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- 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: 1396 - Are Doping Accusations Hurting Contador in the Tour de France? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Loren FogelmanSports doping has now crossed over into Hollywood as Charlie Sheen admits steroid use for his movie role in Major League. Baseball, football, cycling, track and field and MMA to name a few are plagued with steroid use. Those are just the newsworthy sports currently facing this issue. The Tour ...
Views: 1394 - Secret #8 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from John Di LemmeS: Shocking, Solution, Secret, Shortcut, Spoken for, and Sold Out You can build a sustainable business by giving away surprise bonuses. Your clients will feel they’re getting the biggest bang for their buck. My clients are always shocked when they receive surprise bonuses with an item that ...
Views: 1394 - 5 Ways to Prevent Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sunny MassadIt's been over six months since New Year's Resolutions were made. How are you doing with your commitment to take better care of yourself this year or are you "over it" because they don't work out anyway? If your heart is in the right place, but you are simply not managing to make the changes ...
Views: 1393 - 3 Creative Ways to De-Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffStress often comes from being overwhelmed by just looking at or listening to all the clutter and chaos in your surroundings. Is clutter in the form of stacks of magazines, tons of paperwork, piles of clothes, boxes and books, 24/7 media, electronic devices constantly interrupting or… creating ...
Views: 1392(3 votes) - Desire Is The Fire For Achieving Success - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ineke Van LintIf you really want something, you will get it! It’s true: desire is a powerful force that can’t easily be stopped. Think about your goal, about what you want to achieve in life, and ask yourself the following questions: Ø Do you really want to reach your goal? Ø Do you ...
Views: 1392 - Driving Past an Internal Roadblock - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Lori SnyderWith the idea that when one faces a challenge, external obstacles are actually the easy part they’re obvious. We can look at them and devise a plan of action to work through or around them. The real barriers are the internal roadblocks. This is where it can get a bit difficult. When you ...
Views: 1392 - 5 tips to stop procrastinating and make yourself do something you don't want to do - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Helen SheplyakovaThe good old procrastination… The thing that kills valuable time and makes you eventually sit through long nights to meet the deadlines. Something that prevents you from achieving your ultimate dreams and living life beside the work to the fullest extent. However, we’re all humans and sometimes ...
Views: 1391 - Fall Clean Your Mental Cobwebs - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffFall is often thought of as a time for cleaning and uncluttering, only on a much smaller scale than spring when our houses usually go through a complete metamorphosis from winter to summer. That makes fall the perfect time to do internal fall cleaning, not your home and the things you’ve ...
Views: 1391 - Intangibles - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from (Sir) Charles CaryINTANGIBLES: What are they? Intangibles are things that you can’t see, or touch. What do they mean to you? Are they real? Is the wind real? Is the wind tangible? Is God real to you, can you touch him? Are your thoughts real, your feelings your emotions. What about pain or your ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Getting Out of a Rut - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Linda SapadinYou’re in a groove. You’re on track. You’re inspired. You’re filled with confidence. And then you’re not. It’s over – at least for now. You’re in a rut. You’re off track. You’re discouraged. Your commitment wavers. What do you do? It’s the norm, not the exception, to lapse into a rut. These ...
Views: 1390 - The Words We Use - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from (Sir) Charles CaryOur words are beautiful, because they describe our feelings emotions and our thoughts (the way we communicate). God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave us the freedom to choose and create. Our words can also be the difference between night and day, right and wrong, or pleasure and ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - Can’t Do It? - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from John CarinciCan’t Do It? I’ve often heard the phrase used for athletes and musicians, “They were born with natural talent.” I know that some people can sing better than others and some can play baseball better than many others. Granted, some people are born with physical advantage that may be better suited ...
Views: 1389 - Show Time - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThere is so much competition in the world today that you must truly stand out to your clients if you want to be successful. If your performance is not unforgettable you might as well stay at home because you are not getting paid. When you are at your job you owe it to yourself to give it your ...
Views: 1389(3 votes) - 10 Ways To Get Unstuck Today! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHere is how to get your life, work or personal goals out of that rut...right now! 1. Clarify matters that remain unclear. Are you stuck because you are in a mental fog? How can you possibly move forward with confidence if you don’t know where you are headed? What exactly are you doing and what ...
Views: 1388 - Career in Motivational Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Kevin KellyHow to develop a career in the motivational speaking market is a question I have been asked many, many times around the world over the past two decades. At the highest possible level it comes down to one word - Congruence. Have you achieved PhD status in the University of Life - the one ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - Life is Too Short to Cling to Fear - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Kevin NgoLife is short; don't sell your soul, life, and time for money for too long of a period. Don't let little things get in your way of what you really want to do. Stop making excuses about why you can't do something. If you really want something, change it from a “should” and make it a ...
