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- Interviews With Successful People - Barry Phelan: British And European Tai Chi Champion - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperBarry teaches in Dover, Canterbury and Ramsgate. From september he will be teaching adult education classes in Canterbury and Ashford. Born in Windsor on August 9th 1970: Barry moved to Kent in 1980, he left school in 1987 and studied a City & Guilds in Engineering. He then worked as an ...
Views: 3058 - Finish What You Start - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Maria KhalifeAction is the normal completion of the act of will which begins as prayer. That action is not always external, but it is always some kind of effective energy. ~ Dean Inge There are doers; there are procrastinators; there are finishers; and there are those who's entire life is surrounded by ...
Views: 2088 - What Motivates The Successful Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThe successful entrepreneur is a 'unique' breed insofar as to their ability to stay motivated even when working alone! Obviously without having the constant support of others, which is typically the case for entrepreneurs working alone, there needs to be some very strong motivational factors ...
Views: 1431(2 votes) - Subliminal? Where? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Joe VitaleI love the cover design on Leonard Mlodinow’s new book, Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior. Depending on when the light hits the cover, you can’t see the “hidden” words, which is so, well, subliminal. I moved the book to and fro to catch some of the white words in this ...
Views: 1758 - The Secret to Happiness in Life is by Living Through Your Essential Core Values - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Scott EppLife is not a Rubik’s cube. There is no one combination that will get you to the finish line every time. It’s a constantly changing and evolving thing. In the same way, what brings us happiness in life is also changing. So, how do we keep up with these changes so that we can be the happiest and ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - DREAM - How To Use Affirmation Properly - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Chad D. Malone“I am, therefore I exist,” is a phrase affirming one’s existence as a being. It may be a simple phrase, but it says everything about the being saying them. It indicates a confidence not commonly found among other beings. But why do people need affirmation? Why do beings need to be affirmed? ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Personal Development - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Osric V. BaughamPersonal development is an on-going process. It does not stop once we leave an institution of formal education. On the contrary, it should increase once we have left. The reason why is because a formal education prepares us with the foundation to learn and develop. Afterwards, it is up to the ...
Views: 1610 - Managers – How to Motivate Your Employees - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Andrew HortonOne of the greatest challenges facing many businesses today is finding ways to motivate and inspire their team members every day. This task is growing even more difficult, due to the turbulent economic conditions; we are facing and the ever increasing pace of change all around us. I hear many of ...
Views: 1403 - Top 10 Things to Motivate You to Teach English Abroad - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Charlotte JonesTeaching English abroad is an adventure that over 200,000 English speaking people go on every year, to various parts of the world where people want to speak English. It is estimated that up to 500 million people are currently trying to learn English, and you can be part of this booming economy. ...
Views: 1519 - How To Become Legendary - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Molesey Knox-BrunsonQueen, you are a leader. You are a bona fide leader with the extraordinary power to be legendary. Deep inside, you know that. One of the reasons why you’re reading this message now is because you know you were destined for greatness. You know there’s more to who you are and you’re searching for ...
Views: 1701 - How do you Unlock the power of Knowledge? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonI am sure you have heard the phrase “knowledge is power” bandied about and have even used the phrase yourself on occasion. Well as you know, simply knowing something doesn't make anything happen. A whole lot of things we hear or read about are common knowledge, everyone knows about it. The ...
Views: 1893 - What Is The ROOT Of Your Motivation? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Michael CraigDo you know what really motivates you? Most people have trouble answering this. This is probably because the answer is rooted in deeply-held concerns, fears and conditioning that began when you did... ancient memories of wins, losses and resentments that remain unsettled and unresolved. ...
Views: 2499(2 votes) - Staying Motivated- 3 Tips To Maintain Your Motivation And Focus - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Rhod JonesWhatever goal you set out to achieve, staying motivated is not always easy. It's sometimes claimed that if the goal is big enough and important enough than that is all the motivation needed to getting out there and achieving it. This theory does have merits. However, regardless of what kind ...
Views: 1898(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: 1552(1 vote) - Effective Ways in Building Trust - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Anne BachrachWhether you are a group leader, or a storeowner, or even an ordinary man walking down the street, one thing is for certain: people don’t trust you. Why should they? They don’t even know who you are. Life experience (not to mention ghastly news coverage) has warned them not to be naïve about life ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - How to Increase Your Self-Esteem and Increase Success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Anne BachrachSelf-esteem is defined as a person’s overall “self-appraisal…their own level of competence, beauty and worth.” Interestingly, self-esteem can involve a person’s belief system, as well as their emotion. Self-esteem can be tied in with a person’s desires and belief-obligations, as well as what ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Enlist Your Self Control and Achieve More - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Anne BachrachSelf-control is defined as “control of oneself” or the “ability to master one's desires and impulses. Interestingly, self-control is actually perceived in a number of ways. Philosophically speaking self-control could be described as the exertion of one's own will. Psychologically, self-control ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Concrete Ideas on How To Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Anne BachrachStress is just a part of life and can be found no matter where in the world you go. Is stress merely part of the inescapable human condition? Are we as a species chronically worried and unhappy or does bad luck simply find us wherever we are? It’s not practical to believe that we are battling ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - You Make Me Feel - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Shelly PriceDo other people make you feel things? Do they make you feel happy or sad? I’m curious. How do they make you feel this way? Do they say, “Hey, here’s a tin of sadness.” Or maybe they say, “Ahh, you need a bucket of happiness. Hold on, I’ve got one here you can have.” Can you find ...
