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- How To Make Your Job Worth Getting Up For - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonWhat makes your job worth getting up for? I was chatting with a friend yesterday who had a slightly jaded look about him. His response when I enquired as to what was up with him was that he just wanted to retire. He was fed up with his job but it was a still a financial necessity. In his ...
Views: 1274 - 20 relationship boosters for greater relationship richness in business and pleasure - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePOSITIVE POWER 1. When you have a choice as to who you can associate with – choose people who are positive, who can help you positively and who give you an energy boost when they are around. Be with people who you are proud of, people you admire and people who like and respect you. 2. ...
Views: 1547 - Nothing you do is a waste of time if you know how to benefit from what you do. 10 benefits - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBoth in your business life and your personal life nothing is a waste of time if you take the capitalize on everything you do approach. Here are 10 ways to benefit. 1. I HAVE ENOUGH TO BE HAPPY Of course you do. Never be upset with what you don’t have. Strive to be content with what you have ...
Views: 1409 - The Golden Path: How to find and fulfill what you are meant to do - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Marc OromanerIn a New York Press article from August of 2011, film producer and director Tommy Pallotta, said, “I am a fan of audience participation, but I also think audiences like to be told a story. There’s this thing video game designers call a ‘golden path’—there’s a definite way that the majority of ...
Views: 2750(1 vote) - Get Your A-Game On! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhere does your focus stray when competing? You can be completely focused, totally distracted or somewhere in-between. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like you have a choice, when your head is swimming with all the “what-ifs” and last minute details. Not being laser focused, however, is usually due to ...
Views: 1552 - Daily Motivation- 4 Ways To Inspire You Toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Rhod JonesEvery experience that each of us has impacts us, either in a positive way or a negative way. Negative experiences can leave us troubled and disillusioned, however positive experiences can greatly improve our optimism and daily motivation. Daily motivation is the fuel that drives us to ...
Views: 1286 - If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It” - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Ajit SinghOne among the biggest entrepreneurs of the world! Walt Disney was a struggling cartoonist in California, USA, and lived in a small rented room, which was frequented by a quiet and shy mouse! Over time, he developed a liking for it and started cartooning “comics” around it for a church for which ...
Views: 755 - Why self-confidence is important - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Raymond FohjemI guess you must have come across many articles online telling you on how to build self-confidence, but have you once in a while thought of the importance of self-confidence in your life or what it can do for you? In this article, I am going to use general terms in order to bring out this ...
Views: 2315(1 vote) - Why Do Some Leaders Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Mark BowserWhy do leaders fail? This is a tricky question. One with multiple depths of answers. However, I believe there are two shining pillars that are always missing from leaders who fail. Sometimes, these failing leaders are missing both of these pillars and at other times they are missing just one of ...
Views: 2270 - Business Opportunity - 5 Ways To Become The MASTER Of Your Domain - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Leon CusanoThere is a proverb in God’s word (Prov. 16:32b KJV) that says, “he that rules his spirit is better than he that takes a city”. Self-control is no doubt a major key to living a healthy, happy and successful life. But each of us has our share of good and bad days. We have periods when we are on ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - A Minute To Deliberate Motivation Is Better Than None - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Catalin ChircuThis article is about self-help and the manifestation of life. Faith is a wonderful thing - and very necessary. There are, however, approaches that may look like faith but lead us in risky directions. To understand the people around you, you need first to know yourself! Life is a race, which ...
Views: 1120 - SEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from William CottringerSEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY By Bill Cottringer "Always recognize that human individuals are ends, and do not use them as means to your end." ~Immanuel Kant. There are seven “sins” that plague all managers from time to time and which even the best MBA trained managers ...
Views: 1667 - Procrastination to Massive Action- 10 Tips to Establish a Record of Completions - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Beth Tabak“No action, no change. Limited action, limited change. Lots of action- Change occurs.” Catherine Pulsifier Procrastinators: Leaders of Tomorrow, the t-shirt phrase puts it right into perspective. If you want to lead a fulfilling life you have to get moving today on the tasks that will make ...
Views: 2443(1 vote) - Good Conduct Execute Guidelines For Children - Encouraging Excellent Behaviour - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Chandra KapoorThe personation of fathers and mothers is not honourable constricted to transfer a life to this man, but to ensure at all nowadays that the fry is nurtured with sound behavior, redress skills, and everything that can wee him or her gracious and obligated member of the gild in the rising. If you ...
Views: 2440 - How to Be Successful in Life: Creating a Life of Greatness - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Charles StewartAll of us as human beings have been taught “from the cradle on” about how the real world operates, and we are “told” that this reality exists independent from our own ideas of it. Would it surprise you if you learned that after your own death one day this was not true? What if there was “more to ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - How can I be Slim and Stay Slim?……. - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Prue McElwainHow can I be slim and stay slim you ask? Let me ask you? Do you believe in you? The greatest asset you can have in life is indestructible self-belief. Self-belief is feeling good enough. It's feeling that you can handle what life throws at you. It's a healthy appreciation of your talents, ...
