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- How to Stay Motivated After Rejection - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Peter MurphyIt is a well-known fact that life is not fair. If it were, we would not need laws and courts, or government agencies and promises of rewards in the hereafter. There will be times when you are going to face rejection; whether it is from a company, a boyfriend or girlfriend, a spouse etc. So, you ...
Views: 1043 - How To Stay Motivated In The Face Of Office Politics - by Submitted on May 30, 2008 from Peter MurphyWhen you are out in the business world, whether it be as a house painter or a lawyer, you will almost always encounter some form of office politics. If you are lucky, you will find employment with a good, decent firm that has a fine management team, but you have to be prepared for the reverse to ...
Views: 639 - What Are You Afraid Of? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Rob WallisIt's a question I have asked myself so many times until I'm tired of hearing it from myself. We prevent ourselves from doing so many things because we are afraid. Afraid of what people will say, afraid that we will fail, afraid that we won't like the result, whatever. The bottom line is that YOU ...
Views: 1232 - How To Stay Motivated Around Negative People - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Peter MurphyThe world is filled with a great deal of negativity at times. Negative people are those who see no hope for themselves and because they see none for themselves want to try to take hope from others by discouraging them. Negative people don’t want to see you succeed because they ...
Views: 1558 - Are You Traveling Or On A Journey? - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Bill, you asked me if I was just traveling or if I was on a journey. Aren’t they the same thing?” “Not at all, A. J. Not at all.” “And the difference would be...” “When people are just travelin, they start out with the notion they’re gonna end up someplace by a certain time. They get ...
Views: 719 - Motivation - Effective Strategies For That You Can Start Using Today - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Scott BarkerMotivation is a word used to refer to the reason or reasons for engaging in a particular behavior, especially human behavior as studied in psychology and neurophysiology. Intrinsic motivation is when people engage in an activity, such as a hobby, with a internal desire, without obvious external ...
Views: 2397 - The Entitlement Epidemic: Eroding Our Financial Future? - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Tracy PiercyToday, it seems all too common that young people have very little appreciation for the concept of “work ethic”. The implications of this as it relates to the near crisis financial statistics in North America are huge. Jobs are prolific and as a result, many young people don't seem to ...
Views: 1479 - ***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: 2491 - Why Affirmations? - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Ray DavisOne question I get all the time is, "Why do you believe in affirmations?" People often conjure up images of Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live and think affirmations are ridiculous or only for people in some recovery program. The truth is that affirmations are an extremely powerful tool ...
Views: 1219 - Fear Of Failure? Don't Allow Past Experiences To Stop You From Moving Forward - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever asked yourself, "Why is this happening all over again?" The reason we run into the same roadblocks at different times in our lives is because we have not allowed ourselves to learn from past mistakes or roadblocks. Instead of exploring the potential in past hurdles, we've let our ...
Views: 896 - Take Motivation Or Interest In Something - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Femi AkinkuowoOne of the simplest ways to get and stay motivated is to get interested in something. In fact, getting and staying motivated is incredibly difficult if you don’t have a strong interest in what you’re doing. While it is possible to force yourself to move ahead with a disinteresting ...
Views: 951 - If You Want To Lose Weight, Don't Go On A Diet - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Laura RubinsteinHave you ever noticed that when someone is “on a diet” that automatically implies that one day they will be off of it? Most likely they are thinking that this diet is temporary. So what do you think the results will be? Temporary. It’s that simple. If you think about a diet as ...
Views: 1143 - The Secret To Happiness: A Deeper Connection and Peace When the Amazing Real You is Expressed - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Karen Van CleveHave you discovered one of the most important secrets to happiness? Here's how to know. One of the few TV shows I watch is "Men in Trees." It's a comedy/drama about a relationship coach who moved from New York City to live in a very small town: Elmo, Alaska. Obviously, the cultural contrasts ...
Views: 732 - A Vision Motivates And Energizes - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Alvah ParkerA vision of your dream can move you toward success. It can motivate and energize you. At our first meeting Terri told me she had recently broken off a relationship with someone. Her former fiancé was consumed with building a boat to sail around the world. His enthusiasm for the project was ...
Views: 944 - How to Improve Self Confidence- Great Tips to Improve your self confidence - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Raymond TehThis article will illustrate on the great tips to improving your self confidence. The first things that we need to focus on is that self confidence are most effective to gain through ourselves, all we need to is believe and learn the techniques to do that. Self confidence bring out the best of ...
Views: 737 - If You Do What's "Hard" Today, Then Life Will Be "Easy" Tomorrow - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Karen Van CleveLong ago I heard a powerful quote: "If you do what's hard today, life will be easy tomorrow. If you do what's easy today, life will be hard tomorrow." For me, that was a great reminder that often when I thought I was taking the "easy way out," ultimately that choice would make things harder in ...
Views: 5492 - Be more successful: Create "ME INC." - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Karla BrandauWould you like more... - ..."Achievement Minded" status in your organization or with your clients? - ...Of the right kind of projects or clients? - ...Earning potential? Then take three steps to develop an image that brands you! Start today to create "ME INC." In our chaotic lives filled ...
