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- How to Achieve Business Success Online - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAchieving business success online pretty much involves the same amount of work and dedication as it would offline but the significant difference is the investment needed. For this reason working online has open the doors for serious entrepreneurs who would not have had the financial strength to ...
Views: 962 - 3 Common Obstacles to Online Business Success - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAchieving business success online is something that continues to challenge many aspiring internet entrepreneurs. The percentage of those starting an online business and failing to make a profit is very high considering the extraordinary opportunity internet marketing presents. For little or even ...
Views: 1782 - Find Your Light & Shine! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Michelle CastoEvery person who has performed amazing feats, discovered something useful for the world, entertained us through their artistic or athletic expression, and who live what most consider “the life” are no different than you in numerous ways. The one way they might be different, though, is that ...
Views: 1071 - Being a One Parent Family - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from PD RiversAfter a divorce a single parent can find him/herself in a pit of confusion.It is time to sit down and consider how your new family is going to function because that's what you are; a family. You may be missing one component that has been with you for a while but those of you who are left now ...
Views: 1640 - The Causes of Procrastination and How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsWhat is procrastination? Defined, it is: delaying, deferring, or putting off an action until a later date. This may seem innocuous and even justified in some cases, but it is really one of the biggest traps you will encounter on your path towards personal development and achievement. ...
Views: 1435(3 votes) - Tips for Overcoming Poor Habits - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsEverybody has a habit or personality trait that they wished they could be rid of. Smoking, nail biting and hair twirling are all good examples of these kinds of habits, which can seem difficult if not impossible to overcome. I personally believe that all behavior can be changed, however, and the ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Understanding Consistency - How to Maintain Your Focus? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsOne of the biggest culprits for failure -- that is, people not doing what they set out to do -- is consistency. By “consistency” I’m simply referring to the ability to stick with a course of action once you’ve decided on it, and not getting distracted by the first shiny object that crosses your ...
Views: 8248 - Ten Reasons We Choose Not to Succeed - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Alex WorkPeople from all types of background have gone on to achieve success at staggering heights. We've all heard this song and dance before; that it doesn't matter where you are from or what your circumstances were, but rather, where you are going. Since success and background are independent, it ...
Views: 1694 - Who Rules Your Mind? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from William DiedrichWho rules your mind? If you are like most people, it probably isn't you. That would require clarity. That would require discipline. Thoughts are powerful. They determine your experience, and they influence the experience of others. You can choose to be clear and to discipline your mind. The ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - Finally . . . Let’s Execute the Project! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Mark ReedWe began our "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Project Management Lifecycle with Phase One - Concept and Feasibility where we secured agreement with our Project Customer on the definition of the project's objectives and a high level time and cost against those objectives. Then we ...
Views: 1485(5 votes) - How To Become a Complementary Therapist, Holistic Practitioner or Spiritual Entrepreneur With a Plan! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Iona MeadeWhether you have just become a therapist or have been running your holistic/spiritual practice for years, having a vision, a plan and a clear mental image of how you want align your private practice building with your desired lifestyle and what action steps to take is an essential ingredient to ...
Views: 2781 - What Does Stewardship Have To Do With Living A Rich Life? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Beau HendersonMuch of the reason why so many people today live lives that are meager, unfulfilled, and empty has to do with this concept of stewardship. Stewardship is a term that isn’t heard much these days. While the use of the word seems a little outdated, the concept can be considered timeless. ...
Views: 1132 - 10 Tips for Writing Emails - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Alvah ParkerThis article was written because this past week I have seen three examples of emails that were read by people other than the intended recipient. In one case an attorney published a whole email exchange between the attorney and an applicant for an associate position in her firm. It should have ...
Views: 2612(1 vote) - Keep 'The Secret' a secret - why it is wrong - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Mark EyreMany of you will know about one of the iconic books of the recent self-help movement, the 'Secret'. Indeed, to call it a book ignores the DVD and the CD's that bear the same title. It also ignores the movement of disciples that has sprouted up around it. Now, as one who judges a group at ...
Views: 3352(5 votes) - Making Wise Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Kate IrwinHave you ever felt apprehensive about making an important decision which could affect the rest of your life? Does making even minor decisions can send you into a state of anxiety when you begin thinking of all the options and things that could go wrong? Making wise decisions can be ...
Views: 2355 - Get Through That To-Do List! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Tracey D'AvieroBeing a small business owner or a solopreneur can sometimes mean an endless list of things 'to-do' - either things to market your business, grow your business, manage your business or even just run it. If you're like me, you probably have put yourself and your business to the bottom of your ...
Views: 1872(6 votes) - Understanding Words, An End To Conflicts and Anger - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from David SamuelWords are our main form of communication. Words have the greatest power to make us happy or sad, aggravated or elated. How can something that has no actual material reality have such a powerful effect over us emotionally and physically? Here is a very old thought that gives an idea of how we ...
