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- The Key to Success May Be to Find the Right Resources - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Linda PucciI have long been a believer in the importance of having the right resources. That's why I named my business the Inner Resource Center. I have long believed that you can accomplish anything if you have the right tools. In fact, with the right resources, you can transform your life. And you ...
Views: 1504(3 votes) - Where Are You Right Now? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2007 from John RowleyLet’s get right to the point. Anything in life worth pursuing will require some investment of energy on your part. Did you know that most people don’t fail in life because they lack the ability, the intelligence or the skill? They fail because they run out of emotional, physical and ...
Views: 1504 - How Staying Positive Brings Greater Success - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from TJ PhilpottFor anyone, staying positive typically promotes a better mood and health due to the reduced stress you feel! Another huge benefit of having a positive mental attitude and the topic of this discussion is how it can help you achieve your goals! This is NOT to say a positive mental attitude is all ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Conscious living tips - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanThere is no doubt that people who live consciously eventually become happier and successful than those who don’t. Like every other thing that can be developed and learned conscious living is a skill that can be acquired through knowledge and practice. In this post I will tell you about 5 ...
Views: 1502 - Elements That Are Crucial to Achievement - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochMany of us are familiar with the process of formulating and writing down our goals. But how many of us actually achieve these? Besides setting goals, what are the crucial elements to ensure that we achieve what we set out to do? We have heard, learned and studied all about SMART goals, and ...
Views: 1502 - Use Goals To Change Your Dreams to Reality: Six Simple Steps For Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckFirst say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~ Epictetus We all have dreams: visions of the possible, probable and seemingly impossible. Setting goals is the key to turning your dreams into reality. Goals help you recognize your progress and allow you to ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - A 5 Point Checklist for Successful Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithOnce you know what you want in life, how do you go about getting it? That's where goal setting comes into play. If you've ever tried to set goals in the past and failed, or ever felt frustrated or overwhelmed when it came to goal setting, you'll find the following 5 point checklist to be ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - Avoid These 6 Ways That Stop You from Being Successful plus Must Do Proven Success Habits - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Leon EdwardSuccess is something that all of us desire. Success needs work and effort. You require to get rid of specific things as these will trigger you to be not successful in attaining any objectives you set if you desire to be effective. Being too Rigid: if you are too stiff in your thinking and ...
Views: 1500 - Well-Intentioned Messages: It’s For Your Own Good! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia Henderson“You want to start your own business? That´s terribly risky.” “You want to go where? But that´s so far.” “You want a new what? Now, that´s not very practical.” “You want to leave a ‘good job’ for that idea? How will you take care of your family?” Any of this sound familiar? From whom do ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Automation: Time Saver and Convenience Maker, but Don’t Forget This One Thing - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Lisa MininniInformation technology has changed the way the world conducts business. A letter that once took weeks to get from Point A to Point B is now delivered instantly with a mere push of a button. Automation has also made it possible for small businesses to streamline their processes, get a handle ...
Views: 1499 - Do You Know Where Your Intent Is? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Noelle NelsonMost of us think of intent as a “kind of” “sort of” thing: you intend to go on vacation, but you really don’t do much about it. Or you intend to go to the market, but some other errand got in the way. Or you intend to ask your boss for a raise, but you got cold feet and chickened out. Which ...
Views: 1499 - A Brief About Working of SEO Company - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Deepali RastogiThere is a regular rise in the number of people creating their own commercial website or online business because of good expected return from online customers. These have also brought about new and a myriad of different services that help businesses achieve their desire. It is a young industry ...
Views: 1498 - Excuses, Excuses - What They Reveal About PeopleSubmitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Parents are well-acquainted with excuses and reasons. After all, they get exposed to plenty of them while raising their children. Some children become adept at making excuses from the time they learn to talk. Left unchecked, the pattern becomes habit forming and lingers into adulthood. It also ...
Views: 1498(5 votes) - Failure – It’s a Good Thing - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Oli HilleDid you know that statistically the people who are the best at anything have had the most failures? Let’s look at an example. If you are a reasonable skier you can go from the top of a run to the bottom without falling over. But if that is all you do, you improve very slowly. If however you ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - How Does Brain Management Look at Recession - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Shannon PanzoUse Your BRAIN ! This is an exercise in the application of Mental Photography (ZOX) I like to paint pictures. More precisely, I like to paint pictures for you to have some idea what it would be like for you to be using Mental Photography. And, if you already use Mental Photography, how to ...
Views: 1498 - Is Michael Phelps Ready to Beat the Current Champion Meichtry? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Loren Fogelman"You must love what you do. Your heart must be in it. Without enthusiasm, you cannot work up to your fullest ability and potential; you're just going through the motions. And just going through the motions won't bring you to the level of competitive greatness we seek whether in basketball, ...
Views: 1498 - Masterminding Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, do you know that a group’s effort is stronger than an individual’s effort? When you want to transform your life today, join groups or teams with the same interests as yours. Unlike when you are working alone to change some aspects of your life, a group effort is stronger and harder ...