Views: 815 - Are You Stuck In A Rut And Can't Get Out? - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from April MimsMany of us get to a point in our lives or careers where we feel frustrated, stuck and unable to move. And we just don’t know what to do about it. Some people call it being stuck in a rut. Regardless of what you call it, getting beyond the impasse is necessary to get you back on track and ...
Views: 1038 - The Secret To Instant And Lasting Motivation - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Ted PayneDo you have a list of goals and desires that have yet to be fulfilled? Do you find yourself generating exciting new ideas only to find that you lose the motivation to complete them shortly after you get started? Perhaps you talk yourself out of that great new idea even before you even begin to ...
Views: 745 - Knowing Your Job; Doing "Your Part" - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Pete KoernerIn life, your job is to enjoy your experience. Sometimes that means doing the best you can under any number of circumstances; but it always means doing your part. If, for some reason, you find that you are not enjoying your experience, it is up to you to take steps to change your ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Two Powerful Insights To Liberate Your Uniqueness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Mohamed TohamiAlbert Einstein once said, “Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.” Do you love what you do? Are you satisfied with your life? If you are, then congratulations—you’re one of the few lucky people in the world. But if you are NOT, you must ask yourself why. ...
Views: 1314 - Success Through Self Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Elliott KosmickiSelf motivation is a gateway to self esteem and success. It is difficult to maintain for the simple reason that negativity is everywhere, which makes you insecure and kills creativity. Good ideas are criticized by the negativity of others who do not share our goals and ideals. It is easy to ...
Views: 1066 - Work It Now! How Winners Deal With Adversity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Waldo WaldmanI remember the first time I was deployed to Iraq during Operation Southern Watch. I sat in an intelligence mission briefing with 50 of my fellow fighter pilots (my wingmen) where we were briefed on the multiple threats that scattered the enemy terrain in Iraq. The SAM's (surface to sir missiles) ...
Views: 784 - Commit Commit! Where Discipline Meets Action - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Waldo WaldmanDecember 21, 1998—a brisk winter day in Saudi Arabia. I was stationed on my first combat deployment, flying missions to enforce the Iraqi southern no-fly zone. Inexperienced and quite nervous, I was scheduled to take off on only the fourth combat sortie of my career. It was a mission I'll never ...
Views: 816 - 10 Simple Vehicle Interior Cleaning/Organizing Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is springtime and that means we will start with spring-cleaning and that includes your vehicles. This is a great time of the year to get it shining and bright so the sun does not do any damage to your finish. For this job, you will want to wash your vehicle, shine the bumpers and put a ...
Views: 1625 - The Goal - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Brenda Farrar-EjemaiIt’s like reaching for something far away. If you keep on reaching and running without stopping, you will obtain what you are reaching for. Persevering, not quitting, but going after it with all your might, as though you have to have it; that’s the driving force. Don’t look at time as a ...
Views: 727 - Self motivation is the best motivation - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Shrinivas PatilPreamble: It is worthwhile to recall what Lord Shri Krishna remarked in Bhagavad-Gita ‘Uddharedatma Nathamanaha!’ This remark of Lord Krishna is quite meaningful thought is very simple, What a nice sayings, really it is an inspirational thought to remember! We are held responsible ...
Views: 4926 - Motivation is Overrated - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Bonnie PfiesterIf I had a dime for every person that says they want to lose weight but are just not motivated - I’d be worth millions. Over half the conversations I have with people are on the subject of motivation, but motivation shouldn’t determine success. Interestingly enough, we all have ...
Views: 1098 - 15 Rules To Master Your Life ( Or At Least Make It Better ) - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from John Duffy1. Solutions, Solutions, Solutions. Okay, I heard the problem now what’s the solution? There’s always a way and an answer. Your job is to find it. 2. Daily Improvement (DI) - Decide – Resolve – Act. Everyday do just 1 more thing to improve. What if you improved 1 thing every day? 3. Take ...
Views: 1075 - Enjoy the Journey - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Emma Wortt'Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey!' - Fitzhugh Milan OK so you have very clear goals for your business, you know why you want to achieve them and you know how you're going to do it. That's wonderful! But maybe you've been travelling the road that leads ...
Views: 1435 - Meaning Of Life - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sulagna DasguptaA person traveled for many days to the Himalayas to seek ‘The True Meaning of Life’. He went to a sage, meditating in a cave. Tired from his journey, but eager and expectant that the ‘ultimate mystery of life’ is going to be revealed to him in the next moment, he asked the sage, “What is the ...
Views: 849 - Perfectionism Preempts Progress, Peace, & Pleasure - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Pete KoernerIn the drive to success, it can be easy to forget your purpose. We seem to get so wrapped-up in keeping-up that we forget the real reason for waking-up. Life has only one purpose; and that purpose is LIFE. In life, we can choose between progress and stagnation, peace and war; and we can choose ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Launching Your Work Into the World: Just Start Dancing And The Band Will Find You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Tama KievesI don’t know a better way to march our dreams into the world other than to just march our dreams into the world. You could wait for the world to invite you to the banquet and the ball. Or you could just show up in your red dress and your headdress ready to boogie. I think the red dress is in ...
