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- Forget your “life's purpose” and live your life purposefully - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Tama KievesSam called me recently for a coaching session to help him find his “life’s purpose.” According to him, he’d taken classes, attended retreats, listened to tapes, talked to counselors, read books, treatises, and tea leaves, channeled and chanted, did his numerology and astrology, researched, and ...
Views: 1050 - Life is like a 21 speed bicycle-gears we never use - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Catherine DeVrye'Life/Business is like a 21 speed bicycle-most of us have gears we never use' Having just watched the Tour de France in Paris, I was reminded of the time I cycled over the Andes a few years ago....and an article I wrote then which is just as relevant today. In preparation for on an ...
Views: 2504 - There is No Way Out - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanCan we Go there? An experiment was done by some researchers; they brought some yellow and red fish then placed them in a rectangular fish bowl. The fish bowl was divided into two parts by a vertical rectangular glass plate so that the red fish could not mix with yellow ones. The fish were left ...
Views: 800 - Discovering Your Own Vibrant Guidance: Only the Lost Will Ask for Help - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2007 from Tama KievesIf you want to live a life that celebrates your gifts and fits you like silk…you might first have to lurch into brick walls or down blind alleys. Poet Galway Kinnell says, “And the first step, shall be to lose the way.” When I share this at workshops, participants gaze at their shoes. They don’t ...
Views: 915 - 7 Ways To Overcome Any Problem - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from Ken OnuProblems are only Problems when we define them as such. They are really learning events. As the saying goes...If it doesn't kill you , then it can only make you stronger. Whenever we encounter a problem we should try to look at it indifferently. No matter how bad it may be, know for sure that ...
Views: 1013 - Feeling Challenged? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Maureen OliverFrustrated by traffic jams, over-crowded malls, having only 24 hours in a day? Do you complain about your boss, your partner, your kids and a lack of anything really meaningful in your life? Difficulties such as these often take over our lives and become our focal point. These difficulties ...
Views: 3669(1 vote) - Trusting Ourselves - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Tom WrightWe live in a world where information is king. Just go to the Internet and you can access someone, somewhere, who is willing to sell you information about something. The dilemma is in finding the true experts among the millions of information sellers who in the past, would have never dreamed of ...
Views: 779 - Rewards and Recognitions to Motivate Employees - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Patricia WeberKnee deep in the challenge of leadership today, business owners and managers, can parlay the changing role of work to create and sustain an environment that helps motivate and keep employees. There’s no one right answer, there is no magic wand and don’t try to mind read how to ...
Views: 715 - 7 Ways To Ensure Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Ken OnuAs you know you cannot lift up a stick without lifting up the other end at the same time. In order to get different results you have to become a different person . The first thing you need to do is raise your self esteem. You are a wonderful person and you need to acknowledge that to yourself. ...
Views: 807 - Here’s to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Gerri D Smith“I have a wonderful business, in a wonderful way, I give wonderful service, for wonderful pay!” -Florence Scovel Shinn No one can be successful in business unless you love what you do. This is an attitude you must always carry with you, in your mind, in your emotions, and in your actions. And ...
Views: 2073 - Are You Be-ing? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Eva GregoryRemember when you were young and played “pretend”? You could be anything that you wanted to be, there were no boundaries or obstacles. Do you recall the fun that you had being free to decide your path? It was fun wasn’t it? If so, why did you stop? Perhaps because it was time to “grow up” and be ...
Views: 1054 - Recognition Do's and Don'ts to Inspire and Energize - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerLike improvement efforts, effective reward and recognition is an integrated process, not a bolt-on program. Since you can't make your team or organization into something different than you, it has to start with you. Whose needs are your recognition and reward systems designed to serve? What ...
Views: 872 - What are the Three Keys to Self-Improvement and Motivation? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Leon EdwardTaking an honest look at your inspiration and motivation levels, seting goals for a definate purpose, and finding the right networking group might be a turning point in the growth of your business and personal motivation. Let us take a closer look at the three keys to self-improvement and ...
