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- Mental Toughness Training – A Primer - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Rhod JonesThrough several exercises and mental toughness training, any athlete would be able to reach his or her true potential. There are various types of mental training techniques that are applicable for athletes. Through rigorous mental training, any athlete would be able to keep themselves in ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - New Year, New You, What’s Your 60 Day Challenge? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownI am challenging myself this year to go beyond my comfort zone to see what I can do. Will you join me? What have you wanted to accomplish for years, but haven't yet? What goal have you tried to accomplish over and over again, but haven’t been successful at completing it? Why are you failing ...
Views: 1874(2 votes) - No Off-Season in the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonI was walking in the Times Square area the other day when I spotted a person wearing a very graphic tee shirt. It read, “No such thing as off-season.” While I'm sure he was thinking NFL, NBA, or MLB, my wheels turned toward the workplace. I can't tell you how many times people have told me, ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - No Problem is Unsolvable - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Erik TozierWhen facing a problem, what are the next steps that you take? Do you sit there and complain about the wall in front of you or do you say, "What can I do to resolve this?" There is no problem in the world that is unsolvable. Some problems are very difficult, but I believe that there is no ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Now is the Time to Start Investing in YOU!!!! - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonNow is the Time to Start Investing in YOU!!!! Motivational Speakers - Are you one of those people that can state every sports statistic about every player in your favorite sports team, but when asked, do not even know what you bank balance or net worth is. People invest so much of their ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Optimal Thinking Protects You from Financial Despair - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from anne optimalthinking.comMany people jump into get-rich-quick schemes, create ruinous debt, and fail to employ solid strategies that serve their best interests. So what really happens to disappoint and frustrate these people? How do they sabotage their financial success? Many positive thinkers judge, suppress, and ...
Views: 1167(3 votes) - Personal Development: It’s the Thought that Counts - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Willie HortonOur lives are the product of what we ourselves do to create them. Although, ultimately, we cannot fully control our lives, we can, in the right frame of mind, exert a huge influence on our success and happiness. Unfortunately, however, the normal person exerts little or no influence at all ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Planned rest, proper nutrition and daily meditation are the power tools of super achievement (Part 2) - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Andrew HortonIn the article yesterday we explored the necessity of regular rest, proper nutrition and for making time in your day to clear your mind and meditate. The greatest challenge you will face, as you try to introduce these three crucial components into your life, is that you will feel like you are ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - Practice-Who Needs It? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Rick LaneWell-apparently we all do, if we want to achieve our goals and live our best life. Recently in ESPN The Magazine, NFL Draft 2011 was the cover story. In this issue was an article by Jonah Lehrer which opened with the following: “Top NFL quarterbacks don’t need smarts. They need ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Preparing a Speech at the Last Minute - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Eneida PintoWhen faced with the seemingly daunting task of preparing a speech at the last minute there is usually one of two scenarios which put us in this predicament: 1. You have been given the topic of your speech or presentation weeks ago, but you have put off preparing for it until the day before ...
Views: 3311(2 votes) - Pushing Distractions Aside - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOne of my favorite times of the day is when I sit down to write my blog post. I have some breakfast and sit in front of my computer until a topic comes to me. And then I write. And sometimes it goes smoothly and effortlessly. And sometimes life tries to butt in and take over this peaceful ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Quotes on Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Tal GurWe sometimes encounter quotes on life that has an inspirational value and is moving. Upon reading these quotations, we are somewhat encouraged to live our lives to the fullest and in a positive way. Normally, these quotations are made from the famous philosophers and famous icons. But all of us ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Runaway from Your Problems and Come Back to Succeed More - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Nil CelenYou have to fight for what you want but what if you do not have the right tools, power or time to fight. You will loose the fight before it starts. What is the meaning of forcing yourself to succeed when you are not ready? It is always better to succeed tomorrow instead of failing ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Slow Down and You Will Improve Both your Performance and Results - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonOver the years I have noticed a strange anomaly, which at first seemed to me, to be counterintuitive. When people try to work fast, they become overwhelmed and slow, whereas, when they concentrate on being smooth, the results they produce are not only better, but they occur faster too. When ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Start Your Week Off Right! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionIt's Monday morning. You just had a fun and relaxing weekend - and now it's time to get back to the grind. It's understandable that most people dread Mondays - after all, the number of people working unfulfilling jobs is staggering! So, it makes sense that most of them have a hard time ...
Views: 5070(1 vote) - Steps to Personal Development - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Willie HortonI’ve just received an email from a reader who tells me that, after wasting many years on “normal” living and “normal” people, she is now determined to take the necessary steps to find peace of mind, contentment, happiness and success. Her use of the word “normal” refers to many of my articles ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Super Achievement is about the things you don’t do - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Andrew HortonSuper Achievement is about the things you don’t do Business Speakers Success is about planning, doing, reviewing and improving. The success tool that best compliments these four keys to super achievement is actually related to something you don’t do. Super achievers have mastered the art ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - T - Tracking - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 5th Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING Your goals are too important to just “wing-it.” Because you, your goals, and your life mean so much, you’ve put a great amount of effort to get to this point. Transforming your goals into greatness ...
