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- Feeling Stuck? 7 Steps Worth Pursuing - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenFeeling Stuck? 7 Steps Worth Pursuing By Kimberley Cohen There are times in our personal and/or professional life where we feel stuck and we don't know which way to turn, or what to do next, or we become fearful of what the outcomes will be. It's as if our hopes and dreams have been ...
Views: 1325 - When Is It Great Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Dawn AngierWhen is it Great Enough? For the past few weeks, my wife and I have been putting the finishing touches on my latest book. We’ve been proofing, revising, editing and even swapping out chapters. Finally, we proclaimed it “complete.” It’s often a tough call—particularly when it’s your ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - Sat, Chit, Ananda - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Now, I came to this idea of bliss because in Sanskrit, which is the great spiritual language of the world, there are three terms that represent the brink, the jumping-off place to the ocean of transcendence: Sat, Chit, Ananda. The word “Sat” means being. “Chit” means consciousness. “Ananda” ...
Views: 1588 - Is It Just Our Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Sandra LindsayWe are all good people. We all believe we were placed on this earth to accomplish great things. We all know that we deserve all the greatness this world has to offer. Don’t we? So what happened over time? How did the world become so negative and chaotic? Somewhere along the line we changed and ...
Views: 629 - Take an Idea From a Thought to a Profit - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiA Groundbreaking Idea Worth Billions Have you ever had an idea for something new and innovative that you knew without a doubt that it was guaranteed to be a success? You visualized this idea in your head over a million times to the point where you knew everything there was to know about it ...
Views: 1793(4 votes) - Easier Than you Think to Beat Depression or a Slump - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiI don’t know about you but I tried depression and I didn’t like it as much as I loved feeling good. I learned first hand how quick a depression could suck the life out of anyone, even me. The shocking thing was the darkest days of my life came when I was at the pinnacle of my life. I was the ...
Views: 2781(2 votes) - Show Time - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThere is so much competition in the world today that you must truly stand out to your clients if you want to be successful. If your performance is not unforgettable you might as well stay at home because you are not getting paid. When you are at your job you owe it to yourself to give it your ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - Thriving in the New Normal - It's a S.N.A.P. - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Barrett Clemmensen PowellIt was the best of times and well, the best of times, to borrow from Charles Dickens. It was the Age of Excess. During the Age of Excess, generally from the 90s until recently, people were able to buy their dream home in upscale neighborhoods without even having to say how much they earned ...
Views: 1270 - Why Me? ..... Why Not You - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiWhat are your why questions that you consistently ask yourself daily? Every day people communicate with their subconscious minds asking themselves why questions. Why, why, why, over and over again. The quality of your why questions are going to be the difference in the quality of your life. What ...
Views: 1695(3 votes) - ***The No Fear Guide to Dating - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Sharmen LaneWe are all single at some point in our lives so it’s important to help yourself stay motivated when it comes to the world of dating. Being a long time single gal, and being all about the how, I came up with a how to have a no fear approach to dating. No Fear Rule #1- Dont take anything ...
Views: 2097(54 votes) - Be Encouraged By The Shortness of Life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaAmidst all the luxury of the RMS Titanic, amidst all the tragedy and human errors, I'm reminded of the fact that life is brief—surprise! I've seen murals, I've seen photographs of some of the victims, all the way from very young people on up. I've seen a young boy in a suit and tie who looks to ...
Views: 735 - The Brilliance of Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI can make things happen. I’ve been doing it for a long time. My partner lovingly (and sometimes accurately) calls it stubbornness but I prefer to call it stick-to-it-iveness, perseverance, a strong work ethic or what my mother used to call good old fashioned elbow grease. The feeling of ...
Views: 1492(3 votes) - Sit in a Room and Read--and Read and Read! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMoyers: “How do we know these things [how experience bliss]?” Campbell: “I’ll tell you a way, a very nice way. Sit in a room and read--and read and read. And read the right books by the right people. Your mind is brought onto that level, and you have a nice, mild, slow-burning rapture all the ...
