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- Facebook - Part 1 - Costs & Benefits for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFacebook offers unprecedented personal and professional benefits for creative people. It also harbors some costs...especially for those prone to procrastination and susceptible to distractions or information addiction. This article is especially for creative people who haven't yet taken the ...
Views: 2732(1 vote) - Advertorial I Wrote You Didn’t Get FAT From Breathing! Because: - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Gary S. GrossmanLife can change direction quickly, creating long term unintended consequences. Stuck steals focus; depression/addiction cripples. Opportunity awaits us all. I know the difference. It was October 2, 1964 at 4:02 PM. My father died suddenly. I was sixteen. My world changed instantly and so did ...
Views: 1146 - Learning: Secret to Lifelong, Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltEverything we are, will be, have, or are yet to have is a direct consequence of what we learn and apply. Learning and acting upon our knowledge enable us to make meaningful contributions. The more you know, the more you realize how much you don't know. You must continue to seek out new ...
Views: 3292(1 vote) - Doing Unto Others - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltBy reaching out to others, helping, caring, and giving of yourself freely without any thought of personal gain, you will become a better and much happier person-and your impact will be felt forever. Like the ripple made when you cast a stone into water, the ripple effect you create by helping ...
Views: 2859 - Three Rules for Relational Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltTo create closeness and intimacy with other people-male or female, young or old, family or friends-apply the following three rules in any circumstance. 1. Be willing to trust that others will not hurt you. You must take the risk of being let down, ignored, manipulated, judged, or hurt. ...
Views: 2819 - The Value of True Friendships - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltEveryone wants, and needs, friends-especially close friends. You can never say that you truly just want to be left alone, that you don't want or need to have any close friends. It's a Core Desire for human beings to interact with others-to like and be liked, to love and be loved. Close friends ...
Views: 2681 - Love Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAs I help people discover and define their genuine Core Desires, I find that the area that stands out most is the longing for a personal love relationship. You must determine if you are the kind of person you want to be. Can you attract the kind of person you want to be with? We usually ...
Views: 3050 - Connecting With Others - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMaking connections with others is not only vital to your growth, it largely determines how much you can-and will- enjoy your life. If you don't have caring, giving relationships with others, not only are you being robbed of one of life's greatest pleasures, but you're also robbing others of the ...
Views: 2584 - How to Cultivate Social Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltTo achieve a high level of joy and happiness in life, we must be socially involved with people. This involves getting along well with others, having friends and companions, and offering help to those who need it. We are all part of a social environment, and our social environment provides us ...
Views: 2689(1 vote) - Is Your Self-Image Working For You? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltLife sometimes throws us curve balls that we have to deal with-these are the "have-tos." Life becomes boring and difficult when you're only doing the things you have to do to get where you don't want to be. If your Core Desire is to speak confidently in public, how do you acquire this ...
Views: 2282(1 vote) - Accept the Truth about Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Jack ZufeltYou must drill down to the core of your heart to find the real truth about you as a person. The real truth is always much better than your truth about you. Generally, the way others see you is much better than the way you see yourself. Change your self-paradigm and accept the truth about ...
Views: 3361 - Enhancing Your Self-Image - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Jack ZufeltSuccess is an inside job. Even if your body and mind are ready, willing, and able to learn and do whatever is necessary to get the job done, a negative self-image may stop you. Although we create many outward images of ourselves-so we can interact with or impress others and sell our ideas or ...
Views: 2502 - Boomer to Bloomer - A New Life Phase for Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peter NichollsField hockey was for many years my sport. I played at the top level, trained hard and enjoyed the battle of mind and body. As I got older I started to feel the pressures, the harsh training and the fitness demands. I didn’t want to quit though, so I moved to playing in the Veteran Grades. I ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Flexing Your Fiscal Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWalt Disney went bankrupt several times, yet he always bounced back-and created Disneyland in the process. Steve L. was the proud and profitable owner of a gold mine in another country. He was sitting on top of the world when the government nationalized his business, taking over his mine and ...
Views: 2676 - On Taking Risks - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltOne of the hardest things in life to do is take risks. Many people tell me they're not willing to sacrifice their security, and find risk-taking to be frightening. But once you realize that everything involves risk, your confidence becomes the cure for risk aversion. One survey showed that in ...
Views: 2360 - Actions and Attitudes and Fiscal Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHenry Ford once asked one of his young automotive engineers, "What is your life ambition?" The young man said, "I want to become very rich." A couple of days later, Ford approached the engineer and instructed him to put on a pair of glasses, which instead of having glass lenses had silver ...
