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- Understanding The Power of Association - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Roice KruegerI’d like to say something about “associating.” Sometimes we think of this word in terms of our personal associations, the building of our relationships; but there is another way of associating. It is associating with your mind. Learn from others; study those who are successful. ...
Views: 710 - Reframing Rejection - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from Peter MurphySo people will reject us no matter how good we look, no matter how successful we are, and no matter how giving we are. If we were to become even nicer, and even more spiritually aware they would still reject us so it is a pointless battle trying to win over everyone. However we can change how ...
Views: 709 - What Helps You Expand Your Thinking? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo many of us think about creativity in the context of being an artist or musician. However I prefer the definition that resiliency expert Frederic Flach uses. Creativity is “a response to a situation that calls for a novel but adaptive solution, one that serves to accomplish a goal.” That’s ...
Views: 709(3 votes) - 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: 708 - DO YOU TRUST YOURSELF? 7 TIPS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Ann O`BrienGetting intuitive guidance is one thing, but acting on it is quite another. Many of you have confided in me that you hear voices, have dreams that come true, or have hunches that you do not always follow.How do you build the confidence to follow your hunches? And, more importantly, how do you ...
Views: 708(1 vote) - 3 Reasons People Start Blogging - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from TJ PhilpottWhen people start blogging their motivations are not always the same but typically they possess a certain commitment. The reason for this is building a blog requires the need for continually supplying unique content to the site itself to capture and hold the attention of readers! Blogging sites ...
Views: 707 - Motivation in a Minute - Simple Skills to Self-Motivate and Mood-Regulate - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyIt 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: 707 - Value Boosting – Putting the Fun in Funding! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Christine ComafordOkay, here’s where we talk about Value Boosting! All too often banks, potential investors, and creditors will determine a company’s value based on financial statements. This is a mistake. Financials don’t come close to telling the true story. Sure, they present the tangible value. But what about ...
Views: 707(2 votes) - Emergence of the Diving Feminine - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from cindy silbertThere was a time in ancient history when feminine power reigned and was worshiped. Somewhere, somehow a cord was broken, a connection was lost and feminine power was forced to succumb to the harshness of masculine power. As a result, we’ve become fragmented from altering, twisting and contorting ...
Views: 706 - How can you Achieve your Vision? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Andrew HortonCan you Turn “NO-THING” into something worthwhile? All the goods and services, which make our lives better every day, started out as simply a thought or an idea in someone’s imagination. Why do those products or services even exist in the first place? How did a simple thought, an idea, ...
Views: 706 - Inspirational Motivational Quotes purpose - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Inspirational quotesQuotes are widely used texts that are source of inspiration and motivation as well. As we know that quotes are some sort of motivational or inspirational sayings said by some of the highly motivated persons of the society it doesn’t matter to what race or gender that specific person belongs. But ...
Views: 704 - My 3 Biggest Obstacles To Building New Habits - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2021 from Shreya DalelaThink about the last time you decided to build a lasting habit. Perhaps you decided to meditate for at least 20 minutes daily. Or to read at least two pages of a book every single day. The moment you commit to forming a habit feels like an exciting fresh beginning. Often, people get so excited ...
Views: 704 - The Right Questions to Ask Your Business Mentor - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Sampada PatilHistorically, mentoring was a scarce resource that hardly attracted individuals towards it. However, with the change in times, this has changed drastically. Now, nearly 71% of Fortune 500 companies believe in incorporating mentoring programs in their corporate structures. Now, companies ...
Views: 704 - Get Yourself In The Mood - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Lissa BolesIf you're stuck in a rut, it’s easy to feel as though mastering your iPhone was your last big life accomplishment. Here are four fun suggestions to help pry yourself away from all your funky features gadgets, gizmos and whirligigs and back out into the land of really living. Moving ...
Views: 703 - Motivation - The Fires Burning Within - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Devon HarrisEven with close-up shots, it is impossible to see the boiling cauldron of intensity that exists at the bobsled start. The steely resolve etched on the athletes' faces and hidden behind their helmets foretells the tremendous power that only becomes apparent when they push the 650 pound sled with ...
Views: 703 - ***Consistency is Key - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Sharmen LaneIf you want to do anything well you must be consistent in your efforts. If you want to do anything great you must be consistently great in your efforts and always looking to be and do better than the day before. My most successful coaching clients are the ones who consistently make their ...
Views: 702 - 6 Ways to Jumpstart Personal and Planetary Evolution - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Adela RubioIf you’re a visionary or a change agent, these are exciting times! The internet has leveled the playing field for those who want to make a difference in the world. A passionate tribe leader can create the same visibility, that only a short while ago, was possible only for corporate giants with ...
