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- Motivation Story - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Badmapriya MurugesanTHE DONKEY One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He ...
Views: 811 - Navigating Life's Twists and Turns - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Remember playing car-racing games at the arcade, trying to stay on the virtual road while going as fast as you can? In those videos, sharp curves keep switching and obstacles suddenly appear, causing you to crash and burn if your reactions aren’t fast enough. It may be fun to play a game, ...
Views: 811 - Why Customer Service Destroys Salespeople - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mark HunterOne position that has not been impacted by the economy is sales. Ask any CEO and you will hear that one of their biggest issues is finding and retaining good salespeople. Something happened on the way to a sour economy: Too many companies learned the hard way that their salespeople didn't know ...
Views: 811(2 votes) - Who Has FUN With Failure? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from * Milo `The Improv Guy` Shapiro *Look around your town and you’ll find an amazing selection of professionals whose expertise is helping you plan: plan your projects, plan your investments, plan your staff development, plan your time allocation. In part, life and business have become so fast paced because the world has ...
Views: 810 - 5 Simple Tips To Stay Motivated - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2017 from Jaclyn TengI have been working on a project that has become eternal and I’m getting frustrated. I have nothing to show for my hard work. I feel the project is stagnant. Day after day nothing changes and I find myself thinking: how long can I continue without giving up? Doubt has invaded me. I know that ...
Views: 809 - Create Beacons to Keep You on Track- And in Alignment with Your Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Dawn ShulerI was working with a client in a book writing program, and she was having a hard time figuring out what she wanted to write about. However, one theme that kept popping up for her was that she was passionate about people's stories being told. "There are all these stories out there, and they just ...
Views: 809 - The Language Of Love - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from cindy silbert"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you love." - Rumi Love is our purest desire and the purest source of energy in the Universe. When we allow ourselves to be drawn to what we love, we're following our true desires. As we connect with our true desires we're instantly ...
Views: 809 - Profiling The Perfect Internet Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBecoming an internet entrepreneur is one thing since anybody can go online with a website or blog and lay claim to such a title! However being successful at developing a money making business involves much more than simply having a presence on the internet! There are certain intangibles involved ...
Views: 808 - Survivor Or Casualty? Do You Have What It Takes? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Deborah ShaneSurvivor or Casuality? Do You Have What it Takes? These are challenging and demanding times for anyone trying to navigate the business and economic jungle. Attrition which is usually 10-20 %, could be 30-50% now, as foreclosures and going out of business keeps rising. It's not just the small ...
Views: 808 - Tips On Talking To Women - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Ben WebbTips On Talking To Women Think of what to stay before you approach In this article you are going to lean If you found this article useful then check out my blog which has lots more tips on talking to women as well as lots of information about day game pick up... thanks Ben Webb.. A good ...
Views: 807 - 5 Decision-Making Strategies for When You’re at a Turning Point in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2020 from Anica OaksMaking a major life decision goes one or two ways. While some decisions require little to no thought, like whether you want pizza or sushi, others are a bit more heavy, even life changing. It’s these kinds of decisions that often weigh heavily on your mind, potentially leading to sleepless ...
Views: 806 - Increase Your Self Confidence With 3 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIt’s sad, yet it’s true. Gurus and experts might have suggested expensive ways for you to increase your self confidence, but based on my experience, that’s not necessary and practical at all. That’s because you can get depressed if you know you had to burn a hole in your pocket just to ...
Views: 806 - Out of the Spin Cycle - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2021 from Tim RhodeHave you ever felt like you are on a losing streak and no matter what you do, things seem to be spinning out of control, sucking you into a seemingly never-ending, downward vortex? We all get in this place from time to time. How do you handle it when things go wrong, or difficulties arise? I ...
Views: 806 - Stop Winning - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Tom WrightThe biggest win I ever experienced was on the day I finally realized that life isn't a game you can win, only play.* After that realization, playing every moment with all my heart became infinitely more important than whether I achieved a particular result. Amazingly, and as if in an instant ...
Views: 806 - A Closer Look At Intrinsic Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat is intrinsic motivation—it has been thoroughly studied by researchers in the sphere of education ever since the beginning of the 1970s and their results and conclusion have been that whenever students are motivated intrinsically to do better in school, they have a tendency to have higher ...
Views: 805 - A Tribute to Music... - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery day I walk to work...to and from takes about a total of 40 minutes. This gives me a lot of one on one time with my IPod. I have over a thousand songs on my IPod...everything from Michael Jackson to U2 to Rihanna to Andrea Bocelli...you could say I have eclectic taste in music. There is ...
