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- 7 SURE BUILDING-BLOCKS OF SUCCESS - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2017 from William Cottringer7 SURE BUILDING-BLOCKS OF SUCCESS By Bill Cottringer “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.” ~ Bill Gates. Having both attempted and researched the phenomenon we call “success” now for nearly 7 decades, I have reached the conclusion that ...
Views: 885 - The Many Wonders of SEO For Small Business Owner - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Tori UtleySEO or search engine optimization is not only for the big companies. Small businesses can also take advantage of this marketing tool. Google does not differentiate between a big company and a small one. As long as you let Google see and feel your presence, you will land a spot on its search ...
Views: 1015 - Best of The Best Residence Education Your Dog Fast - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2017 from Wajahat AliPotty education is the unmarried maximum crucial thing you may do whilst you convey domestic a new domestic dog. here's a step by step guide on how to perform this quickly and efficaciously. After a puppy eats, drinks, performs, sleeps, or chews, he need to quickly move "potty." Take your ...
Views: 899 - Enjoy Your Life Unconditionally - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Hifzur RehmanNo doubt, there are ups and downs in life. There are good and bad times. There is sunshine and there is rain. Some days are hot and some days are cold. This is life! Whatever the circumstances, you should not deprive yourself of the joy of life. Life is for a limited period only. No one knows ...
Views: 759 - Do I have a choice? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayDo I have a choice? Man, there’s a question that’s been bugging me for years. And I know it’s been bugging many of you, as well. It’s a question closely related to the matter of confidence. Because confident people have a mindset of abundance, possibilities and proactivity. Whereas ...
Views: 734 - 5 stupid excuses for giving up - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayThere’s a saying that goes: “If it’s important to you, you'll find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse.” Boom. Love it. If a project is neither necessary or interesting for you anymore, there’s no shame in abandoning it. But otherwise, there are only excuses for giving up on working ...
Views: 728 - Giving up is for losers - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayIf you ever feel like giving up, here’s a little something to think about: What do 100% of everyone who give up have in common? Please read on as you ponder this question. When I claim that ‘giving up is for losers’, I’m not being pretentiously cynical. On the contrary, I’m being as ...
Views: 1303 - Making Good Times Out of Bad: the Ken Nwadike Story - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Noelle NelsonOnce upon a time, there was a man who wanted desperately to run in the 2014 Boston Marathon – as many runners did - for the simple reason that it was the first Boston Marathon after the dreadful 2013 bombing. But the Boston Marathon is different from most marathons, in that you have to qualify ...
Views: 961 - The Power Of Words - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIn the book of The Bible, “Hebrews 11 : 3” says: “Through faith we understand that the universe was framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were made from nothing.” Everything you see, handle and feel, came out of words. In fact, words are the most powerful tools in the ...
Views: 1373 - Inspiring An Attitude Of Adventure Helps You Through Difficulties In Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonDo you have people you admire? I do. People I admire inspire me to become better. In fact, I’ve observed that much of life is often in the modeling of small things. Even modeling WITHIN ME works! When I’m modeling for myself what I need to do to move forward, it gets done even on ...
Views: 687 - Benefits Of Pre-qualification And Pre-approval With Home Inspection - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Wajahat AliIf within your resolutions for this year is the purchase of your home, the first step you must give is to hold an initial interview with a representative of your mortgage, to guide you about the details of the process and the different financing alternatives that They fit your needs. Mortgage ...
Views: 771 - Don't Blame Others - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Hifzur RehmanWe all make mistakes, off and on, but think how many of us accept our mistakes sincerely, say sorry and work out to minimise the bad effects of our mistakes. I must say that only morally brave and ethically strong people admit their mistakes otherwise most people are in the habit of putting the ...
Views: 1023 - How To Improve Patience A Little Bit Today - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonI’m working on taking care of myself. In little things; in big things. I seek ways to gently inspire myself to keep moving forward. I do so in ways that allow for gently caring for me. I’m searching out tiny ways of continually improving at taking care of my needs. At the same time, I ...
Views: 830 - ***Everything matters! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2017 from Steve ScottAn Excerpt from the Book Wings to Fly: Your Daily Lift Off to Soar to Greater Heights Why? Because you must be aware of everything that influences your life. If you don’t have this awareness, it will be hard for you to correct your direction to get to your destination. Successful ...
Views: 1067 - What did I learn from Gréti? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Theresia ValoczyGréti is an albino corn snake. My son received her as a gift two years ago. Because we really love animals, Gréti became a family member. Calm, silent animal who gives us profound learnings. In the days I had the pleasure to watch her shed. I saw how she slowly deliberately came out of ...
Views: 952 - Practicing Gratitude Delivers Happiness During Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonDo you want to be happy today? Then I encourage you to ask yourself what you are grateful for today! Studies show time spent being grateful leads to happiness. Gratitude helps many ways. For example, gratitude helps when you want feelings of being happy. Happiness can be elusive. Pursuing ...
Views: 721 - Dear Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayDear Negative Thoughts You've been serving me for a long time. Not necessarily in a good or bad way, but for a long time, anyway. That's why I remember you. And that's exactly the status you have with me now: A memory; an echo. A faded photograph of an old place that's no longer worth ...
