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- I Choose To Have A Good Day - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Claire McGee“A man without a plan for the day is lost before he starts.” ~ Lewis K. Bendele What is meant by the above quote is, many people become so familiar with the daily routine of responsibility, duties and heavy workloads, we lose sight of the many great accomplishments we have achieved throughout ...
Views: 3699(3 votes) - How to Double Your Income in 35 Days - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from John BarkerYou want to take a big step to the next level, don’t you? You want to reach a big goal; you want to increase your income; you want a breakthrough that transforms your life –not just makes it a little better . . . The big question is how? You’ve read the books. You’ve set goals. Maybe you’ve ...
Views: 3685(2 votes) - Defining Your Roadmap to Success - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from Chandra LynnImagine singing in front of an arena full of adoring, screaming fans, and feeling the high that comes from being center stage. Then, imagine going from the stage to your own luxury tour bus and hearing nothing but the hum of wheels on the road and feeling severely lonely and unsatisfied with ...
Views: 3663(1 vote) - How to Build a Strong Framework for your Life Blueprint - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from WEE DILTSIntroduction In order to build a strong framework for your blueprint for living, you’ll need to learn a thing or two about writing goals. Think of goals as the framework for your dream house or your dream life. You’ve decided to make changes in your life. You’ve spent some time reading, ...
Views: 3663 - One Goal at a Time - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Jeff GainesA great analogy that helps to understand self-discipline is that it is like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. You must push your limits in order to make it stronger. Just like with working out, if you lift weights that are too light, you won’t make any progress. At the ...
Views: 3663(1 vote) - Successful People Focus on Their Goals - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day, I came across a succinct statement on goal setting and goal achievement from Denis Waitely… "The secret to productive goal setting is in establishing clearly defined goals, writing them down and then focusing on them several times a day with words, pictures and emotions as if ...
Views: 3661(3 votes) - Time Sensitive Goals & Interdependent Goals - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! The “T” in the SMART goal formula represents time-sensitivity. That is, our goals should have a specific date associated to them. However, there are two kinds of dates that can be associated with a goal. The first may be obvious. This is a hard date. A hard date is a ...
Views: 3655(4 votes) - A Process for Aligning Your Personal and Professional Goals - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Lisa MininniGiven that the average new entrepreneur puts in over 60 hours per week and has family responsibilities to consider, you may experience goal conflicts in your life. This conflict could be a recipe for burnout if you’re unclear about your direction and what it takes to get there. First, it ...
Views: 3627(1 vote) - Demonstrating Strategic Skills - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonEffective leaders are able to devise a strategy which will lead to organizational success and then motivate the organization to follow that strategy. The ability to think strategically comes easier for some people than others, but Beeson believes that following certain guidelines can build a ...
Views: 3624 - The 6 Principles of the Law of Seed and Harvest - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Julie ChristiansenI want to introduce you to a concept that will help you engage the Law of Attraction in a more tangible way. John Assaraf calls it "The Law of Gender" - I call it, "The Law of Seed and Harvest". The law of seed and harvest is something that I have taught and embraced for many years, but within ...
Views: 3606 - 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: 3600(1 vote) - Don’t Miss a Step: Celebrate! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Laurie DuparFor people with ADHD, a familiar strategy to get things done is to be very clear about their goals, break them down into smaller pieces, and complete those smaller pieces in order to carry out the goal. Weekly we plan for what needs to be accomplished. Daily we check and check off our to do ...
Views: 3587(1 vote) - Akeelah and the Bee - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Jill KoenigI am a sponge. I am always learning, no matter what activity I am engaged in. I derive inspiration from everyone and everything around me. I heard a great deal of positive buzz about a movie called "Akeelah and the Bee" which was just released in theaters in America so I went to see what it was ...
Views: 3565 - Forget New Year's Resolutions - They Don't Work - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2005 from Jamie AlbertYou can forget about making New Year's Resolutions if you're hoping for a successful outcome. Most aren't worth the paper they're written on. No less than Mark Twain has written of New Year's Resolutions,"Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can ...
Views: 3519(1 vote) - Simple principles of sports betting in W88 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2021 from Mark JohnSports betting in W88 is a blending of two simple human wants: the enjoyment of the spectacle and wagering on outcomes. Indeed, it is common knowledge that these two practices merge into one another. Any time a fan club assembles, expect shouting and bets. In all sports, as a rule, the date of ...
Views: 3515 - Decision Making and Internal Conflict - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferNever attempt to re-evaluate a decision until you have first acted upon it. If you change your mind, opinion or decision before you have acted upon it you may be falling victim to your own internal conflict. When we re-evaluate a decision it is most likely in an attempt to validate a change of ...
