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- 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) - 3 Essential Time Management Tools - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaOne thing that the New Year brings on is the desire to get organized, or reorganized, as the case may be. Managing your business depends a great deal on time management. If you are not managing your time efficiently you will tend to have lack of focus, scattered energy, projects never get ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - Are people really choosing to stay unemployed? Really? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOAre people really choosing to stay unemployed? Really? These comments are from a discussion I had with a man in Michigan. How do we motivate, inspire, reach and help here? The following is a response from a man in Michigan to a community where I posed the preceding question. I have the ...
Views: 4635(2 votes) - Fall Festivities - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt is that time of year again when there are fall activities, celebrations and parties to attend every which way you seem to turn. The flyers are posted at work, the invites arrive in your mailbox, evites show up in your inbox and there simply doesn’t seem to be enough time to attend all. Be ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - Figuring it out vs. Working it out - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jonathan M FlaksA lot of people come to me and tell me they’re stuck. They are trying to figure out something or another, and they can’t seem to figure it out. Whether it’s getting more clients, making the right staffing decisions, making more money, finding time to exercise, etc, people often feel like they’re ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Golf is Like Management Because . . . - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Patricia PitselI was in a golf tournament a couple of weeks ago – first time I have golfed since last year. The weather was good, the company agreeable, and the course in excellent condition. Now, to understand the point I am going to make (and yes, there is a point), you need to understand that I ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - Is That the Truth? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportEarlier this year, a client expressed excitement that Oprah, the woman who has everything, was going to admit that even she couldn’t lose weight and keep it off. I didn’t know what Oprah was going to say during her January show about her weight and living her best life. I only know what is true ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Like Mother, Like Daughter? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Karen SchachterWe moms have a tough path to walk as we help our daughters navigate the sometimes choppy waters of growing up girl. It's our job to protect our children and do our best to keep them safe and healthy, yet we also have to allow them to grow, stretch and learn from their own mistakes. It's a fine ...
Views: 1073(4 votes) - Staying Power - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are totally getting closer to your goals. You are feeling better because you are taking action, being aware and following through and these are very important elements for success. Remember to be kind to yourself and do not expect perfection. There may be days when everything you ...
Views: 1127(6 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) - The Secret Life of Bullies: Why They Do It and How to Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanWhy do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it's easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve problems. Bullying is the proverbial “easy way out,” and sadly, some kids take it. Look at men ...
Views: 3220(4 votes) - What happens when you “What if?” - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankIt was 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, and I was walking out of the movie theater with a giant knot in the pit of my stomach. I had just seen the movie “2012?. After going in with much anticipation and knowing that I would need to keep a strong mind to be able to stay positive in the midst of ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Overcoming Fear Of Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Karen DonaldIn my last article regarding goal setting, I outlined some keys for accountability. This is an important element of your success for many reasons, answering to someone else is an area that is comfortable for many. Another reason that you may need to have someone push or monitor you is because ...
Views: 2897(7 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #6 Promote your Values - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"When you achieve complete congruence between your values and your goals, like a hand in a glove, you feel strong, happy, healthy, and fully integrated as a person. You develop a kind of courage that makes you completely unafraid to make decisions and take action. Your whole life improves when ...
Views: 1556(3 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) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Peter RadfordGeographical Interpretations Australia In Australia, all forms of bankruptcy are governed by legislation that is entitled The Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Commonwealth). According to this, the act of becoming bankrupt is only available to individuals. In the case of companies classified as ...
Views: 1246(3 votes) - Battling the Bully - Standing Up for Yourself with Confidence and Assertiveness - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhen I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, ...
Views: 3814(3 votes) - Be the Architect of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelThere is one big flaw in how we are taught to live. It is imposed upon us at birth, and as we get older, people forget to tell us one big rule about living an abundant and happy life. So we go through life believing our destinies are in the hands of those who control our resources. Those who ...
