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- Happiness is an Inside Job - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Andrew HortonIs happiness something out there over which you exert no control at all? Can it be that happiness is something elusive and difficult to find or is it just that you just don’t know how easy it actually is to be happy. Could it be that you don’t accept that happiness is a choice, instead you ...
Views: 1121 - 3 Tips to be supercharged throughout a day - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from John GaryEveryone faces a hard time in most of the days of life, some days even a small thing may appear as a big problem. We cannot run out of problems, but always there is a solution called facing the problems positively. We cannot predict the exact day when we face the problem; instead we can be ...
Views: 1289 - Dear Dr. Romance: How can I move forward when I hit a setback? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: When one hits a setback in life what are some healthy ways to keep moving forward? How can one build a healthy mental outlook when things go wrong? Dear Reader: The most important and uplifting thing you can do is look for what you can learn from the problem. ...
Views: 1763 - 11 Motivational Quotes To Get You Going - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from A. ReeceDo you wish you could do something more intriguing and satisfying with your life? Do you have big ideas about your future but are being held back by self-doubt and fear? Fear is real and can be a nuisance, a roadblock, and in some cases a necessary and great protector. However, when it comes ...
Views: 679 - Procrasti-NATION Is the Thief of Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Andrew HortonAt one stage of my life I was so good at procrastinating, I was even able to fool myself into believing that I was not procrastinating. I was so adept, in fact, that I was even attempted to write a book, detailing how to look busy and productive, whilst still managing to procrastinate the most ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - How to Make People Change - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Travis RoskeTo be perfectly honest, the title is a lie. In all truth, we cannot make people change. It’s impossible. The very thought is devilish; didn’t Satan want to force us to do what he wanted, and take away our ability to choose? We cannot make people change, but as long as we are doing it for the ...
Views: 1647 - Some Principles For You To Achieve Success In Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I would like to share with you some principles that make people successful. I don’t know what background you came from or what you were taught in the past. But whatever the circumstance is, I want you to know that you can achieve success in life. I hope you will read this with an open ...
Views: 1048 - Make Deadlines Your Friend - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Rosie GrayIt’s tempting to think of deadlines as negative, especially when imposed on you by others. Deadlines can make you feel powerless, frustrated, even stressed if you feel it’s out of your control to meet them. But deadlines can be extremely powerful too when used to positively manage yourself ...
Views: 1221 - How To Build Your Confidence In Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you struggle with low self confidence? Fret no more, because I will be talking about how to build your confidence in your everyday life. So this does not just apply to you being confident at your work place but also in your social life, and whatever circumstance it may be that requires you to ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Believe and you can and will Achieve - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Andrew HortonMany university studies have shown that people who have achieved above average levels of meaning and fulfilment in their lives, all have two major things in common. They firstly have a crystal clear vision, which defines exactly what they want to achieve in the future and secondly they have an ...
Views: 1008 - Staying Motivated! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Pat Mussieux“How do you stay so motivated?” I get that question a lot and I can easily understand why many entrepreneurs lose their motivation on a regular basis. First of all, I believe it’s human nature. Nobody is motivated ALL the time. And if they tell you that they are, then they are lying. I ...
Views: 921 - Transformation On Demand - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Joe VitaleHe said focus on process, not perfection. He said he doesn’t care to avoid death, that he instead wants us to live long enough to complete our life mission. He said he’s seen dramatic transformation right after people take total self responsibility. He said he’s seen 225% better results ...
Views: 981 - The Real Battle We Have to Win to Get Into Shape - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Mike MatthewsBefore you can build the body of your dreams, you need to learn how to defeat the only force that can really stop you. “I’m going to really stick to this training program and diet and completely change my body!” thinks the wannabe athlete. “Oh man, I need to tweet about this before I ...
Views: 1062 - How good are you at predicting the future? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Andrew HortonThe one thing, I believe sets, super achievers apart from average achievers, is their ability to very accurately predict the consequences of either doing something or not doing it. The more apt you are at exploring and discovering the consequences any task or activity, will have on your life in ...
Views: 1164 - Three Easy Methods For Improving Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you struggle with low self esteem? I want to let you know that there are easy methods for improving self esteem. Don’t continue living life the way you are right now. You can overcome that, and in this article, I would like to share how you can do that, so do keep reading. Remind Yourself ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Are You Holding Yourself Back From Achieving Greater Success In Life? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIf you are reading this right now, I believe you have dreams and aspirations. Now the question I have for you is, are those dreams and aspirations easily achievable? If they are, then they are not big enough. Look, we were not called to be mediocre in life. We were created for greatness. Are you ...
Views: 1245 - Is your Conversation with yourself, serving you? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Andrew HortonResearch shows that we are talking to ourselves every waking moment and even during some of the time, when we are sleeping. It shows that there is an on-going dialogue, which we hold with ourselves, about everything going on. I am sure that you are no different and that you are also conducting a ...
