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- Self-Help and Self-Defence - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Willie HortonBe careful what you wish for ‘cos you might just get it... so says the old expression. Of course, wishing, hoping or wanting won’t get you very far in life because, at the end of the day, we get what we believe – not what we wish for – and believing is not wishing, hoping or wanting, believing ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Create Your Holiday, Your Way<br> Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Estelle GibsonThe Law of Attraction, What is it? The Law of Attraction is a powerful universal law that affects everything in your life and the lives of those around you. It is similar to gravity, it is always there, it is working in your life right now. You probably have heard the Law of Attraction ...
Views: 1608(2 votes) - Judgment & Alignment: Business Lessons from the Court Room - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve always heard that jury duty in the U.S. is an interesting experience. Interesting in a good way. I thought I’d enjoy it, but I never wanted to do it since I’ve owned my own business. I have a very delicately balanced schedule between work and kids. If I unexpectedly had to leave for a week ...
Views: 1608 - Goals for Life – I have a secret for you! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Gary DalyHere is a common saying – “I can achieve goals for life if I work hard enough.” Do you agree or disagree? Actually, it’s a trick question. Because although it’s true that we are in charge of our destiny and results, it’s equally true that we will only go as far as our feelings, mindset and ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - Micro Intentions - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEven the most organized of us makes mistakes when focusing on desires. I would be one of those people (she says with her tail between her legs and head hung low!). After hitting all time highs in overhead last year, I noticed that I spent a lot of time shifting my energy about my new expense ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - The Anatomy of Success: Goal Setting - Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Shanshera QuinnBeing that it is the beginning of a new year, you have probably set out to accomplish some big, important goals this year. Most people look to kick bad habits, get in shape, make more money, read the Bible, get out of debt, spend more time with family, and so on and so on. But, for the most ...
Views: 1607 - Discover How to Live Self growth and Law of attraction for a Lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Todd BarthDo you have everything in your life you ever wanted? Are you were you expected to be at this age and have the relationships, job or health you thought you would? Join me in a new life of Self growth and how you can manifest your desires. Be part of something fulfilling. Be part of our ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - The Money Game - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you are aware of them or not, you do have a set of rules when it comes to attracting, spending and relating to money. Most likely you have objectives, too. So why not leverage these two things that you already have going on and make it a game? Before we move into the details of the ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Goal Getting 101: How to LET GO of Last Years Junk to Make Space for Something New - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre you tired of this happening to you every new year? You make goals and intentions with every ounce of certainly that you will make a change come hell or high water - and then slowly you lose steam, things get too hard, you cave in: you fall short of the diet, cheat on getting your newsletter ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Feel Happier Every Day - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Roz AndrewsHappiness comes from within. Only you can make yourself happy. Money, relationships, and other external factors cannot give you happiness, as explained in this Tibetan proverb: “Seeking happiness outside of ourselves is like waiting for sunshine in a cave facing north”. Here are five ...
Views: 1603 - 3-Step Inner Wizard Formula For Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThere are what seems to be an infinite number of books that provide a formula for success. They will tell you to work hard, pay your dues, earn advanced degrees in your education. The Inner Wizard formula for success, however, is a bit contrary to many of those strategies and quite simple. ...
Views: 1602(3 votes) - Aspire to Be Yourself - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the everlasting journey called life, human beings are almost amusing in a strange kind of way. Most people think and believe that they have to “live up” to another family member, relative, or screen idol. Some even have become envious or jealous of popular celebrities and want or even aspire ...
Views: 1602 - 5 Extraordinary Actions Most People Wont Take... And Why You Must! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Patti KeatingIt's a brand new year and time to reflect on what you want to do with the next 365 day. Most people abandon their goals within the first 6 weeks of the year! Those people who get results, approach the process in a completely different way than those who don't. It takes a shift in your mindset ...
Views: 1601 - How to choose your way of achieving goals to be both happy and successful? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Nil CelenWe all use different motivations to reach our goals. *Some of us always compete with our selves and some compete with others. *Some of us put milestones related to ourselves and others prefer mile stone directly linked to others. *Some of us think success means happiness, others think ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - The Building of a Team - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferEvery cause or mission is unique. It is in its unique character that its strength is found. However, every great idea must be supported and built up to its ultimate potential. This process requires a team. A team will support you by bringing new ideas, resources and techniques to you and ...
Views: 1601(3 votes) - Life Skills - Success - Take the First Step - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonI can remember growing up in Chicago when the year 2000 was a long way into the future. And now, in 2010, as we enter the second decade of the 21st century, I’m taking stock of how far I’ve come and what it took to get me here. As a child watching movies, I dreamed of being an actor in ...
Views: 1599(3 votes) - "Lightening Up: A Very Different Kind of Spiritual Retreat" - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellWhen I think of a spiritual retreat, I imagine a lot of meditation, quiet walks, no computers or media, listening to gentle music, and withdrawing from the busyness of the world. Several weeks ago, Barry left for eight days to raft the Owyhee River in very remote Southeast Oregon. He had wanted ...
