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- Anger and Frustration as States of Mind - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joey PoltorAnger and Frustration as States of Mind - By: Joey Poltor First of all, not having a support system that is on board with your goals is toxic and secondly, state of mind is a HUGE aspect of success. Read this and then stop and imagine. The last time you got angry, really angry, why did you ...
Views: 2654 - The Secret to Making Affirmations Work for You - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Peggy McCollAffirmations are a powerful tool for change. If you recite them with great feeling and generate the emotions you would feel if those affirmations were 100 percent true, they can alter your life dramatically. When you experience the feeling of being in a committed relationship with the perfect ...
Views: 2642(4 votes) - The A,B,C's Of Success And Why Your Education Get's You Nowhere. - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonThere are many people with the highest degrees from the best schools that are still working dead end jobs. Being well educated or emersing yourself in information does not lead to success. Don't get me wrong, education, information and learning about a subject are VERY important. However, ...
Views: 2630(4 votes) - How to motivate yourself without guilt - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondDo you take care of a bunch of chores that have been neglected for weeks, months or years when you see how hurt and upset your loved ones are at you? Perhaps you go to the other extreme of making sure that no one can find fault with you and blame you for anything by anticipating areas where ...
Views: 2616 - The Golden Path: How to find and fulfill what you are meant to do - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Marc OromanerIn a New York Press article from August of 2011, film producer and director Tommy Pallotta, said, “I am a fan of audience participation, but I also think audiences like to be told a story. There’s this thing video game designers call a ‘golden path’—there’s a definite way that the majority of ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - Napoleon Hill's book UNLIMITED SUCCESS (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Napoleon Hill's book UNLIMITED SUCCESS (from Inspirational Books) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Mind Power, Mind Control, Success, Success Skills, Self Help, Self Help Books, Napoleon Hill, Personal Growth, Success Skills, Achievement, Empowerment, ...
Views: 2613 - How To Conquer Any Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Dean GarrisonI may be the foremost stop smoking expert in the world. I've quit like five times now. It reminds me of the days when I used to watch WWE wrestling. Six time world champion? That means that the belt was also lost that many times, it was surrendered and won again. I don't know that I can give ...
Views: 2612 - Say 'YES' to your Potential’ (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: ‘Say 'YES' to your Potential’ (a Self Help Book by Skip Ross): A SUMMARY Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Personal growth, Skip Ross, Motivation, Life purpose, success principles, spiritual, inspiration, Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 ...
Views: 2598 - Do You Know Who You Really Are? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from William CottringerDo You Know Who You Really Are? “Most of the things you think you know may not be so.” ~The author. From the beginning days of Philosophy and Psychology to the billions of sources of information we have today trying to answer this question, it may be time to pause and reflect upon the ...
Views: 2589(1 vote) - How To Get Yourself Motivated - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonThere is one type request that I get more than any other and that is to provide strategies for generating and maintaining motivation, some people call this ‘self-discipline’. It’s actually not that common for people to ask me for step-by-step instructions on what they need do to get a task ...
Views: 2587(5 votes) - The 3 Simplest Words You Must Use Every Day If You Want Success. - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonMindset The Power Of Your Thinking...The Results Of Your Doing! Today, we’re going to discuss what it takes to think the right way in order to achieve all your dreams. There is a particular mindset principle that we’d like to focus on in this e-book. It’s a principle based not upon ...
Views: 2584(3 votes) - Change Begins With Choice - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Antonia Harrison"Any day we wish; we can discipline ourselves to change it all. Any day we wish; we can open the book that will open our mind to new knowledge. Any day we wish; we can start a new activity. Any day we wish; we can start the process of life change. We can do it immediately, or next week, or next ...
Views: 2572 - Failure is just a bump on the Road to Success - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Michael SinkolongoWhen I dropped out of University about three years ago because of my inability to love school and fit it, I felt like the biggest failure in the world. I remember walking around, feeling as if I had a big 'F' burnt into my forehead. It was one of the darkest moments of my life. But I learnt ...
Views: 2570 - Principles of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN“For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” Ralph Waldo Emerson For the most part, most of us are in pursuit of happiness. Some of us have preconceived ideas of what will bring happiness and others have very specific requirements. What I feel we must be on the ...
Views: 2569(2 votes) - You Can Tweak Your Destiny With Intention - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Dave & Elena AsproothDon’t be satisfied with mediocrity; instead, push yourself to a higher standard and ultimately this stubbornness can translate into success. In fact, accomplishment is much more satisfying than luck! Look forward to being proud of meeting your goals while struggling through the difficult ...
Views: 2569(2 votes) - Why We Procrastinate and How to Beat Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Rotem CohenWhen the goal is to beat the procrastination habit, it's best to really understand what causes procrastination in the first place... The art of breaking any negative habit and replacing it with a more positive habit, begins by understanding why we developed the negative habit in the first ...