Views: 1035 - Can you earn a Living doing what you Love? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Andrew HortonSelf-knowledge has and always will remain the key to becoming the type of person you need to become, to attract the type of success you desire. So the greater your commitment towards your life long “Personal Development”. The greater will be the success you will be able to attract into your ...
Views: 1041 - If not You – Then Who? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Andrew HortonMost people believe that there is something lacking in their lives, they either have a lack of money, romance, success or joy that is holding them away from discovering true happiness, meaning and fulfillment. The key to changing this is to accept that greatness exists in all of us and that all ...
Views: 1115 - Success Development – Use Self-Motivation Strategies To Get Through Tough Times - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Tony BurnellIf you are like most people, you have a natural level of self-motivation. You are motivated enough to go out and get a job and apply yourself to it. Your level of motivation may not be very high and it may not need to be. But when you want more than that, and your success development becomes ...
Views: 785 - The Law Of Attraction - How You Can Apply It In Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you familiar with the law of attraction? It talks about how your current thoughts can determine the outcomes of daily situations. You see, our thoughts and situations are made up of energy, and this energy attracts like energy. That is just how the Universe works. Hence, if you are an ...
Views: 1232(2 votes) - KEEPING IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from John Carinci“KEEPING IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE” (from my book: The Power Of Being Different) “Here is something that appeared in Harper’s Weekly: ‘It’s a gloomy moment in the history of our country. Not in the lifetime of most men has there been so much grave and deep apprehension. The domestic economic ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Do you REALLY appreciate all you have? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Andrew HortonYou are so privileged to be alive at the best time ever. You have so much abundance around you and in you. Are you truly grateful for all you have? I believe that, when you can look around your world and see all the things, which are working and then identify with all these positive experiences. ...
Views: 1176 - Entrepreneurial Tip: Learn Why Self-Motivation is the Key to Success! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Jack NadelThis is one of several tips for entrepreneurs that I’ve developed, featuring shared experiences and wisdom from my successful career as a global entrepreneur that I outline in an easy to understand tip format with a brief story/snippet from my own experiences as well as a current anecdote about ...
Views: 1164(6 votes) - Unleash your Inner Champion - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Andrew HortonImagine, what it would be like, if you were forced to watch a continuously repeating vivid movie, at the end of your life. Depicting the life you could have lived, had you, believed in your dreams and had the vitality and foresight to take the daily action you needed to take to succeed? I could ...
Views: 1151 - Closing - Succes Law #2 - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from John Di LemmeExcerpt from 7 Proven Laws of Success to Live a Prosperous Life – by John Di Lemme I want you to say this out loud right now, “I love closing!” You can close the door on poverty with a decisive mindset of “always be opening.” You must always be opening relationships. Each and every ...
Views: 1425 - 5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Get Back On Track And Finish What You Started - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Adrienne FikesListen, you are not alone. You had so much enthusiasm at the beginning of that project. Your intentions were the best. You were so passionate, motivated, and excited about the impact it would have. Maybe you thought it would be more fun than it turned out to be. Maybe you got distracted by ...
Views: 1464 - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
Views: 1728(1 vote) - 7 Ways To Climb Out Of Your Slump - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Linda-Ann StewartAfter a few unsuccessful plays, an athlete can sometimes get caught in a slump. They start performing far less than their potential. For instance, a basketball player wouldn't be able to sink a ball even if he was standing over the net. By this time, he's trying too hard and it interferes with ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Napoleon Hill’s Success Quotes - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Ewen ChiaNapoleon Hill was an author who wrote books like Think And Grow Rich and Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success. He was also President Franklin Roosevelt’s advisor. Napoleon Hill is certain one of the people that many look up to when it comes to changing their mindset and ...
Views: 2723 - Put The S.M.A.C.K. Down On Your Goals Today! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Thomas AndersonSometimes I just want to walk up to people, smack them in the face and say "WAKE UP! You can live an extraordinary life!" Okay, so maybe I don't really want to smack them, because I'm not at all a violent person. However, I do want to put the S.M.A.C.K. down on them. Because most people ...
Views: 3810 - Expeditions in Faith: Do you believe that the Divine only loves you when you get what you want? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioWe are very complex creatures. If you have ever seen the Matrix (and if you haven't, please watch it, big metaphysical movie), there is a scene where Morpheus offers Neo the choice of two different pills: blue, you go back to the Matrix and forget about your new awareness, and red, you become ...
Views: 978 - The internet & Network Marketing Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from RRamon FulcherPairing internet with mlm business can certainly be an effective thing for many who are into this domain and who would like to make it huge. The world of network marketing really is very exciting and challenging, where after you succeed, you’ll be capable to enjoy everything you want or ever ...
