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- Interviews With Successful People - Barry Phelan: British And European Tai Chi Champion - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperBarry teaches in Dover, Canterbury and Ramsgate. From september he will be teaching adult education classes in Canterbury and Ashford. Born in Windsor on August 9th 1970: Barry moved to Kent in 1980, he left school in 1987 and studied a City & Guilds in Engineering. He then worked as an ...
Views: 2949 - LeBron James Basketball Secret Revealed - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Loren Fogelman“The heart of a champion has to do with the depth of our Commitment.” Bill Russell The championship crown, winning the playoff title, eluded LeBron James once again. He is in a league of his own when it comes to basketball. When LeBron is focused, he plays a brilliant game of basketball. When ...
Views: 2948 - The Different Types of Weaknesses Which Effect Us - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from David SamuelBy understanding the different kinds of weaknesses you have, you will find that you are a much stronger and better person through accepting what you can change and what you cannot. The other benefit of knowing about the different kinds of weaknesses is that you will be better prepared when ...
Views: 2936(2 votes) - Positive Thinking Motivation Technique For Self Improvement And Personal Success - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Stephen CrainePositive thinking gives you the ability to see the positive possibilities in every situation. You can now use this one simple self improvement technique and gain the many benefits in both your personal and professional life that others miss. Imagine being able to stop those negative influences, ...
Views: 2934(3 votes) - The Law of Attraction: Vision Board - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sarah CentrellaThis is a literal board (mine is a cork board about 3 feet by 2 feet that I picked up at an office supply store) with pictures of the life you want. The key is to take the time to sit down and first write out on paper the dreams for your life. ALL of them, even the big ones you have never ...
Views: 2928(1 vote) - How To Get Your Mojo Back - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIt's not good to feel that you have lost your mojo. Your enthusiasm has gone, there's no excitement, no sparkle. It's hard to get going and everything seems to drag. The feeling of motivation is just a distant memory. You can lose your mojo for work, your relationship or for life in ...
Views: 2927 - 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) - 4 Steps to Achieving Greatness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiSuccess leaves clues, it always has, and it always will. Follow these steps to success with a burning desire to succeed and you will achieve anything you desire. 1. You have to know exactly what you want to achieve. Anyone who has achieved greatness in the past has known exactly what they have ...
Views: 2915(3 votes) - Anger Can Be Positive - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dr. Lyle BecourtneyAlthough uncontrolled anger can be quite costly, when channeled properly anger can also be very positive. Among other things, anger can motivate us to work harder to accomplish our goals. This could mean playing harder on the defensive end in a basketball game, studying longer for an exam, or ...
Views: 2914(3 votes) - The Reality of The Law of Attraction and Manifestation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Michael CraigIf you’ve been involved with motivation and/or self-help for any length of time, you’ve no doubt hear of the book “The Secret” and the Law of Attraction. Simply stated, the Law of Attraction says that whatever you expect to be or happen in life – really expect deep down – will happen. It ...
Views: 2912(1 vote) - Sly Wisdom Will Make You A Contender In The New Year - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVYo, Adrian! I want to share a piece of Sylvester Stallone wisdom with you. (If you think “Stallone wisdom” is an oxymoron, I’ll address that, too.) But first let me lay some groundwork. Every morning I wake up at 4:00 AM and I start my day. Does the idea of a 4:00 AM wakeup call make you ...
Views: 2903 - Overcoming Fear Of Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Karen DonaldIn my last article regarding goal setting, I outlined some keys for accountability. This is an important element of your success for many reasons, answering to someone else is an area that is comfortable for many. Another reason that you may need to have someone push or monitor you is because ...
Views: 2887(7 votes) - 4 Steps to Kill Your Inner "Wantrepreneur" - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Ryan Paul RidgwayWhat in the heck is a “wantrepreneur” anyways? A wantrepreneur is exactly that. They simply “want” to “preneu” or start something of their own, but they never develop the mental focus and determination to make their dreams a reality. Here are four rules to help you strengthen your ...
Views: 2884 - Use Your Talents To Become An Extraordinary Successful Person - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Hifzur RehmanCan you live an extraordinary successful life with your ordinary state of mind? Certainly not! You need to upgrade your mental horizon to such a level from where you can see your true giant picture. It’s a fact that you are a talented person, whether you admit it or not. I sincerely believe ...
Views: 2877 - The Traits (Qualities) of a True Champion (from ‘The Winning Mind’, ‘The Winning Edge’ and ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Traits (Qualities) of a True Champion (from ‘The Winning Mind’, ‘The Winning Edge’ and ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind ...
Views: 2867 - Dehypnotize Yourself! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“It is no exaggeration to say that every human being is hypnotized to some extent, either by ideas he has uncritically accepted from others, or ideas he has repeated to himself or convinced himself are true. These negative ideas have exactly the same effect upon our behavior as the negative ...
Views: 2851 - Writing a Mountain Bicycle Review - What You Should Know About It - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2019 from kingof seoWhen buying a pile bike, there are lots of factors you should consider, mainly as there are so many bike makers and price points. It's a good idea to produce a check-list to make sure that you get the best type of pile bike for the money you will end up paying and the following items will help ...
