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- What Do I Really Want and How Can I Find It? - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonI was working with an executive coaching client the other day developing a strategy for the next steps in her career. For reasons unclear to me, I thought our discussion was off course. Was I not asking the right questions? Not hearing the underlying comments or insights? Influencing her answers ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Yes, There Is A Short-Cut To Success! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Linda Zander, The Success PackagerUntapped Strategies for Success in Today's Market "Desperate times require desperate measures" I overheard someone say the other day. I was standing in line to order my late afternoon Latte at a well-known coffee establishment and the buzz in the room wasn't from the caffeine, it was from ...
Views: 1423(8 votes) - Happiness and Success: The Ironic Root - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Clint SidleUnfortunately most of us pay attention to the wrong things when it comes to happiness and success. We want to believe that success and material gain bring happiness, but more and more studies show that neither financial gain nor winning the next promotion brings lasting happiness. These things ...
Views: 1422 - ***The REAL Key To New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from David Leigh WeberIt’s that time of year again when people make New Year’s resolutions and swear up and down that they will both follow and succeed at them. That’s why gym membership skyrockets every January, diet plan sales soar, and so on. Everyone has the best intentions, and tell their friends and families ...
Views: 1421 - Do You Know What You Want For 2011? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp““He (or she) who fails to plan, plans to fail.” ~ Winston Churchill Do you know what you want for 2011? It sounds like a simple enough question but, do you REALLY know? Or, are you going about life on autopilot and not really thinking about what you want out of life? When I lecture at ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - 7 Tips to Achieve What You Want in Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochDreamers are thinkers. Achievers are thinkers and doers. If you want to accomplish great things in your life, then you must decide what you want, and then take action. Here are 7 tips to help you achieve what you want in life, and to convert your dreams into reality. 1) To begin the ...
Views: 1420 - Giving Great Corporate Gifts Is Key To Building Relationships — Here's How To Do It - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2018 from John RuhlinWe all know how it feels to receive a wonderful gift. It makes us feel like the gifter truly understands and appreciates us. That feeling doesn't end with personal gifts, though — a great gift is a sure way to impress business associates as well.No matter the field, networks are the key to ...
Views: 1420 - How Much Do You Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Dawn AngierWe all do it—at least some of the time. We put off doing things we need or want to get done. Heck, I even wanted to put off writing this article. As I write this, the sun's shining and the wind is a perfect 10-12 knots out of the south. My boat is tied up in her slip while I sit here ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - The Effects of a Power Outage - Light-en Up, Power-Up and Be Nice! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Mary Jane ParisHappy Spring everyone! It’s so good to finally see the daylight well into the evening hours! It’s time again to shed our winter gear and Light-en Up and Power–Up in attitude and spirit. There is still much uncertainty out there as we continue to turn the corner of this recession. We don’t ...
Views: 1420 - The Success Puzzle - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Fred FordWhy do so many struggle with success? Perhaps the best, and somehow least obvious, answer to that question is: they have never defined success for themselves. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, how on earth are you going to find it? While studying a chapter from Wallace Wattles ...
Views: 1420 - 7-Ways to Turn Around A Bad Mood - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Carrie GreeneI met Valerie at the Charlotte Airport. She welcomed me to the “Happy Zone” when I walked into a store to get a bottle of water. I found my drink and went to the register where Valerie waited. She said, “Welcome to the Happy Zone” again, and rang up my purchase with a huge smile on her ...
Views: 1419 - Self-Contemplation and Success - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Ruth HegartyAs promised in my note above, my “article” today consists of a series of questions that will help you contemplate who you are, who you want to become and continue to be moving forward. Take some time this week (and continue to do this process on an ongoing basis) to just sit and allow these ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Success Comes Easily When We Ask the Right Question - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Linda McPharlinIf you are finding success to be elusive and difficult to reach in relationships, money and careers, or happiness in general, you might be asking the wrong question. Often we as human beings ask “What’s in it for me?” whenever we are faced with any given opportunity. It seems to be this way in ...
Views: 1419 - Success Strategies: The Go-Givers Way to More Traffic - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Melissa GaltEach teleseminar or webinar that I host, I am always most excited by the comments and questions I get from participants. What I see consistently is a huge relief from you when I deliver just great content, no pitch, no hitch, and no catch. So take this lesson and learn to do the same for your ...
Views: 1419 - The Universal Principles of Success Defined - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from James Renford PowellThese success principles I write about, teach and help people identify and verify are actually the Universal Laws of Life. Each has many facets like the face of a well cut diamond. Where do they come from? Who instituted or caused these Laws to be in effect? How do we know they are the ...
Views: 1419 - How to be an Optimistic Pessimist - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from David SamuelNegative is really positive. Accept what is and you will never be disappointed or fail. Generalities are the rule, we must play by the rules. Humans are unreliable. Know this and they are without failure, and you will be without failure. Everything is destined to fail and be destroyed, ...
