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- The Art of Losing - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Darren StehleThere are at least two ways of understanding ‘losing’: 1. From a competitive viewpoint 2. From a creative viewpoint When losing is viewed in the world of competition, only the winner benefits; the winner gets the scholarship, the cash, the medals, the corporate sponsorship, and the ...
Views: 636 - Live Life According to Your Values - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Darren StehleWhat are your values for life? Just to get things started, here are my current top values and passions: 1. In a Loving Partnership 2. Joyful and at peace 3. Financially free and secure 4. Deep and meaningful friendships 5. World travel 6. A published writer 7. In excellent fitness and health 8. ...
Views: 1135 - Audacious Insights in Success & Wealth (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kris TabetandoThe following is an excerpt from the book "The Wealth in Questions: Audacious Insights in Success and Wealth" written by entrepreneur Kris Tabetando and published by Vonavo Media Group Inc. Now available at Amazon.com The questions we nurture in our mind bring the answers that we live in our ...
Views: 530 - Audacious Insights In Success & Wealth (Part 2) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kris TabetandoThe following is an excerpt from the book "The Wealth in Questions: Audacious Insights in Success and Wealth" written by entrepreneur Kris Tabetando and published by Vonavo Media Group Inc. Now available at Amazon.com We often hear, "Curiosity killed the cat." Well, I see a lot of cats and ...
Views: 581 - 3 Types Of People, 1 Type Is Successful. What Kind of Person Are You And Why Should It Matter? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Miki StrongEver wonder why some people are successful? It could be the type of person you are. There are 3 types of people, and 1 of them is successful. Which one are you? There are those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who don't know what the heck ...
Views: 1544 - 10 New Year's Resolutions For a More Ethical, Ecological, Profitable, and Successful Business - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Shel HorowitzIn this age of business scandals, it's crucial to remember that businesses based on ethics and quality actually work better. With that in mind, here are ten easy resolutions to inspire your business to achieve a very profitable 2008. 1) I will base every aspect of my business on honesty, ...
Views: 657 - Its Just Like Taking A Vacation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from vince palkoMany people dont understand how visualize or are confused how its done. Sometimes a metaphor is the simplest way to understand something. Take for instance Claude Bristol’s example in the book, “The Magic of Believing.” He writes … “All of you sometime in your ...
Views: 454 - Success: You Can’t Succeed Alone Because That is Not Success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Mark BowserLet us suppose for just a moment that you could get to the mountaintop of success all by yourself. You have worked very hard and finally you have made it. You have reached the peak. Your success is secure. You have won the trophy. Something is not right though. It is too quiet. Where is ...
Views: 4812 - The Impact Of Support - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Stefanie ZizzoAs a coach, I work with many clients in transition. Some are transitioning to new careers or new environments, others new roles in work/life, and some new ways of being and doing. While changes like this can happen without help, they thrive when we have support. Support can mean different ...
Views: 550 - Make Refreshing Pauses - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Ellen MooreSometimes it's not possible to take as many vacations or breaks as you'd like. You know it helps to "get away" and incorporate some peace and quiet into your life, but it's often difficult to take as much time as you need. One way to work and live with less stress is to make deliberate use of ...
Views: 442 - You Inc. -Building And Then Running Your Life Like A Successful Corporation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Rick Gettle“You” Incorporated Building And Then Running Your Life Like A Successful Corporation (Excerpt from “The Science of Success Achievement Course”) © 2008 Rick Gettle Dividing Your Life Into Seven Departments: Research & Development, Finance, Administration, Production, Sales & Marketing, ...
Views: 1991 - Systemize Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Ted PayneWhen it comes to personal behaviour and getting your daily activities in harmony with your life goals, it is absolutely critical to have a system in place. Brain researchers claim that between 90-95% of all human behaviour is habitual which means we literally perform these activities without ...
