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- Successful and Accomplished, But Are You Happy? - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Michell SmithIn today’s active corporate and wired world, achieving your goals and feeling fulfilled doesn’t have to be a chaotic, stressful affair. Being completely fulfilled means having a deeply felt irrefutable sense that you are happy, healthy, and whole. Your work and performance are deemed ...
Views: 2327 - Suicide ---- What If? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from veronica garrettSuicide – What If? What if you decided that life was too hard, that you couldn’t cope and you did not want to live anymore? What if you decided to take your own life? What if you died? What then? What if all of the mystics were right and there was a heaven, and a life after ...
Views: 1321 - Take 100 Percent Responsibility For Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from alex blackwellThis step, Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life, is the step most people are not even aware they are not living. It's analogous to being locked in jail unaware the key to freedom can be found somewhere in the cell with you. One of the greatest myths many people believe today is that we are ...
Views: 4400 - TAKE ACTION - TAKE CHARGE - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Leslie DahlTwo words caught my attention as I was reading the other day- 'DECIDE' and 'INACTION'. I got to thinking... Life is full of choices. Someone has suggested that what we are today is the sum total of the choices we have made. Whether we agree or not, there is ...
Views: 1245 - Take Charge of Your Life: Align with and Strengthen Your Internal Support System - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesUnderstanding self-direction and taking responsibility for your life is vital to your personal success. How you handle adversity, face challenges, and make everyday decisions will shape the course of your future. In the absence of self-direction you may one day discover that you are on a ...
Views: 3212 - Take the Initiative and Defeat Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryWhen conducting my seminars, I often ask leaders, “What social trends are you witnessing that are challenging your ability to effectively lead others?” A common response is, “An acceptance of mediocrity and the lack of initiative among employees.” The existence of this social trend decreases ...
Views: 1908 - Take Your Business To Profitability By Saying Yes - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was astounded. I raised $1,109. Yes, that's a lot of money and that's not what astounded me. What astounded me was that out of over 8,000 participants I was the 23rd top "fundraising participant". Frankly, I find that embarrassing. Why? Because, I hardly put any effort into raising that money, ...
Views: 1390 - Taking Action - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Willie HortonIn case you haven’t already heard, the global economy is in something of a reversal at present!! I mention this in the context of a long-standing friend mentioning to me over breakfast last Friday that his daughter “couldn’t pick up the ‘phone” to ask for some career or job-seeking advice from ...
Views: 2284 - Taking Freedom For Granted - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Billy ArcementNext month we celebrate the birthday of our nation. July 4 marks the anniversary of the formal beginning of Democracy in this country. Each year at this time, my thoughts return to a train ride across the mountains of mainland China. The year was 1983. I was participating in a technical ...
Views: 1375 - Taking Responsiblity - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Stacey PollockResponsibility is one of the biggest issues that we interact with everyday in the world around us. Whether that is concerning the interaction that we have with another person or the way we take on things inside ourselves in our own individual experiences. We are faced with the contemplation of ...
Views: 1144 - 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 - The #1 Tip For Manifestation Success - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Zoe RouthHere's the thing: we're all way too attached to manifesting stuff. We get tripped up all the time! We think it's the lover, the car, the job, the money, the hot sexy bod that is going to give us that feeling of joy and excitement. It's not any of those things. The #1 Manifestation ...
Views: 1569 - The Art of Journaling - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOne of the greatest arts I have ever learned is the art of journaling. It is an art I have been perfecting since high school. The great news is, it’s an art you can master too. I treasure the writings I have from my past, as they show how I have grown and matured over the years. When you ...
Views: 1187 - The Basics of Human Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsThe desire of pleasing is, of course, the basis of social connection. Persons who enter society with the intention of producing an effect, and of being distinguished, however clever they may be, are never agreeable. They are always tiresome, and often ridiculous. Persons, who enter life with ...
Views: 1499 - The Entitled Child - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Linda SapadinMany of today’s kids have been brought up hearing about how “special” and “smart” they are. The unintended consequence of this type of upbringing, (which, on the surface, seems like a wonderful way to build self-confidence and self-esteem), is that kids actually believe that they are special ...
Views: 2560 - The importance of having a Business Plan - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Sharyl ConstineFor almost everything in life, we need a plan, and the same thing goes for business. A business plan carries the organizational structure of a business and enabled the entrepreneur to know where he is going. Every serious businessman needs a business plan because it enables people to do ...