Views: 1418(4 votes) - Learn to set and Keep Goals - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from cedric riceAs I write this article I write it knowing that setting and keeping goals is my own personal weakness. I have a definite sense of direction and work diligently but I know that if I wrote my goals down and followed a systematic plan to accomplish them I would do much better. When you break your ...
Views: 1418 - The #1 Secret Of Magnetic Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Zoe RouthHave you ever been around someone who seems to generate their own positive stratosphere? Someone you can't help being drawn to, appreciating their words of wisdom as well as their very presence? I've had a few coaches that fit the bill. And the odd stand-out colleague. They're the ones where you ...
Views: 1418 - The One Absolute Requirement For Becoming Valuable and Successful - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Rand GolletzLast week, I was listening to one of our pop culture icons/movie stars being interviewed on a talk show. The questioner reviewed the star’s laundry list of very successful films, paused and added, “and then there was __________ (the star’s only bomb).” The star winced a bit, agreed that it was a ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Why Argue? Disagree and Increase your Personal Power Instead. Part 2 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou argue when you both decide the other person is wrong. Two people are needed to argue, yet stopping an argument actually only requires one. You both insist you are right, which causes the argument. And from the viewpoint you each have on the issue, both of you are right. But are you ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - You can Still Win - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from cedric riceEven if you are late in the last period of the game you can still win. Never give up on the possibility of scoring no matter how bad things may seem to be. Sometimes all it takes is a good bounce of the proverbial ball to turn things around. If you are in the right position you can be the one ...
Views: 1417 - Hold an Ideas Txtversation - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia Henderson"Have an idea for the open house at your downtown property." "Great. But I’ll be out of town on business. Can you handle?" "OK. Will call your assistant to help me. Need keys and voucher." "Perfect. Call me later with details. I trust you!" (Txtversation between two professionals familiar ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Invite Harmony into your Life - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonInviting harmony into your life means that you will need to exert a little more conscious control over your habits and lifestyle. I believe that if you are to truly become a fully actualised individual, you need to look beyond the obvious, on-going commitment to lifelong learning, consistent ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Victim to Victor: An Amazing “Steam Punk” Shift in Focus - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe other day, a good friend of mine gave a talk in which he described how he overcame his addiction to alcohol, and it basically came down to this: he decided he had a choice. To ease the pain of life by drinking, or to choose happiness. To stop looking at everything that didn’t work in his ...
Views: 1415 - Grow Your Business Your Way - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was sitting in my son’s high school psychology classroom on back to school night. I was listening to the teacher talk about what the kids would be learning. He asked if there were any questions. One of the parents asked, “What’s with the map?” I looked at the wall and realized the map was ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Is Your Mind Your Enemy: Do You Escape in the Illusion That YOUR truth is THE Truth? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2014 from Rand GolletzFor over forty years, Lou Tice helped corporations, non-profits, sports teams and individual athletes achieve success. As the founder of the Pacific Institute, Lou's thinking on the subject of personal development led to his creating tools and technology that supported people like Kirk Gibson, ...
Views: 1414 - Managing The Anxieties Of Making New Friends - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Some people get very anxious when they try to make new friends. Meeting new people for the first time and trying to develop new friendships can be very stressful if you are shy or not outgoing. Here are some suggestions on how you can make new friends without getting anxious ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Positive thinking: 6 typical speech mistakes. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sergey NovikovEvery word in the language has a certain meaning, not only semantically, but also emotionally. And learning how to use positive formulation is the best way to self-realization! Let's analyze the typical mistakes often made in speech. So, they are... 1. Habit of generalization. It can ...
Views: 1414 - Why Experience Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |One year while watching the NFL playoffs, an Old Spice commercial came on which featured a confident, dapper, middle-aged man. He was sitting on a chair in front of a lit fireplace with his legs crossed, striking a rather debonair pose while looking directly into the camera. He then delivered ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - How to Create Systems for Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Julie GraySystems are simply ways of automating or structuring processes so that they can occur without so much thought or attention—and by more than just one person, so that the business can continue to run if you decide to take a vacation. Figuring Out What to Systematize For most of us, ...
Views: 1413 - Leaders Are Accountable - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Vernon Myers“Everyone has a boss…,” from the President of the United States, to the assembly line worker in a factory. Leadership and accountability go hand-in-hand, you can’t have one without the other, in fact, leadership without accountability is akin to a dictatorship; accountability without leadership ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - An Effective (no brainer) List Building Tool - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffDo you know what one of the most effective list building tools might be? Your email signature line. The area where you can add your name and other details below email messages is valuable marketing real estate that you can use to create awareness about your business and attract potential ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Becoming An Every Day Leader - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Justin FlunderLet’s face it, in our personal and professional lives, we want to feel fulfilled and successful in terms of who we are and what we do. For many people, we are full of zeal in our 20’s and early 30’s, and then something happens. Our perceptions change. The way we think and the way we act ...
