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- Law of Attraction Tip - There is No Economic Crisis! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carol kingAt first glance this may seem like a naive even ignorant statement to make when you consider that it is virtually impossible to view any media content without being bombarded with the idea that the world is in the grip of a crisis and that we must take precautions and be frugal with our money ...
Views: 2109 - Getting Answers: You Can’t Figure it Out. You Can Only Let it Out. - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Tama KievesAs a coach, I’m in the business of helping people get answers to their most pressing decisions in life. Now, it’s not uncommon for a client to come or call and say, “I like gardening, playing the cymbals, hiking in the backcountry, helping people, and learning about color theory, healing energy ...
Views: 1019 - ***5 Steps to Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sharmen LaneHave you ever thought about how people are created equal? Did you know that there is one way and one way only that we are all exactly the same? That way is time. It doesn’t matter how much money you have, or what school you went to, or where you were raised… you only get 24 hours in a day. ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - Think Thrive - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from james liuWe're in tough economic times, and I get so many questions—and by the way, it's not just me. I'm tuned into what my colleagues, associates and cohorts are doing and what they're getting, too, and it's, "How do I survive during the current economic crisis?" By the way, a lot of times this is ...
Views: 865 - By Default or Design - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from james liuToday, I'll talk about what everybody's interested in: getting ahead, making money, having a good life. Being productive, being contributive, having the things you want, travel, schools for your children, you name it. It goes by 1,001 faces, and it is different and unique in each case. But it ...
Views: 830 - There’s So Little Real Luck - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from james liuIt doesn't matter how ambitious we are, it doesn't matter how many times we talk about, "Well, we're not looking for everyone, we're looking for the few." It doesn't matter—there's always some who say they want wealth, riches, achievement, conquest… and they just can't seem to get around to ...
Views: 781 - Why Motivation Doesn't Work (Sometimes) - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonIt's like the story about the horse pulling a heavy cart with the proverbial carrot dangling in front and a whip at the ready behind. He turns to the driver and asks, “Tell me again. What's my motivation here?” How motivation usually works is like when we were kids and mom would tell us to ...
Views: 2889 - The Driving Force of Ambition - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAmbition! Success! What exactly do these words mean to you—because without one you can’t have the other. The mere impelling force to struggle and exert for anything we desire to accomplish is as strong and powerful as our will to survive. Ambition is what drives you to dream, strive and reach ...
Views: 1161 - How to Deal with a Job You Hate - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Kevin NgoThe term job dissatisfaction has been a popular topic of many water cooler discussions. How many times have you heard someone complain about their job? A better question is, how many times have you? How do you deal with a job you hate but have to keep in order to pay the bills and feed your ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Opportunities in a Shoe Box - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Lori RandallEver feel like you are always in the wrong place at the wrong time? Like, your big opportunity my have already passed you by? Or the opportunities that come your way never happen in a timely manner, when you really know you could take advantage of them? Have you ever felt too old, too young, too ...
Views: 737 - What if You Knew You Couldn't Fail? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiWhat if you knew that no matter what you did in life, you couldn’t fail? Would that change your mindset towards achieving? Would you approach life with a confidence that you never had before? Would you attempt to do things that you wouldn’t dare try before? You bet you would. However, the fear ...
Views: 1265(3 votes) - One Day, I will - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiI can’t tell you how many times I have heard people say, “One day when I do this, I will be really happy.” “One day when I retire, I am going to start traveling and I will truly be happy.” One day, when I fall in love with that perfect someone, I will finally be happy.” “One day, I am going to ...
Views: 1719(3 votes) - Warrior or Worrier? Which One Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiAre You A Warrior Or A Worrier? These two words look like the same word when you quickly glance at them but the definitions behind them couldn’t be more different. Warrior - a man engaged or experienced in warfare Worrier - to feel or express great care or anxiety The Difference Between a ...