Views: 823 - Procrastinate Procrastination - 6 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan Ohler“I’m going to make those marketing calls. Yup, tomorrow I will.” “Dang, there’s the alarm. I’ll hit the snooze button – just one more time.” “I’m going to start an exercise program. I’ll look into it next week.” “I’ll get that GST report done – one of these days.” “I’d really like ...
Views: 1414 - How To Overcome Uncertainty At Work, Business And In Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Vincent KitukuThe news that 80,000 people lost their jobs this past March adds on to the "social buffaloes" we have to face. Millions are in the midst of battling the mortgage buffalo that seems to needs extra "spears" to bring it under control. Others are dealing with personal issues: divorce, stressful work ...
Views: 1845 - WARNING: Are You Living Like A Busy Bee?! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Mohamed TohamiAlbert Einstein once said: “A perfection of means, and a confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem.” Look around you. Many people seem to be as busy as bees, working hard and striving to excel. There they are in their little hives, aspiring to succeed and seeking perfection in everything ...
Views: 1300 - 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 - 10 Ways To Get Unstuck Today! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHere is how to get your life, work or personal goals out of that rut...right now! 1. Clarify matters that remain unclear. Are you stuck because you are in a mental fog? How can you possibly move forward with confidence if you don’t know where you are headed? What exactly are you doing and what ...
Views: 1404 - The First Forty To Fifty Years Were Just A Dress Rehearsal - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from elizabeth cassidyTop Ten List to Welcome You to the Rest of Your Life! 1) CELEBRATE. First of all, celebrate all you have accomplished in your life. Plan a party for 100 of your closest friends or just for yourself. Set a nice table, light some scented candles, put on some rock n' roll music and turn the volume ...
Views: 1271 - Life Ain't A Theory - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Craig HarperWe're all about making real and practical changes in our very real and practical lives, so I thought it was about time for us to roll up our sleeves and move from the theoretical to the practical. We've explored behavioural science and the psychology of change for long enough, now it's time to ...
Views: 1242 - Motivation Techniques - Using Power Motivation To Stimulate Anyone To Action - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Michael LeeIn this article, I’ll reveal some amazing motivation techniques and tips to bring out the fire in anyone. With the right words and encouragement, you can make anyone passionate about a certain task or subject. Here’s a story to clearly illustrate the power of these motivation ...
Views: 643 - Potential For Greatness - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Craig HarperHappy to be here At the risk of sounding a little arrogant, I gotta say, my life is great. Overall, I'm pretty darn content. Not in a smug way, just in a happy-to-be-here kinda way. Yep, love being alive, love my family, love my friends, love my job, love where I live, love my country (you ...
Views: 1246 - Motivation. How To Reach The Unreachable? A Short Story. - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellWe reach the unreachable by making it happen little by little, is like walking in front of a dragon, waiting for the best conditions in order to walk very slowly in front of him. But in the path to success, what is the meaning of slowly? We are going to illustrate it here. One of the most ...
Views: 1449 - Employee Motivation Techniques: How To Fire Up Your Employees' Motivation - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Michael LeeIf you know how to motivate employees, your company’s overall status and profits will improve as a result. Employees are the lifeblood of the company. It’s therefore vital to use effective employee motivation techniques so they can stay happy and inspired with their work. This, in ...
Views: 594 - Who And What Are Winners In The ‘Game Of Life’ (from 'Steps To Success, Prosperity And Happiness')? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Craig LockCategory (key words): Success, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mindpower Web Site: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, ...
Views: 798 - 10 Reasons You Are Stuck In That Rut! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHere is why you haven’t made progress at work and in your life… 1. You are listening to the “voice” that’s screaming at the back of your head that you are an imposter or fraud! You therefore feel undeserving or unworthy of the "good stuff" ahead. 2. You are afraid of entering into new and ...
Views: 1403 - The Sixty One Year-Old Skater Dude - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Craig HarperI often get asked how I write my posts. What's my process? Do I have a weekly or monthly plan of topics I'm going to cover? Do I write using a particular formula? Word limit? Do I methodically and strategically mix up the sciencey stuff, the motivational stuff, the funny stuff, the philosophical ...
Views: 1360 - Scared Or Sacred? Our Response To Transition Times - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Tama KievesThese days, many of us are in the bog-swamp-fog of transition. Transition is that Jello-like place on the way to a new identity—a place that defies certainty in the meantime. Maybe we have chosen to leave something behind. Maybe we’ve been heaved off a crumbling ledge--with or without a ...
Views: 869 - Creating New Beginnings - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Devon HarrisI first heard of Janus when I was in the tenth grade during a welcome back address from our vice principal after the Christmas break. Considered the god of gates and doors, this Roman god lent his name to the month of January and had a rather unusual appearance. He was depicted with a ...
Views: 797 - Paying The Price - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Devon HarrisAs I sit to write this we are literally only days away from the 20th Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. At a recent speaking engagement someone asked me if I would be competing and I pointed out that I had retired from the sport due to a knee injury I had sustained years ago. As I later ...
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