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I was interviewed about my new audio program (The Abundance Paradigm) while in Chicago recording it. The host asked, “Joe, with the economy in the tank and sinking, what are we to do?”
“How do you know it’s sinking?” I asked. “Where did you hear about it?”
He seemed surprised by my ... Views: 1343
In this post I will show you why it’s important to always take perfect action, what prevents people from doing everything perfectly and how to start doing things in the best way you can.
Why taking perfect action is important
When we do everything in the best way we can we feel at peace ... Views: 1282
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain, American writer
Although I've never really ... Views: 1747
Have you ever been in a crowded or loud place and you just want to tune it all out? Or maybe the sheer stress in life has just overwhelmed you so much that you feel like your head is going to explode? Now is not the time to collapse into fear and anxiety mode — now is the time to turn down the ... Views: 1001
Positive thinking is not enough to achieve internal balance, happiness, and to experience our full potential.
Negative thoughts are a constant expression of lack, while positive thoughts and affirmations are positive expressions of allowing and materializing our desires, therefore it is much ... Views: 1266
You have a dream, you have a desire, you have a passion.
There is something inside of you that keeps coming back, something you really, really want to do.
It is more than a dream; it is a strong desire. That something, that desire makes use of your talents, uses your skills, your ... Views: 1092
Personal development has a profound effect on our successes as human beings. Often I would come across books at home when I was a teen that momma would have and i’d scan over them. I believe she read some of them. All us are that way on some level. She said, when we don’t have real purpose and ... Views: 1025
You’re increasing your sales. Your team is more productive. You get out of the office earlier to do what you love with those you love…
…and yet there’s something missing. You struggle to keep all the business plates spinning simultaneously. It’s exhausting to be you some days. Your family and ... Views: 1239
Are you living your life on Purpose? Or, are you simply living to get through each day?
You are created for a specific Purpose. This Purpose is to be lived out each day. One step taken each day towards fulfilling this Purpose. Earl Nightengale once defined success as "The progressive ... Views: 1270
by Annabelle Drumm
WHAT IS INSPIRATION? WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. From nudging you into a different driving lane on the highway, taking you into a shop where you find just what you’re looking for, through to a jolt from the blue that changes your ... Views: 1818
FIVE PILLARS OF HAPPINESS
by
Bill Cottringer
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” ~Dalai Lama.
Happiness is the end game goal of living. Whatever it is you are doing, it is to secure happiness. In a paradoxical way, how you define happiness ... Views: 2549
We find ourselves in the midst of summer with August on the horizon. In many cultures, August is the harvest—the reaping the rewards of what you planted last spring. August is also a time to pause, reflect and refresh.
This is the time to slow down a bit, take stock of where you are and ... Views: 1695
Many people may not realise this but at the heart of the universe and the planet that we live on, well-being is at the core. All is well and everything is as it should be. We can either allow this well-being or we can resist it but the well-being flows just the same.
Human beings are an ... Views: 1154
Commitment, dedication, focus, intention and persistence are all key attributes we must have when we want to achieve our goals and live our dream. But the true key that unlocks the big doors is hope. We must consistently apply hope in order to dream it and live it.
Hope is a feeling that ... Views: 1366
As the son of an artist, I’ve always marveled at those who possess artistic skills. The ability to take an idea, a block of marble, or a brush and canvas, and convert it into a work of art, truly amazes me. I appreciate all forms of art, whether it be centuries old or still-drying paint, for ... Views: 3026
I was in a Reno airport when I first heard the news. I had an immediate gut reaction. Looking at the newspapers I saw the headlines announcing Superman was dead. He was a great actor. He was of my generation, and he was important to us. And then there’s something else, he was my exact age. The ... Views: 1246
Finding your inspiration as a writer most certainly helps unleash your creative imagination which is essential for anyone using content online! It doesn't matter what initially inspired you but what is important is learning to use this feeling to improve your writing and productivity! As many ... Views: 1101
Good morning to all…..
These summer mornings are great. We take things a little slower than normal and the pace, I do believe, suits me just fine. How about you?
As I was out on a walk the other day I noticed how beautiful many of the homes around me are. How tall they stand, how clean ... Views: 1069
Around 1994 my life was changed by a book called Spiritual Politics.
It helped me see the big picture of global conflicts and gave me an elevated view of what was happening. It delivered a fascinating analysis of the cosmic, karmic and metaphysical reasons behind politics, world affairs and ... Views: 1176
I worked for several years as a Sales Executive. The manager of the Sales Department would always stress, Consistency Over Time, Equals Profits. It was such a potent statement that I wrote it down and began to see how it applied to all of life’s goals, not just in the Sales Profession.
I do not ... Views: 1518
Many people out there are naturally gifted with talents that they do not use and they only wait for the right time to use them. The reason is not because they can't, but they don't believe in their abilities and they lack the confidence that they need in order to make things happen. It only ... Views: 1004
Where you came from does not mean that you are destined to be in a certain situation, place, or doing a certain thing. Where you are going depends on you; and the amount of determination and work that you are willing to put forth to get you where you want to be.
Some people forget where they ... Views: 3475
Good morning everyone….
I’m walking on sunshine today. What a beautiful day. A thought came to me this weekend when we were racing around trying to get it all done. I thought, “Just in the nick of time.” How many of us operate that way? “Just in the nick of time.”
We run from one ... Views: 1192
18. The ability to distinguish between important and unimportant things: Sure there are situations where tiny details can be of an immense importance, such as mountain climbing, where the slightest inattention can have fatal consequences. Usually, however, it is important in life, to direct the ... Views: 1339
He said he doesn’t recall the last time he worked a 40 hour week because he works 18 hour days. (!)
He went on to explain that he often spends entire days, one after the other, trying to write a song, and turning up nothing.
