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- A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: 'The Choice', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books. Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 6061 - How To Find Your Burning Desire To Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Roy EakesDo you have big dreams and goals you want to accomplish? If you are reading this, then the answer is most likely yes. You may have been highly motivated when you started to work toward what you wanted, but now your motivation has waned or even disappeared completely. Perhaps you have not even ...
Views: 3401(2 votes) - The Essence Of Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenThe Essence Of Happiness whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, whatever our nationality, color, social status or ideology may be, the purpose of our lives is to be happy His Holiness The Dalai Lama This simple and beautiful statement sums up ...
Views: 6103 - In Challenging Times, No More “Inner Child”: Boldly Bring Your Inner Chutzpah - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Mark GorkinOver lunch, a colleague posed a provocative challenge: “Write an article on chutzpah.” He believes the timing is right. In this difficult economy and uncertain times it’s certainly tempting to withdraw into a shell. But a better strategy might be a contrary one, throwing off the shell and ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - A "Review" of The Book 'The Greatest Salesman in the World' (by Og Mandino) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of The Book 'The Greatest Salesman in the World' (by Og Mandino) Submitted by:Craig Lock Category/Key words: 'The Greatest Salesman in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", selling skills, sales skills, inspirational books, good books (enough there now, ...
Views: 3093(1 vote) - Work Hard, Go to College, Get a Good Job - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Willie HortonThis is the conventional “wisdom” that has been foisted on so many children during their formative years – when we all formed our view of the world, how it works and our place in it. It suggests that hard work will be rewarded and that you have to work hard to be a success. It suggests that ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - From Ego to Eagle - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Yvonne González-BáezFROM EGO TO EAGLE © From jail to freedom… From Fear to Love It is not just what we do, it´s why we do it. Do you work in such or such thing because that´s what “others” told you would be better in this every-day-more-tough-and-difficult-world? Or is it because that´s what you like the ...
Views: 2790(2 votes) - Lessons from a Pilot's Daughter – Part One - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Barbara KellyBoth my father and my grandfather were pilots in the US Air Force. My early childhood was spent in the company of flight suits, airplanes, men in uniform, pictures of men in uniform, pictures of airplanes, model airplanes and just about every accoutrement of flight available. My father retired ...
Views: 1996(3 votes) - Forget About the Recession: How to Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonMany people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ...
Views: 1614(5 votes) - From Good to Great - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Denise AllenThere is a difference between being just good and being really great. Think about the things you are good at. Now, take that image of what you do well and imagine yourself as the ABSOLUTE BEST at it. When people speak of you, they use words like “legendary,” “once-in-a-lifetime,” and ...
Views: 844(4 votes) - If They Can Do It, You Can Do It - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerAlmost every goal you want to achieve: losing weight, earning more money, or eliminating debt, has been accomplished by many other people. In fact, the exact amount of weight you need to lose and the precise amount of income you want to earn has already been accomplished many times before. Are ...
Views: 1273(4 votes) - Happy New Moment! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it is 2010! What I love about a new year, is just that! That we acknowledge it is new, we can claim it to start afresh. For me, it gives me permission to wipe everything clean, to start with a blank canvas. To expect great people and situations to enter my life, and to also expect the best ...
Views: 1156(4 votes) - Success Built On Common Sense - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from William CottringerSuccess Built On Common Sense By Bill Cottringer “Common sense is the simple knack of seeing something the way it is and doing something the way it should be done.” ~Mark Twain. Is it just my imagination or is common sense being bred out of the human gene pool entirely? Some ...
Views: 2038 - No limitation - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYNo limitation There is no dry place or dry land except a dry head, nor is there a dry season except a dry mind. Dr. Henry Aghorunse There is no limitation, restriction, hereditary or genetic factors that are so strong enough to stop you to your placement in life. Whatever might be the ...
Views: 1290(4 votes) - Know the Truth - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are the handicap you must face. You are the one who must choose your place. James Allen. The price of not knowing the rudiments of certain things in life could lead to frustration, embarrassment and untold hardship. Some penalties we pay in life are due to ...
Views: 1062(2 votes) - You are more than Conquerors - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are more than Conquerors Persistence makes you to stand your ground in Christ any day. It makes you to stand for the cause you believe. It brings you into the realm of not turning back from your assignment. It makes you to forgo pleasure and endure to the end for the crown set for the ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ...
Views: 776 - How to inspire others - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jaco BeukesHave you ever had the desire to inspire? That feeling that you wanted other people to look to you and feel their hearts getting warmer and their decisions to make the most of their lives clearer? We have probably all heard of people or met others who seem to elevate us by the way they ...
Views: 2335(5 votes) - What Instrument Do You Play In The Symphony Of Life? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Eva GregoryIt is sometimes hard to figure out your place in life. What is your purpose? What are you meant to do in life? I like to think of life as a large symphony. Each player in the symphony plays a certain part. There are different instruments in each section –piano, violins, cellos, flutes, trumpets, ...
