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- Focus, Clarity and Persistence will Make 2012 the Best Year of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Andrew HortonHow has 2011 turned out for you? Are you satisfied with the results you have managed to achieve this year? If you are like the majority of people you are reaching the end of another year, where you feel worn out and frustrated. You have tried really hard, worked long hours and yet the meaningful ...
Views: 1527 - Goal Setting: RIGHT words = success - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanHow is your goal setting progressing? Are you celebrating some, feeling guilt over others? If there are goals you set a month or few weeks ago and haven't made progress on, then it's a great time to explore what's going on. As clients work with me and learn to set themselves up for success, ...
Views: 1527 - About Your True Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from David SamuelMany people are focused on finding their true purpose. They spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to find their true purpose, but never get it no matter what methods they try. My best advice is to forget it and give up because you will never find your true purpose. This entire ...
Views: 1526(5 votes) - Breaking Free From Tunnel Vision - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Heather DoeringPurveyors of home based businesses often see themselves as visionaries; after all, it takes insight and foresight to build something from nothing. The entrepreneurial spirit guides our thoughts and provides motivation to move forward. Forward, however, often leads us into the tunnel. We think ...
Views: 1526 - Examples of goals – 3 Benefits of Meditation for Goals - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Gary DalyNot long ago, I had been looking for ways to overcome the negative effects of stress, tension and anxiety so that I would become calmer, happier, more productive and more efficient with time. I wanted to change and replace my negative or unwanted thoughts with positive ones. I had discovered ...
Views: 1526 - What are you expecting? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Larry CraneIf you’re expecting good things most of the time, please stop right in this moment and give yourself a pat on the back! Bravo to you! Realistically we should all be expecting good things at all times. Truth appears that most times, most folks tend to expect somewhat unfortunate outcomes. Think ...
Views: 1526 - 5 Gentle Steps to Fulfilling Your Goals - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Tina VanderbylThe New Year Resolution Reality. After some casual digging on a Sunday afternoon, I discovered that only 40-45% of adults make resolutions each year. After one week, 75% of those people still have faith that they will make it through the next 51 weeks. However, this also means that 25%, ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Do You Have A Big Enough Why? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Dawn AngierDo You Have a Big Enough Why? Once you get clear on WHAT you want to achieve, it's crucial to know WHY you want it. If you have an important goal, it needs a big why. Otherwise, you won't have the determination and resolve to overcome the inevitable challenges you'll encounter ...
Views: 1525(6 votes) - End of the Year Considerations - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Larry CraneIt seems by the time November 1st comes around everything is playing to the tune of “beat the clock.” The end-of-the-year has a lot to do with hustle and bustle. Businesses are trying to make plan, so bonuses can be distributed. Retailers are promoting holiday sales by incenting people to shop ...
Views: 1525(4 votes) - How do you fill your Glass of Life? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from CHRISTINA SCHLACHTERHow do you fill your glass of life, Christina Tangora Schlachter, PhD All Content under Copyright ©2010 Women’s lives are like a glass of water, often overrunning. We wear so many hats throughout their lives, many simultaneously: caregivers to elderly parents, partners and significant ...
Views: 1524 - How To Plan Your Work to Accomplish More - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhen you plan your work do you try to keep your schedule light or do you focus more on increasing productivity? Many believe that having a busy schedule leads to uncompleted tasks, frustration and stress and therefore does little in regards to increasing productivity! On the contrary there is ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Make the Most of Your Educational Investments - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniIf you have a DVD, CD or digital training program in your possession that is sitting there waiting for you to finish it, raise your hand. I’m raising my hand right now. I have a marketing video series sitting next to my desk - half finished. It was a gift, but when I first received it, I was ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Sales Effectiveness: Overcoming Objections - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from stephanie fletcherIn any selling situation, it is likely that you will need to overcome a buyer’s obstacles before a buying decision is made. Often, the way we “handle” objections turns the buyer off. Resolving objections effectively is a process that involves careful, sensitive listening and positive, factual ...
Views: 1524 - Why "Bad things" come in threes - and what you can do about it! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from mandie crawfordWhen was the last time you felt upset or became angry, frustrated or disillusioned with something that has happened in your life or in your business? A missed call, a missed opportunity, an angry client, a lost account or any negative event can often set us into a tail-spin of ...
Views: 1524 - Your Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeVocation is your life purpose and the intention with which you incarnated. Everyone has a life plan, which it is implemented in this life. To find your purpose and to live your purpose, write down everything that makes your eyes sparkle. Task: Write down everything you can think of ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - What Should I Do? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Hayley Weatherburn"What should I Do?" is a question we ask ourselves often. Sometimes it can be a few times a day about trivial things. Things such as, what you should do about the dinner that you accidentally burnt, or should I do the morning yoga class or the afternoon one. Other times it will be a lot more ...
Views: 1523 - Are You Being Mean? - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniYou probably consider yourself a person who is kind and does your best to play by the Golden Rule. But as coach, I get to peek behind your curtain. I know that some of the seemingly nicest people are downright mean and nasty. You’re mean and nasty to yourself. Wicked. Brutal. Verging on ...
