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Six Key Steps to Live Life To The Fullest - by Judi MoreoEnjoying Your Life Versus Simply Existing - by Judi Moreo- HIV-AIDS: Honest Intent Vanishes with Acquired Integrity Deficiency Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Johan CampbellThere is a tremendous focus on HIV/AIDS these days, yet there is a different strain that is causing much more chaos, affects many more people and is a disease of even greater irresponsibility. It is Acquired Integrity Deficiency Syndrome. You get this when you see what you can get away with, ...
Views: 1870 - The Escape from the Shoebox - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Steven KraghmannAs if blindfolded within a claustrophobic shoebox where it is hard to breath... The shoes you find inside are mainly wining, victim playing “why me”, media brainwashed and “negative news” addicted. Eternally dwelling on lack, self-limiting and self-destructing beliefs. Most of them remain ...
Views: 644 - *** Lock and Key Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Paul ChekOver the years, I’ve discovered a relatively simple metaphor for understanding relationships and maintaining healthy relations. The metaphor is the lock and key, and you can learn a great deal about your interactions with others and how to make those interactions with others better contribute to ...
Views: 3469(1 vote) - Are Divided Loyalties Making You Sick? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondMaggie feels caught in the middle The cliques and gossip in the office made Maggie nervous. She wanted to stay on the right side of management and not make any waves. She liked the manager at the Spa, who supported her efforts to bring in new clients. He was appreciative of her willingness to ...
Views: 1769 - Out of Control - In Control with Change - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“If a man constantly aspires, is he not elevated?” - Henry David Thoreau The pursuit to be in control of one’s life is powerful, yet life does challenge each and every one of us. No one goes unscathed in their life’s journey. Who hasn’t experienced loss of some kind? It can be a loss of a ...
Views: 1012 - Get Clues from Nature on Mastering Change - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“We have it in our power to begin the world all over again. A situation similar to the present hath not appeared since the days of Noah until now. The birthday of a new world is at hand.”—Thomas Paine There are all kinds of cycles. In looking up the term “economic cycles” I found the ...
Views: 1125 - Curb the Arguments That Happen Only in Your Head - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Allison O'NeillWhen I say ‘head argument’ I’m sure you know what I'm talking about. It’s when you are pondering a certain issue/relationship/conflict/situation and you start arguing it out with the person concerned in your head. Some people can really annoy us, so we keep pondering these outrageous things to ...
Views: 867 - Choose Your Reality and Create Your Future - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Roger EllertonEach and every one of us forms mental models as to what we believe is real and what is not. These models establish how things should or shouldn’t be done and what is possible or not possible for us. For some of us, these mental models severely restrict our potential, our enjoyment of life and ...
Views: 1466 - Learn from Everything That Comes Your Way - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jahiel KamhiShe was a very quiet, modest, middle-aged lady. He was a young clergyman, probably in his early thirties, who was sitting beside her in the midtown doctor’s office. I was there in the same room, reading my book, hoping to kill time while waiting to see my practitioner. I’ll admit my crime: I ...
Views: 1047 - Be smart or Die - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Irit GezlerWhen speaking of motivation, we usually refer to the three following main human drives: The wish to gain The fear of loss The wish to love and be loved I want to bring up another driving force, and although it is possible to see it as part of each one of the afore mentioned three drives, I ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - Paying It Forward - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Bernadette JohnsonThere’s an ancient proverb that says, “When embarking on a journey, never ask directions from someone who has never left home.” That is the principle of mentoring. It’s someone who has left ‘home’ and is willing to help you on your journey while sharing the experiences of their own. I was ...
Views: 1170 - Are You Perfect? A Mini Guide to T.A. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jane WoodsDuring a recent coaching session a client began talking about her need to be perfect, although she didn’t actually use those words. This led us onto a helpful discussion of the drivers of Transactional Analysis; I thought it might be of interest to you to try and work out whether you are a ‘be ...
Views: 2458 - Forgiveness: The Other "F" Word - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Christine MetawatiI call this the other "F" word. No, not because it is insulting or deragoratory in any way. It is just that it has so much charge associated with it, almost like the word "God". Many people are turned off by it, and some people get defensive when this word is mentioned as a possibility to ...
Views: 1276 - How Emotionally Fit Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Warren RedmanA few months ago I traveled from Canada to a school reunion in England. As events go, maybe this does not rank as amazing. But amazing it was and taught me more about how we develop as adults than reading a ton of books on the subject. Here was a group of fifty or more men and women, most of ...
Views: 1323 - I'm Mad That I'm Never Good Enough! - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondOUCH! Before he turned off the engine as he pulled into the driveway, Mia got on his case. He never appreciated her, he hadn’t fixed the shower door, he failed to pick up their son from the child care facility on time, and he drank too much! Doug’s breath came hard and fast. He felt attacked ...
Views: 1757 - How Do Change Thrivers Build Safety Nets? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Afsaneh NooriThe first step to building your support network is to expand your definition of support beyond help of your friends and family to include books, music, nature, talks, workshops, support groups, life coaching and even therapy. Each of these elements can play a role in sustaining you through the ...