Views: 4398(3 votes) - 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) - Are You Fulfilling the King's Mandate? Here Are Tips to Get You Going! - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionImagine your best friend has just invited you to his wedding, and told you to invite everyone you know to the special event. Those who hear of the event will be the ones who are lucky enough to attend it. If you do not share this good news, you will be guilty of not obeying the order. So it ...
Views: 4521(7 votes) - RELATIONSHIPS ARE MIRRORS - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyRelationships are Mirrors! We are all social creatures that thrive on connecting with others. Our prime relationship is with ourselves, and the attitude that we have towards ourselves serves as a pair of colored glasses through which we view everyone and everything around us! Our ...
Views: 2877(4 votes) - The Importance of the Quality of Your Character; How to Achieve the Balance Required for Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from David SamuelSpiritual growth relies, in my opinion after decades of self work and study along with meeting many remarkable and unremarkable people, on the cultivation of your morals, personality and character. A strong character with correct standards and morals is the first prerequisite step a normal ...
Views: 1480(4 votes) - The Pat on the Back - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is nothing better than having someone verbally "pat you on the back." It doesn’t matter what the pat on the back is for…you just know that it makes you feel good, lifts you up and boosts your spirit. It would be great if we all had someone give us a verbal ‘pat on the back’ every day, ...
Views: 2063(5 votes) - What, Happiness is up to me! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Delrae J. BantzHave you noticed how when you are in that kind of high from a new relationship, that all sorts of things start happening for the good? We have the tendency to claim it was because of this new person in our lives. We tend to give our power away to the relationship. As I contemplate about what ...
Views: 1074(5 votes) - NOW IS THE TIME FOR TRUTH, INTEGRITY, AND PASSIONATE ACTION - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyNow is the time for TRUTH, INTEGRITY and PASSIONATE ACTION Are you ready to tap into a brand new, limitless flow of empowering opportunities that will powerfully pave the way for pure joy, incredible wealth, and phenomenal success in your life? In actuality, there is nothing outside of you ...
Views: 1548(12 votes) - Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Make a Commitment to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Linda PucciHow good are you at keeping your word? Many of us try very hard to keep our commitments to others. We try to call if we say we will. We make every effort to show up when others are counting on us. We try to get projects done on time. We don't promise things we can't deliver. We want ...
Views: 7144(19 votes) - How to apologize to someone? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Dia ThabetWe all know what an apology is. It is an expression of remorse and guilt because of what you said or done to someone that caused him pain, hurt his feelings, or turned him down. How many times have you said something that caused pain to someone? It happens so often that when we are angry, ...
Views: 5149(12 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #1 - Be a Person of Integrity - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"To reach great heights, a person needs to have great depth." (Anonomous) When someone becomes your dream partner, they choose to actively help you to acheive success. They become your informal sales force and, done properly, you become theirs. The right person's word of mouth can be just ...
Views: 1931(13 votes) - ***Laid Off? Ask Yourself These Important Questions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Arleen HannichHave you ever noticed that "good" things often come out of "bad" things? Events or situations we see as disasters in our life can actually change our life in profound and wonderful ways. I believe layoffs offer many individuals a sacred opportunity to re-examine their lives. For many of us, ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Power Through your Problems - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Daniel BrittonWhether you call them challenges, opportunities or big hairy problems, the only people without them are in the graveyard. Someone once said don’t wish for smaller problems, wish you were better. The fact that you have problems at all are signs of growth, progress and movement. Once we set a goal ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - 5 Things To Realize Your Dream - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhat is the price you are prepared to pay for your dream to come true? I'll tell you what I'm NOT prepared to sacrifice: my health, my marriage, my values, my integrity. Everything else is up for grabs. That means writing articles on weekends while hubby surfs the internet. That means ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - A Discussion on Safety and Hunting Accidents - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from William HayesHunting seems dangerous just by its very nature. But what are the facts? Every year there are appx 800 non-fatal hunting accidents and 100 fatal. When considering the large amount of hunters nation-wide (appx 20 million), one could come to the conclusion that hunting is fairly safe. Of course, ...
