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- Surfing Life’s Big Waves - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Willie HortonI got an invoice from my lawyer a couple of days back – for what exactly I’m not sure, as his services didn’t really match the bill! He said he was sending out invoices to a as many people as he could think of, to “keep the wolf from the door in these challenging times”. Challenging times ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - Synergy: How Are You Helping Create It? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Paul BurgessYou can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime… While you might agree that partnering and teaming achieves more and better outcomes than your own two hands alone, how often do you go beyond just accepting that working with others is simply a reality of business life and consciously ...
Views: 2598(2 votes) - Terri Marie’s Clean Brain Washing Technique - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Terri MarieWhen you wash your brain, you don’t do it with water. You do it with thoughts and emotions. The more powerful and “clean” the thoughts, the cleaner your brain. I believe it is necessary to clean our brains just as we do our clothes and our homes. Without a sparkling brain, but a dusty old one, ...
Views: 2577(2 votes) - The Five Principles of Performance - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Zig ZiglarMuch of success is about performance. It’s about what we do and what we are able to inspire others to do. There are some simple performance principles I have learned in my life, and I want to share them with you. They really bring success, and what it takes to be successful, into sharp focus. ...
Views: 2554(1 vote) - THE HABITS THAT TRANSFORM US - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kevin Seaman"Sow an act...reap a habit; Sow a habit...reap a character; Sow a character...reap a destiny." We all have habits. We try to kick and break our bad ones, and form and reinforce those that are good. We have habitual ways of eating. Ever try to eat using your non-dominant hand? We have habitual ...
Views: 1383(4 votes) - The Science of Human Technology: The Creation of the Super Human - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Vickie JimenezRecently, science has progressed in the area of human technology. More has been learned about the brain and its potential in the last couple of decades than in the last century. With this progress in human science, an explosion of possibilities has arisen. Simple technological advances that will ...
Views: 2505(2 votes) - The Zone: How to Get in IT and Stay in IT More Often, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Doug GradyIn my second year in the insurance business I set a couple of records while going for the coveted President's ring. At one point my closing ratio was over 90%. It seemed almost effortless at times. I felt at one with my work, my prospects, and my clients. I was extremely focused and energized, ...
Views: 1858(2 votes) - Tips for Being Mentored For Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltDon't hesitate to ask others to teach you what you want to know-in any area of life. By replicating their methods and attitudes, you'll get similar results. Finding and working with a mentor should be fun, easy, and very productive-you need not fly through life by the seat of your pants. ...
Views: 3032(3 votes) - Top 5 ways to avoid burnout this season and year - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonSince you are here to learn the 5 ways to avoid burnout this season and year, I will cut to the chase. Here are time tested and proven methods of keeping your personal batteries perpetually charged and robust. 1. Clear out the drudgery from your life: This may be boxes filled with painful ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - 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: 3284(1 vote) - 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: 1176(1 vote) - Unemployed? 5 Tough Things Your New Boss Might Not Say (but that you should know). - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersI guess I don’t have to put a paper bag over my head to tell you how bosses think because you can’t see me. Yes, in my other life I was a boss. Besides defending the actions of police officers I never met, the next most bashed group I feel compelled to defend is bosses. Here are the 5 most ...
Views: 1751(2 votes) - Which Would Prefer? Advice on Goal Setting or Goal Getting? - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Willie HortonIt intrigues me – there is so much written on goal setting – and so little written on the much more important subject of goal getting. A client, Mike, recently told me that he’d been told, by his first mentor in business, that success comes from constantly setting goals. However, Mike soon ...
Views: 1806(2 votes) - Will This Be Your Happy New Year? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Willie HortonAnother “New” year is upon us – but what has changed? Research (in the Universities of Chicago, Milan, Harvard – the list is quite long!) tells us that, in general, normal people lead repetitive lives where little ever changes. Sure, you might have made an important career change, met the ...
Views: 1654(3 votes) - Your Power Zone - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Charles EduardosIn the journey of personal mastery it is important to recognize and own the very core “powers” or functions of your mind-body system. It is important to recognize and own your “Power Zone”. When you do this, you establish the foundation for your personal empowerment, responsibility, and ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Elevator Speech: Does Yours Take You To The Top? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Janet HiltsYou know the drill. You're supposed to follow your mentor's formula for writing your "elevator speech" or 30-second intro. And then deliver it with enthusiasm to everyone who will stop long enough to listen. Right? OK. You're following instructions. You've rewritten the thing at least 17 ...
Views: 1689(5 votes) - Success takes Planning, Passion and Vision - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Lori SnyderWhen you think of creating a plan, it is good to keep in mind that having a clearly defined vision, along with a healthy dose of passion, almost always guarantees success. There is a lot to be said about the saying “Begin With the End Result in Mind.” One of the keys to inviting more of ...
