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- Practice: Does Practice Make Perfect? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings are often born with a certain ability or a number of abilities and these will vary from person to person. Other people may enable one to realise what they are good at or one may have to get in touch or ‘find’ what they are good at themselves. Once one realises what they are it ...
Views: 1596 - The Four Basic Rules for Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzWhen I went into business for myself over a dozen years ago after spending decades as a corporate executive, I knew pretty quickly that I needed help building my business. I needed some "rules of the road." I also needed perspective and equanimity that I simply did not have. I knew how to do ...
Views: 2185 - Persistence: Is Persistence An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who have the ability or the skill to do something and yet, that is as far as it goes. And this is going to mean that they end up wasting what they have and it will always be a mystery as to what they could have achieved. In other cases, there are going to be people who ...
Views: 3236 - Commitment: Why Do Some People Fear Commitment? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one may want to commit to a relationship, it doesn’t mean that they feel comfortable doing so. On one side they may have to have the need to be with someone and at the same time, it could be something they fear. And while this could be something that only has an impact on their ...
Views: 2312 - Delaying Gratification: Is Delaying Gratification An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAs time has passed, there has been a greater need for everything to happen faster. The pace of the world has rapidly increased and a lot of people no longer want to wait for things. In some cases, if someone wants something they will want it now and if they can’t have it now, then they might end ...
Views: 1788 - Is it Time to Give Your Business a Good Spring Cleaning? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI'm sure you're aware of the old term, "spring cleaning"? Mother nature reminds us that before you add more to your life, it's always a good idea to let go of what no longer serves you. Like the leaves that fall from trees in autumn, room is made for the new growth that occurs every spring. ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - One Simple Step to Smart Delegation - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffThe one question I get asked over and over from women entrepreneurs is, "How do you know what to delegate to an assistant?" I love this question because it tells me you realize that you can't (and shouldn't) try to do it all in your business and your ready to get the support you need. Nearly ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - How I Became a Libertarian - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from Rand GolletzHere's my story: When I began voting in the 1970s, I was a staunch Democrat. My view of life was idealistic rather than tragic ("tragic" as in the context of Greek tragedies), and my belief was that government could be a force for good. Over time, as I assessed the results of government ...
Views: 1688 - Possess a Burning Desire for Success - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2014 from Virend SinghA BURNING desire is one of the most important success factors; perhaps the first key to success. To have desire is one thing, but to have a burning desire is another thing entirely. All success stories begin with a burning desire. The extent to which you succeed in any endeavour is largely ...
Views: 2288(2 votes) - What Does Success Mean to You? - by Submitted on May 31, 2014 from Ursula JorchDo you want to be successful? Since you're reading this article, it's pretty much a given that the answer will be, yes! Success can be defined in a myriad of ways. If we're not conscious about it, we can get caught up in someone else's definition of success. Your family's. Your culture's. The ...
Views: 1171 - In Thirty Minutes - by Submitted on May 31, 2014 from Hifzur RehmanIn just 30 minutes a day, you can be on your way, to success and happiness. Am I kidding? No, I am not. Take my words seriously. I am going to tell you a simple but highly effective success formula. Follow me. Before going to bed, do not watch TV, movies or listen to music. Most people do ...
Views: 1181 - ***Your Infinite Potential Speaks To You - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Rob WhiteYour infinite potential speaks to you. Set aside all that you are currently thinking right now, and listen intently to it's words: "Everything that you desire, all that you yearn to experience, your wildest dreams and aspirations are currently awaiting your call. Your highest thoughts of ...
Views: 1703 - ***Where’s The Fear – Another Ordinary Guru Incident - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Rob WhiteWhile walking around my favorite pond this morning, I came upon a little girl and her mom feeding the geese. The little girl was probably three years old. She was having the time of her life. But, all of a sudden two of the geese got into a squabble about one specific piece of bread, and ...
Views: 1939 - ***5 Springday Lessons From A Purple Guru - Day One - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Rob WhiteThere's nothing like a touch of spring in the air to stir my curiosity about what lessons the spring season may offer. The 75-degree weather in the Boston area during early April sure sparked me. I decided to do some spring-cleaning around the yard and began with the flower beds, figuring that a ...
Views: 1836 - Interviews With Successful People - Emma Hewitt – Singer-songwriter And Trance Vocalist - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThe first song I listened to from Emma was her collaboration with Chris Lake ‘Carry Me Away’, and this was then followed by ‘Not Enough Time’ with Cosmic Gate and ‘Live Forever’ with Lange. And while I have listened to a lot of trance music, these are two songs that stand out. But even ...
Views: 3041 - Are Your Financial Projections Pro Forma or Bull Sheeta? - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from Rand GolletzI highly recommend Berkshire-Hathaway's annual report for your pleasure, amusement and education, even for those of you who don't enjoy reading business publications. More specifically, I recommend chairman Warren Buffet's annual message to shareholders. Buffet always educates and ...