Views: 2891 - Leaving the nest - Are you ready to let go and live? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHave you been living a safe and secure, but unexciting life? Are you ready to leave the nest? Have you been settling into a life of less than satisfying comfort and less than optimal emotional, relational, financial and spiritual success? What is a nest? The online Thesaurus offers these ...
Views: 5489(1 vote) - What is this thing called Addictions? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWhen I began working in the field of addiction 30 years ago, most clients were automatically labeled addicts, (yes, shocking but true) just as most clinicians were either recovered individuals or members of addiction-troubled families. Of course, the field has evolved and what was once held to ...
Views: 1843 - Time Management - Bridge from Failure to Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehBridge the gap from failure to success with scheduling. Time management! What a concept! I think everyone loves to have their hand and their control on the dials and control of their time. Don’t you? In this short article, I do my best to give you some access to the way you are relating to ...
Views: 2992(2 votes) - Seven Is the Number of Completion - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Candace HouseDo you feel like your life is spinning off kilter? Are you left feeling as if something is missing? Here are 7 steps to help you to find your way. 1. Know What You Want. Many professionals choose their careers because someone told them they would be good in a particular field. Another is ...
Views: 2082(6 votes) - Self Talk Tips - How to Banish Negative Self Talk in 3 Proven Steps - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Michelle PrinceThoughts have power. They drive our decisions, our goals, our dreams, and ultimately our lives. Are you living the life you've always dreamed of living? If not, then what were you thinking? What were you telling yourself all these years to get where you are today? Did you believe you were ...
Views: 2094(1 vote) - 10 Life Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinIn the wake of the BP oil spill, we face a major environmental disaster. Hundreds of animals are dead, and even more are in danger. It could take years for affected areas to fully recover. As cleanup efforts are ongoing, engineers are still trying to work out the best method to control or ...
Views: 12679(9 votes) - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from William CottringerWhat You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. by Bill Cottringer “There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.” ~ Russian Proverb. What you don't know about a situation is what usually results in not feeling good about things, especially about the gap between where ...
Views: 3782(6 votes) - Tuning Up Muscles and Mind - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberMy husband is a very fine musician, and as our business has grown, he has had less time to devote to practicing the violin. When he was able to start regularly practicing again recently, he soon found he had lost several pounds. How could that be? Violin is a very physical instrument. He ...
Views: 2233(2 votes) - Music Mastery and Confidence - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberWhen students master a piece of music that seemed at first impossible, they develop confidence and persistence that can help them in academics and whatever they set out to do. I have seen this again and again teaching violin at the St. Louis School of Music. Students who apply themselves ...
Views: 2023(2 votes) - Life Skills From Music Education - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberIn teaching young people to play violin and ocarina, I see them also learning skills that will help them in their studies, life and work. One of the amazing things about music education is how students pick up these skills through the process of learning to play an instrument. Through music ...
Views: 3611(2 votes) - Do You Rub Your Thoughts the Wrong Way? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere is a phrase, “That person rubs me the wrong way,” that basically means the person (though it also could be a situation) doesn’t make you feel good. You, at times, do this with your thoughts (most of us do); so what works to shift this? Esther Hicks of Abraham fame has a video on ...
Views: 3106(3 votes) - YES, but .... What is your excuse? - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Suzi MorrisWhen I hear this expression, I become intensely interested. I really want to hear what follows the “Yes, BUT” because it always amazes me - the excuses people choose to use to keep themselves stuck. I find it incredible that people are happy to just sit with the excuse and not think about ...
Views: 2180(2 votes) - LOST (in the Closet) - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from James ReeceOur youngest is a senior at a very nice state college an hour or two north of here. Freshman year he set off with an entire car load of stuff that freshman typically set off with including a nice winter jacket. Now admittedly he was never the winter jacket sort of child once past the age of 10. ...
Views: 1966 - Get in Trouble on Purpose - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Keith VarnumWhy would someone want to get in trouble on purpose? Well, if you were a masochist? Or an idiot? Or crazy? Or all of the above? No, it’s more like someone who’s decided to “play with trouble” as a lifestyle choice! I learned this edgy approach to life from my unusual parents. As many ...
Views: 2304 - Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Sharon MikrutWe often hear people talking about whether someone's glass is half full or half empty, which is really a metaphor for how someone views their life or the world around them. If someone is negative or pessimistic, people might regard them as seeing their glass half empty. When people view their ...
Views: 7090(1 vote) - It's Always Going to be Something - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN(original distribution in early April 2010) Passover and Easter are upon us. New Year’s Day is a fading memory and so, probably, are those New Year’s resolutions for change and self-improvement. One of the most common resolutions is to achieve a healthier lifestyle—eating the right foods, ...
