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- 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: 857 - 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: 1971 - 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: 1543 - 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: 1156 - 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: 2167 - 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: 1269 - 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: 882 - 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: 1476 - 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: 1351 - 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: 3078 - 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: 846 - 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: 1000 - 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: 1150 - 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: 1172(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: 1063 - 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: 676(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: 1432 - 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: 3069 - 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: 1810 - 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: 1293(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: 929 - 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: 2054 - 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 ...
Views: 870 - Reality Repair Questions - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from William CottringerREALITY REPAIR QUESTIONS By Bill Cottringer "I wouldn't give a fig for the simplicity that comes on the near side of complexity, but I would give my left arm for the simplicity that comes on the far side of complexity." ~Oliver Wendell Holmes. I just finished writing another book, Reality ...
Views: 988 - 3 Simple Success Practices - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sylvia WarrenSuper Achievers Suffer from Achievement Amnesia Busy professionals, executives and entrepreneurs execute complex strategies, lead wildly divergent teams, meet ambitious goals, and deliver on their commitment to the success of their organizations. Yet often they feel like professional and ...
Views: 1229 - Crave Your Goals! Five Steps To Attract What You Desire And Deserve - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Tricia MolloyWe all have work and personal goals that we’re trying to achieve. It may be getting that promotion, attracting ideal clients and customers, losing 20 pounds or becoming debt free. When we truly commit to our goals and crave them with our heart and soul, we engage the energy of the universe and ...
Views: 870 - Life Success Lessons From 16 Mark Twain Quotes - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea Westra1. A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. There is nothing more satisfying than that sense of being completely "at home" in your own skin. When you achieve that as a natural state of "being", then you can finally look beyond yourself and fully contribute all your talents to the ...
Views: 5101(5 votes) - Physicians And Health Care Professional Are You Ready For The Revolution Part I - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Lori-Linell HallWhat You Didn’t Learn in Medical School and What You Need to Succeed in the 21st Century Information Technology As quietly as it’s kept, or maybe it’s not so quiet but you are overwhelmed by it, there is a revolution going on in front of your nose. That revolution is the way we learn and ...
Views: 1748 - 3-Golden Rules Of Innovation - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Pete KoernerIt isn’t always easy to be different; yet, if you want to be innovative, you’ve got to break with trends, traditions, and even your own habits. There’s no way around this; innovators are bringers of new things – not old things. New means change; change means different. ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - What Is The Psychological Profile Of A Successful Person? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Rebecca CommerfordWhen you look around at the people that you know have you ever noticed how some people are just naturally more successful than others? Some people say that those that are more successful in life are just a bit more lucky then those that seem to never get ahead. Then there are others that feel ...
Views: 5485 - Strategies and Tactics - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Harold Duarte-BernhardtAs a LIFE coach I face a variety of human dilemmas which are mostly rooted in emotional PAIN and memories of past emotional PAIN. The fact is, people don’t call me when things are going well; they call when they’re hitting bottom. These situations can include: • A marriage ...
Views: 1515 - Your Best Life Ever! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Harold Duarte-BernhardtThere is perhaps no subject of greater obsession or importance than that of LIFE SUCCESS! Who doesn’t want to be a SUCCESS? Who doesn’t want to SUCCEED? SUCCESS is a word loaded with meaning. Its meaning has been largely twisted by the media and the constant parade of e-mail blasts ...
Views: 1369 - Stepping Into The Success Zone - by Submitted on May 30, 2008 from Ghislaine MahlerRecently I spoke about our mind and what it does when we engage into something we have never done before. The first thoughts our mind will bring up are about all the reasons why we can't do this new thing. Whether it is something that has never done by anyone before, or something that WE ...
Views: 748 - Why Does This Keep Happening To Me? - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Gayle McWeeneyJanet just couldn’t keep it all flowing the way she wanted it to. At work, she would set up meetings but her coworkers wouldn’t cooperate with her. At home, she would clean the house and put the groceries away only to find her 6 year old had again dumped out his bin of toy cars, and her husband ...
Views: 946 - Success Principles: Failure Is Not An Option - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Pete KoernerFailure is not an option; it’s a judgment and a misunderstanding of where you are and what’s going on. Failure is simply what you have labeled a very necessary part of a very necessary process. And, failure can also be an idea used as an excuse to discontinue efforts or activities in ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - The Magic Of Strong Boundaries - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Morgana Rae"If I won't be myself, who will?" ~ Alfred Hitchcock Strengthening your boundaries is one of the most powerful ways to transform your relationships and improve your life personally and professionally. This month we look at boundaries. Boundaries let us know the difference between our ...
