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- To the Salesmen Who Have Prejudged Me. . . . I Want You to Know the Costly Mistakes You Made - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Helen RobinsonMy new husband and I relocated to a new city, from the East to the West. We started a marketing company and soon after, opened a printing plant. The hard work and the long hours started to pay off and it was time to purchase a home. We found a brand new 2 bedroom, 2400 sq. ft. beauty. An ...
Views: 831 - Shyness: How to rise above it - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Jack ZavadaMillions of people consider themselves shy. This common, frequently painful feeling is often accepted without question. Shy people may look on it as something they're stuck with, like being short or having curly hair. Some nervousness or hesitancy in social situations is normal. Everyone ...
Views: 757 - Key to Success - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Sharif KhanFirst off, I would echo the voice of 18th century French philosopher Voltaire, made popular and relevant in today’s leadership lexicon by “Good to Great” author Jim Collins, who said, “Good is the Enemy of Great.” 1. “Good is the Enemy of Great.” Get rid of the good to make room for the great ...
Views: 865 - Perfection – What's It Costing You? - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Pam ThomasPerfection is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because some where along the way I got the message to be perfect. The perfect person who did not make mistakes, who was the perfect weight, who wore the perfect clothes… I think you get the idea. How did that message to be perfect serve ...
Views: 1171 - How to Motivate Unmotivated People - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Yolanda CardenIf you walk around a Walt Disney World resort or theme park, you are likely to witness something that in most other settings would seem bizarre. Not the presence of a large animated character, although you may witness that also. Rather, at any given moment, a person in dress clothes will be ...
Views: 15866(2 votes) - Smile, Really Smile, It's Good for Health, It's Good for Wealth - by Submitted on May 15, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNA real Smile is one of the most effective means to capture the trust, attention, and rapport of an audience. It is an essential part selling when meeting people. It has added benefits as a stress reducer. This is true if speaking to an audience of one or one thousand. You can reap these ...
Views: 3695 - Nothing Is Impossible ! - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jill KoenigBy Jill Koenig Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker I do believe that anything a human being can conceive, they can achieve. The bigger question becomes, is the person going to have the desire, commitment and determination to see the goal through. Nothing is impossible. There are ideas and ...
Views: 1153 - A Good Defense Without Being Offensive - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Jacquie HaleI recently had to learn a lesson which I often suggest that my clients learn: how to set boundaries and convey the truth in such a way that the other person doesn't feel attacked. In other words, how to respond when someone has irritated, frustrated, or infuriated you. The main aspect of this ...
Views: 968 - The most common mistake in Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Philip GoslingIn a recent Reader’s Digest article, best-selling author and ex-teacher Philip Pullman put his finger on what’s gone horribly wrong with the teaching of English in schools today and points the way to a common goal-setting mistake made by millions of people. It’s the mistake of turning ...
Views: 1394 - Making Peace With The Unknown - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Paula Gregorowicz"It'll be OK". "Everything will work out for the best." "You'll be just fine." How often do we quickly utter these words to comfort ourselves or someone else? How do we really know it'll be ok? Are we (at least on some subconscious level) simply reassuring ourselves that whatever happens ...
Views: 827 - Leading Knowledge Workers: 5 Deadly leadership Sins To Avoid - by Submitted on May 09, 2006 from Faith RalstonAccording to the latest studies, the average employee is delivering only 50% of what they are capable of offering to your organization. As a leader, you’re frustrated by this lack of performance. You’d like to clone your high performers so you can become more results oriented like the ...
Views: 930 - Stress and the Self - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from ronan rooneyWe are all made up of many layers - the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Each of the layers needs to be given as much respect and attention as the others. Traditionally, we have given more attention to the physical aspect, reflecting on our physicality and the physical world. Our ...
Views: 592 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from ronan rooneyOn a business trip last week I left early in the morning. Half way through my journey the sun began to rise. I just knew it was going to be beautiful and so I pulled over to watch. I looked out the car window, over the country wall, down into a valley above which the amazing sunrise was about ...