Views: 1598 - 7 Traits Crucial To Your Personal Development - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Daniel HerznerDo you yearn to live a more fulfilled, more satisfying life? If your answer is yes then what steps are you taking to get there? Are you taking personal responsibility for the direction of your own life or is your strategy to rely on hope? You see, there simply are no short cuts to living a ...
Views: 1598(7 votes) - Vision Comes Before Action - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from J. Val HastingsSome say the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. I disagree. The journey of a thousand miles begins by identifying the destination. Before you do the important work of setting your 2012 goals, you must get out the Windex and clear up your view of where you/your team/your ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Delegation - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Tracey FieberDelegation: Is it Time? Let's start with an image: imagine that your business is a boat. When you started, it was probably like a canoe. You were the only one in it, and you had to do the paddling, the navigating, and the fishing. But now your business has grown. It's more of a large-scale ...
Views: 1593 - Guaranteed Goal Achievement! Easy New Year Reolutions. - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2006 from Adam EasonOne of the amazing gifts that we have as people is the desire to have dreams of a better life, and the ability to establish goals to live out those dreams. What is even more amazing is that we have also been given the ability to not only dream but to pursue those dreams and not only to pursue ...
Views: 1593 - The November New Moon: How High Can You Fly? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ron Archer"The person who makes a success of living is the one who see his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication." -Cecil B. DeMille If you've ever worked with a life coach, project manager, or anyone else involved in taking an idea from inception to implementation then you'll ...
Views: 1592 - You Get What You Expect! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHere we are, at the end of November 2009 already! Time flies! It seems like only yesterday that there was so much 'to do' about the new millennium and here we are, facing 2010 already! I used to set goals for the year but now, as I age (gracefully), I find that I am setting goals for the next ...
Views: 1592(6 votes) - How To Set Goals and Achieve Them Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockBrainwave entrainment is an easy way to access the frequency of your subconscious mind, which is where you need to go if you wish to achieve your goals in an effective manner. The subconscious mind controls 98% of your perception and behaviour. This unconscious part of your mind processes ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - 6 Dangerous Reasons People Do Not Set Goals and Never Succeed - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Joshua UebergangGoal setting is the framework for personal achievement. It is the backbone of becoming a person you desire to be. Setting and achieving personal goals will guarantee you success. Most people who do set goals have little to no understanding of goal setting and as a result fail to achieve them and ...
Views: 1590 - How To Get A Promotion: Establish Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from John LoveEstablish your goal. You cannot reach a goal you do not have. Zig Ziglar tells my favorite story about the importance of having goals. A coach has the men's basketball team in the locker room just before the big game. And he says in a loud voice, "Are we going to win this game?" And the players ...
Views: 1590 - Overcoming The Fear Of Success; Another Look! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Karen DonaldIn a recent Coaching event, I used this article as a key for understanding and reference. I worked with a team of writers, that for many reasons had not moved ahead from the place of having an idea on paper to the stage of actual manifestation of a written product. I found through our session ...
Views: 1590 - Don't Let Self-Criticism Hold You Back In Life - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Nate EdwardsSelf-criticism is pretty common as we are usually the world’s number one experts on our own faults and shortcomings. However, continually sending ourselves self-hating messages which can be caused by self-criticism generally leads to misery more often than to motivation. It also leads to ...
Views: 1588 - Money Goals and Finance Goals – Movies are to blame! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Gary DalyAre you struggling with your money goals and your finance goals? I think a lot of people are these days, especially with the current economic climate right? Why do we all struggle with these goals to achieve in life? Why do we grapple with issues around accomplishing a goal in terms of our ...
Views: 1587 - Goals to have in life – 3 lessons from the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Gary DalyOne of the goals to have in life is the power of positive thinking. My sister got me a book called “The Secret” for Christmas 2010. It is based on the law of attraction and explains that the more we tell ourselves that we are successful, the more we'll behave as if we are. We will start to carry ...
Views: 1586 - 5 Principles to Cover All the Key Aspects to Live at Your Highest Potential - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2018 from Charles GoodwinAre you satisfied with yourself? As the person you are right now, do you think you have reached the point where you are living your life to the fullest? Are you tapping on your highest potential right now and can see success right in front of you? If yes, then you are very lucky. If no, then you ...
Views: 1585 - 7 Ways to Make 2016 Your Year - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether or not you make New Year’s resolutions, this is a great time to take on new projects and lay out your goals for the year. Here’s some inspiration to make sure that 2016 is everything you hope it will be. 1. “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” Have you ever heard ...
Views: 1585 - How Committed Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanThis post is a continuation of my previous article, Making Room for Your Dream, where I wrote about making room for your dream. (If you haven’t read it yet, I would definitely recommend reading it before reading on.) Now that we have each taken some time and visualized our dream, sat with it, ...
Views: 1585(2 votes) - Turn “Yeah, but” On Its Head - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Noelle NelsonEver have one of those “Yeah, but” conversations? Your friend has lost her job. Being the supportive friend that you are, you say: “Hey, you’ve got tons of skills. All you need to do is revamp your resume, and you’ll be hired in no time.” “Yeah, but the economy sucks. It’s gonna take ...