Views: 1522 - Are You a High Performing Athlete? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Loren FogelmanPeak performance. A buzz word used by coaches, trainers and athletes. What if that was only a small part of a bigger picture? By solely seeking peak performance athletes might be missing an even greater endeavor. High performance. Sounds similar, but different in quality and approach. Peak ...
Views: 1521 - ARE YOU TIRED OF NOT ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2003 from Veronica LimThere have been many things which I have achieved in the past without apparently having set any goals, and conversely, many goals that I had set, written down, thought a lot about and yet didn’t achieve. Have you found this to be true for you too? Interestingly, the goals that really meant ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Wishes Granted...Incrementally - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Brad YatesJust for a moment, close your eyes, and imagine walking along a beach. Imagine that you come across a lamp in the sand, and as you brush the sand off it, a puff of smoke emits from the opening, eventually growing and taking the form of a genie. “I will grant you any wish you desire. What is ...
Views: 1521 - Fall Home Maintenance Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerBesides the yearly housecleaning, we have a thing called yearly home maintenance and cleaning that seems to be overlooked or at least, put-on-hold and then it is overlooked! We have many goals to reach in life and one of them is keeping our home in the best shape possible. We don't realize ...
Views: 1520 - Five Ways to Have Fun with Finances this Fall - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Andrea NovakowskiGetting there isn’t half the fun – it’s all the fun. ~ Robert Townsend Labor Day has passed and it’s time to GET SERIOUS! Only 4 months left to hit your numbers for the year. But first, I digress: the thought of working in a focused, driven way when the temperature is in the 90’s, ...
Views: 1520 - Useful Ways of Achieving and Setting Your Goals - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheGoal setting and achieving the goal are two different things. You can set a goal but fail to achieve it. However, goal setting keeps you going and gives your life the direction it needs. Goal setting is very important and you should never ignore it. It is through goal setting that makes you not ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Change Your Bad Habits Into Good Ones! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Nancy DrewAll of us have bad habits that we know we shouldn’t be doing but we do them anyway. Or, more accurately, we have a list of things we should be doing but we aren’t doing them! You know the ones I’m talking about – regular visits to the gym, a healthy diet, dealing with an awkward customer ...
Views: 1519 - Communicating Effectively – Keeps our Goals on Target - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Larry CraneCommunication is probably one of the most important aspects of being human and accomplishing our goals. Communication is more than just speaking or writing. Communication is for the purpose of engaging our senses in a manner that communicates information. Communication exists in many forms. ...
Views: 1519(3 votes) - How To Improve Your Productivity By Focusing On Results - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2018 from Adam CairnsI’m the CEO of five hospitals in an integrated medical system. It’s an exciting role that allows me the daily privilege of working alongside many of the brightest and best people you’ll find anywhere. We had an intense discussion recently about how we could improve cost-efficiency. Not a ...
Views: 1519 - A – Actions - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 4th Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING There is a big difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Most people know exactly what they need to do to hit their goals: exercise, eat healthy, save money, stop wasting time, ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Beyond The Horizon - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Janet WilksWhen we look out on the horizon, the point where land and sky meet-how do we know there is something beyond what we are seeing? How do we know that it does not stop there? We just know. We understand that what we are seeing is an illusion. We have no doubt whatsoever that what we see as the ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - Goal Achieving - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanAs children we grow up with dreams and as adults it is important that we continue them as it is when we stop dreaming that we start to whither and die. Man was born to dream; he was also born to achieve. The more dreams we have the more alive we are, although we don’t always have to achieve ...
Views: 1518(3 votes) - With Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Larry CraneIf we only did one thing, perhaps the greatest thing we can share with ourselves and others is GRATITUDE. Being grateful for everything is living in acceptance. When we fuel our life with gratitude, the quality of life that we experience is absolutely wonderful and uniquely flavored in ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Are You Living Your Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI’m sure you’ve heard the question many times and perhaps you are still pondering the answer! I am often asked by women “how do I figure out my purpose?” Is there a process? Is there a formula? Am I supposed to just know what ’it’ is? And how can I make money at it? “Every individual has a ...
Views: 1516 - Disposition Of The Mind (Part 2 of 3) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellAll too often you hear so many people telling you why you cannot be wealthy, or why you cannot be successful and that success is based on pure luck, or family fortune, or tell you their opinion on what will not work, instead of telling you what will work or what can work and why it can work. ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Don’t Settle: Get Inspired With New Year’s Resolutions for What You Really Want! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Noelle NelsonAtlanta’s Homeward Choir, a group of 26 homeless men from Atlanta’s Central Night Shelter, was invited to sing at the White House in December of 2015. When the group got the invitation--and how that came about is a wonderful story --among the many questions the choir members asked of their ...
