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- Time to Set Goals - Get Out Your Checklist - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you are going to set out to accomplish something with an end result in mind, you need a plan and you need to set goals. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! If you want to make a certain dish, you follow a recipe. If you are going to construct a building, you follow a blueprint. A plan ...
Views: 893 - WHAT IF'S - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Felicia M GreenWHAT IF In life we often ask "WHAT IF!" For example what if the world is square and not round?, what if Darwin's theory is incorrect and God is the creator of this world? WHAT IF is certainly needed to challenge our way of thinking, however repetitive WHAT IF thinking can sometimes hinder great ...
Views: 893 - Setting Goals for a Satisfying Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThe very initial step towards a happy, successful and fruitful life is setting a career goal. But what is your definition of success? At the start of your career, you may have thought of a goal and also had a clear idea of where you are going. Or, maybe you have reached halfway towards your ...
Views: 892 - A Blueprint for Excellence on the Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from Science of SpiritualityDuring the Olympics, competitions are held in many sports to find out who should earn the gold medal. Everyone wants to go for the gold to show they are the best in the world. What sets apart a gold medal winner from the others? If we analyze them, we find there are certain qualities that are ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Goal Setting for Results the S.M.A.R.T Way - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Sue BrennerCan you hear the buzz? Feel it? See it? Smell it? I know we in the Northern Hemisphere are 25 days into the new season but there's something about colored eggs of pale yellow, blue, and pink... And bees landing on tulips, that spark a renewed sense of get-up-and-go. It's a chance to shake out ...
Views: 891 - A Star Toward Which to Press - by I've subscribed to "Forbes" magazine for many years. In the back of the magazine, as you may know, there's a page titled "Thoughts on the Business of Life." I always read it for the excellent quotations it carries--like this one by B. C. Forbes: "It is when things go hardest, when life becomes ...
Views: 890 - Aligning Goals With Your Values - by I read an article recently about why it is important to align goals with our values. It seems this salesman set his goals for the coming year. He had a target for volume of sales and acquired new business. He then planned his work schedule to accomplish these goals. It would involve a great deal ...
Views: 890 - How’s Your Game? 4 Key Skills for Playing a Winning Game in Business and in Life - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Reggie OdomHow’s your game? Timothy Galwey struck a cord in 1974 when he wrote “The Inner Game of Tennis”. The inner game is the game we play against internal opponents - the opposition to your greatness that lives within you. These opponents are all reflections of fear. They show up disguised as inner ...
Views: 890 - Live Your Dream - by I’ve always been fascinated by dreamers. And making dreams come true for myself and others is what my life is about.
When I was in my teens, I started to think seriously about where I wanted my life to go. Like many young people, I had visions of doing something significant. I also knew that ...
Views: 890 - Where is your Vision Board? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Rachel MooreWe may have not noticed but even as a child, we were already creating a vision board in our mind. The toys we want to have, the clothes we want to wear, places we want to be; small dreams but a clear visualization. As we grow older, our minds expand and our dreams are no longer just dreams but ...
Views: 890 - Success Through Goal Setting, Part 3 of 3 - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVMoving on to the next letter in GOALS… The second letter, O, stands for opportunity. Successful people do not wait for opportunities to turn their goals into reality; rather, they make their opportunities, because they are perfectly clear about the kind of life they wish to create. Once you ...
Views: 889 - Avoiding Failure: How To Stick With Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from April MimsNow that we are officially into 2008, how are your New Year’s Resolutions going? Are you off to a strong start or have you given up already? Hopefully, you are committed to achieving your goals and are off to a running start. But, if you are like most people, your resolutions will soon be ...
Views: 888 - Get the Job Done - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Robert HookerJust a thought for getting the job done daily - I call it ROPEF. In Ezra 3:4 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required. Notice this ending phrase, as the duty of every day ...
Views: 888 - What Makes a Quality Music Sample Pack - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonWhen looking for quality music sample packs online there are a few key pieces of information that will help you succeed in your effort. The first is to know what type of music you are looking for. Be familiar with the types of instruments that are typically associated with that particular style. ...
Views: 888 - 8 Top Things That Destroy Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2019 from Christine Reidhead8 Top Things That Destroy Motivation Feeling like you just can’t rise and climb uphill to reach your goal, or even walk at a leisurely pace along a flat path to get there? You, the college student, are embarking on a new world and have the weight of your shoulders bearing down on you. What ...
Views: 887 - The Significance of Yin and Yang (Part Two) - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Jon SandiferThe Significance of Yin and Yang (Part Two) Intermingled Concepts In ancient times people learnt from their surroundings in the natural world. It is therefore not surprising that they described the qualities of yin and yang from nature, the elements and the seasons. To avoid the danger ...
Views: 887 - Diet with Your Girlfriends: A Key to Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellDo you talk with other women about food and weight? Do you really talk, or do you only speak about it superficially¯what diet you are currently on, what you ate today, how you cheated, how much you’ve lost or not lost? Do you ever really talk about what you go through in relation to your eating ...
