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- Success Principle #39 : Stay Focused on Your Core Genius - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Jack CanfieldI believe you have inside you a core genius... some one thing that you love to do, and do so well, that you hardly feel like doing anything else. It’s effortless for you and a whole lot of fun. And if you could make money doing it, you’d make it your lifetime’s work. In most ...
Views: 3823 - Top Indicators of Career Success - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Barbara McRae, MCCHow excited are you about your career? According to most job satisfaction surveys, nearly 80 percent of the people working in the US are unhappy or mismatched in their jobs. Don't be one of them! You deserve to have a fulfilling career that combines what you are naturally brilliant at ...
Views: 3817 - Taking Decisive Action - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Helen ValleauOur minds are our most precious possession and what what we do with it in every instant has a significant impact on creating your vision and how you feel about yourself. Last month I suggested that you make a list of your desires. It is wonderful to know what it is you desire to create, ...
Views: 3805 - The Winner's Mindset VS. A Loser's Mndset - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from John Di LemmeWe all have the ability to make decisions that will determine the ultimate outcome and the achievement of our WHY in life! There is a very thin line between being a Winner or being a Loser. The Olympic Games are a great example of this statement. You could win a Gold Medal by beating your ...
Views: 3799(1 vote) - The Value Of Self Discipline In Life - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Mark PeterYou have probably heard about self discipline before, but do you actually have it? This article examines the importance and development of self discipline in life. The Temptation To Live An Undisciplined Life In today’s society we live in a world where temptations are everywhere. We have TV, ...
Views: 3789 - The Power of a Firm Decision - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhatever you believe is involved in improvement or success, the power of a decision is key. It will help if you understand what this really means. A firm decision is one without discord, or one that transmutes any discord that makes an appearance. A firm decision is made and a knowing ...
Views: 3787(1 vote) - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from William CottringerWhat You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. by Bill Cottringer “There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.” ~ Russian Proverb. What you don't know about a situation is what usually results in not feeling good about things, especially about the gap between where ...
Views: 3782(6 votes) - The Typical Behavioral Styles That Define An Individual - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Barbara StennesDifferent people will react to a given situation in different ways, and your reaction determines your behavioral style. These styles depend largely on how people approach a problem. Similarly, the way you interact with people and influence them is also significant. Other important factors ...
Views: 3728 - Effective Communication Skills for the Pharmaceutical Sales Professional - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Stacey HankeEight Steps to Impact and Influence Communicating meaningfully is becoming more difficult than ever before. While technology has created an ever increasing number of ways to communicate, many people are now insulated and protected. Consequently we’re losing the skills and abilities to ...
Views: 3725 - Success Secrets #3: Great Ideas Are Worthless Without Action - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from John HanlinThere are five key traits or habits that all successful people share. What separates average people from those who achieve great success can be attributed to these five fundamental characteristics that I call "success secrets". This is the third in a series of five articles, each dealing with ...
Views: 3712(3 votes) - 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: 3684(1 vote) - Anyone Can Have Their Own Home Based Business If They Really Want A Home Based Business! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Father TimeIt is true, and the first thing you have to do, is to make up your mind that you're going to do it, no matter what it takes. You are also going to have to ignore the friends and family members who will try to tell you that you cannot do it. Can you imagine that some people who are close to you, ...
Views: 3674(3 votes) - The 5 C’s Of Success – A New Era Defined - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from John TebarProgress can not be stopped. We evolve as human beings and so does our technology and knowledge base. We are no longer able to avoid the onslaught of improvements in our communications and how we relate to each other. Personal Development, Self Growth and Self Improvement are also experiencing a ...
Views: 3669 - The Traits (Qualities) of a True Champion (from ‘The Winning Mind’, ‘The Winning Edge’ and ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’) - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Traits (Qualities) of a True Champion (from ‘The Winning Mind’, ‘The Winning Edge’ and ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons’) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind ...
Views: 3617 - What really motivates adults to learn and achieve? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2010 from Ralph BrownWe know what organizations think motivates people. But the research says money isn’t an effective motivator. By the 1960s researchers were showing that paying employees a miserly wage or salary is an effective way to destroy their motivation, but once you are paying them enough, any additional ...
Views: 3614(2 votes) - The Greatest Risk Of All - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Deanne UrquhartTo dare to take a risk is to truly live. We so often have an inspirational idea that empowers us to feel electric with enthusiasm, to then simply relinquish the same idea from a fear of humiliation or rejection. An idea that is shared with us, perhaps from a higher source, is sent to inspire and ...
Views: 3601 - Developing Communication Skills - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from cedric riceThe Development of Communication Skills Communication is nothing more than getting people to understand what’s on your mind or understanding exactly what they are thinking. The successful communicator is also able to get people to follow because they understand how to motivate people to do ...
Views: 3600 - Super Ordinate Goal Strengthens Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffDo you have a super ordinate goal (SOG) for your organization; one that drives you above and beyond basic needs for your organization’s success? Is it at the core of your vision? Take the Disney Corporation as an example. One of their objectives is to maintain and build the integrity of the ...
