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Here’s a Banana For Your Baby… (your business)
One of the most difficult parts of serving entrepreneurial leaders is telling them a part or their entire baby (their business) is ugly. Some self proposed consulting experts say; “focus on the positives, build on successes” and not ... Views: 2019
I was chatting to a client’s PA last Wednesday – she started the conversation with “Are you looking forward to the weekend?” When I mentioned to her that it was only Wednesday, she replied “Ah, but the weekend’s almost here once you get past Wednesday lunchtime!” Indeed, as I write this on a ... Views: 1554
The Best Way To Thrive Is To help Others Survive
By
Bill Cottringer
“We do not live to think, but, on the contrary, we think in order that we may succeed in surviving.” ~Jose Ortega y Gasset.
The best way to thrive is to help others survive…but first you have to master surviving ... Views: 2188
What should I do with my life?
As soon as Edward wakes up in the morning, he lights up a cigerette and starts smoking. Then, he goes washes his face and takes a shower. As soon as he is done, he goes out wondering in the streets from a friend to another not knowing what to do with his day. ... Views: 2105
Angelo had been married to Serena for 15 years before divorcing. In his marriage, Angelo was a caretaker, always trying to please Serena, always trying to get her approval and avoid her disapproval. Serena was a taker - handing responsibility to Angelo for her happiness and often angry with him ... Views: 5187
Have you asked yourself this question: “How do I find something fun to create a good income?”
Being passionate about what you are is essential to make a good income. Have you been involved with some businesses in the past that you were not passionate about and only did it for the money? It ... Views: 1942
I came across the idea of this post as I was watching a seminar video from Tony Robbins in Act2be.com. Tony’s video was about why we do what we do. After watching it, I’ve questioned myself: what is that we do that makes absolutely so sense?
We don’t put God first – In my upcoming book ... Views: 1259
The Myth of Re-Inventing Yourself?
Posted by Tom in Empowering, Goals, Inspirational, Leadership, Vision, Winning Strategies on May 17th, 2010 | 3 responses
Have you ever thought about who you would be if you picked up and moved to another city, state or country, and were guaranteed never to ... Views: 1588
Why is gratitude so important when leading a happy and successful life? Simply, if you don't appreciate what is then how are you going to appreciate what is to be! Yes, to be truly happy you need to appreciate everything.
Appreciate:
- All your abilities (creativity, imagination, work ... Views: 2556
NLP rapport building is one of the most subtle yet effective techniques you can use to persuade anybody and everybody. The good news is that it’s also very easy to learn! Understanding the basics takes only minutes. And applying it takes only a few practices to get right.
So if you’re ready ... Views: 3690
Money magnetism is not just a far-fetched dream. It is, in fact, very real to the select few who know how to harness its power and make good use of it. You too can be part of this small group of people who attract money like honey does to bees!
Are you ready to learn more about money ... Views: 4084
As I travel around from country to country, working with and talking to my various personal development clients, I am struck by the number of people who are doing what they’re doing for the money. In asking them what they would do with their life if money were no object, few tell me that they ... Views: 1865
Power of expectation
Do you expect that you are going to achieve your goals? Do you expect that you are going to accomplish what you have planned?
A few years ago, when I used to work for one of the major companies, I wanted to go on a business trip. I didn’t know how it is going to ... Views: 1054
Learning how to get along with co-workers is very important, as it eases your transition into any company or organization.
However, this is not always easy for others as it is for those who are naturally sociable. There are some who feel standoffish in large groups, and a few more who ... Views: 3775
If you know how to find your passion in life early on, then you're one of the lucky few. That's because many people have yet to discover theirs. But if you’re among the uninitiated lot, then here’s a bit of good news for you.
It’s never too late to find your passion in life, just as it’s ... Views: 2308
If you are not already aware, you are constantly talking to yourself. Your conversations are about yourself, others and your stories about the world. Some of it may be positive self talk that encourages you. However, more often than not, our self talk is made up of a lot of negative, self ... Views: 3523
Your self image is the opinion you have about yourself. Just like how you would form judgments about others, you can also view yourself in a certain way. The problem is that many people do not have very positive self images. They can judge themselves pretty harshly. A negative self image ... Views: 5691
Feel like you’re on a treadmill that will never stop? Too much to do? Too much to get done?