Views: 3510 - A Blueprint for Goal Achieving - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Fred FordThe market is flooded with articles on goal-setting. What about goal achieving? Isn’t that what goals are all about? Here are my 7 Tips for Unfailing Goal Achievement: Tip 1: Ask yourself: What do I WANT? Tip 2: Get a clear image of what that goal looks like as fully ...
Views: 3494(3 votes) - The Magic Visor : A Goal-Setting Story - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Phil JohncockWhat did the visor and box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes have in common? The box of Corn Flakes had a picture of Cinderella, the new Disney animated version. My number one creative project right now is “being in a committed, conscious relationship.” In the fairy tale of ...
Views: 3492 - Productivity and ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Laurie DuparDid you know that the answer to your productivity depends on the first 15 minutes of your day? Physically we know having breakfast in the morning is important to getting the right fuel to sustain our energy and metabolism throughout the day. What we may not realize is that fueling our brain ...
Views: 3489(1 vote) - Black Belt Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Art MasonWhen someone reaches their goal of Black Belt what really changes? They have spent the last 4 to 5 years of their lives working towards this goal, then it is suddenly here and gone. What happens next depends on the individual martial artists. If the person is a self motivated goal oriented ...
Views: 3475(5 votes) - Your Defining Moments - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Jill KoenigRosa Parks Napoleon Hill Rhonda Byrne Mother Teresa What do those legendary individuals have in common? Throughout history, every human being at some point in their life is faced with at least one pivotal life changing experience. Some will even experience a series of events that change the ...
Views: 3468 - I Can Reach My Goals in Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Arina NikitinaSuccess can not be attained overnight. But, still, it can be attained. Funny how people can be so impatient most of the times. Just observe students in the middle of their school life. Instead of being excited that they’ll soon finish education, they would complain of getting bored and wanting ...
Views: 3454 - New Years Resolutions That Work - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Liz CassidyHave you ever set a goal, or had one set for you, and you really believed deep down that you couldn't do it? What happened? You were right weren't you? Conversely have you ever had a goal where you knew for sure that this was a piece of cake? Yes, and you were right again, weren't you? Each News ...
Views: 3449(2 votes) - Choose To Become A Super Achiever - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe majority of people would rather vegetate in front of the television, keep spending major time on minor tasks, spend their days lost in a cycle of “BUSYNESS” and never read another book once they leave school. This makes achieving success and standing out really easy for the select few that ...
Views: 3448(1 vote) - Are Your Goals Too Needy? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from L. Andrew MorganDoes “Need” have a place in personal goal-setting? Meet Beth Ann… Beth Ann looks in the mirror and does not like what she sees. “I am so fat.” she says to herself in a whisper. She feels angry and hopeless. In that moment she thinks that she cannot continue to go on like this and decides ...
Views: 3443(3 votes) - 11 Essential Self-Checking Questions For Goal Achievers - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Russ SmallManaging your goals essentially boils down to personal management, how you manage your "self" over a period of time. How you manage yourself over a period of time is what's known as time management, which is the essence of life management. Life management is about taking control over your ...
Views: 3420 - 3 Reasons Why You Must Have A Vision Board - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaConsider this- you start your weight loss journey all motivated and pumped up. For a week straight you have been eating clean and working out. But as soon as the second week starts you land a huge deal and your entire focus is on the deal now. Good for you, but what about weight loss? Down the ...
Views: 3420 - Life is Good, And With A Little Effort... You Can Make Yours Better! - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Father TimeGet motivated and get serious and start doing some things that you may not want to do, and you will soon find yourself developing some new and better habits! They say that you can break any bad habit within 30 days, and they also say that you can "develop" a new, Good Habit, in 30 days! Start ...
Views: 3410(6 votes) - ***Lighten Your Load And Boost Your Momentum - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)Lighten Your Load And Boost Your Momentum December 18, 2012 Posted In: Momentum By: Dr. Mo We think thoughts all day long and sometimes these thoughts cause us great dismay and worry. When you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and nervous it’s important to practice the skill of listening ...
Views: 3406(3 votes) - How To Make Great Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonHow many times in your life have you put off doing something because you couldn’t decide the best course of action to take? I’ve known people plan to go out for a well earned meal with their partner and end up staying at home because they couldn’t make up their mind between Chinese or Italian. ...
Views: 3386(16 votes) - How to Get and Stay Motivated: Creating Compelling Reasons - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Steve LevinsonWish you had more motivation? Do you set ambitious goals, start off with a bang , and then fizzle out long before the job is done? Do you keep beating yourself up for not following through? Although you're probably thinking "I just lack motivation," there's a good chance that all you're ...
Views: 3385(3 votes) - Personal Commitment - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linda WintertonIn this world of instant gratification, high speed technology and a ‘quick fix’ mentality it seems that many people have abdicated responsibility for taking care of themselves. This is evidenced by the growing obesity rate, the rise in substance abuse and even the number of stress related ...