Views: 1498 - Wired in a Wireless World - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen ReismanRecently, the Blackberry system went down for around 12 hours. That meant that every Blackberry user could not access their email for 12 whole hours, causing chaos, frustration, and withdrawal-itis. This lack of connection created such an uproar that the New York Times devoted precious space ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - Learn how to Walk on Water - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from cedric riceLearn to Walk on Water If you have lived to see adulthood you probably know that sometimes life can throw some real serious curveballs our way. There is no such word as fair because life will do whatever it pleases whenever it pleases to whoever it wants to do it to. Sometimes the good suffer ...
Views: 1497 - Modern Day Heretic - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Susan Crampton DavisI decided to be a modern day heretic when my lifetime of professional and personal experiences told me we are going about career fulfillment all wrong. I concluded we don’t need more free sodas, flex hours, or a louder declaration that bringing our strengths to work can solve today’s biggest ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Three Simple Steps to Build Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Kate IrwinIf you want to build confidence and improve your self esteem there are some fairly simple steps you could take today to begin the process. It’s true. In the time you would normally spend worrying about your self-image and cursing your limitations you could be well on your way to a better ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - Why Problem Solving Doesn't Work in the New Era - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickOnce in a while I run into a paradox in life – when in order to achieve something I have to do what feels like the total opposite. Recently I’ve discovered that in order to achieve a certain type of success I’ve had to stop focusing on solving the problem and surrender into it. Now the ...
Views: 1497 - Reinventing Yourself - Follow Your Bliss - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Toni LaMottaWould you like to be following your bliss? What are some ways you can figure out what it is that you really want? I’ve been coaching clients for years with what I call the Smile test. I simply ask them to tell me what they are now doing or being and then what they THINK they might want to ...
Views: 1496 - 5 Whiteboard Moves That Kill Sales - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhiteboard sales conversations are transforming presenting around the world. How can you get the most out of your whiteboard presentation? Find out the 5 moves that alienate audiences and kill sales. For years, sales professionals have relied on PowerPoint to get their message across. This ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Take Action! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from John Rowley“The great end of life is not knowledge but action.” Thomas Huxley The world doesn’t reward us for what we know; it rewards us for what we do. For those that are in control of their own destiny, action is the key. On any given day by the coffee pot in most sales offices ...
Views: 1496 - The 8 Elements of Wealth to Attract into Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Merrin RobinsonThis post was inspired by an article I read by Robin Sharma, an author of 10 bestselling books on leadership and personal development. He regularly speaks to corporations and has developed a model on the 8 Elements of Wealth. To me, wealth has never just been about how much money we had in ...
Views: 1496 - Can Happiness Can Turn-Around a Fowl Mood? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Marilyn SuttleFriday started out great. A few of the ladies in my family came over to decorate and prepare for my neice's wedding shower planned for the next day. Just after the ladies went home, it started to rain. The rain turned into a raging thunder storm. My whole neighborhood lost electricity. At ...
Views: 1495 - If You Don't Ask, The Answer is Always No! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Charmaine HammondMaking an ASK (defined as a request) may not change your team, business, or life exponentially, but not ASKing will ensure the status quo remains. Making a request or an ASK can have a significant difference in the quality of your business, team, or life and help you quickly achieve what you ...
Views: 1495 - Your Olympic Performance - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Theresa BehennaAs the world’s eyes focus on the Vancouver Winter Olympics our minds are filled with hopes and aspirations of the athletes: the glory of victory, the agony of defeat, the dreams that are fulfilled or crushed in a matter of seconds, the years of training that bought them to this moment. Can you ...
Views: 1495 - [1-3 of] 7 Essential Elements that will Guarantee Radical Success in Life! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from John Di LemmeIntroduction When you hear the word “anatomy”, what do you think about? Do you think of the body and what you actually see? How it’s made up, the structures, what’s there? Sometimes even with visible anatomy, if someone has an illness or sickness, they may have to go in for an X-ray or an ...
Views: 1495 - A Sure-Fire Way to Gain Respect and Admiration at Work This End of Year - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartThe fourth and last quarter of the year is often the most critical to obtain a good annual review or a promotion, because it comes right before review time, and people, including managers, tend to remember recent events better than older ones. However, Q4 is also the most stressful, fast-paced, ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - When You're Ready to Quit, Just Do This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceNo matter what it is you want to do with your life or what goals you have there is bound to come a moment in time when you just want to quit. The realization of your goals takes time, effort and sacrifice. There are lessons to be learned along the way and parts of your character that need to be ...
Views: 1494(4 votes) - Who Do I Get Motivated? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Recently I spoke to a group of wonderful women at Dress for Success in downtown Pittsburgh. They asked some very intelligent questions with a similar theme that I hear often from people going through a transition. “How do you get motivated when you just can’t seem to get going?” ...
