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It may be simple to say that you are ready to take certain steps in discovering your goal. But once you have decided to do something towards your goal, you will soon recognize that nothing is truly easy when it comes to this. There are a lot of things to think about and matters to be sorted ... Views: 1106
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Is it to lose weight or begin an exercise program? If you’re like most of us, a fit, healthy body is something you may want to work towards this year. In fact, it’s probably something you wanted to work towards last year as well as the ... Views: 1105
Debbi was only 19 years old when she reached a crossroad in her life. She was married to a well-known Economist and Futurist, and had quit work to play the role of a conventional wife. She hadn’t expected her decision to deal such a hard blow to her self-esteem. No one seemed to think she had ... Views: 1105
Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success?
Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by your ... Views: 1104
I’ve often wondered why people who seem sincere in their desire to succeed and to move up in their careers or to change careers never make the change.
I’ve counseled individuals who are unhappy with their present career and salary. We talk about what they want out of life and what they need to ... Views: 1103
When we set out on a journey to reach a new goal, we often do so with gusto. We’re extremely motivated in the beginning because everything feels fresh. It doesn’t take too long, however, before the enthusiasm wanes and real life sets in. It’s the reason we stick closely to our diets in January, ... Views: 1103
“Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices.
Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.”
—KATHERINE MANSFIELD, British short-story writer
I invite you to watch this three-minute video on YouTube: ... Views: 1102
Life is a beautiful gift of God. It is quite possible to live an ideal life in line with your dreams and desires. You can make your life more meaningful, more enjoyable, more fulfilling and more worthy of living by working on the following four points. These points cover all aspects of a ... Views: 1102
One of the most common reasons that people don't get to accomplish their goals is that we tend to get distracted, and we lose track of important things that need to be done consistently in order to move forward towards our goals. Maybe you have set a perfectly achievable goal and planned every ... Views: 1102
Today’s topic is “what direction are you going” – is it in the direction of where you wish to go due to a predetermined thought process? Or, are you just going in the direction away from what you don’t want in life? There’s a huge difference, pick the wrong ... Views: 1102
What would you like to happen in your life? Would you like to have more fun, feel happier or perhaps be super successful and have more money? Would you enjoy life more is your phobia was cured or you suddenly became your perfect weight? Would you like to find that people were mesmerized by ... Views: 1101
Do not wait for another day because the future is now. Perhaps you have heard some of the techniques and strategies for accomplishing goals before but oftentimes we have to hear them again. A simple and easy acronym to recall is “smart” goals. These smart goals actually stand for specific, ... Views: 1100
Personal empowerment is seeking the solution rather than fixating on the problem.
Personal empowerment is taking control of our own life, setting goals, and making positive choices.
Personal empowerment is a collection of beliefs, actions and skills all working together to help you live a ... Views: 1100
The January 2012 forecast can not only empower you with wisdom, it can help you relieve stress and feel more balanced this month and in the rest of 2012.
Get ready for 2012. We’re entering a year of unprecedented opportunities for conscious evolution and transformation. But we need to choose ... Views: 1099
If you feel frustrated, concerned, or challenged when it comes to both setting your goals and achieving results, you are certainly not alone. Especially in our American Dream-driven society, people often feel a pressure to arrive at their goals “ASAP.” While this may seem to be a ... Views: 1099
A vast majority of students navigate through their studies with no picture of their future. A large percentage is just collecting degrees. Many land themselves even to jobs that has nothing to do with their line of study or area of expertise. What is the cause? A lack of vision. A lack of vision ... Views: 1098
Have you ever thought to yourself...
"50% of my marketing is doing absolutely nothing...the trouble is, I don't know which 50%!"
The trouble is more likely, that your marketing plan is lacking some structure... which by the way, happens frequently.
Your expertise should be in the ... Views: 1097
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
In today’s society of successful people, there is a lot of talk about goals and the importance of goal setting. Yet for many, there is no real understanding of the most important ... Views: 1095
Yesterday was an extraordinary day! It was our 10-year anniversary of living in America.
Ten years ago I had a dream. It was a BIG dream, which would rigorously change the lives of my five kids, my husband, and me literally overnight. My soul told me we were going to leave Holland. Can you ... Views: 1094
Do you put off your work for later, only to find your deadlines steadily creeping in? Then you, my friend, are one of the millions of people afflicted by the procrastination virus. Procrastination is the biggest reason for loss of productivity and late output. Though many would not admit it, ... Views: 1094
Continuing with my current theme of strengthening relationships, now I am focusing on my children.
The second most important relationship that I will ever have is with each of my three children.
Not only will our bond be a model for the bond that they one day have with their kids, but our ... Views: 1094
In my work as a holistic practitioner and weight loss and wellness coach, as well as my personal life, I've seen that the right tools can turn resolutions into milestones that can ultimately work for you. But often, those goals must first be customized to fit your lifestyle and your ... Views: 1094
Do you secretly yearn to fully express your greatest self in your life, in your business and in the world? Maybe you don’t know where to begin. It sounds so big!
Well it is! But think of it this way, it’s the most natural thing you will ever do. Why?
Greatness lives inside of you, and me ... Views: 1093
The tug of war for small business is always profits vs. costs. Undoubtedly you see costs everywhere you look as a small business owner. It’s easy to see them in the costs for equipment, supplies, utilities and the space you lease. While many of these expenses are fixed over the short term, and ... Views: 1092
"If you don't really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take."
