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- Five Proven, Successful & Motivational Tips To Age Backwards - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Rob WhiteIf you are at all like me, ( a "Baby boomer") you’ve probably heard expressions like “60 is the new 40.” The truth is actually that anyone can be 68 going on 50. All you need is a motivational mindset. Then you, too, can start counting the calendar backwards at each birthday. Beyond good ...
Views: 2493(3 votes) - Do You Know Who You Really Are? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from William CottringerDo You Know Who You Really Are? “Most of the things you think you know may not be so.” ~The author. From the beginning days of Philosophy and Psychology to the billions of sources of information we have today trying to answer this question, it may be time to pause and reflect upon the ...
Views: 2589(1 vote) - Dare Yourself to Dream - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you care for others you get wrapped up in their world and sometimes forget about your own. It’s ok to step outside your comfort zone and dare yourself to dream, it is very good for your soul. Is your life going the way you intended it to be? Is your daily routine dragging you down? If ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Playing Games with Your Mood - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Adrienne FikesSo my niece is back in town for just a bit and we got together with the family for some fellowship yesterday. As we sat down to the table, the familiar sibling argument began between her and her little brother about who is going to sit where and who gets to sit next to mom. The updated ...
Views: 979 - 5 Tips to Set Your 2013 Goals - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman As we wrap up 2012, it is a good time to reflect on what we have accomplished this year and to begin thinking about what we want our life to look like in 6 months, 12 months and longer. Before you jump forward to the planning part, take some time to look at what ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - Isn't It Time You Manned Up to the Online Marketing Deal? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Andrew ClarkeYou are now entering a world which you have never entered before. You are considering becoming self employed by leveraging the power of the internet. As a result the failure of your enterprise now down to your own efforts. Sure there are going to be some knocks on the way. Some of these knocks ...
Views: 584 - Are you willing to Ignite the Fire of Unlimited Possibility in 2013? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhat price would you be willing to pay, if the promise was a 100 % guarantee, that you could achieve anything you desired? How many hours of your valuable time would you devote to this endeavour? How much energy and resources would you be willing to expend to achieve this magic? For such a ...
Views: 793 - Are you Ready to Stop Spinning Your Wheels in 2013? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonHow has 2012 worked out for you? Are you happy with the progress you have made this year? Or do you feel like another year has flown by, where you feel like you have just spun your wheels all year and you are in the same place or you even worse, you feel like you have gone backwards. That can ...
Views: 637 - Make a statement and see your career soar. Three ways to touch a higher level of success - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSpur for Greater Life No one gets out alive. Indeed people such as Steve Jobs used the inevitability of death as a spur for greater life. If you are going to die anyway what is holding you back? That was the lifestyle approach of Steve Jobs. Lifetime of Success Think about how you ...
Views: 1376 - 5 Business Assets Only You Can Provide Online - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from TJ PhilpottSome of the most valuable business assets you have that contribute HEAVILY to your success online are actually personal attributes! Don't get me wrong and think that traffic or great products aren't of value to your business success since obviously they are a huge factor! On the other hand ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Do not grow old, just grow - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieI wish someone had told me this when I was in my 20s: Do not grow old, just grow. Whatever age you currently are, there is still time to just grow. SEEING INTO THE FUTURE As you get older you will not look the same. In fact, if you look at your parents and grandparents you will know in ...
Views: 1392 - Why You Get More Done As Deadlines Approach - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody looking to get more done one surefire way, in most cases, is when you are confronted with a deadline to meet! Although this is NOT a 'strategy' recommended by this writer it has proven to be highly effective at increasing work efficiency due to the sense of urgency such situations ...
Views: 950 - Give Yourself Permission to...Fail? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Tammi MetzlerI almost gave up one day in the not-so-distant past. Things hadn't been going as planned with some recent marketing efforts, and I couldn't shake this feeling that because these marketing campaigns were failing, that I was a failure. And while I'm normally a glass-half-full, ...
Views: 1076 - You Can Choose To Be Chosen – Chose WOW - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Rob WhiteIf you’ve not been chosen to live a life of WOW – you can choose to be chosen. WOW is my acronym for: Wonderfully Obsessed with Winning. For me, this is a confidence builder; it’s an expression of wonder that motivates me to think higher. When I speak WOW with enthusiasm, the word opens my ...
Views: 2046(3 votes) - Expeditions in Faith: Being Conscious in Enough - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioMay I suggest This time is blessed for you This time is blessed and shining almost blinding bright Just turn your head And you'll begin to see The thousand reasons that were just beyond your sight The reasons why Why I suggest to you Why I suggest this is the best part of your life ...
Views: 985 - How Building Self Confidence Brings Greater Success - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBuilding self confidence is something that will DIRECTLY influence the level of success you or anybody else may experience! It all stems from the fact that the more self assurance one may feel the more incline they will be when it comes time for actually taking action! Most people tend to shy ...
