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- Discover The Winner's Paradigm - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Jamin ThompsonHere are a few of my thoughts on the mindset, focus, and discipline required for massive success, and how to go about accomplishing something that is important to you. That something can be a better body, better health, and a better mindset. My opinion is that, until people have committed ...
Views: 603 - Desire Is The Fire For Achieving Success - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Ineke Van LintIf you really want something, you will get it! It’s true: desire is a powerful force that can’t easily be stopped. Think about your goal, about what you want to achieve in life, and ask yourself the following questions: Ø Do you really want to reach your goal? Ø Do you ...
Views: 1390 - Experiencing Life on Surface Values - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Stacey PollockIs there a mind in which we can think or only a body in order to experience the physical? What is surface value? How do most people see the world? Imagine that you are proceeding along in life and all that you consider within your mind is your daily activities that you either experienced ...
Views: 1250 - Elephant Bondage - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Barbara CampbellHave you ever wondered why grown up elephants don’t try to break their leg chains and escape? They could if they tried. They have been convinced that they can’t do it, so they don’t even attempt it. This is how it’s done in Thailand. The captured elephant has iron bands placed around each ...
Views: 1587 - It Won't Happen to Me! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Linda ThompsonIn a former life, I once sold insurance. More specifically, long term care insurance. The reason/excuse/objection I heard from nearly everyone became a real sore spot with me. That's why I no longer sell insurance. What was that excuse? "It won't happen to me." Well, folks, the reality is that ...
Views: 1035 - 7 Simple Ways To Kill Self-doubt And The Fear of Making Mistakes - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Peter MurphyDuring the American Civil War, President Lincoln had trouble with General McClellan. He was a great organizer, but indecisive. Fear of making the wrong decision can lead you to make no decisions. Or, as a wise old saying says: he (or she) who deliberates fully before taking a step, will spend ...
Views: 1674 - Learn By The Way Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Derrick SimThe correct way of learning – To let go to learn or to learn to let go? Well, you see. To be able to efficiently learn and master a new knowledge or skill, you have to first be willing to let go and abandon any hindering thoughts or ideas, which you might have. You should not allow any ...
Views: 558 - It Is The Thought That Matters? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Derrick SimTo be more precise, it is rather the after-action that arises from your thought that really does matter. Well, what is the definition of thought? A thought is the act or process of thinking; a concept or idea; a hope or intention of achieving something. In short, it is just a thinking which ...
Views: 656 - 7 Fast Ways To Overcome Laziness - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Peter MurphySo many times we are pestered by a lack of confidence in the things that we can do, hindering us from moving forward and accomplishing our goals. Those feelings may come from things like losing your job, settling into your routine or simply boredom. Other times, distractions and just a ...
Views: 1956 - Power-filled! - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Cari VollmerThere's a word I've been using a lot this year - POWER-FILLED. I know it doesn't exist in today's dictionaries but it's a word I started using in connection to the choices I, my colleagues, and clients make on a regular basis that CONFIRM the life we have said we want to create. To be FILLED ...
Views: 1077 - 8 Simple Ways To Overcome Distractions And Stay Focused - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Peter MurphyIt happens to the best of us: we have a job to do, we get ready to do it… in some cases, even starting it… and then we get a phone call. Or our favorite show comes on. Or someone knocks on the door. We get hungry, sleepy, tired or any one combination of the three. For ...
Views: 1340 - 9 Great Ways To Survive Burn Out - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Peter MurphyWe have all experienced the familiar sting of burnout: the feeling of being mentally and physically exhausted, the fear that any moment now, you will drop down and not be able to get back up. You've been going a hundred miles a minute and now that shifty, unpredictable rollercoaster is ...
Views: 1330 - The 6 Ways Winners Plan For Success - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Peter MurphyOnce upon a time, I used to be the messiest person alive. I don't just mean in terms of messy room and messy car. I mean messy plans, too. I would have a general idea of what I wanted to do, but wouldn't be really sure about how I wanted to make it happen. Over the years, through watching ...
Views: 1330 - Four Good Luck Tips - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Steve GillmanYou can call it good luck, or cause and effect, or whatever you want. But you know that some people have more good things happen in their lives and more happy surprises. What you may not know is that there are things you can do to be more like them and so be luckier yourself. Here are a few tips ...
Views: 789 - 9 Motivation Secrets That Make Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Peter MurphyDreams do come true as long as we can stay motivated in the face of setbacks. That´s where most of us get discouraged. So often, reality doesn’t measure up to expectations. We can have all these grand plans, whether it is buying a house, making improvements to your kitchen, or write ...
Views: 1201 - Self-sufficiency - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Daniel GauthierShould I provide you with a dictionary definition? No, my own will suffice. For me, to be self-sufficient means: to be able to exist, to fonction, to be able to live my life without depending on others. Self sufficiency of the senses, specifically breathing. Even if a person may appear to be ...