Views: 1516 - How Goals Unleash the Superhero Inside You! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2006 from Jill KoenigWithin every human being, exists an infinite supply of creativity, strength and wonder. You are capable of more than you know. Let me tell you about a real life Superhero I know. His name is Mike Berkson. Mike Berkson was born a few minutes after his twin brother David, on February 4th, 1989. ...
Views: 1516 - Why You Shouldn't Retire - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsA year ago, I had a patient come into my urgent care clinic. He was excited to tell me he was finally going to retire. For over 40 years he had run a successful business in our community. He and his wife had looked forward to the day he could retire. They had been putting money away in their ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Things You Can Improve On - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Pol BishopEach of us has a set of things we excel at and another, larger set at which we suck. And while we tend to linger on the things we're bad at, we neglect the fact that we can greatly improve them, if we would only stop whining and saying that we can do it later. Let's show a few quick statistics - ...
Views: 1514 - Why do you settle for less when you could be extraordinary? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Clement McGrathWhat does it mean to live in an extraordinary life, in your own unique way? First of all be aware that it does not mean you have to be larger than life and be involved in super-human achievements. Nor does it mean you have to be famous and stride across the world stage for all to see and admire. ...
Views: 1513 - Productivity – You Have to Write a Plan - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Alice CalchProductivity isn’t something you pull out of thin air. It happens because you have several traits – a strong work ethic, the ability to focus on tasks that need to be accomplished, and the ability to organize your work life well. Part of that organization is a consistent habit of planning each ...
Views: 1512 - Spring Is Here So Get In Gear! Five Easy Things You Can Do To Get Motivated Using The Law Of Attraction! - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Jennie Reve-AlmodovarThe Spring air is here! This is the time to get inspired, motivated, determined, disciplined and driven! Is there something you've been putting off doing or changing about your current life situation? Are you in an O.K. place in your life, but you vision much more? Have you hit rock bottom and ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Accomplishing Goals Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Erik TherwangerGoals are the most powerful driving force in your life. When you stop setting goals, you stop enjoying all of the amazing rewards life has to offer you. I know this first hand. In 1999, my wife was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Her oncologist instructed me to keep her positive. I helped ...
Views: 1510 - Build a Successful Business Through the Art of Budgeting - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Dennis KelleyStatistics show that only 43% of small businesses that have employees prepare a budget that projects revenues, expenses and profit. If you include sole proprietor type businesses then that number is closer to 80%. There are many reasons for this staggering statistic. Many owners simply believe ...
Views: 1510 - Making Changes in our Diet, Our Lives, & our Belief System - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2014 from Larry CraneRegardless of the changes we would like to make, it is important that we begin by clearly deciding what it is that we would like to change. The decision part of any area of our life that we are hoping to change is a very important aspect. Clearly we can easily agree that choosing healthier ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Smart Women Know Cash Flow is The First Goal of Any Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffI have the good fortune to listen and learn from women all around the globe about their big ideas, dreams and goals and a common theme is women start businesses based on their values and a desire to make a difference in the world. The idea of giving back or helping others is exciting and it gets ...
Views: 1509(4 votes) - The Tough Mudder Goal Setting Formula - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Doug GradyRecently I registered for a run called the Tough Mudder, billed as the “Toughest One Day Run on the Planet.” It is 10 miles, includes 18 obstacles and is modeled after British Special Forces training. The average completion time is reportedly 2 ½ hours. In sharing this with a friend he said “I’m ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Changing Focus For A Spectacular New Year - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Amy HaleDid you meet all of your goals this year? If you’re like most of us, there are some goals that were successfully achieved and some that still elude us. With 2006 already upon us, how can we make this year different and more prosperous? By March, the majority of people, surveyed regarding New ...
Views: 1508 - The Power of Focus: Six Steps to Achieve More by Doing Less! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Denis LévesqueWith today’s pressure to outperform, grow and provide value to shareholders, organizations struggle to meet and exceed expectations. Many companies invest significant resources in annual planning and articulating yearly strategic initiatives… and then don’t deliver on them. Despite all of the ...
Views: 1508 - G – Goals - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 1st Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING Don’t trade what you need most for what you want now! What is a goal? A goal is a defined dream with a powerful plan. Dreams that are truly important to you will find their way out of your head ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Goal Achieving Made Easy - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Carole HodgesIf you REALLY want to achieve your goals this year, then it is time to do what successful people do and hire a coach. What you measure, you can improve. Goal setting gets to the core of our human experience. We want measurable improvements to our life. Without growth, we are dying. Many ...
Views: 1506(3 votes) - The Seven Secrets to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurgh7 Secrets to Living the Good Life Know the 7 Secrets. There really are 7 “Secrets” that you need to know and understand before you can successfully transform your life from where it is now to where it needs to be. These 7 Secrets require that you change your long-held attitudes, your ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - The Timing of Change - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloIt is always tempting to make changes at the beginning of the year. After all, it seems like a logical time to think about doing something different. But is that really the case? Sure, we can all think of things we would like to change about our lives, but is the beginning of the year the time ...
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