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- Weekend With the Girls - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Terri MeyerSpending three days with two lively little girls would be enough to drain the energy of any normal, red-blooded adult. I am no exception. As a single, childless grown-up, my days are spent quietly and peacefully. My typical day does not consist of wrestling, gymnastics, and ballet pirouettes. My ...
Views: 735 - Weight Loss and Exercise Motivation - It's An Inside Job - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Sue StevensonSometimes the most difficult part of accomplishing something is just getting yourself to begin, to take that first step. Plenty of people want to begin a healthy eating program or a fitness program but lack the motivation to get started. The fact is everyone is motivated - in some direction. The ...
Views: 1802 - What "Cut Throat Kitchen" Can Teach You About Business - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekI'm not a huge reality television show watcher, but what I do like to watch are competition shows. Whether it's sports or competitive cooking, I like watching how people respond to pressure. (After all, as entrepreneurs we're always under pressure - it's just not as condensed as it is on ...
Views: 767 - What are corporate team building activities? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Scott KressCorporate team building activities can fit into a pretty broad category. However, for our purposes at Summit Team Building we define corporate team building activities as team building programs that are focused, engaging, professionally designed and led and have a deliberate learning component ...
Views: 1264 - What are the Advantages of Motivation and Inspiration? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Steve LimPeople will typically perform their best if they have enough motivation and inspiration. They are the kind of people who prefer to do things correctly and deliver well. Research indicates an individual has a greater chance at succeeding in any effort when they have some motivation and ...
Views: 1135 - What Are The Benefits Of Arranging A Session With Marketing Speaker For Your Company? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Niti SharmaAre you organizing an event for your company? Are you looking for doing something new which can prove to be a life-changing experience for your employees? You can think of inviting a public speaker on marketing for your upcoming event. These speakers are some of the reputed names in the industry ...
Views: 920 - What are the best ways to learn to play the piano? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2018 from Wajahat AliTable of subjects • Our first tips for learning to play the piano • How can we learn to play the piano? • What are the best methods to learn to play the piano? • Applications to learn to play the piano • Advice for the future pianist • Piano base chords • Learn to play the scales at ...
Views: 740 - What are the Three Keys to Self-Improvement and Motivation? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Leon EdwardTaking an honest look at your inspiration and motivation levels, seting goals for a definate purpose, and finding the right networking group might be a turning point in the growth of your business and personal motivation. Let us take a closer look at the three keys to self-improvement and ...
Views: 1028 - What Are You Afraid Of? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Rob WallisIt's a question I have asked myself so many times until I'm tired of hearing it from myself. We prevent ourselves from doing so many things because we are afraid. Afraid of what people will say, afraid that we will fail, afraid that we won't like the result, whatever. The bottom line is that YOU ...
Views: 1318 - What Are You Dismissing? - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Joe VitaleI had lunch with a dear friend the other day. While I enjoyed the company and the food, I left feeling a little depressed. When I thought about it, I realized my friend was brilliant at dismissing every book, concept, guru, self-help method, or healing approach he had read or heard ...
Views: 910 - What are you doing to make your life memorable? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Clara NobleI was visiting the ‘Sagrada Familia’ in Barcelona designed by Gaudi and admiring its beauty and its unique features. That got me thinking – what am I doing in my life to make it memorable? I’ve asked this question many times to my Clients and almost always they reply – I don’t have any ...
Views: 1425 - What Are You Made Of? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from RavenDelana RobinsonCan you define the place where you stop and another human begins? It seems like an abstract question, right? But think about it; how do you define “you”. Not who you are but what; bones, muscles, fingers and toes. Yes, you are all of those things, but I suggest that you are even more. You ...
Views: 975 - What Are You Pouring Your Life Into? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHave you ever “poured” your life or energy into something or someone…even after you knew deep down in your heart that it wasn’t worth it? Were you successful? What were the returns? A couple of years ago, I faced a tough and emotional situation. My beloved Volvo car, which I had owned for ...
Views: 1642 - What are You Really Trying to Accomplish? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldTake a look at the title of this article: What are you really trying to accomplish? Have you ever sat down and answered this question. Don’t we all set goals directly or indirectly during our life? We set goals to get a good job. We set goals to get married and have children. We even set ...
Views: 3430 - What Are You Waiting For? - by It’s the new millenium. Are you ready to finally realize your dream? I’m talking about the desire that you carry deep down inside of you that you attribute to some adolescent fancy. It’s the dream that isn’t practical and can’t possible be fulfilled. Well, it is possible to fulfill it and the ...
Views: 989 - What Are your Expectations for the Future? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhy do you think everyone has different expectations and beliefs about what they can achieve in the future? I know you are expecting a really profound answer here, but I am afraid the answer is really simple. Your most prominent thoughts drive your expectations. So what you think about, actually ...