Views: 760 - Are you humble or vain? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayMany of us are raised into believing that humility, modesty and inner values are virtues. — And that those are superior and contradictory to being vain, selfish, and superficial. That money not only can’t buy you love, but it’s the root of all evil. That we’re not supposed to think too highly ...
Views: 963 - Data, Message, Person.... - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2017 from Helen DowlingOver the past few months, we’ve been working with a graphic designer company to revamp our brand. It’s taken a while to come to fruition but we got there in the end. Sometimes, marketing can be a bit like that too – you have a lovely plan and strategy in place, but for some reason, you don’t ...
Views: 716 - We need a more nuanced way of saying “just do it” - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Andy KayPeople with low confidence and/or depression endure additional frustration when confronted with the attitude of just do it. Popularized by an immense athletics corporation, it’s hard not to see the mass-appeal of this ubiquitous saying. -- And of its more jaunty sibling: Nothing to it but to ...
Views: 654 - We don't "deserve" anything - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Andy KayMany coaches and self-development whizzes will talk about living the life you “deserve”, and how you somehow “deserve” certain things. But... You don’t deserve anything. Because nobody does. And already, I have a good idea what most of you are thinking: “But I’ve been miserable for so many ...
Views: 1920 - Indian art forms that have survived for years - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Brain Groom“Inside the human shells lies eternity – the eternity of veiled creativity, beauty, and art.”, truly said by a wise man. Telescoping through the corridors of time, we find a plethora of Indian folk art: The beauties beatified by our artists, generations back. Many such folks have been preserved ...
Views: 734 - Will Dean (businessman) - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2017 from Jaclyn TengWill Dean, MBE (born November 8, 1980) is a British businessman and former counter-terrorism officer who is the founder and CEO of Tough Mudder, and often is called "The Mark Zuckerberg of Extreme Sports". Dean was named to Sports Business Journal's prestigious 2017 "Top 40 Under 40 List." Tough ...
Views: 644(1 vote) - Zero Investment Innovation: A Creative Combination of Idea, Self and Selflessness - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Pradeepta NayakThe world over, there is a major issue which has been usually under-highlighted, that is, people in general have a tendency to take credit for themselves, and attribute the causes of failure to others. Not owning up failure by ourselves has been one of the causes of undesirable consequences of ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - ***The Importance of Little Things that Inspire Us by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Judi MoreoSome time back I received this letter from one of my clients. It so touched my heart, I decided to share it with you. I take it out and read it from time to time as it reminds me how important doing little things are in our lives. Dear Judi: My Grandson, Tristen was diagnosed 7 months ...
Views: 1262 - The Compound Effect: Are You Heading for Disaster or Glory? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Implement Blog“So, where do you see yourself in five years?” We’ve all heard that one before. It is an existential black hole of a potentially soul-draining question. Yet it has become a staple of every job interview. And if you’re like anybody else, the answer to the question usually lies in an empty blank ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - As Good as Your Last Act - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Yvette BethelWe all have some type of value assigned to us based on how others perceive us. Whether we buy into these perceptions or not depends on if we are intrinsically or extrinsically motivated. For those who are intrinsically motivated their personal value is internally defined. It is unwavering in ...
Views: 799 - How to become more socially confident - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity Muscatdidn’t understand why it always felt as though this debilitating mantle was restricting me. There was always something inside of me that looked at the way I would express myself to the world and compare and see others doing it naturally. If you have shyness you have most likely observed how some ...
Views: 861 - Critical Thinking and Creativity - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardCritical thinking and creativity go hand in hand. While some might believe of critical thinking as more clinical, while imaginative thinking is more abstract, they're more alike than they are different. The creative individual is most likely to be viewed as a psychological and creative type ...
Views: 1381 - Five Ways to Magnify Your Impact in the World - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyMost people are satisfied with going to college, obtaining a degree and getting a proverbial "good" job. Couple that with having a loving family and earning a few promotions and they're ecstatic. But being complacent and following the hoi polloi is not the way to get ahead in life. If you're ...
Views: 1226 - Your One, Precious, Succulent Life - by Submitted on May 09, 2017 from Maria Khalife“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson In our early years, our awareness of self wasn’t well developed. It seemed that obeying our parents and pleasing them with our performance was what life was ...
Views: 625 - Why Whiteboard Animation is Good News for Your Business - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Dharmendra AhujaRemember when in school, how easy it was to remember something when the teacher drew it on the board? Well, whiteboard video company can do the same thing for you. It’s a sure thing that using whiteboard animation can be a lot more intimidating to the visitors of your website than using bold ...
Views: 688 - An Angel on My Shoulder: Who Do You Mentally Consult? - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Implement BlogWho sits on your shoulder? An angel or a devil? This is the story of how I put an angel on my shoulder. As a younger man I was posed with this important question. Today, I now know the importance of always having an angel on my shoulder. I want to pass the lesson on to you today. In my ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - 4 Ideas for your Bucket list - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Rebecca YoungBucket lists can conjure up all sorts of adrenaline fuelled ideas and it wouldn’t be much of a bucket list without at least one or two! But we need to keep it real. Achievable desires and goals must be the key if we are to tick them off before we depart this mortal coil. All too often ...
