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- 3 Tips to be supercharged throughout a day - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from John GaryEveryone faces a hard time in most of the days of life, some days even a small thing may appear as a big problem. We cannot run out of problems, but always there is a solution called facing the problems positively. We cannot predict the exact day when we face the problem; instead we can be ...
Views: 1291 - Achieve Your Dreams And Never Ever Give Up "Jiri Majkus" - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jiri MajkusIf you are trying to do something better in your life, having a better lifestyle or for example travel, in other words you have big dreams (and you should have big dreams) probably you met with the opinions and advices of you friends, family members and other people. And I bet that they told ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - God Love Ed McBain and Evan Hunter Too - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from FSB AuthorsBefore I was introduced to Ed McBain I knew Evan Hunter. His book Blackboard Jungle had riveted me and I'd been scared out of my wits by The Birds for which he wrote the screenplay. I met him through his son Richard, when I was seventeen in my senior year in High School. That was the year my ...
Views: 1291 - How to Keep Your Motivation Going - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Maria Khalife“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Life is a mystery, its challenges, many. How do you keep yourself going when you begin to droop a bit? Here are some suggestions to keep you fresh and moving forward away from stress, ...
Views: 1290 - Motivation in the Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Randy MayesI have been reading a great book by Chip Conley called Peak. Chip is one of the key players in a group of San Francisco based boutique hotels operating under the name Joie de Vivre Hospitality. The company’s name comes from a French term meaning a delight in being alive. Conley has tapped into ...
Views: 1290 - The Magic of Thinking Big Again - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldOne of the best books anyone can read is David Schwartz’ “The Magic of Thinking Big.” David Schwartz wrote the book back in the early 1960s, but it still applies to today’s life. Magic of Thinking Big talks about core principle in goal setting and principles do not change. So here are three ...
Views: 1290 - No limitation - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYNo limitation There is no dry place or dry land except a dry head, nor is there a dry season except a dry mind. Dr. Henry Aghorunse There is no limitation, restriction, hereditary or genetic factors that are so strong enough to stop you to your placement in life. Whatever might be the ...
Views: 1289(4 votes) - Fear and Reason Do Not Mix - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams"In civilized life it has at last become possible for large numbers of people to pass from the cradle to the grave without ever having had a pang of genuine fear. Many of us need an attack of mental disease to teach us the meaning of the word." William James. We have all heard the seemingly ...
Views: 1288 - Stay Fit For Life: Take A Daily Trust Walk - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Reggie OdomTrust is an issue for most of us. We are required to learn lessons of trust in order to move confidently forward in our lives, to step into our greatness, to have the impact we are meant to have and to experience the joy of living that is our birthright. There are three major elements of the ...
Views: 1288 - The New Visualization Breakthrough: Mental Training Tactics For Personal Health And Fitness Success - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Tom VenutoUnderstanding the mind's role in motivation and behavior is one of the most critical elements in physical fitness success. If you struggle with changing habits and behaviors or if you can’t get motivated, then even the best training and nutrition program is not much help. A fascinating fact ...
Views: 1287 - Are You Courageous Enough to Do This? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Rev. Anne PresuelImagine finding yourself on an early morning flight. 5 am. Which means being at the airport by 4 am. The plane boards and takes off, the pilot turns off all the interior lights. It is completely dark. And you’re awake. Wide awake. And you want to work. But working means turning on ...
Views: 1286 - Motivation – the alignment of your inner POWER! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeA Google search on the word motivation gives 33,20,00,000 results! "Motivation – A word for your inner self searched in the outer world." We want someone to plant motivation in us. Many of us are simply seeking motivation. We have often said… “Once I am motivated, I will do it” “The ...
Views: 1286 - Tips to Help You Declutter Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Jane HurstWe all end up with too much clutter in our homes from time to time. The problem is, how do you get rid of all that clutter and have a more organized home, and life? Sometimes, decluttering your home can seem like a daunting task that you keep putting off because it is so overwhelming. The ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - A New Method for Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Alvah ParkerAre you having a hard time finding your passion? Many of my career coaching clients wrestle with this. It was hard for me too. This month though I discovered a new way for my career coaching clients to find their passion. Although the circumstances are not what I would wish for anyone, ...
Views: 1284 - Be Motivated - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Deone BenninghovenLet's be clear. I have some serious 'tude this week! What follows is a channeling of my inner Andy Rooney. It's well and good to offer suggestions. Yet, a growing group of self-help profiteers do that and more. They claim to actually inspire and motivate as they collect their fees, sign ...
Views: 1284 - Business Opportunity - 5 Ways To Become The MASTER Of Your Domain - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Leon CusanoThere is a proverb in God’s word (Prov. 16:32b KJV) that says, “he that rules his spirit is better than he that takes a city”. Self-control is no doubt a major key to living a healthy, happy and successful life. But each of us has our share of good and bad days. We have periods when we are on ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - How To Achieve Your Personal Best Body - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Alison FadoulWhile it's true that your body is never quite the same after pregnancy, achieving your personal best body is an attainable goal once you make up your mind to do so. If you aren't mentally ready, you won't be successful. Your wheels may spin, but you won't get anywhere. How do you know when ...