Views: 1611 - How to Grow Your Business and Stay Sane... at the Same Time! - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWe’ve all been there: wanting to grow our business but not knowing what to do or how to do it. There are so many options and tasks to do each day; it can feel like you’re going crazy (I’m not the only one, am I?!) Instead of being pulled in ten different directions, there are a few simple steps ...
Views: 1406 - How you can create playful success in your biz today! - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamIn his book, Free Play, Stephen Nachmanovitch writes about the joy of playing. He describes play as a state of mind where we focus on the process – the sheer joy of play, and not the end result. He encourages us to recognize that the act of play in and of itself is the destination. When we ...
Views: 1825 - 5 Success Strategies You MUST Implement to Resolve Issues with Money, Health, Weight Relationships, Career, Time Management, Procrastination & More… - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from KG StilesDISCOVER WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK from realizing your dreams! Here are the Five Success Strategies you must implement to Experience Success in any area of your life. Use these Five KEYS for Success to resolve your issues with: MONEY HEALTH WEIGHT RELATIONSHIPS CAREER TIME ...
Views: 1811 - Motivational Tips to Survive in Sales - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Tracey FieberFor many people in business, especially small business owners, the sales process appears to be one of the most difficult skills to master. It can easy seem overwhelming, and sometimes downright intimidating, but in all actuality sales, is a basic concept. You’re helping connect people and ...
Views: 1594 - Thinking Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2014 from William CottringerThinking Your Way to Success By Bill Cottringer “I want to know all God’s thoughts; all the rest are just details.” ~Albert Einstein. In today’s Information Age, quality thinking is the success currency of choice. Have you thought about the quality of your own thinking lately? I ...
Views: 2071 - Successful Single Mom - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorDo you ever feel like you are your own reality show? Between the kids, work, and things that happen, do you think your life is filled with enough ___________ (you fill in the blank)... so much so that even if you tried, you couldn't plan the things that happen? I've felt that way recently. ...
Views: 1381 - You Can Create Anything You Can Imagine - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Vernon MyersDid you know that you possess the most powerful idea factory in the world on your shoulders? Your thoughts, ideas, insights, and intuitions can be brought to life by using the creative power of your imagination. What is the imagination? Imagination is the ability to create a mental picture ...
Views: 2666 - 3 Signs You Are Positively Engaged at Work - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Joey Faucette“How do you know you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing for work?” the college student asked me. A middle-aged guy and I had the same discussion recently as he transitions careers. The answer lies in your heart; what you “Believe” about your work, the third core practice of a Work ...
Views: 1432 - 15 Ways to Know If You Are An Idea Person - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Vernon Myers1. Ideas come to you effortlessly. • Creating ideas is as easy for you as putting on your shoes in the morning. Thomas Edison said that ideas are waiting to be discovered. You discover ideas constantly by creating ideas without really trying to create ideas. No matter where you look you see ...
Views: 5049 - 12 Reasons to Use an Idea Journal - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Vernon Myers1. Using an idea journal is fast, easy, and convenient. It will take you less than 15 minutes each day to record your ideas, goals, and dreams into your idea journal. 2. Your idea journal will motivate you to take action on your most valuable and promising ideas. Use the idea journal ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - 7 Creative Ways to Problem Solving - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, how many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem – and that that problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem lying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads. No options. No ...
Views: 1285 - Feeling Olympic Insignificance? Success Tips for the Rest of Us - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Stephan WiednerIt’s easy to watch world-class performers, like those who participated in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, with wonder. How did they get to be so good? They were born with natural talent, or they worked long hours to be the best. Maybe it’s a little of both. The point is that what you believe ...
Views: 1619 - How To Take Action To Achieve Unbelievable Success - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Merv StevensMany online marketers have a dream, but they don't know how to take action to make their dream a reality, which hinders their success. They may have the dream but never follow through because of fear. They are afraid to go forward, even though they were excited about a new beginning. To achieve ...
Views: 1874 - Momentum: Is Momentum An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is moving, it can be a lot harder to stop it. And yet when something is not moving, it can be a lot harder to get it going. If a boulder was rolling down a hill for example, stopping it could be extremely difficult. If this boulder was not moving, getting it rolling could also be ...
Views: 3668 - 5 Smart Solutions For Women Entrepreneurs on The Go - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffThis week I'm writing to you from my childhood home in Charleston, West Virginia where I'm caring for my aging parents who are health challenged at the moment. Today, I'm going to share my best tips for running a business when traveling. With all the new gadgets and apps available to ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - 3 Simple Steps to Better Decision Making - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the biggest challenges I see people struggle with is making decisions. There's this burning need inside of us to avoid making a mistake when it comes to choosing one over the other. They key is to know when a decision really matters ("should I marry this guy?") or is it a mere blip on the ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Have You Given Yourself a Thumbs Up Lately? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI was driving down Pacific Coast Highway at 4:30 in the afternoon just a few days before Christmas. My cell phone rang and it was the principal from my daughter's elementary school. My first thought? "Wow, this must be pretty serious if she's calling me during school winter break!" I answered ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - 9 Game-Changing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs in 2014 - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffAt the end of each year, I take an inventory of my life and business to shine a light on what proved to be most effective for me. Here are my top nine timely tips for women entrepreneurs who are ready to make a Big Leap in 2014: 1. Exercise Empathy - If you have a dream of making a ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - Is Your Creativity in Drip Mode? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI was feeling a bit out of sorts. My creative self felt like it was moving at a crawl and my decision-making at a snails pace. Something was off but I couldn't put my finger on it until I started to reflect over the last eight weeks. I had traveled two times in 30 days to the East Coast to see ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - You’re Worth More Than You Think - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Carrie GreeneValue. What are your services really worth? What do your clients get as a result of buying your products or working with you? The price you place on your products and services is really no more than what you think you are worth. One woman I worked with charged $90 an hour for coaching; yet ...