Views: 1068(2 votes) - Success Quotes - 13 Quotes to Motivate & Inspire - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThese success quotes have inspired and motivated me to keep going at one time or another in my dance (in my life and business journey) as they challenge my thinking, open up new perspectives or remind me of who I really am, what I’m capable of, and what’s important to me. I hope they can do the ...
Views: 2919(3 votes) - Own your NOW? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe actions you are taking or have failed to take, the emotions you have felt or are feeling and the attitude you have projected or will project to the world, in this moment, are directing the meaning and fulfilment you feel, moulding how you future will unfold and dictating the level of ...
Views: 594 - How to Avoid Distraction? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Amr AbbasThere are so many things around you that could distract you. You might actually have something to do at this moment but once you start doing something else you never stop until you get it done even though you aren't working on the task that you are supposed to work on. Distraction can ruin your ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - How Your Inspiration Helps You Prosper Online - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from TJ PhilpottYour inspiration is a very significant factor in exactly how profitable online you may become! The fact is that when you have a passion or are inspired by what ever it is you do, it helps you to stay focused and motivated! Internet marketers know full well that to become profitable online you ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Be Not Dismayed - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Jean AdrienneThe Angels whisper this message to us always as we journey through our lives on Earth. It is so easy for us to forget who we are and why we are here as the pressures of day to day existence close in. We are all dealing with this in some form. It’s probably easier for those of us who are working ...
Views: 754 - Steps to Success - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Julie JohnsonAs a success coach I often get asked variations on the theme Is there a recipe for success? Are there sure-fire strategies to get me there? Are there certain steps that will guarantee my success? A simple key? And my answer to all of these is yes – there most certainly are. However knowing ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - "You are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with." - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'Leary"You are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with." - Jim Rohn Ever find yourself sitting at a table with a group of friends having a chat about how you’d love to be rich, or just have enough money to pay the bills? Most often the rest of the people at the table are in the ...
Views: 2031(1 vote) - I Am 100% Responsible For Me - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'LearyMany times we hear people say that they will never get on well in life because they are not from the right side of town. We hear people blame the way that they were reared as a reason for them to repeat the mistakes thrust upon them or worse. But we need to realise that we do not have to let the ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - Are You Satisfied With Who Is In Charge Of Your Future? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Andrew HortonCan you imagine, if you boarded a commercial airline and the pilot came over the intercom sounding incoherent, having no idea what the flight number was, no idea where he was going or even if there was enough fuel on board the plane, would you stay on board? I know I wouldn’t, I would get off ...
Views: 997 - Motivation: The Logical Soul As New Paradigm - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Michael CraigThe topic of Motivation is easy to talk about, but fairly difficult to invoke on a regular basis. I remember as a kid my parents trying to motivate me to do my homework - something I hated doing. They were able to do it, however, because their "motivation" technique involved the use of spanking ...
Views: 2051 - Breaking Free From Tunnel Vision - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Heather DoeringPurveyors of home based businesses often see themselves as visionaries; after all, it takes insight and foresight to build something from nothing. The entrepreneurial spirit guides our thoughts and provides motivation to move forward. Forward, however, often leads us into the tunnel. We think ...
Views: 1492 - Asian gurus help start ups with more than coffee shop talk! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieGreat Ideas The greatest challenge to the greatest ideas is how to take your brainchild and make it real. An idea is just a thought – a figment of the imagination. How do we get it out there? We need someone to talk to. Asian Culture In Asia, gurus are revered teachers and masters ...
Views: 1649 - Getting Unstuck - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceWhile one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior. -- Henry Link Regardless of the career or life path we're on, there are times when we find it difficult to move forward. There are many road blocks that get in our way, and ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - The Things That Light Us Up Inside - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceDoubt yourself and you doubt everything you see. Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere. But if you listen to the sound of your own voice, you can rise above doubt and judgment. And you can see forever. -- Nancy Kerrigan I was talking with a good friend last night, and she was ...
Views: 1648 - Lead by Example: Leadership in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffDramatic change has descended upon leaders and the workforce due to the social media revolution. The warp speed shift of workplace communications, interaction and information exchange is causing chaos, mistrust and poor face-to-face communications. This change is forcing leadership to think and ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - How to Get Past Unbelief and Create the Life of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Jimmy Hays NelsonClose your eyes. Take a deep breath. Now describe your ideal life! Ready, Set, Go! What does it look like? Where do you live? Is it a bustling big city penthouse or a quiet cottage overlooking the ocean? Do you spend your days as the owner of a big business? Maybe it is doing mission work for ...
Views: 894 - “I’m a Technopreneur and I’m jobless,” says Faizan Laghari. Is an entrepreneur jobless? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe Yes "I am jobless" Camp by Faizan Laghari Jobless for over 10 years I can only speak for myself in this regard. The fact of the matter is that I haven't had a job for 10 years now. Definition of Job As I always explain in my presentations, a "job" in my opinion is where I go for an ...