Views: 3380(3 votes) - How to Multi-Task Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANFor most of us achieving calmness in our lives is a worthy and desirable, albeit somewhat lofty goal. A friend shared with me the following formula to achieving inner peace, something she heard on a popular TV show. “The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and ...
Views: 3353(6 votes) - Book Review: The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Stephanie AnastasioThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Goal Setting. Goal Setting involves setting a specific, time targeted personal or business objective. In order for both short term and long term goals to be met, they must be realistic and clearly defined. Joanne Roibu is the ...
Views: 3350 - Why Setting Goals Is So Important - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Beate CheletteWe usually think of the New Year as the time to set goals and figure out what we want to achieve. But right now is a good time to check in on those goals and determine if they’re realistic and attainable. Of course there are the obvious ones: you want to be happy, have fun, improve personal ...
Views: 3325 - 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: 3303 - You Are the Creator of Your Own Life Story - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineDaily OM When you remember that you are the author of your own life story, you are free to create a masterpiece. We all have our own life story. It is filled with relationships and events that help shape who we are and what we believe to be true about the world. Depending on our ...
Views: 3301(2 votes) - 5 Tricks to Maintaining Momentum toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Donna Marie ThompsonWe all have goals – some are very difficult, while others are less so. How do you keep on track with all of your goals? What is the secret to meeting every goal every time? One of the biggest challenges we face in setting and reaching our goals is that many of us have too many goals going on ...
Views: 3288(3 votes) - Building Personal Credibility - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonBuilding, demonstrating and proving credibility is one of the most important things we can do as people who seek to accomplish interesting goals and live successful lives. But it’s also highly misunderstood, and many people don’t have a clue how to make credibility work for ...
Views: 3282 - Goal Setting 20 Minute Tutorial: The Blueprint - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Mike JonesWhy is goal setting important? Because without goals you don't go anywhere! Whenever you see anything worthwhile being done anywhere, it is because someone is behind it with a passion, a belief and a goal! When it comes to your personal life and your business, goal setting can make the ...
Views: 3274 - Setting Goals and Shaping Your Future - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI often start my Wellness On The Go™ workshops with information about the importance of setting goals. By a show of hands, I ask the audience to demonstrate how many of them have goals, and whether or not these goals have been documented. Throughout the course of my workshops I have come to ...
Views: 3274(5 votes) - Goals & Commitments - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisGoals & Commitments Don’t confuse a commitment with a goal! Commitments are things that you WILL do. Goals are things that you WOULD LIKE TO do. I would say that anything that is not in your control would NOT be something you could make a COMMITMENT to. IE: “I’ll make a ...
Views: 3261(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 2 Chapter 1) -- The Preparations - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 2 began in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture in the winter of 2009, and ended in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata four weeks later in January 2010. Last summer (2012), ...
Views: 3261 - Keys to Success in Life - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from cedric riceSuccess is not something that is haphazard or that happens quickly in life. People who are successful generally find success after they have worked hard and persevered through many trying times. The thing that makes people successful is when opportunity meets hard work. Many people find ...
Views: 3236 - ***How To Use Momentum Thinking Tools To Deal With Adversities - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)January 4, 2013 Posted in: MoHow By: Dr. Mo Life serves up all kinds of situations that most people call problems. For most people these problems are sources of upset, dismay, and they are often dealt with in unhealthy and destructive ways. In this post I will describe three momentum mind ...
Views: 3234(4 votes) - Your Goals Must Be Crystal Clear! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Gary DalyYour goals must be easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Albert Einstein knew how to set and achieve goals and once said “If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.” These are wise words from a wise man, so it’s vital to pay heed of Albert’s wisdom. You must be ...
Views: 3231 - How to Relax Between Competitive Exam Preparations? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Soffia AndersonOne of the most common problems faced by students while studying for an IIT entrance exam is severe anxiety or nervousness. Since the result of the exam can totally change your future, so the very process of preparing for the IIT entrance exam can be a stressful experience. Any delays in the ...
Views: 3212 - Why do people not follow through on their goals and plans and how to correct this problem. - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from David SamuelIf you are on your own, it is very hard to get yourself motivated and continue forward. But if you have someone to work with, you have much more power. Two people together can do the work of four people each on their own. But more importantly, when you are alone, you may not get anything done at ...
Views: 3178(3 votes) - Organized Thinking Skills And Successful Achievement - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Practical Side Of Self Improvement From changing our core beliefs and fundamental mindsets using techniques like meditation, yoga, self hypnosis and others, to simply fine tuning and sharpening existing success skills, self improvement is not only about improving our lives, but our world ...
Views: 3156 - 10 Millionaire habits - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Damien ThomasThere are fundamental habits that all millionaires share so that they can do more, have more, share more and be masters of their own destiny. While there are a lot more than 10 habits that they need before coming successful millionaires, here are the top 10: Habit number one: Goals Goals ...
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