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A 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: 1421
Discovering what makes you tick is integral to identifying your own purpose. Knowing what you're good at and what you want to do in life will make your life more satisfying and fulfilling.
If you're struggling to figure out your strengths and ability to accomplish things, perhaps it would be ... Views: 1421
How to Make a Stellar First Impression
Your first impression will often make or break your relationships. When someone meets you, within about 10 seconds they’ll decide a whole host of things about you: Whether they like you, whether they trust you, whether they think they can connect with ... Views: 1421
When we talk about a very "sensitive" film we talk about a film that can take pictures under conditions where normal films "see" only black.
When we talk about a "sensitive" radio receiver we talk about a special machine that can receive signal where other ordinary receivers don't.
When we ... Views: 1421
One of the most challenging things we can face sometimes, is staying positive when people around us are very negative. We all know that this is not easy to do...so here are 3 powerful ways for you to consider.
Firstly, when it comes to other people, there are a couple of key things to keep in ... Views: 1421
Have you considered the possibility of including a Coach into your support system. Top performers know it’s important to find and utilize many venues in developing their careers. The right one-on-one coaching relationship can move your career and your life forward faster and ... Views: 1421
Where do you wish to spend your energy? On things you have no control over or on things you do?
I’ve been collecting “tools” for a long time now. Tools that help me discover more about myself as I pursue a stronger sense of who I am and what I want to offer the world.
The most recent tool ... Views: 1420
We all do it—at least some of the time. We put off doing things we need or want to get done.
Heck, I even wanted to put off writing this article.
As I write this, the sun's shining and the wind is a perfect 10-12 knots out of the south. My boat is tied up in her slip while I sit here ... Views: 1420
“A paycheck is what an employee lives on. Recognition and appreciation is what they live for,” according to Mac Anderson, the founder of Successories and Simple Truths. Recognition is fast becoming the buzzword of today’s modern workplace.
Does your leadership roadmap include scheduled rest ... Views: 1420
We often see others who get so wrapped up in what they are doing they forget about everything else and everyone else around them. We can get wrapped up in our thoughts. We can get wrapped up in our work. We can get wrapped up in our health issues. We can get wrapped up in our money situation. ... Views: 1420
We all love babies and little children. They are a reminder of all that is pure and innocent and loving – untainted by the social programming and fear to which we as adults have been subject. We, too, were once those innocent, unconditionally loving bundles of love and light. Truth is,we still ... Views: 1420
Have you ever woken up and felt that something was amiss? You can't put your finger on what exactly is wrong, you just know something is missing in your life. Have you ever thought about who you are and where are you going? These kinds of thoughts are usually to do with the fact that you are not ... Views: 1420
Have you ever started out on a path going in one direction only to find yourself, hours later, mindlessly ending up somewhere else?
You planned to check your Facebook page but somehow you ended up on Twitter.
You intended to have a dialogue in one of your LinkedIn Groups, but two ... Views: 1420
“I am doing a great deal of research for what will become my eighth book. This new endeavor came about by sheer accident. Lately, I like a good challenge when writing a new book. Maybe I like to write outside my comfort zone every so often. Well, this is what is currently
challenging me. I ... Views: 1420
An Introduction Vladimir...
Life: It’s about Change
Life changes daily, much of it we welcome and anticipate with eagerness. Seasons slide from the ice and winds of winter to spring’s new growth; the lazy warmth of summer fades, replaced by the nip of fall air and we begin the rush of ... Views: 1419
As promised in my note above, my “article” today consists of a series of questions that will help you contemplate who you are, who you want to become and continue to be moving forward. Take some time this week (and continue to do this process on an ongoing basis) to just sit and allow these ... Views: 1419
Have you ever wondered how others see you?
Have you ever stepped back from your life and looked at it as though you were an objective bystander?
Have you ever felt stuck and asked a loved one to offer guidance and perspective?
