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- How Does Your Attitude Impact Your Success in Business - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Diana SamalotIt is an unfortunate fact that as a result of the recent recession, many business owners have been thrown into a state of panic about the future of their business. Yes, it is sensible to make ourselves aware of any financial issues which may or will affect us directly, but by adopting a negative ...
Views: 1569 - Conduct a Personal Energy Audit - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Mary-Jeanne "MJ" CabanelOften clients come to me feeling tired, overworked and overburdened by the demands on their time. Unanimously they all want more hours in the day so they get even more done. One of the first exercises I ask of my clients is to conduct an energy audit. The energy audit has 3 parts: 1. ...
Views: 1568(3 votes) - Why motivating others doesn't work - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonIncorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger rewards to gain the same ...
Views: 1568 - Only You Can Make Your Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Lacy S. PierceWe are faced with many decisions, small and large, every day of our lives from the time we become completely self-aware and aware of the world around us. As very young children, most of our decisions center around choosing whether or not to heed parental or schoolteacher instructions, choosing ...
Views: 1567 - The #1 Tip For Manifestation Success - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Zoe RouthHere's the thing: we're all way too attached to manifesting stuff. We get tripped up all the time! We think it's the lover, the car, the job, the money, the hot sexy bod that is going to give us that feeling of joy and excitement. It's not any of those things. The #1 Manifestation ...
Views: 1566 - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyStuck in a rut? Feel like you've hit a plateau at work? Not sure what to do next to get your career progression into gear? Then it might be time to take a look at your attitude. Just what attitude am I referring to? There are many positive attitudes that can enhance your career advancement - a ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - 8 Easy Ways to Motivate Your Kids - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mark FooAnyone with kids can agree that their children are the most important and precious people in their lives. Every parent wants nothing but the best for their kids and they hope they strive to do great in everything they do. Kids are just like adults, they too can develop motivational brick walls ...
Views: 1564(2 votes) - How to Shatter Artificial Barriers and Move into Your Future - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Caroline JalangoAre you a fish that needs a bigger tank? There is a Japanese fish whose growth depends on the size of its fish tank. When the capacity of the tank is 250 gallons…it grows as big as the tank it’s in. When the capacity is increased to 500 gallons…it stretches to fill the tanks capacity. If you ...
Views: 1564 - Power your motivation - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux“Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.” – Les Brown What does motivation mean? The desire, interest or drive to do. The process that arouses, sustains and regulates human behavior. Ask yourself: Do I have the desire, ...
Views: 1564 - 7 Great Ways To Stay Motivated And Focused Every Single Day - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Peter MurphyYou may not find it easy to achieve your goals, and you may not achieve them as quickly as you want, but if you still really want that goal, it’s worth persevering over. That just means you’ll have to find ways to stay motivated. And here are some ways in which you can do ...
Views: 1563 - How to Raise Your Employees’ Morale through Team Building - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Rob JacksonYour employees’ morale is very important for the success of your business. Lack of motivation leads to employees that do not give more than the bare minimum effort towards achieving company goals, while a motivated individual will always strive to go the extra mile. A leader has the important ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - Redefining Success: Seven New Super-Sized Success Secrets - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from William CottringerRedefining Success: Seven New Super-Sized Success Secrets By Bill Cottringer “Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time.” ~Arnold H. Glasow. There are literally thousands of good books and articles already available regarding what to do and how to do it, ...
Views: 1562 - Learn how to motivate someone - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanICE What came to your mind when you read the word ICE out loud? most probably different thoughts and things that are related to this word jumped into your mind quickly. Your mind is just like a large computer that has billions of folder, once you access a folder you can reach all the ...
Views: 1560 - Wake-Up Call: It's Time To Change - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Joyce DillonHave you had a wake-up call recently, such as an unexpected health crisis, a separation or divorce, or the loss of your job? Perhaps you just feel stuck or restless? Are you yearning for change? These situations and emotions come with midlife, and this transition can be like falling down ...
Views: 1560 - Effective Risk-Taking: The "Deal or No Deal" Phenomenon - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Sandy GerouxHave you seen the new TV show, hosted by Howie Mandel, called Deal or No Deal? The show’s premise is this: 26 numbered briefcases, each containing a representation of a different amount of money ranging from $.01 to $1,000,000 are brought to a contestant, who must choose one case in the hope ...
Views: 1559 - How to choose your way of achieving goals to be both happy and successful? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Nil CelenWe all use different motivations to reach our goals. *Some of us always compete with our selves and some compete with others. *Some of us put milestones related to ourselves and others prefer mile stone directly linked to others. *Some of us think success means happiness, others think ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - The importance of early learning experience - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperI have been working with a group of early years professionals in my role as a Child and Educational Psychologist, they are a campaign group who are working together to raise the awareness of good early years practice. Over the past few months we have been debating and researching best practice ...
