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- The Dangers of Dreaming Big - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI first met Brian about a few years ago through a friend at a party. He quickly pitched to me a grand business idea that involved selling video games over mobile devices. I soon realized he kind of introduces himself everyone with a pitch rather than a simple greeting. His video game ...
Views: 1670(9 votes) - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Finding the Courage Within to Advance Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIn these uncertain times many otherwise powerful professionals are becoming paralyzed by fears and insecurities. They want to overcome the challenges to their executive presence, their leadership brand, their professional image, and the advancement of their career. But to get to where they want ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - Top 6 Things to Select The Right Promotional Products - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Carl GrothausCorporate promotional products are an essential aspect of any good marketing campaign. Having promotional items can give a business large scale long term exposure that's far more cost effective than other methods of marketing. Target Audience: Assessing the target audience is probably the ...
Views: 1665 - The Spark! - Realize Your Potential is Waiting for Action - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jason PlevellEach and every one of us has the potential to achieve anything you want in Life. On your journey to this discovery, you will all be made aware of a flame that has been lit deep within you for some great time now. This flame was lit long ago by a single spark. Even the tiniest of sparks can ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Achievement - Do You Have the Belief That You Can Achieve Great Things? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochSetting goals and achieving them is one of the most satisfying feelings that you will ever experience. If the feeling is so wonderful, then why doesn't everyone in the World achieve great things in their lives? Unfortunately, there are people who simply don't and won't set goals and will ...
Views: 1661 - Give your Word more Power! Part 5 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou want what you want, which you get by using the three tools of creation: Thought, Word and Deed (action). The more power in each one, the more it helps you achieve your goals. The more you desire, the more you need your Word to contribute to its achievement. So increase the power of your ...
Views: 1661(2 votes) - Do you just Know About It, or have Authentic Hands-on Experience? Part 4 in the Do What Works series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo Only What Works To achieve the results you want, you need to do what works and not to do what doesn't work. And it's your job to ascertain which is which! Once you know the difference you'll be more effective in achieving your goals. When you have experience in a field, it's natural to ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Success Strategies: The Winner's Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Mandy & Trevor SwiftHow well have your success strategies served you over the last year? Have you even got any: Take a look back at your life over the past 12 months and tally up the scores. How many times did you 'Win' at something, and how many times did you 'lose'? There is a famous quote by Canadian hockey ...
Views: 1658(4 votes) - Don't Blame Gravity - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from Rand GolletzPicture this: A light plane goes down in the Arizona desert. A team from the NTSB descends on the scene to investigate what happened. After three months of rigorous study and analysis, they're ready to report. They call a news conference. The NTSB administrator approaches the podium. You've ...
Views: 1657 - "5" Key Ingredients for Your Overall Teen Success! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Matthew FlintonSuccess...Everybody wants to have it though sadly many people struggle attaining it. I would like to share with you a few key ingredients that I know from my own experience will equip you for true success throughout your life. This information pertains to success in every area of your life... ...
Views: 1656 - Is it Good or Bad? How do You See the Situation? Part 5 in the Self-sabotage Series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe present moment is here. It's what is. You may like it or you may hate it, but it is reality right now. There's nothing you can do this moment to change it, things are exactly the way they are. Which is not to say your response can't change things in the next second, or day, or next ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - The Basics of Modern Day Sports Marketing - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from James BurbankThere is a myriad of signs that something big is happening in the world of sport marketing today. Traditional tactics fail to score, and many realize that the key is to engaging people are with creative and innovative thinking. This happens in the streets, in stadiums, and also in the digital ...
Views: 1654 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Just Say No - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaYou know what its like. You’re racing around the office to get that last stack tackled- yes, the one that your boss just handed you 5 minutes ago, even though you needed to be driving home 10 minutes ago. As you race, two colleagues fly in and ask “if you have just a minute” to review the 43 ...
Views: 1653 - Are You Commited to Your Success? Or Are you Simply Involved?! - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Stephen SuccessWhat is the Difference Between Involvement and Commitment? This is by no means a trick question. When it comes to your Success in life are you Involved or are you committed? Many people get frustrated with life; they get ticked off when they think of their current situations or place in ...
Views: 1652 - Express Your Independence - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Ruth HegartyOne of the best and easiest ways to express your independence is by learning to love and accept yourself more and to "get" that you have the power to manifest any kind of life you want. That is such a powerful concept. Get started by trying out some uplifting affirmations. These will help ...
Views: 1652(4 votes) - But What If They Don’t Like It? Strategies for Persuading People to Agree With and Support Your Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonGaining others’ acceptance of your ideas can be difficult, and even downright frustrating without the proper approach. Why do you think so many companies look to a marketing or advertising agency to promote their products and services? Planning an effective persuasive strategy can be ...
