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"People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character," said Ralph Waldo Emerson. This being so, you may want to ask yourself what your belief of the ... Views: 1350
Are you someone who loves to attend personal development courses? Well, you are in luck because I am just like you. I don’t mind people calling me a course junkie, because I know that I have personally benefitted from many of these. Today, I would like to share with you a bit of my life’s ... Views: 1350
I started rethinking about the state of the country and the economy this weekend when my kids started a lemonade stand. They made $12.50 each for 4 hours of work. It brought me back to my childhood that involved not only a lemonade stand, but also an earthworm farm, handmade fishing lures, and ... Views: 1349
Many of us are talented, driven, highly functional, and just very good at what they do. Yet, it is still not uncommon for some of these people to decide to move away from their jobs despite really enjoying many aspects of their careers. The main reason is that they feel that some of the things ... Views: 1349
Ten keys to overcome success limitations. Success, however it's defined, there are those who still far from its shores because of success limitation. Everyone that I know desires to be successful in one or every aspect of his or her live at one time or the other. For some it has been a thrilling ... Views: 1347
Human beings are creatures of habit. We seek the things we want with the least possible disruption to our lives; hence we tend to resist change. The choice is straightforward - make a positive change for life... or pay the price!
As management guru Tom Peters once put it: "Change is ... Views: 1346
Coaching, we don’t need no stinkin’ coach… in the old Humphrey Bogart classic, ‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’ some bandits pretending to be Federales have parnoid Fred C. Dobbs (Bogart) cornered at a gold mine he was mining.
Dobbs (Bogart), from behind the cover of a bolder, ask to see ... Views: 1346
Have you ever had a bad day?
I know, dumb question. Of course you have. Everyone has, and even more important most of us continue to have them. In fact, lots of them!
So, have you ever wished you knew how to turn a "bad" day into a "good" one?
Once again, dumb question. Of course you ... Views: 1346
Sunday, December 29, 2002 is my Birthday. I thought I would do something different again this year. I want to give YOU, as a gift from me, the Top Ten Greatest Lessons I have learned this year. I hope you enjoy them. Let me know what you think.
1. “Surrendering to God” is the greatest thing you ... Views: 1345
What is more important: technical skill or a solid mental game? Both! If you don’t have the technical ability to play a particular sport, it does not matter how strong your mental game is. Golf is an especially difficult game because there are so many aspects to it: driving, long irons, short ... Views: 1344
OK, you’re not exactly “sitting” on it since it’s in your mind, but you get the picture. The goldmine you are sort of sitting on is the knowledge you already have about what you do and probably use every day. As an entrepreneur, you have expertise that you are probably taking for granted. This ... Views: 1343
Lets us tell you the most innovative areas in which cash, time and exertion will be invested in by the ventures. These trends are relied upon to significantly affect on endeavors and may require large investment.
cyber-security
1. Automation
Automation has turned into a vital part of ... Views: 1342
Raising awareness is critical for a non-profit. If people don’t know your non-profit exists, they are unlikely to donate funds, which means you will struggle to do your work effectively. Many small non-profits are deeply committed to their cause, but they don’t have the budget that ... Views: 1342
How do YOU define Success?
Everyone wants to be successful but the image and the meaning of success is very different for different people. It is crucial though that before you start seeking success your clearly discover your definition of success. Remember, it must be your definition. Don't ... Views: 1342
A must-read book: Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich.
Someone gave it to me as a joke, but it was a catalyst that changed my life. Being rich took on a whole new meaning for me. It went far beyond the accumulation of money and material possessions. Hill spoke of being rich in experience, ... Views: 1341
Whether it’s making a prospecting call to a promising business contact, giving an informal “elevator speech” to a networking group, or attempting to close a transaction, there are certain key moments when putting your best-dressed foot forward really matters. Some of life’s fortunate people ... Views: 1341
Be A Leader - The Power of Example
This is the first application for Creating Champions, part of a series of blog articles with the overall theme of “When your staff succeeds, so do you.”
I’ve searched the learned halls of the internet and the depths of my brain for a good, short ... Views: 1340
The first secret to success and prosperity is BE AWARE.
Be aware of your creative power, as you are a creative being.
Be aware of your choices, because they do affect your results.
Be aware of your conscious thoughts, as they are just like seeds that you plant in the ground. They are the ... Views: 1340
It’s the wish of anyone in MLM to encounter the maximum level of Network Marketing Victory in their lives. In this blog post you’re going to be taught the 5 Millionaire Mindset beliefs that should be accepted for a more desirable run in this vocation.
When most people first sign on into this ... Views: 1340
What do you need to do to be successful? If you are searching the net you may feel that you need to sign up for the latest affiliate marketing programme. Or perhaps you need to be a member of the latest MLM scheme. On the other hand it may be that you need to follow the directions of the latest ... Views: 1340
Fear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ... Views: 1338
"I'm going to exercise three times per week." How often has that statement, or something similar, been on your To Do List? I see this a lot with clients. They usually tell me that it requires tremendous discipline or willpower or scheduling.
What if it was easy? Can you believe that adding ... Views: 1334
Clearing Clutter
I live in what I have always considered a pretty clutter-free home. But after reading Karen Kingston's book “Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui,” I've realized I can still do with less. I started last week. The little clutter I have already cleared has had a surprising affect on ... Views: 1334
Communication:
1: A process by which information is exchanged between individuals
through a common system of symbols, signs or behavior.
2. Personal rapport (a relationship characterized by agreement, mutual understanding,
or empathy that makes communication possible or easy.)
-Merriam ... Views: 1334
People say to create a success mindset and 'Just chase the things you really want in life'!
The road to a success mindset is truly one created with barriers and many of these are truly things that nobody likes to refer to. It is actually time we dealt with them ...