Views: 638 - How You Can Get Anything You Want In Life In 68 Seconds - by Submitted on May 06, 2006 from David CameronLet's keep this simple. As simple as can be. What do you want? More money? A new house? A nice luxury car? A holiday in France? A new boyfriend or girlfriend? An athletic body? Whatever it is, it is a physical result, is it not? Physicality. Why? For what feeling? So you can feel secure? ...
Views: 5755(1 vote) - Do You Ever Wish You Could Just Keep Up With Your Reading? - by Submitted on May 06, 2006 from Brenda CyrDo You Ever Wish You Could Just Keep Up With Your Reading? How many times have you looked at your stack of reading materials, and felt overwhelmed? Most of us are bombarded with more and more written information every day- magazines, reports, e-books, newspapers, professional studies- it seems ...
Views: 1242 - STRETCH - by Submitted on May 05, 2006 from Katie MattsonSTRETCHING doesn’t have to just involve physical motion. I’m talking about stretching yourself – moving outside of your box, shifting your comfort zone, trying something new. It’s hard work. It’s uncomfortable. It’s scary. But it’s also crucial to your wellbeing and success. Many clients come ...
Views: 842 - Worry, Be Gone! - by Submitted on May 04, 2006 from Noelle NelsonYour manager has announced that everyone will have to take a pay cut . . . or join the unemployment line. Aargh! You're barely keeping up with your bills as is. Or you're self-employed, and your competition is undercutting your prices in a way you can't compete with and still feed your family. ...
Views: 957 - 7 Great Questions You Can Ask Yourself To Help Build Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 03, 2006 from Robert ScanlonI see so many people searching online for answers to help improve confidence, build self esteem, unlock motivation and find positive attitudes. But I am often amazed at how many of the answers we already have inside of us ... it's just that we haven't found the right ...
Views: 8468 - A Champion's Path to Achievement - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageBy Kathleen Gage and Lori Giovannoni We design our life with specific goals, plans and actions for achievement. Yet, in a moment all can change. We are then left to ponder the question, “Have you chosen your life path, or has it chosen you?” Even with the best laid plans there comes a time ...
Views: 1034 - Akeelah and the Bee - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Jill KoenigI am a sponge. I am always learning, no matter what activity I am engaged in. I derive inspiration from everyone and everything around me. I heard a great deal of positive buzz about a movie called "Akeelah and the Bee" which was just released in theaters in America so I went to see what it was ...
Views: 3533 - Addiction to Self-Judgment - by Submitted on May 01, 2006 from Margaret Paul“I’m such a jerk. How could I have said that?” “I’m a looser. I’ll never get anywhere.” “I’m so stupid. I should have learned this by now.” “I don’t fit in. I don’t belong with these people.” “I’ll never be good enough. I’ll never do it right enough.” “I’m permanently emotionally damaged. I’ll ...
Views: 6788 - Why is it important to set goals? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2006 from Debra LohrereHaving a goal enables you to focus your energies on devising ways to achieve it. When someone makes a decision and begins focusing on achieving a specific goal (and even better in a specific period of time), the powerful subconscious mind goes to work and begins playing with ideas and ...
Views: 10190 - Ten Things To Do Instead of Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhile we all reach for food for many different reasons, there are big consequences associated with binge eating. Various health problems and obesity are just a few bad things that can happen to a person that binges regularly. Below are some suggestions of what you can do the next time you ...
Views: 5397 - A Powerful Millionaire Mindset Factor To Help You Succeed! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Jason OmanThere's one thing ALL self-made millionaires understand and live by. It's incredibly important for developing the millionaire mindset and for learning how to become a millionaire. This one concept can flat-out MAKE or BREAK your chances for wealth building or achieving success in anything you ...
Views: 923 - A Dream to Make Your Heart Sing - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Marcia WiederA dream is simply something that you want. Where dreams come from, are from inside of you. Some are based on need, such as your need to put your kids through a good school; or to make money, and some are based on desire, something that makes you happy. The most profound dreams are those that are ...