Views: 1650 - How to Thrive in Today's Economy-Lesson 2: Create your Niche - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceYossi Ghinsberg survived under the harshest of conditions in the Amazon jungle for 3 weeks on his own during the rainy season. He was given up for dead, there was no way a native person could have survived let along a gringo! Well Yossi survived and thrives today due to his experience out there ...
Views: 1650(4 votes) - M-A-Y - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Sylvia HendersonMaybe I will, and maybe I won't. Maybe I do, and maybe I don't. If I'm to take action, I'll have to decide; Commit to a choice to which I must abide. ~ Sylvia Henderson So I shouldn't quit my day job and become a poet laureate? I introduce to you, "may". It's an interesting word in ...
Views: 1650 - A Narcissist Knows How To Manipulate A Lot Better Than Any One - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Anita DevisA narcissist contains a way of turning everything all over so you commence to issue on your own. He'll do a thing terribly imply or cruel. You may discuss to him about it, but because of the conclude from the dialogue, you're the single apologizing for a few rationale. A narcissist appreciates ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - Believe In Yourself & Believe Your Dreams Are Possible - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, reachable goals, and untapped potential – but they are far more scared of actually accomplishing their dreams than they are of failing to achieve them. The reason is because being average or just good is certainly easier than the work required to become ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - Do You Need a Ph.D. to Become a STEM Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Kevin XuLaunching a STEM-based company might seem intimidating if you don’t have an advanced degree in one of the corresponding fields. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries require extensive study and practice, and you need a strong background in these areas in order to run a ...
Views: 1649 - Problem Solving – Overview of Polya’s Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from John SteelyProblem solving is a skill everyone wants and which is needed in every aspect of your life, from work to hobby to family life. However, most people study problem solving in a very limited environment: high school mathematics (if at all). What we need is a plan of development for our problem ...
Views: 1649 - The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind'') - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind'') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking, Books, ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - The Power Of Positive Self-Talk - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Brian TracyPerhaps the most powerful influence on your attitude and personality is what you say to yourself, and believe. It is not what happens to you, but how you respond internally to what happens to you, that determines your thoughts and feelings and, ultimately, your actions. By controlling your inner ...
Views: 1647 - Do You Lead A "Linear Life?" - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2014 from Rand Golletz"Life is an endless unfolding, and if we wish it to be, an endless process of self-discovery, an endless and unpredictable dialogue between our own potentialities and the life situations in which we find ourselves. By potentialities I mean not just intellectual gifts but the full range of one's ...
Views: 1645 - How do You Make Up your Mind? Part 1 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYour Approach to Life What's your approach to life? Do you first ensure that something is plausible? Are you generally gullible, cynical or skeptical? You can be gullible, say yes and accept something without question. You can be cynical, say no and reject it without checking it out. Or you ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Living in a Dream or Living without a Dream? What is the difference? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Nil CelenOur dream or others' dream, any way we live in a dream. The only difference is the one who chooses the dream. I always prefer driver's seat instead of being a passenger. When driving, I have the control of movements and the destination. I can also decide to choose a short cut or change the ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Three Best Strategies for Internet Business Success - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Ade AdenekanThere is no gainsaying the fact that since its emergence in the socio-economic development of the people all over the world, the Internet has offered innumerable opportunities to make good living income. The opportunities are so enormous to an extent that it has been quite easy and possible for ...
Views: 1644 - How Do You Feel? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Ruth HegartyAs someone who runs my business (and life) based on Law of Attraction principles, I get to spend a lot of time checking in with how I feel. There are many benefits to this practice which is why I am recommending it to you today. The more you check in with how you feel throughout your day, the ...
Views: 1644(6 votes) - Making the Highest Possible Contribution - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle RandallDo you ever feel you have so much potential that you can't sit still? All high performers feel this potential boiling up within them. It’s what they look for in turn when making key hires. But even with the most promising new employee, something can happen and, next thing you know, they’re stuck ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Imagination Is More Important Than Knowledge - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonDo you wish that you were more creative or had a better imagination? When you were a child can you remember playing endless games with imaginary friends or creating entire sub cultures in your mind? Have you come across the following quote by Albert Einstein? "I am enough of an artist to ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - What are 9 things successful people do differently? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from DJ BarrettWhen we look at people who have made a name for themselves and have accumulated an abundance of wealth, we should ask ourselves... "What are they doing differently that makes them so rich?" Some people might say that they were born with certain talents. This may be true, but that's really ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Organise An Event To Advance Your Career - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from James CoakesThis article is specifically aimed at people who work for large companies. Corporate careers are often compared to ladders, you make slow progress rung by rung and promotion by promotion. Ambitious people want to climb that ladder, but how can you stand out from your peers and secure promotion ...
