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- THE MIND OF A RACING DRIVER: AN INTERVIEW WITH AYRTON SENNA, PERHAPS THE FASTEST AND GREATEST GRAND PRIX DRIVER OF THEM ALL! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Craig LockTHE MIND OF A RACING DRIVER: AN INTERVIEW WITH AYRTON SENNA, PERHAPS THE FASTEST AND GREATEST GRAND PRIX DRIVER OF THEM ALL! Sourced from: http://www.sportscars.tv/Newfiles/tick.html Tags (key words): Motor racing, Ayrton Senna, Denis Jenkinson, elite performance, champion, champions, ...
Views: 3590 - FACEBOOK-Security Issues and Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Romita NegiWith the growing popularity of facebook, privacy of millions of users is at risk as its users are experiencing a number of security issues. Just like a coin has two sides, similarly facebook usage has two facets - Fun and Threat. Facebook users are an easy target for spammers. Privacy of ...
Views: 1073 - LIFE AT THE LIMIT: Formula One - Sharing Some Quotes by the Great Grand Prix Drivers - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Formula One: Sharing Some Quotes by the Great Grand Prix Drivers Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Motor racing, books, book "reviews", elite performance, champion, champions, Formula 1, great racing drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix ...
Views: 1850 - Does the Demand Exceed Your Capacity? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Judy IrvingWhat if you were built like a computer where you could run at full speed, operating multiple programs and all at once? If you’re like me, you attempt to do just this and then get frustrated, if you (or the computer) don’t change as quickly from one program as you deem necessary…what’s wrong with ...
Views: 1835 - Move the Room! - Three Keys to Delivering a Knockout Presentation by Kristin Mackey - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Kristin MackeyMove the Room! - Three Keys to Delivering a Knockout Presentation By Kristin Mackey, Professional public speaker So you have to give presentation…here are my proven secrets. KEYS 1. Know Your Content 2. Organize Your Content 3. Deliver Your Content Well How to Know Your ...
Views: 1718 - Goal Setting - A Template - for Success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jack BassGoal Setting - A Template for Success Convert your “ wish list “ to an action plan following this simple but effective template . Why bother ? As with all relationship therapy and training my goal is to give you the skills that will make you independent. A lot of your friends have the ...
Views: 2244 - Flexibility Is Key To Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Rick CarterPersonal effectiveness is often measured by the ability to perform consistently and achieve goals. But following a path blindly or fixating on a goal when that goal is no longer meaningful or attainable is counter-productive and may be destructive. To maximize your effectiveness, you have to ...
Views: 2387 - How Not to Hit Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dave FergusonASK COACH DAVE How Not to Achieve Your Goals in 2011 By Dave Ferguson, 12/19/2010 Over the past few months, we’ve talked about how were going to tackle our goals and dreams drastically different in 2011. Now, lets talk about why some people fail to achieve their goals (so it doesn’t ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Growing Your Knowing - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from William CottringerGrowing Your Knowing By Bill Cottringer “A huge part of life is to live, learn and leave a legacy of that living and learning.” ~The author. To be able to leave this legacy of living and learning, you have to successfully navigate a roadmap of four levels of learning so you know ...
Views: 1500 - How To Overcome Your Biggest Obstacle - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Chuck MorrisonThere is a great divide between the dreamers of the world and the do’ers. Those that merely dream about their dream, and those that actually live it. For most of my life I was just a dreamer - praying, wishing and hoping for a life that felt miles and miles away. It wasn’t until I turned ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - The 3 P’s – Positivity, Proactivity and Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Nicki ParkerThe recent 19th Commonweath Games in Delhi shows just what is achievable despite international concerns of unfinished building work, infrastructure (lack of) and the very real risk of Delhi Belly. In fact one of England’s excellent swimmers Fran Halsall encapsulated the very nature of ...
Views: 1168 - Success Online Requires Stretching Your Limitations - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour success online when building a business will be dependent upon your willingness to address and adapt to change. There will be many occasions when you will need to come out of your comfort zone to tackle new issues or master new skills and this is not necessarily a bad thing either! In fact ...
Views: 770(1 vote) - Be Respectable - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Jef MenguinGet people to respect you. That is a good advice. The Unreasonable Man thinks otherwise. Losers demand respect all the time. That is reasonable. And that is their biggest mistake. They think that they need people's respect to be successful, to be significant. The Unreasonable Man does not ...
Views: 2963 - 3 Tips for Boosting Work Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour work productivity begins in most cases with the proper planning and coordination of your own efforts. Obviously this is your personal responsibility to both plan and implement the chain of 'events/activities' that will help you to increase productivity in your professional life! The ...
Views: 883(2 votes) - 11 Leadership Resolutions for 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rosemary ReinTrying to find a way to further your personal development in 2013? Why not take on a few of these leadership-based New Year's Resolutions? 1. Keep the Main Thing, the Main Thing! Wise words from a successful entrepreneur in one of our recent Young Presidents' Organization Forums. CEO ...