A few months ago, Dan and I were on a call with a wonderful life ... Views: 1418
While there are going to be a number musicians and actors, who are generally going to keep their views to themselves, there are others who are going to take a different approach. As a result of this, they are not going to hold back when it comes to what they think about certain topics.
Now, ... Views: 1418
We often times struggle with what we do. We wonder if we should do or say certain things in order to help others, or to better ourselves or to even get ahead in life. We need to know the difference between what we want to do, what we feel like doing and what we ought to do. We need to be sure we ... Views: 1418
A recent question from a listener of my Art of Joyful Living radio show prompted this article. The question is: how do I stay on track throughout my day in terms of focusing on how I feel and what I truly want to manifest in my life? I love this question and it comes up often with my one on one ... Views: 1418
I believe we are here on this Earth to connect—no one is intended to “go it alone”. Energy flows in, around and throw all things, including all people. To fully engage the positive forces of that energy, you have to become a part of the flow. The only way to do that is to connect to other ... Views: 1418
S is for Subconscious
Early in this alphabetic progression, we encountered the conscious mind (C Is For Conscious). Let's review a little.
Thought is the language of the conscious mind. It is the conscious mind that knows that it knows. It acts upon what it “knows”. Thus, the ... Views: 1418
We were not born knowing how to walk, tie our shoes, use words to communicate with others, or ride a bike, yet we probably are good at doing these things today. As a child, we had to learn and change in order to acquire these skills, yet somehow as adults we tend to resist learning new things or ... Views: 1418
What do Sir Richard Branson, Barack Obama, and Suze Orman all have in common? They have each built powerful personal brands that have propelled them to the top of their businesses, their careers, and their lives. How did they do it?
Like other successful personal branders, they took the time ... Views: 1418
It has long been said that the majority of home based businesses fail within their few months of existence. These failures have been attributed to both, a lack of knowledge and a lack of marketing skills that will draw qualified leads to your business. While this may be true, knowledge and ... Views: 1418
SMM (Social Media Marketing) is a huge arena of amazing tools that seem to grow and expand every moment. SMM is the hottest new way to market yourself and gain the much desired exposure to potential new clients. The amazing part of using SMM is the cost factor, SMM is virtually free to ... Views: 1417
What’s your Energy Signature?
Have you ever walked into a room and felt the mood of the room before anyone even said anything?
You know that feeling… Whether you walked into a room with your loved one, or into a conference room full of colleagues – you can sense the energy of the room ... Views: 1417
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela
What Nelson Mandela said about languages can easily be applied in the business world. When you are speaking with business ... Views: 1417
Last week, I was listening to one of our pop culture icons/movie stars being interviewed on a talk show. The questioner reviewed the star’s laundry list of very successful films, paused and added, “and then there was __________ (the star’s only bomb).” The star winced a bit, agreed that it was a ... Views: 1417
Wow! It's the beginning of February... one month already behind us...
It sure does seem like time is flying... but if you're working toward any particular goals you may think that things aren't changing fast enough...
Let's face it... we all would love to have accomplished our goals ... Views: 1417
Last week, Marion O’Connor was awarded her Gold Medal at the United States Dressage Federation Convention (USDF). I had the privilege of accompanying her to the glamorous USDF Award Ceremony and am so excited for her. Marion is an inspiration and a role model of hard work – with diligence and ... Views: 1416
Be perfect or be on purpose? Which one of these has been “driving your bus” so far? If you or someone you know struggles with perfectionism, can this hold you back from living on purpose?
Ask someone to walk to the moon and you’ll hear, “Not realistic,” as a response. They wouldn’t have a ... Views: 1416
Happiness is a very important concept of business and life. But how do you achieve and maintain it? I'd like to quote Rob Gilbert: “The first rule of happiness is: Don't seek happiness. Create it." I've found that the question asked in the title of our blog post ... Views: 1415
There is no such thing as a vacuum in nature and the same is true of most peoples’ minds. They are full of beliefs, opinions and knowledge that they depend on to give them some identity and meaning. However, the more you fill your mind with beliefs and knowledge the more closed and fixed you ... Views: 1415
Napoleon Hill set the pace for the largest movement in personal development and wealth creation with the landmark classic- Think and Grow Rich. The book answers the question asked by so many - Can You Help Me Become a Millionaire?