Views: 1316 - The Juggling Act: When You Drop the Ball - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Tracey OsborneAs busy entrepreneurs we juggle a lot of balls. Client requests, team member demands, family demands…the list goes on and on and on. When you have so many balls in the air, eventually you’re going to drop one. It happened to me today. I received an email from a client asking me if I sent a ...
Views: 1487 - The Kindness Alternative - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Lucy Grace YaldezianThere were three bumper stickers on the huge, black SUV. The one I could read the most easily said, “Your mortgage is not my responsibility.” As I pulled alongside the SUV at a stoplight, I absently glanced at the driver. Fierce eyes in a scowling face met mine with such a glare that it ...
Views: 901 - The Media: Are People Crazy If They Don't Believe What The Mainstream Media Tells Them? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone sees the world, there is a strong chance that it has been heavily influenced by the mainstream media. The reason for this is that a lot of people look towards this source of information to tell them about what is taking place around them. Normal Therefore, in ...
Views: 1712 - The Media: Does The Media Promote Intolerance? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what the propose of the media is, they may start to think about how it is there to inform people about what is taking place around them and in the world at large. Based on this outlook, it will be normal for them to look towards the media in order to be informed. In ...
Views: 1772 - The Media’s Portrayal Of Beauty: Is It Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe title of this article might seem out of place and even slightly unnecessary. You might be wondering how a word of such meaning, can be used to describe something as normal as responsibility. There might also be the chance of your thoughts being along the same lines as what I am about to ...
Views: 2484 - The Most Discouraging Things In The World - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA glass half-empty is discouraging, but not as discouraging as how misled people can be when a glass half-full is perceived as brimming over the top. War is discouraging, too, especially wars that seem to go on forever. It's as if the countries involved grow to believe that everything is ...
Views: 2245 - The New Year Plan: Are you READY? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardThe New Year means different things to different people. For some, it inspires change for the better, for others it’s just another year, and the rest of us fall somewhere in between. For the inspired, great successes will ensue. For the pseudo-inspired, great intentions will ensue for about ...
Views: 1112 - The Oxymoron: Britney Spears And Personal Responsibility - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Marsha Petrie SueBritney Spears just can’t get out of the news. She has lost visitation rights for her children, her fans are dropping like flies, ran over a photographers foot and where is her underwear? There is an Association she should join. They even have a special day of celebration – and we ...
Views: 1447 - The Pain of Seeing No Results and How to Keep Going - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Alex WiseYou know you’re not trying very hard unless you experience the bad times during your journey. The bad times are there to help you grow and make you better than you currently are. They are what you learn from the most and what will adjust your beliefs and behaviors. That’s why I don’t believe, ...
Views: 1367 - The Path to Personal accountability - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Lawrence BarbaraWhat do you normally do when something goes wrong? Do you point fingers, make excuses or take responsibility? Would you rather ask questions, play victim or blame someone else? Do you say things like: “I didn’t have enough time.” “That’s not my job.” “I didn’t know”. These are very common ...
Views: 4124 - The Power is Within You - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Zara GameTHE POWER IS WITHIN YOU. You may not be aware that you have an unbreakable, personal connection to Source Energy. It does not matter what you call this energy – a Higher Power, the Cosmos, God, Allah, or your own Higher Self. The point is that there is a greater energy out there that is ...
Views: 1523 - The Power Of Thought To Make It All Happen - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Ruth Hegarty“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?” Marianne Williamson Personal ...
Views: 1014 - The Primary Differences Between Non-profit Boarding Schools and Boot Camps for Troubled Teens - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Joe TherapistParents who are struggling to manage their teen’s behavior often turn to outside sources for help. The top options for troubled teens are often boarding school or boot camp. Both program types offer troubled teens the opportunity to change their behavior, receive counseling and therapy, and ...
Views: 1738 - The Road to Success: Adopt the Three L's- Love You, Lose the Excuses, Learn Something New - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Jaynine HowardBusiness owners, wives, and moms often find themselves short on time and energy. They are busy juggling a myriad of tasks. Remember, it only takes someone 15 seconds to sum you up and form an opinion. Whether right or wrong that is what happens. No one likes to be around a whiney person or ...
Views: 1622 - The Squawk Heard 'Round the World - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Rob WhiteWith summer approaching, I suspect there will be a lot of buzz about the best ways to travel with kids. Kid-friendly airlines. Kid-friendly airports. Kid-friendly hotels, and the like. I wish someone would write about parrot-friendly travel. Parrot-friendly airlines. Parrot-friendly airports. ...
