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- The Magic Of 'The Gap' - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Barry Durdant-HollambyIn my role as a life coach and business psychologist, I often find myself discussing with clients a special place that is little-known in our culture and seldom gets written about. It is a place that modern consciousness has all but forgotten. And yet it is a place where dreams can begin to ...
Views: 991 - Leisure Activities: The Way To Beat Stress - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Bruce MorehouseEmployers, personnel managers, and human resource directors will all profit from a better understanding of leisure and its hidden benefits to the company. The toll that stress takes on the individual can be minimized while making a substantial contribution to the over all quality of life. The ...
Views: 6919 - How To Determine If Your Vision Is The Right One For True Desire - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Jeneth BlackertLast week, I was sharing during my fearless millionaire teleconference that I was working to transform my business from one-on-one client work to speaking, writing and group training programs but I had a great deal of fear and frustration. On Saturday my hubby ended up coaching the diva and ...
Views: 1560 - Teamwork: The Only Way To Climb... - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Jake NortonOn September 26, at 10:02 AM, I stood on top of Gurla Mandhata with 5 of my teammates: Sherpas Panuru, Mingma Chhiring, and Karma Rita, and climbers Kirk Allen and Stuart Sloat. In reaching the 25,502 foot (7728 meter) summit of this remote peak in western Tibet, we became the first American ...
Views: 1436 - Mindset Of A Champion - Taking Responsibility - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Annette Lynch (formerly Huygens-Tholen)I want to talk to you about taking responsibility. That means taking responsibility for everything single thing that happens in your life, good or bad. That means no more excuses, no more blaming, no more justification. I can hear some of you asking, “But, what about the accident I had ...
Views: 1315 - Gratitude feeds performance - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Joe TakashJohn McCarthy is a project manager for a large construction company. He arrives for work earlier than everyone. He greets staff and clients with friendliness. He never misses meetings, he listens without interrupting, and he is quick to give credit to those around him. In the next week, ...
Views: 1013 - Top tips for living a healthy life - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Marc FranklandHere' my Top tips for living a healthy life Give up smoking Get moving! Wear a seat belt Take some time out Sleep well Five portions a day Practice safe sex Reduce your intake of unhealthy foods Reduce your exposure to pollution Laugh more! These tips can help to create a ...
Views: 3261(1 vote) - Excellent Advice For Personal (And Professional) Peak Performance: TAKE ACTION TODAY! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanIn another one of my articles entitled Personal (and Professional) Success Tip: Do Not Do What Mr. Will And The Pizza Man Did, I relate the true story of a business owner who, having sold his business after 40 years of working in it like a slave, died within four days of finalizing the sale and ...
Views: 1641 - How to Become An Excellent Photographer - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from James HumphreyPhotography can be learned by anyone. In this modern age, photography is as common as anything else and there are a lot of people who need useful, solid tips, techniques, advices and ideas about taking pictures. Aperture to shutter speed, framing and film. From the basic principles to the ...
Views: 1994 - Spend Less Time At Work And Get More Done - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanSounds too good to be true? It really isn’t! In fact, studies show that after a certain amount of hours at work each week, the average worker hits diminishing returns for their labor. Here are a couple of reasons this is true. Family drain. Does your spouse or family complain that you work ...
Views: 1225 - Help! My Time Is Completely Uncontrollable! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanI met recently with a client at Denver Water for his 1-on-1 “In the Trenches” appointment to get organized. When I first arrived, he stated, “I would be completely organized if it weren’t for other people. As it is, my day is so uncontrollable that I never have enough time to get things done.” ...
Views: 1247 - ***Quantum Leap Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Robin KSince biblical times, the power of possibility thinking has been documented by innumerable authors. And, over the last century, authors and motivational speakers such as Napoleon Hill, Earl Nightingale, Zig Ziglar, Dr. Robert Schuller, Brian Tracy, Anthony Robbins, Dr. Wayne Dyer and many more ...
Views: 2650 - How Bad Do You Really Want It? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Tom Massey“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost Take two similar people and give them each the same opportunity. One takes it and achieves remarkable success, while the other accomplishes little or nothing. Why? ...
Views: 1432 - The Zone - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from David OttThe Zone At the highest level of human achievement, in any field, sport, music, academic or art, we reach a state of being beyond and free from effort, understanding and conscious control. It is a state of intuitive knowing, effortless power and universal flow that we call being, “In The ...
Views: 1220 - 100% Is Easier: The Lessons Of Raw - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Reggie OdomA few years ago when I was in training with the Coaches Training Institute, I remember one of the leaders saying that it is easier to give 100% - easier than 95%, or anything less than 100%. That resonated for me. In the moment I knew the truth of it, but put it into some “future query ...
Views: 772 - Golf's Secret Weapon - Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Michelle BeaudryGolfers love hypnosis because they know it works. Here are some of the fixes to be done to help their game. Golfers make me grin. It's fun helping them get the edge on their competition. Lucky for me, my practice is in Orlando, Florida where golfers abound. And whenever I meet one, that grin ...
Views: 2150 - The Most Deceptive Thing You Will Ever Do. - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryThere are many aspects to success and progress in life, but there is a common pattern of thought that robs many of what they really want for happiness and fulfillment and it is true for you if you are unhappy with your life. You are living in self-deception. You are not facing the reality ...