Views: 1934 - Do You Know What You Are Looking For? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonHow many people do you know who are dissatisfied with their life and yet at the same time they do not really know why? They are looking around for something but don't have a clear idea of what that something is. Similarly, how many people do you know who say their prayers at night, saying ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Carry-on Only! (Only carry the necessities in your story) - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonHave you taken a trip in a small plane? I mean truly small… the type that requires a limit of one carry-on bag only? Aside from the apprehension that I personally feel about bouncing around in a small airplane, I feel a slight anxiety about the packing of this all-important bag. “Carry on ...
Views: 1451 - Loosen the Reins! Is he Crazy? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee Robinson“Loosen the reins up, don’t hold her so tight!” yells my instructor across the arena. “You are absolutely nuts,” the frustrated voice in my head yells back. It takes more than a leap of faith to loosen the grip on the fantastically energetic quarter horse as I am watching the fence posts ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Goal Setting - Why New Year's Resolutions Waste Your Time & What to Do to Accomplish More Goals - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Karim IsmailIf you're looking to accomplish more goals this coming year then forget about New Year's resolutions. The people that profit the most from New Year's resolutions are... * Owners of fitness centers * Authors of weight loss books * People who sell programs about how to make money online ...
Views: 915 - What Leads to the Wisdom of the Elderly? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Aurelia FloresWisdom comes from a variety of sources. It can come from experience, but it doesn't have to. Someone has said that an expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field. However, as we all know, the smart thing is to learn from OTHERS' mistakes so we ...
Views: 740(2 votes) - Motivational & Inspiring Quotes – 20 Thoughts to Inspire Success in Anything - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Matthew Toone“If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” ~ Thomas A. Edison “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ...
Views: 4047(5 votes) - Is Goodness Really Our Basic Nature? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Dr Russell RazzaqueThere has been a mushrooming growth in positive thinking and affirmation based psychology in recent years. We have been taught to appreciate the goodness both within ourselves and within others. It's all about gratitude. But the question of our true nature is still one that lingers in the mind. ...
Views: 918 - Give Words of Encouragement to Empower Others - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceFacebook is such a fantastic community for making inspiring connections with others.. There are so many in the community who desire to make a difference to the lives of others and themselves. acquaintances who I've had minimal conversations with regularly now take a minute out of theirhectic ...
Views: 2465(11 votes) - Astrology - Fall More Deeply In Love or Just Have A Better Meeting of the Minds - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Christofer FrenchAstrology - The Triad of Sun Moon & Rising - Aries to Pisces From Aries to Pisces Ego - Outer Personality - Interior Self - The Triad of Understanding Astrology can get complex. I personally have 3 yods. Do you even know what a yod is? Take all the planets, spin them around, thrown in ...
Views: 1255(5 votes) - Inspiration - How Do You Get it? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Anthony CarterWhen you are inspired you find it easy to do the most demanding tasks. You can plow throw your work load and hit your goals, no matter how difficult that work happens to be. But then there are other times when you lack the motivation that you need to get going. Here are some tips for gaining ...
Views: 1014 - Inspirational Stories For Everyone - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraInspirational stories have always been one way of spreading values around since it allows us to learn and be aware of various values while at the same time having fun and enjoying listening and reading. Stories had played a great part in our lives because we learn from them especially if they ...
Views: 2598 - What Are YOU Missing Out On? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonI don't know about you but I seem to come across a lot of people who feel as if they are missing out on something or other in their life. Perhaps they are dissatisfied because they have missed out on a promotion at work, or because the current economic climate makes it seemingly impossible to ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - Drink Healthy Champagne! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"I had taken two finger-bowls of champagne, and the scene had changed before my eyes into something significant, elemental, and profound.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald My Life Lesson #37 is: ‘Drink Champagne for no reason at all’ (http://tinyurl.com/c5nxmx). The history behind this life lessons is ...
Views: 5849(7 votes) - My Shower Brainstorms - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself!" - Alan Alda Since I was a little boy I like to spend a lot of time ...
Views: 1211(4 votes) - Take Risks: The Hard & Lonely Road Also Has the Reward - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneUsually, the difference between success and failure is attempt! Courage is more important than ability, faith is more powerful than experience, and action produces far more than knowledge. Ironically, the majority of our daily actions require taking a risk; in fact, progress and risk are ...
Views: 1212 - Use More of Your Mind With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonMost people will agree that their mind is either their greatest asset...or their biggest liability! When your mind is extremely focused you can have the determination and will power to do endless things; to achieve happiness and success in abundant quantity. And yet when your mind is lacking ...