Views: 1123 - Tackle Big Projects with Action-Item Lists - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Gina Hiatt“I know what I need to do; why do I need to write it down?” You may have fallen into the trap of thinking this way. And hey, if it works for you, that’s great! I find, however, that many people with too much to do, or with large projects looming in front of them get into a state of complete ...
Views: 810 - Love the Person You Are and Hate the Person You’ve Been - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Angie LewisDid you know that love is a choice? We choose to love or not to love. It's that simple. But I believe the non-loving choice is not our "true selves." The non-loving self is absorbed in anger, judgment, resentment, and all kinds of things that we allow to control how we love. We haven't let go ...
Views: 882 - Start Trading: Throw Those Excuses Out the Window! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from John FormanPeople make all kinds of excuses as to why they cannot get involved in investing or trading the financial markets. In this article, some of the most prominent are debunked. "I don’t have time" Despite being one of the most frequently heard, this is probably the most pathetic excuse for not ...
Views: 778 - Becoming Engaged to Your Own Self Worth - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Amy HaleHow comfortable are you with your self-worth? Self-worth is important to the ultimate happiness you feel in your life because it is deeply tied into your ability to attain your desires. In order to move forward with your desires, you need perseverance. So why do we sometimes give up so easily? ...
Views: 1588 - A Twist on Goal Setting: Bare Minimums - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenRecently I asked my Self-Care e-newsletter readers to share what helps them "turn toward their truth." I've also called this 'minimum self-care requirements' in other issues. As a result, this is what I wrote today to be included in my upcoming book: Between survival and a fully humming ...
Views: 983 - Fear of Rejection, a sign of low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Carla ValenciaOne of the symptoms of low self-esteem is to feel alienated and lonely from other people. Where do these feelings come from? . They come from the belief that everyone else seems to be better than you in some way and because of that they will reject you. When I was a child I felt that I was ...
Views: 2100 - Get Organized Secrets - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2006 from Nishanth Reddy1. Tell yourself that no matter what, some level of clutter with a child is going to happen. 2. Begin with messes and clutter that you see every day. Get organize your kitchen, garage, and family room before your hallway closet. 3. Use drawer dividers for socks, underwear, lingerie, and tiny ...
Views: 1035 - The Major Cause for Procrastination - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2006 from Dingane .Procrastination is the silent killer of human will and ambition. Procrastination is what separates a role model of success from a life of mediocrity. People who succeed, who are fulfilled and who tap into all of their abilities and internal resources are people of action. Much has been written ...
Views: 972 - Customer Satisfaction as a Management Tool - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Robert (Bob) CannonIn business, we generally measure customer satisfaction by our sales or market share. It seems fairly obvious that if a customer doesn¡¦t like what we have to offer, why would they buy our product or service? In a sense, hospitals are in the same boat. If a patient isn¡¦t happy with how they ...
Views: 990 - Building Self-Confidence at Work - 5 Things You Can Do - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Chris GallowaySelf-confidence is definitely a trait worth cultivating at work. Self-confidence helps you to project an aura of confidence that makes others trust in your abilities to complete a job successfully. However, many people are not fully secure about their abilities around their job. Here’s a ...
Views: 1739(2 votes) - Time Management: Five Steps to Taking Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy GoodwinClients often begin a career consultation with, “I feel overwhelmed.” Often they’re right. These days we really have more to do than ever before. Ironically, much of our overwhelm comes from awareness of what we need for a healthy, meaningful life. Our grandparents (and maybe our parents) ...
Views: 1593 - Giten on Intuition and Healing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanAn excerpt from spiritual teacher and author Swami Dhyan Giten's book "The Silent Whisperings of the Heart - An Introduction to Giten's Approach to Life" (Lulu.com, 2012) Intuition means to learn to listen to the silent whisperings of our own heart. Intuition is our inner teacher, our ...
Views: 2281 - Pregnant With Words - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2006 from Len McNallyPREGNANT WITH WORDS Men too can give birth! I read somewhere that writing a book is like conceiving a child. You start out with and idea of what you want to create but that idea soon takes on a life of its own and the product that emerges several months later will likely bear little ...
