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- Ambition - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Dr James JacksonAm - bi - tion (noun) :a) An eager or strong DESIRE to achieve something such as fame or power: Aspiration, ambitiousness. b) The object, objective or GOAL desired: Her ambition is the presidency. c) The wish, power, and ability to begin and follow through with a PLAN or task: Drive, enterprise, ...
Views: 1262 - You Can Achieve All Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldYou can achieve all your goals is a bold statement. I know at times achieving my own goals is difficult and does not seem like I am making any progress. Do you feel this way at times? The best advice I received was to keep doing even the smallest activity each and everyday. After 30 days of ...
Views: 1252 - Your First 90 Days: Do You Have a Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andria CorsoWhen you first start a new job, it's very beneficial to have a "first 90-days plan." Why? First, because it gives you some direction about where you want to focus your time and attention in your first three months and second, because many companies will give you a "90-day review" after your ...
Views: 2291 - It Takes More Than Marketing to Attract Big Bucks - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to HATE marketing. In fact, I used to use four letter words in front of the word "marketing" when I thought about doing it. I just wanted coaching clients, why did I have to do this torturous act? So, I stopped marketing. My joy raised and my stress went down, down, down. My epiphany ...
Views: 1303 - Set Realistic Expectations Or Set The Bar High - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonDo you sometimes feel that your goals are a little too conservative? Or maybe you consistently find that you have overestimated your potential and set the bar just a bit too high? If you find that you consistently set your goals either too high or too low then this would indicate that you ...
Views: 1056 - "Acres of diamonds" or succeeding in business in a downturn - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Peter SauerAcres of Diamonds (Earle Nightingale) Or doing business in a hard economic downturn We have operated a small on line business for 11 years and each year at Christmas I sit down and write my upcoming year’s business plan, after reviewing the previous years progress we can now set our ...
Views: 831 - How to Create a Performance Based Workforce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffMuch is written today about workforce engagement, productivity, and performance yet few lay out a basic strategy for aligning the workforce with a company's expectations and long-term goals. According to Erik Breggren, Vice President of global research and customer results, SuccessFactors, ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Discover How to Live Self growth and Law of attraction for a Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Todd BarthDo you have everything in your life you ever wanted? Are you were you expected to be at this age and have the relationships, job or health you thought you would? Join me in a new life of Self growth and how you can manifest your desires. Be part of something fulfilling. Be part of our ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Goals: Are Your Goals Challenging Enough? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Steven SchmeltzleGoals: Are Your Goals Challenging Enough? Most people plan their vacations more thoroughly than they plan their lives, then they wonder why they don’t achieve everything they’re capable of. “Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything” – Scott Read Are you limiting yourself ...
Views: 874 - What are You Really Trying to Accomplish? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldTake a look at the title of this article: What are you really trying to accomplish? Have you ever sat down and answered this question. Don’t we all set goals directly or indirectly during our life? We set goals to get a good job. We set goals to get married and have children. We even set ...
Views: 3280 - 7 POWER-PACKED STRATEGIES THAT CAN MAKE YOU A SUPER SUCCESS - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Ifeanyi Enoch OnuohaThe best way to live life is to be on top of the system. If you are very serious about creating significant change and lasting legacy in the world, there are things you must do in order to make your dream a reality. Success is very easy if you know the secrets and principles. The steps below ...
Views: 1285 - Before You Invest - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Lisa ChristiansenBy Lisa Christiansen Something to think about before you invest, I have a friend who is a retired Investment Advisor; he once gave his opinion to people on investments. Since he is retired and not trying to sell you or anybody else anything, I asked for him to share his investment philosophy. ...
Views: 1773 - Are you really good at handling cr@p? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniDo you pride yourself on being able to put out fires in your business faster than the best firefighters? Are you able to dodge bullets in a single leap? Is it your job to turn every no into a yes? Are you masterful at living on a shoe-string budget? If you answer yes to any of the above, or ...
Views: 1412 - Good Goals - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Christine Topjian"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right" - Henry Ford Wise man that Mr. Ford! The most important thing to remember when setting any goal (and many other more well-known gurus besides myself, will tell you) that success begins with the right frame of mind. If you ...
Views: 1128 - How to Achieve your Personal Goals (from Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness) - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Achieve your Personal Goals (from Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Motivation, Goal-setting, Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, ...
Views: 1604 - When Being Driven Takes You to the Dark Side - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickAs an entrepreneur we are trained to focus on results – make more money, get more clients, sell more products, and achieve more recognition. It becomes easy to let these hard numbers dictate our daily levels of success, happiness, and even survival. In order to get more results, many of us ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Planning For Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerMost of us plan reasonably well: we easily decide what to wear in the morning, what to have for dinner in the evening, what route to take to work. We also plan without too much difficulty the tasks of our jobs: how we prioritize our to-do lists, the most efficient ways to get things done… ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Just Keep Trying - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerThomas Edison once said, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up”. Think about the meaning of that statement for a moment. Really. Imagine pouring hours upon hours of effort and hope into something important to you – then ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Goal Setting - How to become a great goal setter - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Rusty O'ConnorIn the goal setting world, there is a vast difference between the achievers and the non-achievers. The achieves turn their dreams into reality, the non achievers...well...don't! If you have ever wondered what it takes to be a great goal setter. then this article is for you. Inside we ...