Views: 2136(2 votes) - Tap into Your Intuition - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Eileen Lichtenstein“At the moment you consciously make a choice, pay attention to how you feel.” From The Law of Karma We all find ourselves at times walking the edge between this and that, yes and no. . When you make a decision and you have a sense of “relief” you know it’s a right choice. Intuitive “hits” come ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - The 15 Differences Between Those Who Struggle And Those Who Succeed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallI have noticed over time that there are distinct differences in the mindset and my entire set of lifestyle practices (be it in business, socializing, or conducting my personal affairs such as learning or just living) that I had at times which were characterized by either struggle or success, and ...
Views: 2619(1 vote) - The Benefits of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Leon EdwardThere are many benefits of goal setting. It has been found that the ability to effectively set goals throughout life is one of the most important skills that any of us can have. Based on recent studies conducting by professionals in mental health and behavioral science, it has been estimated ...
Views: 15935(2 votes) - The Common Misalignment Problem in Organizations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from William CottringerThe Common Misalignment Problem in Organizations By Bill Cottringer “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ~John F. Kennedy. Every “group” goes through a similar progression of four stages in its development and maturity: • Stage One: Members start out interacting ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - The Key To Peak Performance - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Mahipalsinh JadejaSince the beginning of the existence of mankind, one thing has been paramount: the desire of ambitious people for happiness, well-being and success that arises from optimal peak performance. For long, from the stone age all the way to our current civilized societies, we have succeeded in ...
Views: 1743(2 votes) - The Mindset and Spirit of a Champion - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Mind-set and Spirit of a Champion Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Champion, motivation, inspiration, empowerment, sport, sport psychology, positive psychology, achievement, peak performance (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - The New Labor Economy - 4 Generations in the Workforce-6 Calls to Action You Can't Afford to Ignore - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stephen FreyDRAMATIC CHANGE In the coming years, the workforce will undergo the most dramatic changes it has experienced in more than half a century. Understanding that people costs account for some 65 percent of corporate spending, and that workforce optimization has a direct impact on shareholder as well ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - There is only one Superman - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from cedric riceI think that we can all agree that there is only one superman. I think that we can also agree that it’s definitely not me or you. So since it ain’t me I don’t have to try to pretend like it is. One of the biggest mistakes that I have seen people in leadership or supervisory positions make is ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - What are 5 Secrets to Life-long Success - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Don NenningerOur clients often ask what are the secrets to lifelong success. The tell us that is seems that no matter how much or how hard they try to "will" the process forward they eventually end up self-sabotaging. For everyone the answer is different but we'll share with you 5 steps that help you to tap ...
Views: 917(2 votes) - What will it take to unlock the Superhuman in you? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonHave you ever explored the limits of your potential? Or are you limiting yourself by what you believe is possible for you. There are amazing stories going back through history, where humans have exhibited incredible feats of both physical and mental prowess. One of the stories that really stood ...
Views: 1360(2 votes) - Whither Your Resolutions? To fulfill those New Year’s Resolutions, you need to Harness Your HabitForce - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Matthew CossolottoIt’s late January 2010. Do you know where your New Year’s Resolutions are? I know we’re only a few weeks into the New Year, but I’m betting that most people reading this article – yes that means YOU! -- have already begun to give up on their New Year’s Resolutions. If you’re thinking ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Who checks Facebook before you get out of bed? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Janet McNallyHey Friends, Wanted to send out some thoughts on achieving what you set out to do daily. With everything at a fingers touch or click away, I found that every now and then we can easily lose focus on what we need to complete that day (myself included!). The result of losing focus is that the ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Why Be More Creative? - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Nellie Jacobs"Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way." - Edward de Bono Q. Really, what’s the big deal about being more creative? Why would I want to be? A. In every aspect of our lives-our homes, parenting, gardens, meals, finances, how ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Why Choose AngularJS Development Services to Build Superior Applications - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Ramon DubeyAngular Javascript is a very popular programming language which offers much by way of development options. It strikes a good balance between logic and syntax which makes development swift easy and effective. This is why you will find Angular developers are always in demand. If you are wondering ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - You never need to be motivated, If you are Inspired - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonI have recently been asked the question “What motivates and inspires you”? I found it rather difficult to answer this question at first and got inspired to write this article, now that I have given this issue some deep thought. When my son was 10 years old, I never needed to walk into his room ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Young Professionals Are Stressed: 3 Secrets To LOVING Your Life Again! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinHave you found yourself irritable, overwhelmed, or unable to sleep? If so, its time to ask yourself, ‘Are you stressed out?’ Professionals in the Millennial Generation, ages 20-34, are dealing with the highest levels of stress, which can lead to burnout and other negative side effects. ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Your Core Desire for Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWith so much to learn, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Focus on your Core Desires as a way of defining the direction of your learning. This will allow you to maintain peak interest while collecting information and processing data. If you are learning about things you are not ...