Views: 2168 - 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 - What can a burger teach you about business? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWhen my husband, his family and I recently went out for supper to The Works restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, it was the real deal: We were presented with a selection of close to 70 different hamburgers, and eight different meats that we could choose from. If you love hamburgers, I highly recommend ...
Views: 1384 - What did you learn from the last sale you lost? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Mark HunterMy mom always used to tell me how we learn more in life from our failures than we do from our successes, yet for too many of us in sales this concept doesn't seem to sink in. I've lost plenty of sales in my life. If I wanted to get really down on myself, all I'd have to do is take a piece of ...
Views: 1117 - What Do Bill Gates and the Poorest of the Poor Have in Common? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from hazel christine herberBill Gates, one of the world's richest and the poorest of the poor? Simple...we all have 24 HOURS. But why the great discrepancy? The difference? OPPORTUNITY. And the will to make something out of that opportunity and time. So what does this tell us? It's how we make our minutes count ...
Views: 725 - What do Motivational Speakers Do and Who Are They? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Doug DvorakA motivational speaker could be anybody! A graduate of a university with several MBAs, a world traveler, a celebrity or a navy seal. What truly makes a motivational speaker a motivational speaker is their willingness and ability to motivate and help others. So what do these people do when ...
Views: 1504 - What Do The Most Successful Entrepreneurs Believe? - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsWhat makes one person successful in business and not another? There are a few different answers to that question to be sure, but upon researching some of the most most successful entrepreneurs, one thing stood out: Passion You may be thinking, "So what?, I get it", but do you really? Do ...
Views: 1265 - What do you Believe You Deserve? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Andrew HortonWe are all born perfect, with passion, purpose and all the deep rooted flair and confidence we will ever need. This perfection is unfortunately not left to grow and flourish, as it should be. Other people step in and tamper and influence it, until it changes and the perfection and greatness gets ...
Views: 799 - What do you choose to believe? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Mari MitchellWhile watching several of the reports on television during the miraculous rescue of 33 miners in Chile I was taken back by their negative content even in the face of such success. When there were only six or so miners left to bring up, one station began listing all the things that could ...
Views: 1431 - What Do You Really Need? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorI spoke with a friend who just started a new job she doesn’t like. She really wants to start her own business doing something she’s very good at and enjoys. It’s not a matter of figuring out what it may be, she already knows and has done it in the past. During our conversation, she wanted to ...
Views: 767 - What Do You Really Want? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kathy Paauw"The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." -Stephen R. Covey I just got back from a powerful weekend with my Platinum Mastermind Group, which is facilitated by Jack Canfield and Jim Bunch and meets quarterly. Prior to departing for this meeting, I reviewed ...
Views: 976 - What Do You See - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Adebola Oni“All improvement in your life begins with an improvement in your mental pictures – Brian Tracy” I once watched the advert of a bank and it opened with a POWERFUL question. What was the question? “When you look into your future, what do you see?” This question ...
Views: 1653 - What Do You Want to Be When You Grow-Up? Really, what do you? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiI was recently asked that question by a colleague of mine, and without hesitation, the words just rolled out of my mouth. When I was a little girl, I always wanted to grow up to be a Doctor. I remember my first "Play-Doctor" set my Mom gave me when I turned 6. My Dad on the other ...
Views: 900 - What Do You Want to Do With Your Life! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Doug DvorakIt doesn’t matter if you’re a high school student staring at a pile of college applications and wondering how you’re supposed to pick a major, or if you’re a middle aged adult who’s suddenly realized you’re not as happy as you could be, knowing what you want to do with your future can be a ...
Views: 949 - What Do You Want? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What do you want? No, I mean it. What is it that you truly want? Some people want fame, others would like good fortune. While you think about what it is that you truly want, here are a couple questions to think about as well. If I receive what I want, is it going to make me happy? Is it ...
Views: 1215 - What Do Your Rituals Reveal About You? - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Anita AlleyneLast year Freya bought a house about twenty minutes drive from where she used to live. While she loved her new home, she missed her frequent visits to a local store, where she bought organic teas, spices and oils. Until recently Freya also visited Auntie, who lived in a residential home near ...
Views: 1614 - What Does It Take to Be A Great Manager? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from C-J GuevaraFor many, becoming a manager is the natural forward trajectory of a career. The ability to manage others is a sign that a person has gained enough knowledge of a particular field to have an influence over the careers of others. Furthermore, it shows that a person has the drive and passion it ...
Views: 633 - What does it take to become a Super Achiever? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Andrew HortonAs part of my research towards my PHD, I have had the incredible privilege of studying a number of super achievers, from around the world. It has been an excellent opportunity, amazing experience and very fascinating time, during which I have learned much and made a number of very interesting ...
