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- 5 Secret Questions the Positively Successful Ask Daily - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Joey FaucetteWhile studying Great Depression businesses created by successful entrepreneurs, I discovered five core practices that were daily habits for them. They asked themselves five questions daily that charted their course to success. You become a successful business person, also, by asking yourself ...
Views: 1537 - 5 Secret Steps the Positively Successful Take in Response to Change - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Joey FaucetteI live in a part of the U.S. that received a once-a-decade snowfall last week. At least 12,000 flights were cancelled. Millions of people were home from work, rearranging untold numbers of meetings and assignments. Such rapid change is commonplace in our world today. Snow is forecast. Other ...
Views: 1487 - 5 Success Strategies You MUST Implement to Resolve Issues with Money, Health, Weight Relationships, Career, Time Management, Procrastination & More… - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from KG StilesDISCOVER WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK from realizing your dreams! Here are the Five Success Strategies you must implement to Experience Success in any area of your life. Use these Five KEYS for Success to resolve your issues with: MONEY HEALTH WEIGHT RELATIONSHIPS CAREER TIME ...
Views: 1673 - 6 Intentional Moves to Maximize Your Spring Break - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tameka WilliamsonSpring Break is finally here and you are excited. No school, classes or teachers for one whole week, I can relate to your excitement. What are your plans? Are you doing the big beach trip to Daytona Beach? Or will you just sleep in and do nothing for a week? I would like to encourage you to ...
Views: 1454 - 6 Modern Tools That Can Help You Start With a Journaling Journey - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Musa Mawanda Ph. DOne of the most effective ways towards unlocking self-growth is journaling. It helps us express emotions and experiences, manage interpersonal tensions, and grow self-awareness, but it also helps us maintain a constant log of our lives. Journaling used to be a pen-and-paper operation, but ...
Views: 405 - 7 Keys to Living An Inspired Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Thomas GargiulaKeY 1: You MUST Take Responsibility For Your Life a. No matter what has happened in the past and no matter what cards you were dealt, you have to take ownership and responsibility for your life. Laying blame on others and on your situation simply prolongs anything that you would view as a ...
Views: 1250 - A Guide to Choosing a Good Photographer for Your Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2022 from punit shuklaPhotographic artists are tracked down in overflow. You will find numerous who run their own show and numerous other people who work under large names. It is crucial to properly investigate things to recognize a decent picture taker. This will guarantee your photos come out flawlessly and stay ...
Views: 455 - A Lesson from Shaving Cream - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Joe FarchtI had minor surgery and my left hand was bandaged so all my fingers and hand were covered in one huge bandage. That forced me to make some changes in my routines. Shaving was one of those habitual behaviors that require a small adjustment. There is a big lesson in that adjustment. Let me ...
Views: 1139 - A Lesson in Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryAlthough title, power, fame, and wealth may indicate a person in a position of leadership, that alone does not give credence to being an effective leader. This is illustrated every day in the failures and incompetence of many in positions of power as they fail to understand that genuine ...
Views: 1350 - A New Kind of Charisma - by Submitted on May 12, 2021 from Kara McDuffeeMany people have heard of the word "charisma." We all know those charismatic people that light up a room, draw our attention, and gather engaged folks around them. Charisma is defined as someone’s ability to attract, charm, and influence those around them. When we think of charismatic people, ...
Views: 567 - A New Kind of Charisma - by Submitted on May 12, 2021 from Kara McDuffeeMany people have heard of the word "charisma." We all know those charismatic people that light up a room, draw our attention, and gather engaged folks around them. Charisma is defined as someone’s ability to attract, charm, and influence those around them. When we think of charismatic people, ...
Views: 578 - A Realistic Approach to Reducing Unhappiness and Preventing Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Peggy FergusonWhile many conflicted and combative couples stay together through the holidays to not disappoint the kids or the extended family members, other couples who may have not even been thinking about divorce, begin to feel discouraged, disappointed, and disenchanted after the holidays and decide to ...
Views: 2317 - A Simple Mindset Shift That Created A Multi-million Dollar Business - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Chris MakellDuring a recent webcast, I hosted with a highly successful and multi-million dollar CEO, I learned several “insider secrets” about how she created not one, but two network marketing businesses that each yielded over a million dollars, annually! I was riveted by each tip, insight and strategy she ...
Views: 1413 - A Struggle To Survive - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Susan DykesEach of us has a past and we have a future. What we do with the life that we are given is up to us. Family beliefs mold our every being. But as we age, these beliefs become challenged and entangled in the many webs of our peers, co-workers, and our own mind. Our emotions are formed before ...
