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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Growing Your Dream - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Zen BenefielAchieving your dream has never been more accessible and reasonable than it is today. The motivation for achievement is ever-present on the minds of entrepreneurs, but a new and growing population of displaced workers is now entering the market. Cottage industry, an industry where the creation ...
Views: 1986(1 vote) - Celebrate Your Child! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Mariaemma WillisCelebrate Your Child! Whether your child is in traditional school or is homeschooled, here are some tips taken from the C.A.R.E.S. and F.I.T.T. principles from Discover Your Child's Learning Style, co-authored by Mariaemma Willis & Victoria Kindle Hodson: 1. Celebrate your child! Please, ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - "WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET" (by Glen Hopkins) - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Craig Lock"WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET" (by Glen Hopkins) Submitter's Note: I am sharing this great article by Glen Hopkins, that I came across in my records in the spirit of sharing knowledge and insights. I hope that it may be informative and perhaps uplifting to you too, as it was (and is) to ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - Jim Rohn, an Interview and Short Reflection - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Avil BeckfordI got the opportunity to interview my hero and invisible mentor, Jim Rohn, a few years ago. On December 5, 2009, Jim Rohn a business philosopher and teacher, passed away from pulmonary fibrosis. I was very saddened by the news, but his words will live on, and I am grateful for the 30 minutes ...
Views: 5871(1 vote) - Accidental Millionaire – the Next Chapter - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Stephanie FrankIt was a room filled with about 300 networking engineers. True geeks, that’s for sure. I was there in the room to deliver a training to these high-level engineers about a subject they all loved – TCP/IP. As the training went on, I discussed protocol, troubleshooting, hacking (oh excuse me, ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Success Starts in the Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisDisappointed at not getting the results they desire. Frustrated because they aren’t loving what they do. Unhappy with the direction of their life. These obstacles cause clients to come to us to seek help in getting on the right track. Unfortunately, Kathy fit into all three categories. An ...
Views: 2614(4 votes) - How Much Effort Do You Put Into Making Your Relationship Work? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonSomewhere hidden amongst my emails this week, I received this motivational message, the contents of which kept popping back into my mind. Your Effort Is A Portrait of Yourself Why is your effort such a true portrait of yourself? And have you thought about how very much your level of ...
Views: 2849(2 votes) - FIND YOUR PASSION - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - ***What Thoughts Wake You Up At Night? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI asked through Facebook and Twitter "What thoughts wake you up at night?" The response was varied; from nonsensical to downright scary. "Gee, the idea of munching on some (fill in the blank with just about anything vegetarian) sounds great." "Where is my handbag?" "Did we lock the ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - How To Give Yourself What You Want and Stop Getting Mad - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondI do what you want, but you never let me do what I want! Justin had his heart set on the new BMW sports car, but Bernice wondered whether it was the best way of spending money at this point. There were other more important priorities like her business start up, the kids school fees and house ...
Views: 1858(2 votes) - What I Learned Last Week: Failure Can Lead To Success! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownWhile I am traveling and at business conferences I often learn many valuable life and business lessons from those I meet along the way and those I see speak at these events. This past week I was in Las Vegas, NV at my friend Ali Brown’s wonderful event “SHINE.” This event was set up to help ...
Views: 2637(3 votes) - The Snow Ball Psychological Techniques of Mass Media Brain Washing Effect - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziMy recent research on Freud’s theory of mind control shocked me, the techniques that are now used by advertising agencies, politicians and public relations for over 100 years to inject fear and pleasure as a psychological drug to create slave employees, increase massive traffic of consumerism in ...
Views: 3238(2 votes) - ***The Art of Flow and How to Tap Into It - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI've often affirmed, "Let go and flow." Flow generates inspiration and births the A-HA moments of your clarity and vision. All struggle is out-of-flow experience. Where you struggle is where you have turned your back on and said NO to you. Denying who you are and what you are here to be, do ...