Views: 2846 - Intention is Not Enough - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Laurie Dupar“When you take a small purposeful step each day, great things can happen.” Every January I get excited to come up with goals for the New Year. I’m a good goal setter. I see it as a way to challenge myself and keep things interesting. A bit like playing a game and figuring out which hoops I ...
Views: 2837 - A Poem to Inspire Every Aspiring Marketer & Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Geoff FickeToday poetry is not a culturally prevalent or popular art form utilized to convey deep thought or the meaning of ideas. To be sure, there are contemporary poets, published works of poetry are available and the United States still recognizes a living “poet laureate”. However, for vast swaths of ...
Views: 2812(1 vote) - Students Build Better Learning Skills with Creative Visualization - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitIt’s the day of the big exam. You’ve spent weeks cramming. You walk into the classroom, receive your test and pick up your pencil. You look down at the paper and…your mind goes blank. Hopefully that’s never happened to you. It’s a common nightmare, though. It stalks the minds of students from ...
Views: 2793 - Free Team Building Tips to Shift your Office Culture with Appreciative Inquiry and create a REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleTransform your results...faster than any old way of doing team building games and motivational talks with a powerful positive focus REAL Appreciative team building and the Science of Happiness at work is the new rage for smart business. Gone are the company team building days filled with ...
Views: 2790 - Motivation: Winning the Battle in Your Mind - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenMotivation is a peculiar and complex state. What motivates one person can be very different than what motivates another even though they are striving for the same goal. Some people can motivate other people but only to a certain degree. At the end of the day, you still have to work out a way to ...
Views: 2781(1 vote) - Fading Motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Suresh KumarMotivation is the drive to achieve goals. It is the driving and compelling force that sets us in motion to achieve our goals. It is the key ingredient in our success. If you compare a successful person and an ordinary person, you are likely to find that one main difference between them is their ...
Views: 2779 - Leadership and Integrity - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldA necessary ingredient to leadership is integrity. Without integrity your leadership capabilities will be handicapped. In fact you may never regain your leadership if you lose the integrity of your co-workers, employees or customers. Yes all three you need to demonstrate your leadership and ...
Views: 2777(2 votes) - Definition: Encouragement - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisEveryone needs encouragement. So many people in this world feel discouraged, pressed in, cornered, unworthy, unlovable, or completely overwhelmed by the circumstances of their lives. You can make a difference in one moment if you will honestly and sincerely encourage them. Let them know that ...
Views: 2776(1 vote) - Passion Leads to Action - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle DaoustWhy “pursue your passion”? The Passion Flower in my garden Passion, intense feeling, typically refers to something we thoroughly enjoy doing, something that excites us, gets us going in the morning. Passion is what drives us to move past our perceived limitations, passion leads ...
Views: 2774(2 votes) - 25 Inspirational Keys to Strengthen Your Courage in Economic Hard Times - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gerri D SmithQuote - A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dream come true. -Greg Reid If you could plan your future, what would it look like? What are your hopes, dreams and images of financial success? What is ...
Views: 2772 - If the Leader Motivates the Team, Who Motivates the Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Dennis KelleyBusiness is a mixture of opportunities and challenges. In order to deal with both, you must be able to keep your team motivated. It is also important to keep yourself motivated. The best way to keep your team motivated is to create an environment that allows them to become motivated. It is very ...
Views: 2766 - Lovin' It - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Judi MoreoDo what you love, love what you do. If you can’t love what you are doing at least, do it with love. The year is half over. We’ve months to live up to our New Year’s resolutions. Many of them have already been forgotten or deliberately set aside. One of the biggest reasons we don’t stick to ...
Views: 2766(3 votes) - Motivating Students To Learn: 5 Tips To Enhance Their Passion For Learning - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Michael LeeWhy is motivating students to learn so important? Well, young children always seem to be very curious, always eager to learn and experience new things. But as they grow older and start school, this passion dwindles and they become less and less interested in learning. Education for them ...
Views: 2766 - Positive Attitude Quotes: 3 Motivational Quotes To Attain Massive Success - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Michael LeeSometimes, all you need to succeed in life is positivity. More specifically, positive attitude quotes. These are just little things you can carry around with you all day. Whether these quotes are in your head or written in your daily planner, they undoubtedly have strong inspirational power. ...
Views: 2766 - Why Motivation Doesn't Work (Sometimes) - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonIt's like the story about the horse pulling a heavy cart with the proverbial carrot dangling in front and a whip at the ready behind. He turns to the driver and asks, “Tell me again. What's my motivation here?” How motivation usually works is like when we were kids and mom would tell us to ...
Views: 2758 - Do you see the Cyclic Nature of life? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Andrew HortonYou don’t even need to be very observant to notice that everything around you operates in cycles. There are four seasons every year, we see both day and night every 24 hours and extensive research has shown that we operate best when we work in sync with the ultradian rhythm, which means that we ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - How to Jump Off the Hamster Wheel - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Gladys AndersonI often hear women say, "there's just not enough hours in the day", "where did the time go", "it seems the more I do, the less I get done" and my favorite, "I just need more time to get everything done". Have you ever found yourself saying any of these things? Are you spinning your wheels ...
