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- ***Driving Through Life Backwards - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Rob WhiteI have a neighbor, John, who turns his car around on the busy road in front of his house, causing traffic to slow down, and then backs up his driveway and into his garage. It’s an odd sight to watch. One day I asked him why he turns around and backs into the driveway rather than driving straight ...
Views: 1702 - Social media secrets for connecting & engaging with your targeted audiences - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Maqsood RahmanWhen you posted a moment, how can we know that it engaged with your audience? Statistics can clearly tell us how many people left comments, hit your “Like” button, and shared it on his or her homepages. It is typically based on the content that you posted that makes your audience think you ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - [5-7 of] 7 Motivational Marketing Weapons to Win the Battle Against Fear - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from John Di LemmeMotivational Marketing Weapon #5: Never Again Two of the most powerful words in success language are “never again.” Affirmation #65 is “Never again will I retreat when the enemy of fear attacks my dream.” Never means not ever and at no time. When the enemy of fear knows you will not ...
Views: 1700 - 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: 1698 - The 7 Principles of a Top Performer - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rick KanaryPermit me to begin with a conclusion I have come to after 28 years of studying and pursuing what makes the most unlikely person with the most unlikely circumstance come up with outstanding results, while some who are more likely and in the most favourable circumstance are coming up with the ...
Views: 1698 - A Simple Life Gap Map That Makes Sense Of The Ones You Have To Pay For - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from William CottringerA Simple Life Gap Map That Makes Sense Of The Ones You Have To Pay For By Bill Cottringer “Life gets to be fun only when we begin to feel free to live it; but there is no real freedom apart from responsibility and ownership.” ~Dr. Henry Cloud. Here are two important things you know ...
Views: 1697 - Changing Old Ways Of Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Kristen BirminghamI bumped into an old co-worker friend of mine the other day, who, by the way, still works at that J-O-B where I thought I would be forever. We talked for a while and our after we parted, it really got me to thinking. Thinking about how much my life has changed for the better and thought I ...
Views: 1696 - Take an Idea From a Thought to a Profit - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiA Groundbreaking Idea Worth Billions Have you ever had an idea for something new and innovative that you knew without a doubt that it was guaranteed to be a success? You visualized this idea in your head over a million times to the point where you knew everything there was to know about it ...
Views: 1696(4 votes) - *** What is Abundance Really? And How Do You Get Abundance? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseA lot of people think they know what abundance is: having a lot of money, material possessions, fame, or some sort of power. However, I am not sure that is what abundance is. I have had a little of each of those things, but I can’t say I felt abundant in those moments. In fact, those were stress ...
Views: 1694(7 votes) - Leadership Skills that Make a Difference - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Heather BuckleyThis guide to Leadership Skills is provided by Silicon Beach Training As the manager and leader of a group you have to offer the team something which if you weren’t here would not be available. You have to warrant your position, and your pay roll, as a leader/manager. If you offer a team ...
Views: 1694(9 votes) - Finding the Will to Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“To find your mission in life is to discover the intersection between your heart’s deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger.” – Frederick Buechner We work for many reasons. For some it’s about fame and fortune; for others it’s simply about making enough to scrape through. Then there are the ...
Views: 1693(4 votes) - Motivation & Music - by Spoken tapes and lectures, books, and articles are the best motivational tools on the commercial market for self-improvement and productivity. Unfortunately, they are the ONLY tools that attempt to increase productivity, improve attitude, and offer increased vitality.
That is until the ...
Views: 1692 - Motivation – Begin Building a Dream and Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Rotem CohenMotivation is intriguing. At times, you need huge motivators – life changing events that turn your life around – and sometimes, you need only a nudge - those little pushes – a sweet quote on a card – to empower you to map out your success strategy. Here are few suggestions to help you keep the ...
Views: 1692 - Weight Loss and Exercise Motivation - It's An Inside Job - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Sue StevensonSometimes the most difficult part of accomplishing something is just getting yourself to begin, to take that first step. Plenty of people want to begin a healthy eating program or a fitness program but lack the motivation to get started. The fact is everyone is motivated - in some direction. The ...
Views: 1692 - Stop Smoking With The Easy Way - EFT Tapping - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaStopping smoking is not normally an easy task for most of us mere mortals. And I am sure Superman does not smoke and has therefore never had the disappointment of trying then starting again. Think about it this way, though; most smokers stop every day, when they are asleep. So it is ...