Views: 1541(3 votes) - Scoring Own Goals… - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? This week I think it is time to shine a light on into a few dark corners and, just for a change, speak my mind! I respectfully offer you a way to INSTANT SUCCESS in whatever it is you choose to do. Over the last 20 years a series of goal-centred industries have ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - The Elephant and the Twig (& Rodney) - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? This week, I have two distinctive, but equally profound, pearls of wisdom for you. One is from India, and the other from Peckham. Where you take your positive inspiration from does not really matter, only that you take some, and use it. Have you ever heard the ...
Views: 2109(2 votes) - Does Fear Prevent You from Taking the Steps to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Loren FogelmanBalance. That is a powerful word. It is an empowering way to live. For many this is easier said than done. We all have an inner voice we hear as we go through the day. What tone of voice does your inner voice have, supportive or critical? Which part of you is louder, your ego or your ...
Views: 1526(7 votes) - Your Voice - Your Birthright - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Robin KissingerWhat is the very most important thing that I can say about your voice and about singing? Perhaps it is that, your voice is your birthright. Voice is the primary way that we relay information to others. As we speak, however, only a small percentage of what we actually “say” is in our words. There ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - Opportunities Versus Mistakes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Mariaemma WillisWe often have parents ask us what they can do when their children become upset about mistakes. For example, recently, a mom reported that her son became very upset when he took a quiz and missed one question. He did not focus on the 9 out of 10 that were correct, but on the one that he missed. ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - Ready, Set, Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere’s not a doubt in my mind that when you prepare to do well, you put yourself in a position to create the scenario that allows you to do just that. When you set forth and create a plan of action, take 100% responsibility for yourself and your well wishes, you are more often than not given ...
Views: 1302(6 votes) - The Greatest Advice of All Time? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Eric WhalleySo why are you interested in the Secret? Obviously, it’s about doing what you really want to do with your life, right? We’ve said it repeatedly, quoting the wise man’s adage: Money and fame do not happiness make. Of course, they may help in being happy. For example, it’s pretty ...
Views: 1208(5 votes) - The Notorious Cookie Swap - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowI have a wonderful friend who simply falls apart at the thought of baking 12 dozen (I’m not exaggerating) holiday cookies. It sends her into a tizzy, trashes her aspirations of healthy eating and stresses the poor woman out to the gills. There seems to be a simple explanation and solution to ...
Views: 1197(2 votes) - Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs you embark upon the eve of a fabulous day, Thanksgiving Day, there is much to be taken care of, family to celebrate this special day with and an array of fabulous dishes to enjoy and bewilder at. Staying in the right frame of mind going into the holiday will make a world of difference post ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - Find Your Purpose, Success Will Follow - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Frederique MurphyI was recently interviewed and asked for my definition of success; well, for me, true success means that you are living your life on purpose. You have reason, cause, motive and direction. Once you find your purpose and your destiny, you’ll feel such a sense of alignment and inner peace, ...
Views: 1280(3 votes) - Who’s in charge? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Stephanie FrankOver the years, I’ve been doing a lot more life coaching (which I absolutely LOVE) helping people over panic, anxiety, worry, fear and self-confidence challenges, along with a host of other emotional and mental challenges that keep you stuck and feeling alone. I used to think that getting ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - Giving Thanks for the Miracle of Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Dr. Lisa Love - Best Selling Author - Attract & Keep Real Love, Law of Attraction, Soul SuccessJust imagine. Imagine as if you could live every day as a miracle. Imagine if you could wake up and no matter what your day brings, you could go through your day saying, "Thank you Spirit! Thank you God!" Thanks for this opportunity to learn once more how to open my heart. Thank you for the ...
Views: 2984(5 votes) - Comfortably Numb? Wake up! Five Reasons to Feel Happy When You’re Sad - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Lori SnyderWe all have times in our lives when we are feeling sad or down about something for one reason or another. One may walk around feeling totally drained, numb and basically not in tune with the best life has to offer. This feeling can zap your energy, sabotage your joy and basically make you feel ...
