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- Get Fired UP Now! - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carol Grace AndersonAre you ready for some good news? Here it is. You really can GET and KEEP fired up professionally and personally. Sound unrealistic? Let's break it down. It's simple…and easier than you think. Small steps taken every day bring huge results. It's like climbing any mountain-it takes just one step ...
Views: 1873(3 votes) - The Trickster Mind: Letting Go of the Past - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Ralph P. BrownThe Trickster is a well known character to Indian people. The Trickster is both figurative and literal, symbolic and allegorical. Awareness of him can be life-changing. At one point or another, the Trickster touches each of our lives whether we are aware of it or not. Here is a story to expose ...
Views: 1871 - Free Self Improvement Tips To Help You Succeed In Life - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Ewen ChiaI have had the opportunity to coach thousands and thousands of people. However, I realized that not all of them had the right mindset to begin with. So I decided that I will give you a few free self improvement tips right here. These tips are meant to help you succeed with almost any endeavor in ...
Views: 1867 - Managing the Transition: How to Face Employee Resistance Head On When Introducing Workplace Changes - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Tony KubicaA preponderance of managers and supervisors are overly familiar with long sighs and disheartened groans from their employees when they introduce yet another organizational change or a new initiative. And in the aftershock of a devastating recession, the sighs and groans are turning into fear. ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Are You Staying Focused ? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloToday I start with a quote. “Lay hold of today's task and you will not depend so much upon tomorrow's.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4B.C.–65A.D.) Roman philosopher and statesman Spring is almost here. You can feel it in the air. With spring all kinds of reasons to put off working your business ...
Views: 1861(3 votes) - Are Your Fears and Fairytales Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThe power of communication is what the listener does with the message, not what the message does to the listener. Messages, stories, speeches, movies and advertisements that move people deeply do not do so because they are powerful in themselves. They do so because they touch the audience's most ...
Views: 1856 - *** What it Takes to Actualize Your Creative Talents - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin Franklin The most exciting place to discover and actualize your talent is in yourself. What does it mean to realize your talents, and how do you do it? When you actualize your talents you understand ...
Views: 1851 - Avoiding Failure Does Not Lead To Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Young KimA common theme among my clients is the fear of failure. They are so afraid of failing that they are unwilling to press the "go" button to get their lives started. Ironically the fear of failure usually leads to more failure. The fear of failure can lead to procrastination, perfection ...
Views: 1850(5 votes) - Here’s to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Gerri D Smith“I have a wonderful business, in a wonderful way, I give wonderful service, for wonderful pay!” -Florence Scovel Shinn No one can be successful in business unless you love what you do. This is an attitude you must always carry with you, in your mind, in your emotions, and in your actions. And ...
Views: 1845 - I am the KING of failure - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanAt some point in our lives, we are all gripped with a crippling fear. Some will not admit it, but most people will. This crippling fear is that of failure. This fear is so appalling that it stops the majority of people from even taking the beginning step. They make comments like, 'What if I ...
Views: 1843 - "Wanting What We Can't Have" - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Eric GarnerA week or so ago, my wife and I were browsing in a second-hand shop when we came across a beautiful pine corner unit that was perfect for our newly-restored living room. Being cautious, we decided to think it over and return in a few days' time. When we did, we discovered that the unit had ...
Views: 1842(5 votes) - Sounds Good - Adjust Your Inner Soundtrack to Increase Motivation & Release Negative Emotions - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Connie BrannanDiscover the freedom to change your emotional states at will, through changing your inner soundtrack. Combat negative self talk and negative emotions, or increase motivation with the power of your own mind! Sounds good to me! __________ The topic is sound...music, speech, how the soundtrack of ...
Views: 1842 - How About Your Dream Wall - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Ok, some people call it a dream chart or a vision chart, or even a vision wall…me, i prefer “Dream Wall”…but it really doesn’t matter what you call it, so long as you have an area that’s covered in reminders of your passions and the places you want to get to, and it’s on ...
Views: 1841 - What Are your Expectations for the Future? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhy do you think everyone has different expectations and beliefs about what they can achieve in the future? I know you are expecting a really profound answer here, but I am afraid the answer is really simple. Your most prominent thoughts drive your expectations. So what you think about, actually ...
Views: 1837 - Mistakes and Challenges are Your Best Teachers - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Andrew HortonSuccess is a wonderful journey, but like any worthwhile long trip you will take, you will inevitably encounter a few challenges along the way. These challenges may even knock you down for a while. The secret to inviting sustainable success into your your life and business, is to spend as little ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - The Age of Empathy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Ray WilliamsGreed is out. Empathy is in. That's how Frans de Waal begins his book, The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons For A Kinder Society. De Waal is a biologist, professor of psychology and director of the Living Link Center at Emory University. In 2007, Time magazine selected him as one of the world's ...