Views: 1691 - 10 Ways To Deal With Negative Thinking, Panic, And Paralyzing Fears - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Peter MurphyI recently heard from a friend who had been laid off at the newspaper she worked at because of the faltering economy. She didn't have many job leads and her motivation was at an all-time low. She felt that there was nothing more frightening than being a writer in an uncertain job market. ...
Views: 1688 - The Motivation Mind Game: Tapping Out the Issues of Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Karen BurtonDo you ever FEEL like it is an uphill battle just to get your butt out of bed and out the door in the morning? Does the word “workout” bring on a feeling of dread and emotional trauma? Do you ever feel like you have no energy—and it’s only noon? Do you feel POWERLESS in your life on how to ...
Views: 1687(3 votes) - Fear and Growth - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Heather WoodYesterday I asked my guides for a little help. I asked them to help me understand fear better. I'm not talking about my fear of spiders or clowns, those are phobias. I mean real fear. The kind that keeps us stuck in place, stops us from going after what we want and seems to cloud our ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - 13 Great Ways to Stay Motivated - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Jacquelyn LynnEver feel like you’re swimming upstream? One of the most challenging aspects of being in business or just life in general is staying motivated in the face of adversity. Sure, it’s easy to keep going when things are going great, but what about when you can’t find any business, or when the ...
Views: 1684 - Warning Signs of Mental Clutter: How to Create Space - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life includes clearing your space by eliminating clutter to allow for your new passions to come into your life. When I refer to space, I'm referring to both mental and physical space and they go hand in hand. It has been proven that our mind keeps track of every physical ...
Views: 1684 - Does Love or Fear Motivate Your Actions? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonI don't know about you but I am becoming ever more aware of the number of people whose actions are motivated by fear. Fear is a very human emotion which we are all vulnerable to, but there is no denying that it is an extremely destructive force. Fear can be translated into many different ...
Views: 1683(3 votes) - Let Go of Body Fascination and Be Happy! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Matthew FerryI’d like to invite you to release your body fascination, so that you can become a happier human being. Your body is a part of the earth. It’s doing whatever it’s doing. You can certainly manipulate it into different forms, that’s for sure. We’ve seen people become stunning bodybuilders. We’ve ...
Views: 1683 - Why You Will Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Joseph MutaleThe objective of life is development and success, just as the objective of a plant is growth and fruition, it is very important that we should imagine and see what happens to the plants, just as soon as the seed falls on the ground, the next thing the seed will do is to start geminating as long ...
Views: 1682 - The last mile - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Mike AshbyWe all know that it's the small things that make the big difference, but what holds us back is usually the last mile. Of course the first step is hard, but reaching our potential is an endless series of first steps. And the hardest first step is the one at the beginning of the last ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - ***5 Ways To Manage Your Feelings - Story 1: The Rich Uncle - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Rob WhiteI’ve been around for a while, nearly seven decades. I’ve met a lot of successful folks in different domains of life. I’ve found some things are consistent with these folks, when it comes to succeeding in life. Most important is that they make a decision to feel good about themselves and life ...
Views: 1679 - 3 Simple Ways to Motivate Yourself Effectively - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Jay De OcampoMany people lose motivation and this is a major problem for them because being motivated is really important in achieving our goals and without motivation we will be dull and unproductive which is not good for our careers. In this article we will discuss how motivation can help a lot in your ...
Views: 1679 - 7 Simple Ways To Kill Self-doubt And The Fear of Making Mistakes - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Peter MurphyDuring the American Civil War, President Lincoln had trouble with General McClellan. He was a great organizer, but indecisive. Fear of making the wrong decision can lead you to make no decisions. Or, as a wise old saying says: he (or she) who deliberates fully before taking a step, will spend ...
Views: 1677 - 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: 1677 - How to Get Motivated - What is Motivation? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Devlyn SteeleAs a life coach, people are always telling me why they are stuck and why they can’t do certain things. “I don’t like to workout.” or “I’m too forgetful.” Basically what they’re telling me is, “I have no control over my own behavior.” ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Get Momentum to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldMomentum is a precious commodity when you are attempting to achieve a goal. Momentum is the jet fuel needed to reach your goal. Let’s take a look at how you get momentum and then keep momentum. #1 Consistent Activity Yes, consistent activity is a simple answer, but it is the best way to ...
Views: 1676 - Enthusiasm is Contagious! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Shep HykenWould you rather work with people who hate what they are doing, or people who love what they are doing? Obviously, it is more enjoyable to be around those who love what they are doing – their enthusiastic attitude is contagious, which makes the work environment better for everyone. The ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Making your 2010 Goals Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Harlan GoergerOvercoming the Avoidance Motivators In the last article, the reason most goals do not work was uncovered. (Why We Can't Change) This article will give you specific steps to overcome those barriers and accomplish more in 2010! Interested? Read on… People motivation is complicated and ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - Should you be Serious about Success? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Andrew HortonDo you have a clear picture of what success actually means to you and are you serious and committed about achieving that success? Are you content to continue to just leave it all up to the winds of chance? Or are you committed to build a plan for your future, where you keep a record of your ...