Views: 1284 - Is Your Critical Self Creating Lack of Motivation? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Maria KhalifeBuild upon strengths, and weaknesses will gradually take care of themselves. ~ Joyce C. Lock If you have worked hard to make the people in your life happy, you feel rewarded if they thank you, if you see them smile. You want your desire for their wellness and satisfaction to be rewarded, and ...
Views: 1284 - Why Experience Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |One year while watching the NFL playoffs, an Old Spice commercial came on which featured a confident, dapper, middle-aged man. He was sitting on a chair in front of a lit fireplace with his legs crossed, striking a rather debonair pose while looking directly into the camera. He then delivered ...
Views: 1284(2 votes) - Do you Brand out Fear or are you FEARFUL of Your Brand?. - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Jessi LaCosta“Courage is the mastery of fear, not the absence of fear.” --Mark Twain Many people are writing about branding these days – especially personal branding. Many professionals have asked me –– why all the fuss? In fact some have even questioned the value – and proposed that personal ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - How To Have A Positive Attitude In Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you have trouble trying to stay optimistic all the time? The problem may lie with your mindset. In this article I will be talking about how you can have a positive attitude in your everyday life. By the end of this article I hope you will have a change in your perspectives and begin to think ...
Views: 1283(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: 1283 - WARNING: Are You Living Like A Busy Bee?! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Mohamed TohamiAlbert Einstein once said: “A perfection of means, and a confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem.” Look around you. Many people seem to be as busy as bees, working hard and striving to excel. There they are in their little hives, aspiring to succeed and seeking perfection in everything ...
Views: 1283 - Wings to Fly: Best Book for Self Improvement - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2018 from Steve ScottIf you see a man having full on attitude then this means he has so much confidence on himself. Whenever we talk for our self confidence then it is quite true that a man can be self confident if he will have the better skills. So if you want to show your attitude before some one you have to ...
Views: 1283 - A Not So Secret Way to Manifest Something in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Ernst MarcIf you ever wondered what is the content of the expression „the law of attraction” I must admit that you are not the only one. There are many who do not understand it, and because they do not understand it, they also do not accept. After the great success of the film „The Secret” the ...
Views: 1282 - Jealousy Can Help You Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHave you seen all the hype lately? And is it triggering you just a teeny tiny bit? Have you gotten an email from some online entrepreneur about their brand new crazy-successful oh-so-irresistible program and thought to yourself, "What?! I could do that just as well as them – or even better!" ...
Views: 1282 - Watch What You Say - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYWatch What You Say What you say determines what is in your heart and eventually determines your placement in life. Out of abundance of heart speaks the mouth, since thoughts are words spoken that shapes our destiny, for better or for bitter. “How long will this wicked community grumble ...
Views: 1282(3 votes) - Regret or Passion? Which Will Be Yours? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageI once attended a retreat on how to live with passion and fulfill one’s life’s work. The facilitator posed the question, “If money was not an issue, yet you had to work full-time, what would you do?” Answering this question was a turning point for me. Now - years later - I am doing much of what ...
Views: 1281 - Self-motivation is a Must for All Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Pat Heydlauff“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily,” said Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker and author of See You at the Top. Leaders are always susceptible to personal motivation and inspiration-drain because they are constantly motivating ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Live with Authenticity, Purpose, and Passion - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Sandra Miniere“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso A few days after working with an energy worker, I had a revelation: I understood that as a young child, I was captivated by people. I observed and empathized with them. It was natural for me to ...
Views: 1280 - What To Do In An Economic Recession? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaI empathize with you because the economy is in the dumps. All of us feel the effects, however, by empowering your mindset and motivation you will see it doesn’t matter what the economy does. It matters what you do. I know if you take spirit-enhancing action to produce spirit-enhancing results ...
Views: 1280 - Mindset Techniques for Your Journey to Success - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Roberta MittmanThere's no denying, the road to seizing a goal can be rough. And when the prize is something you've reached for before (perhaps even more than once) but not yet grasped, it can feel even harder. Past obstacles and underlying fears can sabotage our efforts, making the effort seem futile. But ...
Views: 1279 - Motivating Today's Students - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Marta SheaMotivating students today is a daunting task for many reasons. One is that education is not a priority in the homes of many families like it was 20 – 30 years ago. Another is kids today are distracted with I-pods, Blackberries, and all kids of technical gadgets that seem to be ...
Views: 1279 - Persistence And Overcoming Obstacles - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Rodney VenturaFew truly worthwhile things are attained without adversity, obstacles and conflict all of which can make us stronger, smarter, better, and tougher. In Think and Grow Rich Napoleon Hill writes: More than 500 of the most successful men this country has ever known told the author their greatest ...
