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- Purposeful Living - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Raymond ShinaultYou could reach all your personal goals, becoming a raving success by the worlds standard, and still miss the purposes for which God created you. Living a purposeful life gives you a greater focus in your daily activities, increased discipline and productivity, passion and motivation, being in ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Tired of your divorce drama? Here's how to ditch it! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltPsssst, wanna know a little divorce secret? Your daily divorce drama is an illusion. Sure, to you, it can feel all too real, but the fact is we get stuck in the drama mud because we have never been been taugt how to break ourselves away from it. People love to tell you to hold your head ...
Views: 1326 - Success Esteem: Do You Have Enough of It? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsYou work so hard to create the life you dream of living, but do you have enough Success Esteem to actually allow all that goodness into your life? Over the years, I have seen far too many highly competent and highly confident people work tirelessly to create success, and yet when success ...
Views: 1325(5 votes) - 5 Ways to Use Quotes in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Alexander Oprea5 Ways to Use Quotes in Everyday Life Quotes have a way of grabbing our attention. A truly great quote can articulate with one sentence what would otherwise take a chapter to explain. There are so many memorable, funny, inspiring, and motivational quotes available today that it only makes sense ...
Views: 1324 - Nudging Without Nagging - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Steve GoodierWe've all been there. We want to encourage a child to do her homework, or a spouse to complete his project, or a colleague to complain less and act more. How can we encourage without criticizing, berating or pushing too hard? Here are three techniques that can help you nudge without nagging. * ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Tapping Into the Source of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Laura NashMy previous articles have discussed the Source of power in your life and the neutral role it plays in the universe, returning both the positive and negative energy you pour into it. Here are a few ideas you can incorporate into your life that will help you focus positive energy and tap into that ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - 3 Things Every Successful Entrepreneur Has - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBeing a successful entrepreneur is something many dream of due to the independence and freedom it offers! However your success is dependent upon much more than simply focusing on the benefits this lifestyle may present! The fact is that being successful as an entrepreneur involves vision, the ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Definition: Motivate Employees - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisHappy employees are motivated employees. They are the bedrock on which successful enterprises are built – a fact demonstrated by numerous independent surveys. Without doubt, happy workers boost the bottom line through increased productivity and higher retention rates – not to mention money saved ...
Views: 1323 - How to stick to your goals when the obstacles seem impossible to overcome - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebOvercoming the Impossible Almost everyone knows the value of setting goals. Setting them, writing them down, and then marching toward their completion is the best and surest way to make progress. It doesn’t matter what your goals are, as long as they’re important to you, and let’s face it, ...
Views: 1323 - Who are you with - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from cedric riceWho are you With If you have an allegiance anywhere in life where does that allegiance happen to be? In other words who are you with? True allegiance is the closest thing possible to guaranteed success. When you are close to a person or thing that thing becomes the very fabric of your own ...
Views: 1323 - 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: 1322(3 votes) - Choice Is Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWe hear the term "empowerment" a lot these days. For those who need a reminder, empowerment refers to liberty and our ability to achieve what we desire. Motivation, on the other hand, is that what keeps your spirit and enthusiasm high. Your need for self-empowerment or self-motivation in life ...
Views: 1322 - The Avatar's Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonA traveler meets two bricklayers and asks each what he’s doing. The first mutters, “Working for a buck.” The second proclaims, “Building a school that will educate children for generations.” Both bricklayers are doing the same work, but the work of the second is imbued with more meaning, because ...
Views: 1322 - How to Not Become Addicted to Online Gambling - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Edward CurtisWith more people gambling in online casinos, the number of those suffering from gambling addiction has grown, but no more then would be expected is terrestrial casinos opened in every town. But let's take a moment to see why many people become addicted to gambling. A majority of the people who ...
Views: 1321 - Deciding How I Live - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonOne of my favorite Point of Grace songs (and my absolute favorite until recently), "How You Live," makes the case that what matters is not what you do or who you know, but how you live. Now, I absolutely believe that. In fact, I've recently given up my freelance writing career to write ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Employee Recognition Creates Positive Workplace Communities - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffEngaging employees requires more than directing them in what to do; they also need to receive credit for their accomplishments. Such recognition helps to improve the employee experience according to Ventana Research: Five Reasons to Use Social Recognition in Business, 2014. The research ...
Views: 1321 - Riding the Winds of Fortune - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Carole HodgesLast Sunday I stood on a bluff in Santa Monica overlooking the ocean. A dozen sailboats spread across the horizon, enjoying a beautiful Southern California day. Although it’s been years since I sailed, it’s something you don’t forget. Each sailing trip is unique. One time I floated along, ...
