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- 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: 3006(1 vote) - 5 Actionable Tips How to Overcome Procrastination During Working Days - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Dante MunnisProcrastination is a poison for any career. No matter if you are an employee or the employer, the inability to meet deadlines is always going to reflect into bad results. And even if you manage to get things done at the last minute, it leaves you with the certainty that you could have done ...
Views: 969 - Epic Ideas to Improve Your Boring Blog - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Susan MelonyWith search engines being as advanced as they are today, anybody can do a keyword search and be provided with hundreds of links related to their keyword within a few seconds. After all, it’s no secret that there is more online content today than there has been at any other time in history. It’s ...
Views: 1146(2 votes) - How to Set an Intention - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comBy creating an intention, we become clear about what we want to accomplish and at the end of the day, we know how to measure our progress. When we set an intention, we connect with the deeper meaning of our desires and we pause to make our actions meaningful. This allows us to progress towards ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Five Secrets to Remain Focused When Your Back is Against the Wall - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Winifred BraggStay Focused on your Goals!! Basketball often teaches us valuable lessons that we can apply to our own lives. During the 2016 NBA finals, for instance, whether you were rooting for the Golden State Warriors or the Cleveland Cavaliers, we witnessed a number of viable strategies that can be used ...
Views: 772 - 3 Ways to Make Sure You’re Prepared for Grad School - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2016 from Magoosh Test PrepIf you’re thinking of going to grad school, it’s important to know what to expect. Are you truly ready for graduate studies? To make sure that you’re prepared for a graduate degree, there are a few things you should think about. Know how your grad degree will be different from your undergrad ...
Views: 1296 - Someday I’ll... get around to writing that book - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Kathleen GageHow often have you said, “Today’s the day!” regarding something you are committed to changing. Yet, by day’s end you either didn’t do what you said you would do or you did something that directly sabotaged your success? This often happens with experts who swear up and down they are going to ...
Views: 830 - 30 Day Challenges...They DO Work! - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Kathleen GageWhen I initially agreed to do a 30 Day Blog Challenge, I had no idea how beneficial it would be. Eleven days into the experience, I’m finding it has given me a new level of discipline and focus that has far reaching benefits. It was during a private mastermind meeting with my clients that I ...
Views: 949 - Five Tips to Controlling Summertime Chaos - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Jaynine HowardRegardless of your age, marital or socioeconomic status, at one time or another, you will experience stress and anxiety. Each changing season produces different stressors. Summertime has the pendulum swinging from how to keep children from fighting and saying they are bored to keeping them free ...
Views: 727 - Commitment Equates to Visibility - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Kathleen GageAsk a room full of entrepreneurs what their greatest challenge is and, more times than not, the answer is, “Finding clients.” Actually, it’s not so much finding clients as it is finding the right clients. Imagine if you didn’t have to search out clients because they found you because you are ...
Views: 1319 - Commitment Equates to Visibility - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Kathleen GageAsk a room full of entrepreneurs what their greatest challenge is and, more times than not, the answer is, “Finding clients.” Actually, it’s not so much finding clients as it is finding the right clients. Imagine if you didn’t have to search out clients because they found you because you are ...
Views: 1145 - Crossing the Motivation Chasm – How to Build a Bridge to Achieve Life’s Goals with Purpose - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Doug DvorakGoal setting. It is something which everyone attempts to do, yet only a couple of people actually can make it work. The challenge that most individuals face is dedication and commitment. As soon as your journey begins, hurdles and obstacles arise, and this is where many people wind up quitting. ...
Views: 1032(2 votes) - How to Set Up and Maintain Your Writing Habit - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Dante MunnisStarting writing, that’s easy. It’s the continuing that’s the hard part. And yet if you’re not writing consistently you can’t really call yourself a writer – a dreamer, maybe but not a writer. So what makes it so hard to continue writing? The first piece of the puzzle we’re going to have to ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Performance improvement in healthcare - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2016 from Ashis KumarParticipants will be able to use these methods to not only comply with the accreditation requirements but also to enhance the goal of "first do no harm." Examples from health care industry are covered along with guidance on which methods are much more productive and proactive at the same time ...
Views: 899 - Michael Mantell's 3 Rules for Summer Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Michael MantellIt’s that time of the year again when we begin to think of warmer weather, and that means trips to the beach. And that means, bathing suits. And that means others seeing our bodies. And that means, uh oh. For some, it also means. “twice-a-days.” You know, working out twice daily. For others, ...
Views: 763 - 3 Keys to Achieve Your Goals and Make Your Business Better Than Ever - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerThis year just has to be better than last year, right? But how do you start? You know you're destined to build your business and yet... you have doubts that you can make things happen. You aren't sure what needs to change. Or where to start. I know how that is. I hear it from my clients ...
Views: 1067 - HOW TO HACK YOUR BRAIN FOR MOTIVATION: The Power of Deadline - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from James MapesI have realized and accepted the harsh fact that I sometimes keep myself busy without being productive, that is - I procrastinate. Recently, guilt has begun to creep into my consciousness and guilt in any form is unacceptable to me. So, here I am writing about how to break through ...
