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- The Magic of Self Discovery for Empowerment, Life and Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Jane MorrisonTHE PRINCIPALS OF SUCCESS Program OPENS UP THE WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES, brings OUT THE LEADER WITHIN. This unique program transforms you from a state of current dissatisfaction and discontent to one of fulfillment and joy, and once applied, is a tool to keep you in a state of passion, purpose ...
Views: 1004 - The Magic of Self-Awareness in the Midst of Daily Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Tom RussellAwareness is unity with the present moment. Being fully aware brings together your spirit, mind, emotions, and body. And awareness is inherently expansive; it grows whenever you grant it the opportunity. Therefore, awareness is dynamic and constantly probing the edges. Keeping your mind ...
Views: 3042 - The Magical A-Ha Moment - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2006 from Stuart Rosen"Aha!", "Eureka!", "What-da-ya-know"... or just plain "hmmm." Whatever we call it, it’s that single, magical moment when things just make sense; when that block that seemed to confuse and confound us suddenly seems small and insignificant. There’s that sudden rush of excitement, filled with ...
Views: 1138 - The Master of the Pointless Conversation - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Craig HarperIf you're like most people, then you often feel like you're spending far too much time and emotional energy having certain conversations with certain people. Imagine how many years we could add to our lives if we could reclaim all the time we've wasted on those pointless, meaningless, ...
Views: 1228 - The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Pam GuthrieWhat do you think the meaning of life is? I’ve spent a lot of time wondering about that. I wonder about a lot of things. I have a current, working theory about the meaning of life. It’s working pretty well for me these days so I figured I would share it with you. There is lots of stuff to ...
Views: 1168 - The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Pam GuthrieWhat do you think the meaning of life is? I’ve spent a lot of time wondering about that. I wonder about a lot of things. I have a current, working theory about the meaning of life. It’s working pretty well for me these days so I figured I would share it with you. There is lots of stuff to ...
Views: 1274 - The Meaning of Life in America - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI recently listened to the video-taped lecture on the American financial situation by economics professor Richard Wolff. In addition to brilliantly describing the causes behind the current economic crisis in America he also makes the point that "success" in the American culture is defined by ...
Views: 687 - The Mid-Life Crisis... No Such Thing! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Rena ReeseThe mid-life crisis is a term we are all familiar with. Either we ourselves have claimed to have gone through one or perhaps a loved one has traveled the road to crisis. We carry on through our days and one day we realize that there is something we need present in our daily lives. We accept ...
Views: 2859 - The Mind in Time - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Randolph DirectoThe mind is like time is like the mind. Like time, the mind is not what it appears to be on the surface. In the mind, we can replay a situation from the past over and over. We can predict an event from our past experience and intuition. We can even create situations in our minds that can ...
Views: 1759 - The Mindset Train - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The Mindset Train There are times when our thoughts and actions do not necessarily fall in line with what would be to our greatest advantage in life. Instead of being proactive toward living a better, more fulfilling life, many of us go through times when we inadvertently limit our actions, ...
Views: 2613 - The Missing Success Ingredient - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Garry ZancanaroIt's not unusual for people to find that despite knowing what they want, having plans in place to reach their goals, and taking action, they just aren't getting the results they expect. This could be due to the one ingredient that is often overlooked that can make all the difference. Practicing ...
Views: 939 - The Most Awaited Celebrations - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARCelebrated by over 400 million people in all around the world, Christmas is truly a global festival. The ways of Christmas celebrations in all around the world vary only slightly, and most of the traditional customs are almost the same. Indoor and outdoor decorations, lighting and decorating the ...
Views: 1149 - THE MOST COMMON HAPPINESS MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Sara FabianLooking back on my life, I came to realize that I didn’t know how to be happy. I continuously kept myself busy, always running somewhere so I could achieve more or better. Turning my happiness into a project and waiting for “the big things” to happen so I could finally feel joyful and ...
Views: 1129 - The Most Competitive Sport Event In The World - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Gustavo RocheThe splendor, passion and reputation of formula one racing has attracted several drivers to the sport, but only a few secretors have become world famous for their skills and prophecies behind the wheel. Nowadays, it is getting a lot of popularity in all over the world. It attracts millions of ...
Views: 685 - The Most Comprehensive Camera Review for Photographers! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2023 from Adler ConwayIn the realm of photography, where precision and detail are paramount, finding the perfect camera is a quest that every photographer embarks upon. We, at [Your Company Name], understand the significance of this journey, and we're here to present you with the most comprehensive camera review ...
Views: 325 - The Most Popular YouTube Channels to Watch May 2021 - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2021 from Insights SuccessThe Overlord of Online Knowledge and Entertainment ORThe Internet’s Own Juggernaut! There is a place where creators, innovators, thinkers and entertainers can go and share their creations, knowledge, expertise, and life experiences for the whole world to see. At this place, people with talent ...
Views: 462 - The Most Preferred Dining Table Sets Online - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2016 from Wooden StreetThere is a wide gap between space provided and space needed by the city folks. The problem of space insufficiency persists in the dining area as well. You can either end up making your area look like a warehouse, or you can opt for space-savvy furniture units for your home that will add ...