Views: 1303 - Who Needs A Business Coach Anyway? - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerThe short answer? If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you do. What IS a Business Coach? Business coaching has become sort of a hybrid between coaching and consulting. First let’s define the difference. A coach is an accredited certification. A coach works with ...
Views: 1208 - 5 Personal Attributes For Your CV - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerweWhere skills consider things we can “do”, individual personal attributes make reference to behaviours. That is when others can express your characteristics (according to what you do), for instance “Sue is kind hearted, warm and friendly”. “Peter is quite assertive” or “Roger is ...
Views: 4969 - Success: Why Do Some People Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhilst growth and progress are what many human beings seek, it doesn’t mean that this is what always takes place for them. There are some things that one might be able to achieve without too much trouble and others things that can always seem to remain out of their grasp. And while this ...
Views: 1635 - Leaders Fight for Their Creative Vision - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Vernon MyersI recently watched the movie, “Saving Mr. Banks,” a Walt Disney film that shows the process that Walt and Mrs. P.L. Travers used in creating the movie “Mary Poppins.” The thing that stood out to me the most is that the creative process is messy, yet, it’s full of joy and happiness. The ...
Views: 1315 - Success: Does Success Depend On Who You Know Or What You Know? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIn the modern day world, education is seen as an important part of becoming successful and as a means of increasing ones quality of life. And so getting the right qualifications or the right training for instance is therefore imperative when it comes to making progress. This sounds logical ...
Views: 4793 - Success Is Not Always Convenient - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently I offered an open, hop on the phone line, Q&A session. It was on a Saturday and I made myself available for two hours to answer as many questions about building your business as possible during that time. To encourage people to get on the line I announced the call would not be ...
Views: 1481 - 5 Proven Steps to Stick to Your Resolutions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageAccording to Statistic Brain only 8% of the 45% of those in the United States who set New Year’s Resolutions will achieve them. Most give up on their resolutions within the first 30 days. Why is this? It’s simple. We forget about our big why. Is there something you absolutely want to ...
Views: 1511 - #1 Rule of Affiliate Marketing and Sales - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently someone asked me what I think the #1 rule of affiliate marketing is. Actually, there’s more than one top rule, but here’s top of the list. #1 RULE: Pay your affiliates what you owe them when you owe them. Nothing can sour an affiliate relationship faster than you owing someone money ...
Views: 1367 - Moving Forward - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Emily DeCarloMany times we are afraid to move forward toward our goals. Sometimes, we spend time reminiscing about past failures instead of exploring the reasons we may have failed. The essential key to moving forward in spite of setbacks, is to explore what went wrong and change the "how", not the "what". ...
Views: 1535 - Moving Forward - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Emily DeCarloMany times we are afraid to move forward toward our goals. Sometimes, we spend time reminiscing about past failures instead of exploring the reasons we may have failed. The essential key to moving forward in spite of setbacks, is to explore what went wrong and change the "how", not the "what". ...
Views: 1508 - ***Do I Need To Go To A Temple To Love God? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Rob WhiteDo I need to go to a temple to love God? Do I need to go to an arboretum to love nature? Do I need to go to a therapist to love myself? If my life is a dance, then love is already here, and I need go nowhere in particular to express my love. When I awaken with loving feelings, and when I say ...
Views: 1909(2 votes) - Ideas On How To Live A Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerweWhat exactly does it really mean to live a meaningful life? Just what would you get into action for each day? Just what exactly will be your purpose? Should you not understand the solutions to these questions, of believe it is difficult to grasp ways to live a meaningful life, this ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Ignore Warning Signs in Your Business At Your Own Risk - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Carrie GreeneI love people watching. I love guessing what is going through their mind as I watch. There is so much to learn by studying human behavior. It’s easy to apply the lessons to my life and in turn, to my business. I was sitting in an airport lounge. An alarm went off. I looked up. Nobody ...
Views: 1621 - Single Moms Don't Give Up - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorA few weeks ago, I went to a single dad event held by a non-profit organization. Upon leaving, all the single parents were given gifts to take home, some were food items. I was given a large package of hamburger patty meat. As I left, the lady handing the food to me said, "Just stick it in the ...
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