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- WakeUpLive.com presents: Building a Winning Team - by Training and preparation are fundamental to the individuals who make up a winning team whether it’s a family or a business. For an athlete, you have to be at your best. You build your body up and get it strong to take the pounding. So, when it’s time to play the games on Sunday, you know, as an ...
Views: 794 - David vs. Goliath. Who Really has the edge? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiI was watching a sporting event the other day and I started to think about the underdog vs. the favorite mentality. It never surprises me how there is such a thing because life always comes down to your thoughts and actions, not the thoughts of the critics and spectators. The underdog in this ...
Views: 1293(3 votes) - Problems or Opportunities? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiProblems or opportunities, how are you looking at the events in your life? Are you seeing everything that is going on in your life as a problem? Or are you seeing everything that is going on in your life as an opportunity to get better? I hope you are looking at the events in your life as an ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Just Give Yourself a Little Fresh PASSION - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Michael BrownYou Can Have Sweet Success While I was in college, I articulated my methodology for creating a successful personal brand (though at that time I hadn't classified it into this brilliant acronym). I called it Fresh P.A.S.S.I.O.N., an acronym that stands for Preparing yourself, Aspiring to reach ...
Views: 962 - How To Develop Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Steve GillmanHow does one develop creativity? By habitually taking creative approaches to life's challenges. To make this habitual, you just need to use certain techniques for a few weeks each, until they become a normal part of your thinking. One such technique is outlined here. Develop Creativity By ...
Views: 2045 - What Motivates You? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMotivation is the reason we get out of bed in the morning instead of sleeping all day. It is what drives us to get to work or the gym and work harder, smarter, and more efficiently than the day before. Motivation is the reason that great ideas are turned into great accomplishments. Motivation is ...
Views: 15345 - The Most Important Meetings You’ll Ever Attend Are the Meetings You Have with Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou are your most important critic. There is no opinion so vitally important to your well-being as the opinion you have of yourself. As you read this, you’re talking to yourself right now. “Let’s see if I understand what he means by that . . . How does that compare with my experiences? I’ll make ...
Views: 592 - Why You Can't Just "Let Go" of a Limiting Belief - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mandy EvansI am shocked at the number of self help and motivalional experts experts who tell people to let go of limiting beliefs and create new ones! I see it in books, on blogs and promotions of all sorts. Almost everything out there about limiting beliefs is filled with this nonsense. Why am I so ...
Views: 5703 - Why Swim with Sharks When You Can Swim with Dolphins - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chellie Campbell“Why do some people always see beautiful skies and grass and lovely flowers and incredible human beings, while others are hard-pressed to find anything or any place that is beautiful?” —Leo Buscaglia There are three kinds of fish in the sea: Dolphins, Sharks and Tuna. Dolphins are ...
Views: 1409 - What Time is It? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sherry Anshara“Your vision will become clear only when you look inside your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” -- Carl Jung. What a fabulous quote that says it all. The reality is…is that it is an inside job. There is no doubt about it, right here, right now there are ...
Views: 715 - Why Wait Until Spring to Clean Out? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from April D'AmatoWhy wait until spring to clean out? We reserve the Spring Season for “Spring Cleaning” and removing the dust and baggage that clutters our life as if that is when it is supposed to happen. Remove the clutter that clogs up your life now—perhaps a mental cleansing as well as a physical one? ...
Views: 584 - The Opportunity of Pain - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Tama KievesRecently I took a yoga class while in New York City. I claimed a space in the packed studio and drank in the peace of the altar, appointed with images of smiling gurus and blue Krishnas. The subway rumbled beneath us. The teacher, a low-keyed young man in a faded tee shirt, walked casually among ...
Views: 839 - How to Hire a Motivational Speaker to Increase Employee Performance and Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Jim DonovanOne of the best things any company can do to impact their bottom line, especially during tough economic times, is to bring in a professional speaker or coach to work with your staff. Offering a seminar to your employees can go a long way toward increasing productivity, sales and overall ...
Views: 1266 - How to Get Motivated in 30 Days - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2009 from Doug NauHave you found yourself ever saying ‘I just can’t seem to get motivated’? If you have, this article will support you in examining the goal that you’ve been trying to rally around, in identifying your reasons for success, and it outlines a foolproof way to get motivated in 30 days. Love it or ...
Views: 1585 - How Strong is Your Desire to Move Forward When You Have Tasted Defeat? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThe drive of a human being is truly unbeatable. Look how far we have come over the course of history. If you went back to the early 1800's and told them about some of the things we have accomplished today, they would look at you funny and have you committed to a crazy hospital. Looking ...
Views: 1203(3 votes) - 11 Steps to Achieving Greatness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Hooman Hamzehloui1. You have to have big dreams, really big dreams. Decide what you want and go after it. No one who has achieved greatness had little expectations. You must expect more than anyone else expects from you. 2. You must have total control over your thoughts and actions. You have to believe in your ...