Views: 2736(3 votes) - Dr. Romance on Dealing with Disappointment or failure - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: OK, so you're disappointed. Your dream has ended in the trashbin. So, after you get finished with laying on the floor, kicking your heels, and screaming; or going on a drunken binge, or beating someone up, you find you're still disappointed, and all that acting out ...
Views: 2734(1 vote) - Personal Development: 7 Really Smart Habits of Successful Champions! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Edward MunozIf we took 100 successful people from all walks of life and put them in one room, we would notice that they all have similar qualities and habits in common. All these people have derived certain characteristics from their personal development that has enabled them to become successful in their ...
Views: 2731 - How to Defeat Procrastination and Get More Done - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Steve LevinsonLet’s face it, procrastination sucks. It’s exhausting, stressful, and it can do a number on your self-esteem. Even though you eventually finish most of the unpleasant tasks you put off, you pay dearly for having postponed them. It takes lots of extra energy to avoid doing something you know ...
Views: 2723(2 votes) - Napoleon Hill’s Success Quotes - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Ewen ChiaNapoleon Hill was an author who wrote books like Think And Grow Rich and Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success. He was also President Franklin Roosevelt’s advisor. Napoleon Hill is certain one of the people that many look up to when it comes to changing their mindset and ...
Views: 2723 - Have and Have Not... What We Should Have Learned in First Grade - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Aly and AndreaWhen Andrea taught first grade, her students would often jostle for the coveted position at the front of the line. Anyone that was “less than” first in line would complain about their position. This is what seven-year-olds do. And guess what? It doesn’t change much as we grow into adults. We ...
Views: 2720 - Get Going! A Lesson About Life and Lemons - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Keith CallisterLemons and Lemonade There are a great number of people out there who seem to just walk around feeling badly about everything around them, yet offering nothing to help solve the problem, most of us recognize these folks as complainers, and when faced with a complainer we do the obvious thing, we ...
Views: 2717 - My kids tell me it’s not fair, I tell them that’s right, and it never will be so… - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonYou need to learn how to find the advantage and use it! This is a big part of self empowerment.- - It is gaining that inner strength and ability to find and see the advantages & have the confidence to use it! The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role ...
Views: 2708 - Definition: Persistence - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhen setting and achieving your goals persistence is one of the most crucial elements in attaining your goals. The basis behind persistence is will power and desire. When these two elements are combined in a proper manner you will be amazed at what you will start to achieve. With the power of ...
Views: 2702 - What are the Secrets of the Super-Achievers’ of this World? The “X-Factor” - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are the Secrets of the Super-Achievers’ of this World? The “X-Factor” Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Achievement, Phillip Baker, motivation, inspiration Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and ...
Views: 2699(1 vote) - How To Turn Wishing and Hoping Into Reality - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from S. James WebbAren’t you tired of spending yours days and hours wishing and hoping, and never seeing any of your dreams become reality? Hoping that somehow the life you want could be possible, but not really believing that it could be? Well, the first thing to understand if you really want things to ...
Views: 2699(3 votes) - Easier Than you Think to Beat Depression or a Slump - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiI don’t know about you but I tried depression and I didn’t like it as much as I loved feeling good. I learned first hand how quick a depression could suck the life out of anyone, even me. The shocking thing was the darkest days of my life came when I was at the pinnacle of my life. I was the ...
Views: 2690(2 votes) - Fight for Success-Series 2--Kill the Monster while it's small - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Chris SuttonKill the Monster While It's Small This is a very successful technique in interrupting your pattern. Killing a monster while he's small refers to jumping all over a challenge immediately, before it grows into something that you can't control. Imagine a little T-rex about the size of your ...
Views: 2686(2 votes) - Consider the Flea - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Donald Loyd,“. . . The flea when jumping accelerates 50 times faster than a space shuttle. Although fleas cannot fly, they can jump over seven inches high and thirteen inches long, that is about one hundred and fifty times its own length. Without its outer shell it would get smashed by the velocity of the ...
Views: 2669(1 vote) - Go Within, Release Stress & Change for the Better - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Lori ThomasYou can Release Stress to Change for the Better Now - Did you know that you already have within you what is required for positive change to occur in your life? You do! By allowing yourself to be more relaxed you are able to go within to find the change that is waiting there for you. Many of us ...
Views: 2658(2 votes) - Lack of Motivation - Busting the Habit - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Rotem CohenDo you lack the motivation to get out of bed on time? Have you recently discovered that you’ve been surrendering to laziness and procrastination? Discovering the factor that motivates you is one issue, it is quite another to be capable of staying with it… Staying motivated and productive ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - Using EFT for Procrastination - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Lorae MarstenEFT For Procrastination Uncovering and Neutralizing Blocks to Moving Forward (If you are uncertain about how to do EFT or where to locate the tapping points, go to my website homepage and request a copy of the EFT Quickstart Manual: www.loraemarsten.com.) Whatever the root cause, with ...
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