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- 3 Responsibilities of Working Alone Online! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhen considering the 'joys' of working alone online building yourself a money making business it's hard not to get excited! Image the possibilities of making more money than your 9 to 5 job and all while sitting at your computer! Well the 'flip side' to this scenario must be considered as well ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Top Sales Management Advice: It’s Hard To Listen With Your Mouth Open - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Ralph BurnsThere’s a common misconception that sales managers must be good talkers. Its true that any leadership position requires superb communication skills in which you can clearly articulate your thoughts through the words you use and the way you communicate. But if you are always talking and never ...
Views: 1420(5 votes) - What Are Your Priorities for Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiMolly wanted to take her business to the next level, but she knew she couldn’t reach her sales goals with her present staff. It was time to build her sales force. So she invested time in hiring and training a promising new salesperson. Then, at the last minute, he received a better offer from ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Are You Waiting For Perfection? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Caroline JalangoPerfection is an illusion. If you have to wait for the perfect time to begin working on your goals…you will wait a long time! • What is your heart aching to do? • What is the pending dream/goal you yearn to fulfill? • Who is the man/woman you want to become? What are you waiting for? Are ...
Views: 1418 - I Give Intuition A Big Thumbs Up! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerWhen you want something, your imagination will show you five dozen ways you can get it. The next thing your fertile creativity does is open up a clear, wide channel to your intuitive gut feelings—your built-in guide to choosing the best option. Here’s where things get tricky. You may have ...
Views: 1418 - Staying Motivated in Your Space - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI write a lot about motivation because its something I’m always struggling to capture and hang onto myself; and its elusive nature interests me. I’ve talked about various ways of looking at and trying to capture motivation; and some work better than others at different times in different ...
Views: 1417 - Enjoy the Journey - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Emma Wortt'Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey!' - Fitzhugh Milan OK so you have very clear goals for your business, you know why you want to achieve them and you know how you're going to do it. That's wonderful! But maybe you've been travelling the road that leads ...
Views: 1416 - Go That Extra Step - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sheri Falcone“Going that extra step” is an incredible concept to put into practice today with every facet of your life. It is the difference between being ordinary and being extraordinary. That extra step is what separates the average player from the WINNERS. I have been in sales most of my life. I ...
Views: 1416 - My Attitude? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur attitude is going to determine where we go in life; it is the foundation of failure or success and also significantly affects our health and well-being. You have most likely heard expressions such as “we can always look for the positive or the negative in any situation,” and “we can take ...
Views: 1416 - Self-Development in Your Spare Time - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Kara LaneI've often heard people say they don't have time for self-development. It seems like a nice idea, but they have a demanding job, are busy with family, and have an active social life. Spending time on personal growth just doesn't fit into their calendar. I completely understand that. It ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - What Bhutan Can Teach Us About Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergIt has been over ten years since I retired from my full-time practice and spent three months doing volunteer work and traveling in Southeast Asia. One of the best parts of my trip was spending time in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It was their monarch who defined the concept of Gross ...
Views: 1416 - The #1 Secret of Personal Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Darren "Professa D" DouglasIf you want to be successful at anything in life then this is a must read! It is absolutely imperative that you learn how to lead yourself first before you can successfully lead anyone else. In fact, learning to lead yourself first can actually increase your ability to lead others ...
Views: 1415 - I Can’t Get No Satisfaction - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerYour emotional needs must be filled in order for you to feel truly fulfilled. But do you know what an emotional need is? Some emotional needs have a physical component. For instance, your need for physical shelter contributes to your need to feel safe. Other emotional needs require an ...
Views: 1414 - Become a Master of Change - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Anne BachrachWhen to change? - What to change? - How to change? For most of us, the thought of change can send us into a panic attack. For some of us, we might fear change because it disrupts our sense of security and consistency by challenging our perceptions. As much as we crave stability and ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - 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: 1413(1 vote) - The “Just One Thing” Principle - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Zoe RouthWhen I led canoe trips for a living, one of the first things we taught is that you don't need to put that much pressure in your strokes to change the direction you're going. A little does a lot. And the same thing is true for goals. Have you made a resolution or goal for this new year? Most ...
Views: 1413 - Personal Development Tips – Three Habits That Successful People Have - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Ewen ChiaI am glad that you are interested in reading personal development tips to improve yourself as a person. That is a good habit to have. Speaking of habits, let me share with you in detail three habits that successful people have. They may not have had it all their lives, but one thing’s for sure, ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Why "I Won't Do That Anymore" Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Irina KerzhnermanI recently had a conversation with someone that began, "I'm not going to do that anymore." Being the action-oriented person that I am, I asked, "That's great! How are you going to pull that off?" The person on the receiving end of the question took a moment and said, "I don't really ...