Views: 13747(3 votes) - Create Your Life By Design - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from james liuHow important is that one definite burning desire… that one obsession, so to speak? Just that it’s the tuning fork by which you measure every single tone. That’s the thing that lets you know if you’re on target or off target. It’s the overarching “definite ...
Views: 730 - Life is Too Short to Cling to Fear - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Kevin NgoLife is short; don't sell your soul, life, and time for money for too long of a period. Don't let little things get in your way of what you really want to do. Stop making excuses about why you can't do something. If you really want something, change it from a “should” and make it a ...
Views: 1386 - Overcoming Negative Self-Talk - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Kelly WallaceOne of the most common ruts people get into is labeling themselves according to their current problems or situations. Common “label talk” often goes like this: ~I want to be in a happy relationship, but I’m not attractive. ~I want to own my own home, but I’m terrible with finances. ~I want ...
Views: 983 - No Hill for a Climber - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Richard BrookeIt’s happened to all of us. One day you are plodding through life just fine. Oh sure, things could be better. It would be nice if you were making more money and driving a really classy car. People would really take notice if you advanced to the next level in your company. But for the most part, ...
Views: 3466 - What You Were Given to Create - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from james liuAs the author of The NEW Think and Grow Rich, of course I’m traveling all over the world. And everywhere I go I find very motivated people. I find people that are on target and accomplishing things; and I also find people who are, in the words of a 1960’s song, “dazed and ...
Views: 705 - 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 - Motivation Through Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Arthur SchwartzImproving motivation is at once one of the simplest and most complex applications of hypnotherapy. On the simpler side are the direct suggestions aimed at building the self-esteem necessary for an individual to realize his or her potential. This can simply involve an encouragement of the inner ...
Views: 954 - You Deserve to Feel Good 24-7! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Caroline JalangoOne cannot consent to creep when one has an impulse to soar. —Helen Keller Imagine this scenario: You wake up in the morning… Geez! You feel weak! Your heart sinks at the thought of facing the day. You are alive but feel like you don’t exist—you feel numb. ...
Views: 1481 - Wake Up to Your Divinity - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Laura GilesEvery day people come to my counseling office hoping that I have some magical advice to give them to make them feel better. They come hoping I can “fix” them. I am usually not the first person they’ve seen. They’ve talked to their pastor, their best friend, and sometimes strangers. They’ve read ...
Views: 1713 - Have You Ever Lost Your Identity? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2009 from Cindy KludtWhen my daughter Katie was stillborn in 1987, I immediately identified myself as a grieving mother. I lived with this identity for years. It went underground when my twins were born and I became very busy with their day to day care. However, when they became teenagers and didn't need me so ...
Views: 684 - Overcoming Laziness Induced by Winter - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiRollick Guides (RollickGuides.com), the online Community for Savvy & Indulgent Activity Enthusiasts, introduces a solution for overcoming laziness induced by winter. As the temperature drops, the days become shorter, and the new television and sports seasons kick in, the urge to watch endless ...
Views: 3186 - FIRED UP - Questions For The Morning - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Jenny FlintoftWhat can I do in the morning to get me motivated? Asking yourself a specific set of questions in the morning can make the difference between you feeling uninspired, unenergised, discouraged and burned out, to feeling focused, positive and up for it! FIRED UP stands for: F – Focused I – ...
Views: 975 - 11 Steps to Being Positive in a Negative World - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiMartin Luther King said "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars." Having a positive attitude is one of the most important characteristics you can have as a successful individual. Your positive attitude will bring you countless advantages in a time when the majority of the world is ...
Views: 5871(2 votes) - 8 Strategies to Turn Your New Year's Resolutions into Reality - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Over two thousand years ago, the ancient Romans began the practice of making New Year's resolutions when they named the first month after Janus, the god of beginnings. Janus had two faces, one looking back at the old year, the other looking forward to the new one. In order to secure good fortune ...
Views: 853 - The Untrapped Mind ... in 40 words - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Ralph P. BrownThis is one of the most profound single sentences ever uttered. It is from Konosuke Matsushita: "The untrapped mind is open enough to see many possibilities, humble enough to learn from anyone and anything, forbearing enough to forgive all, perceptive enough to see things as they really are, ...
Views: 3023 - I Am Not and I Can - I Am and I Can! - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalIt’s amazing how often I’m in conversation with people who are enthusiastic about their spiritual path and teachings. They get so excited discussing how we’re divine beings, how everyone is one, and how many great organizations are lifting the consciousness of the world today. ...
Views: 808 - How to Use BEING to End Emotional Pain - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Cindy KludtWhen someone says something to me and "hurts my feelings", I am BEING a person who has hurt feelings. The hurt feeling seems automatic to us and most of us think that we don't have any control over the emotion that is felt. When we can identify WHERE the emotion came from--like when a person ...