Here are truly top five ... Views: 1334
As strange and odd as this may sound, your “mind,” as opposed to your “brain” is, figuratively speaking, divided into two parts. These parts are invisible, and dramatically different, yet they must work together if an individual is to live an exceptional life. The two parts are ubiquitously ... Views: 1333
You work so hard to create the life you dream of living, but do you have enough Success Esteem to actually allow all that goodness into your life?
Over the years, I have seen far too many highly competent and highly confident people work tirelessly to create success, and yet when success ... Views: 1332
You may have a core “switch” set to keep you safe. What if self-sabotage is actually your switch doing its job? Maybe it’s time you give this a closer look.
You can apply what follows to any area of your life where you feel attaining success is a struggle, but let’s start with ... Views: 1330
Your focus plays a HUGE role in your ability to become a success or for that matter your lack thereof! You see our ability to achieve success is a matter of the quality of effort we are able or willing to put forth! This effort requires that we stay focused to not only be more productive but to ... Views: 1329
Irrespective of the economic climate, it's always critical to find new ways for increasing an organization's sales output. In many instances management tries to achieve this with additional resources and training programs in order to help their sales staffs perform at higher levels. When these ... Views: 1329
In Part 1 I discussed the first step in the process of reprogramming your negative thinking, beliefs and behaviors - develop awareness.
Before you can ever hope to make positive changes in your life, you need to know just what's going on with your thinking and how you're contributing to the ... Views: 1329
Ever since the profession of coaching has entered the arena of mental health services, the topic regarding which profession is better suited to assist which individuals – coaching or therapy continues. Each branch provides evidence in support for their efficacy and pros and cons have become a ... Views: 1328
As I contemplated the topic of my personal journey of transformation, I was guided by my late grandmother to look up the definition of “transformation”. (She was a great word enthusiast, so I knew there must be a significant point she was making as I prepared to write). Upon my research, I ... Views: 1328
I am sure you are familiar with metaphysics and the power of thought, which is: what we think about we bring about, like attracts like, positive attracts positive. And so, what happens in our life, we have created it with our mind, conscious and subconscious.
Some people wonder what the ... Views: 1328
“That’s a career-limiting tie” was the first thing my boss told me as he began my six-month performance appraisal. He wasn’t joking. He then went on to list the reasons why I didn’t fit into the company and why I should look for a new job. No question about it: I ... Views: 1327
I was listening to the MSNBC on the radio the other day when a feature came on entitled, ‘The Good Life’. They proceeded to discuss a $14,000 dessert being offered in Sri Lanka that included, amongst other things, an aquamarine. No kidding. This is how MSNBC characterizes the good ... Views: 1327
The Gallup Global Survey 2011 results show that only 18% of Australians say that they love their work. This is a dismal scenario for companies because happy employees bring better investment returns, sales and numbers. And even until today, the big bosses say that it's "lonely on top".
So if ... Views: 1326
Quite simply, business owners and entrepreneurs are not created equal.
Now, before you get all defensive on me, because, judge for yourself…..
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most proficient, rate yourself for possessing the following traits - that are in no particular order.
· ... Views: 1324
Do you get depressed when you meet an obstacle, and toss in the towel? Are your goals unrealistic, making them impossible to reach? Or do you start projects, but don't finish them? These weaknesses oftentimes derail your goals.
Dr. Cloud, a noted Christian psychologist, explains on his CD, ... Views: 1324
What are you afraid of? Are your worries preventing you from getting things accomplished in your life?
Everyone has fears and many people let those fears stop them from doing things that may prove to be worthwhile or even lucrative.
How can you turn your fear into a positive force in your ... Views: 1324
I remember when I was introduced to the concept of “business networking” when I started my first business. I thought, I will NEVER be able to do this. I remember getting ready to go to my first networking event and whining to my husband (then boyfriend), “I was miserable at this kind of thing ... Views: 1324
The title of this article is a quote from Robert Pirsig from his book “Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals.” Mr. Pirsig is best known as the author of “Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance,” widely regarded as the best selling philosophy book of all time. I highly recommend both books (for what ... Views: 1323
Your business success online is contingent upon a lot of things but none more so than your own preparation and mental attitude! Locating profitable markets or developing terrific products are important for sure in terms of becoming successful online but it's what you do with these 'efforts' that ... Views: 1321
I love to do things that stretch me out of my personal comfort zones. I have been doing that a lot lately. Being a successful entrepreneur and business owner means, you have to step up and step out! You can’t rest in your comfort zones.
It is great when you can find something that is FUN ... Views: 1321
I have a picture on my desk that was given to me by a friend. It is a close-up of a stream in Sedona, Arizona and in it is the rush of the water and a few rocks. Obviously when I look at it, I can almost hear the water and see the white of the stream as it flows downstream. When I get upset ... Views: 1321
Have you ever put off doing something that you knew would benefit your business because you felt the investment was too big?
If you want a profit breakthrough here’s a surefire way …
Invest time in learning, brainstorming, planning, and executing. Invest money in those things, ... Views: 1321
Self-regulation is your ability to keep your impulses and disruptive emotions in check, and also to think before doing something. It is also one of the 5 elements of emotional intelligence (recognizing your emotions, managing your emotions, understanding other people's emotions, motivating ... Views: 1321
Unlike fear of failure and fear of rejection, being afraid to succeed can be far more insidious because it is almost always unconscious. Fear of failure is one of the greatest blocks to success, in every aspect of life. Everyone is closely familiar with fear of failure on some level. The fear of ... Views: 1319
“Confidence is preparation. Everything else is beyond your control”
According a survey, one person in every 5 people is preparing for bank jobs. What may be the reason for this ratio? Well, the reason is bank jobs have the best of careers with extravagant privileges for the employees. Bank ... Views: 1319