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- 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: 1449 - 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: 1340(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: 1448 - 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: 1508 - 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: 1397 - 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: 1319 - 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: 944 - How to Identify Your First Self-Empowerment Goal - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 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: 1713(1 vote) - Successful Personal Goal Setting - Setting Your Goals for Daily Review and Visualization - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 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: 2389(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: 1469 - 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: 1495(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: 1080 - 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: 2290(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: 1571(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: 1199 - 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: 993 - 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: 1047 - 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: 1257 - 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: 1731 - 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 ...
Views: 879 - 4 Ways to Increase Revenue Before 2016 - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Tracey OsborneThere are less than 4 months left in 2015, but that gives you plenty of time to meet and exceed your revenue goals for the year, if you’re smart about it. These four ideas will turn up your sales volume before New Year’s… 1. Find the money sweet spot. Ever heard of the hedgehog ...
Views: 1242 - The Scientific Process Behind Making Wishes Come True - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from SelfGrowth.com StaffI've told people thousands of times that they've just got to ask for what they want. And I find that most people only have one problem with this directive . . . They don't KNOW what they want! You can't ask for what you want unless you know what it is! In this exercise, I'm going to start ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - Productivity – You Have to Write a Plan - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Alice CalchProductivity isn’t something you pull out of thin air. It happens because you have several traits – a strong work ethic, the ability to focus on tasks that need to be accomplished, and the ability to organize your work life well. Part of that organization is a consistent habit of planning each ...
Views: 1456 - Ready, Fire, Aim - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2015 from Dawn ShulerI’ve had several coaching calls lately where my sweet little clients want everything to be perfect before they hit the “Go” button. They want “it” to be perfect. They want everything figured out. They want assurance that it’s all going to go to plan. Yeah….. that whole planning thing…. see, ...
Views: 1087 - Falling Back Into the Swing of Things - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Tracey OsborneIf you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting the days until your kids are back in school. School has started back up around here and I must say, it’s nice to have peace and quiet again! I love my kids, but I’m more productive when school is in session. However, school starting always ...
Views: 1256 - Quick Tips to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWe've All Been There, Done That Staying on task in order to get things done is an important part of growing your business. As the leader of your pack you must learn to overcome procrastination so that your team can follow in your footsteps and be highly productive on your behalf at all ...
Views: 1077 - Busy or Productive? Here's 15 Differences - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from John UngerBusy people drive me crazy. The whirlwind of their lives, at work and at home, reminds me of a hover craft or a hydrofoil boat – never touching the ground or the water. It’s as if they have permanent ADHD with no medication, and that impairment forces more and more activity just for activity’s ...
Views: 1343 - Why Setting the Wrong Goals Can Easily Prevent Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from Dave Smith"If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there." You've likely heard this saying used to emphasize the importance of setting goals. Whether fitness-related, for your career, or focused on personal pursuits, setting concrete goals is key to success. Isn't that right? As ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - How to Meet Your Clients’ Needs and Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAs a successful business owner you want nothing more than to thrive by doing what you do best. You want to be of service to your clients and to be valued for that. You want to see the fruits of your labor rewarded. You want to make a good living doing what you love. Of course you do! I do, ...
Views: 1306 - Enough Is Enough - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Morice MabryDo you ever feel like you’re not where you’re supposed to be? Are you working in a field outside of your true talents? Do you feel trapped and locked in a box? Are you tired of starting projects and never finishing? Does the day seem to fly by and you feel as though nothing was ...
Views: 971 - Start With Your Goal In Mind to Maximize Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Carrie GreeneI was at a new restaurant. They handed me a menu. I opened it and the first thing listed was dessert. I knew it was going to be a fabulous meal. My husband laughs at me because I always look at a menu in reverse order. What desserts do they have? What, if anything, am I going to want? Is ...
Views: 975 - Clarity Will Bring You Closer to Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comJanet and Chris Attwood, internationally renowned Passion Test Founders, share: “Your passions are the pipelines to your soul. When you are connected to your passions, you feel happy, self-motivated, fulfilled, engaged, and worthwhile. And when you are disconnected from your true purpose, you ...
Views: 1586 - The SMART Way To Success - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Success doesn’t just happen because you expect it to if you wait around long enough, it happens ONLY when you make it so…It has been said by more than one wise-man (and wise-woman); “If You Don’t Know Where You Are Going, There Is A Fair Chance You Will End Up Somewhere ...
Views: 1320 - Think Big and Act Boldly to Expand Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDid you know that business owners who have a BIG vision and BIG goals are more likely to succeed in expanding their business? There is data to support the value of setting high goals for yourself in business. And that's exciting! Why? Because I believe that most of us as entrepreneurs DID ...
Views: 1650 - Shrink Wrap or Unwrap: The Best Way To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Ursula Jorch"I can't afford it right now," Laine said in a small voice. I could feel even over the phone how her energy was shrinking, moving away from what she wanted but felt she couldn't have. Laine's not alone. Her dilemma is one we all face, over and over again, as we move through this journey as ...
