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- 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: 1956 - Be Your Own Communication Coach - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Paul BurgessCommunication is at once easier and more challenging than ever thanks to the availability of high tech devices and programs that can keep us connected to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Now might be a great time to map out a personal communication strategy and review whether your time and energy ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - Do You Practice Continuous Improvement? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Richard GreeneDo you practice continuous improvement? If you are Peak Performer, you do! Peak Performers know that part of being on top of their game is working on always getting better. In fact, anyone who is a Peak Performer in their profession, sales or something else, knows that working to improve your ...
Views: 1952 - 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: 1951(1 vote) - Squaring Pareto - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Judy WidenerThere's a famous principle used in business; you've probably heard it. The Pareto principle (aka the 80–20 rule), named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, states: for many events, roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. In business, it means that 80% of your profits come from ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - The Best Mental Health Counseling: Seven Steps to Stress-less Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Ken Donaldson1) Create a life vision and visit it daily What I mean by a life vision is this: Where are you going? Where are you going in life? And what are you doing all this for? What’s the target? Many people don’t have this target or vision in their lives. They’re just in motion. They don’t ...
Views: 1944(6 votes) - Creative Visualization May Help You Perform Like an NBA All-Star - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitYou step up to the three-point line. The pressure is on as the other team tries to block, but you effortlessly avoid them. The world narrows until all you see is the hoop. You take the shot. The ball floats through the air and drops into the basket…all net. It’s every basketball player’s ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - Hum Away Your Stress! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTDid you know that the simple act of humming has many health benefits? Did you know that according to recent reports, up to 14% of Americans suffer from painful sinus conditions which can be helped by humming? Did you know that humming spikes the nitric oxide in your nose and nasal cavities and ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - 3 Traps in Goal Setting - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Donna Marie ThompsonHow are you doing on your most important goals? How do you even know unless you are carefully measuring your progress on each goal? You are not alone. You probably already know that 91% of New Year’s Resolutions -- you know the ones to lose weight, go to the gym, and clean out that junk ...
Views: 1931(3 votes) - 5 Reasons Women Make Great Salespeople - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from liz wendlingFive Reasons Women Make Great Salespeople By: Liz Wendling Why do so many business women spend more time hoping or praying for sales rather than just learning to sell? Because the mere mention of the word sales brings up fear, dread and anxiety in the hearts of many! Countless female ...
Views: 1926(1 vote) - The Gift of Self: Key Characteristics Great Leaders Utilize - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Billy ArcementI was reading a brief article written in the early 1900’s by Elisabeth Leseur as part of my daily meditative materials. In the article she provided the following list of qualities attributed to those special holy people who serve as examples for all of us to emulate. As I read the article, it ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - Can Neurofeedback Help Musical Performance? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurEmilia was a jazz pianist who wanted to break into the Bay Area performing scene. Her roadblock was performance anxiety. A small technical mistake would get her wondering whether anyone in the band, or the audience, noticed the mistake. The resulting physical tension made it harder to ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - 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: 1921(2 votes) - BIG BALLS + SMALL BRAIN = ??? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2014 from Adam ShapiroBig Balls + Small Brains = Excellent conditions for… I’d argue just about anything, but in this case we’re talking about surfing. My good friend and personal surf guru said that I’m well on my way to becoming a surfer as I have the necessary ingredients… big balls and a small brain! Now ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Seven Principles for sustainable Business profitability - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Ganesh BabuThe purpose of any organization is to enhance the value to all stakeholders. The stakeholders can be customers, employees, suppliers, financial institutions, Government, and statutory regulation bodies, and so forth Even though the value expectations of each stakeholder are different, it can be ...
Views: 1917 - 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: 1915 - 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: 1915(5 votes) - Can you see the Exit of your Self Labyrinth? What do you really want? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Nil CelenCan you solve a labyrinth if you cannot see the exit? You can find a way out but it depends on the complexity of the labyrinth. Maybe you get lost or waste too much time and the gate is closed. Success is also like a labyrinth. You must see where you should go. You must be sure about your ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - Go Back To Work With More Brain Power And Less Stress - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumIt’s hard to go back to the rigor of work after the relaxed pace of summer. You have to give up junkie novels on the beach and barbecues for commuter traffic, power meetings and deadlines. This shift requires you to get you’re A-game on, sharpen up your reflexes and perform at your best. It ...
Views: 1912 - Telesales Objection Handling - Send Me Some Information in the Post - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueSales Objection Handling - "Send Something in the post" This has to be one of the most horrible phrases ever heard by many salespeople. In fact it generally goes something like this: "Send something in the post and we will call you if we are interested" When many sales people hear this, ...
Views: 1912 - What makes you happy? 10 Characteristics of Resilient People - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Alvah ParkerWhat makes you happy? It is easy to stay happy when times are good. It is more challenging when life has thrown you a curve. In difficult times it is important to be resilient. Resilience is that quality that enables people to face adversity and adapt to it without lasting difficulties. A ...
Views: 1908 - The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" Author: Craig Lock From www.thewinningmind.wordpress.com and www.mindmindpower.wordpress.com Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive ...