The author's purpose is to teach others the formula that ... Views: 1415
In the same way that food brands often rely on different celebrities to sell their products; presidential candidates can also look towards these kinds of people in order to encourage people to vote for them. When it comes to the former, it could be said that the stakes are relatively low.
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“All the world is a stage,” but in the drama that is your life you continually being cast as an extra. You get to walk through the set, participate in a bar room brawl and every now and then you even get some lines, like: ‘good evening Sir, may I take your coat.’
Needless to say, your sick ... Views: 1415
RISK- chance, opportunity, uncertainty, possibility
We are creatures of habit for the most part. The average person likes stability and routine. It provides a level of perceived security. However, deep inside of everyone there are hopes, dreams and aspirations longing to be realized. Those ... Views: 1415
I’ve often been asked "How can I be positive when I see what’s going on around me?" "I don’t have health/abundance/money (you fill in what you don’t have)." "What about the ‘reality’ I now face?" "Don’t I have to deal with that?" "How can I be positive in the midst of all that’s happening to ... Views: 1415
Do you ever think about what were you like as a child?
What did you like to do for fun?
Did you like playing indoors or outdoors?
Did you have a lot of friends or just a few close friends?
What did you spend your time thinking about?
What did you want to be when you were all grown ... Views: 1414
It could be said that there are people who come across as passionate and those who don’t. However, even if one doesn’t come cross in this way, it doesn’t mean that this reflects their true nature.
What it could come down to is that they prefer to keep this side of them hidden, and this could ... Views: 1414
For over forty years, Lou Tice helped corporations, non-profits, sports teams and individual athletes achieve success. As the founder of the Pacific Institute, Lou's thinking on the subject of personal development led to his creating tools and technology that supported people like Kirk Gibson, ... Views: 1414
Developing strong leadership skills is a journey, not a destination. Deciding that you want to become a better leader is a good first step, but merely making the decision to improve your leadership skills will not make you the leader you hope to become. In order to make your desires a reality, ... Views: 1414
It's one thing to accept your circumstances. It's another to accept other people as they are. For some creative people -- and perfectionists in particular -- self-acceptance is challenging indeed.
Are you too hard on yourself? Do you tend to beat yourself up for perceived mistakes or ... Views: 1414
Five-year-old Bobby is just learning to read. He speaks the word bead when he should have said bed. Bobby’s father tells him that he is stupid. Bobby’s father chuckles as he utters his words, thinking he is just kidding around. But Bobby doesn’t notice the chuckle; he only notices the words ... Views: 1414
One of the things that I think most people lack in their lives, and certainly in their relationships, is aliveness. What is aliveness? Well, it is finding excitement and enjoyment in everything you do. It’s that blood-pumping, exhilaration, challenge, joy, stimulation, and pleasure that makes ... Views: 1413
Life, to many, seems like it is a series of popularity contests. The only people who don’t like popularity contests are those that either believe they will lose them, or worse, do lose them. They hold their breath each time they walk into a room, get up to speak, raise their hand in class or go ... Views: 1413
What is Our Personality?
We can define that the personality is the typical pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaviors that make a person unique. Psychologists have studied human personalities for years and have come to a number of conclusions. First of all, it is believed that certain traits ... Views: 1413
Are you providing an essential service?
Are you providing your service in an essential way?
We keep hearing about the global credit crunch and how it is affecting business and how it is leading to job losses. What we are really seeing is a long overdue adjustment of business practice.
For too ... Views: 1412
Almost every goal you want to achieve: losing weight, earning more money, or eliminating debt, has been accomplished by many other people. In fact, the exact amount of weight you need to lose and the precise amount of income you want to earn has already been accomplished many times before. Are ... Views: 1412