Views: 3596 - Mastermind Your Way to Small Business Success - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Lisa MininniThe concept of the Mastermind was made famous by Napoleon Hill about 100 years ago. In his classic book, "Think and Grow Rich", he wrote about the Mastermind principle as "the coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of ...
Views: 3592(4 votes) - Now That's Awesome! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettThe Grand Canyon. The Northern Lights. The Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The miracle of birth. Any miracle, really. These are things that are “awesome.” That is to say, they inspire awe. “Awe,” according to my little American Heritage Dictionary that I’ve had since ...
Views: 3587(3 votes) - Momentum: Is Momentum An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something is moving, it can be a lot harder to stop it. And yet when something is not moving, it can be a lot harder to get it going. If a boulder was rolling down a hill for example, stopping it could be extremely difficult. If this boulder was not moving, getting it rolling could also be ...
Views: 3586 - What is Your Ideal Self and Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Mariano JaucoInspiration for the Day “The only thing even in this world are the number of hours in a day. The difference in winning or losing is what you do with those hours.” -Woody Hayes _____ Your self-concept is made up of three parts, each of which affects each of the others. Understanding these ...
Views: 3561 - BLESSING POWER: Overwhelm your life with blessings. Blessings certainly do no harm and may do a lot of good - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHave you thought about what is the greatest blessing? I think it is is the blessing of life, the miracle of life. Let us transform our life into a living blessing. Let us endow it with qualities that add to life, by being a blessing to ourselves and others. May we all be a blessing to ourselves ...
Views: 3541 - Thinking Of Selling A Business? Keep 4 Essential Keys In Mind - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonThese days, selling a business requires as much planning as starting it. After all, you spend a great deal of your precious money and time on setting up a business; and obviously, you would not like to sell it for a loss. Not surprisingly, experts say it takes a business owner a minimum of 5 ...
Views: 3539 - Discovering Your Unique Ability - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Kim Smith“The man, who is born with a talent which he is meant to use, finds his greatest happiness in using it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I’m sure you’d agree that most people spend a lot of their time doing things they’re not passionate about. As you read through the following four categories ...
Views: 3538(4 votes) - How to change yourself for the better? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to change yourself for the better? How do you improve and change yourself for the better? Do you to grow and evolve as a human being? Each and everyone of us wants to change our life for the better and change our behaviors. You should know that true change comes from within. Your ...
Views: 3530(1 vote) - Why You Don't Need a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Willie HortonI’ve been in the personal development business for nearly sixteen years and, to be quite honest, a get a little fed up when I see people, who are all over the place themselves, suddenly proclaiming themselves to be a life coach because they did a weekend course or get some online accreditation. ...
Views: 3512(2 votes) - The Ten Basics to Become a Chief Learning Officer - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Sonu ParasharChief Learning Officer (CLO), also known as highest ranking official, is a main employee in an organization. He or She guides an organization about trainings, talent management, and learning management. The job of a Chief Learning Officer has become an essential ever changing work as per ...
Views: 3496 - Amazing Facts about Subliminal Messages - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you wondering whether subliminal messages really work or not? Are you curious about how it works and what it can do? Do you know what it has done so far? Here are all the amazing facts you want to know about subliminal messages. • They ...
Views: 3495 - Do You Like to Be Challenged? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Lisa MininniFrequently, small business owners are excited to build their business, but often have lulls in their motivation. What most people don’t realize is that you derive your motivation from your natural hardwiring. When you create awareness about your natural hardwiring, you will be able to tell ...
Views: 3484(1 vote) - What Zone Are You In? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2014 from Laurie DuparAhhh…the comfort zone. That comfy familiar place where we feel safe. Here we can kick back, relax and pat ourselves on the back. Livin’ seems easy…but there is an underlying restlessness as if something is missing. Is this the comfort zone or…are we “zoning out”? Recently, I was asked to ...
Views: 3474 - What is Law of Attraction and How to Use LOA for Instant Manifestation? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Ankur Sancheti"You are, Your Attraction" --- Ankur Sancheti What is Law of Attraction? Law of Attraction is a Universal law like the law of Gravity that is impersonal that applies to each one of as at any moment of time. Think how beautifully gravity applies to us. Law of attraction says our thoughts ...
Views: 3471(10 votes) - Focus on strengths, not weaknesses - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Warren DaviesAre you conscious of your personal strengths and weaknesses? Although this question might cause us problems in job interviews, it's an important one. For one thing, it might help us to apply our talents towards areas that they're better suited. However, things don't usually work like this in ...
Views: 3466 - How To Write the Script for Your Ideal Life - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Kate CorbinIf your life were a movie, what genre would it be - a comedy? a tragedy? a melodrama? Would you want to watch this movie? Would you recommend it to your friends? If the story of your life were made into a book, where would you find it in the bookstore - with the romance novels? the success ...