Views: 751 - Do You Think I Can Do That? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“When I taught in a boy’s prep school, I used to talk to the boys who were trying to make up their minds as to what their careers were going to be. A boy would come to me and ask, “Do you think I can do this? Do you think I can do that? Do you think I can be a writer?” “Oh,” I would say, “I ...
Views: 694 - Let's Clean This Place Up! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Dawn AngierLet’s Clean This Place Up! “The world is not to be put in order; the world is order incarnate. It is for us to put ourselves in unison with this order.” —Henry Miller A few years ago, I was the publisher of a magazine called Creating Excellence. We were nearing an important advertising ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - Being Helped by Hidden Hands - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMoyers: “Do you ever have this sense when you are following your bliss, as I have at moments, of being helped by hidden hands?” Campbell: “All the time. It is miraculous. I even have a superstition that has grown on me as a result of invisible hands coming all the time--namely, that if you do ...
Views: 846 - 4 Ways to Feel Renewed This Spring - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air (or at least the weather in the South East of England WAS showing Spring is in the air when I decided to write this post!) so how do we "Spring Clean" our lifestyles? By deciding what it is that you want, assessing where you are, and then cutting your own path to get ...
Views: 761 - Everyone Can Become Great - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“It is within the power of every man to become great.” ~ Wallace D. Wattles from The Science of Being Great Do you think you can become great? Coupla things on that: 1) EVERYONE can become great; and, 2) As per Ford, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Too often ...
Views: 686 - 3 Steps to Making a Change That Last - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiHave you ever had a problem with making a change that lasts? Have you ever started to change a bad habit and then go back to your old ways? Don’t feel bad, many people are victims of change. They just can’t seem to make a lasting change. Change is such a beautiful thing. When you make a change ...
Views: 1299(3 votes) - 7 Negative Emotions to Avoid - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiIf you really want live the life of your dreams, I suggest you avoid the following feelings. It is impossible to feel bad when your thoughts are good. 1. Fear - Fear is at the top of the list because it will do so much damage to you and your life. Don’t let anything scare you. Use fear as an ...
Views: 6350(3 votes) - Champions Made Straight C's on These Subjects - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiCan - I know I can. Whether you believe you can or whether you believe you can’t you are right. Always believe you can no matter what others believe. If Hoomancan than everyone can. Challenges - are opportunities to make yourself better. Challenge a challenge with the best of your game. When ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - Focus & Determination – Without Them, Keep Your Day Job - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Eric BuckWith so many variables concerning your Internet business, many people assume poor results indicate a problem with the program instead of their approach. Most Internet marketers fail because they try a few quick promotion methods, see little results, then abandon that program and move on to the ...
Views: 835 - The Importance of Rising Above Life's Challenges - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Daniel HerznerWouldn't life be grand if things were to always work out the way we wanted them to? Just imagine that; life with no adversity. Yeah, right...OK, snap out of it. Life has never been, nor will it ever be without its ups and downs. If there's one thing all human beings have in common it's that we ...
Views: 7809 - Living Full Out, 100%, No Matter What - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Dawn Angier“Every man dies; not every man really lives.” —William Wallace, Braveheart The movie Braveheart, starring and directed by Mel Gibson, is one of my favorites. It’s the story of the legendary William Wallace in his valiant struggle to free Scotland from the oppressive King Longshanks of ...
Views: 788(3 votes) - Close Your Ears & Dream On! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Close your ears to all adverse suggestions. Never mind if people call you a fool and a dreamer. Dream on.” ~ Wallace D. Wattles from The Science of Being Great Did you know the guy who invented the radio (Marconi) was thrown into an insane asylum when he told his “friends” that he could ...
Views: 747 - Child Abuse Survivors: You Can Learn To Change Your Life With Inspirational Flashes In Half a Minute Or Less - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Adam ApplesonIf your life could use a change and you want to give it a kickstart - no matter how big or small - would you believe me if I told you it would only take thirty seconds or less to begin? Now, let's put that question aside for a moment while I give you another one. What did Henry Ford's immense ...