Views: 1675 - A Tough Call: Agree To Be Spied on... or Get Fired - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaAccording to recent Ernst & Young research, emerging use of technologies presents huge privacy risks , but the privacy regulations fall behind. We can see this gap in the workplace environment. An employee's privacy is hardly protected anymore. Let us look closer at this issue. To keep an ...
Views: 2226 - A Valuable Time Management Tool - The Ability to Say No - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cindy HartmanPeople often remark that they have trouble with time management. They don’t have enough time in the day. They are always running behind. They rarely meet deadlines. If only they could manage their time better. Saying one short little word – no - can be the most important time management skill ...
Views: 2881 - About Potential - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Jurgen Grosse-HeitmeyerWe are capable of achieving a lot more than we were told we are capable of achieving. By comparing what we have achieved in the past and telling ourselves that that is all we are capable of achieving in the future, we are limiting our own potential, never finding out what we are really capable ...
Views: 1328 - Additional Thoughts: Needs, Wants, Values and Priorities - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked with an executive who stated with certitude that his family was his number one priority. He also lamented the fact that he spent virtually no time with his wife and kids. I responded that priorities are defined by how and where we spend our time and that, by definition, his family ...
Views: 1514 - An everyday habit that ruins careers - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Karen DegenProcrastination isn’t just a bad habit; it’s an affliction ruining the lives of nearly 1 million New Zealanders. Research has found that one person in five suffers so badly from the problem that their careers are threatened. At its best procrastination is time wasting and at its worst it’s a ...
Views: 2503 - Anatomy Of An Injury: A Series Of Bad Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Carl PotterThe Casper, Wyoming Star-Tribune ran a sad story about a family who had lost their mother in an automobile crash and their uninsured home and possessions to a fire. Two sons had narrowly escaped death in a rollover auto accident. The family is suffering from a series of bad decisions. ...
Views: 843 - Anatomy Of An Injury: A Series Of Bad Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Carl PotterThe Casper, Wyoming Star-Tribune ran a sad story about a family who had lost their mother in an automobile crash and their uninsured home and possessions to a fire. Two sons had narrowly escaped death in a rollover auto accident. The family is suffering from a series of bad decisions. ...
Views: 932 - Are You a Secret People Pleaser? [quiz] - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurWhat would happen if you said Yes to everything you were asked to do? You might end up in one of these situations: •Damitri had a to-do list of over 70 items, and he felt like he was always disappointing someone. •Amie spent almost a third of her workweek dealing with email, and worried ...
Views: 1832 - Are You A Victim of Your Thinking? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Rand GolletzMy business passion is helping executives get out of their own way. Some of that work involves helping them come to terms with the business implications of the following: The human brain is geared, at least in part, to keep us comfortable and that "comfort" rather than "truth" predisposes us to ...
Views: 1588 - Are You An Asset Or A Liability For Your Success? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonThere are so many ways to create a successful business, sometimes it can be confusing. Everyone seems to be an expert, selling the best way to get there, the easiest route, the fastest path. But all of these methods and strategies are often missing the most important key to your success. They ...
Views: 1111 - Are You An Expert Or A Thought Leader? - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Holly ChantalI remember when I first started my coaching business and the idea of saying I was an expert gave me a queasy feeling in my stomach. After all, who was I to say I was an expert? Wouldn't that be bragging or worse - wouldn't I be laughed at if I didn't know the answer to a question? These ...
Views: 1276 - Are You Into Action or Into Complaining? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI recently had one of those life flashbacks that can make your stomach turn. For me, it was all the complaining I use to do. I would whine about the injustices of my life. Raising my fist to The Big Guy and exclaiming how could you do this to me. It was easy to sit around and do nothing ...
Views: 1367 - Are you operating without a personal plan? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Hope TackaberryIf you’re in business or know anything about business, you’ve undoubtedly heard about business plans or strategic plans, right? No self-respecting business would operate without one, right? Right! So why do we? “I’m not a business!” you say? Well, humans are very much like businesses. We have ...
Views: 1266 - Are You Really Who You Say You Are? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I “pounded the pavement” looking for opportunity. I tried just about everything; except one thing; being myself. What I discovered was this; as long as I tried to be someone other than who I am, my success was always an arms distance away. Are you trying to be someone you’re not? ...
Views: 1310 - Are You Still Struggling After Your Divorce is Final? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Deborah HainesSome people hope that as soon as divorce paperwork is finalized they may feel far better because the process is through and plenty of time has passed. For some this will not be the situation and just because the legal portion may be settled does not suggest that the work to be performed with ...
Views: 1566 - Asking Questions - Dealing with Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Awais AsifEveryday, as we walk our daily routine, there is a constant internal dialogue happening. Whether we are working, relaxing, having meals or taking a walk, our mind is prevailed by this never ending chain of questions. It is very significant to ask questions and it is very important to try to ...
