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- The Power of Letting Go - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is great power in letting go but the first step is having the power within yourself to actually do it. I am speaking of the things that no longer serve us. This could be attachments to food, alcohol, relationships, work, the internet, or just daily habits that get in our way of happiness. ...
Views: 891(3 votes) - The Words We Hear Can Last A Life Time! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kristen BakerYesterday was a day of revelation, expression and strong emotion. What started out as a conversation in regards to Depression with my dad, proved to be one of the most impressionable times. The discussion involved speaking that everyone has imperfections and depression does not mean that you ...
Views: 1930(3 votes) - Travel Preparation - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs the holiday season lurks around the corner it is time to get ready with anticipation for the events, get-togethers and merry-making with family and friends. Perhaps your social gatherings take you far away from home and whether you are flying, driving or traveling on a train to your ...
Views: 1099(3 votes) - Turning Lemons into Lemonade: or How to Return to a State of Sustainable Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksTurning Lemons into Lemonade: or How to Return to a State of Sustainable Confidence In January, I went on vacation with my wife and our two sons, who are 10 and 14. We had hoped to enjoy the warm, sunny, southern California weather, but as you may have seen in the news, it rained like ...
Views: 1352(3 votes) - What are you bringing to the party? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Robert VibertA thought for today… what are you bringing to the party called life? I’m talking about conscious bringing, not just what you have inherited in any manner. That means that if you are inherently intelligent thanks to your parents, what do you do with that intelligence? Do you put it to good use ...
Views: 1265(3 votes) - What Are You Tolerating In Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierWhat Are You Tolerating in Your Life? Making the principle of vacuum work for you In order to be successful, it’s critical we become clear about what we really want and why we want it. And the flip side to that is to also be clear about what we don’t want. We all have things in our ...
Views: 976(3 votes) - What Happens When We Don't Make It - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dawn AngierWhat Happens When We Don’t Make It? “An oak tree is just a little nut that held its ground.” We all like to read about successes. We’re encouraged by the achievement of others and inspired to hear about how they overcame difficult odds. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? ...
Views: 1097(3 votes) - What Helps You Expand Your Thinking? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo many of us think about creativity in the context of being an artist or musician. However I prefer the definition that resiliency expert Frederic Flach uses. Creativity is “a response to a situation that calls for a novel but adaptive solution, one that serves to accomplish a goal.” That’s ...
Views: 780(3 votes) - What motivates people? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanWhat motivates people to change Lots of theories have been developed with the purpose of explaining what motivates people to change. Some theories provided a good insight on the methods that can be used to motivate people while many others gave a very superficial explanation of motivation ...
Views: 16281(3 votes) - Why are some people more successful than others? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Chris FarmerSome people are more successful than others. Why is that? Is it intelligence? Is it education? Is it “who you know, not what you know...”? Are the educated and intelligent people always the most successful? If we could answer these questions, we might gain some valuable insights. I ...
Views: 11025(12 votes) - Why do people not follow through on their goals and plans and how to correct this problem. - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from David SamuelIf you are on your own, it is very hard to get yourself motivated and continue forward. But if you have someone to work with, you have much more power. Two people together can do the work of four people each on their own. But more importantly, when you are alone, you may not get anything done at ...
Views: 3320(3 votes) - Winners give up wasting time. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOAre you one of the many that get “paralysis by analysis”? Do you spend considerably more time sitting around planning rather than doing? Do you delay progress while over-thinking a problem or, worse yet, imagining every conceivable negative contingency? I believe that many like the “idea” of ...
Views: 1694(6 votes) - Your Alternative Career Search: Relax, Heal, and Play - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Tama KievesA “practical” career search won’t lead to an inspired outcome. I want you to have an inspired outcome. That’s because you have a calling inside you as bright as ten thousand shooting stars. You are not empty or misaligned or born in the wrong time. It’s not like the world doesn’t need exactly ...
Views: 996(3 votes) - Energize Your Life By Understanding Drive vs. Passion - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumI have been talking a lot lately with women who are telling me that they are working hard, quite often achieving their goals, and yet still not feeling successful, accomplished, or good about what they are doing. A typical story goes like this: You decide that you want to accomplish a big ...
Views: 4599(11 votes) - How to Get All the Willpower You Need to Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonWillpower is one of those concepts that everyone assumes they understand. Yet most people are wrong about what it really is, where it comes from, and how much of it they have. Being wrong about willpower does more than place you at risk of losing points on a psychology quiz. It prevents you from ...
Views: 4032(8 votes) - ME-Vows: The 5 Promises You Must Make With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“I promise to love, honor and cherish you…,” the proverbial vows we’ve all witnessed at one wedding ceremony or another, each person taking a vow to be with the other forever, a serious and deep commitment for sure. Yet today’s divorce rate still hovers around 50%. Why? Are we just a society ...