Views: 588 - Is It Important To Have An Accurate View Of Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from William CottringerIs It Important To Have An Accurate View Of Reality? By Bill Cottringer “How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.” ~Abraham Lincoln. I suppose some people would pose slightly different versions of this title question: ...
Views: 799 - GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED: - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from William CottringerGUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED: Maneuvering Through The Self-Improvement Overload “The more you know, the less you have to say.” ~Jim Rohn. I was very encouraged to read some recent research on the younger post-MTV consumer generation. The good news is that this younger generation is fed up with ...
Views: 1072 - Success and Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Leon EdwardTo ensure that you are making the very most of your life, you need to have a high degree of self confidence. Having confidence in yourself will greatly improve your life in every way. Feeling bad about yourself, on the other hand will lead to depression and a low quality of life. Unhappiness ...
Views: 1024 - Using No As A Stepping Stone To Yes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from carol masonI grew up in Chappaqua, New York. Chappaqua is an affluent suburb twenty-five miles north of New York City where I was exposed to pretty much any opportunity you can think of. I was accustomed to the good things in life, and this made me desire to attain all of this and more when I became an ...
Views: 548 - The Road To Success In Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Susan DennyThe road to success can be can be very rocky no matter what area of your life you wish to succeed. Lily Tomlin (the actress) once said: “In Hollywood a marriage is a success if it outlasts milk!” Isn’t that the truth? We all say or think the same thing whenever there’s an announcement of a ...
Views: 684 - THE MORE PLAN B’S AND C’S THE BETTER! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from William CottringerYES…THE MORE PLAN B’S AND C’S THE BETTER! By Bill Cottringer “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” ~Henry David Thoreau. This is an interesting quote unless you have read an even more interesting one by Søren Kierkegaard. He maintained that “Life has to be lived ...
Views: 664 - How to Disagree without being Disagreable - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Susan HermanDisagreement is an unavoidable part of life. While at school or work we have to evaluate peers , offer alternatives to proposals and stand up for our opinions. In other areas of our personal life we must negotiate with friends, lovers, husbands parents and even obnoxious strangers. Many ...
Views: 1089 - Success, Just Another Word - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Trina NewbyI pray that someone reading this will take heed and put it into action. This little bit of information has put me on the road of true success! "I want to be successful"..... Success although a meaningful word is becoming just another word that people use to express their fantasy to become ...
Views: 1450 - Marci Shimoff - What Makes People Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Liz ThompsonMarci Shimoff, one of the most successful self-help book authors for women, is the author of "Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul", "Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul", "Happy for No Reason", and is a contributing author of the highly successful book, "The Secret". Books aren't the only way ...
Views: 1059 - The Secret To Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Liz ThompsonAre the people around you more successful than you are? Have you ever wondered why some people have everything their heart desires while others are struggling? Psst... Let me tell you, it's The Secret. "A secret," you ask? No, it's not A secret; it's THE Secret. The Secret is something that has ...
Views: 530 - Have What You Have: A Surprise Key To Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Reggie OdomDo you think more about and appreciate what you have OR do you think and worry more about what you don't have? Your sense of having or not having greatly impacts your success. Looking at the truth of who you are is important to understanding how this works. Science has now caught up with a ...
Views: 506 - Creating Abundance And Giving Back - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Vincent j KellseyIn previous articles I have talked about balance, and the art of successful living. However to fully live a balanced, successful life there is one component that must be in place, and that is giving back, both to the world at large and to your local community. There are many ways to give, you ...
Views: 640 - The Art Of Successful Living - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Vincent j KellseyIf I were to ask you what it means to live successfully, what would your answer be? Success means different things to different people, but in general, most people would agree that to be physically healthy, have healthy relationships, and have enough money to live comfortably and not worry ...
Views: 2216(1 vote) - Balance And Success ...Is It One Or The Other? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Vincent j KellseyBalance and Success. It today's world it seems like the two words are mutually exclusive. How can we have success in society's terms and still find balance in our lives? Is it even possible? I have great news for you, the answer is yes! How do I know this? Because as a success coach and ...