Views: 2107 - How to Achieve Your Financial Desires - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltI went from a low income to being in the top 0.5 percent in the nation in earnings in less than two years-and I only have a high school education. I am living proof that the lack of a formal education is not a hindrance to high income or happiness. I was driven by a Core Desire to make money ...
Views: 3101(2 votes) - Living the Balanced Life - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltFamily life is always in flux, and sometimes these changes can be subtle, or take place over time. It is easy to say that we all need to achieve balance in our lives, but it can be hard to do-especially when we think balance means spending equal time in each area of life. Mothers can't ...
Views: 2091 - Press the Refresh or Reset Button - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxI recently enjoyed a wonderful "break" on vacation with my family! However, I still managed to smuggle my laptop in with every intention of doing some work and creating that week's Coffee Break. So I put my assistant on standby and informed her that I would have the recording and worksheet to ...
Views: 2426(3 votes) - ENGLISH EXPERTISE: WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieUSE IT OR LOSE IT. This applies to all English speakers and those who are learning English. So here are 10 tips to improve your English. 1. Start a blog or a diary and use English as much as possible. This is the equivalent of a daily journal, something all school children in the UK (an ...
Views: 5112(3 votes) - Creating Great Family Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen asked what is most important to them, most people respond with one word-family. When you have a family where love is expressed, and shown, the benefits are overwhelming. A happy family where respect, laughter, love, and fun exist is truly a bit of heaven on earth. If your spouse is ...
Views: 2336 - The Source of Motivation and Determination - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen a person persists at a task, we say that person has determination or motivation. But where does that determination come from? Some would say it comes from dedication, commitment, or sense of duty. But I believe that Core Desires are the sole source of both the determination and the ...
Views: 3241 - The Serendipity Factor - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Jack ZufeltIncredible things happen independently of those you personally create. I call these serendipitous blessings. When you're pushing hard on door A, someone or something opens door B. Often, when you look through door B, what's behind it is much better than what you were going after in the first ...
Views: 2969 - Are You Using The Success Attitude Formula? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. We all use this formula to reach our objectives, whether we know it or not. It has been an integral part of my own achievement experience. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of ...
Views: 2718 - How to Find Direction - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Still, a Core Desire by itself won't get you where ...
Views: 2248 - Have you had enough? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Louise Presley-TurnerHave you had enough? Leading Life Coach Louise Presley-Turner shows us how to say NO to wanting more… Do you find you have everything you could possibly need, yet you still want more? Maybe it’s clothes, shoes, bags, maybe it’s the latest gadget and gizmos. It seems we’re caught in a cycle ...
Views: 2048 - Delivering Best Man Toasts - You Need To Get This Right - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from john reeceThe wedding reception is the place where the best man is required to deliver his well-prepared best man toasts and speech. Too often, guys who are given this role often find themselves anxious, not really knowing how to come up with a perfect wedding toast speech. The task may give some men ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Shopping For Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Andrew LawrenceWant to be successful? Here’s a true story about success. A true story which demonstrates 5 simple steps to success. Want to be successful? Read the story. Learn the 5 steps. And don’t let the subject matter fool you. On a Friday morning in July I decided it was time to buy new underwear. ...
Views: 1317 - Why Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Jennifer Ross-TaylorWhy Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer Snoring isn’t called 'the silent relationship killer' because it doesn’t make any sound. On the contrary, the sometimes raucous sounds that are called snoring could often rival a freight train going through the bedroom! Snoring has earned the ...
Views: 10408(2 votes) - Vampire Thinking Tricksters - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Carol GignouxLast week I introduced the concept I recently coined called Vampire Thinking. Vampire Thinking is the compulsion we all have to suck the juice right out of our possibilities and opportunities. Instead of acting on a good idea, we excel at finding a slew of reasons we should kill it as soon a ...
Views: 3336(4 votes) - How to Get Love Back - Should Relationship Guidance Really Work Like Magic? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Kenneth DockinsRelationship repair has become an effective device considered necessary by the prosperous and famous, husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends. Sometimes those who are newly married even curiously comprehend themselves desperate to learn how to get love back because nearly EVERY one of us ...
Views: 4210 - Cleaning up your Past - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from Lisa PhillipsIt never ceases to amaze me how we continue to punish ourselves and hold onto resentments for things which have happened in the past. We carry these bad feelings around with us like painful baggage for years and years and often deny ourselves the life we truly deserve to live as deep down, we ...
Views: 4403(2 votes) - Dream Power - Basic Notions and Advanced Techniques of Mind Empowerment - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Christina SponiasThe scientific method of dream interpretation provides you with the most accurate instant translations of the meaning of dreams. This ability gives you many advantages in life because your dreams are produced by the wise unconscious mind that answers all your questions in dream messages. The ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - Home Security Systems: Make Your Home Safe From Any Kind Of Intrusion - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Willie AndersonAre you worried about your home security? Worried about increasing crime rate in your town? Does the risk of fire, burglars, etc. make you worried? If yes, then you need home security systems to protect your home and make it a comfortable place to live. There are a lot of such systems available ...