Views: 1553 - Business Visibility: 3 Ways to Help Your Potential Customers Find You - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanYou can have the best business in the world, but if customers cannot find you, what’s the point? Establishing a market niche and attracting customers who are looking for your services is the top goal for most companies. If they don’t have a marketing or advertising department, they will usually ...
Views: 1551 - How to get unstuck in your business now - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAs a leader, have you ever experienced times in your business where things were unfolding with ease; life seemed to be humming along just great¦when suddenly and without warning, your good fortune came to a screeching halt and you found yourself feeling stuck and stagnant? So what do you do ...
Views: 1551 - Mindset Secrets For Mere Mortals - From An Elite Athlete - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Zoe RouthOlivia Bartlett-Marques is a remarkable woman. She hasn't let any social norms affect a passionate vision of her life. She started in the fitness industry at seventeen, and became the Managing Director and partner in the burgeoning business, TEAM Fitness, at just 21. At 24 she took out the ...
Views: 1551 - Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Dia ThabetPower of positive thinking Can your thoughts affect your surroundings and events? Can your words affect your life? A child who receives poor grade in Science usually his parents, teachers, or someone told him that he is not good at the subject. Do you think these negative statements by ...
Views: 1551(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: 3 Tips to Praise Children Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyPraise can be very powerful when used correctly. Here are three easy tips to help parents implement praise in a way that motivates children with ADD and ADHD and boosts their self-esteem: 1. Be Genuine “You are going to be the next Babe Ruth!” or “That is the most beautiful painting I ...
Views: 1550(2 votes) - How Successful Are You? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from William Cottringer“Success is the progress we each make in our private, lifelong journey of learning, growing and improving into our best selves.” ~The author. There are currently as many “tests” to measure success as there are personal definitions of it or criteria for defining it. Where do you go to ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - How To Stay Motivated Around Negative People - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe world is filled with a great deal of negativity at times. Negative people are those who see no hope for themselves and because they see none for themselves want to try to take hope from others by discouraging them. Negative people don’t want to see you succeed because they ...
Views: 1546 - TWO QUESTIONS WORTH ANSWERING - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from William CottringerTWO QUESTIONS WORTH ANSWERING By Bill Cottringer “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” ~ Norman Schwarzkopf. There are two very important questions you should ask yourself. Having the right answers can determine ...
Views: 1545 - Keeping Yourself and Team Motivated - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Clive LewisKeeping yourself and your team motivated Motivating employees is vital if employers are to achieve maximum performance, productivity, loyalty and levels of engagement. Motivation is not just a management tactic; it’s a personal responsibility in any individual’s life. In business the overall ...
Views: 1544 - 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: 1544 - Unexpected Success - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Arden ComptonIn my life there have been a number of times when I have experienced what I call unexpected success. Things turned out better than I thought they would. At times the success seemed to come when I wasn’t even trying, and then when I would try to repeat the success I would fail. For many years I ...
Views: 1544 - Winners give up wasting time. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOAre you one of the many that get “paralysis by analysis”? Do you spend considerably more time sitting around planning rather than doing? Do you delay progress while over-thinking a problem or, worse yet, imagining every conceivable negative contingency? I believe that many like the “idea” of ...
Views: 1544(6 votes) - Calming the Thanksgiving Blues - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiMany of us look forward to Thanksgiving with cheery visions of friends and family gathering around for a mouthwatering meal. However, some people, especially those who are going through a bad time, may actually dread the holiday, and see it as a lonely and disappointing time. For them, ...
Views: 1541 - Evaluate Your Business Home Internet Marketing Promotion - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Mario ArneroIf your business home internet marketing promotion isn't giving you the results you want, then it might be time to make some adjustments, or come up with an entirely new marketing plan. Sometimes it's not necessary to scrap everything and start over. Sometimes your companycan benefit by you ...
Views: 1541 - Lesson 5 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 5 Finding Your Why in Life I told you earlier that I teach my students to take action steps. I have discovered the power of actually standing up, speaking words out loud and writing down specific exercises. There’s no thinking about it or overanalyzing each step. Just do ...
Views: 1541 - No Other Way: Only Good Can Come From This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomWhat would be different if you knew that your life at this moment is perfect? That your power is in the present, your power is now? NOW is a beautiful acronym for "No Other Way," a poem of the same name written years ago by New Thought writer Martha Smock. Your life and what you are ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - Success Means Fulfilling Our Life Purpose (Previously: Measuring Our Personal Success) - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Randi FineWe all live in a material world and each of us has material needs and desires. I have to admit, I do enjoy having my physical comforts and a sprinkling of luxuries, though I wouldn’t call myself largely indulgent. I believe that in our fast-paced, money driven world many of us have forgotten ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - How to Kill Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Procrastination feeds a common human desire – Drama! Indeed procrastinating brings on undue stress and anxiety. But the thrill that comes from completing the task at the last minute brings a greater high than simply completing an otherwise mundane task on time. Anticipate the payoff first ...