Views: 767 - The Myopic View of Life that People Hold in Contrast to What the Near Death Experiences Reveal - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThere is a lot of confusion and lack of care in the world today leading to human unhappiness. Though many explanations are given for that state of affairs, the messages from Near Death Experiences provide a gateway to radical transformation. Human society has been in turmoil for thousands of ...
Views: 3187 - The Need to Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Jack ZavadaYou can't make progress in personal growth until you learn to forgive yourself. Many of us replay our mistakes over and over, adding more self-criticism every time we do it. It's easy to turn a minor misstep into a major stumbling block. As much as you'd like to be perfect, that's never going ...
Views: 832 - The New 10 Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dawn McIntyreWith another night of ball-dropping and champagne-drinking behind us all, I’m sure more than a few of us have made New Year’s resolutions. And I’m sure by next year at this time, a lot of us will be making those same resolutions again. We resolve to eat better. To exercise more. To “be ...
Views: 1484 - The New Hip Hop Century, the Music Community - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Rahul RahejaThe hip hop community has changed the way most people see music these days. It has become a part of the fabric of music in almost every part of the world. From big cities to small towns all over the planet, hip hop and rap has many dedicated listeners, and because of Artist Fadetheblackk the ...
Views: 846 - The New Matriarchy and the Redundant Male - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Sam VakninFrom the dawn of history to the late 1950s, the collective had been the organizing principle of human affairs. The pursuit of happiness was channelled via collectives and even dissidents and rebels formed collectives to express their grievances. But, this old system brought humanity to the verge ...
Views: 2115 - The New Trend For Sexy Corsets - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Mike AndersonAnd now, a corset is punching the streets with regards to their hottest mindset and allure. But not for a similar reason. The simple truth is, when the braziere, or perhaps bra, appeared to be invented, the application sent old-fashioned corsets in addition to girdles into might be attic. We've ...
Views: 1075 - The Next Best Thing - by I'm the first to admit that I spend a lot of time helping people focus on goals. How to define goals, set goals, and get goals.
But goals are not the be-all and end-all of personal development.
They're just another useful tool we can use to help us get from where were are to where we'd like ...
Views: 765 - The Non-Sleazy Guide to Flirting Online - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2018 from Marina PalToday, people don't meet each other in bars, at parties, or in the checkout line. Where do they meet? Online. According to findings published in Bustle, the number one way in which married couples meet these days is via online dating apps (17 percent) and social media (two percent). ...
Views: 984 - The Old 'Prized Possession In The Shoe' Trick. - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Craig HarperImagine that you've lost something which is very important to you. Very. A prized, irreplaceable possession. Although it's worth a lot of money, you don't care about it's financial value; it's all about what it means to you emotionally. Personally. Your grandfather gave it to you. You are heart ...
Views: 963 - The One Day Soon You've Been Waiting For - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesOh boy! This is it. YES! It’s finally here. Um, don’t sit there like you don’t know what I’m talking about. Today is THE day! You remember? Of course you remember. How could you forget?! You had so much excitement and confidence about how fantastic it would be as soon as you had ...
Views: 985 - The opportunities lost from inaction are often riskier than action - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Samy Simpson"I just can't do it!" His face was red, he was tearing up and his ego was bruised in that moment. The battle line was now clearly drawn between our 6-year old and his parents. It all started innocently enough. My wife Nora had attended a nutrition class at our middle son's preschool in the past ...
Views: 1422 - The Out Of Our Control Worry - How do we deal? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Sherrie VitelloAlong with everything else that all of us human beings have to worry about in our daily lives is the haunting yet very real fact that the world around us is going through some changes. I'm talking about what's going on with our planet. It's what I call 'Out of Our Control Worry.' The worry about ...
Views: 1583 - The Paradox of Declining Happiness in Women - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Valencia RayI came across a study by Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers in the American Economic Journal: the link is at the end of this post. The conclusion was essentially that women are not happier despite educational gains, social status and higher levels of economic power; in fact maybe they are less ...
Views: 1027 - The Parental Responsibility of Estate Planning - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Snehal TanwarAuthor and financial advisor, Suze Orman was absolutely right when she said, “Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family.” Estate planning is not just another part of financial planning. It is a way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of when you are ...
Views: 684 - The Path of Unconditional Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from FSB AuthorsThe highest spiritual path is life itself. If you know how to live daily life, it all becomes a liberating experience. But first you have to approach life properly, or it can be very confusing. To begin with, you have to realize that you really only have one choice in this life, and it's not ...
Views: 803 - The Path to Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerMy clients frequently ask me how they can find happiness. While there are many elements that create happiness, I've noticed that a basic characteristic of people who are happy is healthy self-awareness. Self-awareness refers to a deep understanding of who we are and what makes us tick. It ...
Views: 1887 - The Path To Objective Happiness - by Who is a net value producer and who is a net value destroyer?
The creation and exchange of value is the root of all happiness. The love of earned value is the root of all Producers who create more value than they consume. The love of unearned value is the root of all Destroyers who consume more ...