Views: 1122 - 5 ways to Avoid Dream Crushing Failure - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonFailure is a part of life. Everyone experiences a degree of it from time to time, but there is failure and then there is dream crushing failure! This is the one that we need to avoid at all costs. So here are 5 ways to do just that! 1) Avoid Dead-lines - Dead-lines are an asset when used ...
Views: 1548 - The Importance of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: For some, the setting of personal goals is a relatively simple task, while for (plenty of) others it’s just not the norm’…the“secrets” of how to set goals seem out of reach – hence, there’s a whole mass of people just blustering their way through life and taking whatever ...
Views: 1503 - Setting Goals for Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Erik TozierTo be successful, it takes a motivated individual who has set goals and is willing to follow through with these goals. To reach the top and succeed in your purpose, I believe that setting goals is very important. Here are some tips and pointers on why setting goals is key for success. Setting ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Your To-Be List is More Powerful Than Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWant to change your life? Focus more on who you want to be than what you want to do. You could visit every continent, tap dance at the Taj Mahal, dine with the Queen of England, run a million dollar business, and still be miserable. Or you could live in a small one-horse town, never leave, ...
Views: 1211 - Usually I'm the Transaction Coordinator but Sometimes I'm the Coach - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Michelle SpaldingRecently I had a conversation with a client who we coordinate transactions for, she’d been working hard, and she hadn’t written a contact in almost a month. Needless to say she was frustrated! She told me she looked around the office saw others were having success, doing the same things she ...
Views: 1119 - Systems = More Free Time and $$ - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Michelle SpaldingOne of my favorite books is The EMyth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. The book tells the story of why many small businesses fail and offers suggestions on preventing it. Much of it has to do with systems, or lack thereof. Systems are what can help you take your business to the next level. ...
Views: 951 - Ditch The “Have-To’s” and Get To The (Way More Fun) “Want-To’s”! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Noelle NelsonEver notice the list of “have-to’s” you’ve got going? As in ‘have-to’ get up and get yourself going, ‘have-to’ get everybody fed-dressed-out-the-door, ‘have-to’ get to work, ‘have-to’ do the work, ‘have-to’ put up with a boss/co-worker/client you can’t stand, ‘have-to’ run the errands, do the ...
Views: 1558 - *8* Life-Altering Decisions to Guarantee an Unexplainable Miraculous Transformation - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from John Di LemmeJohn Di Lemme Life-Altering Decision #1 - Talk - Champions talk differently than everyone else. They use different words. Their words empower them to grow beyond limitations. Their words also breathe life into others. Success is an accent. Champions develop their success accent through what ...
Views: 1601 - 4 Great Career Paths and How to Pursue Them - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from Meghan BelnapIn this day and age, the job market is more competitive than ever. For those of us who don't have a clear idea of exactly what it is that we want to do with our lives, it can be stressful to try to choose what career path to pursue. It can be a good idea to choose your career path based on what ...
Views: 2754 - Five Steps to a Rock Solid Business Foundation for Solo Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Larry Freeborg“An accurate plan poorly implemented is more successful and effective than a vague or generic plan implemented with brilliant precision.” – Author unknown Just about everyone in the business world agrees that planning is important and has some value. Before you can decide on an approach to ...
Views: 1240 - Build Your Profitable Business – Starting Now - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you ever feel like it's an uphill battle to build your business so that it's profitable? Well, you're not alone! Most entrepreneurs begin their business because of their passion. Who knew there was so much to learn about how to make that passion profitable, right? I know that business ...
Views: 1273 - Why do you settle for less when you could be extraordinary? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Clement McGrathWhat does it mean to live in an extraordinary life, in your own unique way? First of all be aware that it does not mean you have to be larger than life and be involved in super-human achievements. Nor does it mean you have to be famous and stride across the world stage for all to see and admire. ...
Views: 1450 - What is Your Word-of-the-Year for 2015? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Andrea NovakowskiIf you’re a longtime reader of my Tip of the Week (thank you!), then you know that every January I ask my clients to pick a word to guide them throughout the year: a word summarizing their intentions for the year to come. I do the same exercise myself using Christine Kane’s powerful workbook, ...
Views: 1318 - How To Motivate Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Patricia BrawleyHaving to do something you don’t want to do isn’t hard to imagine. We run into it almost every day. It usually involves change, time, attitude and choice, but not necessarily in that order. There are some things we are faced with that bring out the two-year-old in us as we tantrum and say ...
Views: 1139 - 5 Ingredients For Your Wellbeing In 2015 - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Patricia BrawleyA new year brings with it new possibilities. It’s a chance to start over (again). We set goals, make resolutions to end harmful behaviors and learn healthy ones. Consider adding these 5 ingredients for your wellbeing in 2015: 1. What gives your life meaning? Are you involved with something ...
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