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Excerpt from the book "Wings to Fly Your Daily Lift Off To Soar To Greater Heights"
Most people would immediately say, “Yes!” In my book, “Wings to Fly ,” I take a look at how to produce more good luck in your life. This is just one subject. “Wings to Fly” provides daily insights, one for ... Views: 1123
If you want to tap the full potential of your speaking voice, do your homework first and research what is out there. The question you need to ask yourself is whether you want to improve the voice you already have or would you prefer to discover the voice you don’t know you have?
Many coaches ... Views: 3106
Nothing is more annoying for an audience than to be subjected to a verbal tic over and over and over again. Instead of paying attention to your message, your audience begins to count the tics.
Verbal tics include the sounds um, ah, uh, or the words like or you know.
If your message is ... Views: 4373
It's pretty easy to understand what causes nervousness: It's what we feel in the absence of self-confidence. So, the best way to stop feeling nervous is to seek the truth about yourself, about your unrealized talents and potential. You might notice that this means that you don't have to add ... Views: 1779
Negativity can really affect your life. It can lead to depression, cause health issues, and destroy your connections with others. Here are a few tips to help you eliminate the negativity in your life.
1. First, figure out what is triggering the negativity. Before you can eliminate it, you ... Views: 1675
I’ve been around for a while, nearly seven decades. I’ve met a lot of successful folks in different domains of life. I’ve found some things are consistent with these folks, when it comes to succeeding in life. Most important is that they make a decision to feel good about themselves and life ... Views: 1702
We all associate arthritis with the aging process; our joints simply don’t work as well as we age. In the GPS Gide below, Personal Development expert Rob White explains that there’s another kind of arthritis that can set in way earlier -- it’s called Arthritis of the Mind. It’s a rigidity that ... Views: 1732
Some of the adjectives that come to mind when I hear someone who has excessive nasality are whiny, strident, shrill, and grating. And, given the right volume, tone, and duration, it can lead some listeners to develop a headache.
Don’t laugh. It has been reported that the voice of Mary Hart, ... Views: 3771
There is one word I use to describe the resonance I am looking for in each every ‘real’ voice I discover. While all voices that have had training exhibit a greater depth and breadth of sound – a fuller, rounder quality – some voices will be deeper in pitch, some brighter in tone, others may be ... Views: 1616
This article is about the 3 deadly mistakes that tend to keep people feeling stuck in a rut for a very long period of time. Maybe you are one of those people, hopefully you are not, either way, after reading this article you will know if you are, and if you are not, you will definitely know what ... Views: 946
Every one of us has 24 hours in our day – no more, no less. Yet some people manage to get an awful lot done in that time and others just can’t seem to get anything done. These latter people fritter away their day, finding other things to do while avoiding the goals and tasks they ... Views: 1383
In my 25 years as a healthcare practitioner, I’ve come to notice an important trend in the way that most people view themselves and their health. Our current medical mindset is fixated on treatment. When I say “our” mindset, I don’t just mean that of the professionals ... Views: 1816
Steven Covey’s bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effect People, starts off by telling us that the foundation of an effective life is proactivity.
This is a term derived from Viktor Frankl’s remarkable book, Man’s Search for Meaning, in which Frankl recounts the time he spent in a ... Views: 4475
Coaching is proven to work when two factors are present:
The client is willing to learn, grow, and take action
There is a gap between where he is now and where he wants to be.
That`s all is necessary for a successful coaching relationship where you can develop the right strategy, ... Views: 835
One 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
Do you want to be an amazing human being; in all relationships, with everyone?
Then take the tools of great debaters and get the whole picture. Get in the habit of seeing all sides of disputes, all sides of situations. Even if you are committed to one point of view, you can grab it back after ... Views: 1455
After 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
If you have been involved in personal development and spiritual growth you have probably heard someone talk about surrender. Surrender can be different things to different people. When you see a movie and character surrender to the enemy it means giving up. That is the perspective from one level ... Views: 17455
A dubious consulting industry and "profession" has developed, claiming to provide "change management" services. Those two words make about as much sense together as "holy war", "non-working mother", "mandatory option", and "political principles". Many of the books, models, theories, and ... Views: 1188
Trump University Takes Live Learning a Level Higher
Since the day Trump University opened its doors, students have been asking us to add more live instruction. We are starting now, with a new program of three-day seminars that we are calling Immersive Retreats.
These live retreats have been ... Views: 563
"What's the world's greatest lie?" the boy asked, completely surprised. "It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie." — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
The day was a winter ... Views: 1142
I have two young children who bring me inexpressible joy.
Like any parent, I could give a long, itemized list of all the “how’s” and “why’s” they make my heart soar. One trait I notice, when observing them and their friends, is their sheer power of imagination.