Views: 2017 - The Super Club Mentality to Winning – And Why You Need It In Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2016 from George VlismasEven those even a little familiar with world football will know that Real Madrid sacked their manager, Rafael Benitez a few weeks ago. He was brought in under a wave of optimism, hoping that some of the magic he wove at his previous employment, elevating a very mediocre Napoli side to title ...
Views: 1566 - The Virtue of Courage - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Mike McCallCourage is one of those virtues necessary to living a good life. But what is courage? Usually, the first thing that comes to mind is bravery in the face of a threat, yet it is so much more. Let me suggest that it is the ability to choose the point that lies between cowardice and recklessness ...
Views: 16112 - The Virus - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomCoping with the virus by Rosemary Price psychic Ever since the lock down in the Uk I have had people flocking to me for readings about how they will fare doing the lock down. Unfortunately, I am an honest and realistic psychic and tarot reader so I am not going to promise anyone that they ...
Views: 869 - The Way To Avoid Your Checking Account To Turn Out To Be The Standard Bank's Piggy Bank? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Treena CopplerPeriods have adjusted from the previous 15 years or so due to the fact I started off my first job out of university as a standard bank teller. I used to be so proud to become operating within a expert environment, carrying a suit and tie, and experienced substantial aspirations to go much as a ...
Views: 922 - There are several solutions to Save A Marriage. Learn Some Valuable Suggestions. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Joesph MellbergIf you've got marriage difficulties, need support in saving your marriage or have to have some kind of marriage assistance, marriage counseling or relationship guidance that can help your relationship with your substantial other, then you definitely're are carrying out the right point: Looking ...
Views: 935 - Think Positive - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Jake AndersenThink Positive While speaking my thoughts can be a very powerful tool in developing meaningful relationships with those around me, it could also prove to be very detrimental, based on what my thoughts revolve around. With that reasoning, I feel comfortable making the assertion that before I ...
Views: 1709 - Throwaway Society: What Created The Throwaway Society? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is new or different it is often seen as better than what one has and as something that one can look forward to owning or experiencing. Once something has become ‘old’ and one is familiar with it, its effects usually lessen. So what was engaging and interesting at one point in ...
Views: 6024 - Time Saving Tips to Help Keep your Books in Order - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Rafi MalikDo you race to shuffle your time and feel bothered and under tension? The quick, surge, moment and in a hurry presence is the cutting edge lifestyle. It appears everything needs to complete properly away and at the same time. How would we keep up? How would we complete more in all the waking ...
Views: 751 - Time to Let Go Of Personal 'Stories' - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dawn BarclayWhat’s your story? You will have one, we all do. I hear many stories; sometimes I listen while an individual shares their ‘story’ for the very first time. And some have been horrendous in content: full encyclopaedias of fear, loneliness, addictions, pain, vulnerabilities, sadness, lack, ...
Views: 899 - To reduce stress - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeOnly those who manage to bring structures into his/her everyday life, are thereby reducing negative stress, which is otherwise inevitable. No structures or chaos bring long term trouble with other family members and also attract disease by itself. Such missing structures lead to lack of ...
Views: 1258 - Top 10 Benefits of Software Testing - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Advanto SoftwareTop 10 Benefits of Software Testing Software testing is the process of detecting faults in a product before it is released and becomes operational. Although there is a lack of understanding about its importance in a software development cycle, the value it can bring to a product cannot be ...
Views: 6046 - Top Leadership Skill of Responsibility and Accountability - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Leon EdwardWhat is the measure of being "responsible enough"? Below is a list of steps on how to draw responsibility out of our shells. 1. Develop self-awareness. As a leader, you should know your own strengths and weaknesses to be able to view your behavior objectively. Also, recognize your ...
Views: 5875 - Transformational Income: Conquer Your Fears - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Sara DillingerHave you had – or taken – the opportunity to evaluate yourself in terms of the ten major causes of failure that we listed yesterday? If you found this task onerous or found it difficult to be honest with yourself, you might consider asking someone who knows you well to go over the list with ...
Views: 972 - Transformational Income: What's Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Sara DillingerIt is a part of life’s tragedy – and unfairness – that millions of men and women earnestly try, work hard, and yet fail while only a few people succeed. The old saying that “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer” seems true. In preparation for his book, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon ...
Views: 944 - Types of Inventory Management Systems - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2019 from milina maratheAre you thinking of organizing your business and adding a pro aspect of electronic or online management into it? Do you find it difficult to manually manage the inflow and outflow of resources and physical components of the business into that old ragged diary of yours? Is your business suffering ...
Views: 787 - 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 - 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 ...
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