Views: 2317 - How Do You Vote for Your Business? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Joey FaucetteU.S. citizens cast their vote for the next President, Vice-President, and a host of congressional leaders this week. Attention focuses on this once-every-four-years activity with a virtual obsession. Yet, there is a more important vote you as a business professional cast and more often than ...
Views: 1215 - 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: 1532 - The Decision Of A Lifetime - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Thomas Swank,In this season of pending elections for every position from local dog catcher to the Presidency of the United States have you taken the appropriate amount of time to examine your personal criteria of what you believe constitutes true leadership? How thoroughly have you observed and intently ...
Views: 942 - Entrepreneurial Tools to Build a New World Order - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMuhammad Nasrullah, founder of Pringit.com, takes obstacles in his stride. In every challenge, there is an opportunity for the entrepreneur to capitalize upon and take advantage of. Q: How do market conditions affect the entrepreneur? A: The economic environment has a key impact on ...
Views: 2308(1 vote) - WHO’S IN? AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHO’S OUT? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaIf your friends are making things feel like too much work and things are going nowhere, its time to unfriend. We are continuing our discussion in the Building Your Legacy series today. If you are here for the first time, start here. If you are ready to add on, we are building on the last ...
Views: 1605 - YOUR ENTOURAGE MATTERS. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaToday, we are moving on to another category in our Building Your Legacy series: Friends & Colleagues. As we’ve said before, these are in no particular order of importance. We’ll spend plenty of time talking about your Career, your Health, your Finances, your Faith & Love, your Family, and the ...
Views: 1702 - FAMILY MATTERS. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe are moving to the Family Category today. (Yes, even posted a pic from a favorite family weekend of Aly’s here). We were tempted to jump into the Career or Financial Category, but we want to cover Family first because when you begin to shape your career brand, you will want to first be clear ...
Views: 1824 - HOW TO MAKE HEALTH HAPPEN - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaBusted. It doesn’t just happen. You have to take action and make choices to make your health a priority- especially when you’ve tied it to your legacy. This is personal growth 101. Oh YEAH, we forgot to mention: Aly is a former nationally certified personal trainer and has a degree with ...
Views: 1726 - 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: 1665 - At Home Businesses for Women: Soapbox Warning - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe get it. You work from home, so you have a free pass to spend the day in your pajamas behind the computer while juggling loads of laundry and dishes, right? Wrong. Fair warning, we are about to be on our soapbox and hold you accountable for the way you operate your business. If that makes ...
Views: 1763 - How To Motivate Kids – I Have the MOST Unmotivated Kid on the Planet – Or Do I? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Susan PatersonMy son was very motivated to purchase his own computer. He had saved up close to $1000 by the time he was 11 and purchased it. You better believe he was always asking for extra chores to do in order to make money the year and a bit that preceded that purchase. He was one motivated kid! Now ...
Views: 1460 - Fear Destroys your Potential – Belief Supports it - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Andrew HortonAre you destroying your ambition for meaningful success, because you are allowing yourself to remain trapped in FEAR? When I speak of FEAR, I am referring to the irrational FEAR; so many people have about success or failure. If left unchecked, FEAR destroys our lives, limits our progress, holds ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - We all get Knocked Down – Achievers Don’t Stay Down - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Andrew HortonEvery One Gets Knocked Down at some Point The secret to super achievement is to spend as little time as possible licking your wounds when you encounter any of the inevitable challenges on your journey towards success, before you pull things together and get on with life. The measure of who you ...
Views: 777 - The Art of Listening - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Scott HunterHave you ever had a conversation with someone and walked away saying to yourself: “I might as well have been talking to the wall?” Are you clear that there are times people have conversations with you and probably walk away saying to themselves: “I might as well have been talking to the wall?” ...
Views: 775 - Is Working Alone Online For You? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMost people using the internet to start or run a business typically find themselves working alone! Now many of you may want to be your own boss to solve your financial problems or even the stress of a 9 to 5 job! On the other hand have you considered that the 'grass is not always greener' and ...
Views: 816 - Serve the One You’re With - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Melanie McGheeRecently, several of the yoga coaches I’ve trained were talking about how their class and client numbers are down. I shared a few tips with them about how to bring those numbers back up coming from a dharmic place of service. If that’s also been a challenge for you, this might help. I ...
Views: 1399 - Top 3 Steps: How To Get Some Confidence and Go Out and Do Something Amazing! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Joey PoltorThis post is for anyone who has had a great idea, or wanted to do something but was too scared to give it a try. This post is for the 'miss 100% of the shots you never take' crowd. When I was in high school, I missed going to the state tournament in track by something like 1/100th of a ...
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