Views: 1412 - Why Swim with Sharks When You Can Swim with Dolphins - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chellie Campbell“Why do some people always see beautiful skies and grass and lovely flowers and incredible human beings, while others are hard-pressed to find anything or any place that is beautiful?” —Leo Buscaglia There are three kinds of fish in the sea: Dolphins, Sharks and Tuna. Dolphins are ...
Views: 1412 - Is Your Attitude Right? How to get the Right Attitude to Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Is Your Attitude Right? How to get the Right Attitude to Life Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Success, Attitude, Motivation, Craig’s books, craig’s first books Web Sites: ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Get Your A-Game On! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhere does your focus stray when competing? You can be completely focused, totally distracted or somewhere in-between. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like you have a choice, when your head is swimming with all the “what-ifs” and last minute details. Not being laser focused, however, is usually due to ...
Views: 1411 - Leading Yourself Out of Recession - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Willie HortonI simply don't know how many clients have said to me, over the last few months, that they crave leadership. The current global economic has found national and international leaders wanting. Governments have often scrambled, like headless chickens, to implement sticky-plaster solutions to a mess ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Top 10 Things to Motivate You to Teach English Abroad - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Charlotte JonesTeaching English abroad is an adventure that over 200,000 English speaking people go on every year, to various parts of the world where people want to speak English. It is estimated that up to 500 million people are currently trying to learn English, and you can be part of this booming economy. ...
Views: 1410 - Attain Personal Growth by Getting Yourself Motivated - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Mervyn gohEmpower Yourself by Getting and Staying Motivated Have you ever set a Goal (like slimming regime, business plan) at one point and find yourself losing motivation at the other? If you recall, in life, you will be facing this type of happenings numerous times because giving up or quitting has ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - *** Is Creative Block Just Part of Your Process? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteBlocked! Words are not spilling onto the page; color choices elude you; you can't embody the character you've been chosen to portray. Simply put, you're stuck! It's not the first time you've been stuck and certainly not the last if you're a creative being. In your stuck-ness you beat ...
Views: 1408 - Did You Sell Something Today - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Harlan Goerger4 key areas that sales managers need to focus on 14 Sep 2006 Joe had a full day with 9 appointments. He comes back to the office with his head hung. The boss asks, “Did you sell something today?” “Not one dang thing”, retorts Joe, “The competition is killing us!” I just wonder how ...
Views: 1408 - How To Temper A Passion For Perfection - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonTo be a perfectionist can be a real blessing. The drive to achieve perfection can push you to achieve great things. Sometimes, however, it can be a hindrance or in extreme cases perfectionism can create a barrier that stops a person from even embarking upon a challenge. Steve Jobs had a ...
Views: 1408 - 5 Steps to Getting Into the Groove and Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Karen FinnMy husband laughs at me a lot because he thinks I'm just not hip. The funny thing is I agree with him. I often use slang that is WAY out of date and when I try to use more current slang it just sounds funny coming out of my mouth. He's not alone in laughing at me either. I remember the first ...
Views: 1407 - The Holidays: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Really? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Noelle NelsonThe Holidays! You’ve made your list and you’re checking it twice. Let’s see: not enough money in the budget to get the kids what they really want. Not enough for a quick two day get-away for you and your S.O., given the cost of transportation, accommodations, and a sitter who will put up for ...
Views: 1407 - How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Practicing Instead - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaI can already tell that the subject of procrastination is going to rumble up some deep rooted emotions because when it comes to slacking off, putting things off, or making excuses for your lack of motivation everyone is guilty of it from time to time. The real issue when it comes to ...
Views: 1406 - Success and the Choice for Change - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanWe have all developed patterns of limitation but we can make the choice to change in an instant. Sometimes the results of this choice for change will be apparent very quickly and sometimes nothing seems to be happening. The key is to be patient – with our selves and with the process - at all ...
Views: 1406 - Taking Action – What Holds People Back - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhat is it that keeps people from taking action to make their dreams their reality? Often times a person, maybe even you, will establish certain goals to accomplish while even devising a plan and then go no further! One thing is for certain, to become successful at any endeavor you choose ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Motivation is the Key! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Osric V. BaughamEveryone dreams about what they want to do or have in their life. The question sometimes is how do I get there? The answer to the question could seem to be complex but it is rather simple. The answer is in two parts explained in one statement: Motivation is the key but Success is up to me. Let’s ...