Views: 2455 - Why, Not Be Want You Want to Be? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Jennifer DavidWhy, not be want you want to be? This is part of the BE, DO, HAVE series…. This is to help you find your happiness, your purpose, your dream. Find what motivates you to do what you truly love doing. Tools you will require Note book and pen. Get yourself a note book to answer the ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - Why Not Do What You Want to Do? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Jennifer DavidWhy not DO what you want to DO? This is part of the BE, DO, HAVE series…. This is to help you find your happiness, your purpose, your dream. Find what motivates you to do what you truly love doing. If you keep doing what you have always done you will keep getting what you have always ...
Views: 1579 - What to Do When Feeling Stuck - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Dr. Mona SpiegelHave you ever felt totally frustrated, blocked and upset? On Sunday afternoon I was stuck in traffic on my way into NY City. Major bridges, tunnels and highways were all laden with cars and I was in the middle. I had no way out. My only recourse was patience. It was not an easy task because I ...
Views: 1242 - Remember the Sun: The Sun is Always Shining - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are times when gloom or darkness causes us to momentarily lose sight of the light. Although it is at these times when the thought of the sun can help us. Its warm, glowing rays brighten even our thoughts, and it's good to remember that despite appearances the sun is shining right now. We ...
Views: 827 - Get Your Swagger Back - How to Get Motivated and Have Self Belief on Demand - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Carl HarveySwagger is a combination of motivation and self belief, resulting in a state of mind where you truly believe you can achieve anything you put your mind to. When you have swagger, you have an innate confidence to go after your goals - and you usually achieve them. You are energetic, focused and ...
Views: 4709(2 votes) - Book Review: The 7 Secrets To Create Your Fate - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Motivation. Motivation are those tools aimed at inspiring individuals to plan their goals, reach their dreams, and become successful. Sharmen Lane is the Official Guide to Motivation. The 7 Secrets To Create Your Fate, by Sharmen ...
Views: 1356 - Definition: Motivation - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Douglas PakMotivation is the internal condition that activates behavior and gives it direction; and energizes and directs goal-oriented behavior. The term is generally used for human motivation but, theoretically, it can be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to ...
Views: 7017 - Belief Helps Us Overcome Discouragement - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Theodore HendersonDiscouragement is not a terminal disease. It is an ailment that we have all had at one time or another but it can be healed. Whenever I get discouraged I reconnect spiritually by reading some of my favorite biblical passages as well as using prayer. Some of the great leaders of ancient Israel ...
Views: 1406 - Pack Up Your Troubles and Take Them for a Walk - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideI walked out of our backdoor last Sunday with a troubled mind, two hours of free time, and a thirty pound toddler on my back. Four miles later, my shoulders were sagging, but my heart was lighter, my mind was clear, and I knew what I needed to do. I guess you could say that I went looking for ...
Views: 1040 - Toast Happens - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Julia Fabris McBrideI came home from a trip last week exhausted, burnt-to-a-crisp: Sleepy, achy, coffee-sodden, absolutely beat. I was toast. ?? A string of work-related travel, started at the beginning of October, had finally taken its toll. ? ? “Thank heaven for frozen pizza and West Wing reruns,” I said to ...
Views: 996 - Grow Bigger Than Your Problems! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiOne of the secrets to wealth is to THINK BIG! The fact is that very few people “think” big and even fewer “play” big. So why don't people want to “play big”? Usually, it’s because they believe they can't handle “big” or they don't want to handle it. Why? Because “big” often equals big ...
Views: 1063 - Act In Spite of Your Mood! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian Nicoletti"I don't 'feel' like it", is a common chant we often say to ourselves or to others when we're tired, not in the mood, or simply procrastinating. No doubt feelings are important and need to be acknowledged, yet at the same time, they often prevent us from taking the action we need to take, at the ...