Views: 1388 - Motivating your Project Team - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Michelle SymondsProjects, of course, involve people; those who have initiated the project, the end-users and, more importantly, those who will manage and carry out the work to make the project a reality. And the success of any project depends on these individuals, which is why good teamwork is essential for ...
Views: 1388 - True Wisdom For Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Bob LancerWe need wisdom for success that addresses the pattern of the wave! The wave describes the inevitable up-and-down pattern of life. Self-help success teachings usually seem to imply that there is a way to skip the lows, the falls, the losses and just rise right to the top. But that just leads ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #3 Invest in Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"The most expensive piece of real estate is the six inches between your right and left ear. It’s what you create in that area that determines your wealth. We are only really limited by our mind." -Dolf de Roos. What will it take for you to acheive your dream? Will it take a few classes or a ...
Views: 1387(6 votes) - How to Clear Clutter Fast for Amazing Results in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaWho says getting what you want out of life has to be hard?. Getting what you want out of life is actually easier than you think. Turns out, all that clutter you have in your car, garage, wardrobe, or paperwork on your desk just might be the culprit to what's holding you back from getting all you ...
Views: 1386 - WE SHALL NOT BEHAVE IN A MANNER TOWARDS OTHERS WHICH WE OURSELVES ABHOR - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAll of us yearn that others behave and act in a gentlemanly, sweet and generous manner with us so that it aids our overall progress in life and that others do not act in such a way with us that obstructs our happiness and use of material comforts. But know for sure that others too expect that we ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Disable Your Downplayer - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Zoe RouthI confess - I am no good at receiving compliments. I've trained myself to say 'thanks' instead of 'it's nothing' but I'm still usually in shock. Love my article? But it's just what I do day in day out. You find my coaching insightful and powerful? But I just tell it how I see it. Love my ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Let Your Passion Move You - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jim BrittYou’ve no doubt witnessed a fly beating its head against a window trying desperately to get to freedom. It’s a life-or-death struggle, a futile attempt to fly through the glass, but all the time it is using up the last energies of its short life. If you listen to the sound of its wings hitting ...
Views: 1384 - Perks of Learning French in Today’s World - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Shruti MahourKnowing a foreign language apart from your native tongue has certain advantages. One might not be able to learn every language but the knowledge of a major world language can always be beneficial to a person. French is one of the most spoken worldwide languages. With a total number of 130 ...
Views: 1384 - Quitting Is The Answer - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Ray DavisQuitting is the answer to your dilemma. You know you want to give up. So, do it. You have a dream, but it is just pie-in-the-sky nonsense. What are you thinking? Are you crazy? Do you really believe you could be the next great childrens’ author. Are you really visualizing yourself sitting on ...
Views: 1384 - 3 Easy Life Coaching Tips to Change Your Life and Achieve Your Goals Quickly - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Jennifer SarpongSometimes it's hard to change your life and get back on track. Learn 3 simple strategies to achieve your goals quickly. This article explains how develop a plan for your life and make life better. Many life coaches use these 3 simple tips. You can too. Step 1. Stick With Your Original ...
Views: 1383 - I think we have it backwards….. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Leah ShapiroWhat if creating your kick-ass dream life is more about how you want to feel in your life than the things that you want to have? When I talk to people about their kick-ass dream life, they tend to go right into describing what it will look like to them and all the things that are in it. ...
Views: 1383 - We Are Capable Of Amazing Things - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Dr. Mario Barrett IIIAs a young African American man, I was moved to tears as I witnessed a black man become president of the United States. Even though our community has made tremendous strides in many areas, there are many areas that still require a great deal of improvement. This assessment made it difficult for ...
Views: 1383 - Expeditions in Faith - Being Comfortable with Sitting in Limbo - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioSitting here in limbo I still got a little time to search my Soul Meanwhile they're putting up resistance But I know my faith will lead me on Sitting Here in Limbo, The Neville Brothers It's all about outsmarting the fear. Not judging it, not beating it and not ignoring it. The simple ...
Views: 1382 - How to Be Positive Throughout It All - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Lea BullenMany people who experience struggle and challenges think it’s impossible to be positive because life can be tough. However there are ways even during the most difficult of times. Like many things in life, learning how to be positive throughout it all is a skill that needs to be developed. Being ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - 10 Reasons You Are Stuck In That Rut! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHere is why you haven’t made progress at work and in your life… 1. You are listening to the “voice” that’s screaming at the back of your head that you are an imposter or fraud! You therefore feel undeserving or unworthy of the "good stuff" ahead. 2. You are afraid of entering into new and ...