Views: 701 - How to Stay Motivated - by Motivation is a hot topic these days. There are countless books, audio, videos, seminars and coaches that all offer the latest strategies in getting you to be laser focused allowing you to achieve your goals.
Let’s face it – staying motivated isn’t always easy even after implementing the ...
Views: 701(2 votes) - Solopreneurs - There Are No Cinderella Stories! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Suzanne EvansIn college basketball, the term, "Cinderella Story," is often used for the underdog who comes out of nowhere to win the prize. It is a romantic idea about rising from the ashes and winning the prince or prize. Ponder what it takes to win a championship or bring home a gold medal. * How many ...
Views: 701 - The State of the World and How to CHANGE it...but How can a mere 'I' Make Any Difference? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The State of the World and How to CHANGE it... but How can a mere 'I' Make Any Difference? Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: the world, world issues, social and political issues/problems Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and www.lulu.com/craiglock ...
Views: 701 - How To Turn Your Passion Into Prosperity - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from John SmartFinding Your Passion What.s the importance of passion in your life? Where does it take you? When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible. What You Need To Find You've got a decent eight hour a day, nine to ...
Views: 700 - If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It” - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Ajit SinghOne among the biggest entrepreneurs of the world! Walt Disney was a struggling cartoonist in California, USA, and lived in a small rented room, which was frequented by a quiet and shy mouse! Over time, he developed a liking for it and started cartooning “comics” around it for a church for which ...
Views: 700 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Inspiration - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Vish WriterLegend has it that Robert the Bruce of Scotland was losing the battle and he barely escaped with his life. His soldiers were hard pressed to keep up the fight as many were wounded and dying. The Bruce, tired, dismayed and broken-hearted found a hidden cave where he took refuge. He threw down ...
Views: 700 - 5 Steps to Get Off Your ‘But’! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Sharon EdenYou can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club - Jack London, American Author Ever had dinner with a friend and just wanted to slap them around the head because they were talking doo-doo about themselves and their life? Well, that happened to me the other night. I met ...
Views: 699 - Days of Affirmation - Sending Love Ahead to Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUpon waking, many people consider the coming day with trepidation. Because of the natural human tendency to focus on what we fear or dislike, it is easy to unwittingly send a message of unease into the future that negatively impacts the quality of your day. However, while our lives are busy and ...
Views: 699(2 votes) - Influencing is the Key - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Glenise AndersonJust like men, women also need to have exceptional qualities in order to be good at business. Amongst the qualities women need to have, being able to influence people is one of them. Here’s 5 tips on how women can influence those people in their lives: 1. Do things for other people: One of ...
Views: 699 - Why Aren’t You Doing Something? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Ted CiubaYou mean you think, you are fearful, you are worried that, your head might be on the cutting block next? You mean you think your job isn’t secure? Hold it, hold it I thought that was the whole thing about having a job, was the security of it. The lie is exposed! Enough said on that point, ...
Views: 699 - 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: 698 - The Power of NOW - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDMost of us live either in the past or in the future; it’s a fact, we either rewind to our past memories or wish for a better future. Most importantly, we focus on what was, and how unpleasant events came to be. Or, we live in the future, indulging in wishful thinking or harboring fearful, ...
Views: 698 - Your Unique Selling Proposition - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Dawn AngierYour USP (Unique Selling Proposition)—whether for yourself or your business—is a critical part of your marketing success. How many times have you been at a business or social function when you were asked what you did? How did you answer? Were you able to articulate clearly in just a sentence or ...
Views: 698(2 votes) - Seneca on Pleasures & Punishments - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“So called pleasures, when they go beyond a certain limit, are but punishments.” ~ Seneca from Letters from a Stoic Deeply influenced by the classic Greek philosophers like Aristotle, the Stoics were/are all about self-control, self-mastery and virtuous living. Reminds me of Aristotle’s ...
Views: 696(1 vote) - 21 Secrets to Surviving Your First Semester - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2019 from Christine Reidhead21 Secrets To Surviving Your First Semester Arriving at university or college will be daunting for anyone. It may mean living away from parental guidance for the first time, which on it’s own may be daunting enough. You will most likely have a hundred questions and a hundred fears; what will ...
Views: 695 - You Decide - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Fireflies TeamKemmons Wilson had it tough growing up. His father died when he was nine months old. His young mother, only 18 years old, struggled to provide for her son. There were times there was so little money that they lived on a few pounds of dried butter beans for a week at a time. What got him through ...
Views: 695(1 vote) - Are you Confusing Motion, with Inspired Action? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Andrew HortonI see people all around me every day, who arrive home after yet another really long day at work, exhausted, yet they never seem to get the important things that they need to do done. This leaves them overwhelmed and unable to achieve their goals. Do you know anyone like that, or worse, is that ...