Views: 2713(1 vote) - Recovering from Burnout and Finding Fulfillment at Work - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sonia GallagherIf you find that you are on your way to burnout or already suffering from burnout symptoms, there are things you can do to work against it. One of the most effective things you can do to fight burnout is to create fulfillment at work. This has a very large effect on you because we spend many ...
Views: 6605(4 votes) - My Top 10 Reasons Why Meditation Rocks! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyTwo months ago now, I sent out an email to all you awesome peeps on my mailing list with a commitment. After years of ignoring a call of my heart & continually going back and forth in my mind with ‘should’ after ‘should’, but never really diving in, I finally felt ready to take the plunge on ...
Views: 2670(3 votes) - Proven Method to Blast Through Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Marien PerezYou take the kids to school, rush home, start working, the phone rings, you get distracted, you try to get back to work again, more and more things get in the way and at the end of the day you sit back and wonder, “what did I accomplish today?” If you are like most of us the day is gone too ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - Wrestling with Self-esteem - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Doug GradyI was a shy, introverted, insecure kid. My parents pushed academics and music. This included "gifted" classes, choir, band, and piano lessons- all worthwhile pursuits, but they did not do much for my geek status. I wanted to be popular, confident, and comfortable in social settings. In eighth ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - Why Now is So Important - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Willie HortonSurely we hit what might be described as the ‘peak performance zone’ when we are striving to achieve our goals. Goals, by their very nature, are things that we don't have at present – they are things that we are aiming for in the future. So why do so many personal development experts or ...
Views: 1903(5 votes) - IS YOUR CREATIVITY SUPPORTED OR STIFLED AT WORK? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Ann Vanino“The new corporate contract is that we’ll offer you an opportunity to express yourself and grow, if you promise to leash yourself to our dream, at least for a while.” - John Sculley, former Apple CEO Creativity is self-expression. One of my favorite business books is David Whyte’s The Heart ...
Views: 1824(2 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Are You a Half-Brained Reader? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Ed CaldwellHave you ever wondered what happens in your brain when you read? When you understand how different parts of your brain become activated doing different types of mental tasks, then you can take control of your ability to read better and faster. On the other hand, by not understanding some simple ...
Views: 2632(2 votes) - Creating Systems that Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierCreating Systems that Work for You I guess I'm a bit spoiled. I often take for granted many of the systems we've developed, software programs we use every day and processes we've automated in our company. It always amazes me when I go into other companies—many of them bigger ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - How Building Self Confidence Brings Greater Success - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBuilding self confidence is something that will DIRECTLY influence the level of success you or anybody else may experience! It all stems from the fact that the more self assurance one may feel the more incline they will be when it comes time for actually taking action! Most people tend to shy ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - How Your Attitude Impacts Your Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from TJ PhilpottYour attitude is so very influential in just about everything you do yet we all tend to occasionally overlook this! For the most part people with a positive outlook seem to be more productive and as a result happier as well! Let's have a closer look at 3 reasons as to why a positive outlook ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Irritated? Annoyed? Stressed? Don't Scratch That Itch! Meditate - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Willie HortonI constantly tell my clients that meditation is like your life in miniature - in other words, everything you encounter during meditation mirrors your daily life. So, for example, during meditation, your conscious mind will distract you - with an average of 50,000 random thoughts whizzing ...
Views: 3417(4 votes) - Making Healthy Choices - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsMaking decisions is one of the most important aspects of our life journey and has a profound influence on the roads we take and what we encounter along the way. We can walk the roads of our life in elegance or pain. Decisions and choices direct us along the path of life and to a great extent ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - R - Reasons - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 2nd Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING Writing down goals is never enough to accomplish them. Just look at all of the New Year’s resolutions set across the world every year. Usually, they’re the same ones that weren’t accomplished the ...
Views: 1912(2 votes) - Sales Intervention … Are you a Sales Addict? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Deborah GardnerIf you are a sales addict, then you know it’s been tough for even the best professionals during this economic slump. If you are a sales addict, you may know there are amazing opportunities that are attainable for quick returns on investments too. So, which sales addict are you? A sales addict ...
Views: 1976(2 votes) - Save Time and Automate Your Web Searches with Google Alerts - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Phil MonteroIf you’re like me you probably spend a good deal of time on the web searching for information. It might be industry news, mentions of yourself or business in the press, news stories for your blog or newsletter, or how to get ink stains out of your rug. Let’s face it the web, for most people, ...
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