Views: 10764(2 votes) - Dusting Off Your Dreams... - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Thomas Swank,If you’ve ever watched the movie “Pretty Woman”, the film begins and ends with a guy who is crossing the street shouting “WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? ... THIS IS HOLLYWOOD ... EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM ... SO, WHAT’S YOUR “DREAM”? What a great question, and a great analogy. While being quite different from ...
Views: 1116 - Why Wishful Thinking Won't Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonAn exciting new diet can certainly nourish your optimism. But it won’t change reality. The truth is, a new diet is nothing more than a fresh set of restrictions that you probably won’t stick to any better than you stuck to the many (once fresh) sets of restrictions that came before it. "Not ...
Views: 2536(7 votes) - Recession-Proof Your Life Now! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” - William Allen White I don’t know about you, but I am refusing to buy into the ‘doom and gloom’ reporting that I’m hearing constantly on the news these days. Frankly I’m choosing to see the positive side of these ...
Views: 1183 - Discover the Secret Way to Beat the Credit Crunch - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from john blosseLife is scary right now. Just read the newspapers. This is credit crunch time and we have to cut back, watch what we spend and look on as our lives get worse and worse and...well, you know what I say to that: what a load of old tosh! You get what you believe in - if you believe in credit crunch ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - Your Character: It's Who You Are - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Gary BergenskeHow do you build a character that garners respect? Character is not about having everyone like you; it’s about making everyone respect you and for what you stand. In the world today there are people who have allowed their character to be tarnished. People have sold themselves through ...
Views: 1477 - ***Get Off Your Duff and Do It in 2008 - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from John AOVWhen I was researching my book Good Stress, Bad Stress, a man named Bill told me an interesting story. Only a few months earlier, he had been virtually paralyzed by fear. He had piled up tons of debt. He couldn’t pay the credit-card bills that rolled in every month. And to make it all worse, ...
Views: 612 - ***Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from John AOVTHIS ONE IS BIG!!!! Fail to plan, plan to fail. It is as simple as that. And by plan, I don’t mean have some idea in your head about your business or your career. When I say plan, I mean have a REAL plan. A written plan . . . that you work on frequently. People always ask me how to get ...
Views: 753 - The Avatar's Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonA traveler meets two bricklayers and asks each what he’s doing. The first mutters, “Working for a buck.” The second proclaims, “Building a school that will educate children for generations.” Both bricklayers are doing the same work, but the work of the second is imbued with more meaning, because ...
Views: 1442 - Your Vision Is Your Fate - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVYogi Berra said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Well, while it’s entertaining, that advice won’t do much for you. So how do you know which way to turn when you come to a fork in the road of life? Since that question could encompass such a wide range of challenges (or, better ...
Views: 978 - All That Was Was a Setback - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from james liuRecently, I spoke with a young lady who had a story that was so important that I just had to share it with you. Here's what she had to say: What happens if you know exactly what you want, you've got a burning desire, you're enthusiastic, and things start to happen—and then they slip away? For ...
Views: 829 - Sly Wisdom Will Make You A Contender In The New Year - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVYo, Adrian! I want to share a piece of Sylvester Stallone wisdom with you. (If you think “Stallone wisdom” is an oxymoron, I’ll address that, too.) But first let me lay some groundwork. Every morning I wake up at 4:00 AM and I start my day. Does the idea of a 4:00 AM wakeup call make you ...
Views: 3002 - Be, and Not Seem - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: ONE OF THE THINGS I love most about the profound musings of Ralph Waldo Emerson is how much conversation can be generated by just one of his insights or, in this case, four words. “Be, and not seem” may or may not seem so profound to or for you, but the instant I read those ...
Views: 5519 - Your Life Is An Urgent Matter - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever! It happened twice last week and three times the week before. Actually, it happens so often that I sort of stopped keeping track. But, I used to. And I was paying attention again and keeping a mental tally in the New Year because it intrigued me. Its not that I didn’t ...