Views: 1642(13 votes) - 3 Reasons the Least Logical Solution is the Right One - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Daniel WoodWhen I was a boy we would play baseball in the park. The problem was that it was surrounded by bushes. Our balls kept getting vanishing in the bushes. After about 2 years I learned how I should find them. I would look at the bush and think of exactly how it should bounce and then look in ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Do Something Different to Create a Breakthrough - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffAlbert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” It doesn’t matter if you are facing unfinished projects, complicated finances and debt, poor relationships with family members and co-workers, or wellness issues. If you want change and ...
Views: 1640 - Three Ways to Use Your Signature Story to Pull in More Clients - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniOne of the best strategies to quickly establish credibility, get known, and differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to share your signature story. A signature story is your own personal account of how you got to where you are today or how you transitioned into your chosen ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - Conflicted about a Conflict? - Tip for the Day: How to Bridge the Gap and Not Jump Off the Bridge - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Patricia ClappOne of my email buddies wrote about something very interesting this morning that gave me yet, another morning coffee AHA moment that I would love to share with you. Just as I had referred to that annoying voice inside our heads in my last blog, how do we stifle the real life of the whiners or ...
Views: 1639(8 votes) - How Do You Turn Dog Pooh Into Chocolate Cake? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Zoe RouthThis was a question asked by a client about how to 'make the best of a bad situation'. Great question. The short answer is - you don't. Dog pooh is dog pooh. You don't want it. You don't like it. And you certainly don't want to eat it. 'But hang on', I hear you say, deliberate creator's ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Remember These Kentucky Derby Quotes - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe 138th running of the Kentucky Derby will commence on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Churchill Downs in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky, with a post time slated for 6:24 P.M. Since this race is usually the most eagerly anticipated horse race in the Western Hemisphere, let alone the United States, ...
Views: 1639 - The Human Characteristics Of The Success Mindset - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Human Factors Success is as much about attitude as it is about skills. You can have all the skills in the world and still fail to achieve an objective. Setting goals, defining objectives and creating plans designed to achieve those objectives is essential of course, but really successful ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Is Your Website Visitor Ready? - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Kathleen GageFar too often people say, “My business is not working.” Yet when they are given the solution for what to do, they don’t take advantage of it. For example, there was one Shark Tank participant I had a phone conversation with after he appeared on the show. He was frustrated that he didn’t get the ...
Views: 1638 - Social Media Employment Background Checks – How To Remove a Hurdle for Your Employment Success! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Muhammad Saad KhanSocial media networking sites are becoming a silent snapper for the people who are seeking employment in a recession hit job market, as employers are now compelled to run social media employment background checks as their primary tool for hiring. A real life story can be a better example to ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Three Essential Steps to Achieve your Goal. Do You Use Them All? Part 1 in the Achievement series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThere's joy in having what you want in life. But there are three essential steps to achieving what you want. Do you know and follow them all? Don't let Know Where become Nowhere One of the most important is to know where you're going. If you don't know where you're going, then any road will ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - ***Steering Our Leadership Wheel - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The winds and waves are always on the side of the best navigators." — Edward Gibbon, English historian Leaders look beyond the current situation – beyond what is, to what could be. That's why leadership is all about change. It's why leadership is action, not a position. Growing our ...
Views: 1636 - Narcissism Or A Survival Tactic: Has Our Success-Oriented World Shaped Millennials’ Attitudes? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like every day there is a new article calling out millennials for being over-indulged and narcissistic. Then you log onto any social media outlet, they are flooded with selfies and updates on trivial, day-to-day information like restaurant check-ins. It’s enough to make you start to ...
Views: 1636 - Earth Spirit Journal: March 2017 The New Moon... Which Direction are you Headed? - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Journal. Our intention is to provide you our readers, friends and connections with an overview of what is emerging in our much larger, ever evolving community as we bring balance between Father Sky and Mother Earth, and within ourselves. February´s second ...
Views: 1635 - What Are You, since You're Not what you Have nor what you Do? Part 4 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe key to real success, as we saw in the previous article in this series, is neither what you have, nor what you do. So what is it? How much time have you invested in contemplating this crucial question? First Reflect on Your Answer If you haven't already come up with your answer then ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - Hacking Happiness: 5 Ways to Train Your Brain to Be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Phil DumontetIs it hard to put your finger on what makes you happy? According to a Deakin University study, happiness boils down to three things: financial freedom, a life of purpose, and authentic relationships. In other words, happiness — about 40 percent of it, anyway — is within your reach and, most ...
Views: 1634 - The "Power of Attraction" Without Action = Self Delusion - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Dale CalvertLet me be perfectly clear; I believe that when the mind determines exactly specifically what you want to accomplish that you do attract the people, situations, and opportunities to help that vision become a reality. I believe in the wisdom of the ages. “What the Mind can Conceive and ...
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