Views: 1071 - It's Not too Late to Revisit Goals and Prepare for the Future - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Marquita HeraldLife is an ever changing and continuously evolving state of existence, so periodically taking the time to revisit and adjust plans and goals, will have a significant affect on the pace at which you grow closer to achieving your dreams. *How many of the goals you set for yourself for the year ...
Views: 1233 - 4 Steps to Conquer Fears and Start Living Life On Your Terms - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachWe’ve all been afraid to try something new at one time or another. Why is that? And it seems as we age, our fear controls more and more of our willingness to try something new. We prefer to forego a new experience because we want to avoid whatever bad thing we think could happen. Or maybe ...
Views: 1575 - Good Plan, Good Team - Engage and Execute for Success - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffSuccess rewards are much greater than the risks when leadership begins with a crystal clear objective and only then creates the plan for execution with a fully engaged focused team. Once the goal is set, a good roadmap is essential before you start building the team or training the existing ...
Views: 1754 - Tips for Overcoming Barriers Standing Between You and Your Goal - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Denis DixonReading your written goals daily will have an uplifting effect on your vision of the future. This vision propels you into action and things start to happen. And if you take advantage of these things as they come along, you will steadily advance towards your chosen goal. But everyone ...
Views: 678 - How Hypnosis Can Help You to Think Big - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Christopher MontroseWe are all capable of achieving whatever we put our mind to, if you find yourself limited by your vision or unable to believe that you can succeed at your ambition, then you can improve your mindset with a think big hypnosis mp3 (http://www.naturalhypnosis.com/think-big-hypnosis">. It can help ...
Views: 1664 - Goals and Dreams - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Chris HammerWe all have certain goals and dreams, but we often keep them to ourselves. Here are three great reasons why you should share them out loud: 1. Feedback: First off, when we share our goals and dreams with others we solicit their feedback about them. This isn’t always helpful, of course, ...
Views: 1109 - Living the 80/20 Rule - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerWhere can you use the 80/20 rule in your work and life? In one part of my life I work as a consultant in the public sector. In another I work as a coach; with both life coaching and corporate clients. I also have other businesses in completely unrelated fields including pet supplies, ...
Views: 1574 - Two Powerful Tools for Success - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Kathleen HanaganIf you know you have gifts to offer and are still in hiding, let me tell you about this story of the Golden Buddha. In 1957, a group of Tibetan monks were informed that a highway was being built through the area of their shrine and they would have to move this very large and heavy clay ...
Views: 1373 - How to Self Coach to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Rebecca Savidge GraySome people are not in a position to work with a coach right now. Some are stretched financially, while some are still using the "lone ranger" method. Other people might be uncertain about trying something new. So here is a brief, simple process I often use with clients that you can apply to ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - What are you afraid of? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaRecently, a colleague asked me how I faced my fears when I started my life coaches association and I really had to stop and think about it. I asked her what kind of fears was she thinking of. She replied, “fear of no one signing up (rejection), fear of making a mistake, fear of looking stupid, ...
Views: 1348 - Winning Athletes Use Visualization - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Loren FogelmanIf everything you needed for success was already available to you, how would that change things for you? Your future success is determined by your present actions. Reaching your performance goal requires partnering with the right resources. It is not a passive activity. Instead of looking ...
Views: 1909 - Creating Money Using the Law of Attraction: Why Most People Fail! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Suzanne GloverWhen creating money with the Law of Attraction, many people are led to believe that if they say a few money affirmations or a particular wealth affirmation over and over again, they are building the foundation for wealth. However, many times there is a key element left out of their practice of ...
Views: 1479 - Achieving Goals And The Power Of ACTION - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rhod JonesTalking about your dreams, goals, and aspirations is always great fun and a piece of cake. However, actually achieving goals, dreams and aspirations is somewhat a different matter. TALKING A GOOD GAME For any of our goals to be realized and fulfilled they have to be built on the ...
Views: 917 - What Is Your Crown Jewel for Success? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen KleinwortIn the world of business there are limitations or restrictions of which you need to be aware when you want to achieve goals and ultimately succeed. There are some things that just, well, fall into place without compromise. Curious what restrictions need to be in place for you to succeed? Great! ...