Views: 956 - Courage Is A Gift - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Gerri D Smith Copyright April, 2017 “ It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” Quote by - Epictetus, the 1st Century Greek Philosopher Courage is daring to be brave, enterprising, and bold in your professional or personal life. How often do you question your ...
Views: 1111 - The law and you - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Fiona mbabaziThe L in the PLANTS is a key pillar for your career success. The Ugandan society is increasingly becoming litigious. You are your best lawyer. As you succeed or grow, you will knowingly or unknowingly step on some people’s toes. Many won’t let it lie down. You will most likely receive ...
Views: 633 - Once You Do These 4 Things, You Will Never Feel Frustrated Again - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Maria LawsonImage source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-woman-feet-legs-51397/ Pixa Call it the perils of the modern age, excessive exposure to social media, endless desires and goals, broken relationships or simply a rising apathy and detachment, the story is that, almost all of us feel ...
Views: 1296 - Learn The Basics Of Color Therapy (And How To Apply It To Your Own Home) - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyColor can have a powerful impact on our thoughts and moods, and influences the character of a room. Using the knowledge of color psychology we can paint rooms to create the ideal atmosphere. But what color creates what effect? FOR YOUR BEDROOM > Best color: Pastel Blue Associated ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - FIND YOUR JOY - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Emperor HarvardFIND YOUR JOY.... Part 1 (the Edge of negativity) Truth be told, sadness, grieve, hardship, and negativity is the order of the day. From the very moment you wake up on a new day, to the close of the day, there is a likelihood that you would be bombarded with all forms of negativity, from ...
Views: 958 - 5 Ways to Increase Your Creativity - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Bria Pierce PierceOne of my favorite writing assignments in college was constructing a monosyllabic story carved out of pure thought and based on the delectable mind of Dr. Seuss. This provoked inside me a strong curiosity on how to conquer the challenge of experiencing writer's block. In this case, we could ...
Views: 861 - Innovate to Stay Alive - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Rahul KapoorRecently, I was reading an interesting case of a mobile phone manufacturing company that until a couple of years ago was the world’s leading and most preferred brand and suddenly it is struggling to keep pace with the competition. The reason? Well, the competitors have been successful in ...
Views: 817 - Rewriting Your Valentine's Day Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt's Valentine's Day – a day when many wear red, receive roses, and revel in romance, while others roll their eyes, denounce it as being "no big deal," and wish they could ignore it completely. It is also a day that can trigger painful memories, uncomfortable emotions, and give rise to a steady ...
Views: 911 - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSES TO ANGER - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Janet PfeifferLife doesn't always turn out the way we'd like. When situations take an unfavorable turn, we become upset, frustrated, or angry. When others don't agree with us, live their life the way we think they should, or act in a manner we find disturbing, anger is a typical response. With the exception a ...
Views: 1963 - One of the most inspiring persons in the world- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from social engtutoOne of the most inspiring persons in the world- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was the 11th President of India, serving from 2002 to 2007, he is one of the few presidents who have touched the hearts thats why during his term as President, he was popularly known as the ...
Views: 734 - Bringing Attention To Your Intention - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Kelley KosowIn Debbie Ford's last book, Courage, she talks about "becoming unrecognizable." Loving that concept from the moment she first shared it, I eagerly took on living my life from the bar of unrecognizable. Whether it's being more aware of my finances or carving out time to do nothing and relax on ...
Views: 879 - When Life Hands You Lemons . . . - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Rossana SneeWhen Life Hands You Lemons . . . . . . Make lemonade. You’ve all heard the saying, but what does it mean? Essentially it means to have an “I can do it,” attitude, an optimistic view in the face of misfortune, or adversity. Since lemons are considered bitter, and lemonade sweet, you’re ...
Views: 951 - Are You Creating the Life You Want? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we embark on a new year, it is only natural for most of us to be somewhat introspective and to do our own personal "year-in-review." We evaluate our successes, what we might do differently and hopefully what we learned. We assess where we are and what we want to create by asking ourselves ...
Views: 1031 - Your Past Does Not Have to Be Your Future ~ Reinvent Yourself In 2017! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt is with enormous enthusiasm that I write the first newsletter of 2017. I am excited about welcoming the start of a new year and standing with you in a place of unlimited possibilities and the promise of creating an off-the-charts year! There is no time like the present for us all to declare ...
Views: 930 - Resolutions, not Punishments - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2017 from Jiby GeorgeNew Year has been the time to take new resolutions since ages. Seldom does all our enthusiasm and excitement last more than a few weeks though. As days pass, we regret having taken the resolutions and find many logical reasons why our resolution was not practical. We blame ourselves for having ...
Views: 739 - Control the mind. - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Rahul KapoorTHINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND FIGHT FAILURE, ADVISES RAHUL KAPOOR Your mind is not designed to get results. It is just neutral energy which works in the direction that you want it to. For example, if you channelize positive energy your mind makes everything else work and when you lose control of ...
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