Views: 2567(4 votes) - [1-10 of] 31 Attitudes of a Self-Made Millionaire - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from John Di LemmeAttitude #1 – Decision Maker. Self-made millionaires are decisive. Decision plus Action equals Result. Becoming a self-made millionaire is a result of being a Champion decision maker who takes the action needed to achieve that level of success. You make decisions about your success in every ...
Views: 2567 - Can't Focus or Get Anything Done... A Solution that Works - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to Mac Anderson Founder, Simple Truths, a few years ago a health study determined there are three main reasons people can't cope in life: 1. They live in the past. 2. They have a low self-esteem. 3. They can't laugh at themselves. All three of these can be important when you ...
Views: 2563(4 votes) - Two Ways to Unlock Your Potential - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Zig ZiglarThe idea of value and purpose is linked to the concept of discovering a greater good, a mission, or a higher calling. Most people know the story of Mahatma Gandhi. But most people only know his story after he became a prominent figure. He was born into a middle class family. He had low ...
Views: 2561(2 votes) - 7 Success Quotes, a Story and How to Use Them Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Julie JohnsonI originally sourced these success quotes to motivate and inspire the wonderful businesswomen in our Success Club and realised they’re too good to keep to ourselves! I’ve added questions to challenge you to really internalize and take on board the specific learning in each. I suggest you choose ...
Views: 2555(1 vote) - Must All Your Ducks Be In A Row - First? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Sandy GerouxAre you ready to take your personal or professional life to the next level? Is everything in place? Are all your "ducks in a row?" We often hear people using these (and other) clichés to let others know that they're planning to do something big... someday, sometime in the future. Have you ...
Views: 2554 - ***2 Ways to Discover Your Raison D'Etre - Reason For Being - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteRaison D'Etre is French for reason, or purpose, for the existence of someone or something. Each and every person comes into this world with a purpose, unique talents to achieve that purpose and the inner wisdom to guide them along the way. This is a birthright. Without exception. Since everyone ...
Views: 2553(4 votes) - Key Ingredients to developing intrinsic self-esteem and motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Angela GoodeveThere are many ways that you can increase motivation and self-esteem, including recognizing accomplishments, however small; asking for, and giving acknowledgement for these accomplishments; and taking time to celebrate wins. In this article we will talk about how to internalize these ...
Views: 2545 - Ways To Motivate Employees: 3 Employee Motivation Techniques That Are Proven To Work - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Michael LeeWant 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 - How to Stay Motivated After Setbacks - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Peter MurphyLife is full of problems. There is a saying that says something about for every two steps you move forward, you inevitably take one step back. It is a simple fact of life that not everything in your life is going to go perfectly, according to plan, and turn out the way you expect it to. So, the ...
Views: 2533 - The Power of Goal Setting Worksheets - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldI have used goal setting worksheets for a number of years to accomplish goals. Today I want to review with you how I have used goal setting worksheets successfully in my life. You Need to Have a Target or Goal Yes this is very basic, picking a goal to start, but you have to start somewhere. ...
Views: 2532 - Dare to Dream Again - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWhen is the last time you just sat down and wrote out a list of things you wanted to do? Dare to dream a little again. Where do you want to travel? Where would you stay? Make your dreams something grand. People talk about being passionate about their jobs or career, but not about activities ...
Views: 2531 - Taming the Time-Zappers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemAhh, 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(2 votes) - It's Never Too Late - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoIt’s never too late to be what you might have been or do what you might have done! Often I hear people say they once wanted to do something or go somewhere, but they were too busy and life passed them by. They wish they could have been or done whatever it was. Well, think about this! You ...
Views: 2524(3 votes) - How To Get Out Of Bed And Stop Procrastination - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyHaving a little trouble getting out of bed in the morning can be a little difficult. But there are sometimes some things that we do on a regular basis that might make it a little more difficult. This article will show how you can stop procrastination, and do the things that you want to do. A ...
Views: 2523 - The Challenge of Acceptance - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Terrie AndersonOne of the most difficult challenges that we all face every day is acceptance. Not only is it sometimes difficult to accept some things in our lives, but to understand and work effectively with differentiation between that which we must accept, and that which we can change is also often ...
Views: 2521(3 votes) - Home heating "green" improvement using cheap DIY pop-can solar panels - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Milan SolarniBy constructing and installing solar panels at your home, you can significantly reduce your monthly electric bill and at the same time set an example for other people in your neighborhood who are not so ecologically conscious. This is very easy project and possible for anybody to do, no matter ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - How Do You Motivate People? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Peter MainThe question of motivation is one that has become much more widely asked with the rapid growth of the self-development industry over the last few years. The question tends to be asked in two different ways. Firstly, people are asked or told how they can motivate themselves in numerous ...
Views: 2516(1 vote) - Summary of the Book ‘Say 'YES' to your Potential’ Part One (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the Book ‘Say 'YES' to your Potential’ Part One (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Personal growth, Skip Ross, Motivation, Life purpose, success principles, spiritual, inspiration, Web Site: ...