Views: 1468 - 5 Lessons to Live, Lead, & Communicate - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardMartin Luther King, Jr. left us a legacy. He not only taught us through what he said, but also what he did. He is an example of a leader with exceptional character; his words were backed by significant action. He taught us how to live intentionally and make our words mean something. If you ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Your New Paradigm Your Way - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Nadine LoveWhat a whirlwind start to the Chinese Year of the Water Dragon! I have it on the best authority that this year brings messages of change. Shifts in consciousness are promised for the months ahead, as we'll witness the collapse of mechanisms and icons established under an old order. A polar ...
Views: 1248 - SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES ... - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONSuccess Leaves Clues ~ Learn From Others Before You By Jodi Nicholson In 1954 Roger Bannister was the first person to break the four- minute mile. The next year over a dozen other people also did it. Something that hadn’t been done before in history is now common practice. Why? Because ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - Change Your Outlook, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorTake a moment to consider how your day flows along with seemingly little effort when you wake up in a good mood. Conversely, on those mornings when you awaken with a rough start, things can sometimes seem to spiral from one undesired event to the next. Is this just coincidence? Are the events ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - Secrets to Staying Motivated Toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorDo you have a goal? I certainly hope so! Even better is a list of many goals, each one leading up to the next as we begin to discover our purpose in life and our passions going into the future. And while everyone seems to have a dream, it’s no secret that many of us struggle to achieve those ...
Views: 1232(2 votes) - Staying Motivated for Success - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorMany roads to success exist, and the choices can be overwhelming. And once you have decided upon a path, there is also the possibility of encountering a number of road blocks along the way. In fact, road blocks are fairly likely. Some people let these road blocks stop them from pursuing their ...
Views: 1133(2 votes) - Enthusiasm is Contagious! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Shep HykenWould you rather work with people who hate what they are doing, or people who love what they are doing? Obviously, it is more enjoyable to be around those who love what they are doing – their enthusiastic attitude is contagious, which makes the work environment better for everyone. The ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Telling a Story that Influences Others - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Angie ThompsonThere are many reasons you might want to tell a story. You could tell a story to entertain, to inform, or to get a laugh. You could tell a story to a friend, write it in a blog post, or include it in a presentation. While there are many situations when a story can be a powerful communication ...
Views: 869 - The #1 Secret of Personal Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Darren "Professa D" DouglasIf you want to be successful at anything in life then this is a must read! It is absolutely imperative that you learn how to lead yourself first before you can successfully lead anyone else. In fact, learning to lead yourself first can actually increase your ability to lead others ...
Views: 1499 - Are You Prepared to be Mentally Tough? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhy do some athletes succeed where other’s fail? Although it sounds like an easy question the answer is not always obvious. Athletes prone to failure are likely to get caught up in a trap where they cycle through periods in their career where progress grinds to a screeching halt. When you are ...
Views: 1452 - Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle and Become an Everyday Champion: It Can Make the Difference in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Winifred BraggWhat is a champion? Many people think of a champion as someone who just won a contest. I think of a champion as anyone who accomplishes a worthwhile goal. Let me tell you about two people who were champions for their health. Several years ago, I met a lady who had smoked cigarettes for 50 ...
Views: 1335(2 votes) - Affirmation Quotes: Use Them To Stay Motivated - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Suzanne GloverAffirmation quotes are a great tool to use for staying motivated when practicing any affirmations on your list of affirmations because they remind you that the affirmation process works. Many people, however, leave out affirmation quotes from their daily positive affirmations list and solely ...
Views: 2253(1 vote) - Another Critical Life Skill You Aren’t Leveraging - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Judy WidenerHuman beings have survived for 2.5 million years because we are the most highly adaptable species on the planet. We adapt to both subtle and extreme shifts in our environment quickly. And for the most part, I believe, gracefully. When I used to visit my grandmother in Indiana, I’d fly in and ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - 10 simple ways to motivate yourself and others in 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from David AndrewsHow happy and significant do you want to be in 2012? How about being an inspiring partner, parent, boss… radiating positive energy to people around you? Here are 10 easy and ‘natural’ ways to make this happen. 1. Who can ask you (almost) anything… and you will do it for them? Reflect about ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Truly Accomplishing Goals that Matter - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Andrea NovakowskiMatthew, the owner of a computer services company, greeted me at his office door with a big smile. It was the first week of January and he'd completed his 2012 goals worksheet. He was excited to share with me the vision he'd created for himself and his business. But three weeks later, when I ...
Views: 1565 - Doing Impossible Things - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Susan Merz AndersonAround this time each year I've found it helpful to spend some time writing out the intentions I have for the upcoming year. Sometimes I use them in an almost daily, structured way to create the results I want; while other years I write them once and tuck them away with only an occasional ...