Views: 1675 - Conquer The Fear Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Andrew RondeauThe day arrives when you are going to publicly speak. You are ready. Or are you… …Nervous? …Anxious? …Terrified? …Excited? Maybe all of the above? You’ve been in that situation before, haven’t you? You arrived at the venue on time in order to ...
Views: 1674 - Get Out There and Just Do It - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiIt doesn't matter what economy exists: Boom or Bust, in the end it comes down to you to prosper. It doesn't matter what time-frame we live in: Modern or Old, ultimately it's your choice, to be. Everything you need, to achieve, is already in you. What makes you succeed in your goals or not, is ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - [21-31 of] 31 Attitudes of a Self-Made Millionaire - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from John Di LemmeAttitude #21 – Miracle Zone. Live in the Miracle Zone! There’s no fear in the Miracle Zone, and you are constantly living in an atmosphere of expectation that you will achieve your Why in life no matter who or what tries to stand in your way. You have to have faith to live in the ...
Views: 1674 - 5 Lessons to Live, Lead, & Communicate - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardMartin Luther King, Jr. left us a legacy. He not only taught us through what he said, but also what he did. He is an example of a leader with exceptional character; his words were backed by significant action. He taught us how to live intentionally and make our words mean something. If you ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #2 Work Hard for What you Want - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Apply yourself. Get all the education you can, but then, by God, do something. Don't just stand there, make it happen." Lee Iacocca. There are actually two secrets in todays post: the first is to know what you want and the second is to work hard to get it. Successful people are very clear about ...
Views: 1669(13 votes) - Are You Squatting To Rise...? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Brad YatesSo… we're well into the new year – how are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions…? If not so great, I have a question for you: How bad are you going to have to feel to motivate you…? Isn’t that the way to get your butt in gear - creating a sense of pain or discontent or something ...
Views: 1669 - 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 - How Motivational Speakers Help in Raising Employee Productivity Level - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Elianna HydeImproving your employees’ productivity levels is often difficult. However, there are a few different tricks you can use to help motivate them. One of the most popular and most effective is to bring in a motivational speaker. These speakers often have different approaches to productivity, which ...
Views: 1666 - *** The 1 thing that is holding you back - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamI've come to realize that the situations that challenge me the most as a leader and business owner are the ones that bring up a lot of emotions for me. Immediately my internal dialogue kicks in. In the moment it seems like my internal dialogue is simply reporting the truth about my situation ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Start a Great Day - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Jodi Michele CooleyEverybody is given a bank account of 24 hours a day. The empowering idea is that we get to choose how we are going to spend that account. One of the best anecdotes for creating a great day starts the moment you wake up in the morning. One of the few things we do have control over is our ...
Views: 1666 - Self Help: When and How to Un-Friend in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe are not beating around the bush today. If you want your business to limitlessly grow to both big profits and big fulfillment, you have to start with what makes you joyful. Including the people around you. So we gotta’ ask: Why are you agonizing over that consuming “friendship” that exists in ...
Views: 1666 - Today’s Promise Awaits You - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Kimberley CohenThe dawn of each day holds the promise for possibilities. It’s hard to believe that’s true when world seems to be filled with despair, war, recession, The Swine Flu, Listeria, company closures, layoffs, gas and oil price increases, fluctuations in stock markets, earthquakes, tornadoes, ...
Views: 1665 - What You Think You Become - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Luminita Saviuc"We become what we think about all day long." Ralph Walso Emerson I know most of us heard this at least once during their life time, but what does it really mean? What thoughts have to do with who we are and what we do? What have they to do with our circumstances and the people that are ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Chasing Your Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Michael Rayel“Mike, wake up! You’re daydreaming again!” My best friend in childhood used to accuse me of daydreaming. I’d just laugh each time he would lead me back from my fantasy land to reality. Everyone daydreams. But while others are preoccupied with the miseries of current realities, some dream about ...
Views: 1664 - Do You Need a Personal Development Plan? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonThe question "Do I need a personal development plan?" is a hard one to answer, because it's not as simple a question as it seems. When someone asks me this, what they usually mean is, "Do I need to sit down and plan out everything I'm going to do to create a new life?" The answer to that ...
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