Views: 1128 - Emotion - The Key to Being, Doing and Having - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Barrett Clemmensen PowellI spend my time generally between two places and I have come to notice something significant in my personal and professional (coaching) life. Winter, especially late winter in (Copenhagen) Denmark is harsh. This is in great contrast to my home in San Diego, California (USA) where the Sun is ...
Views: 1576 - Empowering You! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Barrett Clemmensen PowellYou are powerful. That is shocking to hear, isn’t it? In fact, if you are like most people, you are working hard right now to prove that it is a false statement. But I will say it again, because it is true: You are powerful. You are Mistress/Master of the Universe and have the entire ...
Views: 1188 - It's So Important for You to Have - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know it's been a minute since my last letter but I've got a good excuse (haha...like there is such a thing). I was in the process of moving to sunny Santa Monica, CA! This transition has brought up an extremely valuable life lesson that I want to share with you because it has made such a deep ...
Views: 688 - Motivation Never Lasts: 5 Questions to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joe WhiteI do enjoy motivational speakers. Their words act as a blast of positive energy but just as the perk of coffee fades and the charge of a Red Bull diminishes, so does motivation. Somewhere along the way, we must find motivation from the inside out. Yes, it is great to have reminders but when all ...
Views: 3277 - Help, I Lost My Job! Quotes and Motivational Questions to Keep You Going - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Leanna Fredrich"All of us failed to match our dreams of perfection. So I rate us on the basis of our splendid failure to do the impossible." William Faulkner "Every exit is an entry somewhere else." Tom Stoppard "If you prepare yourself at every point as well as you can...you will be able to grasp ...
Views: 16552(3 votes) - 5 Super Motivational Quotes to Inspire Any Athlete - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you’re looking for motivational quotes for athletes, you’re reading the right article. Of all the people in the world, athletes are the ones who seem to understand the concept of motivation more than anyone else. After all, they wake up each morning trying to beat their own records. ...
Views: 3820(2 votes) - The Power of Living an Audacious Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAudacity is essential to entrepreneurs, artists, inventors, and other creators and innovators. This posting, written by my colleague and collaborator Julie van Amerongen, celebrates Audacity. Jeff “Success is the child of audacity.” ~Benjamin Disraeli I hope that whoever writes my eulogy ...
Views: 1133 - Congratulations to Meet You - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast year I was given the book, Eat, Pray, Love by one of my girl friends. I placed the book on my coffee table, and there it sat for well over a year. Recently, just by a lark, I decided to give it a read. I couldn’t put the book down. In it was a section where the author meets an old ...
Views: 789 - Doing the Best You Can - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt isn’t always easy to meet the expectations we hold ourselves to. We may find ourselves in a situation such as just finishing a relaxing yoga class or meditation retreat, a serene session of deep breathing, or listening to some calming, soul-stirring music, yet we have difficulty retaining our ...
Views: 726 - When You Fall off the Horse Don’t Lose Your Blackberry - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Karyn MaierIt was a beautiful day in Costa Rica, the sun was shining and I was on the back of a beautiful horse named Diablo. I had been horseback riding numerous times before with no problems, so I wasn’t prepared for what would happen next. As Diablo and I hit full stride galloping across an open ...
Views: 2016(3 votes) - Sounds Good - Adjust Your Inner Soundtrack to Increase Motivation & Release Negative Emotions - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Connie BrannanDiscover the freedom to change your emotional states at will, through changing your inner soundtrack. Combat negative self talk and negative emotions, or increase motivation with the power of your own mind! Sounds good to me! __________ The topic is sound...music, speech, how the soundtrack of ...
Views: 2269 - A Message for Times of Doubt - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Janet WilksThere are times, when no matter how focused we are on what we want, know what we need to do to get it, put plans into action, we are suddenly stopped in our tracks by doubt. We question our ability; we lose faith and self-belief. We have doubts about ever achieving our goals and the little ...
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