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- Discover the Satisfaction of Seeing How It All Fits Together. Part 7 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe effort you put into overcoming your self sabotage increases your personal power. If you allow the self sabotage mechanism to win, you feed it - which improves its inner strength and decreases yours. So whenever you just know you should do something, that's a great opportunity to increase ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Don't just Agree, Make Sure You Understand. Part 6 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThis Personal Power series has explored some crucial distinctions. You've seen how personal power grows rather than being increased from outside. That gaining experience is a big secret of success. Just knowing about something won't change your life. The lasting benefit you gain by investing ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - Conventional and Authentic Knowledge, the Powerful Difference. Part 5 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerConventional Knowledge The previous articles in this Personal Power series discussed some differences between the logic of the outer world and the intuition of the inner world. You've seen how something can be both right as well as wrong, rather than either right or wrong. This resembles the ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Your Inner World is Very Different. Part 4 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerBe Logical Our society teaches that it's right to be logical and, when dealing with the outside world, being logical is indeed very valuable. There's always at least one opposite, and logic deals very well with the opposite. You can change your life by investigating the possibilities and ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Interviews With Successful People - Jack Magee - Lightweight Shock N Awe British Champion - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperLast year I heard about a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter known as Jack Magee that lived in the area and was intrigued to hear more about this man and his sport. Starting the column Interviews with successful people provided the perfect outlet for me to be able to make contact with Mr Magee and ...
Views: 2366 - Taking Action for Success - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie Johnson“The purpose of man is in action, not thought" Thomas Carlyle One of the main thing's I've learned over the past 6 years since I handed my notice in, stopped being an employed manager and first thought seriously about developing my own business is that taking action is even more important ...
Views: 1328 - Truth, the Source of Inner Power. Part 3 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf you are following this Personal Power series, and have experienced the increase in inner power possible, then you've already seen the big advantage of changing your perspective. Recognize the Source of Personal Power When you come across a fundamental truth, something within you ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Set Your Priorities for Success in Business and Life - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Mitch TublinHave you ever climbed up a ladder which was over 25 ft. high? Then, when you are near the top, you have to stretch up and reach to unscrew a spot light, and then step and reach out again to replace the old bulb with a new one. As you climb up the ladder you look at each rung and step to make ...
Views: 945 - The Key to Improving Your Results is to Become More Powerful. Part 2 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThis Personal Power series started by simplifying the complexity of life and seeing that there's no free lunch. Just as you don't benefit by delegating your exercise, you can't change your life by delegating your thinking. Personal power is crucial, it enables you to produce desirable results ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Human Resources Help - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Herbert CatronEmployees often rely on members that perform Human resources help. This department acts as a go-between the employer and the employees. The job requires excellent customer service skills and discretion. The staff often are involved in highly charged emotional events and must keep cool in a ...
Views: 733 - You can't Delegate your Workout, nor Delegate your Thinking! Part 1 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerLife is difficult. What an awesome start to psychiatrist Dr. Scott Peck's seminal book, The Road Less Travelled. So Much to Learn! Life is also complex, so much to learn and so many rules to follow. There are so many laws and regulations on the books in America it's been said that, reading ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - How to Talk To Successful People - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Eduard EzeanuSuccessful people can be hard to talk to. Nevertheless, it's particularly important to know how to talk to successful people, because the value these people can have in your life is much bigger than the value of your average Joe. And you can learn this. Most individuals are intimidated by ...
Views: 3776(1 vote) - Seeing sense, the feeling of satisfaction once you appreciate how it all fits together - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou can See Sense Once you realize how something fits together and makes sense, you say you see sense. And you actually do, you get the picture. You know it stands to reason since it has the ring of truth. When you get the picture, your context suddenly expands and that enlarged knowing ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - Business Tips for Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Ed SlininNo one can deny that the economy is rough. At the same time, though, no one can deny that this is a cycle that we all have to endure. The economy goes up and down. It will be really good for awhile, and then it will be really bad. The state of the economy depends on a number of different ...
Views: 811 - The Evolution of a Woman Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffMy son came home from his first week of middle school with a lot of excitement about his new history class. Turns out they are studying “early man,” the evolution of life and its many changes. This got me thinking about the evolution of women entrepreneurs and the different phases we go through ...
Views: 1185(2 votes) - What Features Go Into A Successful Custom & Professional Business Card Design? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Jara jelissaThe main purpose of creating a custom business card design is to evoke a feeling how your business is different and better than other competitors. Large scale companies believe paying extra is worth to achieve individuality for their company. The printing techniques and usage of high quality ...
Views: 779 - Presentation Tips: 8 Methods to Grab the Attention of Your Audience - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiIn this age of information overload, the window of opportunity to keep your audience’s attention gets smaller by the tweet. How bad is it? It has been reported that we are bombarded by the equivalent of 174 newspapers of data a day. No doubt about it; we constantly battle a tidal wave of ...
