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- The Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Doug GradyThe Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady per·sist·ence (noun): firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. “I will persist until I succeed.” -Og Mandino “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more ...
Views: 1430(2 votes) - Clear your mind - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Michelle AinslieIt's so incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by everything that we have to get done in any given day. Apart from our work itself, we are bombarded with emails, phone calls and smses that demand our attention. It's as if we have to juggle 10 plates at the same time and when we get the phone ...
Views: 2631(5 votes) - Don't Bother Setting Goals - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Michael BeckDon't bother setting goals. It's a waste of time. Let me explain why I feel this way about goals and then offer a better alternative. See if this scenario sounds familiar. You decide to work towards some new level of accomplishment. So you set a goal for yourself. Actually, you probably ...
Views: 1632(3 votes) - The Symptoms and Impact of Lack of Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Sonia GallagherDo you get up from bed each morning with dread and anxiety about what faces you at work? • Do you feel like you have to make “through” each day? • Are you completely exhausted by the time you get home each night? • Do you see life as a merry go round over which you have no control? ...
Views: 19132(2 votes) - ***Adolescents with AD/HD and/or Learning Disabilities: Preparing for High Stakes Tests such as SAT and ACT - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Geraldine MarkelFor most teenagers, the mere thought of spending three hours on a Saturday morning answering multiple choice and essay questions is anxiety provoking. Students with AD/HD and/or learning disabilities feel even more anxious: • “With all that pressure, I just can’t think. I need larger print and ...
Views: 2386(1 vote) - 3 Critical Steps to Starting a Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! The multitude of personal development programs available in the market is vast and overwhelming. How do we know which programs are right for us? What can we do to maximize the benefits of a self-improvement course? Here are three steps that I've discovered to be crucial in ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - 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) - 5 Ways to Explode Your Personal, Professional and Business Growth - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Binod MalielHave you faced these situations in your life? 1) You attended training / education programs (seminars, workshops, boot-camps, tele-seminars, etc.) or you bought info-products – with the intention of implementing your learnings and so be able to grow and succeed… 2) Or, you had great ideas ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Unlock Your Potential - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThis is an interesting time to be alive. While it seems on the outside like chaos, I am seeing things in a different way. The way I see it, lots of people are getting more of what they really want by getting a big and unexpected push. You might be scratching your head right now and saying ...
Views: 1850(10 votes) - 7 Steps to Creating a Happy & Authentic Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -Getting Real is a very real thing and a very vital part of being successful and happy in our life and our work. If you want to create a happy and authentic life, you are going to have to get real. What does it mean to Get Real? It means to: * Live in the whole truth, recognizing that your ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - A 5-Minute Time Management Solution - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Karin StewartAs a productivity and time management coach, I often hear “I don’t have the time to work on time management, it just takes too much darn time!” This is true if you choose a complex system such as Getting Things Done, the Franklin Covey system, and others, which require you to learn the system, ...
Views: 2904(1 vote) - A – Actions - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 4th Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING There is a big difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Most people know exactly what they need to do to hit their goals: exercise, eat healthy, save money, stop wasting time, ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Are You Limiting Your Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe more interesting and enlightening you are, the more people will welcome you into their lives and the more opportunity will abound. Learning is not limited to going to school or getting a degree. It's surprising that many people stop feeding their minds after a certain point. For some, ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - Athletes: The Fear Equation vs. the Win - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Aryana HudsonA football quarterback running for the touch down either makes it through the tackles unscathed and scoring or gets ploughed out of the touch down. Two very different sets of wiring are possible for such an athlete. One is the adrenalin rush of the job the other is a completely different ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - Avoiding Information Overload Through Better Focus - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from TJ PhilpottOften time's information overload results from a wandering mind which of course is more receptive to distractions! For anybody who works online this is particularly true due to the quantity of information available on anything imaginable! In fact search engines offer up a double edge sword to ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Be More Productive By Challenging Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to be more productive working online you must learn to manage your time better and approach each task with more focus! By doing so you'll soon discover how you can get more done in less time thus allowing you to set your sights on other aspects of your business! One of the best ways to ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Become a Champion Performer - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Dirk ZellerDo you have the desire to receive recognition from your peers; to be recognized as one of the top Agents in the country? If you do, you need to start by taking dead aim daily. It is the disciplines we do each day that mean the difference between being on top or being part of the crowd. ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Becoming Your Best: The Overlooked Way to Survive the Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Terry CrosbyIn an economic downturn, one of the first budget items to land on the corporate chopping block is employee training. Too often, executives focused on survival believe that they must minimize expenses. They reason that training must not be a necessity -- after all, employees have been able to ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - Checklists - Building Teams in Complex Environments - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from James MurphyHumans excel at solving complex problems. Unfortunately, humans are also prone to making simple errors without a reliable 'road map,' or operations checklist. In the digital age, we are amazed at the abilities of computers to solve problems. But the computer's capacity to solve problems is ...
