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- From Prison to Promise - finding your way to a SECOND CHANCE - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherToday I shipped a copy of my new book SECOND CHANCES to an inmate in prison. Seems that someone cared enough about this man to want to send him a Christmas present – the gift of potential – the gift of how to turn Adversity into Opportunity – the gift of how to change your life. As I ...
Views: 1542 - The “Foolish” Secret To Success - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumDid you know the star comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, froze with stage fright the first time he got in front of an audience? The audience chased him off the stage with derisive laughter and boos. He had to fight through the shame and fear from this early experience to gain the poise that has made ...
Views: 1541(3 votes) - Why Love Awareness Is Essential For Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenLove is one of the most misunderstood energies of our time. Most people look at the lore of love predominantly from a romantic viewpoint. However, viewing love through this narrow lens filters out the larger picture and misses the deeper meaning of love energies. The love you have learned to ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Thoughts on believing in yourself and an inspiring story - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from samir kunvaria“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” Norman Vincent Peale Many times in life we face situations when everything is uncertain. We feel like we are lost in the dark and there is no ...
Views: 1540 - Build Your Business by Nurturing Your Creative Side - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAs the caretaker of your business, it's up to you to feed it new ideas and fresh insights. But sometimes it feels like your well has run dry, and finding an inspiring idea is more difficult than squeezing water from a rock. Which is why it's imperative to your mental health and the success of ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - ***Happy Monday! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinHappy Monday! When I first realized I was awake this morning, I smiled and then I remembered it was Monday. I had a great weekend and would have been happier if today would have been Sunday all over again. And then I laughed, for what makes Monday any different from Sunday or Friday for that ...
Views: 1538 - Be Yourself For Ultimate Success and Happiness - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom Cramer"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson When you find yourself in a rat race of getting ahead of others and impressing people, you tend to portray yourself as someone you are not. You say things ...
Views: 1538 - Carry-on Only! (Only carry the necessities in your story) - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonHave you taken a trip in a small plane? I mean truly small… the type that requires a limit of one carry-on bag only? Aside from the apprehension that I personally feel about bouncing around in a small airplane, I feel a slight anxiety about the packing of this all-important bag. “Carry on ...
Views: 1537 - GRATITUDE IS A GIFT - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyGratitude is a gift! It’s a powerful internal healing elixir capable of reviving your soul and generating new energy into your life. This is a gift available to you right now… and in every moment. Whether things are going well in your life or if your circumstances challenge you to the core, ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Apple iPhone App Developers - Make Your Own iPhone Apps At Low Cost - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Kevin PetersonApple iPhone application development has become an essential requirement for the processing of various business and daily life's task. Hire iPhone apps developers on development task for most prominent solution to get desirable application. Hiring through outsourcing development companies is the ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Are You Still Inspired? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all face the moments where we lose inspiration and excitement for what we do. Usually we focus on employee engagement but it affects as much the entrepreneurs, and business owners as the leaders of a team, department or organization. According to a 2015 Gallup study, only 32% of the American ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - What Would Happen If Today Was The Day That Changed Your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniWhat if today was the day when your life changed for the better? If you look back, I'll bet my last dollar that you all can remember one day that completely changed your path forever. That one day when your world tilted and it caused you to walk in a new direction. I can remember ...
Views: 1535 - WHY PRISONS DON”T WORK (AS WELL AS THEY COULD) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from William CottringerWHY PRISONS DON'T WORK (AS WELL AS THEY COULD) By William Cottringer “Men simply copied the realities of their hearts when they built prisons.” ~ Richard Wright. I do not want to offend all the good people who have devoted their entire careers to positive prison reform, but the very ...
Views: 1534 - Happiness is not an Outside Job - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonHave you invested time into creating a clear vision for the future? Until you do this your life will continue to fly past in a blur of dissatisfaction, where you continue to see everything in your life, as being in your way. You will live in a place where you are constantly looking for ways to ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Can You Experiience 7 Hours of Contentment and Inner Peace? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanIn self-reflection, this past weekend I realized that I have done just that, I enjoyed 7 hours of contentment and inner peace. In making some conscious choices, I was able to make the time for myself to intentionally relax and enjoy my day. I treated me to a moment in time where I was able to ...
Views: 1531 - Marketing Strategies: Are You Sharpening Your Saw? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Maya BaileyWhat does it mean to "sharpen your saw?' According to Dr. Steven Covey, "sharpening your saw" means; “Increasing your personal production capacity by daily self care and self-maintenance.” Why is this important? In my 13+ years of coaching success minded entrepreneurs to help them maximize ...