Views: 791 - The Path to Passion & Synergy - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Emma ViglucciThe Path to Passion & Synergy One characteristic satisfied and successful couples have in common is that they are part of each other's lives. Duh-ah! I'm sure this does not come as a surprise. The trick though is how the partners are part of each other's lives. Partners have difficulties ...
Views: 1158 - The Pause That Refreshes – Five Times When a Pause Can Improve your Results - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryAccording to Ad Age magazine, the slogan introduced for Coca-Cola in 1929 – “The Pause That Refreshes” – was the third best advertising slogan of the 21st Century. I can see why, it’s a great slogan. And I believe its message is one we can employ in our personal and professional lives with much ...
Views: 1241 - The Perfect Image - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Stella ParkerFor a business, its reputation is as vital as the efficient running of it. An intangible asset of a business like goodwill is as important as a tangible one. One of the major factors contributing to the goodwill of a company or a business is the reputation and the perceived image. The image or ...
Views: 577 - The Perfect Partnership . . . 30 years in the making - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Keith ReadyIt was a warm, humid and somewhat overcast Saturday afternoon with just over an hour left to play in the day, as I sat watching from the side line as my eldest son Simon opened the batting for his cricket team. Simon has played cricket for just on fifteen years and for many of those years he was ...
Views: 909 - The Personal Development Zombie - by Submitted on May 26, 2007 from Craig HarperIt seems we have a not-so-new, but rarely discussed scourge on the Personal Development landscape. We've all met Mr and Mrs fit-in-at-all-costs; the Social Zombie (what would you like me to do, be, say?). But over the last decade or three we have seen the rise of the Personal Development ...
Views: 1023 - The personal touch that is priceless in terms of love - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from jack williamsWith the gloomy economic meltdown all over the world, shopping is not counted as one of the big highs in the recent years. If you have recently become very choosier for what you do, then you should also know where to spend and how to spend. So when it comes to buying gifts, ideally you should ...
Views: 649 - The Personality-Happiness Paradox - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelI was having tea with a friend yesterday morning. We were talking about a transition she is making in her life. She recently left her employer in pursuit of a dream. The problem: she doesn’t know what the dream is. She left one thing to head towards another. The “other” is unknown. She knew ...
Views: 1658 - The Picture on the Wall - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am a youngin’. A spring chicken, if you will. The world is my oyster and I am ripe for the pickin’. I have never been more ready to go than I am right at this very moment and let’s go, time’s a-wastin’, let’s move people. It’s just that there’s this picture on my wall. And it stops me ...
Views: 890 - The Pieces Of Peace - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Stuart RosenPeace is not about winning a war. Nor is it about avoiding war. It's not about freeing the oppressed, nor ignoring the Oppressed's cries for help. Those things, while noble in effort, are not "Peace." Peace is a frame of mind. It is a way of life. It has its own rules that must be actively ...
Views: 1662 - The pleasure of creating personalized surprise - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from jasmine smithGifts can be of different types and varieties but then making a gift with your own hands for gifting someone close can offer great feeling. Making gifts is like an art and many people have cultivated it. There is another great advantage of making your own gift and gifting it to people; through ...
Views: 511 - The Positive Psychology of Play: How Play Helps Children to Flourish - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperChildren love to play and become totally absorbed in games they choose for themselves. Everyone agrees that play is important for young children but once children reach school age it can become crowded out by a busy timetable of structured activities and homework. But play is not just a time ...
Views: 1664 - The Post-Divorce Name Game - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Meghan GehanIn American culture, assuming your new husband’s family name when you get married is an exciting rite of passage. It’s something many women longed for as young girls- creatively covering notebooks with signatures, adding the surname of the latest crush. When you sign your new legal name for ...
Views: 1399 - The Power of .... Hug - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Jill DoukaHave you ever noticed, in city centers or other popular central places, people hugging each other? This is called the «Free Hugs» phenomenon. According to Virginia Satir, guru in family consulting, a person needs 4 hugs to survive, 8 hugs to sustain oneself and 12 hugs to be developed...per ...
Views: 1924 - The Power Of Chess - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Jim SlateChess is a game of mystery to the many people who don’t know its rules. Often even the most intelligent will remark that they don’t really know how it’s played, or never really understood it. For them the existence of a chess board in a setting is a constant challenge which they cannot meet. If ...
Views: 679 - The Power of Desire Without Attachment - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Mike RobbinsFor many years I've had mixed feelings about my wants and have been a bit confused about the true power of desire. While I know that desire is an essential piece of the manifestation process, I also know that focusing a lot of my attention and energy on what I want has caused a great deal of ...
Views: 1381 - The Power of Equilibrium Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2004 from prateep philipENHANCE EQ, SQ AND PQ THROUGH EQUILIBRIUM THINKING: THE SIMPLEST BUT MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD EVER DISCOVERED “Wars begin in the minds of men” – UN Charter. Crimes, disorder and disease also begin in the minds of men. To address crime, disorder and disease effectively one has to start with the ...
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