Views: 599(1 vote) - Become and stay determined to succeed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxIf you truly want to succeed in any endeavor, you must be hungry for that goal. How hungry are you for the things you want in your life? Determination fuels your motivation and will keep you moving forward. Everyone has challenges and obstacles in their life. It is part of the process of ...
Views: 12817(3 votes) - The 3Cs of Communication: Clear, Concise, and Correct - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonBob Sheppard, the announcer for the New York Yankees, for more than almost six decades, applied three simple principles to his extraordinary delivery. Surely his beautiful baritone made him highly listenable and memorable; however, it was his discipline that made him a lifetime member of the ...
Views: 8826(4 votes) - A Surprising Lesson From Reality TV - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonHow you can use the power of empathy The intense attraction we have toward reality TV is glaringly obvious. Nothing new here, right? But what is the IT that attracts fans to these shows in the first place? What can we learn here, and how can we apply that to the presenting of our story ...
Views: 2272(1 vote) - Getting Out of Debt Together - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Rachel MohebanOne underlying tension in many marriages is the weight of a debt. It is estimated that a very high percentage of divorces are based on some sort of financial issues between the couple, debt being a high on this list. If you see that you have fallen behind on your bookkeeping, it’s time to face ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - Tips for Being Mentored For Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltDon't hesitate to ask others to teach you what you want to know-in any area of life. By replicating their methods and attitudes, you'll get similar results. Finding and working with a mentor should be fun, easy, and very productive-you need not fly through life by the seat of your pants. ...
Views: 3137(3 votes) - The Special Force of Mentoring - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHaving a mentor I an integral part of getting where you want to go and achieving what you want to achieve, as fast as possible, with the fewest mistakes. I consider mentors to be key components of maximizing your Conquering Force. In your life, you have probably already enjoyed the help of ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - How to Have Automatic Persistence - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence In your journey from your home in California to ...
Views: 2435(2 votes) - How to Take Proper Action - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Without proper action, you can't obtain your Core ...
Views: 2589(2 votes) - How to Know You’ve Got It - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHow can you know when you are-or are not-tapping into the Conquering Force in your life? When You Don't Have It When you are not tapping into the Conquering Force, you'll feel as if you're drifting like a stick in a river. Life will take you wherever it wants instead of you controlling where ...
Views: 2389(1 vote) - Ten Habits for More Brain Power - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Alvah ParkerA recent issue of a magazine includes a list of 10 activities to boost your brain health. The list includes many activities I would call important for overall wellness. In this competitive environment there is a tendency to forget health and focus intensely on a job search. It is important to ...
Views: 2369(2 votes) - Abandon all excuses and stop procrastinating! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxStop making excuses for why you cannot or will not do something. Excuses hinder your personal growth and block all opportunities for your personal and professional success. Just do what needs to be done. Why do so many people procrastinate when it comes to doing what they must or should ...
Views: 1829(2 votes) - How To Get Your Partner To Listen - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Susan DerryHave you ever felt like you were talking to a wall when you were trying to talk to your partner? Getting your partner to listen, especially to your concerns can be difficult. Remember that you deserve to be heard in your relationship. There are some things that you can do that will make it ...
Views: 1987(1 vote) - D.E.N.I.A.L. - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Jodi Michele CooleyHave you ever heard "DENIAL is not a river in Egypt." Well I have an even better one, Denial stands for: Don't Even Know I Am Lying. It's hard to believe that denial would be classified as a feeling. I think Denial would be considered a numbing device, like Novocain for the ...
Views: 4349(3 votes) - Laying Bathroom Floor Properly - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Youri NaimarkLaying down a well-done bathroom floor can seem like a daunting task but, in fact, it can be a fulfilling task when executed correctly. Those looking to beautify their bathrooms themselves can rest assured that the mission can be accomplished because we will provide a beginner’s guide to laying ...
Views: 916 - How to Think Before You Speak - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Mary Ellen HalloranIf you’ve ever responded impulsively to a person or situation that triggered your anger, you’re familiar with the feeling of regret or guilt that followed your outburst. Once spoken, words cannot be taken back. Damage is done as soon as the words leave your lips. At best, the other person may ...
Views: 6320 - The Unlimited Power Within - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAn unlimited power to create lies within you. When you act on your Core Desires, the outcome is often far grander than you might imagine. "Outcomes are often not what I expect," said Wally, "and yet I always find myself feeling completely satisfied with the way things work out. When you have ...
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