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- ***If it ain’t practical, it ain’t spiritual - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Rob WhiteIn my book, And Then I Met Margaret, I share twenty one epoch experiences that helped lift me out of poverty into prosperity. I don’t consider it a “How To Get Rich” book by any means, but I do consider it a spiritual self-help book. The book points to many of the everyday, ordinary, unassuming ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Single Moms, Step Outside Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorAre you destined for greatness? Absolutely. So what's holding you back? You're familiar with where you are now. It's comfortable, yet you aren't really where you're supposed to be. You're not doing what you're supposed to be doing. You're not reaching the people who need you most. I'm a HUGE ...
Views: 1207 - How To Get Out Of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorThe other day, I was at another birthday party for a one-year old. (I didn't realize so many people I know had babies around the time I did.) I start talking with a couple about babies, as the wife is holding my son. I ask if they are ready for one. As the lady says yes, her husband shakes his ...
Views: 1094 - ***Fantasy Is The Catalyst To Creative Energy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Rob WhiteOver the next five blogs, I will show you how to make your fantasies become facts in your life. The secret to success is putting your daydreams to productive use. When you walk around town imagining a bright future, but do nothing to make those dreams real … it’s like driving a truck full of ...
Views: 1588 - ***The Typical Mind That Asks Cannot Answer - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Rob WhiteThe typical mind can easily ask a question with eagerness, but is not really looking for an answer. It is with “wrong eagerness” that it asks. It is truly only eager to give the point of view that it already holds. The question is simply leading to that. The mind that asks a thousand ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - When Reality Bites, It's Decision Time - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt was almost time for me to be wheeled into the surgery room and the surgeon came to see if I had any questions. He got into the details of what was going to happen and my heart started pounding! I had a tumor in the palm of my right hand and he was going to make a larger incision than ...
Views: 1151 - You Need to Know Your Water Cooler Story - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Rand GolletzTo the onlooker, John's life was idyllic. He was a vice president at a large financial services company. He earned great money and appeared to have a successful life. At the age of 43, his mortgage was paid off and his kids' college educations were funded. His wife did volunteer work as a member ...
Views: 1105 - It All Comes Down to Perspectives - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Carrie GreeneI took a picture out of the hotel window. When I look at it I see about two inches of snow, no big deal. Here’s a little more information. The picture was taken from my hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, the week of January 26th. Atlanta doesn’t see much snow. What to me looks like a dusting of ...
Views: 1388 - The Corridor Principal - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Donna RiosThe Corridor Principal Did you know that when you launch out on your goal or vision the moment you take your first step in that direction you are thrusting yourself into a corridor. A hallway with many doors, the funny thing is that you won’t see the doors till you get closer to them and only ...
Views: 1616 - Take Care of You – Exhausted to Elated! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonThis month we’re going to take a good look at the Vibrantly Live principle of self-care. Specifically, I want to focus on something we use constantly, and say we never have enough of – ENERGY! I’m going to be discussing 4 different types this month; your physical, emotional, spiritual and ...
Views: 1157 - Lessons in Vision From MLK - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Alexandria JoyDr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man with a vision. It was a huge vision which he dedicated his life to and who challenged the rest of us to do the same. Not only did he champion equal rights but also equal access to economic opportunity for all Americans. A lesson we can all learn from MLK is ...
Views: 1234 - Become A Life Long learner - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2014 from Mick HawesOne of the most magnificent things in life, I think, is learning. Learning what? I hear you say. Learning anything, I think is great. Just fall in love with learning, get curious. There is so much information and so many ideas out there it is amazing, particularly with the Internet The ...
Views: 2013 - Is Your Mind Your Enemy: Do You Escape in the Illusion That YOUR truth is THE Truth? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2014 from Rand GolletzFor 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: 1266 - Why Most People Don’t Keep New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Merv StevensDid you make your New Years Resolutions? It's a sad fact that about 98% of us won't keep a single one of them! Why is that you may well ask? For many people out there it's a cultural thing... they make new years Resolutions because everyone else is doing it and it's the traditional thing to ...
Views: 1326 - ***The REAL Key To New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from David Leigh WeberIt’s that time of year again when people make New Year’s resolutions and swear up and down that they will both follow and succeed at them. That’s why gym membership skyrockets every January, diet plan sales soar, and so on. Everyone has the best intentions, and tell their friends and families ...
Views: 1288 - Business Systems: Don’t Over-Complicate Things - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Carrie GreeneAre you over complicating things? I was at our local Whole Foods Market® for a networking meeting. I drank a cup of tea (I’m not a coffee drinker) as a small group of us talked about our businesses and exchanged ideas. After the meeting we said our goodbyes, I grabbed my empty cup and ...
Views: 3039 - ***Unrecognized Contradictions - The Negative Power of "BUT" - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Rob WhiteThe power of BUT is overwhelming when we don’t see it coming. Saying, “BUT” for any reason is calling upon a contradictory energy that cancels out any good you’ve done. “I like what I did with this project today, BUT, I still have a lot of work to do.” You are saying that you want to advance ...