Views: 1321(3 votes) - The Unstoppable Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Winson NgI was watching this video by Jonathan Budd the other day, and he talked about why understanding your Medium to market your business is so so important but such a taboo to so many home based business owners who do not raise the issue in their business model. What Jonathan Budd said, made me ...
Views: 1321(3 votes) - What Lifting Weights Can Teach You About Life - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Bave New ManEverything you apply in the weight room is a perfect analogy for life - everything. The iron is more than adding weight to the barbell. It is about discipline, perseverance, patience, and a lot of hard work. It builds character, a healthy body and a healthy mind. It teaches you to be humble ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Why Do You Need Motivation In Life? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Praveen ShermanHuman behavior is always a surprise. We know that we must have to achieve Success in life and we tend to not take action. We have many reasons for not achieving what we want. Many times though we know that logically we are right we tend to move away from it, the reason being Emotions. ...
Views: 1321 - Age Should Never Stop You - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Kathleen Hanagan“For of All Sad Words of Tongue and Pen, the Saddest are These, It Might Have Been…..” John Greenleaf Whittier Regret is one of the heaviest emotions you can carry around, and can be released in countless ways: through forgiveness, through spiritual practices, or, in many cases, some healthy ...
Views: 1320 - The Ahab Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently I caught the classic 1956 movie, Moby Dick, based on the famous book by Herman Melville, starring Gregory Peck, directed by John Huston, screenplay by Ray Bradbury. I was reminded of how hypnotic and meaningful the movie is, with symbols about Divinity and messages about the Law of ...
Views: 1320 - The Need Zone - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Joe VitaleVocal wizard Guy Monroe told me about working with a singing student and urging her to just break all the rules and experiment with her voice. He suggested she do things faster than normal as a way to break limitations. Guy said, “The faster you go, intelligences appear. This is trust ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Never Allow Obstacles To Threaten Your Big Dream! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOftentimes, they can feel utterly overwhelming—those obstacles that come between you and and your big dream. By taking a better view and trying to understand precisely what they are, you could now learn how to maneuver through, above and around the usual obstacles we will discuss below. The ...
Views: 1319 - 5 Steps to Move Forward After Being Fired - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Micheal GilmoreBeing fired is not the end of the world although it often looks like it. You feel rejected by the very same people that a day before were your friends/colleagues. This experience is definitely not something “easy to digest”; as a result, you will experience feelings of anger and frustration. ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Avoid Mediocrity – And Live Like You Mean It! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Betty JonesWant to know what it feels like to be the best version of you and finally come out of the closet? What panties are you wearing? Yes, you heard me right. If you want to be the best version of yourself, and live like you mean it, you need to start with what’s underneath. It’s time to ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - Making Life Changes that Work - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonWhen I talk about making life changes, I like to specify that I’m talking about real change—permanent, lasting change, not a quick fix or something you do for a while and then revert to the old ways. The fact is, making serious change in your life can be a lot like going on a diet—you do it ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - My Journey to Become Student Body President & Why It Applies To You - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneThe majority of personal successes in life are usually accomplished after the individual determines to not give up when they experience a failure. This reality should suggest that dreams and goals are absolutely possible, but most often aren’t achieved because we quit during the ascent up the ...
Views: 1317 - The Olympics teach entrepreneurs 4 winning ways to get focused - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWhat does being a champion in the Olympics and a highly-successful entrepreneur or small business owner require? Unwavering focus. According to Alan Dawe of the Life Magic Healing Centre, Aukland, focus is: “A point upon which attention, activity etc. is directed or concentrated.” For you to ...
Views: 1316 - 7 Ways to Keep Up Your Business Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Deb LambAs a small business owner, it is easy to become frustrated and start to lose some of that initial business motivation you had in the beginning. The drive towards success can put a lot of pressure on you, wearing you down to the point where you want to throw in the towel. Keeping up your ...
Views: 1315 - Finding Innovation Inspiration - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Darcy EikenbergLet's pause for a moment to celebrate three unique innovators who died this year: Curtis Allina, Art Clokey, and Walter Morrison. What--you haven't heard of them? I bet you know their creations well: Pez, Gumby, and Frisbee. I dare you not to grin when saying those three words! Pez, ...
Views: 1314(6 votes) - Put Grit in Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Noelle NelsonNew Year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep--as anyone who’s resolved to get in shape, or stop smoking, or vowed to get to work early every day can attest to. The first few days are a breeze: off you jog to the gym, so proud of yourself. You toss your smokes in the trash, ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - The Other Marketer - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWhether you are in multi-level marketing in a small way or a big way, if you live with anyone else, there is another multi-level marketer in your business. They may not be officially in your business (although if you are a committed relationship they should be), but, like it or not, they are ...
Views: 1314(3 votes) - Get In The Driver's Seat! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Robert BrittSo many people don’t rule their own lives. How do you feel when you enter a room full of people at a party? This is usually dictated by the makeup of the group. If you are acquainted with most of them, odds are you will feel at home unless you have anxiety about groups. If you don’t ...