Views: 1158 - What Does Your Customer Really Value? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Mark HunterSell to the customer's value expectations, not to your value propositions. We've all heard the rule of listening to what the customer has to say, and there's not a salesperson who thinks they don't listen to the customer. Reality, however, is quite the opposite. I find time after time when ...
Views: 1104 - 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 - What Good is a Mercedes-Benz if You're Jabba the Hut? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Rand GolletzI recently read a staggering statistic. More than 40% of college graduates never read another book after they graduate – EVER – FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES! If you are not among that 40%, congratulations; you are among the living. If you are among that 40%, how are you growing? How are you ...
Views: 1357 - What I Learned On My Summer Vacation That Will Make You A Better Leader - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Robert GlazerI just returned from ten days traveling aboard an RV through Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons with my family. It was an off-the-grid trip that recharged my batteries and gave me enjoyable, quality time with my wife and kids. This time off also lead to several breakthrough business ideas and ...
Views: 1172 - What If Dreaming Big Is Too Scary? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Dawn ShulerThere are five steps to making your dreams come true. First, just play with your idea. Second, let it sit for a while. Third, take that seed of an idea out of the marinade and see how you feel about it. Fourth, get down to business... what do you need to actually make this dream a reality? What ...
Views: 770 - What If...Enough Wasn't Good Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Angel TrueThe other day a client emailed me with an update and ended with "So thanks for the crappy assignment. It was great." The comment reminded me of the several hundred individual conversations I'd had at a festival just the weekend before. I was asking people "What If…You Could Love Your Life ...
Views: 1181 - What is causing you to feel stuck? - by Submitted on May 15, 2017 from Felicity MuscatNegative circumstances in our life such as debt, bad relationships, depressing jobs, lack of friendships and other negative situations can cause an array of emotional issues. Your inner resilience to manage stress is essential when navigating the challenges of everyday life. The sad reality is, ...
Views: 1142 - What is Driving You? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Nathalie EkoboWhy are you creating a business, or starting a business, or undertaking a major project, or a major life change? What is your personal motivator? Do you know what is driving you? Take a minute to meditate be taking a deep breath and asking your trusted source what drives you. Delve deeper ...
Views: 1032 - What is Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from alan lowDo you feel there is something missing from your life? That perhaps the world is against you or that other people seem to smile, laugh and be a lot more happy and contented in life than you are? Have you ever stopped to wonder why this might be? Moreover, what you can do about it? Have you even ...
Views: 1122 - What Is Motivation: Understanding Your Drive - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Ray KellyWhat exactly is motivation? Is it will power? Are we motivated to achieve goals by others inspiring us to do so? What is it that keeps us going day after day without giving up? Motivation is in psychological terms that which is causes behavior. In other words, motivation is the reason or ...
Views: 897 - WHAT IS MY INTELLIGENCE? - by Submitted on May 21, 2016 from Career PathwaysMany of us have heard of the word ‘IQ’ often enough. As you may know, IQ refers to your intelligence quotient, or in other words, gives an indication of how intelligent you are. However, do you also know that there are many different kinds of intelligence, and each of us possesses at least one ...
Views: 1271 - What Is The Only True Success? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Mohamed TohamiTell me... How are you living your life? Are you living it your family's way, your society's way, your friends' way - or your OWN way? Are you living an inherited life that has no taste or meaning for you? Are you living how other people expect you to? Are you giving other people full control ...
Views: 990 - What Is Your Crown Jewel for Success? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen KleinwortIn the world of business there are limitations or restrictions of which you need to be aware when you want to achieve goals and ultimately succeed. There are some things that just, well, fall into place without compromise. Curious what restrictions need to be in place for you to succeed? Great! ...
Views: 1668 - What is your heart’s desire? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVWhat is it that you would like to do or be or have more than anything else in the world? The author Henry Ward Beecher once wrote that "The first hour is the rudder of the day." It is called the "Golden Hour," and what you put into your mind first thing sets the tone for the rest of the ...
Views: 708 - What Is Your Recipe For Lemonade? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethAs we enter the lazy days of summer and for most of us on this continent try to quench our thirst with cold drinks, I am reminded of my favorite libation – lemonade. There is nothing finer than sipping on the icy cold concoction of freshly squeezed lemons, sugar and iced water when all about you ...
Views: 1316 - What is Your Word-of-the-Year for 2015? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Andrea NovakowskiIf you’re a longtime reader of my Tip of the Week (thank you!), then you know that every January I ask my clients to pick a word to guide them throughout the year: a word summarizing their intentions for the year to come. I do the same exercise myself using Christine Kane’s powerful workbook, ...
Views: 1502 - What Keeps Us Solopreneurs Motivated? Remembering How Things Used to Be! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Elaine QuinnWhen I worked in a big company, I never had much trouble feeling motivated to do my job. There was energy and activity all around me. There was always a deadline to meet. Everyone was busy doing something interesting, and the truth is, so was I. I really liked my job—most of the time. Granted, ...
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