Views: 1494 - ***Balancing Technology, Management, and Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order." — Alfred North Whitehead, 19th century British mathematician and philosopher As Achieve (my first consulting company) was working with our Clients to implement Toward Excellence (the cultural change ...
Views: 1493(35 votes) - Progress: Key to Success Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Richard OnebamoiProgress, progress, progress is the name of the game my friends. For, progress, is key to success motivation. Everyone that I know wants to progress and move forward uninhibited in any way possible. It’s unbelievable the level of frustration, unhappiness and dissatisfaction that ensue from the ...
Views: 1493 - Taking Action – What Holds People Back - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhat is it that keeps people from taking action to make their dreams their reality? Often times a person, maybe even you, will establish certain goals to accomplish while even devising a plan and then go no further! One thing is for certain, to become successful at any endeavor you choose ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - EXECUTIVE PRESENCE: WHAT IT IS AND WHY EVERYONE WANTS IT - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Rob JacksonWe all know someone whom we consider – consciously or unconsciously – to possess that important characteristic known as “Executive Presence. These are the people who absolutely command a room when they enter it – they are warm and welcoming and put others at ease with their positive body ...
Views: 1491 - How to Build a Value-Based Sales Team - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Doug DvorakThe emphasis on value based selling is more important than ever before. With the recent economic climate, finding and selling prospects has become a greater challenge for many sales organizations. As a result, some have seen a slowdown in growth and meeting objectives. For this reason, the key ...
Views: 1491 - The Business of Spirit & Matter - The Eagle & The Condor - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraWhen I awoke at 4:44am, it was Easter morning of 2006 and I felt the presence of life all around me. The light from my headlamp seemed to startle me more than the herd of elk I was camped in the middle of! They raised their heads all around me and seemed as uncomfortable with my presence as I ...
Views: 1491 - Why Some People Succeed And Other’s Don’t - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from sam sanderHave you ever wondered why some people are successfull and others aren’t? Or have you ever said “I’m not like them – I can’t be successful? Well I’ll let you in on a little secret – anyone can be successful. YOU can be successful. But there are a couple of things you need to know. First of ...
Views: 1491 - "Visualization Point!" - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Ginger London,The calling or assignment that God has purposed for your life has the potential of becoming something "great" for God. This means that your purpose has some great expectations attached to it. In raising your expectation level to believe that you can accomplish the assignment means starting at ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - 4 Keywords to Keep Ethics in Public Relations - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Cyndee WoolleyWhen corporations or celebrities make a major gaff, many individuals assume they call the spin doctor to clean up the mess. While there are a few bad apples in every industry, a true professional lives by 4 key words to maintain ethics in their public relations practice. These are the ...
Views: 1490 - Engage Your Workforce: Use Conversations Not Dissertations - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffCommunication that successfully engages and focuses the workforce means getting off your soapbox so you are accessible. This means interaction and conversation – not unapproachable dissertation. Nineteenth century communication methods such as lecturing, impersonal written missives and top ...
Views: 1490 - It's Just Gravity - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Rand GolletzPicture this: A light plane goes down in the Arizona desert. A team from the NTSB descends on the scene to investigate what happened. After three months of rigorous study and analysis, they're ready to report. They call a news conference. The NTSB administrator approaches the podium. You've seen ...
Views: 1490 - The Multiplier Effect, Part I - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Hollis PolkI’m a roadie for 2 days a year (which is about all I can stand) as a volunteer for the Sausalito Arts Festival. I work the stage crew, which in general is hauling equipment, food and ice for the performers, and being additional security for the gates to the backstage areas. (BTW, the ...
Views: 1490 - How Much Is Enough - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2007 from Toni LaMottaI’m always looking at the ways people reinvent themselves and how they live. One of my mantras in life has been “how much is enough”. It seems that most of us never feel like we are enough, or have enough. I’m also clear that it is the very nature of our spirit to grow ...
Views: 1489 - Pressing the Same Elevator Button and Wondering Why You're Not Moving? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoI was visiting my son, Chris, in the hospital. I found my way to the elevator in the Main Lobby and pressed the up button. The doors slid open and I stepped in. I pressed the button and the door opened. I thought someone must’ve pushed the elevator button outside. I looked and saw no one, ...
Views: 1489 - Putting Your Money in Focus - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Karen MonroyI am not a great photographer. I am okay with that fact, knowing that I am good at many other things. You might not be a great photographer either, but I bet you know that you can't fix the focus of the picture after the picture is taken. You are that astute, right? I have one of those ...
Views: 1489(18 votes) - The Qualities to Achieve Balance Required for Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from David SamuelThe quality of your actions and the results are relative to the level of awareness that we possess. A strong character is the foundation and roots that hold up the massive structure of a complete human being. "Character is Destiny" Heraclitus, Pre-Socratic philosopher These ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - What is it? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Charmaine HammondWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "Stress"? How do you define the word "stress"? I have asked hundreds of people these two questions, and the answers continue to surprise me. However, the responses always seem to fall under these four categories: people, situations, outcomes and ...
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