Views: 1834 - 10 Ways To Deal With Negative Thinking, Panic, And Paralyzing Fears - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Peter MurphyI recently heard from a friend who had been laid off at the newspaper she worked at because of the faltering economy. She didn't have many job leads and her motivation was at an all-time low. She felt that there was nothing more frightening than being a writer in an uncertain job market. ...
Views: 1685 - Divided By Belief - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Stacey PollockLife came first before belief. We need to survive before we can reason why. Belief is based on individual choice, and it can be reasoned that in life we can decide on how we wish to see our value and purpose. These values are based on choices and come from the mind, a place that has freedom ...
Views: 1257 - Conquer The Fear Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Andrew RondeauThe day arrives when you are going to publicly speak. You are ready. Or are you… …Nervous? …Anxious? …Terrified? …Excited? Maybe all of the above? You’ve been in that situation before, haven’t you? You arrived at the venue on time in order to ...
Views: 1671 - You Know You Will Never Be Promoted When... - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Andrew RondeauGillian, one of the individuals I mentor, recently asked me about ‘getting promoted’. She asked ‘What is the quickest and easiest way to get promoted?’ As an employee, we all want that promotion, don’t we? Isn’t it our ultimate goal to rise above the ranks ...
Views: 2372 - How Do You Handle Change? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Linda BinnsI work with people who are going through change. Often the change is so significant that it becomes a crisis (such as a divorce or a severe health diagnosis). I guess how you handle change often depends on what, exactly, the change is. Mostly, we want to feel good. We like it when things are ...
Views: 1204 - If You Can't Say Anything Nice... - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Anthony BellDo you know that the average person talks to himself or herself about 50,000 times a day. According to psychological researchers, it is 80% negative; most people say things such as I shouldn’t have said that… I’ll never lose this weight… I can’t just lick this problem.. I am always running ...
Views: 732 - 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: 1275 - Finally Paint - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Cindy DalgleishSomeone has to show you where to begin. Putting paint to canvas is a desire many of us have. It seems like a calming way to spend a few hours. Imagine standing at an easel with a brush in your hand, creating a picture of a striking red flower you saw on a walk, not a flaming red, but a creamy ...
Views: 646 - Comotivate - A Test Of Peer Support - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Matt LawtonHow effectively can one achieve a goal in isolation? Self-determination is certainly a key factor in success, but a new website sets out to test just how much more successful one can be in a team. comotivate.com works in a way which allows that team to be made up of identical (in theory) people ...
Views: 1000 - Why You Should Start Your Own Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Todd HicksDoes the thought of making extra money while having fun and doing something that matters to many people appeal to you? Do you have items you no longer want or do you just have the desire to sell something with little effort? Do you want to help others or share great knowledge you possess? If you ...
Views: 908 - 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: 1277 - Hope Is To Purpose As Air Is To Life. Will Being And Doing what others want fulfill me? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Kim WiermanRobert H Goddard said “It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.” Too often at some point in our lives maybe when our children grow up and leave home or some other major life changing event happens we realize time has ...
Views: 1068 - 3 Ways To Stay Motivated Despite Movable Deadlines - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Peter MurphyIt is important to know how to find self motivation when you are dealing with unstructured timetables and deadlines that can change from one moment to the next. Unstructured time and changing deadlines can be very frustrating and can cause motivation to dwindle away. Motivation can also ...
Views: 1163 - 6 Simple Steps To Big Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Peter MurphyIf you really want to achieve your biggest goals, you have to tart somewhere. Some goals can be long-term, complex goals which may take months or even years to achieve. That can be overwhelming. If you start to get overwhelmed by a task it can unfortunately mean that you get too scared to ...
Views: 1295 - Who Has FUN With Failure? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from * Milo `The Improv Guy` Shapiro *Look around your town and you’ll find an amazing selection of professionals whose expertise is helping you plan: plan your projects, plan your investments, plan your staff development, plan your time allocation. In part, life and business have become so fast paced because the world has ...
Views: 754 - 5 Easy Ways To Drop Self-Doubt And The Fear Of Making Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Peter MurphyEach of us is bombarded with many decision-making opportunities each and every day. Some of those decisions we can make quickly without much thought. However complex decisions are sometimes difficult to make. Many factors can become involved in the decision-making process. Sometimes one of ...
Views: 1700 - 10 Great Ways To Follow Through On A Project Once You Start - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Peter MurphyEveryone starts big projects and gets overwhelmed by them sometimes. They can take a long time to complete and problems crop up so you wonder whether it is worth carrying on. But you know you won’t achieve anything of you give up, so what you have to so is find ways to stick at a ...