Views: 1345 - Resolutions Systemic Difficulty - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from John SteelyResolutions and goals are very similar; they both represent something we want to achieve. However, they differ on their effectiveness. Goals are considered to be a foundation stone of success, depending on your definition of success, whereas resolutions have, according to some studies, a 97% ...
Views: 1305 - Compelling Goals become Extraordinary Outcomes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2016 from Sandra MiniereDo you create long and short-term goals? Do you write down your goals or intentions? Do you create a blueprint for your day? As a success coach, I help individuals create and implement goals. Whether I am coaching a person about a life goal or an executive about leadership goals, I see ...
Views: 872 - 5 Ways to Stay on Track With Your Creative Goals - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2016 from Sarah Koestner"Do not underestimate the thrill of trying." ~ Julia Cameron A few days ago, I got an idea for a book. I sat down at the computer and an outline flew out of me. It felt like this was the book I was born to write. In the process of writing the outline I entered that "flow state" where I felt ...
Views: 1191 - Don’t be a mindless zombie - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectNo matter what we do, whatever we say, or how much we don’t want to, we’re all going to die eventually. I know you probably think that this is a terrible way to start off an article, but sadly we all know it’s true. The thing is, nobody knows when they’re going to ‘go’, and I’m sure if we did ...
Views: 975 - Personal Finance Decisions to Make Before you're 30 - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from James BurbankAlthough the thirties are the new twenties, there are certain decisions you need to take to make sure you and your future family are never going to lack funds. Twenties may be the years when most of us simply decide to party for a decade, but then again, some of us prefer to work hard so we ...
Views: 832 - How Do You Become an Olympic Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerIf you've ever watched any of the Olympics, you saw plenty of high-caliber, legends-in-the-making athletes. So how DO you become an Olympic legend - or in our case, an Olympic entrepreneur? I think it all begins and ends with your choices. In fact, it really boils down to making ...
Views: 978 - The Missing Ingredient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe are already two weeks into the new year and most peoples’ new year’s resolutions are history. It’s a common and interesting phenomena. Goals often don't last - sometimes we don't even get started on them or fall back into old habits creating the same old results. I know your year can ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - New Year Resolutions--Getting Into the Right Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Estra RoellAre you one of the majority of people who, with the best of intentions, set new year resolutions, only to have them fading into distant memory by the end of January? Research from the University of Scranton found that just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals. So, what is the ...
Views: 928 - 7 Ways to Make 2016 Your Year - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether or not you make New Year’s resolutions, this is a great time to take on new projects and lay out your goals for the year. Here’s some inspiration to make sure that 2016 is everything you hope it will be. 1. “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” Have you ever heard ...
Views: 1031 - Goal-Setting Achievement How-To - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us set goals in our lives. Even people who say they do not set any goals are doing so anyway. For example, we plan to wake up, to go to sleep, to eat, to drink, call a friend, and so on. A goal does not have to be complex or a life-coaching nor a mumbo-jumbo thing. And I know you are ...
Views: 940 - Changes in Vibes - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectFor the past few months, I've noticed that certain things around me have changed. It’s both the environment and the people. The reason is, my vibes aren't the same as it was before this. It’s amazing how these things come into action if you really take notice the changes over time. Let me ...
Views: 966 - Attract Clients with Little Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniAs a business owner or sales person, your biggest challenge is attracting a steady flow of ideal clients. ‘Selling’ people on how great your products or services are can feel inauthentic and sometimes cheesy. The internet is full of experts and systems that tell you that their process will ...
Views: 1445 - How to Start This Year Ten Steps Ahead in Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerHappy New Year! I hope you've had a wonderful holiday season; I know I have. It's been overflowing with vacations, friends, family, and some much needed down time. But now that the New Year is upon us, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite ways of ringing it in to ensure you elevate ...
Views: 914 - Time Travel to Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Anne CookMeet Ricardo Alvaranga, a 24-year-old contractor that came to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay from Jamaica to save money and open a business back home. The following letter is something Ricardo hopes for. I asked him to sit in the future mentally and watch his dream unfold in his mind. He was to ...
Views: 1115 - Decision Making - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Lior KDecision Definition Decision can be defined as the selection of the most preferred and suitable outcome for the situation. According to Harald Ofstad, when a person makes a decision it means that he may have a positive behavior for something, or that he may have made up his mind for a certain ...
Views: 1044(2 votes) - Don’t Settle: Get Inspired With New Year’s Resolutions for What You Really Want! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Noelle NelsonAtlanta’s Homeward Choir, a group of 26 homeless men from Atlanta’s Central Night Shelter, was invited to sing at the White House in December of 2015. When the group got the invitation--and how that came about is a wonderful story --among the many questions the choir members asked of their ...
