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Little by little a person become evil, as a water pot is filled by drops of water…Little by little a person becomes good, as a water pot is filled by drops of water.” ~ Buddha from The Dhammapada
I hart that. Seriously. We all want everything soooo fast. Including self-mastery. Which is ... Views: 668
I am excited to announce that I have officially begun the first baby steps of social networking by setting up accounts on Linkedin and Facebook. For those who know me personally, you know that this was no easy task. It’s like standing at the edge of a lake. Many of you have encouraged me: ... Views: 1264
Ahh, summer. In June summer stretches out, appearing limitless. Now as August and the back-to-school ads bombard us, we realize that summer soon will be gone.
Have you accomplished some of the plans you made in the spring? If not, you may have fallen victim to a time zapper. What ... Views: 2527
Are the thousands of thoughts that go through your mind every day weighted in the affirmative or the negative?
It is tragic that for most people the majority of their thoughts are negative or disempowering - fear, doubt and blame thoughts. They believe their negative thoughts more than their ... Views: 935
Statistics show that 98% of people watch between three to five hours of TV per day. Some people even have to fall asleep while watching TV, which is deadly to your spirit especially if it’s the news or some other type of negative program. Many of you know my feelings about television. I ... Views: 938
Over half a million people lost their jobs last month. There's no question we need a job-creation plan. The real question is what kind of plan will most quickly stimulate the economy and at the same time provide the best long-term investment for our nation.
Let's urge President Obama and ... Views: 1046
“To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of our lives. Nobody is born a warrior, in exactly the same way that nobody is born an average man. We make ourselves into one or the other.” ~ Carlos Castaneda ... Views: 604
In understanding the Law of Attraction and the power that it holds,
The more that you think about something and the more that you focus on that thing whether you want it or not your will attract it into your life.
And the more you think about it the more you attract it.
So why not focus ... Views: 1459
I cut open an apple the other day, and it blessed me. Not just the fruit - which, of course, was very tasty and healthy - but the seeds. Every apple has at least four seeds in it, enough to grow four more trees … and thousands of potential apples. Every bag of apples is an ... Views: 1938
Sometimes, 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
To truly understand The Universal Laws you will need to understand that it is part of a bigger picture.
I have taken quotes from the Esther and Jerry Hicks because this was one of my starting points in learning about the Law of Attraction.
Three parts
1. The Law of Attraction
Is that ... Views: 1340
People learn faster and better in training sessions that are motivational. We would like to cover some skills that trainers can use to make their classroom sessions more motivational. We will look at the principal sources of training related-motivation. We will also review specific techniques ... Views: 1427
No matter what you have seen or heard, a recession is no match for Law of Attraction. Corporate downsizing, job losses, home foreclosures, and bankruptcies have been occurring at a rate that most of us haven't seen in our lifetime. However, the Universal Law of Attraction enables you to achieve ... Views: 1707
Life is a game. Whether you enjoy life or not depends upon the rules - your own personal rules of life.
Whether you realize it or not you guide your life, make your choices, based upon a set of rules you selected for yourself in early childhood. These rules were based on misinterpretation ... Views: 1513
Is there something you have wanted to do, or more importantly, you know you need to do, to increase your happiness, confidence and motivation, and improve your future? - However, the thought of it absolutely terrifies you?
Is it to learn a new skill for work, or join a networking group to ... Views: 1261
One of my last positions in the corporate world several years ago involved the administration of the employee survey that took place every other year. As the manager of the employee strategy, I interacted with employees at every level of the organization. Overseeing the data collection, analysis ... Views: 1653
There are no perfect human beings! Persons can be found who are good, very good indeed, in fact, great. There do in fact exist creators, seers, sages, saints, shakers, and movers...even if they are uncommon and do not come by the dozen. And yet these very same people can at times be boring, ... Views: 717
This is a question that has no absolute answer. In many aspects of life an entrepreneurial spirit is useful. For our purposes, we will stick to the commercial and business areas and narrow the field of possible answers within this scope.
I believe that theoretically any person can be a ... Views: 1050
According to Abraham Maslow, whereas the average individuals “often have not the slightest idea of what they are, of what they want, of what their own opinions are,” self-actualizing individuals have “superior awareness of their own impulses, desires, opinions, and subjective reactions in ... Views: 632
Remember those words from the famous children’s story, “The Little Engine that Could?” Remember that a long train must be carried over a mountain. Several engines are asked to carry the train, and for a variety of reasons they each refuse. Finally, the little engine stops and takes on the ... Views: 1073
Want to know the most effective ways to motivate employees? This article reveals some of the most powerful employee motivation techniques that have been proven to work for reputable companies.
But first, why motivate? Well, everyone could use a little inspiration or a “driving force” to ... Views: 2535
It dawned on me that there are some things worth mentioning around ‘motivation’ – how to access it and how to maintain it. Here are my top 5 tips:
1. Listen to uplifting music
Whether it’s Mozart, Motorhead or Musicals, if you have a piece (or pieces) of music which makes you feel great ... Views: 688
Well, full moon and lunar eclipse day really got me going on Monday! A wise astrologer once explained to me that lunar cycles are about 28 days, during which we each visit each sign of the zodiac, but that when an eclipse comes, we have a whole month in one day. Did I ever.
On the way to ... Views: 609
"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," and many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent ... Views: 1729
Stress 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: 1388
If you know how to motivate employees, you could take your company’s earnings and reputation on a whole new level of success anytime. Here are some effective employee motivation techniques to help you get started on the right path.