Just as with how the overlap between our work and our home lives has become blurred, and technology has connected us to people and tasks around the clock, we could all be working 24/7 and still feel ... Views: 1844
Karen is a 23 year old woman who felt extremely uncomfortable around people. She originally contacted ADD Insights for coaching services, because she felt she had nothing to offer. By her own admission, she felt she was unattractive and had nothing interesting to say. Karen did not attend ... Views: 3561
Tick Tock, Tick Tock. Does time seem to be speeding up the older you get? There may be an unlikely culprit keeping you stuck in life’s holding pattern – it’s physical and emotional clutter that has crept into your life over the years. In this article, I’m going to provide a three step ... Views: 1936
Personal growth exercises are a great way to usher ourselves into a healthy and happy life. They help us see where we are right now, how far we’ve come along and where else we can improve ourselves.
The great thing about personal growth exercises is that they’re usually very easy to do. Read ... Views: 8015
The law of vibration is one of the universal laws that govern our existence. If you’ve never heard of it before, then now is a good time to learn about it. The time has come for humankind to return to its simplest beliefs about the world and about themselves.
Read on to learn more about the ... Views: 2232
Do you know someone that enters a room with flair? They don’t just slide in…but they command a certain amount of attention and recognition. People will glance at this newcomer as they walk by. If they have not been introduced, chances are they soon will be. (Being drop dead gorgeous is not ... Views: 1294
How to concentrate and focus?
Have you ever been with some friends and you didn’t hear anything of what they said because your focus was on something else? Have you ever watched a program and suddenly you notice that you have no idea what the program was about. This is an example of how ... Views: 1048
In the last issue of Core Connections we talked about the vital importance of making the connection between you and your Inner Wisdom. To clarify what your Inner Wisdom of Success is, consider this.
Before you started this journey called Life, your Spirit created a “blueprint” that among other ... Views: 1595
Life done right, some fun things to do
Life should be fun and exciting. It does not have to cost money to have fun. When you learn to experience and love the wonder of the world your life will be rich.
Find an open space, park or countryside and go for a walk. Find a tree and say hello to ... Views: 829
Can I brag a bit? Right now, I'm at Georgetown University in Washington, DC waiting for my son to graduate from college this weekend. As you can imagine, I'm an exceedingly proud mama right now!
And at the same time, I think about how much I've worked to create what I hope will be a solid ... Views: 957
As a species, we have really perfected the art of worrying. We worry about everything tiny detail, as if worrying about it will lessen the blow, or make whatever we are trying to avoid not happen.
We worry about whether or not we are going to get old, sick, die, or any variation on this ... Views: 2069
When you meet someone for the first time in a business setting, you may only have one chance to make a connection that lasts. So how can you make the most of the opportunity? Here are three steps to help you make a good impression and build strong business relationships. Use these to make better ... Views: 3927
The human mind is an amazing piece of equipment. It processes an astounding 400 billion bits of information every second. It is at the same time trying to regulate healing, breathing, moving, thinking, repairing, protection, prevention, temperature, food absorption, hormones, chemical reactions, ... Views: 1671
Spiritual growth is a very personal journey. We are spiritual beings in a human body from our first breath to our last. Each time we breathe in, we accept life and all she has to offer us. With each out breath, we release all that we no longer need.
As small children, we wonder at nature and ... Views: 2254
The alarm clock goes off. Snooze. Alarm again. Snooze. Alarm again. Off. Shower goes on. Wash body, shampoo. Shower off. Brush teeth, hair, dress.
Eat. Drive. Sit. Work. Eat. Work. Drive. Eat. Sit. Sleep.
Rinse and repeat daily for the worst results.
