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- How to Kick Start the New Year into High Gear as Your Best Year Ever with a 90 Day Action Plan ! - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Kathy BakerYes, the 'silly season' is upon us again. People are about to wind down and get into festive party mode. Not that this is a bad thing, no, not at all ! We all need rest and recreation. But, do make sure that you also make the most of this time for another vitally important activity - ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - Success, Elbow Grease And A Little Luck - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2003 from Dave ShieldsI like to think that as a professional psychotherapist & coach, the space in which I work in my office is a smaller reflection of our much larger culture here in the USA. Let me explain. Our culture is constantly on the move towards faster, more convenient ways of doing things. I'm caught ...
Views: 2742(1 vote) - Crown your life with meaning - by A recent study of a group of people over the age of 100 queried the participants as to what they might do differently if they had their lives to live over again. Amidst a number of varied answers, three emerged as common to most, and certainly unveil a universal perspective:
Number one: I ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - You're Rich! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2003 from Henry PenixWhat if I placed ONE BILLION dollars in your bank account today! That means, at just ten percent interest, you would have to spend $270,000 dollars each day just to spend the interest - for the rest of your life, not even touching the one billion dollars! With this in mind, please answer the ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - THE TOP 10 STEPS TO GUILT-FREE LIVING - by Too many people live in a state of constant guilt. They feel guilty if they spend a cent on themselves. They feel guilty if they are not constantly at the beck and call of someone else. They feel guilty if anything goes wrong in the life of any of their loved ones, because, somehow, they should ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - THE TOP 10 WAYS of ATTRACTING NEW PEOPLE, PERSONALLY and PROFESSIONALLY - by Whether you are attracting new clients for your business, have moved into a new community and want to make friends, have started a new job, or are open to romance, here are some ways to attract new people:
1. Smile.
I recently heard of a man who met his fiance when she gave him a friendly ...
Views: 1441 - How to Develop a Reflective Life - by When we think of prayer, we usually think of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam; and when we think of meditation, it is usually associated with Buddhism and Eastern religions. But underlying both of these is a process that is available to all human beings, and that is not tied to specific ...
Views: 1069 - Grieving your Losses - by What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us so much? Is it the heavy duty emoting that we have to do to get through our suffering? Is it the fear we have about opening ourselves to all this pain? Because, let's face it, it's hard down there, in the land of grieving where all those emotions toss ...
Views: 935(2 votes) - You Failed, So What: You Just Got One Step Closer to Success - by "Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." – Winston Churchill
I talk to and meet so many people who say they’ve tried and tried to lose weight or save money or start a part-time business and have stopped short of achieving their goals. The reasons ...
Views: 4833(2 votes) - Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do(Overcoming Obstacles, Adversities And Discouragement) - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2003 from Rick GettleRick Gettle © 2003 How would you like to see a permanent end to all of your problems? We all have problems – and our problems only end - when we do. The only people without problems are in the cemetery. I’d like to stick around – problems and all. How about you? No matter what problems we ...
Views: 21134(7 votes) - Uncaged Dreams: The Dream Squashers versus the Cage Openers - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2003 from Don MorrisThe Caged Dreams of the Majority The majority of the people on our planet have made no plans for the future. They appear to be content to live from day to day, with little or no thought of achieving important goals or growing in their personal and professional lives. You, I trust, are not ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - When Writing Your Goals, Do What Works for You - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2003 from Don MorrisAs a personal coach who assists people in defining their vision and purpose in life, I am often asked whether it is better to write down your goals by hand or to use a word processor on the computer The most important thing is to formulate your goals as fully and specifically as possible. The ...
Views: 1142(2 votes) - Brag! - by CHAPTER 1
Bragging Myths We Live and Die By
It ain't bragging if you done it.