Tip # 1 On How To Motivate Employees: Never Use Negative ... Views: 2488
Recently a client of mine was sick of "having faith" while it seemed she slogged towards her dream in thick molasses. "I just want to get there now," she screeched, scoffing at all her previous progress. I felt sad. This wasn’t the combustible kind of frustration that would help her take ... Views: 808
Week One:
Get a creative idea and the slightest bit of encouragement and feel on top of the world, burning, singing, dancing, and feeling as though it all makes sense now and everything will come together. You are magnificent. You will be rich. Life is so beautiful. You will never be stopped. ... Views: 880
Have you ever blamed someone else for the life you are living? Or expect that someone else is the one responsible for giving you the life you want? Have you ever thought, "If I had different parents, siblings, or life conditions, I would have what I want in life."
Guess what...you are the ... Views: 1185
Jean’s background certainly didn’t indicate tremendous success for the future. Born in New York, she graduated from high school with a partial college scholarship but couldn’t attend because her family couldn’t pay the rest. She decided to attend a business school but had barely begun when her ... Views: 1594
The recent economic crisis has caused many people to reevaluate their business or career interest. As a result of the turmoil, I have had the opportunity to speak with different individuals and groups about the concept of finding your true passion in business. The idea that what you do is what ... Views: 1266
Here we are three years since “The Secret” book and video introduced some of the once esoteric principles for the mainstream, primarily the Law of Attraction – “Like attracts Like,” and “Change your thoughts and you change your life.” Is there truth to the Law of Attraction? Yes!
So what has ... Views: 887
Six hundred and seventy-two hours of inner work to profoundly improve every waking moment of the rest of your life is quite a bargain, don’t you think? Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those ... Views: 477
Let's start with a challenge:
See if you relate to any of the following statements. I want you to be honest with yourself. Each answer is a simple yes or no in your head.
-You are content with your life but realize that you have the potential to achieve more.
-You work hard, but you are ... Views: 6223
At some point in our lives, we are all gripped with a crippling fear. Some will not admit it, but most people will. This crippling fear is that of failure. This fear is so appalling that it stops the majority of people from even taking the beginning step. They make comments like, 'What if I ... Views: 2187
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: 1281
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner or CEO, we all share many common traits as human beings. From the frailties of our shell to emotional tendencies, we are more connected that we think.
For instance, we have each mentally outlined our own private set of winning conditions and ... Views: 922
The air conditioned briefing room felt as cold as ice as I waited for the arrival of my instructor. I was a bundle of nerves. One more ‘busted’ check ride would put me one flight away from washing out of Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). My dream of becoming a fighter pilot hung by a ... Views: 752
As I write this article at my favorite Starbucks, I can't help but hear the conversation next to me. A middle-aged woman is having a coffee meeting with a peer discussing job opportunities, the market, and their personal networks. It's obvious that she's lost her job due to cutbacks and is ... Views: 787
“Alright, the secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it.” ~ Robin Sharma from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
We’ll get right to the point here: WHAT DO YOU TRULY LOVE?!?
And what % of your energy are you putting ... Views: 501
The other day a client emailed me with an update and ended with "So thanks for the crappy assignment. It was great."
The comment reminded me of the several hundred individual conversations I'd had at a festival just the weekend before. I was asking people "What If…You Could Love Your Life ... Views: 1077
Your behavior as a manager as well as your approach to life in general will greatly affect your success or ultimate failure. That is why it is important to have various styles of behaviors and a wide range of approach. This gives you flexibility and increases your choices in your everyday ... Views: 1587
Be Prepared for your Opportunity
In 2007, I applied for an electronic technician job and a year later, they finally respond with a call. It was the Department of Transportation. They wanted me to come to the Dallas office for an interview. My goals had already changed. I spent years ... Views: 925
“I can’t believe this is happening to me,” said the CEO on the other end of my phone line. “They just offered me a contract extension and three months later they’re telling me I’m out. I’m in shock.”
Whether you have just received the news you no longer have a job or are dealing with any ... Views: 1599
Keep Moving
The sailboat was coming slowly into the marina under power. There was a south wind blowing about 15-20 knots, and it was beginning to rain. The helmsman appeared confident and had several crew aboard, so I elected not to walk over to the other dock and offer assistance. But I kept ... Views: 1042
The astonishing success of my seminar amazed even me. The amount of hands-on, concrete simple strategies I was able to squeeze into that course, and the amount of real-world traction people experienced in just over a handful of weeks exceeded my every hope and expectation.
It was so ... Views: 1091
Do you ever FEEL like it is an uphill battle just to get your butt out of bed and out the door in the morning? Does the word “workout” bring on a feeling of dread and emotional trauma? Do you ever feel like you have no energy—and it’s only noon? Do you feel POWERLESS in your life on how to ... Views: 1685
It's been my experience and the experience of thousands of doctors around the world who understand that a high quality staff can affect the ultimate outcome of their patients response to treatment. I have found that many times the patients will share their experiences with the staff when they ... Views: 1472
Ever want to tell someone to get a grip? Tell them that they have run amok in their minds and are not facing reality? Stop them from completely 'losing it' and self-destructing? How often have you told yourself to get a grip only to later serve up more and more justification for your misguided ... Views: 1576
Professional women have made tremendous strides in terms of drawing on our strengths, abilities, and confidence in the workplace in recent years, but it’s clear that we have a long way to go before we are using our female power with self-assurance and ease.
Based on my national in-depth ... Views: 1355