Views: 1381 - Hope Is Not a Plan of Action - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Pamela WigglesworthEvery day the media continues to spew the doom and gloom on the state of the slowing global economy. Sadly the reaction by some entrepreneurs and companies is to lay low; to avoid investing in marketing or in training their staff; to do nothing about improving their business. They are paralyzed ...
Views: 1381 - Setting yourself up for success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerBanfield of Harvard University wrote a book entitled, The Unheavenly City. He described one of the most profound studies on success and priority setting ever conducted. Banfield’s goal was to find out how and why some people became financially independent during the course of their working ...
Views: 1381(3 votes) - Five Ways You can Expand Your Influence - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Zoe RouthEver wonder how some people seem to always get their own way? They seem to glide easily through life, gathering supporters and fans as they go. Their secret? Influence. Whether you want to make an impact on your family or on your organisation, influence is critical. Here are five ...
Views: 1380(8 votes) - 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: 1380(1 vote) - Unfurl That Freak Flag! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Leah ShapiroContrary to what you may think, your freak flag doesn't have to be anything crazy, unless crazy is your thing! Flying your freak flag is more about showing up fully and not being afraid to show the world who you are and what's important to you. It's about taking a stand and having an opinion ...
Views: 1380 - 5 Proven Steps to Stick to Your Resolutions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageAccording to Statistic Brain only 8% of the 45% of those in the United States who set New Year’s Resolutions will achieve them. Most give up on their resolutions within the first 30 days. Why is this? It’s simple. We forget about our big why. Is there something you absolutely want to ...
Views: 1379 - Don't Forget Your Own Personal and Professional Development - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Tom Ingrassia and Jared ChrudimskyAre you prepared to turn life's obstacles into opportunities--and make them your own? Will this be the year when everything falls into place--just the way you envision it? If you are like most of us, you spend countless hours encouraging your colleagues, staff, family and friends to develop ...
Views: 1379 - Our Heart = The “Little” Brain - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comFebruary is the month where we see red all over…Valentines and Go Red for Women just to mention the two biggest established events. Go Red for Women is an important annual fundraiser to increase awareness, improve prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke. Interestingly, we all ...
Views: 1379 - The Brilliance of Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI can make things happen. I’ve been doing it for a long time. My partner lovingly (and sometimes accurately) calls it stubbornness but I prefer to call it stick-to-it-iveness, perseverance, a strong work ethic or what my mother used to call good old fashioned elbow grease. The feeling of ...
Views: 1379(3 votes) - 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: 1378 - Nagging versus Musing - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadPeople can be so hard on themselves. Check this out. These are real emails that real people send to themselves on a regular schedule from 'Hassle Me'. www.hassleme.co.uk. The site's tagline is: Because sometimes in life, you just need to be nagged. It's a popular site – who among us haven't ...
Views: 1378(4 votes) - Questions to Help You Achieve Your Personal Dreams Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Nik HalikYou have dreams, just like everyone, but you keep finding it difficult to actualize them. That same thing happens to everyone. Determination and organization distinguishes those who achieve their dreams from those who do not. Here are the questions you can ask and follow to achieve your personal ...
Views: 1378 - Champions Made Straight C's on These Subjects - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiCan - I know I can. Whether you believe you can or whether you believe you can’t you are right. Always believe you can no matter what others believe. If Hoomancan than everyone can. Challenges - are opportunities to make yourself better. Challenge a challenge with the best of your game. When ...
Views: 1377(3 votes) - The Mala of Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Joe Vitale“Joe, what’s with the beads?” People sometimes ask me why I wear a string of beads. I’ve been wearing them off and on since 1979. It began as a mala (prayer or meditation necklace) my spiritual teacher at the time asked me to wear. Over the years it evolved into something more. I wore ...
Views: 1377 - What traits make any motivational speaker different - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Diony EstorYou have an event for employees where you want someone to boost the energy of your employees and workers. At such point, you would need competent motivational and guest speakers who can energize yours employees with unfamiliar spirit and vigor. So before you approach firm deal in motivational ...
Views: 1377 - Personal Development Tips – Why It Is Important To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHave you ever had people tell you that you need to step out of your comfort zone in order to progress in life? With these personal development tips, I hope to give you a better understanding of why it is important to do so. I hope you will read on with an open mind and hear what I have to say, ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Sweet Success - Success Feels So Good - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinSuccess is a beautiful feeling, it feels so good. Taste it. I taste it daily. Success is a point which many people feel subconsciously bad about it. Why don’t so many people succeed? They feel it is a painful thing, so sidelining situations is easier. Remember taste the success. Think of a ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - What do Motivational Speakers Do and Who Are They? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Doug DvorakA motivational speaker could be anybody! A graduate of a university with several MBAs, a world traveler, a celebrity or a navy seal. What truly makes a motivational speaker a motivational speaker is their willingness and ability to motivate and help others. So what do these people do when ...
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