Views: 7982(8 votes) - ***Team Building Events-How to Choose the Best Corporate Team Building Event - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Doug StaneartTeam Building Events (and specifically how to choose the best, most appropriate, team building event) for your group or situation can be extremely difficult because of... Hello?! Team Building Event Companies! If you Google "Team Building Events," you will get results from every type of activity ...
Views: 10714(5 votes) - Avoiding Failure Does Not Lead To Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Young KimA common theme among my clients is the fear of failure. They are so afraid of failing that they are unwilling to press the "go" button to get their lives started. Ironically the fear of failure usually leads to more failure. The fear of failure can lead to procrastination, perfection ...
Views: 2364(5 votes) - Do You Want to Determine Your Future? Do You Know What True Love Is? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionOnce upon a time, Jehovah God Almighty created a paradise garden on the newly formed Earth, which became the home of Adam and Eve, the first two people who ever lived. God told them to be fruitful and multiply and be the masters over the Earth and all the living creatures of the skies, lands, ...
Views: 5198(5 votes) - How a Rich Mindset Can Lead to a Wealthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Judah SwagertyIt is every persons dream, who lives in a "civilized" society, to live the lavish life. To be able to travel the world and buy the things you want and deserve without worry. To live in a big home in a prosperous community. To drive the best and latest cars. To wear the best clothes designed from ...
Views: 1262(5 votes) - How To Achieve More Than You Ever Thought Possible By Creating SMART Goals! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonLet’s talk about goals! Better yet, let’s DO SOMETHING about your goals, because that is the single biggest difference between actually setting a goal and simply saying some words in hopes that someday you’ll have what you want. In order for a goal to take hold and become real, you must ...
Views: 2632(5 votes) - How To Get Yourself Motivated - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul DaltonThere is one type request that I get more than any other and that is to provide strategies for generating and maintaining motivation, some people call this ‘self-discipline’. It’s actually not that common for people to ask me for step-by-step instructions on what they need do to get a task ...
Views: 2723(5 votes) - How to Make Important Life Changes - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Amber RosenbergIf you're like many of my clients, you may want to make big changes in your life - for example, a new career, more time with family or a healthier lifestyle - but you don't know where to start, life gets in the way or you end up feeling stuck. So, what's holding you back? Perhaps it's ...
Views: 1190(5 votes) - How to Recognize the Self-Sabotage Behavior of Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsSelf-doubt is the ultimate self-betrayal because YOU are the one telling yourself that you CAN'T or SHOULDN'T do what you WANT to do! Self-doubt is the most damaging and self-defeating behavior there is because it is criticism that comes from within. Unfortunately, we mask this criticizing ...
Views: 6555(5 votes) - Motivational & Inspiring Quotes – 20 Thoughts to Inspire Success in Anything - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Matthew Toone“If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” ~ Thomas A. Edison “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ...
Views: 4198(5 votes) - Persist: An Excerpt from The Ten Things to Do When Your Life Falls Apart - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Sam Etkin“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are ...
Views: 3444(10 votes) - Plant Today What You Want to Harvest Tomorrow - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniWith Spring around the corner, the ground is thawing and seedlings are sprouting up from the soil. It raises the question: What’s your plan for growth? Like cultivating your garden for growth, successful entrepreneurs realize that what is happening on the inside will always be reflected on ...
Views: 1996(5 votes) - Sometimes Affirmations Work and Sometimes They Do Not Work - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Remez SassonWhen you repeat an affirmation, with which you are not in agreement, there is often a greater or smaller subconscious resistance, which defeats the affirmation. In cases of low self-esteem, difficult situations, failure or depression, your mind is often focused on your current situation, and you ...
Views: 1848(5 votes) - Steady as You Go - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt’s amazing how you can become so fueled to succeed in such a short period of time, and as you become more efficient at balancing out your life, recognizing your expectations and taking action toward your goals you encompass jubilance for your life. You feel like a million dollars, you realize ...
Views: 1121(5 votes) - The Proof is in the Water: Your Thoughts Effect Realities - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalAll of life, matter, thoughts, and words are constantly vibrating at a specific frequency. Everything in the universe ranges from the lowest to the highest frequency, and Dr. Masaru Emoto has discovered that water is responsive to these frequencies on a physical level. Dr. Masaru Emoto is ...
Views: 1757(5 votes) - The Strange Reason Why Waking Up Early Will Help You Find Success - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultI was talking with someone the other day who was telling me how upset he was because he had to wake up 10 minutes earlier in the morning. He told me that the line at the coffee shop (Tim Hortons) was getting longer and longer and he couldn't afford to arrive late at work anymore... It's ...
Views: 2361(5 votes) - Top Sales Management Advice: It’s Hard To Listen With Your Mouth Open - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Ralph BurnsThere’s a common misconception that sales managers must be good talkers. Its true that any leadership position requires superb communication skills in which you can clearly articulate your thoughts through the words you use and the way you communicate. But if you are always talking and never ...