Views: 1902 - The Mental Game of Personal Achievement: Reach Your Goals Like the Superachievers - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Bill ColeWhat rating would you give yourself on personal productivity? Do you have a systematic plan for improving your effectiveness in your daily work? Superachieving business people and athletes know what it takes to motivate themselves, maintain focus in the face of obstacles and drive forward to the ...
Views: 1897(5 votes) - These Time Management Tips Will Help you Accomplish your Immediate Goals - by Submitted on May 03, 2017 from Steven StasczakThe issue of time management typically has different goals for each individual. Here are some ways that you can manage your time more effectively to reach your goals and not fall short which happens to most people most of the time. These suggestions will help you manage your time effectively. ...
Views: 1893 - Simple Help guide to Practicing NLP Anchoring to Acquire a Confidence State Anytime, Anywhere - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Jacky LimHaving experienced in working together with a great number of certified NLP practitioners, I've realized that most of my students really enjoy Neuro linguistic programming anchoring a lot. Likely due to its convenience and its effectiveness, Neuro-linguistic programming anchoring has started ...
Views: 1891 - 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: 1890(8 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: 1886(5 votes) - 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: 1881(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: 1879(2 votes) - Achieve Concrete Goals with Spirituality - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Etienne CharlandI finally wrote down the methodology I have intuitively been using over the years to achieve concrete results by changing from within. Spirituality is getting very popular since the last ten years yet many people still don’t achieve their goals. A very popular meditation technique is to breathe ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - The Ultimate Forerunner - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Sylvia FernandesAs the plot thickens in Game of Thrones season after season I wonder who the eventual victor will be. While there seemed to be obvious winners when I first started watching the series, they didn't turn out to be the victors. If anything they were unexpectedly slain never to return to the series ...
Views: 1875 - Consider Team Building Events in the Workplace for Their Residual Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2017 from Steven StasczakMany companies look at team building as an afterthought to spend whatever money they have left at the end of the year mainly because they think of a team building event being recreational. Granted many team building companies offer Go Kart adventures, cooking events, and alike which are fine to ...
Views: 1873 - 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: 1871(1 vote) - 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: 1870(10 votes) - Jim Clark: The Most Naturally Gifted Formula One Driver of All Time? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jim Clark: The Most Naturally Gifted Formula One Driver of All Time? Tags: Jim Clark, motor racing, Formula One, great Grand Prix drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix champions, Formula One champions/drivers, tribute, elite performance, ...
Views: 1868 - 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: 1867 - 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: 1867(2 votes) - 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: 1863(1 vote) - 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: 1856 - 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: 1855 - 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: 1852(2 votes) - Why Teamwork is a Bad Idea - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Kevin BurnsBefore you think teamwork is the answer and spend large sums of money on “team-building” exercises, maybe you should consider whether your place of business needs teams at all. Perhaps more would get done by leaving your people alone to do what they already excel at. Forcing people to join teams ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - Charlotte Team Building Company Helping Boost Carolina's Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2017 from Steven StasczakA New Carolina's Team Building Company Brings Years of Experience Leaders Speakers, a relatively new leadership and team building company entered the Carolina's market in 2104 has been facilitating team building activities for many companies to increase their productivity with fun team ...
Views: 1846 - Corporate Team Building Companies NC - Create a Good Team Culture - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Steven StasczakA Good Team Culture is Essential Success in the Workplace The energy of a good team culture is to a great degree powerful on the execution of our Customer Service Team and the nature of Service we convey to our Customers. Group Culture is the most vital influencer. In Customer Service, our ...
Views: 1842 - Invisible Crutch - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Young KimWhen I was on the high school Speech and Debate team, my specialty was Extemporaneous Speaking. Each speaker is given three topics to choose from, and is given 30 minutes to prepare seven-minute speech, which has to be delivered at the end of those 30 minutes. Although the speakers can bring ...
Views: 1840(3 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: 1835(2 votes) - Why Your Creativity Is Best in the Morning - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from TJ PhilpottYour creativity is something you need and use in all aspects of your life but it does require a high energy level to produce the best results! The fact is the more creative you are the easier it is to solve problems and the more competitive you therefore tend to be as well! Having said all that ...
Views: 1835 - Toys or Us? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAs a keynote speaker on peak performance one of the points I emphasize is accountability. Recently the Today Show interviewed Galia Slayen who built a life size Barbie to demonstrate the unhealthy body image the iconic doll represents to young girls as part of National Eating Disorders ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - Why Fear Increases Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from TJ PhilpottFear increases productivity primarily due to its ability to instill a strong sense of purpose in people! Fearing the loss of anything we covet is one of the most intense motivating factors a person can experience! This motivation pushes you to focus your effort on doing whatever it takes to ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - How to upgrade your Gaming Laptop - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Natale SmithIs your computer outdated and running slow? If you are looking to upgrade your PC there are several different things you need to consider before undergoing such a task. A first thing to be done is research, only you know specifically what you are looking for in your computer system. We at SPlus ...
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