Views: 1075 - Beware of the “Energy Vampire” - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVWARNING! There’s a 21st century Vampire out there … alive … and omni-present … and stalking YOU. Seriously. I’m not talking about myth or folklore. This 21st century Vampire, much like the fictional Count Dracula created by writer Bram Stoker in 1897, lures victims by exuding charm, charisma ...
Views: 4971 - How to Get Everything You Want in Business and in Life by Having B.A.L.L.S. - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Sandy GrasonLast week I was having coffee with a new acquaintance, "Jen" who just happens to be one of the most successful business women I've ever met. I was sharing one of my crazy manifesting stories when Jen leaned into me, as if she was about to share some juicy bit of gossip and said; "Sandy, you have ...
Views: 661 - The Secret Science of Change - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Suzie WolferMost people have an Inner Critic that tries to brow beat or guilt them into change. You may hear that little voice saying “You should . . . “or “You shouldn’t . . . .” I call this shoulding on yourself. It’s not very much fun. If you feel bad enough, you may make temporary changes, but then ...
Views: 1238 - Living in the Moment: Day 27 - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeGratitude comes not from circumstances, but from within. It's a decision and a choice. I have chosen one quotation that is relative to gratitude for each day of the month and a spiritual exercise for you to practice. Remember, “Practice makes permanent.” I'd like to share with you for 30 ...
Views: 1468 - You versus Failure: 5 Secrets to Overcome Obstacles to Success - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Dennis KelleyToday many businesses are facing the prospect of failure. We hear it every day in the media and see it along every main street in our communities. The new economy will require almost every business owner to adjust their business in some way to prosper. So, what do you do when the possibility of ...
Views: 3639(2 votes) - You versus Failure: 5 Secrets to Overcome Obstacles to Success - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Dennis KelleyToday many businesses are facing the prospect of failure. We hear it every day in the media and see it along every main street in our communities. The new economy will require almost every business owner to adjust their business in some way to prosper. So, what do you do when the possibility of ...
Views: 3639(2 votes) - Get Going! A Lesson About Life and Lemons - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Keith CallisterLemons and Lemonade There are a great number of people out there who seem to just walk around feeling badly about everything around them, yet offering nothing to help solve the problem, most of us recognize these folks as complainers, and when faced with a complainer we do the obvious thing, we ...
Views: 2813 - Solopreneurs - There Are No Cinderella Stories! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Suzanne EvansIn college basketball, the term, "Cinderella Story," is often used for the underdog who comes out of nowhere to win the prize. It is a romantic idea about rising from the ashes and winning the prince or prize. Ponder what it takes to win a championship or bring home a gold medal. * How many ...
Views: 767 - A Recession Shouldn’t Rule Your Life - 5 Tips to Overcome Your Feelings of Insecurity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWhile our economy may be experiencing a recession, it doesn’t mean that your mind and spirit need to fall into a slump as well. I know it's difficult sometimes; especially if you’re a worry wart, who constantly tunes into the six o’clock news to get status reports on the state of the Union. Put ...
Views: 992 - Top 30 Life Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI wish everyone would write down their top life tips then we could pass it on for every generation to add to. I am no guru but like everyone else there are certain things I have discovered about myself and this world we live in. Here is my top 30 list. 1. Mother’s aren’t always right 2. But ...
Views: 1903 - Motivate Yourself for Improvement - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWhat drives you to be motivated in your life—or in your career? There are many people who have created and pursued a fulfilling career training people the significance to motivate oneself. One example of this is the self-motivation guru like Tony Robbins. Today, we will discuss about the ...
Views: 975 - The 6 Principles of the Law of Seed and Harvest - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Julie ChristiansenI want to introduce you to a concept that will help you engage the Law of Attraction in a more tangible way. John Assaraf calls it "The Law of Gender" - I call it, "The Law of Seed and Harvest". The law of seed and harvest is something that I have taught and embraced for many years, but within ...
