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- Core Desires Ignite the Conquering Force - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires are the ignition mechanism for the Conquering Force. This is what a Core Desire can do in your life- ignite the Conquering Force within you. I've taught hundreds of karate students, most of whom indicated they wanted to be black belts, but few of them ever achieved that distinction. ...
Views: 2459 - Are You Using The Force Within? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThere is an incredible energy and power within each of us just waiting to be unleashed by our Core Desires-I call it the Conquering Force. To conquer is to get what we seek or overcome obstacles by physical, mental, or moral force. And force is the power to act effectively and to move ...
Views: 2337 - You Will See Results Pursuing Your Core Desire - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen trying to discern your Core Desires, pay close attention to the responses and emotions elicited by the Search Question. You could overlook a key phrase, comment, or feeling if you are not careful. Emotions are not always easy to sense or detect. Often people will answer the question ...
Views: 3080 - How to Gain Clarity on Your Core Desires - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires can free you from staying mired in deep ruts and routines. A Matter of Life and Death Craig Newton is fifty-four years old and has been overweight most of his adult life. For the past ten years he has often fluctuated between 75 and 130 pounds above the recommended weight for ...
Views: 2760 - Find Meaningful Work and Feel Fulfilled - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Alvah ParkerMeaningful and engaging work is the key to a profitable business. When people feel their work is meaningful the end result is a more productive office with a satisfied and fulfilled workforce. What do I mean by meaningful and engaging work? Here is a story to illustrate: There once was a ...
Views: 2193 - Three Case Studies on Core Desire - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltUncovering your Core Desires and unleashing your Conquering Force will cause you to live a fuller, happier, and more successful life. As you learn to identify, and pursue, your Core Desires, you may find yourself in any of these three situations. Right on the Money Once, a vice president ...
Views: 2380 - Discover How to Identify Your Core Desires - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires are those things you have your heart set on- what you want to be, have, or do most. One might think that identifying these Core Desires would be easy, but people often tell me, "I don't know what I want, please help me." This dilemma affects people of all age groups and crosses all ...
Views: 12113(1 vote) - Overcoming Barriers and Obstacles - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThere will always be barriers and obstacles between where you are right now and where you want to be. If your desire is fairly strong, you will definitely get started on it. You will probably spend a lot of money and time on it, too. You may even get most of the way there. However, the day you ...
Views: 2527 - Misleading Mind-Sets, and Powerful Heart-Sets - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMind-sets can be accurate from a rational point of view but still be wrong. For example, a management professor at Yale University once responded to a student's proposal of a reliable overnight service that it was a "concept that is interesting and well informed, but in order to earn better than ...
Views: 2700 - From Braces to Races: A Lesson in Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltBonnie St. John Deane grew up in hospitals, in leg braces, and on the wrong side of the tracks, but that didn't stop her from believing that an African-American girl, with only one leg, could learn to ski. As soon as I learned to ski a little, I set my sights on qualifying to compete in the ...
Views: 2443 - Conversation Help For When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Royane RealMy readers often ask me for advice about how to make friends and improve their conversation skills. They lack confidence in talking to other people and they get shy and nervous. Their mind goes blank when they try to make conversation. If you have the problem of feeling shy or nervous during a ...
Views: 6920(4 votes) - Karate for the Head Or Heart? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMany years ago, when I was teaching karate, I could usually tell how well my students would perform from their motivation to learn in the first place. Often it was just a passing fancy, an ego trip, or a belt. But for others it was a burning desire. Once, a university professor approached me ...
Views: 2270 - Turn On The Switch To Your Hidden Energy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAlthough many people acknowledge that we are born with an incredible, God-given power to do, have, or become whatever we want, no one has explained what it is or how to turn it on. We wonder, "Where is the switch to my hidden energy?" Your Core Desire is the switch. Having your heart fixed ...
Views: 2457 - Plus-Size Discrimination in the Media - A Big Deal - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from James BrieseKate Moss’ notorious quote, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” has been a common buzz-phrase in the American collective memory for years. Although Americans’ body mass index has risen by leaps and bounds in the past decade, bean-pole thin is still the desire for many modern American ...
Views: 5015(1 vote) - Discover How to Follow Your Heart - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen you become aware of the root of achievement, every door you wish to go through will open wide. It truly is the key to success. Whether you use it to open the door or not is your choice, something you have total control over. Whether you choose to open the door or not depends solely on your ...
Views: 3284 - A Lesson on Success from Bruce Jenner - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltBruce Jenner seemed to have it all. He was the 1976 Olympic decathlon champion who seemed too All-American to be true. He was the man on the Wheaties box and on the cover of Sports Illustrated. But in 1980, by his own account, you would never have recognized him. I was living in the hills ...
Views: 3291 - Gratification in Action - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMost people want instant gratification. The good news is that when you're pursuing genuine Core Desires, in most cases you experience constant gratification. You don't have to wait to have fun or joy when you are on the path leading toward your genuine Core Desire. Having a life in which ...