Views: 921 - Are You Satisfied? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Garry ZancanaroYou may well have heard the old story about a peasant farmer who's only real possessions were a small plot of land and his old horse that worked the land. One day the horse disappeared and all the neighbours said how unlucky the man was. The man simply said 'we will see'. Not long after, the ...
Views: 907 - I Finally Discovered How Socrates’ Philosophy of Marriage Can Help You Conquer Your Fear of Failure! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2007 from Mohamed TohamiAs you read this article you are going to learn about Socrates’ amazing philosophy of marriage and how you can use it to conquer your fear of failure and achieve higher levels of success. Who on earth doesn't fail? We all fail. The most important thing is knowing how to face and handle ...
Views: 923 - Motivation Techniques 10 Action Steps to Motivate Yourself to Great Accomplishments - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ed SykesLet me ask you this question, "Are you motivated to achieve great accomplishments in your life?" The following are ten action steps you can apply today to achieve more success in in your life: 1. Positive Affirmations Our subconscious mind is a wonderful tool for success or failure. It will ...
Views: 995 - Are you settling for less than you deserve? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ken BarnesThe minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for." Maureen Dowd Every day, people settle for less than they deserve. They are only partially living or at best living a partial life. Every human being has the potential for greatness. Back in my early ...
Views: 1668 - Do You Know Where You're Going To? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Hollis PolkThere are basically two kinds of motivation. The first is “away from”, as in “get me out of here!” The second is “towards”, as in “I want that!” Each has its place, that is, each is useful in certain circumstances. “Towards” is what ...
Views: 891 - Is Your Attitude Right? How to get the Right Attitude to Life (Updated) - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Is Your Attitude Right? How to get the Right Attitude to Life (Updated) Author: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Success, Attitude, Motivation Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/books.html ...
Views: 4713 - Desire, Decision, And Learning – How To Quickly Get Rid Of Harmful Behaviors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyDid you ever try to do away with a harmful behavior, only to fail? There is a lengthy list of widespread problem behaviors that people often try to alter or get rid of using self-hypnosis or NLP. Possibly the most common are: Overeating and weight loss; stop smoking; quit chewing tobacco; stop ...
Views: 835 - The Discovery Of Purpose - by What is purpose? Purpose is the reason why you are here on this earth. Your purpose is what helps you to move on in life, no matter what storms or problems come your way.
The toughest thing to do for a lot of people, particularly the youth, is finding their purpose and knowing what it is. ...
Views: 2489 - Stuck Like Glue - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Katie MattsonStanding still and watching the scenery is no way to get where you want to go. We’re reaching mid-year and a lot of people start to feel stuck around this time. Even the word feels sticky in your mouth as you pronounce it. Our temperatures are getting hotter and the air is getting thicker. ...
Views: 1158 - Work Ethics , My Foot ! - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2007 from Vish WriterPeople talk about work ethics. Today i had an interesting gentlemen visit me at my office. He was fuming. He was a very religious person and he was annoyed of the fact that a charming girl in her twenty's wearing tight jeans was reading the sacred book of Bhagavad Gita in the same bus in which ...
Views: 997 - Intangibles - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from (Sir) Charles CaryINTANGIBLES: What are they? Intangibles are things that you can’t see, or touch. What do they mean to you? Are they real? Is the wind real? Is the wind tangible? Is God real to you, can you touch him? Are your thoughts real, your feelings your emotions. What about pain or your ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Lamp Gives Light, Tree Gives Shade - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Vivek RayThe greatness of an individual lies not in what he accumulates but what he gives. Jesus is great because he suffered on the cross so that we are saved. Gandhi was great as he fought for freedom and equality. Mother Teresa was great as she spent her life serving poor, sick and destitute. You ...