Views: 2602(1 vote) - ***How To See The Perfection: Three Powerful Insights And Practical Suggestions - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Rob WhiteInsight One If you were willing to see that your very own thinking causes your glorious and your miserable experiences of life; if you were willing to accept that you are the originator, the cause of the kind of life you live – this is the beginning of the end of thinking that there’s ...
Views: 2281(1 vote) - Habits Are EASY To Break... At Least The Good Ones - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Carrie GreeneWhen people talk about productivity they often talk about routines or habits. “Professionals” tell us that it takes 21-repetitions of an action to form a habit. This means that after twenty-one repetitions of an activity, it will be engrained into your mind and body so that you do it ...
Views: 1567 - 3 Ways to Cure Holiday Overwhelm at Work - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Joey FaucetteHas your to-do list grown overnight? Yes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year”…and yet many of us miss the wonder of it all due to the overwhelm at work that accompanies the holidays. Here are 3 ways to cure your holiday overwhelm at work starting today: Focus on Positive ...
Views: 1110 - Don't Skip This One Thing To Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from Carrie GreeneLife as a solopreneur…in many ways the work is the easy part. You know what you’re supposed to be doing. You say that you’re working and your community understands why you’re not available. In fact there’s a certain level of “I’m doing the right thing” when you head to work. However…one ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Ten Business Must Do's BEFORE the End of the Year! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Kelly RoachBy now you have carved the turkey and enjoyed the last slice of pumpkin pie. In the United States, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a string of holidays, festivities, parties, celebrations and more! It is tempting to float through the end of the year putting things off until January, but this ...
Views: 875 - Setting Priorities For a Successful and Profitable Business - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was on a flight headed to Atlanta. I had my laptop out and was doing some work as I passed the time. I glance across the aisle at the woman seated there. She had what seemed to be a pile of dog-eared business cards and scraps of paper in front of her. It looked like she was sorting through ...
Views: 1208 - A Secret to Self-Help - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from Joe VitaleWhat’s a key to self-help, self-improvement or self-development? Ace is the most upbeat, revved up and amped up guy I know. He absolutely loves making amplifiers for musicians. I’ve seen people in love with their work before – from plumbers to postal workers to electrical repair people — ...
Views: 1570 - Grow Your Business Your Way - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was sitting in my son’s high school psychology classroom on back to school night. I was listening to the teacher talk about what the kids would be learning. He asked if there were any questions. One of the parents asked, “What’s with the map?” I looked at the wall and realized the map was ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Change Is Not a One Night Stand! Transformation Takes Time and Attention - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Lisa MontanaroI am noticing a pattern or theme that keeps coming up for many of my clients lately. They express their strong desire for change (whether it be to grow their business or improve or change something in their life or career), but that they don't "have the time" to devote to the change process. ...
Views: 1142 - ***How To Improve Your Number On The Happiness Scale - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Rob WhiteREAD THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO IMPROVE YOUR HAPPINESS RATING HERE It's wise to understand that, in every moment, you are about as happy as you assume it's your right to be. And, it's profoundly relieving when you trust that it’s your birthright to be happy and enjoy life. If, right now, ...
Views: 2789(3 votes) - ***Gluten-Free Isn't Home-Free - It Can Cause Muffin-Top! Yikes...! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Lexis JohnsonWhat’s the one food you probably eat every day that you don’t even know you’re eating, that causes Muffin Top? Just FYI there is one 'food' that’s in almost all processed foods; is often used as a replacement in gluten-free foods; is erroneously revered by many health-food companies & is ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - ***How To Manage Your Feelings - Story 1: The Rich Uncle - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteI’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: 2338 - ***How To Destroy What’s Destroying You - Tip 1 of 5 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteTiredness comes from compulsively doing those things that are destroying your health and well-being. The person who is unable to separate himself from his compulsive tendencies is enslaved by his interior conditioning; conditioning that causes him to mechanically react to his exterior life. His ...
Views: 2001(1 vote) - ***Moods Decide Your Fate – 5 Ways To Choose Your Mood - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteWhen I was a kid, I was moody. When I was moody, I was fated to get in some kind of trouble that got me in hot water. When I got in hot water, I felt resentful, and would say to myself, “See, life is tough; I can’t do anything without everyone jumping all over me. No wonder why I’m so ...
Views: 2540(1 vote) - 10 Keys to Saying Yes to the Right Projects - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Carrie GreeneThis is a special request article. A client of mine told me that a colleague reached out to him to do a “quick” project. He priced it on the low end, since it was for a friend and it seemed pretty straightforward. She said yes and he set his team off to work. The result…”She’s been a ...
Views: 1521 - Use Technology to Influence Millennial Workforce Productivity - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWith 105 million strong in the US, the Millennial generation is now larger than the number of Baby Boomers and Generation X combined. Their presence is felt in the workplace and is creating great diversity in age, work ethic, interpersonal social and communication skills. Instead of silver ...