Views: 3461 - “Turn Stress Into Excitement: My 3 Quick Tips to Transform Your Negative Attitude & Energy into a Personal Success Economy-A.T.M - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownEveryone is talking about “bad” times; the radio news, the TV, your friends, my coaching clients. NOT ME! Why? Because I know that what I focus on I attract. Now some people say to me, “Dr. Cindy, aren’t you just in denial or avoiding reality?” NO! That’s Not MY REALITY! There’s a ...
Views: 3450(4 votes) - Leadership Principles - Kill Blame Culture! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Terrie AndersonTruly Great Leaders expect maximum productivity from everyone! In High Performance Teams absenteeism is very low, productivity is high, and people are busy doing what they should be doing to contribute, they are entirely relaxed about the leader and see him or her as part of the team, rather ...
Views: 3439 - Change your Mind by Changing your Perception & Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Rita BotesLearning how to change your mind is one of the best tools or skills to learn, to help you: • Calm you down when you’re feeling stressed. • Change your experiences of situations in your life. • It may open up new possibilities that you hadn’t thought of or seen before. • Let you appreciate ...
Views: 3426 - The Opening Statement to get you Those Sales - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Frank O'TooleMy name is Liam and I want to introduce myself and my product. I will tell you what the secret is to a better water system. I want to talk to you about this; I hope you will listen…….blah blah blah. Now in all honesty we have heard these types of opening statements before but have we ever taken ...
Views: 3422(3 votes) - 6 Ways to Meet New People in a New City - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Joshua UebergangIt's hard, showing up alone in a new city, whether you're in town on business indefinitely or have relocated to a city permanently. It will be easy to succumb to the doubts, to stay in your shell, to let yourself feel overwhelmed by the circumstances, but the quickest and easiest way to meet new ...
Views: 3385 - ***One Voice Matters -- Yours! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to improving your presentation skills, only one voice matters – yours! Have you ever considered what your speaking voice is saying about you? Have you ever listened to a recording of yourself? No, I mean listened, truly listened to how others recognize your voice. Most people ...
Views: 3366 - How to Multi-Task Successfully - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANFor most of us achieving calmness in our lives is a worthy and desirable, albeit somewhat lofty goal. A friend shared with me the following formula to achieving inner peace, something she heard on a popular TV show. “The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and ...
Views: 3357(6 votes) - Keep 'The Secret' a secret - why it is wrong - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Mark EyreMany of you will know about one of the iconic books of the recent self-help movement, the 'Secret'. Indeed, to call it a book ignores the DVD and the CD's that bear the same title. It also ignores the movement of disciples that has sprouted up around it. Now, as one who judges a group at ...
Views: 3352(5 votes) - What do we really mean by Thinking Outside of the Box - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from cedric riceThis term has become popular within the last few years and makes a lot of sense but my question to you is this: Are you capable of thinking out of the box? We generally solve problems based on what we know to be true and what has worked or seemed to work in past experiences. Now generally this ...
Views: 3351 - Build Rapport within Seconds - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Alexandria JoyHave you ever met someone for the first time and felt an immediate connection or felt uncomfortable with them straight away? Researchers from New York University found that we form opinions about one another in the first seven seconds of meeting. First impressions count! Whether we like it or ...
Views: 3328 - How to leave a legacy of excellence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Ozias Mucheriwa“No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.” Calvin Coolidge When we go through life we subscribe to different value systems; some people place much emphasis on having a lot of money. Some consider relationships to be more important than ...
Views: 3318(4 votes) - How to Respond rather than React, the basis is Responsibility! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerRespond and responsible have the same Latin root [re 'again', spondere 'to promise']. You can respond when you take responsibility. This is a decision that you are accountable for your circumstances, which doesn't mean you're to blame. Be Responsible Without taking responsibility, you ...
Views: 3308(1 vote) - Self Made Millionaire Mindset-Venture into the Process of a Self Made Millionaire - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bobson St PierreEvery person wants to be a self made millionaire and for this they try to strike the cord in many different ways. Usually when one thinks of self made millionaires, you get a posh sketch of a high paid entrepreneur or a filch banker featured on the wall street journal. Every person in this world ...
Views: 3308 - 5 Tricks to Maintaining Momentum toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Donna Marie ThompsonWe all have goals – some are very difficult, while others are less so. How do you keep on track with all of your goals? What is the secret to meeting every goal every time? One of the biggest challenges we face in setting and reaching our goals is that many of us have too many goals going on ...
Views: 3293(3 votes) - The Causeway Catastrophe - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bill KingOne of my first memories of fearing bridges was shortly after I started driving. Crossing bridges in a car was not too bad as long as I was riding, but when I started driving, my fear of bridges started to get a lot worse. Eventually, I could manage the smaller bridges but would avoid the ...
Views: 3291 - So Much to Do, So Little Time to Do It! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneWe recently received a phone call from one of our clients. She was frantic. She couldn't get it all done. There were so many deadlines. There was so much to produce, and there was so little time. We had a conversation with her and within 10 minutes, she gave up feeling overwhelmed, had gotten ...
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