I’m fascinated at how my son ... Views: 2879
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***Conquer Your Fear - by Donald J. Trump, Trump University, The Official Guides to Real Estate
History 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
I can’t tell you how many times I have had clients who were so completely absorbed in their work that they had lost sight of the rest of their life. As you can imagine, the results are not good for personal, professional or spiritual health. The challenge for anyone like this comes in ... Views: 1360
Nowadays, criticism has such a negative connotation that most people automatically react poorly to the term itself, without even thinking about its benefits. People think that the phrase “constructive criticism” is something people made up so they could put a positive swing on bashing your ... Views: 2023
When I first started my business, I was showing my husband the 'before & after' video clips of my clients. A German-speaking Austrian, he was amazed at how much better he understood their words in the 'after' takes.
What is fascinating is that I did not work with my clients on their diction - ... Views: 4240
One of the little known secrets of a good voice training course is that it will change your life for the better, both personally and professionally. Yes, your confidence will be bolstered and you will certainly sound more mature, but the improvements in your life will go far beyond your voice. ... Views: 2983
When you are delivering a presentation, do you know that your body is speaking as well as your voice? Watch all great presenters and you will see that they use their bodies to express their feelings, their thoughts, and, most importantly, their confidence.
If you walk to the podium with ... Views: 3240
Are you always in a hurry? Is money a recurring problem in your life? Are you working to live instead of living to work? Do you have a relationship or two adding stresses to your life? How are your eating habits? Do you have a history of dieting, skipping meals or living off of packaged or ... Views: 2250
If you find that your voice drops off at the end of your sentences, you are probably male. While this problem is not confined to the male sex, it is much more common among men than women.
Why this happens could be for a few different reasons.
1. Fear of Interruption. You are hoping ... Views: 6167
No 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
What 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
In the book, “Wings To Fly” I explore the value of talking positively. At first, you would think that talking positively is straight forward. It is. Yet, with many things that seem obvious including positive talk, we fail to realize that what we may think is positive is actually negative.
An ... Views: 1541
Being mentally tough is not that difficult to achieve. Your mind loves to be put to use and the more you stimulate your mind and thoughts, the more your attitude changes. All of these changes combined can really help improve your mental toughness.
It is important to stimulate your mind on a ... Views: 1727
An Excerpt from the Book Wings to Fly: Your Daily Lift Off to Soar to Greater Heights
Why? Because you must be aware of everything that influences your life. If you don’t have this awareness, it will be hard for you to correct your direction to get to your destination.
Successful ... Views: 1490
You'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
Finding 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
What many people may not understand about vocal abuse is that changing only one aspect of your vocal delivery will stop vocal abuse in its tracks. Done. Over. Finished. It is truly amazing when you realize that, aside from abuse which may be caused by certain prescriptive medications, ... Views: 2159
It’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
An Excerpt from the Book Wings to Fly: Your Daily Lift Off to Soar to Greater Heights
There are three possible types of direction exerted on you at any one time.
In “Wings To Fly” your daily lift off to soar to greater heights I discuss the three types of influence that can determine ... Views: 1447
Most people begin their journey into low self-confidence in their childhood. Our early environments affect us deeply, and we take in the messages we receive. As we hear these same messages over and over again, they take shape in our minds, and over time they form our core beliefs about ... Views: 6876
Have you ever wondered why certain other people seem to you to be so confident, personable and successful! They seem to receive an inordinate share of attention, approval and love. Some of them are beautiful, some are not; some are easy going, some are not. You may even wonder what secret ... Views: 1729
Speaking voices come in all shapes and sizes – literally. And, while you can attribute your vocal apparatus to genes, it is not just your genetic makeup that entirely determines the quality of your speaking voice. Your environment helps shape the sound of your voice as well.
If you study ... Views: 2538
Nothing is more frustrating than not hearing the person who is speaking. The problem for the soft-spoken, however, is that they do no recognize this problem for what it is. If you are soft-spoken, the reason you are being interrupted or talked over is because others tire of straining to hear ... Views: 2243
Recently I was working with one of my clients, describing how to add more color to her voice. Color is the emotion, the life, the animation one expresses in speaking. Her response to me was, “You want me to speak with more energy.” While I certainly want speakers to have an energetic ... Views: 2109
No matter how great your message or how powerful your delivery, have you ever considered the vehicle or instrument that is transporting your words? What does the sound of your speaking voice say about you?
If you are over 21 and sound like a teen or preteen, do you know that you image you ... Views: 2970
The 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
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***Invest in Yourself - by Michael Sexton, Trump University, The Official Guides to Real Estate
What'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
When you look at your assets and liabilities in the business world, have you ever considered that your soft-spoken voice is not an asset but indeed a liability? If others cannot hear you, your message is not being received.
Volume is a very tricky dynamic. A voice that is too loud is ... Views: 3483
"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being." — Goethe
I enjoy perennial gardening in our yard. As I have tended our gardens over the years, I am continually struck by how some plants will do well in some locations and terribly ... Views: 1271