Views: 610 - Undoing The Things In The Way Of Successful Reality Repair Rx - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from William CottringerUndoing The Things In The Way Of Successful Reality Repair Rx By Bill Cottringer “What we call reality is an agreement that people have arrived at to make life more livable.” ~Louise Nevelson. What life is all about is successful reality repair—fixing the realities we don’t like and ...
Views: 590 - Driving Higher Levels Of Performance On The Corporate Racetrack: Finish First - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Karla BrandauSince the first auto race in the United States took place in Evanston, Illinois in November of 1895, being the first to receive the checkered flag at the finish line signifying a win is the ultimate success. Finishing first causes heated competition in the racing world. Do you want to ...
Views: 559 - 10 Universal Principles Of Success - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nkem EzeiloThis world is an amazing place. The principles you are about to discover are the ones I learned back in 1995 while still in medical school. I had never heard of such success ‘gurus’ as Napoleon Hill, Anthony Robbins, Wallace Wattles (heard about them for the first time in 2002). Yet ...
Views: 1372 - Action! Action! We Want Action! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliOn a recent vacation to Italy I noticed I was just like many other tourists, moving from one place to the next, from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the train, from the train to a bus or car, from a bus or car to a sightseeing location. Most of us put a lot of time, thought and ...
Views: 1167 - Transforming Your Communication Capabilities: Listening Tips - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Nancy KayeStep by Step You Move Ahead with your Communication Capabilities..... American Communication English TRAINING To Become A Confident Communicator Transforming Your Communication Capabilities: Listening Tips We've been communicating since we were born. So the tendency is to believe that we all ...
Views: 623 - Personal & Professional Success Tip: "Knowledge is Power" is a crock! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanAn interesting question popped into my mind a couple of days ago while I was driving behind a flatbed truck carrying a brand new Jaguar X-Type. I thought; as it rests now, is that really a car? Until someone sits in the driver’s seat, turns on the ignition, puts it in gear and actually ...
Views: 1477 - Want To Achieve Success? Don’t Watch Your Gears - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from David JensenDuring the Tour de France in 2006, the commentators mentioned how one of the lead riders was looking down at his bike’s gears during a difficult leg of the race. At that point, the rider’s performance began to wane and he finished far behind the lead pack. His biggest problem was that he began ...
Views: 708 - The Power of Active Preparation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Richard CawteMaking dreams come true by using Active Preparation. By Dr. Richard Cawte. Clients often say to me, “Richard, I have been putting all my thought into such-and-such an outcome and it is not happening for me. What am I doing wrong?” And I always answer: you are not prepared for a ...
Views: 613 - Take Responsibility For Your Own Success - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackAs much as I hate to admit that there are faults with our generation, it would definitely be fair to say that we are an “it’s not my fault generation”. We think we’re entitled to everything and we want to blame everyone else when we don’t get what we want. Chances ...
Views: 852 - Finding Your Mental Sweet Spot - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from William CottringerFinding Your Mental Sweet Spot by Bill Cottrigner Sitting in two overgrown cedar rocking chairs watching the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River go flowing by in quiet North Bend, WA, two people—one intellectual and the other very practical—were just talking about troublesome life ...
Views: 990 - Personal (and Professional) Success Tip: Failure Is Not An 'F' Word - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanFailure Stinks! Failure is D.R.A.M.A. – Dreadful, Ruinous, Awful, Mean, Atrocious. Failure should be avoided at all costs! That’s a MYTH that needs to be busted. Contrary to what most people think …FAILURE IS NOT AN “F” WORD! In my book A First Serving of Milk & ...
Views: 2247 - Top 20 Success Tips To Master Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Susan YoungLearning how to master your life can be the most amazing yet challenging experience. These critical skills and lessons are invaluable to your success in business and life. Unfortunately most of us were not taught these skills in college or as we prepared for our careers and lives. People who ...