Views: 886 - Logo Design in South Morang - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Angel SmithLogo Design in South Morang The logo, or brand isn't only a graphic yet it is the personification of an association - of its region of work, it's ethos, it's basic values, etc. Designing a logo is regularly accepted to be one of the most significant areas in visual communication or a Graphic ...
Views: 886 - Shed Your “Devil” and Pursue Your Dreams, No Matter What! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Saskia Roell"To say 'I don't have time' is like saying 'I don't want to." ~ Lao Tzu This is a story about my dream to become a writer. For years I had put this dream on the “one day” calendar because I thought that one day I would have more time. Have you ever experienced that time was an excuse and ...
Views: 886 - Understanding twtQpon To Advertise Your Small Company - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from News LocalnetLocalNet360-According to a recent article on Online PR News, the increasing popularity of the social media site Twitter makes it a growing medium that can be used to market your business out to potential consumers. While it’s still early for most small businesses to buy into the concept of ...
Views: 886 - Make Your Vacation Spot Your Home - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaImagine your favorite destination in the world. Imagine it isn't your vacation spot; quite to the contrary, you've turned it around and made it your home. How can you do this? Well, if you've got an Internet business, you can do it easily. And it gets even better than this. When you make it ...
Views: 885 - The Moment Is Gone But Not For Long. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Lynne DeanDescription of the Japanese philosophy "kaizen": continuous improvement in all aspect of your life. I first learned about the word "kaizen" while reading a motivational book by Tony Robbins. Kaizen is a Japanese word that means: continuous improvement in all aspects of your life. Mr. Robbins ...
Views: 885 - If You Don’t Know Your Strengths, You’ll Have A Tough Time With Your Applications - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeanmarie KellerYour strengths are the heart and soul of your applications. They can help you refine your goals. I want to make sure that the possible careers you are aiming for are in alignment with your strengths. Throughout the entire process – through the application, the essays, interviews, even ...
Views: 884 - Riding the Universal Abundance Current - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Laura WestI like to think of my business - and my life when I'm not dealing with boys' sprained ankles - as flowing in the Universal Abundance Current. This current flows naturally and easily, full of abundance, success, and all good things, taking us to our harbor of a joyful business and joyful ...
Views: 884(2 votes) - Ten Tips To Achieving Your Goals - by In achieving any worthy objective there must be consistency in the amount of hard work you put in, a day here and there just isn't going to do it, a week of sustained effort isn't going to do it either!
So what am I saying?
I'm saying, If you want to achieve your goals you must remain ...
Views: 884 - Action Stations! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Steven Foster“Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” Benjamin Disraeli Knowledge doesn’t mean a thing unless you are prepared to act on it. It’s all very well knowing you can do whatever you set your heart on, but if you never do anything about it nothing will ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - What Direction Are You Going In Life? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Doug HartToday’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: 883 - I Want To Have My Own Talkshow!... - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Anita ShafferAnd you better have something interesting and unique to teach my audience if you want to be in a panel. I believe we don’t have enough representation for women in my generation, which has been lovingly labeled as “The Sandwich Generation”. Our parents are living longer lives, some with years ...
Views: 882 - My Secret Weapon: The Group - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Sonia MillerAs a life coach and counselor, I have a pretty big bag of tricks that I draw from when supporting my clients in their goals. One such “trick” that I consider my secret weapon is “The Group.” The Group refers to the power of purposefully collaborating with like-minded and ...
Views: 882 - To-Do Lists Can Do You Good - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVTime is a valuable resource that more and more people complain not to have these days. It is sad to see how much time most of us spend on irrelevant activities, instead of enjoying our lives. In order for us to have more time on our hands, we should better organize ourselves. You probably ...
Views: 882 - Never Give Up on Your Goals - by Submitted on May 03, 2007 from Demond JacksonWhat thoughts or emotions came over you as you read that? Never give up! Billionaire Philanthropist and Presidential Candidate H. Ross Perot said, “Most people stop digging three feet from the goldmine.” This is the wrong approach. There has to be certain aspects in place, such as goals, plans, ...
Views: 880 - The Correct Way to Set Goals & Achieve Them - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Mazliza OthmanLosing weight is one of the most popular goals people set. Why? Simply because hardly anyone sets this goal and achieves it. The weight just keeps coming back, and they wonder why. The human nature is built to protect and conserve what is theirs. When you lose something, your natural ...
Views: 880 - There's No Such Thing as Organizational Change - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Angie ThompsonThere’s No Such Thing as Organizational Change It is everywhere. . . . . . Political leaders promoting changing policies. . . . Organizational leadership touting new products or strategies. . . . Team leaders outlining a process improvement. Leaders everywhere think their job is ...
Views: 879 - Law of Attraction Tools Access the Next Dimension of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Dawn GrantCheck these law of attraction tools when beginning your goal setting plan. Practice of these tools reap phenomenal results for anyone! If you’re looking for making real changes, these tools will put you on track to achieving your goals faster and with ease. This is the first set of law of ...