-DIZZY DEAN
Myth #1:
A JOB WELL DONE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
It's not my father's workplace anymore, or even the one many of your mothers may have entered in the 1970s or '80s. The days of job security in exchange for ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Make Mistakes! It's Okay. Really! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2003 from Ronnie NijmehWhen you fall, do you get right back up? Do you learn from your mistake and move on? Or do you kick yourself so hard in the butt that you just mope around for days in your PJs and wonder why you're so miserable? Come on! Get a grip! Okay, okay, that was uncalled for, but seriously, the more ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Seeking Success? Start Now! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2003 from Ronnie NijmehHave you wanted to accomplish something for a long time but have had trouble starting? Was it because you didn't know what to do? Or maybe you weren't "in the mood"? Or perhaps you told yourself, "not today, maybe tomorrow." Well, you're failing yourself and let me tell you why. We all love to ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Training Lesson: Using Your Mistakes To Springboard To Success Adapted From Success For Dummies - by Each of us at one time or another has thought about how wonderful it would be to have as much foresight as hindsight. Then we could avoid making mistakes! Not only is that hope unrealistic, it's also unwise. Mistakes are often the springboard for major accomplishments. Here's a good example: ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Living Light - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Deborah MartinClearing Clutter I live in what I have always considered a pretty clutter-free home. But after reading Karen Kingston's book “Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui,” I've realized I can still do with less. I started last week. The little clutter I have already cleared has had a surprising affect on ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - THREE RULES FOR TURNING STRESS INTO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2003 from Denis Waitley1. Accept the Unchangeable - Everything that has happened in your life to this minute is unchangeable. It's history. The greatest waste of energy is in looking back at missed opportunities, lamenting past events, grudge collecting, getting even, harboring ill will and any vengeful thinking. ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS - by BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS
The high road to becoming a self-made millionaire in America is starting and building your own business. But this is not as easy as it sounds. Most businesses started by inexperienced people fail. Probably the primary reason why people don't start businesses is because ...
Views: 2558(1 vote) - ***10 Steps to Jump-Start Your Life Today! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim Allen1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others. If you're trying to revitalize yourself, you have to be honest about what is and is NOT working in your life. Self-deception is like driving around in circles: you're moving, but you're not getting anywhere. 2. The only person you ...
Views: 3860(2 votes) - To Be A Champion, Become A Child - by Submitted on May 15, 2003 from Priya Florence ShahHave you ever wondered what successful people have that makes them successful? Ever wonder how those champion recruiters in your company manage, month after month, to get the most new recruits, the biggest bonuses, the largest paychecks? Well let me tell you a secret. No one starts out as ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Do You Remember To Send Nice Notes? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2003 from Maria MarsalaIn the past few years, the look of marketing has changed - for the better I believe. Money businesses spend on Public Relations (PR) has increased and has become a marketing priority. Even on the Internet, people want to connect with you – to see your picture and the pictures of your staff. I’ve ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - The Seven Sisters of Success - by I recently had a chance to interview several groups of extremely successful people. A handful are famous athletes, several are nationally known artists, writers or politicians, and all are multi-millionaires. I asked them for the keys, or essential factors that allowed them to accomplish so ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Are you living your purpose? - by “Whatever path a man travels, it is my path. Wherever he goes, it leads to me.”
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Though we are all one energy force, one mind, and One Spirit, each soul incarnated into a specific form on earth for a unique purpose. We are here to experience different situations and similar situations ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - The Power of Coaching - by Forbes cited it as the second fastest growing profession in the country, Fortune 1000 companies have used it to transform their organizations, and testimonials from around the world keep pouring in about the power of professional coaching. Yet with all this, relatively few people even know what ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Life Issues Pt. 2 - Against All Odds - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2003 from Nicholas Dixon============================================================ Special Requirements For Reprint: Article may be freely reprinted in your ezine, in your e-book and/or on your web site with the authors resource box included and without any ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - Realtors - How To Start A Traffic Explosion In Your Spare Time - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2003 from Stan SmithYou have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. ---------------------------------------------------------- I know that you are busy. The average realtor ...
Views: 1383(2 votes) - Create Your Business Vision - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2003 from Jacqueline CornabySmart business owners and managers know that the key to business success is to strive for growth-oriented results that will challenge you and your employees to achieve more. We’re going to increase profits 20% in 90 days. We’re going to reduce our overhead costs by year’s end. We’re going to ...
Views: 4389(3 votes) - Focus on Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2003 from Sandra Baptist -What does prosperity mean to you? Riches, happiness in life, success, family security… There is no doubt that prosperity means different things to different persons, but I can guarantee that we're all trying to attain that state in our lives called prosperity. So how do we attain it? Many ...
Views: 2524(2 votes) - RESOLVING CONFLICT - by I've done a lot of research on the topic of conflict resolution in recent months, and here are a few tips I've come up with for resolving conflict in your workplace and professional life:
Don't be afraid of conflict. Too many of us become agitated when we encounter conflict or disagreement out ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - CREATING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE RESULTS - by Your attitude determines the state of world you live in. It is the foundation for every success and every failure you have had and will have. Your attitude will make you or break you.
Attitude creates the way you feel about people and situations. Your actions are a result of your attitude, ...