Views: 1437 - Change is the Catalyst of Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy Davis"Change; to make the future course of something different from what it is" So you want things to be different? Being at a turning point in your life can mean many things, but most importantly it can mean change. Change is often met with resistance, and may be looked at as a source of stress, ...
Views: 2423 - How Do You Choose to Participate? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy DavisHave you ever felt like you just want out of the twhirl? Perhaps it's a conversation at the water fountain or that you are just tired of dealing with people who see the glass half empty. Maybe something has triggered you, and you find yourself focusing on the junk rather than the ...
Views: 938 - Living Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Heather MullinHave you ever noticed how the natural world exists and grows without anxiety or worry? I began to notice this last summer, during a time of great anguish and anxiety, and it was a source of great comfort to me. Indeed, I recommend this as a practice if you are feeling anxious or worried about ...
Views: 1115 - The Brick - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Ton PascalHow many times have you asked yourself, ‘why is this happening to me?’ or ‘why is God punishing me?’ Whatever word you give to your problem and choose to search on the net for an answer or explanation, you will find thousands of places that claim to be able to free you from all of your ...
Views: 1154 - Blinding "Me" With Science - Tips For Preventing Human Obsolescence - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Kym Moore,Does it appear that our lives are being reduced to microchips of pure scientific theories of defining who we are and what our fate will be? Have we become overly mesmerized with the special effects of incredible technology in our Digital Era, as manual labor slowly disappears by eliminating the ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - ***Learn What You Love and Love What You Do - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVLoving what you do is a principle indication of happiness and general fulfillment in life. Many people, though, have no clear idea about what it is they love. Others, who know what they love, often do not consider their passions to be relevant to a job or a career. These people have a tendency ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - ***Reinvent Yourself to Reach Your Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVDr. Arthur Caliandro, the inspirational minister who succeeded Dr. Norman Vincent Peale at Marble Collegiate Church in New York, believes that if you are going to succeed, you need momentum. He has a favorite story about it that he likes to tell. While taking a walk one day, Dr. Caliandro ...
Views: 1518 - ***Be Tough and Tenacious and Never Give Up - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVSometimes people think I was born with a Midas touch, that everything I think about or touch just somehow turns to gold. I'll admit, I've been very lucky, and I've also had the good fortune to get a great education from the schools I went to and from my parents. But there might be some things ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - ***Experience and Learning: The Guided Path to Perfection - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVYou've heard the saying, "practice makes perfect." That's the central idea behind Trump University's educational mission, only we call it "learning by doing." Learning by doing, though, doesn't just mean practice (i.e. doing). It also means monitoring, gathering feedback, and adapting to what ...
Views: 878 - ***Learning Optimism - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVCan optimism really be learned? Some say yes, and it can make a huge difference in life. No matter how large and intimidating a leadership challenge might be, facing it with optimism is the thing you can do to manage, shape, and eventually triumph over it. The bottom line: Trash the pessimistic ...
Views: 1240 - ***Positive Persistence - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVhere have been so many books and examples about the power of positive thinking that it seems unnecessary to even mention it. Yet, I still see examples every single day of the power that negative thinking has over people. So, either people haven't gotten the message or they're just plain not ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - ***Open the Door to Knowledge - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVThe beginning of every government starts with the education of our youth. --Pythagoras Pythagoras interpreted the universe through numbers. As a businessman, that always appealed to me. It makes sense. He was a philosopher and a mathematician and he knew the importance of learning. Pythagoras ...
Views: 1275 - ***Integrating the Fragmented Self - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVThe contemporary world presents us with an oceanic array of choices, stimuli, responsibilities, and distractions that often keep us from achieving personal harmony. Many people either fail to realize or are indifferent to the fact that their lives are really a form of controlled chaos. Others ...
Views: 1870 - ***You Can't Become Whole Without Overcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOV"It's not in the still calm of life, or the repose of a pacific station that great characters are formed. The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties." --Abigail Adams (in a letter to her son, future president John Quincy Adams, when he was 12) When Abigail Adams ...
Views: 1220 - Did You Really Mean That? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Linda BinnsI was driving on the highway the other day behind a truck that had a bumper sticker on it. As I read the bumper sticker it gave me the idea for this article. The bumper sticker read: “If you ain’t a Buckeye fan, you ain’t s**t.” Well, I have no idea who the Buckeyes are and it really isn’t ...
Views: 1996 - You Must Act as If - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from james liuEverywhere I go I'm getting people asking me, "How do I hold the right state of mind to manifest, to create, to demonstrate the results that I want?" And bravo! I couldn't put the question better. That's how you want to ask it. Here's where the challenge comes in. A lot of times—we all ...
Views: 989 - ***Can't You Do Any Better Than That? Yes You Can...And You Better Start Today - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVAfter he graduated from college, Aylwin B. Lewis took a job as manager of eight Jack in the Box restaurants in the Houston area. He was not too happy with the job. Then one day a customer approached Lewis and asked if he was the boss of the place. Lewis said he was the person in charge. The ...