Views: 1057 - 8 Simple Ways To Follow Through On Your Success Plans - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe single most important step in getting somewhere is the knowing where you're going and having a plan for getting there. If you don’t have a goal you won’t be satisfied because you won’t be able to judge when you’ve been successful so you will constantly feel like a ...
Views: 1124 - Go Green: Turning Your Jealousy into Strength - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Tama KievesThe other day I read about an acquaintance, another author, I know who was featured in The New York Times. As I came upon the story, try as I might to fill my mind with the bird songs and daisies of good will, I felt sandpaper scrape my soul. Immediately, her shiny success became my failure. ...
Views: 845 - 6 Easy Ways To Overcome Inertia And Enjoy More Success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Peter MurphyInertia is a feeling of not wanting to act. It usually stems from poor time management skills and poor organization skills. Usually when a person makes sure they are aiming for a goal which is good for them which they are committed to and they learn how to properly manage their time and ...
Views: 2075 - 7 Great Ways To Stay Motivated And Focused Every Single Day - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Peter MurphyYou may not find it easy to achieve your goals, and you may not achieve them as quickly as you want, but if you still really want that goal, it’s worth persevering over. That just means you’ll have to find ways to stay motivated. And here are some ways in which you can do ...
Views: 1560 - How Boomers Can Sing Rock & Roll Instead Of The Blues - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergThe new Pew Research Center Social and Demographic Trends survey measured dissatisfaction and pessimism in close to 2500 participants. The data indicates that Baby Boomers worry more than any other generation. And a recent study from the University of Chicago suggests that the boomer generation ...
Views: 1070 - 10 Super Ways To Take Action Right Away With No Hesitation - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Peter MurphyIt’s easy to give in to doubt and hesitation, but you will no doubt realize that doing so doesn’t get you anywhere. If you have things you need to do, learn how to get started right away and get rid of all your hesitation. 1. Take responsibility for your life Noone up above in the ...
Views: 1201 - Turn Your Commitment Around - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanHow many of you have made a commitment to lack, despair, or better yet to what is not going your way? Most individuals are heading in the wrong direction making many wrong turns and following many detours, instead of making a commitment to what it is they truly want. Many set goals, write our ...
Views: 708 - Going Out Of Your Mind To Find Your True Sanity - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonBear with me for a moment on this one, it really does make sense. Einstein once said, “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." I have found this to be so very true. You can’t do something over and over in the same way and get a different ...
Views: 658 - Now - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Rick GettleNOW! (Excerpt from “The Science of Success Achievement Course”) © 2008 Rick Gettle What Is Life? Life Is Now! Yesterday Is Gone – Tomorrow May Never Come. No One Has A Guarantee In Their Pocket That Says They Will Be Around Tomorrow. Before This Day Is Over – ...
Views: 1423 - Motivational Quotes By Amanda Beard & Dara Torres - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from David LeonhardtAmanda Beard and Dara Torres are two American swimmers that have already broken some pretty impressive records. Not only have the beaten records in their events, but they have also set other age related records. Amanda Beard is the youngest American woman to win a gold in swimming and Dara ...
Views: 3001 - Improvise Over the Beat of Life - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Renita KalhornLately, I’ve been thinking about rhythm. Brimming over with ideas for work projects and collaboration, I tend to get impatient with the relaxed pace of August in New York, when everyone’s on vacation and business slows down. At the same time, I’ve been learning about jazz ...
Views: 737 - 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: 1277 - Just Another Four Letter Word - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from elizabeth cassidyMy hearing (or lack of it according to some people) has become highly sensitive to the expression that begins with, “I’m just….” Maybe it comes from years of personal experience, but I try to be so careful about what I say about myself – either to myself or to the ...
Views: 1149 - When The Why Is Clear, The How Is Easy - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Dan O'NeilHow do I motivate myself to achieve my goals? The answer to this question is incredibly simple. You motivate yourself by being clear on your reasons why you want to achieve your goals. Most people simply want things and don't take time to dig into their reasons why they want them. In most cases ...
Views: 5988 - 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: 1275 - 5 Reasons Women Need To Feel Good About Their Lives Right Now! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Caroline Jalango1. You have a mission to accomplish! You are not here on earth merely to exist. You have a purpose, something special to offer the world and people are waiting for you to manifest this gift and bless their lives. The importance and urgency of your dream, calling, idea or goal prompts you to ...
Views: 1402 - Motivation: A Key Ingredient For "Success" - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Thomas Swank,“Why” are you doing… what you do? What’s your motivation? Earlier this year in a Better Business Bureau survey, it was reported that 84% of America’s workforce was either “unhappy” or dissatisfied with their job or career. In like manner, there was another interesting job report that had been ...
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