Views: 956 - Creative Inspiration: Avail Yourself of the Most Untapped and Unsung Resource on the Planet - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from Tama KievesThe following is a book excerpt from THIS TIME I DANCE! Creating the Work You Love (How One Harvard Lawyer Left It All to Have It All!) by Tama J. Kieves (www.ThisTimeIDance.com) reprinted by permission of the author. I invite you to this dance. We live in times that cry out for love and ...
Views: 939 - Three Steps to Overcoming Self-Attacking Beliefs: An Authentic Life is Not a Linear Process - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from Tama KievesRecently a client of mine was sick of "having faith" while it seemed she slogged towards her dream in thick molasses. "I just want to get there now," she screeched, scoffing at all her previous progress. I felt sad. This wasn’t the combustible kind of frustration that would help her take ...
Views: 862 - Learn the Secrets How 'Hidden Keys' Unlock Life's Riches - by Discover how you can improve your own personal development, money, career, job, health, lifestyle and relationships. For the first time ever I have produced a programme which will quickly and effortlessly guide you through 'Secret Techniques' that will bring you riches. Using certain techniques ...
Views: 986 - Two Problem Solving Skills - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from Steve GillmanThere are many problem solving skills that can make you a more effective and creative problem solver. Knowing how to direct your attention and use visualization are two of the best. Here are some examples of how to use these tools, and how to develop them. Problem Solving Skill: ...
Views: 998 - You can do it too! - by Why are people not getting in shape, losing weight and keeping it off, and reaching their goals? It's because they're not being told the "truth" and their not being given the "facts."
The truth is that America is more overweight now than at the turn of the century because:
They consume over ...
Views: 779 - The Law of Attraction should be renamed The Law of Distraction - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from Craig HarperToday I'm stepping out on to the cyber high-wire. I'm performing a high-risk blogging manoeuvre. No safety net. No cyber-harness. I'm going to write a brief opinion piece on the Law of Attraction (LOA). Possibly a no-win situation for me. Aah well. Advocates (of the concept) will disagree ...
Views: 1085 - Daily Motivation For Goal Attainment - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from Demond JacksonDaily motivation, why is that important? Consider this, what is the likelihood that you will even attempt any goal without some sort of motivation? Lack of motivation has stopped more people from achieving their personal greatness than anything else. Daily Motivation keeps you focused. ...
Views: 1611 - WORLD PEACE DAY /WINTER SOLSTICE DECEMBER 21, 2000 - by World Peace Day on The Winter Solstice
World Peace Day occurs on the Winter
Solstice each year.
This year it will fall on Thursday,
December 21st. Don Orne,
the Coordinator of World Peace Day
since 1994, invites
everyone to celebrate the Winter
Solstice with prayer and
meditation in his or ...
Views: 3140 - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Five - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Five (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Personal growth, Motivation, Life purpose, spiritual, spiritual gifts, inspiration, Skip Ross Web site: ...
Views: 764 - Jump into Your Professional and Personal Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Vincent KitukuLet’s start with a startling question, what is really stopping you from living the live you envision? Having the career of your dream or the quality relationship you deem great for you or the business rewards that reflect your potential. Simply said, over 80% of adults don’t live up to their ...
Views: 825 - Never Give Up! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from David WyattWho said starting a business was going to be easy? For those of you who are about to give up,let me share with you the story of 2 people who never gave up and came out on top! The first one is about a lady by the name of Mrs.Debbie Field's,she is the C.E.O of Mrs Fields' Original ...
Views: 736 - Spirituality Information - She Opened The Door For Me .... - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Vish WriterThe door was closed. He tried hard to get in but could not. The door just would not open. He started banging the door. Five minutes later the owner of the house opened the door and slapped him hard on his face. He fainted. He did not dare to push the door again. He never returned back... Ten ...