Views: 1984(1 vote) - Collaboration - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Charles DesJardinsIn the field of personal development I find that some people like to collaborate and share ideas and learn from each other, which to me, is personal and profession development and growth. This got me thinking about collaboration, which got me thinking about collaborating with others who have ...
Views: 2096(2 votes) - Confidence can help you win - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Karl StringerPeople often forget what they want out of a situation and what their desired outcome really is. Many people see winning as the only positive outcome and this puts huge amounts of pressure on them. If you can’t believe in yourself, then others can’t believe in you either. So in competitive sports ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Conquering Stage Fright with Emotional Freedom Technique - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Bernadette HunterPeople who perform in front of audiences can have very special challenges. For some, it’s just a few jitters but for others, stage fright can be debilitating – or at least harrowing. There is plenty to worry about: dry mouth and shaking hands to begin with. And what about that difficult ...
Views: 3393(3 votes) - Could NLP be the key to unlocking your potential? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Tom MacKayThe other day after watching an incredible gymnastic display I heard someone say ‘I wish I could do that – it must be great to be born so talented!’. I remember myself that when I was younger, I used to marvel at incredible performance and presumed it was due to ‘talent’ that people were born ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - Death in the Mountains...Is it What You Want Even Though You're Doing What You Love? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jake NortonDougald MacDonald - a great writer, climber, and all-around guy - wrote a brilliant post yesterday about the tragic passing of climber Craig Luebben (http://themountainworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/no-consolation.html). In it, he discusses at length the commonly-heard phrase: "Well, at least he ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - 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: 20038(1 vote) - Discover How to Identify Your Core Desires - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires are those things you have your heart set on- what you want to be, have, or do most. One might think that identifying these Core Desires would be easy, but people often tell me, "I don't know what I want, please help me." This dilemma affects people of all age groups and crosses all ...
Views: 11961(1 vote) - Do People See The "Real" You? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Thomas Swank,By this point in time, there are probably very few people left on Planet Earth who aren’t familiar with “Susan Boyle”. Truly a remarkable story and a remarkable individual. Her appearance and subsequent performance on “Britain’s Got Talent” shocked the judges and the world. After already having ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - Does Your Work Schedule Got You Down? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from TJ PhilpottAre you fighting a losing battle with your work schedule? For anybody who works online it is important that the working schedule they organize be realistic as well as properly targeting priorities! It is understandable for anybody growing a business that they may be a bit ambitious in terms of ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Don't Try. Be. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhen I was in my third semester studying for my Doctorate in Human Sexuality, I went to the Florida Sex Therapy Institute to complete a Certificate in Sex Therapy. Dr Susan Lee, my teacher, introduced me to her clients I bumped into and her counterparts as ‘Dr Lee’. My first reaction was ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - Embracing Your Setbacks to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIn order to achieve success it is almost always inevitable that mistakes will be made and setbacks encountered along the way! For those who may fear failure, get over it and realize these setbacks are as much a part of achieving success as the euphoric feelings you experience upon your ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - Enthusiasm: How Do I Develop It? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaIf I may ask you: How much do you enjoy living your life? How enthusiastic are you about waking up each morning to see a new day. When you are enthusiastic, you are positive and that makes you stay motivated and happy no matter the circumstance that comes your way. The happiness we are talking ...