Views: 805(2 votes) - 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, ...
Views: 805 - Thirteen Reasons God Gave Us Humor Reason 1: Humor Fights Disease - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Ronald RossWhere did the idea come from that laughter is the best medicine? King Solomon, considered one of the wisest men who ever lived, may be the source. He didn’t say that laughter was the “best” medicine, but he did say, “A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you ...
Views: 805 - A SIMPLE SHIFT FOR SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Karen Van CleveTom came to our coaching call with the questions I hear a lot lately: "How can I keep myself motivated when there's so much bad news? And with such a bad economy, who wants to buy what I'm selling?" (Or for employees: how do I hang on to my job when everyone else is getting laid off?) Tom and I ...
Views: 804 - Networking as Your Sole Marketing Vehicle - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Jeff BealsAs people realize we like them and respect their opinions, they share information about themselves that can be helpful in analyzing whether they can use our products or services. So says Canadian businessman Michael J. Hughes, who is known as "THE Networking Guru." Hughes runs a highly ...
Views: 804 - Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Practical Steps To Get You Moving Forward - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Rhod JonesIn today’s, break neck speed world, where so much needs to be done, in so little time, we all at some point or other face up to feeling overwhelmed. The stressful daily tasks, projects, chores, emails and phone calls can lay heavy upon us causing us much stress, worry and anxiety. Feeling ...
Views: 803 - That Motivation Stuff Doesn't Work! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Dawn Angier“We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” - Marcel Proust I ran into an old acquaintance of mine awhile back and in the course of our conversation we got around to asking what each of us was doing. When I told him ...
Views: 803(3 votes) - Workplace Motivation Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Peter MurphyWorkplace motivation is the key to a successful, happy, comfortable working environment. Achieving that is not as easy as it may seem. Workplace motivation is hard to achieve for many different reasons. Some people tend to take a job that they do not particularly want, just for the money. When ...
Views: 802 - Six Daily Motivation Tips - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Steve GillmanHow do you achieve a more consistent level of daily motivation? Use the following powerful techniques, beginning at the start of your day. 1. Start The Day Motivated Have a morning motivation routine. Experiment a bit and see what gets you going. If it has to be coffee, then so be it, although ...
Views: 801 - A motivational speaker's important aspects in one’s life - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2020 from Jeanne smithA speaker is someone who talks to control, entertain and educate the audience. In a deliberate and organised way, they chat. Everyone is a speaker but a professional speaker is one who plays a crucial role in person’s life in motivating him and becoming a role model for him. Motivational ...
Views: 800 - Your Default is Killing You - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from John Di LemmeYour 'Default' setting creates doubt instead of hope for a successful future. So when it comes to a *Decisive* stage in your life and you step out in faith, you must understand that you are challenging your default. How do you change this? Just like you change a computer to make it more ...
Views: 800 - 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: 799 - Spirituality Information - She Opened The Door For Me .... - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Vish WriterThe door was closed. He tried hard to get in but could not. The door just would not open. He started banging the door. Five minutes later the owner of the house opened the door and slapped him hard on his face. He fainted. He did not dare to push the door again. He never returned back... Ten ...
Views: 799 - The Power Of Intention I - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Tom WrightThe steps leading to the successful use of powerful processes are sequential, and often seem complex because there can be many of them. But just like taking the first step up a long staircase, each subsequent step is as easy to take as the preceding one. It's only when we think we have to jump ...
Views: 799 - The Secrets to Keeping Your Mind During Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Georgia WilsonThe entire world is currently facing a crisis of unprecedented level. The looming threat of a pandemic continues to push the economies and health care systems of several countries to the brink of collapse. Almost everywhere in the world, there are people who are going jobless, homeless, hungry, ...
Views: 799 - The Value of Knowing Your True Values - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Michelle GabbeQuickly, off the top of your head, make a list of up to 20 things about life that are really important to you. Here are some examples to get you started: professional credibility, physical fitness, conscious parenting, community service, marriage, personal integrity, nature, compassion, ...
