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- Give the Gift of Caring and Sharing - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe greatest gift you can give to yourself and everyone around you is the gift of caring and sharing. Commit to view the universe as an abundant place, with sufficient resources to serve everyone. This small shift will allow you to see unlimited opportunities for yourself to achieve all your ...
Views: 8930(1 vote) - Celebrities: Are Celebrities Good Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is part of human nature to look to others for guidance in how to behave and what is right or wrong for instance. And this is not good or bad; it is just how things are. What can turn it into something dysfunctional and unhealthy is when someone copy’s behaviours and ways of being that are ...
Views: 8864 - Everyone needs a good friend - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sabrina JensenNo matter who you are, you do need a friend. There is lot of people around the world, who don’t have a good friend, as he/her can trust 100% on. You see young people around on the streets that look for friends at the wrong places. They try desperate to find someone who will just be together ...
Views: 7645 - Interview with Tim Ferriss on the 4 Hour Work Week and 4 Hour Body - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from David RiklanI recently had the chance to interview Tim Ferriss - author, entrepreneur, public speaker, kickboxing champion, world record holder, and well, a bunch of other things. He also serves as an advisor to some of the biggest web 2.0 resources. His first book, The 4-Hour Work Week, was a New ...
Views: 6433(21 votes) - The story of Red Bull…krating daeng - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Ronnie EideMany people are familiar with the energy drink, Red Bull. Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. What many people don’t know is that Red Bull was created in 1987 by an Austrian Entrepreneur, Dietrich Mateschitz, whom discovered it in Thailand. ...
Views: 6290 - Interview with Marci Shimoff - New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned transformational teacher - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from David RiklanMarci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned transformational teacher. Her books include the international bestsellers Love for No Reason and Happy for No Reason. She is also the woman’s face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, as co-author of the ...
Views: 5933(25 votes) - Two brothers love each other more than they love themselves. The ultimate love story - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe true essence of love – when we want something as good or better than we wish for ourselves. TWO PEAS IN A POD Two brothers were orphaned when they were youngsters. They were farmers and worked together on their family farm. Years later the elder brother married and had a family with two ...
Views: 5564 - TV PREMIERE OF “THE SHIFT” STARRING ‘THE FATHER OF MOTIVATION,’ WAYNE DYER, TO AIR ON OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from David RiklanOWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will broadcast the world television premiere of the feature film “The Shift” starring Wayne Dyer, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of today, in a special installment of “Super Soul Sunday” airing April 1st at 11am ET/10am CT. *** SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE ...
Views: 5011(21 votes) - Exploring the Pros and Cons of a Gender Based Education - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Laura CallisenSegregating the genders in schools is nothing new. We've been doing this for centuries from the primary grades on. In the United States, this policy is largely limited to private schools, however, there are a few public and charter schools that do have separate classrooms for males and females. ...
Views: 4805 - Interview with Bob Proctor on the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Bob ProctorBob Proctor is an icon in the Self Improvement industry. For 40 years, Bob Proctor has focused his entire agenda around helping people create lush lives of prosperity, rewarding relationships and spiritual awareness. After rising to the position of Vice President of Sales at Nightingale-Conant, ...
Views: 4776(16 votes) - Interview With Seth Godin on Poke the Box - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from David RiklanI recently had the opportunity to interview Seth Godin about his most recent book, Poke the Box. It’s been described as “a call to action about the initiative you’re taking-– in your job or in your life.” It might just change the way you look at your career and your life. The book is the ...
Views: 4233(16 votes) - Three Wishes for your children that will also bless you - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBeautiful Blessing As a parent, you are in the greatest position to bestow blessings upon your child. Many will just wish for a healthy baby while some are more ambitious: the child must get to a good university and make millions. Your Wish Whatever your wish for your child and there ...
Views: 4002(1 vote) - The Harvard Classics Can Be Your Guide For FREE! Read The Five Foot Shelf Of Knowledge Online! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Father TimeThat is right! At the world famous institution of higher learning in Cambridge, Massachusetts, way back in 1910, the then president of Harvard, Dr. Charles W. Eliot, put together a list of all the most important books of knowledge and wisdom, and asserted that if a person were to read these ...
Views: 3843(4 votes) - Where You Came From - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Where you came from does not mean that you are destined to be in a certain situation, place, or doing a certain thing. Where you are going depends on you; and the amount of determination and work that you are willing to put forth to get you where you want to be. Some people forget where they ...
Views: 3479 - Interesting Facts About Imran Khan - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Jawahar ChoubeyImran Khan Niazi formerly known as Imran Khan is a famous figure in the political and cricket industry of Pakistan. He is a famous former cricketer, politician and philanthropist. He is the member of National Assembly of Pakistan and played a major role in Pakistan Movement of Justice. Before ...
Views: 3436 - Carlos Alberto Santana Barragán was the pivotal person of the band - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Jane RosenthalSantana is a famous rock band of 1960s.It is guitarist based rock band. It was originated at the end of 1960, from their onwards it led the rock world with storm performances. It grabbed the world limelight with the song of soul sacrifice which was performed at the Woodstock festival in 1966. ...