Views: 2162 - Authentic Accountability - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisAuthentic Accountability Accountability is the backbone of success. Without accountability, dreams, and ambitions will almost always fall by the wayside. With accountability, motivation levels go up, things get done even when the effort doesn’t seem worth it, and goals get accomplished. So ...
Views: 5156 - Avoid Alienating Your Friends and Partners with These Principles - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Shellee HaleAlienating your friends and partners directly or indirectly can ruin your friendships and career opportunities in the future. Here are five principles to think about utilizing to decrease your chances of self-inflicting alienation. 1. Do not withhold favors or being helpful when possible, a ...
Views: 2429 - BE KIND TO YOURSELF - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersSelf Deprecating Comments Have No Place in Your Head On the path to the heart it is important to love yourself. Loving yourself is more than saying “I love you” in front of a mirror. Loving yourself provides a deep feeling of being grounded and inner peace. Not that long ago, I was ...
Views: 1523 - Be Respectable - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Jef MenguinGet people to respect you. That is a good advice. The Unreasonable Man thinks otherwise. Losers demand respect all the time. That is reasonable. And that is their biggest mistake. They think that they need people's respect to be successful, to be significant. The Unreasonable Man does not ...
Views: 2967 - Behind the Scenes of My Experience - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Linda RadfordHave you ever perceived life as a play, and what is happening behind the scenes as important as what is happening on stage? I am going to out on a limb by sharing a new perception I just received from a car accident Monday night February 27, 2012. If you do not agree, I honor your opinion. Yet ...
Views: 1409 - 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 - Being “Too Busy” Can Cheat You Out of a Fabulous Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Joe FarchtThere are probably many things you’d like to do but simply don’t have the time for. You’re just too busy to do them! Here are some changes you can make so that you accomplish the things that are truly important to you. If you experience this feeling, then it’s time to sit down and make a list ...
Views: 4383 - Best GST Software in Pune - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2019 from milina maratheOnce GST is launched in India, businesses that comply with GST rules will operate under various regulations. This means that regular submissions of financial records and audits are required. Choosing good GST software is important to your business because you don't change the software often. ...
Views: 709 - Blame: Why Do Some People Always Blame Others? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor change to take place and progress to be made, there needs to an element of responsibility. And this applies to all areas of one’s life; without it, something might stay as it is or simply get a lot worse. But while this is evident, it doesn’t mean that someone will take responsibility ...
Views: 4113 - Book Review: Flipping The Switch...: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using The QBQ! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 3269 - Book Review: QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability in Work and in Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 5843 - Book Review: The Power of Personal Accountability: Achieve What Matters To You - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 2461 - Book Review: Torts and Compensation, Personal Accountability and Social Responsibility for Injury - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 1172 - Book Review: What Really Matters: Service, Leadership, People, and Values - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 1206 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Blame Others For How They Feel? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one takes responsibility for how they feel, they are going to be seen as mature and self aware. And yet when one doesn’t take responsibility for how they feel in the majority of cases, they are likely to be seen as lacking awareness and being undeveloped. But while an outside observer ...
Views: 2209 - Boycott National Be Nasty Day - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Eve RojasAs if there wasn’t enough ill will in this world, some nimrod – or a drove of them – believed we desperately needed a National Be Nasty Day. I ask you to join me in a Be Nasty Day Boycott against the poor behavior this absurd day celebrates. The selection of a day to be nasty to our fellow ...
Views: 1603 - Bringing The Passion Back To Your Life - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Kate SinerYou have probably heard me say this a bunch by now but your life is what you make it. If it is lacking passion then, it is your job to bring it back. Sometimes, this requires a mental shift. Sometimes, this requires taking action to create more of what we want in our external life. A little of ...
Views: 1709 - Business Ethics Guidelines: An Ethical Action Test From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleEach of us is ultimately responsible for our own actions. Although in today’s business world, I imagine many skeptics would take exception to that statement because there is evidence that people are not held accountable for their actions, even when they are unethical. And even more disturbing, ...
Views: 2052 - But What If They Don’t Like It? Strategies for Persuading People to Agree With and Support Your Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonGaining others’ acceptance of your ideas can be difficult, and even downright frustrating without the proper approach. Why do you think so many companies look to a marketing or advertising agency to promote their products and services? Planning an effective persuasive strategy can be ...
Views: 1636 - Calling All Football And Other Television Addicts - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Mike McCallAs the NFL season is upon us I thought this would be a good opportunity to discuss how television can inhibit a life of no regrets. How many of you watched more football games than only your hometown or favorite team last season? I have to admit that I watched a couple more than I should have. ...
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