Views: 1492 - How Migraine Sufferers Can Regain Their Ability to Plan Ahead - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gerry Fryer“A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.” --- Confucius The progress of the human race and of individuals depends on their ability to plan ahead, to prepare for those future moments which have the potential to further develop our lives. We lose a key ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Goal Setting for Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sandra SmithSetting goals and achieving success isn’t easy. There are many obstacles to overcome and personal habits that can hold you back. Self-awareness is crucial for you to move forward and create the life of your dreams. Here are some ideas to help you do that. Life-Changing Goal Setting ...
Views: 730 - FIVE Steps to Learning! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallySPECIAL FOR TEACHERS ONLY What do students need to know to want to learn? 1. First, they need to know WHY? 2. Then, WHAT it will give them. In order words, HOW will it BENEFIT them? 3. This is usually related to careers, jobs, MONEY, GRADES. 4. Followed by, WHAT TIME INVESTMENT ...
Views: 1341 - Achieving Goals: 5 Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Odds of Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen KleinwortA goal is a target on which you aim your focus and put your time and effort into the process of achieving. There are five steps essential in guiding you toward achieving and realizing your goals. Achieving a goal can take longer and require more commitment than you realize or might imagine. ...
Views: 1497 - Goal Setting to Achieve Maximum Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Marcelina HardyGoal Setting the Right Way What are your goals? If the only one that comes to mind is success – we’re going to start working on that right now. Goal Setting Goal setting means that you need to make multiple goals. Yes, you need to have many goals set into place. When you grow a ...
Views: 1903 - The Dreaded Time Buffer - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniIf you know anything about the Law of Attraction, this is the one thing that is forgotten so easily. There is a delay in time, quite often, from the time you decide what you’d like to manifest until the time you experience the evidence that the Universe is about to deliver your goods. Now ...
Views: 1420 - The Destiny Institute Addresses Everything that Could Stop You From Achieving Your God-Given Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Donna LoveteThe Destiny Institute helps you to answer the age old question: What am I suppose to do with my life? Most people want to live a life of significance. They want to know that their life mattered and that they made an impact on the lives of others. The best way to live a life of significance is ...
Views: 954 - The Six Stages to Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Denis DixonSetting goals works much better than not setting them. Successful people from all walks of life have always set goals, and find the process to be an integral part of their life achievements. When the concept of goal setting was first introduced, everyone was very enthusiastic with this new ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Setting a Goal is Not Enough - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost successful people admit that they are goal-setters. They consistently set and achieve their goals. You may wonder HOW they can set and achieve their goals on a consistent basis and I want to tell you about the “how.” It’s not enough to just set a goal. You must also become who you ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Why People Don't Get What They Want - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Elizabeth TobinWhat do you think is the number one reason why most people don't get what they want? I'll tell you. It's because they are indecisive -- They don't know what they want! Take a moment and think about how you feel when you are unclear and unfocused. Do you procrastinate? Do you go from one task ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Success is not just about setting goals - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Andrew HortonAfter you have invested time into creating a crystal clear picture of what you want your future to look like, you have set realistic goals that will stretch you and move you towards achieving just that in your life. You have given yourself something to aim for, success is not a destination, it ...
Views: 1608 - Do You Know Your Ultimate Vision and Ultimate Purpose? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sijith SalimBefore we begin our success journey - we have to define our Ultimate Vision and our Ultimate Purpose for what we want. Unless we are clear about the two, it will be a very difficult task to live our dreams and achieve our vision. For a vision to be powerful, it needs to have a ...
Views: 4668(1 vote) - The Answer to Your Prayers - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Julie DonleyHave you ever prayed for something and wished for it and worked hard to get it but it just doesn’t come? We have all been in this place where we want something so badly we can almost taste it and it’s not here. We wonder ‘why?’ and often think, “Why me?” or “Why NOT me?” It is frustrating and ...
Views: 1394 - 3 Important Questions to Ask to Make Your Dream a Reality - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Claire McGeeEveryone has a dream. Everyone has the ability to imagine what life can be like. We all wonder or “wish I could” do things. Yet many people continue to place that dream aside and go with the flow of everyday life. If you are someone who is ready to do something different or incorporate ...
Views: 938 - Stick to “The Process” and Build Rituals for Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Jack TallevastHave you ever wondered how many people achieve their sales goals and others don’t? It’s all about preparation and developing the routines and rituals that reinforce the actions that produce the goals. The other day I was watching a golf tournament and I noticed something that reinforced my ...
Views: 2678 - Are You Struggling With Your Pricing? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniThe experts say, “Raise your prices. Slash your prices. Follow this model. Give it away for free. Jack up your price and then put in on sale or give huge commissions to those selling it.” When you’re a heart-centered CEO you want your customers to feel like they received great value from ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Eliminating Limiting Beliefs in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jack TallevastAs we go through life, we all remember those little voices in our head that we attached to a belief somewhere in our life. This article is about getting them under control. We remember those beliefs as: 1. Never ask anyone about money. 2. Eat all your food. Kids are starving in the ...
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