Views: 1412 - Hey! LOOK HERE! How to Focus Your Life and Your Business - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Kat Von RohrTo accomplish any objectives you set, you have to focus. Plain and simple. Specifically, you have to be able to focus on the things that are essential to your business. That’s what separates the opportunity seekers online from what I call “strategic entrepreneurs.” The opportunity ...
Views: 1412 - How to Grow Your Business and Stay Sane... at the Same Time! - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWe’ve all been there: wanting to grow our business but not knowing what to do or how to do it. There are so many options and tasks to do each day; it can feel like you’re going crazy (I’m not the only one, am I?!) Instead of being pulled in ten different directions, there are a few simple steps ...
Views: 1412 - Living Your World Class Life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Janet Christensen"Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose."? Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France Living Your World Class Life Last ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Use These Five Methods To Find Personal Growth and be More Successful Through Reading - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2017 from Leon EdwardIf you haven't picked up a book lately, you might be surprised to find how much you can learn through reading. You can start a new life with the proper knowledge, if you just pick it up. If you want to succeed, take some time to read. What you can learn is amazing. Let's take a look at how it ...
Views: 1412 - Why PHP is always the priority for Web development - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2019 from Tarun NagarRetrieval of the success in this competitive era is both tough and easy. Tough because every business is reaching over the larger population of the world. Bringing the hyper-customized strategy is more complex with the different set of customers everywhere. A business has to make the ...
Views: 1412 - Motivate Yourself by Encouraging Your Friends - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Terrie AndersonSometimes we sit and listen to a friends ideas, or a new business they have started, or a goal or dream they have. We want to help them, so we usually start by ensuring they understand all the pitfalls that they may face, and the challenges that may stifle them. We want to protect them and help ...
Views: 1411(2 votes) - S.M.A.R.T.E.R. not Harder - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Charmaine HammondDeveloping goals both for the company and the team, as well as for individual performance improvement, are essential for business success. Goals keep the team moving in the same direction. The process of setting goals takes time and focus and dedication from everyone involved. The following ...
Views: 1411 - Stop Judging 2010 and start Dreaming about 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Nil CelenThis is the time of the year which we judge our previous year and make decisions about the next one. I guess we all want a fresh and powerful start to the next year. No matter how you spend 2010, everything can be different in 2011. Why shouldn't it be? If you have learned a little about using ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - ***Balancing Top-Down and Bottom-Up Change Processes - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Grass-roots change presents senior managers with a paradox: directing a 'nondirective' change process. The most effective senior managers in our study recognized their limited power to mandate corporate renewal from the top. Instead, they defined their roles as creating a climate for change, ...
Views: 1410(15 votes) - 12 Ideas For Thriving In The Future - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Janet ChristensenI recently heard a presentation by Jim Carroll, a Canadian futurist, made to a group of business people from the technology sector. He affirmed what we all know – that things are evolving at a rapid pace. For example: The volume of knowledge is doubling every 8 years. A person taking a science ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Obligations - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from David SamuelWhen you go to the restaurant, you go with an empty stomach. They give you food, you give them money. There is the emptiness, which is filled, and then what is given gets something in return, money for food. When a child is born, it is empty and helpless. The parents give it food, shelter, ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Success: Do Some People Want To Be Successful To Avoid Themselves? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile success can mean different things to different people, there are also different reasons as to why someone would want to be successful. And what makes them want to be successful can not only have a big impact on whether they are able to achieve what they want to achieve, it can also define ...
Views: 1410 - ***Change or Be Changed - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesGeorge was 53 when he had his first attack. He'd smoked for almost 40 years, was badly overweight, had an extremely high fat diet, and handled stress poorly. This warning shocked him into joining a smoking-cessation program. George and his wife also learned about healthy eating and improved ...
Views: 1409(15 votes) - Zigzag Your Way to the Top in 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Sarah HathornIn response to the growing number of recent corporate downsizings many large companies have adopted an organizational structure that involves fewer layers and levels of corporate hierarchy than we saw during earlier decades. In order to adapt to these new developments it is important for ...
Views: 1409(3 votes) - ***From Phase of Life to Way of Life - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The fatal metaphor of progress, which means leaving things behind us, has utterly obscured the real idea of growth, which means leaving things inside us." — G. K. Chesterton, British author, Fancies Versus Fads Marti was driving through her neighborhood to work one morning when a genie ...
Views: 1408(14 votes) - BrainPower, Personal Power, Freedom Power - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziWhat is it we do not understand, and what needs to be understood, that is the intelligible question we must ask ourselves when our brain runs wild in search of certainty. The human brain, unique in the entire universe in its complexity, composed of over 200 billion nerve cells. Each cell has a ...
Views: 1408(3 votes) - Fear and Reason Do Not Mix - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie Williams"In civilized life it has at last become possible for large numbers of people to pass from the cradle to the grave without ever having had a pang of genuine fear. Many of us need an attack of mental disease to teach us the meaning of the word." William James. We have all heard the seemingly ...
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