Views: 1833(3 votes) - The Mastermind Effect of Small Group Dynamics - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Loren FogelmanHave you thought about making long, lasting change, but just haven’t done anything about it yet? Life can so busy and much of the day is spent focusing on taking care of stuff. At the end of the day, what have you done for you? Change can happen. Having a desire to do things differently is ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - The Ship, the Dog and Hajja Bhaiya - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Friends, Has water entered your ship? The ship needs water to move. Compared to the mass of water it can travel and conquer, the size of the ship is very tiny. Yet, all the water in the biggest of the oceans cannot drown the ship, unless water enters that ship. The ...
Views: 1831 - Get past the "honeymoon phase" in everything you do. - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Chris SuttonGet past the honeymoon phase in everything that you do. The honeymoon phase - I see it day in and day out in many of my businesses. If you're renting a home to somebody, whoever you're renting to is always a nice person in the beginning. They always have the best of intentions. A couple of ...
Views: 1827(7 votes) - Be Your Own Motivational Speaker! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you ever wake up in the morning full of good intentions for the day ahead and find that, by the time that you get to work you’re no longer motivated? Or, maybe, you get off to a flying start but when the first minor distraction or interruption occurs, you go off the rails. Do you ever find ...
Views: 1826(3 votes) - Measuring Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Karen KleinwortMeasuring Motivation When it comes to finding motivation to achieve our goals, there are some of us who just naturally have it—and then there are others who struggle to locate and embrace it. As a person who is always highly motivated, I do find there are certain days when I wonder to where my ...
Views: 1825 - What I REALLY Learned in College Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan Molotsky2) What I learned in 4 years of college impacted me more than words could ever describe…but here goes… - I’ll start out with the most basic thing that anyone who has attended ANY SCHOOL can relate to…CLASS!! What I found with many of the classes I took WASN’T that most of the things that ...
Views: 1819(3 votes) - How to Convert Fear into Fuel - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreOver recent years, I have come to realize that the complete elimination of fear is unlikely. There was a point, not too long ago, that I believed I could learn to get rid of fear and then life would be grand. Well, not exactly. I still have fears, but guess what? Life is grand anyway. ...
Views: 1818(2 votes) - Does Success Change You? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Michael BeckImagine this scenario... You spend years working hard to succeed. During these years, you have some success, mixed with lots of false starts. But you never really reach the level of success you dream of. And then something shifts. Everything begins to work, and your fame and fortune take ...
Views: 1815 - How to Influence without Positional Authority and Improve Employee Morale Using 3 Simple Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Tony KubicaWe know what you're thinking... "Influence without positional authority" sounds like an oxymoron and if uttered in the organization, you believe you will have employees wondering about your sanity. Everyone knows that the only way you will get things done in an organization is to use your ...
Views: 1811(3 votes) - Affirmation Quotes: Use Them To Stay Motivated - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Suzanne GloverAffirmation quotes are a great tool to use for staying motivated when practicing any affirmations on your list of affirmations because they remind you that the affirmation process works. Many people, however, leave out affirmation quotes from their daily positive affirmations list and solely ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - Top 10 Motivation Business Books That Work! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaI am a firm believer that readers are leaders, but I am also a true advocate of reading to enrich the quality of your life. Every time I need answers (and I usually want them right away) I turn to my favorite website, www.amazon.com and go on a shopping free. I buy my books in bulk and I do my ...
Views: 1804 - Goal Life Coaching Gets Solutions--Stay On Top Of Your Game - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Donna McGoffThroughout history, those living above the ordinary, those exceptional, auspicious individuals who have been fortunate enough to have developed their talent and creative ability-have enlisted the help of coaches. Why? Coaches help them to stay on top of their game. High achievers recognize they ...
Views: 1803 - How to Sharpen Your Instinct for Empathy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Loretta Love HuffIt’s helpful to trace and understand the origin of the two words. For a more elaborate explanation, read this article, empathy vs sympathy. I’ll summarize here. Empathy was brought into the English language from the German word Both are acts of feeling. With sympathy, you feel FOR the ...
Views: 1801 - Motivation Therapy With Brain Entrainment - Binaural Beats Download - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from francesco costabileINTRODUCTION Do you feel as though you're stuck in a rut, and that your life has more potential than is being realised? Motivation therapy with brain entrainment is the key to unlocking doors of limitless possibilities. A binaural beats download has been proven to re-shape the psychology ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Is Life Complicated? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from William ConstantineMany people come to me and complain that life is too complicated. That they never feel like anything is going right. That as hard as they try to fix a situation it remains unresolved. Blah, Blah, Blah, … you get the picture as we all have felt this way a time or two – some more frequent than ...
Views: 1796(9 votes) - Why Do Some Leaders Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Mark BowserWhy do leaders fail? This is a tricky question. One with multiple depths of answers. However, I believe there are two shining pillars that are always missing from leaders who fail. Sometimes, these failing leaders are missing both of these pillars and at other times they are missing just one of ...
Views: 1792 - Fireworks – Ignite, the light, and let it shine! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Bennie LouwFireworks – What an amazing song by Katy Perry. She reminds me of my inner strength and how we just need to ignite and shine and how amazing it is to know we have all that we need to succeed already within us. Like a firecracker has everything inside and when ignited explodes with bang of color ...