Views: 2305(3 votes) - Did You Divorce Your Business Plan? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Ann PottsThe title of this article assumes you have actually created a business plan at some point. Though truth be told, many small business owners never do. And even in large organizations where strategic plans are an annual tradition, leaders often put them on the shelf once it’s done. Why do we ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Objectives Goals and Becoming Successful - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Heather SchoolerIs setting goals still valid in the 21st century? There is a lot of talk in the success industry about setting goals. The question is being posed around the validity of goal setting. Some people feel that goal setting is a waste of time and others feel that it is still valid as a tool for ...
Views: 4044(1 vote) - Goal Achieving and Becoming Successful The Friendship Factor - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Heather SchoolerWhen you are looking to set goals and become successful, there is a key factor that many people miss. What people fail to realize is that their friends may be holding them back from achieving the dreams, goals, or vision they have for their life. You may remember the old birds of a feather ...
Views: 2558(5 votes) - One “Small” Secret To Big Career Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Susannah LippmanIf I could offer you a seemingly “little” tip that could literally make a huge difference in your success over your entire career, would you take it? If other people’s work is praised over yours, if they appear to make fewer mistakes, if they’re chosen for plumb assignments, they may not ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - “Independence vs. Dependence: 4 Skills You Must Learn to Have Successful Relationships Now!” - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownIn my experience as a Behavior Specialist and Licensed Clinician for over 13 years, the amount of independence or dependence you have in your relationships is often an indication of the level of your psychological and emotional health and a predictor of how successful your relationships will be ...
Views: 6189(2 votes) - Are you at Risk of Career Burnout? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Sonia GallagherAre you at Risk of Career Burnout? Career burnout or job burnout syndrome is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long-term exposure to demanding, stressful, and pressure filled work situations. Burnout is the cumulative result of persistent stress at work. What ...
Views: 2595(4 votes) - Most Common Self- Inflicted Obstacles to Your Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherWhen you experience life through the tainted glass of negative self beliefs, you create obstacles for yourself on a regular basis. In general, you don’t even realize that you are doing it. Instead, you focus on the difficult time that you are having in reaching your goal or creating the change ...
Views: 2725(1 vote) - Winners Give Up Worrying About Health Care Reform (And Other Things They Can’t Control, Like Their Brackets!) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOI’ve been listening to the news on the radio a lot more the past few weeks. I, like many of you have been following the debate over this Health Care Reform Bill. I’ve listened to both “conservative” radio and NPR. I find the disparity between the interpretations of “facts” fascinating. I have ...
Views: 1902(3 votes) - Mobbing Can Mask Discrimination - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Gail ElliottRegardless of the progress made through legislation over the years, discrimination and bigotry still exist and utilize more subtle tactics to exclude perceived undesirables from groups and organizations of all kinds. Although mobbing is usually described as a status-blind form of harassment it ...
Views: 3234(12 votes) - Secrets To Reducing Your Individual And Family Healthcare Insurance Rates - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Alston BalkcomIf we desire the best individual and family health care insurance cost we need to do several things. We should think about buying a plan with a higher deductible. We should comparison shop for insurance frequently. We should make an effort to be be less likely to need care. When comparing ...
Views: 1597 - Align Your Life With Your Values: Get Down to the Core - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Donna Marie Thompson“Integrity is not so much a value in itself; it is rather the value that guarantees all the other values. “ Anonymous Your core values govern the way you live and the way you respond to life. They govern the way you react to situations that present themselves. Your core values help to ...
Views: 5945(14 votes) - Children Facing Adult Diseases – Who is Responsible? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Dawn K AldrichThe reports and statistics are out. The percentage of children who are overweight has doubled over the past 30 years. It is neither a surprise nor a secret – we see it with our own eyes. As our society has made great progress over the years in many areas of health, our children now face a major ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - No more excuses! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from M.K. Joneshttp://www.examiner.com/x-10130-Cincinnati-Communication-Skills-Examiner~y2009m10d9-No-more-excuses
Views: 1673(4 votes) - Are You Staying Focused ? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloToday I start with a quote. “Lay hold of today's task and you will not depend so much upon tomorrow's.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4B.C.–65A.D.) Roman philosopher and statesman Spring is almost here. You can feel it in the air. With spring all kinds of reasons to put off working your business ...
Views: 2179(3 votes) - Do your business and succeed, or get off the pot - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonBusiness and financial uncertainty is certain... just like taxes are. And between you and me, if you are wondering how you can create a positive, lasting impact when your world may look and feel shaky instead of solid, here is the answer: You, the small business owner, need to become ...
Views: 2015(2 votes) - The Chase Without the Dream - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Lyndsey ShafferIf you feel as though your constant work and effort are to no avail, you may not possess a clear enough vision for yourself. Do you take inspired action or have you merely busied yourself with tasks seemingly related to your dreams? Do you know what has prompted you to take action and pursue ...
Views: 2012(2 votes) - Time Management: Discover 7 Ways to Best Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Nathan AmaralHenry David Thoreau said, “It is not enough to be busy. The question is what are you busy about.” Time management is about taking the finite amount of time we are given, and using it in the most productive way possible. We all have the same 24 hours in a day to accomplish our goals. Our life is ...
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