But then one day a hit (such as Her Diamonds, Push, Lonely No ... Views: 1199
Many of us have goals and only need a little bit of motivation to get fired up and skyrocket toward where we are. But while many of us have great goals that we could accomplish with a little bit of patience and motivation, only very few of us reach for those potentials. Many of those few people ... Views: 1030
What's your great challenge in life? What is that theme that has run through most of your life? Some great challenges are: not enough, fear of failure, trust issues and speaking your truth.
Just because we are experiencing a challenge doesn't mean:
• that you are "doing" something ... Views: 1219
Are you currently having problems with people at work, family members of friends? Perhaps they want to action something, do something, plan for something … and you can think of nothing worse? So you are at logger heads because they want X and you want Y.
Well in this article I want to offer ... Views: 1949
Ram Dass is a beloved spiritual figure, who teaches and promotes service in ecology, socially-conscious business practices, and care for the dying. His book, Be Here Now, is a great spiritual classic of the 20th century.
Get inspired and motivated today with 10 of the most popular Ram Dass ... Views: 3508
You’ve seen it hundreds of times. Some guy is being interviewed by the local news after he helped prevent some crime or rescued someone in distress. The reporter asks, “Do you consider yourself a hero?” Apparently, this question must be asked in order to test whether or not said person is in ... Views: 1918
Many 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: 1403
Relationship Facts That Get In The Way of Relating
By
Bill Cottringer
“Relationships are the real test to find out if you are as good as you think you are.” ~The author.
Relationships are the real test in life to see if you can be successful in applying all you have learned ... Views: 1421
Sometimes we simply need to have our brains refreshed and cleaned. In our daily life we stumble upon so many things, we need to be able to do everything fast and precise and on top of all cheaply.
So, what is it then to be a 21 century man?
In many of the modern jobs creativity is crucial. ... Views: 949
May 16, 2013
(For this week’s audio podcast, click here.)
How do you feel when you see or hear about the success of others? While it may depend on who it is, what they’ve accomplished, and how you’re feeling about your own life at the time – if you’re anything like me, you may have some ... Views: 2047
Creating a professional executive workspace can be tough. Starting from scratch, as with any project, requires inspiration. That being said, this article will highlight some of the hottest product lines used in a variety of applications to spark your creative juices.
Space 1: The ... Views: 767
Not Working with Your Ideal Clients
If you aren’t working with your ideal clients then you aren’t working at your maximum potential.
Your ideal clients are the ones who you are in harmony with and who are in harmony with you. They are the clients you enjoy working with the most, and with ... Views: 1406
Would you like to be the best coach or counsellor you can be?
Would you like to be the most powerful positive influence in your clients’ lives?
My name is Chris Spink and I’d like to welcome you to part 1 of the Top 3 Massive Mistakes Coaches and Counsellors make that keep them ... Views: 1356
It was a pleasant day in the spring of 2003. I was working in my office as usual when something unusual happened. A severe pain in my chest jolted my whole body. In minutes the pain became unbearable and I fell down on the floor. I was breathing with great difficulty. My colleagues came to my ... Views: 1039
There is something intriguing and hot about people who act incredibly successful even before seeing any results. I have this eternal admiration for so many of my cyber pals and authors who radiate self-confidence, love and success through my computer screen. This leadership posture is not by ... Views: 972
The role of women in cultures around the world has always been extremely important, but this role was put in an inferior place for thousands and thousands of years.
It doesn't matter which ancient culture you take a look at, you will find that women were thought of as inferior to men in ... Views: 1633
Do you ever wonder what you’re capable of? Have you considered what it means to reach your full potential? Do you even know what your potential is?
Did you know that humans are actually living in just 10% of their full potential? Everyone’s potential comes in a different package, although we ... Views: 1399
"Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown" (Coyle, 2009)
Isn't that what everyone wants to hear? I know, I needed to hear it! I can't sing, can't dance, can't draw and I am horrible at sports or math-related sciences. I grew up believing that I was talentless. However, according to "The Talent Code" ... Views: 1418
Who do people say I am? And, why should you even waste your time asking people what others are saying about you, are you not just doing the wrong thing? Jesus at one time had to deal with this question and I quote the Holy Bible, "Luke 9:18 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His ... Views: 1318
Ever have the feeling that your heart has a mind of its own? Turns out you were right. Ever acted on a hunch that you really couldn’t explain logically but you felt very strongly that it was the right thing to do?
Neuroscience — the scientific study of the nervous system — is really ... Views: 960
Automatic writing (the ability to receive messages from your angels through written messages) is a skill that anyone can develop. It can be an incredibly powerful tool for receiving clear messages from your Angels. Often, after an automatic writing session I look back on what I have wrote and ... Views: 1297
Last spring, a Robin flew against my window in the morning, luckily the Robin survived, but strangely he didn’t learn from its painful experience. The Robin immediately flew against the window again and again and again.I was truly puzzled by this little bird’s behaviour.
I searched the ... Views: 904
Let me take you on a quick virtual trip to Paris. You will travel alongside the 20-year-old me. This experience will not only heighten your awareness around the assumptions you are holding. I will also provide you with practical tips on how to move beyond them.
I went to Paris as a nanny in ... Views: 1227
My wife Michelle and I recently went to see Glennon Melton speak about her new book, Carry On Warrior. Glennon is a blogger from Florida who has a very successful blog called Momastery.com. Her posts are read by tens of thousands of moms like Michelle (and others) around the world. I thought ... Views: 1274
When it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Tracy Holloway.
This is someone who is based in England and is an internationally renowned teacher, inspirational speaker, writer, ... Views: 1779
When it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Simon Rose. This is someone who originates from Australia and now travels the world teaching courses with his wife Evette.
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