Views: 3243 - Becoming Your Desires - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Kathy WilsonA while ago I attended a workshop/retreat entitled "Let's Manifest" given by Krysta Gibson, an amazing coach/mentor. The information and exercises she guided us through were by far the most effective I've experienced of all the manifesting workshops and seminars I've experienced. What made it ...
Views: 3220 - The Week That Was... - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from Homaira KabirLast week was amazing. I spent 4 mesmerizing days in Amsterdam. Yes, I am talking about the beauty of the city with its history and architecture, with timeless canals and cobbled ‘straats’, with wild trams that stop for no one and even wilder bikers who own the roads and the sidewalks. But I ...
Views: 3136 - Role Models: Can We Use Negative Role Models As Inspiration? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf the people one spent their time with had no effect on their life it wouldn’t matter who they had around them. But as human beings are interdependent and are therefore constantly being affected by the people around them, one has to choose their company wisely. When one walks into a room ...
Views: 3094 - Hollywood Success with Actor Goran Visnjic - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Sharyl ConstineNBC’s thrilling action-adventure series ‘Timeless’ has received good critics since the show’s premiere, thanks to its unique approach to time travel. The sci-fi travel drama series that debuted on October 2016 follows the life of a mysterious criminal Flynn (Goran Visnjic), who steals a ...
Views: 3021 - Faith, Belief and John Mayer Sleeping with His Guitar - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Deborah LeighIn today’s fringe-driven world, the more unique and experimental an approach is to just about everything inevitably captures a tremendous amount of notice and attention. In terms of the most unorthodox of approaches, it works – simply by having faith and believing that it will. It was a ...
Views: 2994(4 votes) - How Humility Makes Better Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAs they say, the ultimate proof of a leader’s effectiveness is the success of his company or organization. If you take a closer look at some of the most successful companies around, you will realize that they all have a Level 5 leader. This kind of leader is someone who does not allow his ego to ...
Views: 2984 - 4 Fascinating Women Of Color - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie Adams4 FASCINATING WOMEN OF COLOR Thanks to my very colorful "google", international editorial wars about my biography on "wikipedia", and the constant overall fascination over me for decades, I decided to include a brief but nevertheless interesting paragraph about myself along with three ...
Views: 2955 - How American Media Destroyed a Generation Of Men - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Bave New ManI grew up in the 1980's and was a teenager in the 1990's. Most of the kids of my generation were exposed to virile and resourceful representations of men. Take American mainstream media; we had movies like Terminator, where a fit male character did everything he could to protect those he loved, ...
Views: 2947 - Selfish Benefits of Volunteering - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2015 from Erin AlexanderThe holidays are coming up and there will be even more opportunities to volunteer. We all know that volunteering is a way to help others and pay it forward; however it’s a way to help yourself too. Think about it…. Volunteering is a low fear-inducing way to reduce social anxiety and ...
Views: 2914(1 vote) - 6 Factors Limiting Your Happiness as a Woman Leader - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Belinda MJ. BrownMany women encounter this problem but never share it with anybody. It feels strange and stupid to complain about being successful or managing a great company. But this is not something that you should be ashamed of. We know a lot of good reasons why you feel this way. And yes, feelings are not ...
Views: 2887(1 vote) - Millennials and the Holiday Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergAlthough it may be the holiday season, as far as presents go that doesn't mean a whole lot to Millennials. Like so many other issues, they have their own ideas about gift giving. Apparently what they want is cash, mostly to pay down college costs and other debt. So much for the negative ...
Views: 2868(2 votes) - Celebrities: Why Do Politicians Get Celebrities To Endorse Them? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen a politician has the desire to get into a certain position, they can end up looking towards different celebrities. And while some of these might be known by people who fall into a certain age group, for instance, there can be others who will be known by people of all ages. Therefore, it ...
Views: 2830 - Are You Bringing Your Legacy to Life? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Judy WidenerThe same thing that makes a diamond sparkle makes you sparkle, too: individuality! Everyone leaves their unique mark on the world. Your actions have an impact on the future of your family and friends; they’ll carry the memory of you as part of their life. How do you want to be ...
Views: 2825 - Summer Football Camps - by Submitted on May 09, 2015 from David InghamExcellent Tips To Help You Get The Game Of Football Who doesn't love the game of football? From watching on TV to playing on your home field, there is nothing like the feeling of success when your team wins. This article will give you some tips and tricks which will make your own game more ...
Views: 2812 - Etiquette: A fast disappearing societal value - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Tele OpakunleIs civilization a curse or blessing? Trends, fads, new things and new ways come and go. Some of these actually leave indelible marks on the society, which are either damaging or perfecting. What happened to the good values of the past that were built on good intentions and sweat of founding ...
Views: 2768 - Overcoming Fear in Your Personal and Professional Life with Dale Spencer on The Empowerment Show - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIs there something you are afraid of? Is there something you are afraid to face? Dale Spencer had to face his fears, in order to recreate his life. Dale was leading the life of an average college student when at the age of 20 an unforeseen injury changed his life forever. Left paralyzed, ...
