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- The Mindset and Spirit of a Champion - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow.” * THE MINDSET AND SPIRIT OF A CHAMPION In this article we’ll look into the heads of the greatest champions… and perhaps we “ordinary” (what’s that) ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - Eight reasons why fear is good for you - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Akshay NanavatiThroughout your life people have probably told you not to be afraid of anything. Fear is associated with weakness. It is for cowards. You could find hundreds of self improvement blogs or self help gurus that tell you fear is a bad thing. That it stops people from living their passions, so you ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Whew! I Made It! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Carrie GreeneWe did it! It’s finally springtime, my favorite time of year! Here in New Jersey we experience very distinct seasons and during the winter everything dies, or at least it looks like it does. Then spring comes and the earth magically comes back to life. The snow melts, the branches of the ...
Views: 1713 - Peak Performance: The New Norm for Tough Times - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Theresa BehennaIn today’s economy and competitive workforce there is no room for mediocre skills. Gen X & Gen Y are competing for the same jobs as baby boomers. Gen X & Gen Y bring all kinds of digital know- how to the job table. Baby boomers bring years of experience. The younger generations have no clue ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Breaking 100 -- Lessons for Achieving Peak Performance - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellRegardless of ability and experience, most people wish they could accomplish more in doing whatever matters most to them. The struggling golfer dreams of breaking 100, a score that would be a nightmare for a good golfer. The solid B student fondly contemplates the satisfaction that a single A ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - How to Live Life to the Full - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Willie HortonEver wonder what you’re doing here – what life is all about? Ever wonder why life’s ups and downs toss you around like a piece of driftwood – why life seems to go swingingly for some people but not for you? Ever wonder will there be an end to stress and worry – whether, some day, you’ll be able ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Immerse Yourself for Accelerated Success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIf you have ever come to Atlanta to work with me in one of my intensive sessions, you know that I devote the entire time to coaching, advising, and consulting on a variety of key strategies and techniques. The intensity of this kind of laser focus really gets to the core of your leadership ...
Views: 1703(2 votes) - 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: 1697(5 votes) - The last mile - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Mike AshbyWe all know that it's the small things that make the big difference, but what holds us back is usually the last mile. Of course the first step is hard, but reaching our potential is an endless series of first steps. And the hardest first step is the one at the beginning of the last ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - 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: 1694 - 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: 1692(2 votes) - Who and What is a True Champion? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Who and What is a True Champion? Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1692 - No Problem is Unsolvable - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Erik TozierWhen facing a problem, what are the next steps that you take? Do you sit there and complain about the wall in front of you or do you say, "What can I do to resolve this?" There is no problem in the world that is unsolvable. Some problems are very difficult, but I believe that there is no ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Practices for a Peace-Filled Business - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniIn the last week alone, I’ve heard these statements from business owners: * I feel like a 1/2 ton of rocks are piled on my head by day's end. I need an intervention. * My customers act like their hair is on fire and it’s my job to put it out. * I have a million excuses for why I’m ...
Views: 1690 - 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: 1688(2 votes) - Keeping Your Business Growing While On Vacation or On a Business Trip - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt’s officially summertime and vacation season. Business owners often have a tough time traveling on two fronts. First, there is often a sense that they are responsible for so many things that there is no way that they can truly shut down. Then there’s the other side of the coin… the sense ...
Views: 1685 - FIVE WAYS TO BE AHEAD IN LIFE - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Emperor HarvardFive ways to be ahead of time. One of the greatest assets in life is time, one of the greatest delusions in life is still time and one one of the greatest illusions in life is time. The world is regulated by time, as far as life on earth is concerned, it is timed, and every aspect of ...
Views: 1682 - 8 Lessons from the Olympics: How to Overcome Fears - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Ever since the first modern Olympic games were held in 1896, athletes have worked hard to 'go for the gold.' Baron Pierre de Coubertin brought the ancient Greek Olympiad back to life to recreate the ideals of physical, mental and spiritual excellence demonstrated by the competitors there. This ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - Runaway from Your Problems and Come Back to Succeed More - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Nil CelenYou have to fight for what you want but what if you do not have the right tools, power or time to fight. You will loose the fight before it starts. What is the meaning of forcing yourself to succeed when you are not ready? It is always better to succeed tomorrow instead of failing ...
Views: 1681(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: 1679 - What are the Secrets of the Super-Achievers’ of this World? The “X-Factor” - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What are the Secrets of the Super-Achievers’ of this World? The “X-Factor” Submitted by: Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Success Coaching, Achievement, Phillip Baker, Motivation, Peak Performance, Inspiration , Mind, Mind-power (enough ...
Views: 1677 - Sales Prospecting Techniques - Should You Use Twitter for B2B Sales People? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueSales Prospecting with Twitter.com, is called a 'micro blog'. It is a blogging platform that allows posts to be a maximum of 140 characters. It has taken the online world by storm and is set to stay as a dominant online networking platform for years to come. But the main question is if you are a ...
Views: 1671 - 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: 1670(1 vote) - 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: 1670(3 votes) - The freedom to choose - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Charles DesJardinsPersonal development brings choice to the individual. And I believe in choice, but, can our choices be limited by our maps of the territory? Unless our maps are updated or at least revealed to us (usually by a personal development professional) our choice of change is limited. This article is ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - You Sure About That? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2015 from John JohnsonAlmost two decades had passed since I last saw Leroy. So when we finally met to catch up no topic was off limits. We spoke about all kinds of things. Our conversation eventually steered itself towards the subject of perception and how it informs our beliefs and actions. I told Leroy about an ...