Views: 2355 - A Case Study in Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jack ZufeltA PERSONAL STORY Like Michael Jordan, I have achieved everything important in my life and work without any goal-setting. I never wrote down that I would be a professional speaker or author of a book. My background would suggest that what I have accomplished in life is impossible. I was ...
Views: 1594(3 votes) - The Source of All Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThere is a better way to achieve the success you want-a way that is simple and easy to understand because it is basic to your soul; in fact, it is the DNA of all success. It is the way people have achieved success from the beginning of time. It worked before there were self-help experts, it ...
Views: 1528(2 votes) - Where Are You Looking For Success? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jack ZufeltSuccess is not found somewhere out there-success resides inside, for each of us. You already have what it takes to succeed in life. You were born with all you need. Your birth certificate doesn't come with any guarantees of success, but when you were born you came fully equipped with talents, ...
Views: 1569(2 votes) - Midlife Women - the 3 Biggest Areas Transitioning Women Struggle With - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Deborah HayesChange…difficult or at least a little scary at any age but for the midlife woman this time in our lives can be very unsettling. The truth is by the time we reach this part of our lives we have become so accustomed to living for other people’s benefit that it can be downright disquieting when ...
Views: 2555(1 vote) - The Chocolate Love Affair - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Eva GregoryIn order to bring those wanted changes in our lives we have to change the way we are asking. Once you have established a goal, reflect on the way you are asking for that goal to occur. It is easy to state it as something you do NOT want rather than something that you DO want. For example, ...
Views: 2321(6 votes) - Let go of mistakes and look ahead with purpose - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxUnderstand that past experiences can pave a path into your purpose when you are willing to learn from the mistakes and then let them go. When you harbor anger, bitterness and embarrassment from the ills of your past, you stay stuck in a place that blocks any growth potential. You stay rooted ...
Views: 5235(1 vote) - Find your own voice - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux“All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which ...
Views: 9898(4 votes) - Top Tile Cutting Tools - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Youri NaimarkGetting the most out of any do-it-yourself home project requires having the right tools of the trade in order to minimize the possibilities of frustration and problems. Proper tools especially count when attempting to cut tile, because the wrong approach may lead to many broken tiles and thus to ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - How to Remove Pet Stains With What You Have Around the House - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Yelena GertsenovaAs much as we love our pets, stains on the carpet are just a reality of having little furry friends running around the home. Even the best trained amongst us have an accident or forget the rules every so often, but it doesn’t have to be a big deal! You don’t need any special cleaning products or ...
Views: 847 - Dream Journaling Lets Your Unconscious Speak - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyDreaming is what Sigmund Freud called "the royal road to knowledge of the unconscious." The nightly narratives of dreams, whether scary, strange, or sweet, are clues to what's happening with us deep down inside. History is full of examples citing the influence of dreams in decision-making, ...
Views: 2109(2 votes) - Remove Control Toys - An Attraction For The Hobbyist - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Andrew BimboLong ago toys were meant as playthings for children or for pet animals at home. Toys are not only a product of amusement for the children, but they also help the child to develop the mental skills. Originally we used to find key operated toys which then changed to battery used toys. Usually ...
Views: 1052 - The Real Truth: If You Do What You Love, Will the Money Follow? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jane MountroseWe’ve all heard the idea that if you do what you love the money will follow. It sounds like good news, but is it actually true? As successful holistic professionals and coaches, we would say yes and no. Following your heart is the starting point if you want to pursue a life and career that ...
Views: 1119 - Your Life Train at Transition Station - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Maryann CanditoSo what happens when you're cruising in the luxury cabin of your life train and it stops at Transition Station? Get this, the conductor boots you off the train and dumps your Louis Vuitton set at your feet. You search your pockets and purse for your tickets and itinerary but they both have ...
Views: 2808(1 vote) - Healthy Weight Loss Tips - 5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Prasant MangalampalliHealthy weight loss tips are all over the place. And the reason is obvious. Obesity is a huge problem in the United States, and in many other parts of the world. People believe they are living the good life if they can eat anything they want, and not have to worry about it. First of all, some ...
Views: 1409(3 votes) - Wedding And Anniversary Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Christian WilsonHave you ever had to buy a wedding gift for someone and been stumped for ideas? It isn’t always necessary to pick something off the wedding gift list, particularly if everything left is too expensive for you to afford. In this case you might want to go for something like a gift hamper or ...
Views: 957 - Tips to keep up with the latest fashion trends - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Christian WilsonEverybody likes to look their best, regardless of their age or size. One way of doing so is by keeping up with the latest fashion trends but how do you do that? Well, there are several tips and tricks around to help you keep up with all the latest fashions and look fabulous! Check out the ...
Views: 9371 - Improving Self Confidence In 5 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Neelima ReddySo you’re confident. This doesn’t mean you’ll always stay as confident as you are now. Time changes and whether you like it or not, people grow and they can grow better than you if you don’t develop yourself. Improving self confidence is one way for you to avoid being left out and to stay at the ...