Views: 3488(2 votes) - 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) - An Oath To You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I take an oath to you. What exactly does an oath mean? It is a solemn promise to fulfill a pledge and it usually involves invoking a witness. There all types of people in all different professions that take an oath. Some people don’t need to take an oath. They live every single day as if the ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview Bankruptcy may be defined as the legally declared inability of an individual or organisation to pay their creditors, who represent a third party which supplied, to the individual or organisation, a product or service for which they are legally entitled to receive full settlement. ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Peter RadfordGeographical Interpretations Brazil In the case of Brazil, the Bankruptcy Law applies solely to private companies. However, there are a few specified categories that are deemed to constitute an exception, and these include: Financial institutions, credit cooperatives, those designated as ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Peter RadfordGeographical Interpretations Canada Bankruptcy Process In Canada, the bankruptcy process is divided into three stages: Initiation Interim Discharge Initiation Stage An insolvent person may avoid bankruptcy by either establishing mutually acceptable arrangements with the ...
Views: 1903(2 votes) - Be Your Own Tipping Point - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Young KimWe often remember the people who symbolize a movement, but forget all the people who came beforehand to create that movement. We remember the dates, but forget all the events that lead up to that moment to make that moment possible. These historical figures weren’t just in the right place at the ...
Views: 2212(7 votes) - Holiday Season... A time for Gratitude or Unsolicited Advice/Ridicule - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Tricia DyckaThe Holiday Season is a wonderful time for us to reconnect with our family and friends. We might have seen some of them just yesterday, and for others, many months or years have passed. We gather together enjoying a variety of delicious foods and beloved company, hopefully sharing a peaceful ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - How To Ensure Customers and Employees Recognize Your Organization’s Value - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Pat LynchOrganizations cannot optimize their business results unless their customers and their employees clearly recognize the significant value they provide. How can you discover whether these two important groups really see this value? Ask them. To discover whether your customers perceive the ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Hard Earned Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreCan you count the times you have... - stopped smoking and some time later started again - attempted to get rid of unhealthy weight and quit the program before you got to your goal - reached a healthy weight goal then, over time, gained it back - stopped abusing a legal or illegal drug or ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - 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) - Put Accountability To Work In Your Organization - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinIs accountability elusive in your organization? If you're like most leaders, you regularly deal with work force issues that get in the way of your organization's success. Here you have all this talent at your fingertips, yet goals are not being met and your business isn't nearly as successful as ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - Sacred Body: Body as Your Temple - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyIn the New Testament of the Holy Bible is the text about our bodies as a temple. "...that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own." 1 Corinthians 6:19. Many have discussed the debate about our physical bodies belong to God ...
Views: 2697(1 vote) - Self-Accountability Empowers Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Young KimHaving a strong sense of self-accountability is the cornerstone of success and productivity. Self-accountability simply means you are holding yourself responsible for your successes and failures. Most of us feel a sense of accountability towards our managers, co-workers, clients, customers, ...
Views: 2074(4 votes) - Seven Ways to Make Unpopular Ideas Appealing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonIt’s a great feeling to successfully persuade people to support and help you implement your ideas. Yet sometimes, positive acceptance is elusive. New ideas and suggestions for improvement can scare people who resist change. When you have a difficult time convincing your colleagues to believe in ...
Views: 1367(2 votes) - Staff Room Sabotage - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWherever it is that you reside during your working hours there is always a place to go to enjoy your breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack time pick-me-up. Usually there is a special room that provides you with an environment to sit down, regroup and enjoy your chosen fare for a short period of ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - Taking Responsibility for Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Wendy ZelleaThe time has come for us to take responsibility for our lives. Let's put it this way, even if we do not take the responsibility, we are still responsible so we might as well step up to the plate now and realize that everything that happens to us in our personal lives, our country, our world and ...
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