Views: 2526(1 vote) - Procrastination – Why We Do It And How To Stop - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Rhonda RabowWho doesn't procrastinate from time to time? Most of us are guilty of putting off tasks like filing our taxes, cleaning the closets, calling the doctor for a check-up, or even sending out a monthly newsletter … like me ; ). It can become more of a problem when it comes to things like deciding ...
Views: 2322 - If Only is a Very Common Thought - Does It Do any Good? Part 3 in the Inner Motivation series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAs you saw previously in this Inner Motivation series, everybody has both a negative and a positive side to their character. The Cherokee Indians say you have a black wolf strenuously promoting the negative, and your white wolf gently advocating the positive. Following the black wolf has arduous ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Can You Really Dream It Live It? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Cynthia HatcherLife is a journey. There are so many questions to answer. What is your destiny? What is your purpose? What are your goals? What are your strategies? Now I am here asking another question…can you really dream it live it? In life there is choice after choice. Sometimes we choose wrong. ...
Views: 1325 - Inspiration and the Origin of Negative Consequences. Part 2 in the Inner Motivation series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe Cherokee Indians say that everybody is internally motivated, as you saw in part one of this Inner Motivation series. They know that, along with everybody else, you have both a white wolf and a negative black wolf to provide internal guidance! Do you Just Know? When you just know ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Are You Focused on The Target for Success in Business and Life? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Mitch TublinOften people who begin their own business, or say they want to start their own business, are not aware of the simple fact that, by definition, a business is set up to make a profit. There is money exchanged for goods or services which is intended to eventually exceed the amount spent on the ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - An Inspiring Take on What Influences You! Part 1 in the Inner Motivation series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAre you internally motivated? The Cherokee Indians say that everybody is, not just the self-motivated! They know that you have both a black wolf and a white wolf giving you internal motivation. Are you Self-Motivated? The self-motivated decide on their own goals and then pursue them. They ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - 10 reasons why Andrew Carnegie was materially and spiritually successful - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWHERE DOES SUCCESS COME FROM? Behind every successful man is a team of people – past, present and future. You probably have heard that “Behind every successful man is a woman.” It is certainly true that a good woman can really help a man to be successful, but the truth is that behind every ...
Views: 4481 - 5 Strategies to Help You Stay Focused and Be Productive - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Carrie GreeneHunger, noise, temperature, surroundings, energy level and overall health. All of these impact how well you function, your productivity and the quality of your work. It doesn't matter what your business plan or marketing strategy is, the one thing that will make or break your bottom line is ...
Views: 1595 - Elements Critical to Success in Starting a Career Counseling or Coaching Private Practice - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Monica J. OothoutIn contemplating a future career as a private practitioner in the career counseling or coaching field, it is necessary to perform an abundance of research. Moreover, planning ahead for such an endeavour is prudent, and the counselor or coach must be motivated to research relevant field ...
Views: 2952 - Live the American Dream - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Ed SlininFrom a very young age we are told that we can do anything. Our teachers and parents are constantly reassuring us that anything we want to do is within our grasp. One day we may want to be firefighters. Our parents and teachers smile and buy us a red fireman's hat. The next day we may want to be ...
Views: 1193 - Are You Willing to Pay the Price? Part 3 in the Most Important Question series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerHaving chosen your most important question, see the previous articles in this series, there are some crucial related questions for you to answer. Actions have Consequences Are you prepared to pay the price? Your actions will provide the answer in due course, yet to ensure your future has ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - Do Something Different to Create a Breakthrough - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffAlbert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” It doesn’t matter if you are facing unfinished projects, complicated finances and debt, poor relationships with family members and co-workers, or wellness issues. If you want change and ...
Views: 1705 - Do you defer gratification by doing it now or later? Part 2 in the Most Important Question series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou saw that there are four important questions which you can ask yourself as you make a decision. Those questions, from the first in this Most Important Question series, are: Do I feel like doing it? Do I want to do it? Is it me? Do I want the results that doing it will bring? Which ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Five Steps to Success as an Internet Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from john richardsTo launch a successful online business, marketers must obtain a basic foundation of knowledge. They must also apply that knowledge appropriately. The following steps are a foolproof recipe for success: Step One The first step to working online is finding a good business opportunity. ...
Views: 891 - Increase Your Success Online by Selecting the Best Digital Marketing Agency - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Alan smithFinding the best in terms of quality, quick turnaround time and best prices is not an easy task. There are lots of companies that offer interesting packages for digital marketing services. There are many talked about places in terms of companies that are professional and that have innovative ...