How many of us are walking down roads that are leading nowhere? How many of us have a feeling that our lives could be happier and more prosperous but our current circumstances are holding us back and ... Views: 1092
Setting goals is an important part of operating a business, whether an Internet business or an off-line one. Without goals, any business can flounder when poor planning leads to such problems such as insufficient funds to cover cash flow, employing inexperienced staff, lack of sales and having ... Views: 1092
We all know the importance of setting goals for ourselves, but many people haven’t realized the great value a good goal setting tool can provide. Selecting a right tool or system, not only can help you organize and clarify your goals, but most importantly, it can significantly increase your ... Views: 1092
A successful life is about finding your true purpose and pursuing it with all your passion. It is about find the true riches of life that lead to happiness and fulfillment. It is having goals that drive your life.
Many people who achieve fortune in the world are not born rich. But they ...A ... Views: 1092
If you're like me, you're almost always on the go. Whether you're juggling projects at work, balancing your personal and professional lives, or being there for the people you love, your available time may constantly be stretched to the limits. When was the last time you really took some time ... Views: 1091
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
When I look at my list of 101 Goals, some of them seem downright daunting. Especially the long term goals. Some people have absolutely amazing ideas but they abandon their goal because it seems too overwhelming and they quit because they become ... Views: 1090
I’ve been doing joint ventures (JV) for over a decade. Last week I had a major aha moment that will change the future of every JV I do.
"A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share markets, intellectual property, assets, ... Views: 1089
Why is it that some goals have a fire and a passion behind them that creates an almost self-propelled drive towards completion, while other goals are left dead in the water before they've hardly even begun? What causes that level of motivation to manifest itself? Can we harness it? Can we ... Views: 1088
Hitting Some Out of the Park: The Excitement of Personal Home Runs
I'm not a big baseball fan. I enjoyed playing when I was younger, but I’ve just not gotten caught up in watching nine innings of the game.
Perhaps it’s because the home runs are so few and far between. Watching ... Views: 1088
Follow this scenario….
You are now becoming a pretty good goal setter and achiever. You are consistently working at it and making progress, one step at a time. You are learning that the ‘rules’ for goal setting and achieving are set in ‘Universal’ stone and you can’t take short cuts. This, in ... Views: 1088
Have you ever walked into your office whether at work or at home and thought, “why can’t I get anything done in here?” If you work outside of the home, do you ever wonder, “is everyone here playing on the same company team?” Do you sometimes question, “is there something I can do in my cubicle, ... Views: 1084
Pops first set the goal in high school, but when he graduated he thought he wasn’t mature enough to pursue it so he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
He dreamed about it as a member of the 82nd Airborne as he became an Army Ranger. Later, in the first Gulf War, he thought about his goal again, as he ... Views: 1084
Let’s turn back the clock…
What does 2010 have to do with it? I’d like to start off by saying. Be grateful about where you’re at today and what you’ve accomplished this year. Stuck in disappointment is not cute!
Be the architect of your life & design it exactly how you want it. “If you ... Views: 1084
The one thing I admire about people who have strong nutrition beliefs is their dogmatic behavior.
For example, a vegetarian, under no circumstances, will ever eat meat. There is no, “well, everyone else is having a burger, so just this once, I will too.”
That’s not how it works.
Not ... Views: 1084
Why is it important to set out your goals? The reason you set out your is because it will get you motivated to go out and achieve what it is you want to achieve in your life. Self help Guru Paul McKenna said: "Everything I have ever achieved in my life is the result of planning. That doesn't ... Views: 1084
This is going to sound crazy at first but if you can keep an open mind, it might just surprise you. Achieving your goals happens faster when you support others. Crazy, huh?
Think about this; when you ask others for support, help, counsel, or advice, you get some valuable fuel that drives and ... Views: 1082
Confidence will improve both your personal and professional life, here you will learn how to increase it, and use it to your advantage. Some people seem as if they have all the confidence in the world, while the rest of us are left to figure out how to muster it, and if we have any reason to be ... Views: 1082
Have you made your New Years resolutions for your golf improvement - using golf psychology, perhaps? Well, even if you haven't, I'm sure that many of you are excited about starting fresh, turning your life around and in some cases doing something about playing better golf. That's fantastic! I ... Views: 1082
It’s mid-March already. How are those New Year’s Resolutions or intentions coming along? Are you like most people who have long-since abandoned their resolutions (sometime around Jan 28th) or are yours limping along, but with less vim and vigor than you would like? If you are going strong…you ... Views: 1081
Investing into a franchise is not a minor or light decision, it often requires a large about of investment other than financially to be a success, including your time and resources.
You must make sure when making this decision that you fully understand what a franchise is and what franchise ... Views: 1080
Do you find yourself struggling between setting goals and just living in the present moment? There's a tricky line to walk between the two. If you're constantly focused on the future and your goals, you may be missing out on wonderful moments in the here and now. You may also have blinders ... Views: 1080
Tonight during my church midweek service, I read the following quote by Michelangelo on a church brochure:
"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."
It immediately caught my attention ... Views: 1080
In order to find the right direction for ourselves, we have to do some soul searching. What is it I want to accomplish? Why? What kind of person do I want to become? Is it so weird to be in our thirties or forties and ask ourselves, "So, what do I want to be when I grow up?" What would make ... Views: 1079
When you’re starting a business one of the first things you need to identify is your target market, or niche. These are the people who’re going to buy your product or service and without them your business will fail!
I was absolutely horrified to read a post on a forum recently that basically ... Views: 1078
It is getting close to that time of year when we are going to be entertaining more than usual and we will need a Master Plan in order to remember everything on our lists.
Entertaining can be stressful, there are so many things to think of and plan for, things to purchase, not to mention when we ... Views: 1076
The major problem affecting and harassing today’s generation is that of finance. This is a very well-known and widely accepted fact.
Money makes the world go round – a famous quote, and how true! Difficulties in attaining finance are a challenge that directly hampers the peace and happiness ... Views: 1076