goal Achievement Principles: Celebrate Successes - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from John SteelyReaching a goal is typically not a simple or quick task. A serious goal is going to require serious effort. Also, reaching goals is not a straight line progress; the process is full of ups and downs, with progress being intermixed with regression. Sheer willpower and strength of personality ...
Views: 3576(1 vote) - Motivation and How to Create It (Good Boss/Bad Boss) - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Tina TessinaMany of my clients have come in complaining of a lack of motivation; from not being motivated enough on the job, to not being able to diet, quit smoking, or get out of bed in the morning. They desire to achieve both positive and negative motivations—positive motivations and being ...
Views: 1602 - 3 Steps to Living a Life of Greatness - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.All of us are fascinated by greatness whatever its form, sports, entertainment and even gardening! We love to see people doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways. We feel likewise when seeing extraordinary things being done in extraordinary ways. Something about the sight stirs our senses and ...
Views: 2361(1 vote) - Want Success? Focus on What Works! - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou’re annoyed with yourself. Very. Downright angry, now that you think about it. You vowed last month you’d stick to your diet and slim down for the summer, and here you are, berating yourself over that double fudge extravaganza you pigged out on last night. Which wouldn’t be so bad except ...
Views: 1282 - Setting and Achieving Your Financial Goals the Right Way - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheYour ability to set goals is the master skill of success. Goals unlock your positive mind and release ideas and energy for goal attainment. Without goals, you simply drift and flow on the currents of life. With goals, you fly like an arrow, straight and true to your target.-From the Book 'GOALS! ...
Views: 1386 - Don't Compare Yourself to Others - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Larry CraneTypically when we are comparing ourselves to another, it is usually in a negative way. If you notice you are doing this, make a point to correct this habit. The good news about comparing is that we can use it to positively motivate ourselves to accomplish more. We may not realize it-- although ...
Views: 1860(3 votes) - 30 Days of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Julie BoyerMany of us understand how powerful daily gratitude is, but few of us are able to maintain daily gratitude habits through life’s up and downs. Julie Boyer’s new book, 30 Days of Gratitude, teaches us how to create a foundation of daily gratitude in our lives. This book offers insightful tips and ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - How can I get along with my teacher? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Kevin ChonyuiYouths are upset when they get low grades from what the feel is high-grade work. The resent it when discipline seem excessive or uncalled for or seem motivated by racial bias. They are angry when special attention or professional treatment is given to the teacher’s pet. Granted, teachers are ...
Views: 1386 - Mountain Faith - by Submitted on May 25, 2013 from Wendy LockhartTonight during my church midweek service, I read the following quote by Michelangelo on a church brochure: "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." It immediately caught my attention ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Building Your Walls (Setting God-Sized Goals) - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Wendy LockhartTheFreeDictionary.com defines a goal as "the purpose, or objective, toward which an endeavour is directed." From the beginning of time, goal-setting existed. God had a clear purpose, or objective, when He created the heavens and the earth. He had a clear purpose, or objective, when He spoke His ...
Views: 2427 - Tips For Goal Setting And Achieving Your Desired Outcome - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIt is important to set your own goals. Without goals you could be lost and end up wandering. Goals also give you a sense of purpose, and once you have met them, they give you a sense of fulfillment. Do you want to learn more about how to set your goals? Today, I have some tips for goal setting. ...
Views: 1128 - Lemonade! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Max RyanNewsflash: all the things that are not working in your life, are the things that are going to bring you to the most peace and the most joy and the most love possibly the most success. Now, this seems contradictory to what you may believe or definitely what you want to do. But, I want you to ...
Views: 1086 - What’s getting in the way of your happiness? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Larry CraneA good number of people believe that if they do everything right that will help them be happy. While others believe no matter what they do or don’t do, that they may never really have total happiness. Some people believe they must accomplish things like having a good education, living and ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Why You Need To Take Control Of Your Own Career - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanIf you had expectations of plugging in thirty years with only ever working in one company, think again. The landscape is changing for career and business minded professionals, and it is becoming more prudent, now more than ever, to take control of your own career. Forbes Magazine coined the term ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - 3 Tips To Chase Away A Bad Case Of The Monday Blues - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Adrienne FikesArrrrrgh! Stupid Mondays! You hate Mondays. Seriously, like why is it Monday AGAIN? Didn’t you just suffer through a Monday last week? I mean come on! Someone make it stop already. Did you notice how everything terrible happens on Monday? The sun is shining and you’re trying to be happy but ...
Views: 1254 - M-A-Y - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Sylvia HendersonMaybe I will, and maybe I won't. Maybe I do, and maybe I don't. If I'm to take action, I'll have to decide; Commit to a choice to which I must abide. ~ Sylvia Henderson So I shouldn't quit my day job and become a poet laureate? I introduce to you, "may". It's an interesting word in ...
Views: 1606 - The Perspective and The Paradigm: A David and Goliath Story about the importance of Adaptability - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Rick Kanary“All living things contain a measure of madness that moves them in strange, sometimes inexplicable ways. This madness can be saving; it is part and parcel of the ability to adapt. Without it, no species would survive.” -Yann Martel, The Life of Pi When Goal Setting it is vital to design an ...
Views: 1339 - The 7 Principles of a Top Performer - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rick KanaryPermit me to begin with a conclusion I have come to after 28 years of studying and pursuing what makes the most unlikely person with the most unlikely circumstance come up with outstanding results, while some who are more likely and in the most favourable circumstance are coming up with the ...
Views: 1680 - How To Break A Bad Habit In 20 Seconds Or Less - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Jo IlfeldBy Jo Ilfeld Recently I was driving my son to his weekend basketball practice (usually a wonderful father-son bonding activity) and I suddenly realized I headed completely in the wrong direction. Instead of heading to the fitness center, I was actually en-route to my daughter’s preschool, ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - It's Time to Let Go of Wanting to Change the Past - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Larry CraneChanging how we feel about the past can only occur if we begin taking responsibility for what we were holding in mind. The good news is we can change how we feel about any situation. Instead of struggling to change the past, a better way to move forward is to begin directing our attention on ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - The Naked Truth About Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSuccess is often not pretty. We can be falling to pieces behind the scenes but the show must go on. You have to keep your big boy/girl pants on and keep doing the things you know to bring the money in the door. No matter what stage of the game you're in, there are going to be times where you ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Which Idea Is The Profitable One? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMost entrepreneurs have an abundance of ideas but have a difficult time determining which one is worthy of their time. Who wants to pour a bunch of energy and money into a project, company or product that may give little return on investment? Nobody. You always give something a whirl because ...
Views: 1204 - Is the Stuff You're Doing Working? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniA majority of mankind bumbles through life doing things they think are good for them. But most never ask a simple question, "Is this action or behavior getting me the results I most desire?" And it's no different if you're a business owner. You get in a habit - some might call it a rut - ...
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