Views: 1313 - The Effects of a Power Outage - Light-en Up, Power-Up and Be Nice! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Mary Jane ParisHappy Spring everyone! It’s so good to finally see the daylight well into the evening hours! It’s time again to shed our winter gear and Light-en Up and Power–Up in attitude and spirit. There is still much uncertainty out there as we continue to turn the corner of this recession. We don’t ...
Views: 1313 - The Most Precious Thing! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from John G E FryeToday I gave some thought to what do we regard as most important. Of course there will be some common things like family, my husband/wife, my children, job, my pet dog or cat, my car, house, business. For some it could be money, their investments, gold, stocks, shares, estate and all ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - A Good Motivation Programs for Employees - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Lily hornTo survive and flourish, any business needs to increase net revenue and sustain growth; to do this, businesses must have a workforce that performs well and achieves or even exceeds targets. And the only kind of workforce that can do that is a motivated workforce. So clearly, an effective ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Are You Prepared to be Mentally Tough? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhy do some athletes succeed where other’s fail? Although it sounds like an easy question the answer is not always obvious. Athletes prone to failure are likely to get caught up in a trap where they cycle through periods in their career where progress grinds to a screeching halt. When you are ...
Views: 1312 - How Do You Know When It's Time To Let Go? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jennie Reve-AlmodovarDid you ever have a job, a business, a class you were taking, a hobby, or a mate in your life (as a few examples) that just made you feel on top of the world? It was your passion, your purpose, and you loved it no matter what? You thought to yourself, “I could do this for the rest of my life and ...
Views: 1312 - Losing one Battle does not Lose the War - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from cedric riceWe will always suffer from setbacks in life. Some of them will be drastic and some will be minor but they will occur. The true measure of a man or woman’s grit lies in the amount of resolve that they will show in order to recover from a setback. A setback will cause you to miss your dream or ...
Views: 1312 - Perpetual Procrastinator? 6 Time Management Tips for Staying On-Task - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Anica OaksYou have always made it a habit to put things off until the last minute. In the past, this mode of operation allowed you to scrape by with just enough time to meet deadlines. As life has become more demanding, you are finding that this approach is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. You ...
Views: 1312 - ROYALTY AND REALITY - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAs the eyes of the world focus on the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton I tip my hat (or should that be fascinator?) to an outstanding performance by the Brits. They are SO all about pomp and ceremony. And we are SO intrigued we’ve been watching it for months. Why? In this ...
Views: 1312 - Passionate Choices! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Wayne KehlWe all need passion in our lives! As we wander through the short period of time that is our life, we make hundreds of thousands, or perhaps even millions of choices. We make so many choices in a lifetime that at the time just before our passing, we have forgotten all but the most ...
Views: 1311 - What do you choose to believe? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Mari MitchellWhile watching several of the reports on television during the miraculous rescue of 33 miners in Chile I was taken back by their negative content even in the face of such success. When there were only six or so miners left to bring up, one station began listing all the things that could ...
Views: 1311 - Why Abandon A Habit? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Rossen ZotkovWhile considerations on theory and practice of "How to abandon a habit?" are quite common for many people, the question of "Why should I abandon a habit?" in the first place, is often not given its due attention. At first, that question might seem unimportant. If one should consider for example ...
Views: 1310 - 3 Ways to Transformation - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioBefore you read this week’s tip, pick a place in your life that you want transformation and read the tip with that intention in mind. 1. Stop Blaming Do you always need a villain? Having warrior energy, I use to feel like I needed to be at war with someone or something. Then it hit me ...
Views: 1309 - A Message for Times of Doubt - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Janet WilksThere are times, when no matter how focused we are on what we want, know what we need to do to get it, put plans into action, we are suddenly stopped in our tracks by doubt. We question our ability; we lose faith and self-belief. We have doubts about ever achieving our goals and the little ...
Views: 1309 - Secret #3 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 LemmeP: Priority, Participation, and Presence One of your major priorities in business should be to give top-notch customer service. From the beginning to the end of your meeting with a client, give them an experience that they will remember. One of the best ways to create that experience is to ...
Views: 1309 - The Stuff Winners are Made of - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxI recently had the opportunity to find out what I am really made of (although at the time it didn’t feel like an opportunity; I use the word here only because it sounds much better than saying I was forced to take a hard look at myself, wondering if I really had the “stuff” to succeed, if I ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Just Do It and Reap the Rewards - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeSome of your greatest opportunities are ahead of you, although some may not seem possible, at this time. To achieve them, all you have to do is decide to try ... to take the first step ... to put something into motion ... to just do it. There's a reason why Nike chose "Just Do It" as its ...
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