Views: 1301 - Definition: Financial Market Structure - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteFinancial Market Structure In economics, a financial market is a mechanism that allows people to easily buy and sell financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices that reflect the efficient market hypothesis. Financial markets have ...
Views: 20009(1 vote) - Definition: Revenue Enhancement - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteProfit Maximization and Revenue Enhancement In economics, profit maximization is the process by which a firm determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit. There are several approaches to this problem. The total revenue -- total cost method relies on the fact that profit ...
Views: 4814 - Definition: Peak Performance Training - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePerformance Training Management Performance measurement is the process of assessing progress toward achieving predetermined goals. Performance management is building on that process, adding the relevant communication and action on the progress achieved against these predetermined goals. In ...
Views: 4664 - Definition: Mental Training and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuellettePeak Performance through Goal Setting Goal Setting involves establishing specific, measurable and time targeted objectives. Work on the theory of goal-setting suggests that it is an effective tool for making progress by ensuring that participants are clearly aware of what is expected from them, ...
Views: 4742 - Definition: Achieving Peak Performance - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteAchieving Peak Performance Through Personal Goals Individuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours. Managing goals can give returns in all areas ...
Views: 7404 - Book Review: Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1484 - Book Review: Winning at Mergers and Acquisitions - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1609 - Book Review: The Mental Athlete - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1565 - Book Review: Mental Training for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1970 - Book Review: The Inner Game of Tennis - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 3217 - Seven Simple Reality Repair Rules - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from William CottringerSeven Simple Reality Repair Rules By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “Reality is what persists and accumulates when you finally see past what you think you are looking at.” ~The author. The modern science of quantum physics have proved a remarkable paradigm-shifting truth that has enormous ...
Views: 936 - Understand Your Birth Order Personality For Maximum Success - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Michael Grose“Know thyself” is a powerful principle that leaders, managers and effective people intuitively know. When you understand your own strengths and preferences you are in a position to maximise those strengths and compensate for any weaknesses either by working differently or surrounding yourself ...
Views: 2967 - How To Silence Your Critical Voice For Greater Achievement - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Rosalind HendersonAs I washed down my sixth chocolate cookie with milk, I realized I was trying to flush shame and frustration out of my system. After all, this was the fourth time I took this teacher exam and hadn't passed. However, everything rode on me passing it. Luckily, I had a full time teaching position. ...
Views: 1278 - Sensing The Space In Business - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Joseph SeilerIn business we use our five senses and something else, a kind of gut feeling or intuition. When dealing with people, learning how to sense “the space”, the intentions in the room, is key to attaining one’s objectives. In a Christmas commercial for Bailey’s Crème, one fellow holds a nearly empty ...
Views: 1146 - ***Take That! (6 Things to Take to Have a Great Life) - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim Allen1. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY Your life is all up to you! The sooner you believe and accept that, the better. Stop leaving important decisions up to others. Stop trying to blame others for what goes wrong (or what doesn't go at all). Take responsibility for your life and you take the first steps to ...
Views: 3340 - WISE UP! BRANCH OUT! Simple Strategies to RE-Model, RE-Fire and RE-Gain Your Brain - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Dale AndersonFor years, people have believed that we are born with a certain number of brain cells, and that those brain cells die off as we age, with no hope of ever getting them back. Today, scientists are proving that not only can we generate new brain cells, but we can also branch them out and make new ...
Views: 1823 - Who Needs Sleep? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Sleep is a natural part of life, and while some people try to get by with as little as possible, packing their days and nights with activities, chores, work and play, sleep is essential to health and to optimal performance every day. A basic need of the human body, sleep is also a basic need of ...
Views: 1450 - Maintaining Momentum - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Innocent Mwangi GathunguPerhaps the most challenging, and often very difficult, part of the success journey is maintaining momentum. Many times as we trudge along the success journey, we encounter setbacks that make us falter or even stumble and fall. When this happens, we start losing faith in our ability to complete ...
Views: 4078 - Juke Box Transition? A Fond Remembrance Of The Past And Future Of The Juke Box - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from JD StratisCan the venerable Juke Box survive in the digital and MP3 world? The MP3 Jukebox is a here in many forms and expressions but still the standard Juke Box is still here. Juke Box styling came along from the austere wooden boxes in the early 1930s to glorious lighted displays with plastic and ...
Views: 1161 - High Performance Selling - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Jim MeisenheimerHigh performance selling is available to anyone who desires it. Knowledge is power. Knowledge creates a competitive edge and powers salespeople to success. There are four things you can do to achieve a measure of high-performance in your sales career. 1. Define your talent. What are you ...
Views: 1137 - Giving An "A" - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Lorraine CohenI was introduced to the idea of “Giving an A” when reading The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. I loved the concept! The authors point out that “the main purpose of grades is to compare one student against another.” They believe that ...
Views: 3850 - Optimizing Your I.Q. and Maximizing the Brain's Potential - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardEveryone has heard of an IQ test. The potential of the brain is called intelligence quotient or I.Q. These tests use the theories of unitary and multiple, which is believed to the two main theories when studying the brain. Unitary refers to the part of the brain where the linguistic and ...
Views: 5083(2 votes) - Are You a Sleep Walking Zombie? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Royane RealDo you get enough sleep? Chances are you don’t. Many people living in modern industrial societies suffer from a chronic, and worsening sleep deficit. Until a few decades ago, most people lived lives so very different from ours that we would scarcely recognize them. Until fairly recently ...
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