Views: 739 - Spirituality Information - It Might Be Too Late Before You Get In .... - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Vish WriterEveryday at 9.45 pm in the night my son comes to me holding his favourite storybook. He is six years old. Invariably, i am busy during that time doing something important.... " You go to bed i will be with you in five minutes..." I say. He keeps persisting... I then raise my voice and say " Go ...
Views: 759 - The Grass Is Greener - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Justin HeraldNow I have to say at the start of this column that I can’t stand gardening. (That little fact is just for my wife as I know she reads my articles.) A little while back we moved into our new home and over the following months the other houses were built and subsequently more people moved into our ...
Views: 1188 - Spirituality Information - Do You Fit Into God's Daily Schedule ? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Vish WriterGod wakes up at 3.30 am in the morning. He takes a stroll from New York to Mumbai . He covers this distance in less than forty five minutes. Maybe he stops the clock during that time, who knows ! He then opens a envelope . It has six names written on it. "Wake them up !" he orders the angels. ...
Views: 834 - How to Get Out of That Damned Rut - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Alexis TrbovichGood friend and business partner PH asked these questions: "How do you get out of a rut? Regain passion for your work? Get yourself up for each day? Have you thought about this? It happens to me often. I find it makes me miserable. I feel guilty and useless, because I tend to piss away the day. ...
Views: 907 - Spirituality Information - Just Five Minutes Longer - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Vish WriterThe story has been told and retold countless times about the battle of Waterloo. Poems have been written and songs have been composed detailing every conceivable aspect about it. The English tell it one way and the French share it from a slightly different point of view. History and legend has ...
Views: 671 - The Yesterday's Road Method - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Peter Thomson“The Yesterday’s Road Method” by Peter Thomson Some years I sold one of my businesses for just over $7,000,000. Today that’s still a decent chunk of change – back then it was whole load of money! The deal I’d agreed with the purchaser, a London based publicly quoted company, was $4.7 million on ...
Views: 1639 - 7 Tips for Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Kathy EubanksIt is so easy to see why people have bad attitudes. A quick peek at the headlines reveals the current states of hopelessness and despair. Is it even possible to maintain a healthy, happy attitude when surrounded by all of this negativity? Sure it is! It is possible to stay positive. It is ...
Views: 1467 - A Healed World In Every Breath - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonIn this miraculous new world in which we live there are those who believe that we have gotten, as a collective humanity, a little too big for our britches. Many feel humanity has created a stress inducing monster of a culture that surely will be the tipping point for another fall from health to ...
Views: 1028 - Keeping the Dream Alive - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Thelma MarianoLike the song by Linda Ronstadt, “a dream is a wish that your heart makes." To lose a dream is to die a little yourself. It means closing down the part of you that can soar above the reality of your current life to see new and exciting possibilities. Whenever she walks down a street, a ...
Views: 879 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Inspiration - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Vish WriterLegend has it that Robert the Bruce of Scotland was losing the battle and he barely escaped with his life. His soldiers were hard pressed to keep up the fight as many were wounded and dying. The Bruce, tired, dismayed and broken-hearted found a hidden cave where he took refuge. He threw down ...
Views: 691 - The Motivation To End Pain - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreEvery human being has the right to be happy. Every person is born with that right. We can be - and are - as happy as we will allow. And yet when we look around us, we see so many people who claim no happiness at all. Or if they do, it seems so fleeting; so elusive. Being happy and content ...
Views: 1245 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Courage - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Vish WriterIt was not much of a job, yet, everyday she was there. The little bake-shop always seemed to be open and she would greet me, whenever I went in, with a sad smile. Then one day, I moved to another part of the country and quickly forgot the bake-shop and the woman with the sad smile. Beginnings ...
Views: 750 - The Baroque Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonTo be precise, exacting and clear, let us together explore the symphony of the healthy human body. As music could not exist without the ears to hear, the body will begin to retreat to non-existence without the proper playing of the notes of wellness. Can you name a necessary counterpoint to the ...
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