Views: 968 - Come to the Edge... - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Natalie ManorCome to the Edge by Guillaume Apollinaire “Come to the edge.” he said. “We can't. We're afraid.” they said. “Come to the edge.” he said. “We can't. We will fall!” they said. “Come to the edge.” he said. And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. This poem is a favorite of ...
Views: 1155 - Becoming a Black Belt in Business - Salesmanship and the Tenants of Tae Kwon Do - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael GarzaWhat can a sales person, marketer or business person learn from the martial arts? The answer: A lot! There are five tenants that make up the core of Tae Kwon Do. These tenants are: -Courtesy -Integrity -Perseverance -Self Control -Indomitable Spirit This article is the first in a ...
Views: 1284(3 votes) - How Do We Inspire Ourselves to Greatness? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Reggie OdomAre you ready... ...to step into your greatness? Inspiration is not only for a select few. It is available to you. Just as you have amazing potential and the seeds of greatness within you, you have the spiritual gifts and power available to transform this potential of you into the ...
Views: 2316(1 vote) - She Held the Record - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Fireflies Team"On your marks!" The loudspeaker boomed throughout the pool and the arena. The contestants were poised, tight, and ready to pounce. "Get set!" Bang! The start gun exploded over the swimmers’ ears. Microseconds later the competitors hit the water, splashing their way toward the end of the ...
Views: 751(2 votes) - 7 Simple Steps to Turn Your Resolutions Into Reality - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Stephanie TreasureIts that time again. A new year has begun filled with new possibilities if we set our intentions and work towards making it happen. Here are some simple tips to help you turn your resolutions into reality and have your best year ever! 1) Put them on paper - Yes! Every goal-setting or ...
Views: 993(5 votes) - We Cannot Direct the Wind but We Can Adjust Our Sails - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Gayle LaSalleI first saw this quote at a friend’s house several years ago. I don’t know who said it but it’s one of those things that you don’t think much about, at the time, but it keeps coming back to you. For me it was reoccurring as I’ve had to adjust to events that were beyond my control. Some were ...
Views: 7201(3 votes) - Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Rebecca EvansIn an episode of the Biggest Loser, the contestants were challenged to run a race. The race wasn’t designed to be a simple undertaking. Each participant was required to wear a special belt. Attached to these belts were weights in increments of the amount of weight they each had lost over the ...
Views: 1868(3 votes) - Life Guides: Road Signs - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Life is too short for traffic.” – Dan Bellack Isn’t it amazing how inspiration can find you anywhere? My latest bout came while I was walking to the gym. It made me wonder this: what road sign are you? No Stopping Are you the kind of person who races through life without ever taking ...
Views: 1779(6 votes) - On a Rocky Road - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Fireflies Team“Come on ma'am... time to move on." Kimball peeked at the park worker through sleepy eyes. The morning songbirds serenaded her as she gathered her bags. The singer drew in a deep cleansing breath and glanced at her watch... only an hour until her shift started at Grady Memorial Hospital in ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - No More New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sumner Davenport2009 went fast didn't it? How did you do? Each year millions of people have a reaction to the transition of one year to the next. Some people are happy with their results. Others want something to change. Some people exceeded their goals and are excited for their next results. Others are ...
Views: 1604(3 votes) - The Far Side of Forty - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from David SnapeToday, I turned forty-years-old. It does feel a bit strange. I feel as if I'm on a ship entering uncharted waters. Where I am going is a mystery. In many ways, where I've come from is also a mystery. In fact, I think life is just one big mysterious adventure. You don't know where you came from ...
Views: 1081(4 votes) - Hypnosis Inspires You - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonMost people these days have seen a stage hypnosis show; you have seen people cluck like chickens, or be convinced that they are a super star or that they are walking on the moon. You have seen people suddenly forget their name, or confuse their shoe for a dog. You have seen people have needles ...
Views: 1112(3 votes) - Success Strategies - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Mandy & Trevor SwiftThere are many different success strategies. So many in fact that you could probably waste several lifetimes just studying the theory behind all the different success strategies out there, and never actually get round to getting the job done! For me, there are just two words that count, and once ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - ***A Calling to Lightworkers to Anchor Inner Peace, Diamond Consciousness and Unspeakable Joy into our World - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyAwakening your Divine Potential while Raising Diamond Consciousness on the Planet Imagine tens of thousands of Lightworkers, Spiritual Healers and Conscious Beings across the globe coming together, in our Hearts and in our Higher Diamond Consciousness, to receive a Divine Diamond Energy ...
Views: 2140(3 votes) - Hypnosis Is Powerfully Effective And Requires No Effort - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonWhen I started out writing this article I was going to use the title "Learn To Use Hypnosis" and then realized that the title itself would very likely cause a barrier to those who might otherwise be tempted to read what I have to say. You see, when you start a sentence with "learn how" this ...
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