Views: 2512 - Five Ways to Make Your Winter WOEs Fly Away - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Rob WhiteEven the most motivated and upbeat positive thinkers are susceptible to winter WOEs. WOE is an acronym for "What On Earth" is happening. It's what you say when you take on the role of helpless victim. It's also what you say on a dark winter day when the blues and blahs are getting to ...
Views: 2511(2 votes) - Majors Got You Stumped? Majors for Each MBTI Type - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Shae HollandChoosing a major can be hard! Even people who have always known what they wanted change their minds, sometimes as late as their senior year in university. If you want to find a major and future career that's right for you, take your Myers-Briggs or MBTI type into consideration. ENFP This ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - Growing Old Gracefully - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William CottringerGrowing Old Gracefully By Bill Cottringer “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~Mark Twain. It has been said before that “growing old isn’t for sissies.” The truth be known, growing old doesn’t always have to be a losing struggle against, ...
Views: 2505(1 vote) - How to motivate yourself without self-blame and self-criticism - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondYou work hard to please the people you love. You long to see a smile on their faces. You hope that you have brought them joy. You want them to come alive because of your thoughts and actions. You imagine the scene over and over and it makes you fill up with desire and motivation to do that one ...
Views: 2503 - Life is like a 21 speed bicycle-gears we never use - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Catherine DeVrye'Life/Business is like a 21 speed bicycle-most of us have gears we never use' Having just watched the Tour de France in Paris, I was reminded of the time I cycled over the Andes a few years ago....and an article I wrote then which is just as relevant today. In preparation for on an ...
Views: 2502 - Five Proven, Successful & Motivational Tips To Age Backwards - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Rob WhiteIf you are at all like me, ( a "Baby boomer") you’ve probably heard expressions like “60 is the new 40.” The truth is actually that anyone can be 68 going on 50. All you need is a motivational mindset. Then you, too, can start counting the calendar backwards at each birthday. Beyond good ...
Views: 2493(3 votes) - How To Achieve More Than You Ever Thought Possible By Creating SMART Goals! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonLet’s talk about goals! Better yet, let’s DO SOMETHING about your goals, because that is the single biggest difference between actually setting a goal and simply saying some words in hopes that someday you’ll have what you want. In order for a goal to take hold and become real, you must ...
Views: 2493(5 votes) - The Freedom of Maturity - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Tina TessinaAnd then, not expecting it, you become middle-aged…You achieve a wonderful freedom. It is a positive thing. —Doris Lessing Maturity or middle age means different things to different people. But for most, reaching a mature age means developing a new set of expectations. At mid-life it's ...
Views: 2493(2 votes) - Holiday Party Tips And Checklist - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is getting close to that time of year when we are going to be entertaining more than usual and we will need a Master Plan in order to remember everything on our lists. Entertaining can be stressful, there are so many things to think of and plan for, things to purchase, not to mention when ...
Views: 2491 - How To Motivate Employees: 3 Powerful Tips To Ignite Your Employees’ Motivation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Michael LeeIf 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(3 votes) - Self Improvement and Motivation to realising your purpose - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet me begin by asking you, What’s your Purpose in life? What do you want to achieve? How do you want to positively affect the people you love? How do you want to contribute to your society? Many live their lives in constant frustration. Even when life is O.K so to speak, they are ...
Views: 2488(5 votes) - Are You ‘Toward’ Motivated or ‘Away-From’ Motivated? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Travis BellThe headline says it all, doesn’t it? Just by reading it, you’ve probably already concluded what it’s all about and maybe, just maybe, which one is your most dominate, yes? Let me explain… There are 2 types of motivation: TOWARD & AWAY-FROM. Both can be highly effective in getting you motivated ...
Views: 2487 - The Discovery Of Purpose - by What is purpose? Purpose is the reason why you are here on this earth. Your purpose is what helps you to move on in life, no matter what storms or problems come your way.
The toughest thing to do for a lot of people, particularly the youth, is finding their purpose and knowing what it is. ...
Views: 2487 - Let's Hear it for the Unbalanced Life! Quotes and Coaching Questions... - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"I will not should on myself today." Unknown "The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want." Ben Stein "Decide upon your major definite purpose in life and then organize all your activities around it." Brian Tracy Thinking it ...
Views: 2483(3 votes) - ***7 Step Guide To Staying Completely Stuck In Your Life - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Margaret PaulAre you stuck in your life? Do you receive some satisfaction from staying stuck and from no one being able to help you get unstuck? If you are invested in staying stuck, why not do it consciously and deliberately? Here is your guide to never getting unstuck. 1. Make Resistance Your Guiding ...
Views: 2481 - Myth Busted: Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Jacob NordbyLet's face it. New Year's Resolutions are bogus. Who invented these instruments of torture anyway? Was it some evil Cardinal in the Catholic Church who used the practice of writing down the faults we wish to change as a method of selling more indulgences to the peasants? Okay, now I'm making ...
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