Views: 1531 - Relationship Facts That Get In The Way of Relating - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from William CottringerRelationship Facts That Get In The Way of Relating By Bill Cottringer “Relationships are the real test to find out if you are as good as you think you are.” ~The author. Relationships are the real test in life to see if you can be successful in applying all you have learned ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Winners Believe - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from William D. McElrathWinners are not always the strongest, smartest, most beautiful, or most talented. They do not always go to the best schools, live in the best neighborhoods, nor born to successful parents. All Winners have one thing in common: Winners believe in their heart they can win. They believe in their ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Falling Forward - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOnce I got an email from a woman who had just read my book on patience. She had just had a miscarriage and had discovered she had to wait for a few months before trying again. At first she was distraught and impatient. But she came to trust her body’s timing. She wrote, “Now I feel incredibly ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - What is Self-Love? It’s You Being Compassionate To You - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIf someone were to ask me, “What is self-love?” I would reply, “A growing ability to be true and compassionate to yourself. For it is only when you are filled with the love of who you are that you can share this gift with the world.” To be true to ourselves is a lifetime journey of ...
Views: 1529 - Discover Your Destiny and Transform Your World - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Michael EcuyerOnce you discover your destiny in life, the door to changing your world will open up. You are not a random blob on the face of this earth but a magnificent treasure waiting to be uncovered. Your life has a specific purpose. God did not close His eyes and randomly throw everything up and wait ...
Views: 1528 - The Eagle: God loves YOU - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")THE EAGLE from https://myjourneyofaith.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/the-eagle/ The eagle is strong, powerful and able to capture the vision. Generous and trusting – a believer in a God who believes in you. God loves YOU! Attempt to do something great for God, even though you might fail, ...
Views: 1528 - The Power Within You - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Athena KapantasI am on a spiritual sabbatical in the Gulf of Mexico and today the sun has decided to hide behind the shady clouds above. I know it is still there even though I can't see it or feel its warm rays. The same goes with our Spirits. Like the sun, it is hidden, unseen, but that does not mean it is ...
Views: 1528 - You Are Not Alone - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Whatever you have gone through or are currently going through, it is very important for you to know that you are not alone. No matter how devastated you feel, you will get through it. When you feel that you can’t take it anymore, you have to realize that you do have options. You have to talk ...
Views: 1528 - THE (MY) SOUTH AFRICAN DREAM : - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Craig LockTHE SOUTH AFRICAN DREAM : LONG WALK TO FREEDOM AND PEACE: THE "BRIDGE-BUILDER, THE RECONCILIATOR" Tags (key words): South Africa, dream, dreams, my young dream, 'Long Walk to Freedom and Peace', Craig Lock, hope, New books, soccer, Web sites: http://sawriter.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 1527 - Three New Success Habits to Promote Succes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Andrew HortonMeet Your Future, C.P.A and Performance Management System Inspiration is that fire in your belly that drives you to begin and to keep taking the necessary daily actions that will help you to realize all your dreams. Aligning your values with the success you desire and developing a success ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - Being Creative is Scary.. but wait... - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Janet WhiteheadBeing creative is scary? No, no, that's not true at all. THINKING about being creative is scary. So much so that the large majority of people with inspired thinking abilities never actually show up to their creative dreams, nor to their potential. And so, we have a rather impressive ...
Views: 1526 - Just Breathe - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Francine Larson“Our lives can change with every breath we take.” –From the movie, Where the Heart Is. This phrase comes to my mind often. The verb change carries with it so much power, so much mystery and most of all, so much truth. How many of us have said “one minute he was fine, and the next minute, he ...
Views: 1526 - CRAIG’S BLOGS: A LIST OF MY WORDPRESS BLOGS: A NEW BOOK (OR BOOKS)??? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Craig LockCRAIG’S BLOGS: A LIST OF MY WORDPRESS BLOGS A NEW BOOK OR BOOKS?? Web site: http://craiglock.wordpress.com/category/craigs-blogs/ Tags (key words,/categories): Writing, writing articles, books, new books, authors, Craig Lock, South Africa, Zimbabwe, spirit, sport, peace, motor racing, ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Networking for the Shy - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from George TorokJust answer this simple question: “How can I help you?” Networking is the science of connecting with other people to advance your agenda. What do you want more of? Sales leads, resource contacts, job offers? You can get those results from networking - if you do it wisely. Be honest with ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - The Language of Light - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Lois DeWittThe Meaning Of Light: As a lighting specialist, I've become interested in the use of the word "light" in our language. How many times do we refer to light in one day? Let me count the ways. THE SCIENTIFIC DEFINITION The scientific definition of light is--a wavelength of electromagnetic ...
Views: 1525 - Victim versus Victor - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Karin VoloMaking the Conscious Choice to Win! How many times have you blamed someone or something else for a problem in your life? We’ve all done it and we are conditioned to do this. It is a natural reaction…yet it is one that harms us in so many ways. Blaming others automatically puts you in a ...
Views: 1524 - Coaching: 5 Limiting Habits that block you from success - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kate SinerThere are some habits that get in the way of our taking our next steps and achieving our goal. This article addresses three common limiting habits: negative self-talk, fear, and disbelief and suggests alternative behaviors that are more supportive of the success you desire. Negative ...
Views: 1523 - Have the Courage to Re-invent yourself - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Andrew HortonAnswer the few questions listed below and see if you are living the live you really want: • How satisfied are you with your career, relationships, health and finances? • If you won twenty million dollars today, would you change anything or everything in your life? • If you would immediately ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - There is a Reason Pessimists Often Stay Pessimistic - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Claire McGeeThere are three main reality types in our world. One is the "optimist" who is constantly seeing the world with the "glass half full". Another is the "realist" who looks at each situation and calculates what is positive and what is deemed negative with each one. Often the "realist" calculates the ...