Views: 8539(3 votes) - The dream I nearly gave up ........ - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2003 from Nicholas Dixon============================================================ Special Requirements For Reprint: Article may be freely reprinted in your ezine, in your e-book and/or on your web site with the authors resource box included and without any ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Face Your Fears - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2003 from Lisa MartinFear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...
Views: 1314(2 votes) - The Path to Success: Finding the Confidence to Step Up to Key Moments - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Nina HamWhether it’s making a prospecting call to a promising business contact, giving an informal “elevator speech” to a networking group, or attempting to close a transaction, there are certain key moments when putting your best-dressed foot forward really matters. Some of life’s fortunate people ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - Universal Laws Exposed: What They Are, Why They Are There - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from David CameronThere are some two very simple questions which, once you get their answers, can change your life dramatically for the better. This is so because these two questions relate to absolutely everything that you experience and create in your life. Everything in this universe runs under universal laws ...
Views: 5686(2 votes) - Three Sales and Marketing Tools to Boost Profits - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2003 from Joel Sussmanhttp://www.marketingsurvivalkit.com The quality of your life, whether you're talking about your professional or personal life, is determined by habits. Success is often the result of simply doing the right things over and over again. In sales and marketing, consistency is one of the most ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - Create Life Theme - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2003 from Lisa MartinAhhh.... the ubiquitous New Year's resolution. How many times have you developed a list of New Year's resolutions, which at the time sounded great, only to find yourself feeling less than enthused about it six months later? Have you ever felt guilty or depressed because you didn't achieve a New ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - The Prosperity in Forgiveness - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2003 from Lori HamannI have found myself inspired to write on this topic on more than one occasion. All of us, at some point in our lives have felt the desperate inner turmoil and confusion that comes from feeling that we have been "wronged" or betrayed in some way. You fight to understand what is wrong with that ...
Views: 2417(2 votes) - Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nicholas DixonHello everybody and a good day (or night !) to you all. My name is Nicholas Dixon and I am in my early twenties and I reside on the beautiful island of Jamaica.I work full time in a public library , but in my spare time I design and market websites.I personally think that it is fun to help my ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People - That You Can Learn! - by We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie and then disappear. Or, there are those like Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes who achieve extraordinary success, at the cost of their own lives. These examples do not ...
Views: 3805(1 vote) - What would you do if you could change your life right now? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2003 from Nicholas DixonHello everybody and a good day (or night !) to you all.My name is Nicholas Dixon and I am in my early twenties and I reside on the beautiful island of Jamaica.I work full time in a public library , but in my spare time I design and market websites.I personally think that it is fun to help my ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Lessons in Triumphant Living! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2002 from Larry RobinsonSunday, December 29, 2002 is my Birthday. I thought I would do something different again this year. I want to give YOU, as a gift from me, the Top Ten Greatest Lessons I have learned this year. I hope you enjoy them. Let me know what you think. 1. “Surrendering to God” is the greatest thing you ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Book Summary: The Rebel Rules - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: The Rebel Rules "Daring to be your self in business" Chip Conley, A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster New York 2001 ISBN 0-684-86516-5 287 pages What does it take to get in touch with your inner rebel and run a business on your terms? Today’s ...
Views: 2960(3 votes) - Book Summary: Good To Great - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: Good to Great "Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" Jim Collins, co-author of ‘Built to Last’ Random House Business Books, London 300 pages Explore what goes into a company’s transformation from mediocre to excellent. Based on hard ...
Views: 3647(2 votes) - Book Summary: First Break All The Rules - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: First, Break All The Rules ‘What The World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently’ By Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman Simon & Schuster, 271 pages Based on a mammoth research study conducted by the Gallup Organization involving 80,000 managers across ...
Views: 4164(3 votes) - ***What to do When Nothing Works - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenEvery now and again, as we work to make our dreams come true, we will find ourselves tired, stuck, and trapped. We'll feel as if we've painted ourselves into a corner and not know how to get out and get moving. If you reach point where you feel like you're stuck and nothing you do seems to be ...
Views: 11322(4 votes) - Case In Point: Designing A Site That Demands High Traffic - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston ?2002 http://www.ktamarketing.com Marnie Pehrson may not be well known for driving traffic to Web sites, but she should be! Her ability to get literally hundreds of thousands of page views a month is simple astounding! (NOTE: I said “page views,?not “hits.?BIG difference!) ...
Views: 2362(4 votes) - Is Your Ad Killing Your Brand? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston ?2002 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It’s funny to me how companies spend thousands of dollars to develop a brand only to wreck it when they create their advertising campaigns. They pour over colors, fonts, logo designs, Web site creation, USPs, and target audience ...
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