Views: 1512(5 votes) - Breaking the Procrastination Habit - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness; no laziness; no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” Lord Chesterfield There are many factors that contribute to success. But there is one that is absolutely essential, and ...
Views: 1892(16 votes) - Leadership Skills that Make a Difference - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Heather BuckleyThis guide to Leadership Skills is provided by Silicon Beach Training As the manager and leader of a group you have to offer the team something which if you weren’t here would not be available. You have to warrant your position, and your pay roll, as a leader/manager. If you offer a team ...
Views: 1818(9 votes) - The Convincing Side of Change - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marsha EganStruggling with people resisting making the changes you know you need to make in your organization or group? Don't know how to get buy-in from people so that you can change things for the better? Challenged by an undercurrent of resistance to your attempts to move your organization ...
Views: 1153(9 votes) - What’s Right with People? Have You Asked Them Lately? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Mary Jane ParisOne of my last positions in the corporate world several years ago involved the administration of the employee survey that took place every other year. As the manager of the employee strategy, I interacted with employees at every level of the organization. Overseeing the data collection, analysis ...
Views: 1770(13 votes) - The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind) - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive ...
Views: 5263(2 votes) - "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) - ***How Do You Change Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanWhat Is Happiness? If you are thinking about changing your life for the better, one way to start is by identifying your goals. You are probably hoping to find some version of happiness or emotional well-being. That might look like any combination of the following: A sense of ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - 11 Ways to Cure Someday Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA version of this post was first published on Zen Habits on December 8th, 2008. Someday Syndrome: not doing what you want to because you don’t know what it is, because you’re procrastinating about it, or because you have too much stuff getting in your way. Everyone suffers from ...
Views: 773(2 votes) - 3 Actions That Create Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Matthew FerryOver the years, I’ve discovered three actions that can guarantee your happiness. To start off, it’s important for you to know that happiness is a skill that anybody can learn. Most people believe that happiness is some kind of circumference that is outside of yourself. To be happy, many people ...
Views: 2198(2 votes) - 4 Obstacles to Change and What To Do About Them - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Linda-Ann StewartOver the years, I've worked with many people to make changes in their lives. Some succeed completely, some partially, and others disappear when they begin to make breakthroughs. I've discovered that there are four main reasons why a person may not follow through and achieve their goals. 1. ...
Views: 983(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Get Your Child or Teen Moving and on Time - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from James LehmanIt’s part of the nature of childhood and adolescence to be disorganized, and one of the consequences is that you’ll see kids who are late a lot. Remember, we’re dealing with a thing called childhood, and let’s face it, part of growing up and maturing is learning how to organize yourself and your ...
Views: 2067(2 votes) - A Clear and Present Mind - Meditation and Flow - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Willie HortonMost people lead normal lives. Those lives are, generally speaking, repetitive - where anything spectacular rarely happens. Of course, the normal life is punctuated by the spectacular - falling in love, marriage, the birth of a child, the odd special holiday. But, generally speaking, ...
Views: 3751(4 votes) - Achieve Your New Year's Resolution Now. Step One: Forget About New Year's - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Joan GrecoWhat's the Best Gift You Can Receive Next Holiday? How about your own success? As I write this, we are entering the holiday season, during which you will try to figure out the best gifts you can give friends and family, and they'll do the same for you. Odds are, the results will be less ...
Views: 872(2 votes) - Are You Aware of Your Vibrational Signature? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthYou can sense Roslyn from out in the carpark. She is a tornado of stress and drama. Her energy whips up a frenzy around her and the more intense the chaos, the more focused she becomes in the eye of the storm. And when she leaves, there is an eerie stillness. Roslyn's vibrational signature is ...
Views: 1901(8 votes) - Be Sure to Hit Your Goal - Know is Meaningful to You - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipIf you’re a reader of this article, there are a few things I know about you. You are likely more knowledgeable about goals than most. I’d guess that you and most of your peers would describe you as “goal oriented” in the most positive sense of the word. In fact, many of you have even been to one ...
Views: 1900(8 votes) - Being Your Own Boss vs. Getting A Job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kasi PhillipsIn a split second I discovered something very valuable and detrimental to my success as an entrepreneur. A quick story about how I came to this conclusion. A couple of years ago I was employed in the transportation industry for nine years.In the beginning I was happy with the job like most ...
Views: 1605(2 votes) - Change your belief system - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Ozias MucheriwaMillions upon millions are going through life crawling upon their hands and knees, defeated and dejected. Many people wail in poverty and wonder if there could be some magic formula that can be employed to extricate them from the entanglement of lack. As they search for the truth sometimes they ...
Views: 1620(6 votes) - Come on In...The Social Networking Water is Fine - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemI am excited to announce that I have officially begun the first baby steps of social networking by setting up accounts on Linkedin and Facebook. For those who know me personally, you know that this was no easy task. It’s like standing at the edge of a lake. Many of you have encouraged me: ...
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