Views: 1789 - How far are you willing to go for your speaking success? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Kathleen GageThe dream of becoming a professional speaker took hold many years ago. I was working for a small radio station in Santa Rosa, California. My primary job was to sell airtime. Yup! I sold air. Because the station was so small, it was easy to wear many hats. Within a very short period of time I ...
Views: 1783 - Living A Heart Centered Life: These 5 Core Feminine Power Principles Are Your Keys - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Laura RubinsteinReady to live a joy-filled heart-centered life? If you want more joy, deeper loving connections, and access to a stress-free life, the 5 feminine power principles we’re discussing here will open up this world to you. We’d like to be your guiding light. You have such immense capacity for joy and ...
Views: 1783 - Staying Focused - Keeping Your Cool Through Trying Times - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixIt seems that lately you can’t turn on the TV or the radio, or even much talk to anyone without hearing about the recession, financial hardships or general economic disaster. We all seem to know someone, who knows someone who has been devastated by the recent turn of events in our financial ...
Views: 1781(3 votes) - "You are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with." - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'Leary"You are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with." - Jim Rohn Ever find yourself sitting at a table with a group of friends having a chat about how you’d love to be rich, or just have enough money to pay the bills? Most often the rest of the people at the table are in the ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - Success Begins with You - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Sandra MiniereIn today’s economic climate talented people are being forced to look for their next job or opportunity. Many of them have valuable skills and experience to offer an employer; and some are being given opportunities that take them out of their comfort zone. Some will get stuck in self-doubt, fear ...
Views: 1779(4 votes) - Understanding Your Underlying Drives and Motivations - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Graham & Monika Burwise“MAN, KNOW THYSELF” is a recurring theme throughout many religious and spiritual teachings, for without this understanding we remain reactive and uncertain, adrift in an overwhelming sea of experiences. By understanding our motivational drives we are able to actively shape our unique identity ...
Views: 1777 - Effective Meetings - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergBusiness effectiveness starts and ends with positive relationships. As a person responsible for multiple meeting groups, I have developed a set of guidelines that work well - whether managing a restaurant, retail store, office staff or church volunteer committee. By personalizing these concepts, ...
Views: 1776(3 votes) - TOP 12 BEST POP UNDER ADVERTISING NETWORK (POPUP AD NETWORKS) - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from article bar barPopAds And Pop Under Ads Networks is simply the best paying advertising network, popunder ad network, Best Pop-Under Ad Networks which you can use either as an advertiser or even as a publisher. Start Earning or Advertising on these Pop-up networks. They can be used for attracting web ...
Views: 1776 - Don't Be Scared during Your Tryouts - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Tryouts—these are always scary for anyone who wants to go for it. With hundreds of competitors out there, it’s so easy for you to feel bad, ashamed, and worthless. Nevertheless you need to keep your hopes up and boost your self-confidence. ...
Views: 1775 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Think I'll Be Eternally Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Tina TessinaThank you, Dear Dr Romance: I've stumbled across your website, and think I'm going to be eternally grateful for having done so. Your advice is a pleasure to read, with helpful action-plans for effecting change. I love your articles on relationships with parents/children, being one's own best ...
Views: 1773 - 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: 1767 - Letting Go of Accumulated Excess Energy - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Mette MullerHolding on to excess energy, whether you dwell on your own and/or what you continually pick up from others, is a guaranteed recipe for feeling stressed out, run-down and even angry or resentful. To put it simply: It’s just not healthy. The human body was made to conduct energy, not trap it in, ...
Views: 1767 - Law of Attraction Tip - There is No Economic Crisis! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carol kingAt first glance this may seem like a naive even ignorant statement to make when you consider that it is virtually impossible to view any media content without being bombarded with the idea that the world is in the grip of a crisis and that we must take precautions and be frugal with our money ...
Views: 1761 - What should I do with my life? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dia ThabetWhat should I do with my life? As soon as Edward wakes up in the morning, he lights up a cigerette and starts smoking. Then, he goes washes his face and takes a shower. As soon as he is done, he goes out wondering in the streets from a friend to another not knowing what to do with his day. ...
Views: 1761 - What Makes Me Happy At Work? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Alvah ParkerWaking up every day excited and happy to go to work has always been a goal for me. Some jobs were like that for me and others were not. I remember once literally dragging myself to my job because it was so stressful. It was easier for me to write this list when I thought about what I hated ...
Views: 1759 - How to Stay Motivated - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenMany times we find “stuff” interfering with going after our goals and dreams. It’s hard to stay motivated, stay on track and difficult to move forward. If we allow daily distractions to interfere with our tasks at hand we are inviting in guilt, defeat and lack of purpose. Staying motivated is ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - The Habit of Completion - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Young KimIn the movie, "The King's Speech," the speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) provides the stuttering King George VI (Colin Firth) with a set of exercises to keep his body and mind moving forward while speaking. By keeping his body and mind in a state of flow, King George VI was able to keep his ...
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