Views: 2940(5 votes) - Ask Yourself First: Total Self-Reliance Begins All Successful Projects - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Stephen WebberIt only takes a moment, but it makes all the difference. Before you begin your next project, stop to ask your deepest self how you define the scope of this new task. The difference is one of inspiration and guidance. We all have this deepest self, and most of us are lucky to have had ...
Views: 1316(3 votes) - Surefire Ways To Conquer Your Inner Demons - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Cheryl SmithI would like to let you into the secret of how to get rid of your inner demons and core beliefs that are holding you back from being who you really want to be. We can change this now! We have all felt regret in our lives before and this is quite normal. The way we think about the past can ...
Views: 6729(1 vote) - Myths and Misconceptions - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? Ever since I started my training, I have been acutely aware of something I feel is significant. At every turn, as each new technique was introduced and practiced, I thought ‘I know someone who could do with a bit of this’. I quickly came to realise that a whole host ...
Views: 1390(4 votes) - Pay It Forward? Why not… - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? Many of you will have seen the film ‘Pay It Forward’ where a child’s random act of kindness sets off a chain reaction of such acts, that causes massive positive change, and becomes a nationwide sensation. Kids love it for it’s simple feel-good message; the ladies love ...
Views: 1532(3 votes) - ***How Penelope Cruz Leverages Her Fear to Create Mastery - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“When I start a movie, the first day, I feel like a duck.” - Penelope Cruz, Academy Award Winning Actor Penelope Cruz makes no secret that she's terrified when she embarks on a new project, a new role. Inner thoughts of not being talented enough and anxiety over the sureness that she will be ...
Views: 1778(3 votes) - The Language of Success and Making it Work for YOU - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Niamh ArthurMany people understand the importance of personal language. There have been several articles and books showing that successful language can help you achieve success. If you are focused on seeing positive sides and using positive language to describe any situation you find yourself in, you soon ...
Views: 859(5 votes) - Change Your Life By Changing Your Mind – with Music - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Rosemarie AshleyWhen asked the question “What type of music do you like?”, many people respond “All kinds” because it often depends on mood. Happy moods can call for celebration music, love songs and prayer. On the other hand, dark moods often reject messages of peace, love and justice, recoiling in fear and ...
Views: 2543(4 votes) - To Create a positive state of mind - Watch What you Say! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Chris SuttonFirst let's talk about the power of words. Words are so powerful that they have accomplished everything in this world, and they have destroyed everything in this world. Words can start wars, and they can negotiate peace. They can start marriages, and they can destroy marriages. They can start ...
Views: 2456(6 votes) - The Mystery of Sound systems and The Power They Have On Our Lives - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziIf sound systems that are composed by musicians, scientists, and music engineers were not relevant, then, we would not had bothered to spend billion of pounds creating music, films and documentaries, or bothered to go to the threate, cinema and gala events. What is it about sound systems that ...
Views: 1726(3 votes) - Creative Thinking Using Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are a lot of specific techniques for more creative thinking. You can combine concepts, tear ideas apart to find new ones, and do group brainstorming sessions. Those all work, but to have a naturally more creative mind you might also want to try meditation. Because meditation can clear ...
Views: 1279(3 votes) - ***The Sure-Fire Way to Sabotage Your Success (And How to Avoid It!) - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Heather DominickThere is one way to be sure that you will not succeed as an entrepreneur: Engage in limiting thoughts such as “No I can’t”, “I’m not ready”, “This isn’t going to work”. If you truly desire to succeed in the world of being self-employed you must make overcoming lower-level energies a priority ...
Views: 1718(3 votes) - An Immovable Will - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferAn immovable will is something that we must possess in order to achieve the things of our greatest desires and fantasies. To have an immovable will does not mean that you are simply a stubborn person, it mean that you have a determination that is so deeply rooted to your core that it has become ...