Views: 1015 - Year End Wrap Up - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniThe end of the year can either be one of the most relaxing times or it can be hectic. Sometimes it’s a little of both. Preparation for the holidays and travel are only a part of the year-end priorities. The end of the year is a good time for reflection on what has been and what you’d like to ...
Views: 1059 - 21 Routines to Renew You in the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAs we're closing out this year and welcoming a new one, I want to talk to you a little bit about the importance of renewal. Each year is a clean slate. Each day is a fresh start. So let's take advantage of that, shall we? It's time to incorporate some revitalizing and renewal practices ...
Views: 1033 - Fall – A Time of Change, Preparation and Action! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbFall means to me a new beginning and a fresh start. The turning leaves, the crisp air, seeing the children head back to school, getting focused and back to a full work week all creates in me a sense of bitter sweet. I am sad to see the lazy days of summer pass, the chill in the air signaling ...
Views: 962 - The Fallacy Of Running Two Businesses At Once - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI am all for you having everything… You know that, right? I completely believe in your ability to conquer the world and make all the money, impact all the people you want… It is absolutely something you are capable of… However, I see you stuck in place getting no results because you ...
Views: 769 - How to Identify Your First Self-Empowerment Goal - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardAs soon as you've made that decision, it's time to target where you like to change your life. What goals do you desire to set? And most importantly, what is the first goal you're intending to tackle? You may have career goals like going back to school, getting a promotion, or starting your ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Successful Personal Goal Setting - Setting Your Goals for Daily Review and Visualization - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon EdwardIf this sounds familiar, it might be because you are trying to achieve your goals in the wrong way. Following through with your goals means you need to know the right way to achieve them. In other words, you need a goal setting success plan. Here are 10 steps for goal setting success to get ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - How Does Your Attitude Affect Your Life and Career Planning Success? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWhen it comes to being successful in one's life or career, many of us think that those who are blessed with intelligence or high IQ are the ones who are likely to achieve success. There is new research from Stanford University, however, that challenges this belief. According to psychologist ...
Views: 1018 - THE FOUR FINGER GOAL ACHEIVING THEORY - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Abhishek VyasBefore we move directly towards this Four Finger Goal Achieving Theory, let us first get clear view about the term GOAL. “A desirable, observable and measurable target or objective to be accomplished in a set period of time.” - Abhishek Vijaykumar Vyas. The Theory: The four fingers ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - How Can You Financially Reinvent Yourself? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsThe Way Most People Look Online Business Many people start an online business, or any small business that doesn't require a huge amount of start-up capitol, and then just. . . give up! What's worse, they blame the business model saying, "Oh, that thing doesn't work". What's really funny to ...
Views: 786 - Best Goal-Setting & Motivational Apps - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2015 from Jane HurstYou can use your mobile devices and the Internet for a lot more than texting, taking selfies, and playing games. You can also use it to make your life better by taking advantage of goal-setting and motivational apps. There are loads of these apps available to use on all of your devices, and they ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - Are You A Perfectionist? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from janine kennedyIf you relate to the following, you may indeed be a perfectionist: You are very critical of yourself You are afraid of making mistakes You think in terms of ‘black and white’ You continually need approval from others You set unattainable goals for yourself You find it hard to ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - What Matters Most - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHow often have you taken time to identify what truly matters to you - what you are passionate about and would like to explore if you “just could”? "Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." ~ Oprah Winfrey As identified in the 2014 Gallup study, about ...
Views: 867 - Success And Process - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Ernst MarcSuccess and process Success is not an accident, it doesn’t happen randomly. The Oxford dictionary says that success means 1. „The accomplishment of an aim or purpose”; or 2. „The attainment of fame, wealth, or social status”; or 3. „A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains ...
Views: 749 - Are You at a Threshold Moment? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2015 from Dawn ShulerWe all have those times where we can just chug along in our businesses and lives…. la la la la. We’re good. We’re happy. It’s status quo at its best. And then that all changes. We want more. We’re ready. Status quo is not good enough. So, then we have a decision to make. I call this a ...
Views: 739 - Are You Meeting Your Goals? Here’s How to Find Out - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Tracey OsborneThis is the perfect time of year to think about goals – goals you’ve accomplished so far in 2015, goals you still want to meet before the year ends, and goals you start setting for 2016. There are the 3 determinations to figure out what your goals are and whether or not you are meeting ...
Views: 944 - The Most Important Type Of Smart Goal Setting For Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantDo you know what the most important kind of smart goal setting is for your life? We all have goals that we set and we know the importance of smart goal setting and it's one of those topics that gets beaten to death and a lot of us don't want to hear about goal setting anymore. We're sick ...
Views: 1244 - What's vital: A goal or the process of the goal? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2015 from SIMPHIWE MOKWENARecently I was reviewing my goals to check how I am doing so far. Checking whether I was flowing towards my dreams or flowing away from them. As I was reviewing my goals I found that I was flowing 70% towards my dreams and 30% away from them. I wasn’t quite surprised because I know that ...
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