Views: 1279 - Are Life’s Difficulties Getting You Down? Put a Sign on Your Door Gone Fishing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Kimberley CohenLife’s difficulties are really only as complex, or as simple, as your thinking make them out to be. Sort of like fishing and although I was never a fisher woman, nor do I fish now, I remember fishing when I was young or being with someone who did. There were never any assurances that we ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Focusing Your Focus to Stay Motivated is an Inside Job! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Machen MacDonaldYou have had a successful year financially but are you motivated? Most would think that the answer should be a resounding yes. But what if you answered no or not really? Is your motivation, attitude or self concept affected by your latest sale? If this is the case, you are not alone. It ...
Views: 1278 - Standing On Our Own Two Feet - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Stacey PollockOne of the greatest things to learn in life is independence. When growing up as children we have to depend on our family for survival reasons and the early teaching of life’s ways. We learn to adapt to changes through the ups and downs of our life as we proceed to grow up and mature. ...
Views: 1278 - You can Still Win - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from cedric riceEven if you are late in the last period of the game you can still win. Never give up on the possibility of scoring no matter how bad things may seem to be. Sometimes all it takes is a good bounce of the proverbial ball to turn things around. If you are in the right position you can be the one ...
Views: 1278 - ***Empower or Enable - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Sharmen LaneDo you enable or empower the people around you? Imagine for a moment that you’re having a bad day. Not too hard to do right, as we’ve all had them. Imagine now calling someone close to you, that you are needing to talk to, to help you though it. You tell them all the thoughts and feelings ...
Views: 1277 - Single Mom Who Has To Do It All - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI left the house yesterday in time for a meeting. I was so proud of myself that I had managed to leave in time, with my son in tow. I reversed out of the driveway and made it as far as the mailbox, when I realized I had a flat tire. Not just a flattening tire. I'm talking a completely ...
Views: 1277 - You Can Move Mountains - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Dr. Mario Barrett IIIWhen I was as a child, I never thought that I would have the ability to lead a change effort, yet here I am imploring humanity to lead itself from the inside-out. Back then, I didn't believe that I had the power to shift people's thinking about poverty, crime, violence, and most of all, how ...
Views: 1277 - 10 Reasons I Know Your Life Is Really Great Right Now - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Adrienne FikesHi. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. You are wondering how some person who doesn’t know you can tell you with certainty that your life is great. The thought running through your mind is probably: “How can you say that about me?” “You don’t know my life” “You don’t know what I’m going ...
Views: 1276 - 32 Reasons to Operate From Your Compelling WHY - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Michele MolitorWhat gets you out of bed in the morning? What motivates you to go to work every day – despite the challenges, despite the stress, despite all the other factors that come with being a teacher? There might be lots of reasons why you Wouldn’t want to be a teacher… - Long hours - Low ...
Views: 1276 - Keep Your Dreams On Track! Strategies For Women & Girls (and fellas) - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Antonia "Dr. M" MartinezI recently appeared as a guest on Soulfully Speaking, a radio show for women and girls hosted by Dr. Anita Davis-Defoe. We had an interesting and deep conversation about staying motivated and on track with our goals, preventing our dreams from ending up in our back pocket, and not letting fear, ...
Views: 1276 - Managers – How to Motivate Your Employees - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Andrew HortonOne of the greatest challenges facing many businesses today is finding ways to motivate and inspire their team members every day. This task is growing even more difficult, due to the turbulent economic conditions; we are facing and the ever increasing pace of change all around us. I hear many of ...
Views: 1276 - Overcome Inertia – How Do You Get Started on Your Success Journey? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Andrew HortonYes a journey of one thousand miles does indeed start with the first step. The challenge for most people though, is to find that inner drive and desire, to actually get off their butt, escape their comfort zone and for them to take that first teetering step and then to stay inspired enough, to ...
Views: 1276 - Developing Self Discipline- Tips To A Better, More Rewarding Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Rhod JonesDeveloping self-discipline is something many of us struggle with. Breaking bad habits from the past, and replacing with them with new, healthy habits for the future can be a constant battle. We as humans are all creatures of habit. Living in ways that are normal and comfortable to us are ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - You Can Achieve All Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldYou can achieve all your goals is a bold statement. I know at times achieving my own goals is difficult and does not seem like I am making any progress. Do you feel this way at times? The best advice I received was to keep doing even the smallest activity each and everyday. After 30 days of ...
Views: 1275 - Dominos, Low Cost Lead Generation, You Can Make It Fun - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Debbie BabbittYou are probably asking yourself right now; “what does the game of dominos have to do with low cost lead generation?” I have one brother and one sister. When we were young our parents would give us games for our birthdays or for Christmas. One of the first games we were given was Dominos. ...
Views: 1274 - Leader or Fool: Which Hat Are You Wearing? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Mike Henry Sr.I wonder what someone would have called you if you had suggested, say 30 or even 20 years ago, that people would get their news and ideas from a handheld TV used as a telephone. What would you have said to the person 30 years ago who suggested that you would “meet” people all over the globe ...
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