Views: 1884(4 votes) - Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Ronali dela Cruz“I can’t get a decent job because I didn’t go to college.” “I can’t make friends because I’m shy.” “I can’t join the organization I want because I have to make a speech.” “I can’t play a sport because I’m overweight.” “I don’t want to be president of the club because I don’t know how ...
Views: 1510(3 votes) - Mythical Phoenix Cries - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Lori SnyderMythical Phoenix Cries By Lori Snyder The phoenix is known as a mythical bird with layers of very beautiful colorful feathers, and a tail of gold and scarlet. It has a life cycle of around 500 to 1000 years, near the end of that cycle, it is said that the phoenix builds ...
Views: 2339(4 votes) - The Psychedelic Emotional Drive To Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziThis is a chapter of my current book. (Copyright09) The stream waves of emotions drive us to inspiration and elevation. Reason? Effective life mastery comes from a deeper awareness of the stream waves of consciousness that lies within us. This knowledge can only be activated, and acted upon ...
Views: 1876(7 votes) - What is Your Relationship with the Woman You See in the Mirror? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Gladys AndersonWho are you really? I'm not asking what you are but rather WHO is that person deep inside of you…the one who shows up whether you want her to or not. You are not just teachers, lawyers, social workers, managers, administrators, etc. These are labels that society uses to identify the work we ...
Views: 2228(3 votes) - ***Who Are You? Misguided Blockhead or Masterful Wizard? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWho are you? Some say that a person is a product of his or her choices. Much like the causality dilemma of "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" that evokes questions about life and how the Universe in general began, who you are can be rooted in a circular cause and consequence pattern of ...
Views: 1472(5 votes) - Perspectives On Vision from a Sight-Impaired Artist (who's NOT BLIND ANYMORE!!!) - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneOriginally Published March 2001 in Surface and Symbol the Arts Journal of the Scarborough Arts Council, Toronto, Canada volume 13 no.2 Preface by Karin Eaton, Executive Director, SAC “All art starts as an idea; you don't have to be able to see it to appreciate it.” These were the words I ...
Views: 1678(7 votes) - Creating Wealth and Abundance – Now - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Angela Schulz-HenkeCreating Wealth and Abundance – Now Instead of living with fear and worries – change your thoughts now, because Thoughts Become Things! You use The Law of Attraction all the time, as the Universal Laws work always, whether we are aware of it or not. So why not use them and change your life? ...
Views: 1513(7 votes) - Success Esteem: Do You Have Enough of It? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsYou work so hard to create the life you dream of living, but do you have enough Success Esteem to actually allow all that goodness into your life? Over the years, I have seen far too many highly competent and highly confident people work tirelessly to create success, and yet when success ...
Views: 1440(5 votes) - ***Resentment and Expectations: Big Fat Life Hold Ups - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI work with a lot of people who are often in conflict with people they work, or aspire to work with, or in their personal relationships. Time and again I see people become frustrated, angry, and hostile, all a result of having fixed and expectations of one another. Some hold onto and wear their ...
Views: 2564(5 votes) - Draw To You Want You Want - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from M.J. RyanLast time I wrote about the danger of focusing on the problem rather than the solution. There’s another reason why focusing on the road instead of the hole is important. It’s got to do with what The Secret is about. Say what you will about that massive bestseller, but there is a kernel of truth ...
Views: 1743(14 votes) - How to Recognize the Self-Sabotage Behavior of Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsSelf-doubt is the ultimate self-betrayal because YOU are the one telling yourself that you CAN'T or SHOULDN'T do what you WANT to do! Self-doubt is the most damaging and self-defeating behavior there is because it is criticism that comes from within. Unfortunately, we mask this criticizing ...
Views: 6555(5 votes) - Dealing with "End of Life Issues" - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Maureen NuccitelliDealing with “End of Life Issues” There are so many wonderful things about our particular society but facing the end of life isn't one of our strong suits. We do very little to prepare for this certain event. This topic, "end of life issues", has been on my mind for some time but it has ...
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