Views: 1632 - The Secrets to Motivation - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Brian WardWhen it comes to understanding how to motivate ourselves and others, psychologists have been arguing the pros and cons of different theories for decades. Most of us have grown up on a diet of theories provided by such trailblazers as Maslow, McClelland, and Herzberg and more recently Robbins. ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - The Secret to True Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Marcy StahlI hear a lot of entrepreneurs complain that they're not being productive. They have a lot they want to accomplish, yet they feel that they're not getting enough done. They're mentally assessing their productivity and giving themselves a failing grade. They ask me: "How can I manage my time ...
Views: 1144 - Distance Education for an MBA Degree - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from allabout educationDistance education is a field of education that aims to deliver education to students who can’t be physically present "on site". General Description: Nowadays several courses offered Online, MBA has been the most talked about whether it is worth doing through distance learning or not. ...
Views: 1014 - Just the Other Side of Effort - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Lisa MininniQuote: 80% of success is about showing up. A similar saying was first printed in the New York Times and often attributed to American director, Woody Allen. If you remain focused and show up consistently, success follows. Why, then, do so many small business owners have trouble showing ...
Views: 1120(2 votes) - Removing Negative Associations - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from DJ PritchardHow do you go about removing negative anchors? What this means is that you have a negative association with something that’s good for you, or something that is somehow beneficial to you doing it. Or like a really bad tasting medicine. It’s good for you since you need it to get better. ...
Views: 7874 - Passion Tracking - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Debbi DachingerPassion Tracking What if you don’t know how to locate your passion? Think you have no obvious interests? Think you’re too old? Have you put your belief into any obstacle or limitation you’ve bought into? Finding passion is methodical for some people in order to be prepared to move forward, so ...
Views: 1164 - 3 Barriers to Becoming Successful - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from TJ PhilpottMany people experience great difficulty becoming successful at achieving goals they may have set for themselves! The kicker is these people don't necessarily lack the talent or skill sets to accomplish their objectives! What they do lack in many cases however are a few things that can be easily ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - What Bhutan Can Teach Us About Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergIt has been over ten years since I retired from my full-time practice and spent three months doing volunteer work and traveling in Southeast Asia. One of the best parts of my trip was spending time in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It was their monarch who defined the concept of Gross ...
Views: 1555 - Use Your Mistakes as a Catalyst for Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn a recent article on the Alabama-LSU football game, I stated, "a fumble is simply a recovery waiting to happen." It was as though Dont’a Hightower heard me, because he sacked Jordan Jefferson, LSU's quarterback and caused a fumble in the fourth quarter of the BCS Championship game. The ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Inspirational Motivational Quotes purpose - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Inspirational quotesQuotes are widely used texts that are source of inspiration and motivation as well. As we know that quotes are some sort of motivational or inspirational sayings said by some of the highly motivated persons of the society it doesn’t matter to what race or gender that specific person belongs. But ...
Views: 771 - 7 Steps to Effective Communication That Get Results - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Anne BachrachCommunication is everything in business and in all of our relationships. Honestly, how else would people communicate? In order to enjoy an agreeable business and personal discussion, the communication level has to be excellent. How does one communicate effectively? Simply put, say what you ...
Views: 1131 - The Benefits of Doing Something Uncomfortable - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Anne BachrachDoesn’t that sound confusing? Why would you want to do something uncomfortable? Don’t we go out of our way to get away from stress and doing things that make us uncomfortable? Yes, but there is clearly a difference between the discomfort of unfamiliarity and the recurrence of distressful ...
Views: 1114 - "Putting The ACTION in The ‘Law Of AttrACTION" - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Charles BennewithI imagine you’ve seen the movie ‘The Secret’ So…what do you think? Can we really attract and become what we think about? Is the law of attraction real and how do we apply it to our life? The ‘Law Of Attraction’ seems to have been the buzz word over the past few years with movies like ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - "Persist Your Way To Success" - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Charles BennewithAre you sick of trying different things that don’t work? Or, have you tried and given up before even giving yourself a chance? There’s a true old saying that I love; ‘A winner is someone who gets knocked down 7 times...and gets up 8.’ There’s a few cliché’s kicking around regarding ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - How to motivate yourself without guilt - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondDo you take care of a bunch of chores that have been neglected for weeks, months or years when you see how hurt and upset your loved ones are at you? Perhaps you go to the other extreme of making sure that no one can find fault with you and blame you for anything by anticipating areas where ...
Views: 2747 - How to motivate yourself without self-blame and self-criticism - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondYou work hard to please the people you love. You long to see a smile on their faces. You hope that you have brought them joy. You want them to come alive because of your thoughts and actions. You imagine the scene over and over and it makes you fill up with desire and motivation to do that one ...
Views: 2649 - How to motivate yourself without shame - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondIsn’t it frustrating when you want to make changes in your life but can’t quite find the energy and motivation to take the necessary steps? You get all fired up one minute when the vision feels exciting and worthwhile, but the next moment a ton of competing ideas and scenarios come to quash ...
Views: 3165 - Ten Morning Habits That Promote Greater Success - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Angie ThompsonDo you want to get more done, reach more of your goals, and make a bigger difference? If so, the morning is when that can all begin! However you came to read these words, I`m confident you are interested in greater productivity, achievement and success. Perhaps you want that for yourself, ...
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