Views: 630 - Life Is An Endless Marathon - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from ying chenLife is a marathon. I heard various versions of what life is. Life is a gift- enjoy it. Life isn’t a dance on roses- don't get your hopes too high. Life is a battle- fight for it. Life is a box of chocolate- you might be surprised sometimes, be happy anyway. Life is a bitch- hardships await ...
Views: 731 - The Yin And Yang Of Success - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Joni CarleySuccess is no longer defined in financial terms alone. It’s beginning to be understood as an alignment between life and livelihood, between monetary gain and an abundance of joy, vitality and good relationships. While it’s undoubtedly important to reach professional benchmarks and ...
Views: 662 - 6 Simple Steps To Organize Your Business Finances So That You Can Sleep Soundly At Night - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Suzanne MuusersLoose papers, receipts, notes, credit card bills, financial statements, tax returns – these are the byproducts of owning a business. They take up space on your desk and in your mind and every time you look at the litter you feel disorganized. Before I created a system to organize my ...
Views: 748(3 votes) - 5 Not So Obvious Business Plan Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Suzanne MuusersEveryone knows they need one. Everyone plans on writing one, eventually. But not everyone does it. Why? Because it’s so easy to put off and it’s such a chore. I’m talking about writing a business plan. Many business owners put more effort into planning their vacations than they put into ...
Views: 600 - So, You Want To Be Successful? Here's A thought... Define It! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Mitch SteelWords of wisdom all around but no one ever seems to listen They talk about their plans on the paper Building up from the pavement mm hm there’re shadows from the scrapers on the pavement mm hm It’s enough to make me sigh but that don’t seem like ...
Views: 518(3 votes) - Are You Successful? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Joanne PoppWebster’s dictionary defines success as a favorable outcome, profitable results or making a difference however, success is actually the journey itself. Success is the manner, in which we touch the lives of others, making a difference, as they move through our sphere of existence. How do we ...
Views: 800 - 7 Reasons To Do Community Service: How Community Service Can Help Your Success And Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from sam sanderWe all know that doing community service is a ‘good’ thing to do, but do you know why? And it’s not just that you’re helping the underprivileged or the environment – there are some real tangible benefits from helping others. This article discusses 7 of them. 1. Karma “What goes around, comes ...
Views: 2350 - Great Success Tip: There Is No Security-Be Bold & Dare! (part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanThe point was well made in the first part of this article, that there is NO security in this life, that “playing it safe” is not the best strategy to live life to the fullest. The best strategy, in my opinion, is to… Be Bold and DARE … “Don’t persist in ...
Views: 1147 - Success Principles: 3-Steps to Creating New Realities - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Pete KoernerDo you want to create something new, or perhaps change part of your life? Consider that, whatsoever you desire can be yours if you ask for it believing that you already have it - even if it doesn't exist yet. In other words, if you think about a thing in such a way that you truly FEEL grateful ...
Views: 731(2 votes) - Your Vacation! Don't Forget To Take One - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Gail SolishGiven that we live in a stressful world, where we are often going full tilt and have many commitments and responsibilities, it is important to take time off. Stop the merry-go-round, take a break, do something totally different, something out of your ordinary work routine. It is a wonderful ...
Views: 557 - Great Success Tip: There Is No Security-Be Bold & Dare! (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanAccording to James F. Byrnes, “Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity.” I absolutely agree with him. The proverb “Seize the day (moment)” was coined by the Roman poet Horace (circa 20 B.C.) who wrote in The Odes: “Carpe Diem, quam minimum ...
Views: 1337 - The Secret In The Way of The secret - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from William CottringerThe Secret In The Way of The Secret by Bill Cottringer I have to admit I am both a fan and a skeptic with all the hype this past year or so about “The Secret.” My “fan” perspective is a feeling one. I feel the fundamental truth of the Law of Attraction and power of positive thinking is ...
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