Views: 3735 - Trust the Miracle of Change - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Tama KievesSurrender to the tidal wave. This fierce love is here to assist you in beginning a new, true, invincible life. If you’re feeling unsettled by the unknown and assaulted by change, remember, it’s a strength to be undoing that which no longer works. This is progress, not mayhem. The artist Pablo ...
Views: 945 - Wake Up Everybody! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Kenneth BrownChange is a wonderful thing. I consider myself a Change Agent. As a Life Coach it is my duty to assist and teach clients to embrace change. Change reminds me of a song called, Wake Up Everybody. Remember? It is that old school Harold Melvin & Blue Notes classic. You know the lyrics sing along ...
Views: 1146 - Quick Cure for Project Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Valerie ThomsonCertain types of “messy” are all right with me. I expect a jumbled first draft when writing, or some kitchen chaos and studio disarray when I’m creating. It’s always been my style to fall into creative mode without caring about the chaos. But I’ve recently discovered that, when it comes to a new ...
Views: 866 - Motivation Techniques That Produce Outcomes - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterYou may all know that getting motivated to achieve an ambition may be simple, but staying motivated for a long period of time is what we often find hard. To stay focused on the assignment, or finding motivation to arrive at an objective can go on to become a long procedure and sometimes can be ...
Views: 631 - 9 Steps to Mental Power - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiThought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...
Views: 6811(6 votes) - 4 Steps to Achieving Greatness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiSuccess leaves clues, it always has, and it always will. Follow these steps to success with a burning desire to succeed and you will achieve anything you desire. 1. You have to know exactly what you want to achieve. Anyone who has achieved greatness in the past has known exactly what they have ...
Views: 3040(3 votes) - What Are You Focusing on These Days? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiAre you focusing on how bad the economy is right now? Are you consistently focusing on all of your problems and your worries? What we consistently focus our thoughts on will eventually become our reality. If you are focusing on this stinking thinking like the rest of the negative people in the ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - What Gifts Are You Sharing with the World? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanWe live in a world where people are so judgmental, unloving and selfish. Their motivation for anything in life is fueled by greed, power and hunger for total domination or control of others. They only see what they want out of life and they go after it by any means necessary. They do so ...
Views: 1148 - Motivation is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Jacqueline WalesAre you motivated? Right now, I'm motivated to write some articles on what it is to be motivated. It's part of a whole series of articles I'm doing today. Now a part of my brain says, "wouldn't you rather just sit in a comfortable chair and watch television?" And the honest answer would be ...
Views: 842 - God Love Ed McBain and Evan Hunter Too - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from FSB AuthorsBefore I was introduced to Ed McBain I knew Evan Hunter. His book Blackboard Jungle had riveted me and I'd been scared out of my wits by The Birds for which he wrote the screenplay. I met him through his son Richard, when I was seventeen in my senior year in High School. That was the year my ...
Views: 1410 - How to Deal with Failure - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Zoe RouthI met a farmer in the Hunter valley who had spent all his life on the land. Following his Dad, a dairy farmer for fifty years, the man established a cattle sale yard. With tears brimming, the man told me how his business had slowly strangled with the advent of coal mining in the Hunter valley. ...
Views: 1074 - How to Shatter Artificial Barriers and Move into Your Future - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Caroline JalangoAre you a fish that needs a bigger tank? There is a Japanese fish whose growth depends on the size of its fish tank. When the capacity of the tank is 250 gallons…it grows as big as the tank it’s in. When the capacity is increased to 500 gallons…it stretches to fill the tanks capacity. If you ...
Views: 1705 - Inspired Motivation – A Personal Path - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Scott BarkerTo be “inspired” to move towards a goal, or a dream is a wonderful and magical experience. Most of us tend to look for inspiration from our surroundings. However, the very best inspiration we can find is already inside us. Questions : Does it feel as if your heart dies a slow death with each ...
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