Views: 1585 - When It's Time to Stop Persevering - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Royane RealHow important is perseverance in achieving your goals? Many success gurus tell us constantly that to achieve your goals, you have to keep on going, have faith in yourself, and never give up. To keep persevering to achieve your goal does not mean that you forge blindly ahead, regardless of ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - Don't Let Challenging Times Keep You From Accomplishing Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Erik TherwangerPeople often look at challenging times as obstacles in their path to accomplishing goals. I have found that difficult situations can actually be the catalyst for much greater things, if you let them. I wrote my first book, "Think GREAT: 5 Steps to a Greater Life" to tell the story of my wife’s ...
Views: 1584 - Take Your Power Back and Break Your Bad Habits Using Brainwave Entrainment - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockBrainwave entrainment alters your dominant brainwave frequency so that you can take your personal power back and break habits that are negatively impacting your life. Habits are unconscious and compulsive. If you surrender yourself to something habitually, it can become an addiction. Addiction ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - The Naked Truth About Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSuccess is often not pretty. We can be falling to pieces behind the scenes but the show must go on. You have to keep your big boy/girl pants on and keep doing the things you know to bring the money in the door. No matter what stage of the game you're in, there are going to be times where you ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Break a Few Eggs - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Michael O'GradyI’ve listened and read much over the years about keeping your thoughts and statements positive. Thoughts like, “Why does this always happen to me?”, “What else am I suppose to do?”, and “I only have so many hours in a day “; these can be restraining and inhibit productivity toward your goals. ...
Views: 1583 - More Recreation Time Boosts Your Profits (And Tips to Find Time for It) - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Christina WeberBreakthrough ideas don’t shower most entrepreneurs when sitting in front of their computers. Inspiration hits like popcorn when in the woods hiking with the sun shimmering through leaves, running down a scenic path or painting a picture. The Holy Spirit’s artistic flair flourishes most when ...
Views: 1583 - You Reached Your Goal So Why Do You Feel Less Than You Anticipated? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou pick a goal and hit it. You’re supposed to feel good or great, even amazing—but, you don’t. Hmm . . . You followed the formula: picked a goal, made a plan, worked your plan. You succeeded, but you don’t feel the way you thought you would. What happened? You aimed at the wrong target. ...
Views: 1583(5 votes) - All About The Importance Of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you try to apply for a job, your objective is to pass the exams and interview to get accepted. When an athlete runs a triathlon, his primary aim is to defeat his competitors and win. When someone engages in a fitness program, there’s a certain weight goal that he or she wants to meet. As ...
Views: 1582 - Athletes Conquer Concentration Obstacles - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Loren FogelmanSerious competitive athletes realize there is no room for distraction if they want to win events. Developing laser focus is possible, can be done and is necessary for reaching your BIG goals. When you are training for high performance unbreakable concentration is required. Consciously training ...
Views: 1582 - Goal Setting Examples - Do the Big, Shoulder-Drooping Stuff First - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Gary DalyOne of the best goal setting examples I have been given in my seminar experiences is to do the hard jobs first because the easy jobs will take care of themselves. This sounds so simple right? Sometimes what’s easy to do is easy not to do. A couple of years ago, my friends and I spent our ...
Views: 1582 - How to Remain Focused Through the Storms - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreIt takes a lot of energy to remain on task when Murphy 's Law is in effect (Murphy's Law = whatever can go wrong, does). Having personally experienced this (repeatedly) over the years, I have been able to build muscle in this area and can now remain focused and keep moving forward, right through ...
Views: 1582(2 votes) - Nine Ways to Put ACTION in Your Action Plan - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredNine Ways to Put ACTION in Your Action Plan Inspired and Written in the Midst and Aftermath of Hurricane Wilma by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR (Ret.) By now, I am sure just about everyone knows about Hurricane Wilma, which ripped through South Florida on October 24, 2005. Over 6 million ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Why Setting Goals & Taking The First Step Isn't Enough - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Mohamad LatiffYou already know how to set goals. You write down your goals on paper. You print them out on small cards and carry them with you in your wallet. You paste posters of your goals on the walls of your office. You make an emotional and mental commitment to achieve your goals. You make it clear ...
Views: 1582 - Confusion is a Choice - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniBeing confused, unclear, overwhelmed or broke are choices. But who the heck wants to hear that?! I was coaching a business team recently and asked the group, “What do you need to step into, that will take you to your personal edge? What is something you want to experience more fully at ...
Views: 1580 - How Goal Setting Can Help to Increase Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bruno LoGrecoThe process of goal setting can have a positive influence on your self esteem. Yes, it’s true. From business people to philosophers, we’ve seen and heard of people whose self image has vastly improve once they’ve started to work towards a goal. So what is goal setting? Goal setting is a method ...
Views: 1580 - Segal's Law - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Tony MichalskiSegal's Law says this: A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure. Many have heard this before reading it here. What does it mean, though? That was the goal I had in mind when I wrote THE MASTER KEY WORKBOOK ...
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