Views: 1898 - Taking Action – What Holds People Back - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhat is it that keeps people from taking action to make their dreams their reality? Often times a person, maybe even you, will establish certain goals to accomplish while even devising a plan and then go no further! One thing is for certain, to become successful at any endeavor you choose ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - You Can Change Anything and Become Anything You Want to Be! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaOppositions only succeed and over-power the chicken-hearted, the fearful and the unfocused. But I challenge you today, dare to be different, come out of the crowd and stand for the truth. You can do it only if you want to! Take a risk and flaunt that wrong instruction. How many times have you ...
Views: 2480 - 5 Steps to Getting Into the Groove and Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Karen FinnMy husband laughs at me a lot because he thinks I'm just not hip. The funny thing is I agree with him. I often use slang that is WAY out of date and when I try to use more current slang it just sounds funny coming out of my mouth. He's not alone in laughing at me either. I remember the first ...
Views: 1527 - Why Disney Characters and Superheroes Are Usually Orphans - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Marc OromanerDisney taught us that, “when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” Unfortunately, if your dream is to have both of your parents live to see you succeed, you’re sheer out of luck. In fact, of Disney’s forty full-length animated features from 1937 until 2000, I know of only one where the ...
Views: 2375 - Getting Out of a Rut - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Linda SapadinYou’re in a groove. You’re on track. You’re inspired. You’re filled with confidence. And then you’re not. It’s over – at least for now. You’re in a rut. You’re off track. You’re discouraged. Your commitment wavers. What do you do? It’s the norm, not the exception, to lapse into a rut. These ...
Views: 1520 - Expeditions in Faith - Being Comfortable with Sitting in Limbo - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jennifer UrezzioSitting here in limbo I still got a little time to search my Soul Meanwhile they're putting up resistance But I know my faith will lead me on Sitting Here in Limbo, The Neville Brothers It's all about outsmarting the fear. Not judging it, not beating it and not ignoring it. The simple ...
Views: 1503 - Letting Go of the Stress: OM… OM… OMG! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerToday I started a 21 Day meditation challenge for the 12th time. Not sure if the meditation is the challenge, or if the real challenge is me and my total inability to be still and think of nothing, for 20 minutes. The first day I attempted meditation, I fell asleep. I then let a few days ...
Views: 1345 - The Reality of The Law of Attraction and Manifestation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Michael CraigIf you’ve been involved with motivation and/or self-help for any length of time, you’ve no doubt hear of the book “The Secret” and the Law of Attraction. Simply stated, the Law of Attraction says that whatever you expect to be or happen in life – really expect deep down – will happen. It ...
Views: 3044(1 vote) - Overcoming Our Mental Barriers - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Oli HilleI was raised in a conservative household where my Dad worked full time and my Mom worked part time. My parents never owned businesses or rental properties while I was growing up and so I never thought about business or real estate or being an entrepreneur. In hindsight I think that if I had ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Kill Your Inner "Wantrepreneur" - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Ryan Paul RidgwayWhat in the heck is a “wantrepreneur” anyways? A wantrepreneur is exactly that. They simply “want” to “preneu” or start something of their own, but they never develop the mental focus and determination to make their dreams a reality. Here are four rules to help you strengthen your ...
Views: 3005 - Would you rather move a mountain or climb one? - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Jake TuschinskiToday I read a quote, “Mountains are made for movin’ not just sitting there lookin’ pretty! So get out there & get to movin’!” With that thought you will work your butt off. Seriously! Where is the progress in moving a mountain? Where the heck are we to move that mountain? Remember that life ...
Views: 1295 - Wade and James Relishing the Challenge of the NBA Playoffs - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Loren FogelmanAnything can happen and everything does happen during the NBA Playoffs. The Miami Heat are hot! They have prepared for the worst and are pulling out all the stops. The winning determination of Dwyane Wade and LeBron James is scoring points on the court. The Heat’s dream team was originally a ...
Views: 1798 - The Best Life Quotes - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Wilson BlackAre you seeking the best life quotes? Well you will have to make an exclusive research on the life quotes on the web so as to find out your most interesting and desirable quotes on life. There are plenty of life quotes. Let’s discuss them one by one: Today’s Quote No.1 “Strive not to be a ...