Views: 2759 - How Can I Stop So-and-So From Being So Negative? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Francesca FlemingHonestly we can't make a person or ourselves do anything unless we want it. When we suggest helpful things to others, or even to ourselves, it is often heard as criticism. OMG, all that anxiety and worry about what I did that day or will do tomorrow, is rooted in self-criticism, negativity, ...
Views: 2757 - Role Models: Who Are Our First Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment one is born, one is exposed to different people. And at the beginning of their life, these people are typically caregivers. So in the majority of cases, ones first role models are their parents. This can then go on to include siblings, other family members and family friends. ...
Views: 2729 - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 2721 - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 2682 - 10 ways to greater love - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieIf you truly want love then you have to consider how you approach love. Make your relationship last with these 10 loving tips. 1. Find a way never to criticize – even the type that is believed to be constructive. Instead think of ways to help and support and just do it. Always have the ...
Views: 2660 - Make Employee Write Up, Employment Letter Of Recommendation, and Offer Letters Manageable - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from The Office PressIf you are a supervisor, there are parts of your job that you love. You may like the responsibility, or perhaps you enjoy bringing out the strengths in your employees. Unfortunately, there is likely one area of your job you dislike: employee paperwork. With supervision of employees brings ...
Views: 2644 - Celebrities: Are Some Celebrities Hypocrites? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to a famous actor or singer, for instance, it could be said that their purpose is either to act or to sing. This is then no different to how a plumber or an electrician, for instance, is going to have their own purpose. Now, this is not to say that a singer or an actor won’t ...
Views: 2627 - Don't Parent - Mentor! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Laura PickeringDon’t Parent – Mentor! Parents have the most important job in the world – raising the next generation – without so much as a “how-to” manual or guidebook. No wonder today’s parents are scrambling to figure out how to do this all-consuming, unpredictable job in a rapidly-changing society. Are ...
Views: 2606 - Costa Rica: New Ways to Nurture Family - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergI recently traveled through Costa Rica, a small Central American country where peace of mind is a natural commodity. Visiting felt like a breath of fresh air with the slow pace of living and ecological mindfulness. The country has no need for a military presence and family life is a top ...
Views: 2580 - Love vs. Fame: The Curious Case of Whitney Houston - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Michele RisaBy Michele Risa Founder, Beyond Body Mind Spirit www.BeyondBodyMindSpirit.com There is much to be said for a life of abundance, financial security, and the freedom to do anything and go anywhere. Seems like the dream come true, yes? Just about anyone would immediately nod their head in ...
Views: 2548 - Sidney Poitier and The Measure of a Man - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sara DillingerI have been reading Sidney Poitier’s book, The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Memoir (HarperCollins, 2000). It was my admiration for Sidney Poitier as an actor and a man that made me take a second look at the book in the store. It was that subtitle, A Spiritual Memoir, that made me buy it. I ...
Views: 2536 - The T Ball Game, Laugh It Up! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2017 from marty schupak“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” ‒‒ Mark Twain In the course of a t‒ball season, there will be more funny things that happen during your games and practices than in any other baseball league and most other sports leagues you will ever be in. ...
Views: 2514 - Hit the fast lane with green investing - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from John britasElon Musk is the man who brought the concept of green investing. He was the man who looked forward to the invention of fast electric cars. Even though the concept of electric cars prevailed since 19th century, but it was Musk who changed the game completely. Consumers understood that electric ...
Views: 2494 - Sachin: A Billion Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Harshad JethraAn entire set of generations grew up admiring Sachin and his style. When Sachin batted, the entire nation wanted to be glued to the television. People relate to Sachin in more ways than one. He is a hero in multiple dimensions, a feat which athletes may not always achieve. Sachin's fan ...
Views: 2483 - Give Me Success... Or Give Me Death?! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Michael CraigI received the following message from a subscriber to my radio show a while back. It was, in fact, such a great question, I included it as part of this article . . . It went like this: “Hi, Michael - I listened in to [your show] yesterday which had me totally intrigued – enough to go ...
Views: 2451(1 vote) - What are the benefits and importance of Digital marketing ? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Devid HenaryWith the onset of Globalisation in the 1970’s and the intervention of the internet in marketing, the world has shrunk. Meaning connecting or keeping in touch with people from every corner of the world rests at a click of a button. So, unless one is beyond satisfied with his business, digital ...
Views: 2444 - Be the Envy of the Neighborhood - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Jeremy SutterBe the Envy of the Neighborhood In case you haven’t heard, one of the latest swimming pool inventions is underwater speakers that allow one to enjoy the same music that is heard above water after he or she is submerged in the pool water. It is luxury pool technology at its finest. ...
Views: 2407 - What are the benefits and importance of Digital marketing ? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Devid HenaryWith the onset of Globalisation in the 1970’s and the intervention of the internet in marketing, the world has shrunk. Meaning connecting or keeping in touch with people from every corner of the world rests at a click of a button. So, unless one is beyond satisfied with his business, digital ...
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