Views: 1538 - Let Inspiration Drive You Home - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Henry OkwoAn increasingly fast pace of life continues to put excessive demand as well as stress on people. Many may become overwhelmed under more pressure to push their bodies to the max. The burden of meeting personal as well as business obligations saps energy and motivation. Inspiration is the driving ...
Views: 1538 - Resilience - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michelle MayurMy garden is my pride and joy and it broke my heart to see the beautiful plants being cooked in place in the extreme heat over summer. Combined with the drought conditions, many of these plants appeared to die completely. Then the miracle happened. The inner Resilience of these plants refused to ...
Views: 1538(3 votes) - Keep Your Heart The Master of Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara Elizabeth“Follow your heart and do what feels right for you, because that’s living. Everything else is dying.” - Henri Junttila In the hectic world we live in today, sometimes it is hard to find ways to live life in complete happiness. You are entitled to live your life they way you want to and were ...
Views: 1537 - Do You Deserve to Be a Winner? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Loren FogelmanA man who suffers before it is necessary suffers more than is necessary. ~ Seneca Deserving is an interesting concept. For some it is seen as a right and something positive. Others view it as something negative, experiencing guilt. When you think about deserving what are some of the thoughts ...
Views: 1536 - How to Define Empowering Goals - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Susan LiddyYour goals say a lot about you– they express who you are and what you stand for. Empowering goals take you into life where you want to be. They bring you purpose, passion and a sense of accomplishment. People often, confuse empowering goals with expectations. A goal is a mission that you set ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - How to Get Motivated - 5 Simple Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to get motivated is something that would save many a lot of wasted time and would definitely help boost their feeling of well being. There is no doubt the sense of accomplishment helps boost your spirits but often a lack of motivation keeps us from experiencing this euphoric ...
Views: 1535 - 5 Secret Questions the Positively Successful Ask Daily - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Joey FaucetteWhile studying Great Depression businesses created by successful entrepreneurs, I discovered five core practices that were daily habits for them. They asked themselves five questions daily that charted their course to success. You become a successful business person, also, by asking yourself ...
Views: 1534 - An entrepreneur is the hero of his own company and you have to act like one - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHedging your Bets for successful entrepreneurship Testing the Waters Although gainfully employed, Suhail Ahmad wanted to ratchet up excitement in his life, so he decided to ride two boats in his 20s: Full-time employment but starting his entrepreneurship journey on the side. Q Why did ...
Views: 1534 - 3 Reasons Holiday Corporate Team Building Works - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Rob JacksonI love this time of year. I find that more team work is exhibited during the holiday season than any other time of the year. Everything from a family working together to put together a family holiday meal, to a corporate work team having a holiday party, or groups of people helping out with ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Why Elite Athletes Seek Strategic Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhen you remove all the fluff and get down to the nitty gritty, coaching is primarily about feedback. How you get coached, the quality and quantity of feedback, is important. Too much feedback, or criticism without corrective suggestions, eventually backfires. Frequently athletes can’t ...
Views: 1533 - Athletes Conquer Concentration Obstacles - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Loren FogelmanSerious competitive athletes realize there is no room for distraction if they want to win events. Developing laser focus is possible, can be done and is necessary for reaching your BIG goals. When you are training for high performance unbreakable concentration is required. Consciously training ...
Views: 1532 - Bolster Self-Determination- 4 Cornerstones to Strengthen Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Beth Tabak"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." Tommy Lasorda How would your life be different if you strengthened self-discipline? For some people ‘discipline’ sparks negativity so I will use ‘self-determination’ instead. Strengthening ...
Views: 1532 - Stuck In A Rut? Tap Into The Source Of Your Motivation! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you lacking the energy to complete your projects? Have you been feeling unfocused when you sit down to work? Do you feel like you are unable to get things done? Find the source of your motivation and you can solve these challenges! Everyone has their own particular set motivators, so tap ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Superman, Lex Luthor and Self Promotion - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Jorge OlsonWhat Superman can Teach You about Unselfish Self Promotion? Can Unselfishness and Self Promotion even be placed side by side in a sentence? Aren't Self Promotion and Unselfishness mortal enemies? A comic book scene comes to mind were the Hero called "Unselfish" battles the Villain "Self ...
Views: 1531 - How To Be Happy - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Kerry LittleHow to be happy is a question lots of people ask. It's very common for us to depend upon others in order to make us happy... "if only I could have an amazing boyfriend, I would be happy", or "if only my friends were more attentive, I would be happy" or (and this is a common one!) "if I had more ...
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