Views: 1523 - Michael Jackson’s Comeback – Why You Can’t Wait to Show Your Gifts - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Lisa RickwoodLove him or hate him, Michael Jackson left a huge legacy in the world. He was a father, entertainer, genius, abused child, wounded man, humanitarian…He was a man with many sides – more than two and a man on mission to re-enter the world of entertainment after a long delay. The world was ...
Views: 1521(3 votes) - How do I help my loved ones? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenWith the huge energetic changes on Earth lately, lots of us are experiencing huge shifts in our lives that may feel very discomforting, even painful. Personally I'm going through a very big shift in my life as well, though thanks to a daily practice that includes meditation, chanting, EFT and ...
Views: 1520 - Chile: A Lesson in Courage, Faith and Patriotism for the Entire World - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Rev Michael BrescianiThe capsule the Chilean Navy constructed traveled up and down through the earth a distance of 33 miles in total to save 33 trapped Chilean miners. The courage, faith and patriotism of the nation, the rescuers and the miners have now traveled across the globe to touch every nation in the ...
Views: 1519 - Want Success? Think Positive - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom Cramer“A man is but the product of his thoughts … what he thinks, he becomes.” -Mahatma Gandhi. Whatever happens in your life is the result of what thoughts pass through your mind. Your thoughts, good or bad, pass into your subconscious mind and greatly influence your behavior and produce similar ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Healing Matters Of The Heart - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Antoinette MoltzanSpiritual Principles of Thought: Healing Matters of the Heart comes by way of using spiritual principles of thought. In A Course in Light you are guided through processes that lend a hand in your healing. Most healing is needed in order to clear Matters of the Heart. It is within the heart ...
Views: 1518 - Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: spirituality, philosophy, social and political issues, building bridges, unity, empowerment, inspiration Web sites: ...
Views: 1517 - Succeed With R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Donna HaddadDuring difficult economic times, there is a tendency to have doubts and concerns about one’s future. Past disappointments and perceived failures can bring fears, doubts, and frustrations roaring to the surface to confuse and complicate our present situation. The seeds of joy, success, love, ...
Views: 1517 - FIFTEEN DYNAMIC PRINCIPLES TO MAKE YOUR WILDEST DREAMS COME TRUE : HOW TO PUT AWESOME POWER INTO YOUR LIFE - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2018 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")FIFTEEN DYNAMIC PRINCIPLES TO MAKE YOUR WILDEST DREAMS COME TRUE : HOW TO PUT AWESOME POWER INTO YOUR LIFE from http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Sixteen_Dynamic_Principles_to_Make_your_Wildest_Dreams_Come_True_by_Dr_RH_Schuller.html © Copyright Dr RH Schuller, Hour of ...
Views: 1516 - IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL SELFLESS ACTIVITIES WE SHALL DONATE A PORTION OF OUR TIME, TALENT, HARD WORK, WEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf we wish to lead a sacred spiritual life it does not mean that we do just about anything and everything in its name. True spirituality means imbuing our energies in great tasks so as to attain their fulfillment. Right from the arena of our inner being to the external mundane world, sacred ...
Views: 1515 - Because the Sun was Shining - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Ronny PrasadIt had been raining Friday night and I woke up early on Saturday morning, hoping for more rain so I could wash my car. You see, I live in Melbourne, Victoria, a State in south eastern Australia where we have severe restrictions on water usage, so, I only wash my car when it is raining. I had a ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - True Inspiration by Kristin Mackey - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Kristin MackeyTrue Inspiration By Kristin Mackey Where do we truly find inspiration? The kind of inspiration that makes us step back and evaluate the track we are on. What kind of moments, observations and epiphanies really inspire us to look deeper at our choices, lives and habits? Is it in the book ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - Witnessing Greatness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieKen looked puzzled when he asked, ”Why are you crying?” I had not even noticed that my eyes had pooled with tears and one was slowly making its way down my cheek. He and I had just spent a day practicing, designing and training for his new workshop. I have been coaching Ken by phone for months ...
Views: 1513 - 10 Steps to a New You in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joeel A. RiveraWelcome to 2013… Can we all let out a sigh of relief? Relief because the belief that the world was going to end in December 2012 has finally been released, and we can start looking at this new age for what it is. It is a new chapter and a new beginning. However, this beginning is not really new, ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - Igniting Your Ingenuity - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Kimberley CohenAll you need is a little imagination, a touch of inspiration, a dash of hope, a stir of action, and you have ignited the recipe for ingenuity in you! Take a look at all the brilliance in the world. Each and every thing started with an idea, a brainstorm, a dream, and voila, the wonders of ...
Views: 1511 - The Mindset and Spirit of a Champion - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Mindset and Spirit of a Champion Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Champion, motivation, inspiration, empowerment, sport, sport psychology, positive psychology, achievement, peak performance (enough there for now, craig!) Web sites: ...
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