Views: 2225(2 votes) - The Ultimate Business Success Tip You Must Have - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Mitch TublinThe ultimate business success tip you must have is – you must believe in yourself. You must believe in your abilities. You must believe in your success at whatever you are seeking to achieve. It is a fact. No one who is successful in their business has lost faith in their belief in their own ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Become a Master of Change - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Anne BachrachWhen to change? - What to change? - How to change? For most of us, the thought of change can send us into a panic attack. For some of us, we might fear change because it disrupts our sense of security and consistency by challenging our perceptions. As much as we crave stability and ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Are You Reaching Out? - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Karen KanakanuiHaving a home-based business has tremendous perks. You are in charge of your own time, activities, projects, tasks, delegation, and you don’t have to drive much to see clients or meet with vendors. However, one of the down sides is that if you are not circulating and networking in your ...
Views: 956 - Appreciate the “Do Overs” of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Tracy AustinHave you ever been trying to explain something to someone or recall a story and realize by the expressions on the face of others that you were not being as clear as you desired to be? In that instance, you might have found yourself making the statement, “let me start again”. The older I get the ...
Views: 1974 - Success Perspective - Change vs Growth - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Senol ASANYou most probably heard a lot of times things like: • One thing in life is certain • Everything changes • The only constant thing is change Everyone agrees that we live probably the fastest changing days from entire humanity’s existence. Due to evolution of technology and development of ...
Views: 3824(1 vote) - You Must Build Walls to Keep the Enemy Out by John Di Lemme - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from John Di LemmeIn the Bible, a royal cupbearer by the name of Nehemiah was determined to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He secretly inspected the damaged walls at night and formed a plan for its restoration. Soon afterward, he announced his plans to the priests, nobles and officials. His plan was well ...
Views: 1694 - Successful people set goals! - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Senol ASANHave you ever asked yourself how come some people accomplish almost everything they dream about and other seem to struggle on every step they take? How come some people seem to go straight to the top and others remains their all life at the bottom straggling to get by? Actually, do you know ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - Working with Others! - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from mandie crawfordOne of the greatest things about being in business for yourself is having the flexibility that enables us to make alliances, and work with other businesses to provide a full range of services for our clients. In fact this can greatly increase our visibility and introduce ourselves to new clients ...
Views: 1279 - Give Me Success . . . Or Death??! - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Michael CraigA while ago I received an email from a listener to my radio show Logical Soul Talk. During the show I discussed motivation, and a concept I call “branding from the soul,” or a way of finding your passion for success in business. The email went something like this . . . “Hi, Michael - I ...
Views: 1604 - Can’t Do It? - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from John CarinciCan’t Do It? I’ve often heard the phrase used for athletes and musicians, “They were born with natural talent.” I know that some people can sing better than others and some can play baseball better than many others. Granted, some people are born with physical advantage that may be better suited ...
Views: 1502 - 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: 1568 - Desire and Belief - The First Steps to Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from David LokerThere seems to be a lot of mysticism surrounding success. People are always wondering, “How can I succeed?” They look around at the likes of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, or Lance Armstrong, and think that those people have something that they don’t. That somehow, they were just ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - Does Criticism Lead to An Athlete’s Highest Potential? - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Loren FogelmanBrainstorming is the popular approach to discover creative new ideas. We’ve all been in team meetings where you’ve been encouraged to share your thoughts, no matter how trivial they might seem, without any judgment from others. Just get your idea out uncensored, share it with the group, because ...
Views: 1878 - Developing Self Discipline- Tips To A Better, More Rewarding Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Rhod JonesDeveloping self-discipline is something many of us struggle with. Breaking bad habits from the past, and replacing with them with new, healthy habits for the future can be a constant battle. We as humans are all creatures of habit. Living in ways that are normal and comfortable to us are ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Who First? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joe VitaleThe other day I stopped at the local gas station to fuel up my new all electric car. No, that’s not a typo. The Fisker Karma is all electric, but uses a gas generator to power the electric motor when the stored electricity runs out. So you have to put fuel in it sometimes. It’s possible to ...
Views: 1044 - Mindset Techniques for Your Journey to Success - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Roberta MittmanThere's no denying, the road to seizing a goal can be rough. And when the prize is something you've reached for before (perhaps even more than once) but not yet grasped, it can feel even harder. Past obstacles and underlying fears can sabotage our efforts, making the effort seem futile. But ...
Views: 1407 - Success comes from determination, determination comes from self belief, - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Dean (Deano) BonehillSuccess comes from determination, determination comes from self belief, self belief from your inner spirit It is safer to say in the harbour!!! BUT that's not what ships were built for!!! It's easy to give up, it's safer to hide, its harder to fight....but YOU have to live with ...
Views: 4323(1 vote) - Are You Willing to Toot Your Own Horn? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhy is it so hard to step into our own power? Why do so many of us have such a hard time claiming our talents and shouting them from the rooftops? We have no problem tooting our loved ones’ horns, yet when it comes to tooting our own, we suddenly become mute. On what page in the “How to be ...
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