Views: 797 - No Need to Hurry or Force - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Cindy KludtI had seven wonderful women at my office last week celebrating my birthday. There was almost one woman for each decade, but not quite. Not only did we celebrate my birthday, but what I wanted to celebrate was the Divine Feminine or the Goddess in every woman. We had a great time and toward ...
Views: 725 - Consider Your Habits - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Jerry FrentressSix years ago I began writing my first book and faced the daunting challenge of determining the title. My friends and former employees insisted that I put into print the “little things” I preached to them for increasing sales and retaining clients. Since I didn’t think “Little Things” was for ...
Views: 633 - Is Your Enthusiasm for Work Flickering Out? Reignite the Flame! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissAre your coworkers under so much pressure they’re erupting like volcanoes? Do you see the people around you turning into pessimists? Are they waiting for the overwhelming situations to just go away? Burnout is a general erosion of the spirit. It occurs when its victims have been worn out ...
Views: 802 - How To Be The Best Version of You in 2009 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Alison FadoulEach New Year presents us with opportunities, but it is up to us to seize them and make something out of them. The possibilities are endless. Don't view 2009 as just another year. View it as your year - the best year ever! I challenge you to put thought and care into the resolutions you ...
Views: 1100 - Your Dream - Are You Excited? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from John Di LemmeBeing motivated and having dreams for your future is very exciting! Dreamers are always around other dreamers that are EXCITED! Your dream needs to be fertilized each day by associating with others, who believe in themselves and have a dream. This is often difficult because we live in a ...
Views: 876 - New Years Resolutions Obstacle Course - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Kevin NgoThe New Years Resolutions Obstacle Starting Line Imagine going for your resolutions as a marathon with many obstacles and walls. At the start of the marathon, almost everyone is off to a great start. There are a few who will still be stretching out, preparing and waiting for everything to ...
Views: 714 - Your Default is Killing You - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from John Di LemmeYour 'Default' setting creates doubt instead of hope for a successful future. So when it comes to a *Decisive* stage in your life and you step out in faith, you must understand that you are challenging your default. How do you change this? Just like you change a computer to make it more ...
Views: 748 - Take the Ride of Your Life! Live the Life You Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Joyce WeissIf eighty-hour workweeks and impending layoffs are leaving you apprehensive about your career decision, you’re not alone. These days, countless professionals are yearning for more fulfilling careers. Unfortunately, many business people are going through their day-to-day work activities and ...
Views: 769 - THAT LITTLE BIT EXTRA... - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from John Di LemmeThe “little bit extra” is a very powerful concept to put into practice today in every aspect of your life. The difference between being ordinary and being extraordinary is that little bit EXTRA. The little bit extra is what separates average performers from CHAMPIONS! In a sales process, the ...
Views: 1487 - Take Time to Appreciate What's Right with You - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Irina KerzhnermanNow's the time when everyone is talking about Change. New Year's brings with it the pressure to come up with a list of things that you want to improve about your lifestyle, your health, your success, or your behaviors. All this focus on self-improvement has some people highly motivated to ...
Views: 1155 - Create Healthy and Wealthy Lives with Intuition and Determination - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanAs I was rummaging through my latest emails, I came across an inspirational quote, "A matter of success is often not a matter of talent but a matter of tenacity." Let's think about that sentence for a few minutes...how very true this is. In reality, we can achieve and manifest health and wealth ...
Views: 700 - Have You Given Up Who You Are to Please Someone Else? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Diane CorrietteIn Anthony De Mello's book "The Way To Love" he talks alot about our attachment to people and things. In particular he mentions our need to be loved by another as if we would die if they did not exist. When we give up who we are to please another person we do what I call prostitute our being. ...
Views: 723 - Find Your ‘Why’ Now - Challenge - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from John Di LemmeAs many of you have heard me say, you must know your WHY in life (your ultimate purpose)in order to deal with such issues as: • Why recruit? • Why deal with traffic in the morning? • Why come in early and work late? • Why deal with certain clients? • Why introduce your business to people ...
Views: 2070(1 vote) - A Few Words of Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from John Di LemmeThis week I am going to write about one of the most powerful yet simple “pebbles of action” towards building your mountain of success. This one action step will separate you from the crowd and empower you to develop a network of people, who have a high regard of respect for you. The action is ...
Views: 1133 - Just Believe And You Will Achieve - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from John Di LemmeAs I read the following stories of world-renowned people who have succeeded to the ultimate level in their respective fields, I said to myself, “All they had when they started their journey was belief in themselves because they overcame some major obstacles to succeed.” I am a true ...
Views: 792 - Finding Your Mission - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Rodney LaneVictor Frankl psychologist and author of man’s search for meaning said; “Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he can not be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone’s task is ...
Views: 913 - Prejudging Will Cost You Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2008 from John Di LemmeYou know when you want to turn your car on, you have to put the key in the ignition, put the car in drive, press the gas and go. Nothing changes...You press the gas, You hit the brake, You stop at red lights, You forge forward...nothing changes! You stay consistent, because you can’t change your ...
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