Views: 939 - ***Don't Be Satisfied - Do more! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVNo person who is enthusiastic about his work has anything to fear from life. --Samuel Goldwyn If you see each day as an important day for your future and a special day just because you have it, you will be amazed at how productive and energetic you can be. It’s the best way to be at your best ...
Views: 844 - ***Don't Just Work, Create! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVWhat does it mean when someone claims his or her work is art? Some people actually do make their work into an art form. In addition to competence and real talent, their accomplishments stem from their strong belief that what they do is art. Raising one’s every day work to the level of art is, as ...
Views: 897 - ***The World's a Stage. Command It. - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVWhat does a great actor like Sir Laurence Olivier have in common with a great executive like Jack Welch? At first glance, not much. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll see that brilliant actors and gifted business leaders share many critical skills. They command attention the moment they ...
Views: 929 - ***Find the Right Mindset - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVFinding someone with the right mindset for a job should not be an accident. Obviously, you must first determine just what the right mindset for the job is. Then you need to use job ads to attract the right mindset and repel the wrong one. Interview using simple questions that help you learn ...
Views: 935 - ***The Foundations of Courage - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVTrust yourself. When danger comes, you will have what it takes to deal with it. In his book Lost and Found, Dr. Arthur Caliandro writes that when he was a little boy, he and his father had a favorite game. Arthur would stand three or four steps up the stairs in their home. His father would ...
Views: 538 - ***Conquer Your Fear - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVHistory knows no resting places and no plateaus. -- Henry Kissinger History is relentless because it happens every second. In other words, no resting places and no plateaus. The same applies to business--you can’t rest on your laurels, you can’t become complacent, and you have to be ...
Views: 821 - ***Having Problems Means You're Alive - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVIt’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. -- Albert Einstein Problems are a mind exercise. Problems can be learning opportunities. The way you describe a problem determines your ability to solve it. Some people play chess. They see it as a game. It's also an ...
Views: 620 - ***Toot Your Horn to Get Ahead - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVSuccessful professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs have a lot in common. One of those commonalities is an artful approach to letting others know about what they do, how they do it, and why customers, clients, and prospects will find value in doing business with them. It's not about ...
Views: 579 - ***Build Something of Value Every Day - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVOne day, when I was about 12, I went down to my carpenter grandfather’s basement workshop. “You should start earning your own money,” he said. “If you clean up this workshop, I will pay you what it’s worth.” So I spent the next three hours making that place shine. I swept up all the wood ...
Views: 586 - ***To Start Your Future, You Need to Forget Your Past - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from John AOVHave you noticed that people who were great students in school often find it difficult to get started in the world of business? They usually get off to a very sluggish start. I think there is a logical explanation for that. It is simply that the skills people learn to succeed in school don’t ...
Views: 600 - Can Contributing to Others Help You? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Carl BonifaceI went for a wonderful long walk to Bal Harbour shops along the East coast of Miami, which incidentally includes a nudist beach, this morning. It was bright, sunny and warm to the delight of the other walkers, runners, cyclists, beach goers, tramps, and lifeguards. By the time I had arrived at ...
Views: 1973(6 votes) - The One Thing You Need to Recession-Proof Yourself: Hard Work - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Tony MichalskiI’ve been publishing, coaching, and writing about The Master Key System and Haanel’s philosophy of success for quite a while now. I’ve been reading and researching much, much longer. One thing I’ve noticed is that when I say the words ‘hard work’, a veritable shit storm ensues. People fight me ...
Views: 1140 - ***Walk-Away Willpower - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVWe often read and hear a lot about the importance of “sticking with it” and “never quitting,” but sometimes, deciding not to proceed can be just as valuable as going further. As Donald Trump put it in The Trump Way to Wealth (https://www.trumpuniversity.com/start/wealthcreation/twtw.cfm), “I'm ...
Views: 590 - ***Sell the World Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVBedrock marketing insights from the author of Trump University Marketing 101 When I was growing up, my family had a business installing water systems for country clubs, farms and housing developments. Whenever I went and worked alongside my father at those places, I could see how much people ...
Views: 547 - ***Invest in Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVWhat's the most profitable investment you can make? Some people would tell you it's the stock market. Other people would point to mutual funds, precious metals or municipal bonds. Make no mistake, all those investments can offer you a great payback. But there is another investment that ...
Views: 534 - Is it Time for Some R&R? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Carolyn BatesWhat does R&R really mean and have you ever taken the time to do it? I think of "R&R" as "Rest" and "Reassess"; a little different spin on what we usually hear. Are you finding yourself caught just putting out fires? Is your desk piled with projects? Is your calendar full of appointments? ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Self Acceptance and Freedom from Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Laura De Giorgio"There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace?" -Peace Pilgrim We come into this world freely expressing ourselves, and then slowly but ...
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