Views: 2056(8 votes) - Mind Games: "The Winning Edge" (from 'The Winning Mind and Endless Possibilities') - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Mind Games: "The Winning Edge" (from 'The Winning Mind and Endless Possibilities') Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Bill Beswick, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, ...
Views: 1904 - Amazing, Fabulous, Talented YOU - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Marja Botha van Doorn”Let’s face it you are amazing! There is no one else in the world like you. It’s almost too hard to believe, but it’s true. You are one-of-a-kind. You have a gift that you were brought into this world to deliver. No one else can do it but you.” – Will Craig. The fact is that we are all ...
Views: 1071 - The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" (from 'The Winning Mind and Endless Possibilities') - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" (from 'The Winning Mind and Endless Possibilities') Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there ...
Views: 804 - Appearing Relaxed in Front of an Audience - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eneida PintoIn the world of speaking, you can easily tell the difference between two types of presenters. 1. The nervous 2. The calm Even polished, professional, and prepared speakers can stand up in front of a room and stutter their way through the material. So what is the real key to being ...
Views: 1681 - Effective Time Management Starts with Realistic Scheduling - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing some type of effective time management 'routine' begins not with developing certain habits or skills but rather with your own expectations. When trying to improve upon your use of time it is important to realize that the emphasis needs to be placed on increasing productivity. Being ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - Fail Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Doug GradyI learned more from failure than I learned from success I learned more no thank you, so much more than yes I learned to be willing to lead with my chin, And if I were willing to lose I could win -Barry Manilow It is hard for me to believe I am citing Barry Manilow for my blog, but I ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - The Psychology of Winning by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books - Part One - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Psychology of Winning by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books - Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Web sites: www.lulu.com/craiglock and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig Craig's blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is ...
Views: 1723 - The Need for Efficiency When Working Online - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen working online in the vast majority of cases you will be working without a support staff leaving pretty much everything up to you. In this case the need to improve efficiency is absolutely critical in just about every aspect of your daily routine. Your income is based upon your work ...
Views: 783 - What are the Secrets of the Super-Achievers’ of this World? The “X-Factor” - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are the Secrets of the Super-Achievers’ of this World? The “X-Factor” Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Achievement, Phillip Baker, motivation, inspiration Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html#craig and ...
Views: 2703(1 vote) - Coaching in the Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from wulston aldermanThe traditional image of workplace coaching has been for the reserve of executives or individuals with high potential within an organisation. It is now reaching the shop floor with organisations realising that managers using coaching skills in the workplace can provide direct performance and ...
Views: 13534 - Trust Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Frederick Zappone© 2008 By Frederick Zappone All Rights Reserved When you don't fully trust yourself, feelings of depression wash over you, you start losing hope in yourself and worry, fear and anxiety begin making a permanent home in your mind. The absence of trust, more than any other virtue, has doomed ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Work Burnout - Are You In Danger? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigAre You in Danger of Burnout? If you are a business owner or an employee, the holidays can be overly busy times. You feel the responsibility to your customers and clients. Added personal responsibilities for extra time needed to get gifts, attend social events can make you feel like you are ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - The Right Filing System in Your Office Can Prevent Melt Downs and Disasters - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Janet BakerIn today's business environment, your staff (or you individually) must be very productive and not waste time on such things as looking for files. Being really organized and streamlined is no longer an option, but rather a requirement for business survival. In addition, if you have staff turnover ...
Views: 760 - 5 Tips to Work Less and Earn More - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Lisa MininniDoes it seem impossible to work less and earn more? In order to get more done, it has probably been ingrained that you need to invest more time. You might have even gotten into a habit of working 12 or more hours a day, perhaps because you think you’ll be viewed as more accomplished than your ...
Views: 1573(8 votes) - What Impact Do YOU Want to Make? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Kimberly DavisWow. It’s amazing the impact that one person can have. It’s easy to forget how powerful we all are. Single-handedly, we can take an entire team down in flames, or inspire thousands worldwide to believe in themselves and make a positive difference in their world. This month I have witnessed both ...
Views: 1114(3 votes) - Year End Checklist for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhen you think of the end of the year, what do you think of? Most small business owners think of taxes. It’s not only a good time to analyze, but also plan ahead for the next year. Since I developed a business blueprint complete with identified metrics, it’s easy to see how I’ve done ...
Views: 1425(6 votes) - 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: 3299(2 votes) - MINI-RETREATS IN THE NICK OF TIME - How to Make Time Through Rest and Relaxation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Julia JamesContrary to the widespread belief that rest and relaxation takes time, the opposite is true: rest and relaxation make time. Recently I was in a rush, riding my bike to an important appointment downtown. On my way over the bridge, I noticed that my tires were low. How frustrating! I knew a ...