Views: 1759(5 votes) - Change Your Life : It’s About the Choices You Make Today - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Willie HortonPerhaps you’re stressed out – or you’ve had enough of your awful boss. Maybe you’re overweight and simply haven’t had the staying power to shed those pounds. Maybe you’re lonely – looking for friendship or a relationship but you freeze every time you’re in company. Perhaps you almost collapse ...
Views: 1883(8 votes) - Success without Limits - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanWe all find areas where we can really compromise ourselves. We perfect that process and those patterns and it becomes second nature in how we live and what controls our lives. We repeat the same mistakes in the same areas over and over again, keeping us trapped and un-free as the apparent ...
Views: 1798(4 votes) - TRUE GREATNESS! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from NDUKA OJAIDEGreatness is the height of achievement. We gravitate to greatness by using our potential to its peak. We become great when we do the impossible. We become great when we do the unbelievable. We become great when we discover the secret behind the magic in us and how to use that magic to influence ...
Views: 3991(4 votes) - Why You May Not Be Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Thomas AndersonWhile using Goal Trax recently someone asked the question “What do I do when I have my goal created, my steps listed, my motivation clearly defined and then I find myself ‘Stopped’ and not moving forward with my goal?” This is a very common issues that many people face when they want to ...
Views: 2127(8 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: 2196(3 votes) - Find Your Dream Job By Using Your Unique Talents and Genius - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabAny significant accomplishment usually requires the involvement of many people. What if one could simply understand the unique genius of individuals, and further, be able to assemble teams where genius and talents were complementary to others on the team to produce outstanding results? “All ...
Views: 1714(6 votes) - Sales Legends Qualify Hard, Win More! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Terrie AndersonEver wondered why some people consistently make millions at the top of the sales ladder and others struggle to meet quota? In this series of articles, based on 999 Legendary Selling For The 21st Century, we review the differentiators between those who consistently over achieve and those who ...
Views: 2270(3 votes) - Speakers, Voice Over Artists and All Businesses Alike - The One Fundamental That Makes All the Difference - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Dana Detrick-ClarkBack in college, I kept a great log of my guitar rehearsal time. It kept me on my game, and was the metrics for a little friendly competition between other players. It wasn't necessarily required, but I knew my professors and instructors preferred that I keep track of what I was doing. Jump ...
Views: 1324(3 votes) - Stop Procrastination By Taming Perfectionism - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Kim FreedmanIf you have perfectionist tendencies, you probably have some unfinished projects. Projects that you began with great enthusiasm are now collecting dust somewhere in your home, head, or computer. Perfectionists have a grand and idealized vision of the project’s outcome. They measure ...
Views: 1661(3 votes) - Three Keys to The First Step - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekWhat does it take to have a radical shift in your mindset, one that will propel you to the next level? I have three key factors that I have found always come into play. One: Mindset Two: Attitude Three: The Knowing Your mindset is a key factor to your success. If you believe, you shall ...
Views: 2006(3 votes) - Thriving during Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Jon Iveson2009 continues to be a tough year for everyone! Thus, in response to the challenges of 2009, I have working a theme of "Thriving during Tough Times" and I recommend that you do to. While I sense that many other people are "Tumbling during these Tough Times," now is not the time to quit ...
Views: 1033(3 votes) - Turning Lemons into Lemonade: or How to Return to a State of Sustainable Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksTurning Lemons into Lemonade: or How to Return to a State of Sustainable Confidence In January, I went on vacation with my wife and our two sons, who are 10 and 14. We had hoped to enjoy the warm, sunny, southern California weather, but as you may have seen in the news, it rained like ...
Views: 1239(3 votes) - Why Visualizations Get Results! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from joan breinerWhy Do Visualization Exercises Produce Results? Have you ever found yourself crying while watching a sad movie, you know it is not real, but the impression your brain is receiving is real and it produces tears. WHY? Fact: Research has shown that the same neuro-pathways in the brain are ...
Views: 1425(3 votes) - Why You Should Have a World Class Business - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Dawn AngierWe all have different motivations for doing things. Sometimes we're motivated by something we're moving toward and other times by something we're moving away from. One person might start a business because they hate their job and don't want the restrictions imposed upon them by a boss. ...
Views: 1058(6 votes) - Winter Driving - 7 Tips To Stay Confident on Icy Roads - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Simon ByholmWhere I live, on the west coast of Finland, winter just arrived with the first real batch of snow. This means slow traffic as many vehicles haven't been switched to snow tires this early in the season. I was doing a 60 mile trip yesterday, mostly on smaller rural roads where the snow is not ...