Views: 1908 - “Hello, this is Bank of Nowhere, calling about a problem with your account”: How to Protect Seniors from Money & Telemarketing Scams - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderAnyone with a computer, an address, a telephone or a doorbell is a potential victim of some unknown entity attempting to swindle us out of our identity and money. Telemarketing scams seem more likely to target older Americans. A 1995 AARP study found half of the consumers targeted for such ...
Views: 2060(4 votes) - Be accessible - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxHow accessible and available are you? Do you get so wrapped up in your daily routine or tasks that you are not being very present and you are missing what you should be receiving or giving? So many times, it is easy to get wrapped up in our own lives, our own challenges that we are not ...
Views: 2293 - Coulda Woulda Shoulda – PART TWO: How to Overcome Coulda Woulda Shoulda Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleRegrets often take the form of Coulda Woulda Shoulda thinking. Part One of this article described the costs of 'Coulda Woulda Shoulda'. Today, we’ll continue by discussing proven ways to overcome this pattern. 1. Recognize that everyone has some regrets in life – and see how they handle ...
Views: 3924(1 vote) - Coulda Woulda Shoulda – PART ONE: Costs & Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleEveryone has some regrets in life. What differs is how people deal with them. When you regret something you did – or didn’t do – in the past, do you engage in wistful Coulda Woulda Shoulda thinking? Do you fret about how things might have turned out differently ‘if only’ you would have taken ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Habits & Practices - How to Make a Creative Practice a Habit - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleHabits often have a bad reputation...but some habits can be helpful and healthy. Stop and think about your talents for a moment. What are you not doing that would help you enjoy your talents more, get more done or be more effective? It might be a practice that worked well for you in the past ...
Views: 4535(3 votes) - Overcoming Perfectionism - Shifting to 'Good Enough' - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePerfectionists are, by definition, painfully hard on themselves. Perfectionism is a state of chronic dissatisfaction that takes a hefty toll -- and the sad fact is that few perfectionists realize what's going on. They see themselves as having 'high standards' and are blind to just how unhappy ...
Views: 4162 - An Affordable Website Design and Development - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Abhimanyu SharmaThere are many ways to get an affordable website design. There are few software which can create a website for you within fractions of time but you cannot take help of such software because you want unique and well functioning website not bunch of problems. You can get website development based ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Don’t Wait for the Money - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniIt’s normal to put off things in life until you have the money to do them. But does it have to be that way? Absolutely not! Never wait until the money shows up or you’ll spend most of your time waiting. And while you wait, you’ll be thinking about many things for which you are ...
Views: 2933(1 vote) - Time Management - How to Analyze your Time Use - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleYou’re a multi-talented person. You can weld, bellydance, quilt and author computer code. Or at least you *could* do all those things, if only there were more hours in the day and days in the week. How the heck did it get to be Thursday already? Never mind that, it’s June for heaven’s sake! Life ...
Views: 8036 - How to Overcome Phone Call Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePhone call anxiety happens to all of us: we need to make an important call. We have the number. We are well aware of the purpose of the call. As our fingers commence dialing, we sense a small cyclone of winged creatures cavorting in our bellies. Our breath shortens and a cold sensation runs ...
Views: 6946 - Boundaries, Self Esteem, and Magic! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Janna ChinBoundaries are the invisible lines that separate you from me. Boundaries are limits we set for ourselves to keep us emotionally, physically, and spiritually safe. Sad to say, but many people don't know anything about boundaries because it's not something learned in school and is rarely talked ...
Views: 5390 - Get Organized - Creative Projects, Practices and Habits - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleImagine this: you're staring at piles of items, to do lists, calendar notations and scattered supplies. Meanwhile, random reminders cross your mind -- things like, "I really should practice my tuba today", "When was the last time I submitted my reel to anyone?" and/or "I promised myself I'd ...
Views: 2978(1 vote) - How to Overcome Regrets, Disappointments & Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleAre you being tormented by a regret, a missed opportunity, a perceived mistake, a disappointment, or past hurts? Maybe something awful was done to you or perhaps you did something horrible to someone else. By focusing on bad events in the past, you're only hurting yourself more. Feel that ...
Views: 13007(2 votes) - Planning and Acting: Essential Parts to Any Achievement - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Joanne RoibuYou know what you want; you can almost taste your goal, see it just over that one mountain. Truly, if you can dream it, you can do it, and no goal is ever truly out of reach. It simply might take more planning and inspired action to get you over that great big mountain. You started with an ...
Views: 1665 - Effective Problem Solving: How to Turn Obstacles into Achievements - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Joanne RoibuEverything is going according to plan. You’ve got your strategy laid out, specific goals in mind, and a long-term plan that seems to be airtight. But then it happens, just as everyone said it would. You’re smacked in the face with your first obstacle. “Not a problem,” you say, cracking your ...
Views: 2680 - Motivation Tips - Stay Motivated on Long-Term Major Projects - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleThe first week on a major projects is like love -- exciting and new. Your motivation is sky high. Maybe the second week too. But if you’re working on a major project over a long period of time, you are likely to find your motivation flagging at some point. It can be difficult to chip away ...
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