Views: 972 - How Time Management Techniques Can Kill Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThis is not an argument against the use of time management techniques but rather a point to be made about the common misuse of otherwise sound and strategic tactics. Many interpret effective time management as a way to unknowingly introduce complacency into their scheduling habits! Whether it is ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Risk it, its Worth the Risk! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessThe biggest roadblock we face when trying to implement something new in our lives is our own mind. When we read or hear the material we become excited, we say, “I can do this”, or even better “I will do this”. We see the importance of the principles taught and if we are wise we will implement ...
Views: 1493 - Bounce Rate Basics - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessIf you have a website you should be taking an interest in the amount and quality of traffic that is hitting your site. You spend energy, time, marketing efforts and money for this valuable traffic. Do you know what your bounce rate is? Bounce rate is referred to when a visitor comes to your ...
Views: 1788 - THAT’S WHAT HE SAID! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonWhy your words may be working against you in your video script One of the main causes of discomfort for many entrepreneurs when they attempt a promotional video is the words they are trying to say. Most often entrepreneurs and experts will come to their video shoot with a script derived ...
Views: 1239 - Designing a Life – Planning a Life’s Path - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Dr. Raymond ComeauMost people will spend more time planning a two-week vacation than they will planning their life. Of course no one would even dream of building a house without having a plan or even go on a trip without a specific plan however when it comes to designing a life, in many cases, wisdom is thrown ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - How to Boost Personal Productivity Working Online - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour personal productivity when working online is a key factor in the level of overall success you will achieve. One of the first things you need to do is learn to make better use of time because as an entrepreneur you will have many responsibilities. Ultimately your key to success will be your ...
Views: 808 - Increasing Productivity When Working Online - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen you are working online increasing productivity should be an ongoing goal and one you have targeted from the very start. As an entrepreneur you will face many responsibilities and challenges that will test your skills and patience. By facing these challenges and meeting your responsibilities ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Gain Stupendous Growth Through Creative Visualization - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Harry Warman"Creative visualization is magic in the truest and in the best sense of the word. This involves understanding and bringing yourself into line with the natural principles that govern the workings of our universe, and the study of the principles in the most conscious and creative way." By ...
Views: 1939 - Making Your Content Creation Easy! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe thing about content creation is that you do not want to 'fight' the writing process thereby making your efforts less productive and more difficult! The key is to identify certain writing strategies that work best for you allowing you to improve your writing efforts in the most efficient ways ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - The Ego at Work - Some Solutions - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Tony CashThe ego is a fact of life. People identify with their thoughts, beliefs and perceptions and will staunchly defend their resulting identifications. The core of the ego is attachment, resistance and separation. In the context of organisation development, we have to deal with the ego as it is. The ...
Views: 2759 - 13.1 Observations Turned Business Insights From The Peak Performance 1/2 Marathon - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from john brubakerMy initial inspiration for this project is a result of my introduction to business coach and author of the book 13 Lessons in 13.1 Miles, Cheri Alguire. Her half marathon for the charity TEAM Emily and the parallels she discovered in her coaching business really resonated with me for strikingly ...
Views: 1450(3 votes) - PEAK PERFORMANCE - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Marta HatterBegin improving your performance to become a high-performing individual. EMDR Therapy is implemented to help clients reach Peak Performance and can be used effectively to increase self-confidence, positive feelings and behaviors, and to meet goals. It can be used to increase success and ...
Views: 1166 - Jump Into Your Best Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Lisa MininniEdmund Hillary said, “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” It’s true. We think it is the mountain that must be conquered but it is what’s happening on the inside that paves the way. Many people doubt that they can create something really significant in this world. ...
Views: 1258(3 votes) - Shift from Scattered To Focused Results - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Laura WestAs entrepreneurs, we wear many hats, juggle many balls, and any other crazy-busy metaphor you can come up with. You write website copy and ezine articles, work with clients, speaking, design new programs, create a product, hire people, fire people, bookkeeping, professional development... Even ...
Views: 958 - Expecting Excellence - A Key to Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Michael BeckThe idea of expecting excellence isn't new, nor is the premise that every leader should expect excellence from his or her team. But just like everything a leader says and does, it's not so much a matter of "what" he or she does as much as it is about "how" they do what they do. There's a ...
Views: 2215(8 votes) - What Makes You The Biggest Loser? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoI was watching the NBC show last night called “The biggest Loser” and that’s how I got inspired by this new topic: “What Makes You The Biggest Loser?” What actually fascinated me a lot was not only the high expectations the trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper had for their teams but also ...
Views: 1237 - What Rules – They’re Just Guidelines - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Lisa MininniFran excitedly hops into the conference room where Accounting is meeting and is just thrilled that she just landed one of the biggest accounts of her career and the largest in the company’s history. Rather than the excited response she anticipated, she was riddled with questions about how the ...
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