Views: 577 - Will Certifications Create Business Success For You? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Mitch TublinAre you caught up in the circle of certifications? Do you think a certification will set up you and your business for success? There are governing groups who say they will certify you and your organization in just about anything. It is understood to practice law each State requires their Bar ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - How do You Choose to Do What You Do? Part 1 in the Most Important Question series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerMaking the right choices is a crucial secret of success in life. But how do you make the decisions you make? How do You Make your Choices? Some people muddle through without a viable strategy to give them the results they want. Then they're surprised when those results don't show up in their ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Why Custom Essay Writing Is Important For Students - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Custom Essay LabCustom Essay Writing has become a very popular task over the last few decades. The primary reason is due to improve in need of custom published documents. The increase in need is due to the difficulties associated with academic article composing. Many learners cannot fulfill the various demands ...
Views: 952 - Do you just Know About It, or have Authentic Hands-on Experience? Part 4 in the Do What Works series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo Only What Works To achieve the results you want, you need to do what works and not to do what doesn't work. And it's your job to ascertain which is which! Once you know the difference you'll be more effective in achieving your goals. When you have experience in a field, it's natural to ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - Top 10 Mobile Application Testing Tools You Should Consider - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from frank martinWhen I was completing my professional degree in computer sciences we came to know about a term; “Palm Computers” and now days we can see them in action in form of Symbian, iPhone, Android and Galaxy. Despite of just me, everyone out there can seriously notice that palm computers have totally ...
Views: 1411 - How do you Know What Does Work? Part 3 in the Do What Works series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo What Works, and Don't Do what Doesn't Work is easily comprehended and provides enormous guidance. But it doesn't tell you what to do, that's where you come in. You need to make that decision. Your job is to ascertain what works, and what doesn't work for you. Which means the secret of ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Coach Jim Harbaugh’s Lessons For You - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Rand GolletzJim Harbaugh has been successful at every level in football. In college at the University of Michigan, he was an All-American quarterback. As the leader of the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts’ offenses, he was known as a modestly talented but gritty, independent and inspirational ...
Views: 3930 - Understanding The Power of Influence - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisThere is a theory that essentially states that being in a positive or negative environment could have a powerful influence on you. In easy terms, by just being in its presence, essentially changes your nature. When we come into contact with other individuals, we need to have the wisdom and ...
Views: 1260 - If You're in a Hole, then Stop Digging! Part 2 in the Do What Works series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerStop Digging! Not doing what doesn't work is a fundamental secret of success. This focus on effectiveness is behind the simple aphorism: If you're in a hole, then the first thing to do is to stop digging. This is the natural law that many politicians in many countries just ignore, they run ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - SUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN: You can make it happen. Here’s how. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN There is a proverb that gives a warning: This is an accident waiting to happen. A dangerous situation has been created and it is inevitable that an accident will happen, sooner or later. Let’s reverse this idea and let us do all the things that will lead on to ...
Views: 1490 - Performance Management – The impact of not addressing issues - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Martin SmithIn a previous article entry (Performance Management – Managers need to be role models) I discussed the significance and importance of Managing Performance in a team or organisation and, in particular, looking at the role of the leader or manager in doing so. But what are the consequences of not ...
Views: 1925 - The Key to True Success in Life - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Barry HammerThe Key to True Success in Life My advice for achieving true success in life is, do not worry about achieving apparent success and avoiding apparent failure. Worry is an expression of fear, which anticipates and attracts bad results. Worry is an attempt to control situations, which only ...
Views: 1087 - Interviews With Successful People - Mark Simmons - Taekwondo Champion - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor many years, I have seen the dedication and the passion that Mark Simmons has towards taekwondo, I remember having a conversation with him many years ago and it became clear that this was someone who knew what he wanted to do and where he was going, there was a certainty about him. When I ...
Views: 2523 - Ways to Run a Successful Business All Year Long - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Mitch TublinDo the seasons impact how you work or how your business functions? Many businesses are impacted by seasonality in terms of the products they provide for sale. There are ways to even out seasonality for your business in the products for sale business, and the service provider business ...
Views: 866 - A Surprisingly Novel Idea - Doing What Works! Part 1 in the Do What Works series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou want success in whatever you choose to do, and the secret of success is to adopt principles which enable you to be successful. The old adage says that all roads lead to Rome, and it's indeed true. But it's generally not explained that some roads are more direct than others, they'll get ...
Views: 1775(5 votes) - Where's Your Focus? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Carrie GreeneI like to believe that I know what's most important to concentrate on. After all, the reason people hire me as their business coach is to help them get focused, set priorities and keep them motivated and productive, so that their projects get done and their business grows. So why have I felt ...
Views: 1767 - Excellence Comes from Within and Without - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffSteve Jobs, past CEO of Apple, said it best when he proclaimed, “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.” Is excellence your strong suit at work and at home? Do you think excellence stops when you walk through the front door where ...
Views: 1863 - Give your Word more Power! Part 5 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou want what you want, which you get by using the three tools of creation: Thought, Word and Deed (action). The more power in each one, the more it helps you achieve your goals. The more you desire, the more you need your Word to contribute to its achievement. So increase the power of your ...
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