Views: 1666 - 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: 1662(3 votes) - Practice-Who Needs It? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Rick LaneWell-apparently we all do, if we want to achieve our goals and live our best life. Recently in ESPN The Magazine, NFL Draft 2011 was the cover story. In this issue was an article by Jonah Lehrer which opened with the following: “Top NFL quarterbacks don’t need smarts. They need ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Wrestling with Self-esteem - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Doug GradyI was a shy, introverted, insecure kid. My parents pushed academics and music. This included "gifted" classes, choir, band, and piano lessons- all worthwhile pursuits, but they did not do much for my geek status. I wanted to be popular, confident, and comfortable in social settings. In eighth ...
Views: 1657(3 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: 1655(3 votes) - How to Get a Promotion: Treat Everone Like You Do the CEO - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John LoveLeadership Strategy Number Eight Treat the mail clerk and the secretaries and the waiters and waitresses who wait on you with the same courtesy and respect as you do the CEO. People who are rude to people they deem beneath them and nice to people they deem above them are phonies and as a ...
Views: 1649 - Make yourself more Valuable, Develop other Leaders to Succeed You - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Andrew HortonBecause we live in such a now generation, with instant popcorn, microwaves and fast food, we have become impatient and expect everything in our lives to be instant. We expect instant success, instant personal growth and the case of our health we want instant results there too. Leaders are no ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - 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: 1645 - Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantMeditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook on life. Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other ...
Views: 1641 - How to Be Successful in Life: Creating a Life of Greatness - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartAll of us as human beings have been taught “from the cradle on” about how the real world operates, and we are “told” that this reality exists independent from our own ideas of it. Would it surprise you if you learned that after your own death one day this was not true? What if there was “more to ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Stay Productive During the Summer - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Tracey OsborneThe kids are out of school. Vacations are being planned. The air conditioning is on full blast. And productivity is… not what it was a few weeks ago. Can you identify? It’s hard to stay productive during the summer, when you not only have a lot going on, you also have more fun things to do ...
Views: 1637 - ***Hone Your Focus to a Razor’s Edge – Concentrate - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Shannon PanzoCapture the Lost Art of Concentration Did you ever wish you were “octo-mom” or maybe had three heads instead of one? Having one head for each thing we are doing at any given time would be a blessing in today’s fast paced society. multi-tasking is what our surroundings have moved us too. But ...
Views: 1635 - The Six Questions that You Better Get Right - the Answers are the Keys to Your Success. Introduction - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Michell SmithAs a woman in a man’s world, learning to navigate the realm of business and leadership was comparable to charting a course to a yet undiscovered planet in another solar system. Starting out as young entrepreneurs, business success was something we both yearned for, however, knowing what to do ...
Views: 1625 - Why are some people so opposed to playing big? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageLike many people, I belong to a wide range of social media groups. They run the gamut from business, spiritual, running, health, animal well being, and book clubs. More times than not, there is great information being shared by members. Discussions can be lively and often, push buttons. ...
Views: 1620 - 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: 1619(2 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: 1617(3 votes) - 5 Keys to Self Care for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneWhen something comes up four times over the course of two days I know it's serious. Entrepreneurs are lousy at taking care of themselves. * Entrepreneurs routinely work long hours. * Entrepreneurs often beat themselves up for not doing enough or not doing it well enough. * Entrepreneurs ...
Views: 1607 - 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: 1603 - Experian's Intelliscore - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Kim CarpentierExperian’s most recent score system released in 2008 is known as Intelliscore Plus, which they boast is the next level in credit scoring. Intelliscore Plus takes into account hundreds of variables to offer a business score between 0-100, with 100 being the highest. Intelliscore actually ...
Views: 1601 - Show Your Passion, Advance Your Career. - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Andria CorsoPassion is defined as a strong emotion or feeling about something, or, a burst of strong emotions. We all are passionate about things in our lives: our family, children, hobbies and, hopefully our careers. I recently read the book The Corner Office by Adam Bryant. The book captures the ...
Views: 1601 - ***Peak Performance: We Experience What We Have Learned to Expect - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Jess HuffmanThe words “Peak Performance” tend to conjure up a vision of momentary flashes of brilliance. Extraordinary performances, like the 517 yard, hole-in-one, shot by golfer Mike Crean at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, in 2002. Such performances as this are like flashes of lightning; rare, ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - The Principles of Success: ‘The Winning Edge’ - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Principles of Success: ‘The Winning Edge’ Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web sites: ...
Views: 1598 - 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: 1598(1 vote) - Making Healthy Choices - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Joan JacobsMaking decisions is one of the most important aspects of our life journey and has a profound influence on the roads we take and what we encounter along the way. We can walk the roads of our life in elegance or pain. Decisions and choices direct us along the path of life and to a great extent ...
Views: 1597(2 votes) - Voice Disorder… Symptoms and causes. What is the most efficient way to conquer it? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Diana YampolskyLately, I have been attending to more and more voice disorders of all types and kinds. Majority of them have had similar symptoms, but, needless to say, not necessarily the similar causes. The symptoms usually consist of hoarseness, sore throat, pain while talking and/or singing, burning ...
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