Views: 878 - Make 2002 Your Best Year Ever - by How will you make 2002 magical? Start by reviewing this passing year. Honor and celebrate all you have accomplished. Put behind you the things that did not work by looking for blessings in them. Reaffirm the flow of love between you and those important to you.
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Views: 878 - The 6 Essential Steps of Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2021 from dong haThe key to any strategic plan is to gain a greater understanding of why you do what you do and how you want the future to look. Step 1: Start with Why What drives your business? Your purpose. So let’s start by asking the most important question… why are you in business? Defining ...
Views: 878 - A Horse Named Focus - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Micah MorrisMany people choose a goal, a plan, and pump themselves up enough to take action … for a while. But most people find that their focus varies from day to day and circumstance to circumstance. In fact, most people eventually lose their focus altogether and fall right off the horse. Remember the ...
Views: 877 - Transforming Shadow Comfort - by Why do we choose shadow comfort? Because the moment in which we choose to turn on the TV or devour the chocolate bar is THE creative moment. This is the moment where you can choose to create or to go numb. It is the present moment, pregnant with possibility and often rife with a great variety of ...
Views: 877 - Get Busy Living - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Claire McGee“Get busy living or get busy dying” was what Tim Robbins’ character said in Shawshank Redemption. Those words really hit home. Many people feel, at one time or another in their life, like they are waiting; waiting for something to happen. It’s an unknown anticipation which creeps in over ...
Views: 876 - Never Eat Elephants Whole. You'll Choke - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Joseph PlazoInstead, gun for more realistic goals! The more effectively you can measure a goal, the more likely you are to complete the goal because progress itself is a tremendous encourager. Even though you can't see progress by the day, you will by the end of the week - or certainly by the end of the ...
Views: 876 - Gaolamania - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2005 from Lynne DeanIt never really occurred to me that goal setting was not an option. I don’t know when or how it started but it’s always been a blessing in my life. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and hope. I also always assumed that goal setting is something that everyone does, but it appears not. ...
Views: 875 - NEVER Set a Goal For Money - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreTake a close look at that coin or paper bill in your hand. What do you see? Paper and metal? What if you found yourself deep in the jungles of the Amazon, amid the population of a village that might still be in the Dark Ages, and you handed that coin or paper bill to the village ‘king’ as a ...
Views: 875 - Single Handle Every Task - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVEat that frog! Every bit of planning, prioritizing and organizing comes down to this simple concept. Eat that frog! Every bit of planning, prioritizing and organizing comes down to this simple concept. Your ability to select your most important task, to begin it and then to concentrate on it ...
Views: 874 - How To Make Sure Reaching Your Goals Makes You Happy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Garry ZancanaroWhat can you do if you've established what you want, made plans to achieve it, worked heard and succeeded in achieving everything you ever hoped for, only to find yourself wondering – is that all there is? If for example, you wanted to be a millionaire and reached that goal. One good reason for ...
Views: 873 - Achieve Your Personal Goals - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Aurelia WilliamsIf you want to know how to achieve your personal goals in life, but you feel overwhelmed about knowing where to start, know this: Reaching goals in life can be achieved if you have a plan. A very effective way to develop and succeed in your personal goals is to engage a life coach. A life coach ...
Views: 873 - Is Business Coaching for you? Some Myths Busted - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2020 from Sonali SInghWe often hear entrepreneurs say, “Business coaching is a waste of money. I already know what’s wrong with my business. I don’t have time for this.” Entrepreneurs have a lot of preconceived notions about business coaching that holds them back. The reality is, this causes them to miss out on ...
Views: 872 - Making Goals Work: The Essential Elements of a Goals Program - by Have you ever had a goal that just didn't seem to progress? Perhaps a weight loss goal or maybe developing a new market opportunity. "What's the problem with this goal?" you wonder. Why can't you achieve it as you have so many others?
A goals program is a powerful and effective process; so, ...
Views: 872 - 5 Resolutions for Young Professionals Seeking Success in 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from RavenDelana RobinsonThis post comes with a warning. NEVER make resolutions or set goals that you don’t intend on committing yourself to. It’s challenging enough to hold true to your authentically set goals with the hurdles that life throws at us. Adding Fake Commitment, only cements your fate. So commit fully ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Five Steps to Creating a "Goal" Medal Life - Part I - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ed SykesOlympics come and go. As always, it is an exciting event with its dramatic twists and turns, exhilarations, surprises, and disappointments as these great athletes performed at their peak in front of millions, if not billions, of fans for the glory of representing their country and possibly ...
Views: 870 - Raising The Bar In 2010: Your Five-Point Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Renita KalhornSure, the beginning of a new year provides fresh inspiration and impetus for your goals. The question is, how do you sustain your motivation and stay on the continuous improvement track when daily life and familiar temptations rear their head (did you really think chocolate or "Lost" reruns were ...
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