Views: 1405 - 5 Reasons Women Need To Feel Good About Their Lives Right Now! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Caroline Jalango1. You have a mission to accomplish! You are not here on earth merely to exist. You have a purpose, something special to offer the world and people are waiting for you to manifest this gift and bless their lives. The importance and urgency of your dream, calling, idea or goal prompts you to ...
Views: 1404 - Four Tips to Maximize Your Face Time And Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggBy utilizing these four tips, which you can easily remember as F.A.C.E., you can enjoy more success in your life. 1.Focus Maintaining focus is a vital step to success and important in achieving any goal. Many people never have a clear vision of what they want to achieve, so they never ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Quick Motivation: How To Get It So You'll Want To DO Something To Finish Any Goal! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Charles M.Why are some people so driven and seem to accomplish every goal they set, and others just get through life day by day without any enthusiasm and direction? Could it be they have a different psychology than you or I? The short answer is "yes." Does that mean all hope is loss for us "unfortunate" ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Who and What is a true Champion? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Who and What is a true Champion? Author Craig Lock Key words: Success, champion, motivation, success principles, mind, mind control Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 1403 - Avoid Panic Attacks with Anxiety Self Help - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Neelima ReddyThere are a lot of cases found throughout the globe that are related to anxiety. This is the reason why anxiety self help is becoming popular and there are more people that practice such treatments today. Yes, this means that you can do it too. Anxiety self help pertains to treatments that are ...
Views: 1402 - Do you motivate your employees? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Richard DennyThe most common reasons why employees are not motivated are: * Lack of confidence * Worry * Negative opinions * A feeling of “no future here” * Feeling unimportant * Not knowing what is going on * False recognition * Lack of training If you understand ...
Views: 1402(2 votes) - Fear Destroys – If you Allow - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Andrew HortonThere is only one person keeping you trapped in a life, which you do not enjoy. That person is no one other than you. Get out of your own way and everything will immediately begin to change for the better. You are not born with courage or the drive to succeed, but at the same time, neither are ...
Views: 1402 - 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: 1402 - Crossing the Motivation Chasm – How to Build a Bridge to Achieve Life’s Goals with Purpose - by Submitted on May 12, 2016 from Doug DvorakGoal setting. It is something which everyone attempts to do, yet only a couple of people actually can make it work. The challenge that most individuals face is dedication and commitment. As soon as your journey begins, hurdles and obstacles arise, and this is where many people wind up quitting. ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - It's Never Too Late to Do What You Love - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2015 from Rodrigo ScalambriniLife has proven to be a very resilient adversary; it’s always up for one more round. We can’t say that life is always going the way we want, because mostly it isn’t. If you were born in between the 70’s and the 90’s, then you belong to the Y-generation and probably you think you are better ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”: - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: The (My) Greatest Race: “The Race of Life”: Sharing a Few Spiritual Thoughts from Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Thoughts/Writings, Awareness, God, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower. The submitter’s various blogs (with ...
Views: 1399 - Alcohol Anonymous (AA) Step 7 - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from April WrightThe Seventh Step Prayer My Creator, I am now willing That you should have all of me, Good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me Every single defect of character Which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, As I go out from here, To do your ...
Views: 1398 - How can I be Slim and Stay Slim?……. - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Prue McElwainHow can I be slim and stay slim you ask? Let me ask you? Do you believe in you? The greatest asset you can have in life is indestructible self-belief. Self-belief is feeling good enough. It's feeling that you can handle what life throws at you. It's a healthy appreciation of your talents, ...
Views: 1398 - Procrastinate Procrastination - 6 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan Ohler“I’m going to make those marketing calls. Yup, tomorrow I will.” “Dang, there’s the alarm. I’ll hit the snooze button – just one more time.” “I’m going to start an exercise program. I’ll look into it next week.” “I’ll get that GST report done – one of these days.” “I’d really like ...
Views: 1398 - ***Breaking Through Barriers - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Sharmen LaneFear is the number one barrier that stops us from getting what we want. However there are really only two types of fears. Real fears and fake fears. The saddest part is that fake fears are what hold us back far more than real ones. What’s the difference? A real fear is something that can ...
Views: 1397 - How to motivate yourself - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanWe all have goals and tasks that we want to accomplish but unfortunately we don’t always find ourselves motivated to do our tasks or to pursue our goals. One of the big differences between successful people and those who didn’t succeed yet is the ability of the first group to motivate ...
Views: 1397 - When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthGetting what you want involves being deliberate and focused with your intentions. You get clear, you get excited, you take inspired action, and things manifest. And then sometimes life whacks you with a wet fish that knocks you flat. Like how I was busy and enthralled with my work at ...
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