Views: 988 - How To Improve Motivation: Try These Self-Motivation Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Tony BurnellSometimes, no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to work. It might be because you are going through a bad patch and feel you are not making any progress. You are tired of trying and getting nowhere. When this happens, it is easy to become dispirited. These can be critical times and may spell ...
Views: 1038(2 votes) - Will you “GO THE EXTRA MILE”? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Andrew HortonIf you want to finally break free from average and achieve the meaning and fulfilment, you have always desired, then it is time for you to accept that you must “GO THE EXTRA MILE” All the people I have researched and studied, who live fulfilling lives, do not perform at average levels, they all ...
Views: 1593 - Seven ways to motivate yourself - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Arnold GroenewaldAll of us have had an experience were we attended a seminar or training course or church service and you were so inspired and motivated that you wanted to start immediately to change your circumstances. But by the next morning all your good intentions have gone and you just carry on on your old ...
Views: 727 - Preparing Yourself For Greatness In Life – 3 Things You Must Do - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAspiring for greatness in life is something most humans will have, but achieving that greatness is something not everyone will end up doing. The truth is, there is no short cut to success. Ever person out that who has achieved greatness in life will vouch for that. They are where they are ...
Views: 3869 - Renewing Your Mind For Success - 3 Practical Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHave you ever heard about renewing your mind for success? It’s one of the most common and basic techniques that experts say you need to do on a consistent basis in order to start achieving success in life. However, what’s frustrating is that while experts say renewing your mind is important, ...
Views: 1542 - Success Development: Are Your Self-Motivation Strategies Working? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellMost people start out working on their success development with enthusiasm and energy. But many people find it hard to keep up the motivation and to maintain momentum. Generally, it is not because they are lazy or do not have a strong desire to succeed. More often, they are lacking motivation ...
Views: 936 - Reasons Why You Can't Count On Others To Motivate You - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellDoes anyone else really care if you are motivated? Of course, we all have a few people in our lives that care and some who depend on us being motivated. But most people are fully occupied running their own lives and dealing with their own issues. They are working to motivate themselves, unless ...
Views: 1165 - You can win any race - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Andrew HortonI am sure you that you all remember the story of the tortoise and the hare, from when you were at kinder garden. The tortoise symbolises the benefit of consistent and focused effort carried out at a steady pace over time and how this will always be more effective than the fast paced, erratic and ...
Views: 873 - You can Unlock the Superhuman in you - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Andrew HortonBecome the best version of yourself possible There are numerous possibilities available, for you to become the best possible version of your unique self. Accept that there is only one version of you on this planet; no one else has your unique mind, life experience, character, attitude and ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Inviting success into your life happens daily, never in a day - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Andrew HortonAs you know there is nothing more valuable than your time. You can get more money, better relationships, improve your health, with better exercise and improved eating routines, grow your spiritual connection and improve the fulfilment you get from your career, but as long as we continue to view ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - Consistency Trumps Commitment: Focus on Loving the Results, Not The Activity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lisa MontanaroRecently, I was preparing the garbage and recycling to bring to the curb for pick up, and my husband was watching me and chuckled "It's so funny. You really like doing the recycling, don't you?" I stopped and thought about it, and then replied, "I don't necessarily like the activity, but I love ...
Views: 1515 - Is Every Day a Challenge For You? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Niki CleggEvery day is a challenge for me. If it isn't me getting older or greyer it is health wise. I am not happy being a forty year old in a sixty year old body. I keep asking myself "How did it happen and when did it happen? Basically I am sure someone made a mistake and I find no humour in it. I have ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Ready, Fire and Then Aim - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Andrew HortonLack of Knowledge is never a reason not to start I have owned and successfully operated numerous businesses, in many different industries: from engineering, to manufacturing, to transport, to tourism, to the SCUBA diving industry, to consulting, to professional speaking and training, to mention ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - The Role of Emotions in Organizations - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardIn the absence of being able to express their emotions and connect with the organizational identity, employees are expected to adapt to role driven behaviour. This can result in a decrease in an employee’s ability to contribute anything more than what is defined by the role, leaving both leaders ...
Views: 1978(3 votes) - Self-motivation is a Must for All Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Pat Heydlauff“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily,” said Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker and author of See You at the Top. Leaders are always susceptible to personal motivation and inspiration-drain because they are constantly motivating ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - What are you doing to make your life memorable? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Clara NobleI was visiting the ‘Sagrada Familia’ in Barcelona designed by Gaudi and admiring its beauty and its unique features. That got me thinking – what am I doing in my life to make it memorable? I’ve asked this question many times to my Clients and almost always they reply – I don’t have any ...
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