Views: 2051 - The Boomerang Effect - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Rob McBrideDaily we face a vast array of decisions. Differentiating between doing what is "right" and "wrong" is a matter of perception and not always easy. Often our biggest challenge is to take action and do something! In making these decisions we can keep in mind our actions affect many, near and ...
Views: 4045 - *** Strengthening Your Seat Of Power For Greater Fulfillment - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Keith MatthewFoundation is your place or seat of power. It is where you go to retreat to revitalize yourself, to recharge whenever something is going on in your life that is rattling to you. The strength of your foundation is what sustains you through that challenge that you’re going through. My ...
Views: 1462 - Be Realistic: There Is No Limit To What You Can Do - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanHave you ever thought about what you could do, if you really decided to? I'm not merely talking about what your skills, education and talents are capable of. I'm talking about what is really possible for you. There is a very real possibility that you can do virtually anything. Not alone, not ...
Views: 1156 - Decide In Favor Of Your Greatness - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Reggie OdomWhat would be different in your life if you made your decisions in favor of your greatness? Deciding in favor of your greatness means being true to yourself and taking the high road in your actions and decisions, whether anyone is looking or not. Being true to yourself and taking the high road ...
Views: 883 - How To Bypass Mediocrity And Achieve Mastery - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Nelson TanMastery in one's career and consciousness growth simply requires that we constantly produce results beyond and out of the ordinary. Mastery is a product of consistently going beyond our limits. For most people, it starts with technical excellence in a chosen field and a commitment to that ...
Views: 1001 - Remove These Blockages To Your Success - F.A.S.T. - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Dr Barry MarksYou keep trying and trying, but you're just unable to attract the level of wellness or success you'd like. Here are some common blockages for you to consider using the acronym of F.A.S.T. Fear or more accurately, fear or failure or rejection holds many people back. Fear prevents us from putting ...
Views: 1432 - Finding Your Spirit - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharyn AbbottThere are plenty of myths about what you need to succeed in today's society. You do not need a series of self help books telling you how to arrange your bookshelf and paint your northern wall to generate the best success and happiness that you can experience in your earthly life. What you need ...
Views: 1729 - THE TREADMILL TRAP: Keeping Up With The Speed Of Change - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from William CottringerTHE TREADMILL TRAP: Keeping Up With The Speed Of Change By William Cottringer, Ph.D. What is faster than a nanosecond? Whatever it is, it is upon us! Right at this moment I am both crying and laughing about the impact of Karl Fish’s “Shift Happens” I-Net and U-tube “Fishbowl: Did You ...
Views: 988 - Success & Happiness - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Robert WhiteLet me begin with a question … what two "things" do we all want most out of life? Would you not agree, we want to succeed, and we want to be happy? However, isn’t it "interesting" that the two are mentioned separately! … "I want to be successful AND I want to be happy" … as if it were possible ...
Views: 1116 - Moving Forward Means Never Looking Back - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Pete KoernerInnovation means progress, new visions and ideas -- moving forward. Forward progress is essential in life and business; we call it, "Success." If you aren't moving, you're stuck; and if you aren't growing, you're dying. But forward progress also means leaving things behind and moving on; ...
Views: 2410(1 vote) - The 4 Keys to Getting a Fair Settlement of Your Bodily-Injury Claim - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Gordon LevinsonIf you have been injured by someone else’s negligence and you plan to make an insurance claim for compensation, believe it or not, you alone hold the key to getting a fair settlement. From the first moment that you were injured, until the time that you are holding a settlement check in ...
Views: 1067 - REALITY REPAIR: With Stress-less Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from William CottringerREALITY REPAIR: With Stress-less Success By Bill Cottringer “Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it.” ~Lily Tomlin. This is my 7th book and I am trying something entirely new this time around. I am starting out with a definite title to my book in mind; ...
Views: 1231 - Don't Take It Personally - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Jean CharlesThe best-selling book, The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz is an insightful little book with a message that is simple and yet profound. The author invites the reader to adopt a code of conduct that leads to a fulfilling life. It includes these four agreements – “Be impeccable With Your ...
Views: 1307 - Use These Five Methods To Find Personal Growth and be More Successful Through Reading - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2017 from Leon EdwardIf you haven't picked up a book lately, you might be surprised to find how much you can learn through reading. You can start a new life with the proper knowledge, if you just pick it up. If you want to succeed, take some time to read. What you can learn is amazing. Let's take a look at how it ...
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