Views: 1232(3 votes) - Finding Your Passion In Life In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeFinding your passion in life is very important. It sets you on your life's journey and keeps you strong and motivated, even when times prove difficult. Lucky are those who stumble upon theirs at such a young age, but there are still those who have no idea where to start looking. Right now, you ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - G – Goals - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 1st Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING Don’t trade what you need most for what you want now! What is a goal? A goal is a defined dream with a powerful plan. Dreams that are truly important to you will find their way out of your head ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - 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) - How Self Doubt Sabotages Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from TJ PhilpottAlthough having self doubt is common for many this 'cancer' can easily keep you from becoming successful! Actually it is quite natural for doubt to take hold especially when you're faced with something unfamiliar to you! The fear of the unknown can be paralyzing for some and in many cases this ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - How to keep going at difficult times? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Harri SaarA very important quality what I have learned in my sales career is that you need to know how to control emotions. How to be happy at hard times? How to keep a joyful face when someone insults you? How to keep going despite of opposition? There is a solution... EMOTIONS MAKE US DIFFERENT OF ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - How to Streamline Your Morning Routine and Jumpstart Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Sarah KarakaianBenjamin Franklin said the certainties of life are “death and taxes.” He forgot to add “mornings” to the mix. After all, dawn’s hours creep up like, well, clockwork. Ironically, many people brush off mornings, not realizing that they can be the most productive period of the day. When else ...
Views: 2179(1 vote) - Human Adulthood - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven BarnesWhat is an adult? While we may argue about what a "Man" or "Woman" is, there is remarkable agreement around the world on the subject of Human Adulthood. An adult takes responsibility for his or her actions and emotions. While we can argue about many qualities and attributes, I think we can all ...
Views: 1547(3 votes) - Increase Success By Focusing On Less! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from TJ PhilpottHave you ever noticed how little you actually accomplish when focusing on multiple objectives at the same time? Many people feel they can increase productivity by tackling multiple tasks simultaneously but this is not usually the case! What is actually occurring is that their efforts are usually ...
Views: 876(2 votes) - Is Stress Messing Up Your Self Improvement? - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Willie HortonWe all want more out of life. Some of us want to change our lives radically – some of us have things about ourselves that we want to change. But, unfortunately, for most of us, life keeps getting in the way! The stress of everyday life – yes, millions of people are suffering from stress and ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Living on the Edge - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMany people worry about living on the edge, yet they are already there. Every decision, every thought, and every action is taking them into the unknown. Who knows what will happen next? We live in imperfect worlds populated with imperfect people working in dysfunctional organizations. One ...
Views: 1700(2 votes) - Manufacture your own success - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from PJ McClure“Wow, that’s almost too simple,” was Joe’s response when I laid out my concept about his mindset. “Do you see any holes in it? Anything that doesn’t apply?” I asked. He considered the question and shook his head. “It answers every question I’ve ever had about why I see things the way I do ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Master Successful Life Skills - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Cindy CarpenterI talk about Golf because that's what I am but golf relates so much to lots of life. To get better you must be better. It doesn't just happen by itself. You have to know your goal and turn your life in the direction that will achieve that goal. Golf takes practice & positive thinking. Life ...
Views: 890(5 votes) - 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: 5106(2 votes) - Organize Your Life Online With This Free Tool - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to organize your life in the hectic internet environment you'll want something lightweight, effective and convenient! Now if you're an online affiliate trying to earn a buck this need becomes even a bigger concern due to the frequency of change affiliates must contend with to be ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Priorities - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Russell ShippeeWhat are your priorities? Is it to survive the day? Is it to respond to whatever comes? Is it to do what others ask you to do? Bouncing from one item to another is exhausting and unfulfilling. Just doing what comes along leaves people feeling they accomplished little, if anything, at the ...
Views: 1034(2 votes) - Seven Steps to Positive Power - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAs part of your spiritual refinement, you might seek to eliminate the character flaws that affect your life most negatively and to add as many good traits as possible, since all good traits affect your life positively. Only a clear perception of the exquisite worth of your spiritual traits will ...
Views: 2797(2 votes) - Sharing Some Quotes by the Great Grand Prix Drivers - by Submitted on Jun 13, 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", sport, elite performance, champion, champions, Formula 1, great racing drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Willie HortonWe would all like to be more effective – to get the really important stuff done effortlessly, to simply do the things that we don’t like doing or want to do without any distraction, to get much more done to the very best of our ability in far less time and have plenty more time to do all the ...
Views: 2626(1 vote) - Solving Problems at the Root Cause - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Susan Crampton DavisPeople have problems; they’re a reality of living life. However, most people are trying to solve problems at the level of the symptom, while the disease goes untreated. I’m going to tell you how to determine if the action you take is only solving the symptom while the root-cause is left ...
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