Views: 799(4 votes) - Are you satisfied with 2013 so far? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Andrew HortonIncredibly the first month of 2013 is already part of your memories and can only now serve you, by offering you a new set of experiences and learning, which will allow you to expand and grow into the type of person you need to be to attract the type of success you desire. How are you doing so ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Do you want to Remain Blind and Bland or are you willing to Finally Unleash your Grand? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhat picture of possibility do you hold in your mind? Can you see yourself living the life of meaning and fulfilment you desire? Because the picture you hold in your mind today, is what is shaping how your future will unfold, as it is driving your beliefs about what you see as being possible for ...
Views: 797 - The Power of Benefits in Today’s Market - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiAs we go through life wondering “What’s in it for us?” Perhaps a better question becomes: What’s in it for THEM? Interesting, isn’t it? This kind of question makes you think outside the box and prompts you to look at your products and services from a completely different angle. When ...
Views: 797 - Fighting the Frustrations In Your Guitar Learning - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from gemi khanDefinitely one of the greatest problems that a student is bound to experience when learning to master a guitar instrument is working with the frustrating emotions that usually appear every now and then. Frequently we feel disappointed by our lack of success, our lack of ability to arrive at long ...
Views: 796 - 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: 796 - Shivangi Pathak First Indian Mountaineer - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Anu BhardwajAn Indian mountaineer, hailing from Hisar, Haryana, Shivangi Pathak is India's youngest mountaineer to have climbed Mt. Everest from the Nepal side. The year 2018 had seen two of the bravest feats of this young girl, making her a very famous sports personality of India. In May 2018, she climbed ...
Views: 796 - 3 Common Styles of Travelers - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2018 from Wajahat AliWe as a whole prefer to go to intriguing goals and we travel for a wide range of reasons. Every one of these reasons is normally great. Nonetheless, we like to go in our favored way. The related expenses fluctuate enormously with each style. Know that esteem can be accomplished in all styles of ...
Views: 795 - All Top Entrepreneurs Have It – Passion - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLooking at the top entrepreneurs in any field will show one common quality to which they can attribute their successes. In most every case their business success is a direct by-product for the passion they possess. No where is this more true than with internet entrepreneurs being that in most ...
Views: 795 - Have we over-promoted this person? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2007 from Andrew BassThis is one of the most frequent triggers of the requests for coaching that we receive. Someone is promoted because they do an excellent job at one level, but their performance at the next is judged inadequate. Here are five key aspects to consider if you suspect over-promotion. It’s ...
Views: 795 - 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: 794 - How to Become More Self-Aware of Your Environment and Utilize It For Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2020 from Kara McDuffeeHumans are extremely reactive to our environment. Our emotional memories hold a lot of power over us. These memories are formed by experiences, often without our awareness. A simple example is when you touch something hot. You accidentally touch a stove. Ow, this stove hurts my hand! And then ...
Views: 794 - NEW DAY, NEW JET - How to face each day with courage and fly to your potential - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanThe air conditioned briefing room felt as cold as ice as I waited for the arrival of my instructor. I was a bundle of nerves. One more ‘busted’ check ride would put me one flight away from washing out of Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). My dream of becoming a fighter pilot hung by a ...
Views: 794 - Business Opportunities - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Alexia WolkerWhere can i find some honest business opportunities where people don't think it is a scam? I gave Stan the Man a thumbs up! He is correct. Me personally I have found the best type of business to start up is a home based business. You have the same income opportunity as a traditional business ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Finding Your Passion (outside of your career) - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Aurelia FloresWe’ve been talking about the idea of “Finding Your Passion.” And while I agree that you want to spend the majority of your time doing something that moves you, engages you, and is using your talents to their fullest purpose… Sometimes, it’s all about FUN! Do you remember what you used to ...
Views: 793(2 votes) - Seneca on Your Ideal State - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Man’s ideal state is realized when he has fulfilled the purpose for which he is born. And what is it that reason demands of him? Something very easy—that he live in accordance with his own nature.” ~Seneca from Letters from a Stoic Marcus Aurelius, another Stoic Philosopher (and Roman ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Courage - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Vish WriterIt was not much of a job, yet, everyday she was there. The little bake-shop always seemed to be open and she would greet me, whenever I went in, with a sad smile. Then one day, I moved to another part of the country and quickly forgot the bake-shop and the woman with the sad smile. Beginnings ...
Views: 793 - Spirituality Information - It Might Be Too Late Before You Get In .... - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Vish WriterEveryday at 9.45 pm in the night my son comes to me holding his favourite storybook. He is six years old. Invariably, i am busy during that time doing something important.... " You go to bed i will be with you in five minutes..." I say. He keeps persisting... I then raise my voice and say " Go ...
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