Views: 694 - How to Get Up Early - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLeaders get that the real fight is the fight against time. So much to achieve/innovate and influence. And so few hours in a day. The solution? Get up uber-early. That way you have your day - versus your day having you. I was up early this am. One of the gifts I give myself. As I mentioned on ...
Views: 694(4 votes) - Which businesses are embracing female empowerment? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisIn 2020, it’s no surprise that a brand must do more than simply sell a product. Each company needs to go above and beyond to retain customers and establish its place as a market leader — involvement with wider political matters is a big part of this effort. When brand ethics shine through, ...
Views: 694 - Begin Afresh Today - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaLet’s talk about getting outside your comfort zone. I have a good friend, Marshall Sylver, who says, "When you've been doing something wrong for so long, doing it the right way is actually what feels uncomfortable." And he's got a solid, rock-on, right-on point. You've got to get outside ...
Views: 693 - Give in Without Giving Up - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat do you do when it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel? When everything is in doubt and life’s possibilities seem empty? When you watch world events transpire over which you have no control and film and music idols, once seemingly immortal, senselessly succumb to cancer or ...
Views: 693(4 votes) - YOU: AT YOUR BEST - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Karen Van ClevePeople often ask me what I've noticed in working with people as a life coach during these recent difficult times. Even though I work with very successful, empowered people, I see them struggling to stay at their best - focused, positive and productive - in this climate. And I must admit that my ...
Views: 693 - What If Dreaming Big Is Too Scary? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Dawn ShulerThere are five steps to making your dreams come true. First, just play with your idea. Second, let it sit for a while. Third, take that seed of an idea out of the marinade and see how you feel about it. Fourth, get down to business... what do you need to actually make this dream a reality? What ...
Views: 692 - How to Stop Drinking Alcohol Completely Without Rehab - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2021 from Anika KumarDoes your life revolve around “I can’t stop drinking beer”? Have you ever thought about how life would be without alcohol? Have you ever noticed that alcohol use disorder is making you lonely; you are going far from your loved ones? You and your lovely family are facing stigma because of this ...
Views: 691 - ***Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from John AOVTHIS ONE IS BIG!!!! Fail to plan, plan to fail. It is as simple as that. And by plan, I don’t mean have some idea in your head about your business or your career. When I say plan, I mean have a REAL plan. A written plan . . . that you work on frequently. People always ask me how to get ...
Views: 690 - 11 Motivational Quotes To Get You Going - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from A. ReeceDo you wish you could do something more intriguing and satisfying with your life? Do you have big ideas about your future but are being held back by self-doubt and fear? Fear is real and can be a nuisance, a roadblock, and in some cases a necessary and great protector. However, when it comes ...
Views: 690 - 4 Ways to Feel Renewed This Spring - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air (or at least the weather in the South East of England WAS showing Spring is in the air when I decided to write this post!) so how do we "Spring Clean" our lifestyles? By deciding what it is that you want, assessing where you are, and then cutting your own path to get ...
Views: 689 - Making Powerful Life Choices - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon GoodOne of the hardest things we do in life is making choices and decisions. But it's also one of the most powerful. Choices are the hinges upon which the paths of our lives turn. You can probably remember a choice you made sometime in your life that set your life on a completely different course ...
Views: 689 - Ralph Smart- the Motivation Behind the Man - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2020 from Kalyna KapurThe secret is out…. Well the truth is it’s been out for some time and millions of people around the world are in on it thanks to the intellect, persistence and creativity of celebrated YouTube sensation Ralph Smart. Through his own personal experiences, Ralph Smart has unlocked the secret to ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs In India - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from Anu BhardwajBest entrepreneurs in India With a new era on the horizon, people are inching more towards entrepreneurship than regular office jobs. Apart from the importance of entrepreneurs in the overall economy, another major reason for this increasing shift is innovation. The drive to create something ...
Views: 688 - Opportunities in a Shoe Box - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Lori RandallEver feel like you are always in the wrong place at the wrong time? Like, your big opportunity my have already passed you by? Or the opportunities that come your way never happen in a timely manner, when you really know you could take advantage of them? Have you ever felt too old, too young, too ...
Views: 688 - Positive Thinking Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from cindy silbertRecently, a client told me about a conversation she had with her brother. She shared the personal transformation work she was doing with him and how it was helping her business. He responded with, “You know…this positive thinking stuff doesn’t work.” And then he went on to say that no matter how ...
Views: 688 - Do You Realize Hesitation Can Ruin Opportunity? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Elinor StutzIt is smart to occasionally take a calculated risk because hesitation can ruin opportunity. The calculation is in the intuitive feel that the idea will work out well. However, nothing is guaranteed, and this is where we find the risk. “A full pipeline of opportunity minimizes potential ...
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