Views: 1426 - In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Tom PetersThe "Greatest Business Book of All Time" (Bloomsbury UK), In Search of Excellence has long been a must-have for the boardroom, business school, and bedside table. Based on a study of forty-three of America's best-run companies from a diverse array of business sectors, In Search of Excellence ...
Views: 983 - The Key To A Successful Business…Respect Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt comes up time and time again. You know you are being taken advantage of. Then suddenly out of your mouth come the words "Sure, I can do that" or "it’s ok, don’t worry about it. I’ll take care of it." You think you’re being nice. You may think it’s your job, so even if you’re ...
Views: 1086 - Why Too Much Diversification Is Bad Thing - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Alexandria JoyDiversifying your investments as well your products and services can help you to tap into a broader market share, it can help to reduce your financial risk by spreading it over multiple ventures, and it can help to grow your wealth more quickly. But, too much diversification can be a bad thing. ...
Views: 1178 - 5 Key Ingredients in the Recipe for Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackWhen baking something for the first time, it’s often important to have a recipe handy to give you some idea of what ingredients are needed and in what quantities. When working on something new and perhaps bigger than what you’ve done in the past, there are some essential ingredients to include ...
Views: 814 - Six strategies for making the decision that’s weighing on your mind - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackHave you ever found yourself stuck trying to make a decision, especially when it’s between two or more options that all seem like they can be the “right” choice? Here are six strategies to help you make that decision when you find yourself torn and jumping back and forth between different ...
Views: 786 - ***A Guide To Daydreaming: 5 Ways To Turn Daydreams Into Reality - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Rob WhiteWe’re told, “Stop gazing out the window. Stop daydreaming; it’s a big waste of time.” And yet, the fact of the matter is that your world, and everything you experience in your world, is an out-picturing of inner pictures. Constructive daydreams are the instrument by which you create your ...
Views: 2952(1 vote) - ***5 Ways To Manage Your Feelings - Story 1: The Rich Uncle - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Rob WhiteI’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: 1680 - ***5 Ways To Aspire Higher – Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Rob WhiteThis blog offers information that I’ve learned from my parrot, Shakespeare. Shaky (short for Shakespeare), has been with me for some thirty years now. Amongst the many lessons he taught me, one of my favorites is his demonstration of how to Aspire Higher by setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals. Shaky is ...
Views: 1963(1 vote) - *** The Power of I AM: 5 Tips on Beingness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Rob WhiteAll creation begins with Beingness. (1) Who you are being (2) determines what you will be doing (3) determines the experiences you will have in your life. Being-Doing-Having …that is the process of manifestation. So many folks get it backwards. “If I only had a million dollars, then I would do ...
Views: 2756 - 3 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Strongly Believe - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottMost of the successful entrepreneurs found on the internet are highly motivated and therefore more productive! It is primarily these characteristics that allow them to get more done than their competitors thus allowing them to taste the fruits of success while others languish in frustration and ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Get to Know Pete Carroll - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Rand GolletzSeveral years ago, Pete Carroll was the head football coach at the University of Southern California. During his tenure, the school won three NCAA championships. In the last 20 years, only Nick Saban has enjoyed a better record as a college football coach. Pete left USC in advance of a ...
Views: 1404 - Do you believe you are in Sales? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhen you examine your world today you will discover how many times you are involved in some kind of negotiation, where you are selling someone on accepting your idea at work, selling your son on the importance of taking a shower after sports practice, selling the airhostess on changing your seat ...
Views: 1102 - Are You Bold Enough? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonRecently, my assistant, Naomi, shared a TED lecture with me. The speaker told an incredible story of a childhood riddled with extreme poverty, homelessness that was saved by love and encouragement. He spoke of taking bold moves to create an adult life of true abundance, contribution, and ...
Views: 1578 - Book Summary: Good to Great - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Jim CollinsThe Challenge: Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. But what about the company that is not born with great ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Control - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Nancy LennertHello and Good morning…. Have you ever had one of those weeks when you run into your office, slide across the desk and fall into your chair???? Well that is where I am. Sometimes I see a sitcom built around me! Glory to the Lord I am back….so let’s get started. My question is – When you ...
Views: 721 - Do You Have Healthy Boundaries? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mike RobbinsHow healthy are your boundaries? Maybe you think about this directly and often, maybe not. Boundaries weren’t something I personally spent much time thinking about for many years. I’ve often related to the concept of boundaries in a negative way. Of course I’ve known they’re important, ...
Views: 1668(3 votes) - Learn How to Reignite Passion in Business - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Joy PecchiaHave you lost your passion in business? attitude is everythingAre you feeling burnt out and exhausted? At one point or another, even the most passionate business owners feel some sort of disconnect from their excitement about business. Sometimes this may be attributed to working too much, ...
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