Views: 1610(3 votes) - Putting Your Money in Focus - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Karen MonroyI am not a great photographer. I am okay with that fact, knowing that I am good at many other things. You might not be a great photographer either, but I bet you know that you can't fix the focus of the picture after the picture is taken. You are that astute, right? I have one of those ...
Views: 1367(18 votes) - How To Achieve More Than You Ever Thought Possible By Creating SMART Goals! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonLet’s talk about goals! Better yet, let’s DO SOMETHING about your goals, because that is the single biggest difference between actually setting a goal and simply saying some words in hopes that someday you’ll have what you want. In order for a goal to take hold and become real, you must ...
Views: 2505(5 votes) - Plant Today What You Want to Harvest Tomorrow - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniWith Spring around the corner, the ground is thawing and seedlings are sprouting up from the soil. It raises the question: What’s your plan for growth? Like cultivating your garden for growth, successful entrepreneurs realize that what is happening on the inside will always be reflected on ...
Views: 1882(5 votes) - Stop Trying to Be Normal - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Michael BeckStop trying to be normal. It undermines your success and keeps you in a state of mediocrity. It's an interesting phenomenon. This idea of being "normal" starts to take hold in high school. There begins to form this desire to "fit in" - to be part of a group. Or at least, not be singled ...
Views: 2573(5 votes) - 10 Ways to Increase Your Energy at Work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana Garcia1. I allow time for playfulness and fun at work. 2. I surrender to the wisdom of the Universe and believe that my current job or situation is bringing me a lesson in love about myself or my life. 3. I know that I am safe and the Universe always provides for me. 4. I am loyal to ...
Views: 1843(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: 2063(8 votes) - 15 Tips on How Successful People Set & Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneSuccess has never been achieved based solely upon talent, circumstance, brains, or even courage. It is obtained when specific goals are combined with an organized plan, commitment to that plan is combined with a belief that it is possible, and daily action is combined with continual persistence ...
Views: 1765(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Boost Online Marketing Effectiveness - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour online marketing effectiveness will directly impact both your income and how hard you will work to build your business! Obviously you will want to maximize your income while investing the least amount of effort. It therefore stands to reason that your success online will arrive much quicker ...
Views: 888(2 votes) - Are You Wondering if You Are Living in Your Strengths? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Caron MacLaneIf you are effectively living in your strengths then chances are you are happy. If you are living in areas in which you are weak, and perhaps wondering what on earth your strengths are, then you could definitely find more happiness by finding out your strengths. When you are clear what your ...
Views: 1026(4 votes) - Art of Winning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasThere is one player in the world of sports that I am very inspired by and recommend emulating his work ethic. Roger Federer’s loss to Nadal during his sixth consecutive Wimbledon Finals was an epic encounter and a painful loss. He however came back strongly from his defeat to win an Olympic Gold ...
Views: 2121(6 votes) - Do You Feel Alone In Your Business? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Dawn AngierDo You Feel Alone in Your Business? I had a great strategy session with one of our members last week. “Bob” was unclear as to where to focus his efforts. He had a passion for one thing, an interest in another and lots of experience and expertise in yet another area. He was ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - Does the Color of Your Website Influence Your Marketability? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Charlene RashkowIt is a proven fact that physical changes take place when individuals are exposed to certain colors. Because colors have the power to stimulate, excite, or even depress, specific color combinations can possibly work to your advantage or to your detriment. Basically, colors on the red side are ...
Views: 2587(2 votes) - Frazzled, overworked and stressed out with growing your business? Determine one little action to turn it all around right now - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Jason RosadoI just finished a coaching call with one of my favorite clients. I really love this guy (as I do all my clients), because he is a really genuine person, cares about his patients and wants to make his business truly incredible. And I want to share something very interesting from our session ...
Views: 1532(22 votes) - From a thought into a behavior - 8 steps to success! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Dr. Charles DesJardinsHave you ever had a great thought or idea that could not make it any further than a thought and you were never able to get it into your body? I am not talking about a goal – by now most of us are aware, at least in print how to set goals and keep them. But I have found that few still are they ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - Here is Something that will make You 400% more Effective - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Brent TravisI'm not sure if your business is based totally on passive signups or if you need to talk with people. All I know is that if you really want to be effective you are going to have to contact people. Technology has changed things drastically and one thing I know is that it can make your time in ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - How to Achieve Your Financial Desires - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltI went from a low income to being in the top 0.5 percent in the nation in earnings in less than two years-and I only have a high school education. I am living proof that the lack of a formal education is not a hindrance to high income or happiness. I was driven by a Core Desire to make money ...
Views: 2993(2 votes) - How to Have Automatic Persistence - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence In your journey from your home in California to ...
Views: 2329(2 votes) - How to Take Proper Action - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Without proper action, you can't obtain your Core ...
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