Does this seem like you? Is this ... Views: 1613
If you are a victim of low esteem then you must read this article. Your life is usually defined by the choices you make as an individual which are in turn determined by a variety of factors one being your personality. While individual personalities and opinions differ a lot, one requisite ... Views: 1116
I hear from quite a number of people – clients and readers of my Personal Development Ezine – who tell me that they have become far calmer, more aware and focused as a result of the various little “mental exercises” that they undertake to banish stress and move themselves in the direction that ... Views: 2040
Saying Thank You
Are you grateful for what you have? Are you grateful for your health? Are you grateful for your wealth? Are you grateful for your body?
What is gratitude or saying thank you as I like to call it? Gratitude is a feeling inside ourselves that shows we appreciate everything we ... Views: 950
Welcome Back Kotter (Likeability)!
By
Bill Cottringer
“Welcome back, Your dreams were your ticket out. Welcome back, To that same old place that you laughed about…”~John Sebastian, Lov’n Spoonful.
One of the most popular TV programs of my generation was “Welcome Back Kotter.” I can ... Views: 2356
Louis shock turns to disbelief and anger
The world caved in on Louis when his girlfriend of three years ditched him, complaining he was ‘too needy!’ Louis had been the devoted boyfriend and caretaker. He did whatever she asked no matter what the cost to him. He cut out his friends and family. ... Views: 5992
I’ve just spent a couple of days with a client here in the French Alps – someone who regards his personal development as of paramount importance in his life, someone who has altered his daily routine, going to bed one hour earlier to ensure that he has an extra hour each morning for meditation. ... Views: 2464
Are you always looking for a way to stay sharp, gain an edge and boost your personal productivity? If so you are in the good company of a large percentage of the rest of the population of the planet earth. With so much to do and the list seemingly growing every day we are all looking to increase ... Views: 1447
How big is the luck factor when it comes to the amount of success you experience in your life? Many of us attribute any success in business or in other aspects of our lives to some 'mythical' luck factor. When you think about that what we are really doing is de-emphasizing our own involvement in ... Views: 1690
There is no age limit to assertiveness. If you want to know some effective tips on being assertive, then this article is for you.
Being assertive comes with a lot of perks. You become the center of attention. Your ideas are often heard. And most of the time, you get what you want. ... Views: 3096
Three steps for dealing with negative people?
Have you met someone who keeps nagging? Have you seen someone who plays the victim role and blames others all the time? I am sure you have. People with negative behaviors are every where. People with negative attitude usually have low self-esteem ... Views: 1450
Introduction
It is not uncommon to find people who respond differently to the very same situation. For example, when any of us are held in a heavy traffic, most of us would react with frustration, anger etc. while few might handle the situation with strength.
The manner in which we deal ... Views: 1388
Stop watching the news! Stop reading newspapers! Indeed, we have to keep up with important developments in the news but, beyond that, normal people wallow in bad news, love discussing bad news and being the first with bad news. And, unfortunately, you know what they say, bad news sells ... Views: 2397
Many people, particularly as they accumulate years of work experience, find they have a growing desire to put passion into their life and career. My observation about why this takes place is that as we grow in life experiences a lot of the excitement or “newness” diminishes. We simply have ... Views: 2349
We all make decisions every day but unfortunately from a very early age we have it instilled in us that we must make the 'right' decisions throughout our lives or face the consequences. These strategies usually start developing from the age of 5 years old onwards, mostly acquired unconsciously ... Views: 1410
Introduction
“Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true” - a quote by Napoleon Hill expresses the power of human thoughts. Thoughts remain with us no matter where we go and they reside in our head, playing ... Views: 1250
Although most of my clients are business people, because of my personal development work with young aspiring sports people, I often get to spend quite a bit of time with people who have not yet grown so inward looking that they miss out on the joys of life. The psychological facts are plain, ... Views: 1639
Invisible Forces
Many people today are not experiencing the quality and quantity of success in their lives that they would like and feel they deserve. Why are some people very successful and others seem to be unable to get beyond a certain level? Why is success easy for some, difficult for ... Views: 1234
Most of us have many goals in life. These goals might have to do with work, finances, relationships and family.Some of the goals that many people strive for are to feel worthy, loved, and valued. Many people spend much time in their lives seeking the approval of others, believing that getting ... Views: 4675