Views: 760 - Getting Rid of the Fear of Public Speaking Has to be Difficult ... Are You Sure? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Morty LefkoeIf you’ve had an intense fear of public speaking for many years and have tried a variety of ways to rid yourself of the fear – without success, you’ve probably concluded that you’ll probably never get rid of the fear. Or, if you do, it will take a lot of time, effort, and reinforcement. If ...
Views: 2288 - In Praise of Lying: Fiction vs. Nonfiction - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Yolanda CardenNon-fiction is very much in the news these days. Capote, the James Frey debacle and the even creepier Nasdijj scam have raised the kinds of questions that plague many a memoir writer: how much can you really remember? How much can you ethically invent (creating dialogue, for example, from a ...
Views: 1446 - What does it take to be a good listener? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2006 from Sarah LiddleWhat does it take to be a good listener? When we listen we do not listen only for what is being said, but also listen for what is not being said. Listening has many facets to it. In this article I will cover the foundation skills for listening. These skills will boost your listening ability and ...
Views: 2900 - Self Esteem, Self Confidence, And "Our Emotional States" - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2006 from Robert ScanlonHow is your self esteem, self-confidence related to your emotional state at any one time? And if it is, what can you or I do to take advantage of this relationship? Let's first explore the concept of an "emotional state". Human beings are creatures of emotion. We can ...
Views: 1360 - My door is always open ... - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2006 from Kerrie Mullins-GunstThere’s no doubt it’s important for a good manager to be available. When you delegate a project or assign a task you probably go to great pains to ensure you receive regular reports and updates. I’m sure you make it quite clear that you are available if help or advice is needed. Maybe you’ve ...
Views: 1354 - The Art of Truly Listening - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Elizabeth SavinoWe live in a world that is ever changing and evolving into a faster and faster pace. Consequently, our response time to information that is presented to us has become more immediate. Such a scenario makes it difficult to both truly listen and to truly be heard. People have become accustomed to ...
Views: 1989 - Is Time Your Enemy? Conquer Time with an “Unschedule!” - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Gina HiattTime can be your friend or your enemy. For many people who have “free time” to accomplish long-term projects or writing tasks, it is a merciless tyrant. It is just too easy to allow the slightly harder task to slide, as you fill in your day with the humdrum and the emergencies. The Enemy You ...
Views: 1665 - The 10 Most Common Publicity Mistakes -- Don't Sabotage Your Success! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2006 from Bill StollerThe number one rule of being successful in the world of publicity (or in just about any other field, for that matter): Don't sabotage your efforts with dumb -- and easily correctable -- mistakes. Here then are the dumb things that publicity seekers do. Avoid them, and you'll be well on your ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - Are You Living On Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Marcia WiederYour Purpose is who you are, what gets you excited; I might even say that your Purpose is remembering why you're here. If you're like a lot of readers, you might say, "I want to make my dreams come true, but, between you and me, I don't think I have a Purpose." Your Purpose is not a big, ...
Views: 1108 - Our Furry/Feathered/Scaled Friends - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Noelle NelsonIt's been a miserable day. Nothing went right. You slept through your alarm because the neighbors kept you up half the night having either a wild argument or wild sex (hard to tell which), you were late to work on the one day when the client was showing up in person, your car sprang an oil leak, ...
Views: 908 - Organize Life and Business -- 5 Simple Steps to Get Organized and Get Energized - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Beth Tabak"Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up." A. A. Milne In personal development growth occurs more easily when we create space to grow. In order to experience living beyond limits in business or personal lives we must rid ourselves of the ...
Views: 1324 - Me, Myself, and I. How Big is Your Self-Esteem? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2006 from Lynne DeanAre you able to take responsibility for your actions? Do you enjoy life? How is your interaction with others? Are you loved and do you love? See if you can improve your self-esteem with these tips: Can you hear the little voice in your head? What does it tell you most of time? Are you ...
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