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- I have not failed; I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'Leary“I have not failed; I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work!” - Thomas A. Edison Failure is a bit of a dirty word in Irish society. The fear of failure is the main reason that people do not take a risk and open up their own business. “But what if it fails?” is what is said when you ...
Views: 2233 - Melting Mental Blocks to Success: 7 Steps Closer to the Top - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stephen BurgessWhy do so many people struggle to succeed? Why do so many of us fall short of the potential we know we have? Why do we keep repeating the same steps hoping for different results? You first have to remove the mental blocks you keep stumbling over. You will recognize them but you must take ...
Views: 2233 - What Does Success Mean to you? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhat is success? Have you got any idea what success means, what it means to you specifically? Explore the idea of success for a moment and try to decide what it means to you. Does it mean? 1) Having power and fortune. 2) Fame and fortune. 3) Following your dreams and loving what you ...
Views: 2233 - Making the Shift From Resistance to Acceptance - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaI've only been in the workforce for 6 years. It took me 6 years to understand the principles of passion, happiness and freedom. And guess what? I'm still not done! I've learned that what I know today is not what I will know tomorrow. I am a constantly evolving being in a constantly evolving ...
Views: 2229(1 vote) - Commitment: Why Do Some People Fear Commitment? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough one may want to commit to a relationship, it doesn’t mean that they feel comfortable doing so. On one side they may have to have the need to be with someone and at the same time, it could be something they fear. And while this could be something that only has an impact on their ...
Views: 2227 - Live Your Passion By Taking Advantage of Your Opportunities - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Linda PucciI frequently work with people who want greater meaning in their lives. They want their lives to count. Sometimes they are bored; sometimes they feel trapped by their everyday life; sometimes they just want to find greater happiness or meaning. This has lead me to think about the importance of ...
Views: 2224(3 votes) - What Is Causing Greed? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen“No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power!” - P. J. O'Rourke A couple of months ago I attended a presentation ...
Views: 2221(4 votes) - Does Success Change You? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Michael BeckImagine this scenario... You spend years working hard to succeed. During these years, you have some success, mixed with lots of false starts. But you never really reach the level of success you dream of. And then something shifts. Everything begins to work, and your fame and fortune take ...
Views: 2218 - Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Mastering the "Inner Game" of Lead Generation - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Maya BaileyPart 1: The Problem I have found in my 14+ years of coaching Real Estate Professionals, that the ones who are flourishing are the ones who have mastered the “Inner Game” of lead generation. They feel confident about picking up the phone, they market themselves consistently, their pipeline ...
Views: 2217(19 votes) - 4 Keys to Goal Attainment: Vision, Map, Motivated Action, and Celebration - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Sheri HoffThe 4 Keys to goal attainment are: creating an inspired vision; developing a well-organized map; moving through actions steps while intrinsically motivated; and celebrating your success which sets up future success. Create an inspired Vision. Your vision is an umbrella that covers your life. ...
Views: 2216(2 votes) - Self Discipline, A Key To Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Robert DarbyDiscipline Or Indoctrination Many of us associate the terms self discipline with images ranging from a grocery list to managing a giant construction project to memories of Mom and Dad trying to get us to conform to the norms of society. But what is self discipline really? And how does it ...
Views: 2216(1 vote) - Avoiding Failure Does Not Lead To Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Young KimA common theme among my clients is the fear of failure. They are so afraid of failing that they are unwilling to press the "go" button to get their lives started. Ironically the fear of failure usually leads to more failure. The fear of failure can lead to procrastination, perfection ...
Views: 2215(5 votes) - Why is Change So Difficult for Us - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Mariano JaucoWhy is change so difficult for some of us? For me, it’s usually fear of the unknown or feeling safe with the status quo. For others, it might be feeling comfortable with the familiar or being satisfied with who they are. The reality is we are constantly changing for better or worse. The ...
Views: 2215 - How To Develop Clear Objectives That Work Every Time - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhether you are developing goals and objectives for a grant application, during a strategic planning process, or for your staff members or team, there are four items you need to remember to ensure your goals and objectives are easy to understand and implement. To illustrate these items below, I ...
Views: 2214 - 6 Must Have Pages Every Virtual Assistant Website Needs - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Hilary BrooksThere are certain components every virtual assistant should have on their website to create an effective online presence. Here are the six things that, as a virtual assistant, your website should not be without: 1. Home Page Your home page is the page most of your visitors will land on. It ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - Meet Roy Halladay – The Phillies Mr. Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Rand GolletzIf you’re not a baseball fan, you may not know his name. Here’s a primer: He’s the best pitcher in baseball. That’s not only my opinion; it’s the overwhelming opinion of his peers. Complete games – Halladay. Innings pitched – Halladay. Earned run average – Halladay. Average wins per season – ...
Views: 2209 - How the 13 Universal Principles of Success Relate to Each Other - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from James Renford PowellThe Universal Laws are literally aspects of the Creative Force some call God. The 13 Universal Principles are a series of applications of the Laws to what we can understand as the Creative Process. We can begin to understand a great deal about ourselves and the Creative Process when we identify ...
Views: 2207 - Surprise: When You Are Slightly Off Keel You Are At Your Best! - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from William CottringerSurprise: When You Are Slightly Off Keel You Are At Your Best! By Bill Cottringer “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” ~ Oprah Winfrey. I am sure I am not the first person to discover this powerful reality, but…You are poised to be at your best ...
Views: 2205 - Relationships Are the Cornerstone of My Company's Culture -- Here's How to Make Them Yours, Too - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Kim PerellI'm excellent with numbers, but reading long documents full of important details is another story -- my mind tends to wander before I absorb all the information. Instead of letting my business suffer, though, I built a relationship with someone on my team who truly loves reviewing contracts and ...
Views: 2202 - How flexible are you? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow flexible are you? Do you know someone who sees only his way of doing things and no other way? Do you know that flexibility is one of the main keys to success? There is a study that was done on mice to know how flexible they are and how they would behave, so the ones who are in charge ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - Success And The Disciplined Mind - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Robert DarbyA Consciousness Of Mind When we talk about a well disciplined and managed mind, what are we really talking about? Do we mean the tightly controlled and narrowly confined mind of the person consumed by fear? Or are we talking about a mind under the direction of a strong will being applied by ...
Views: 2200 - Your Answer to What Am I? is Fundamental to your Success. Part 5 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe secret of success, as you saw in the previous articles in this series, is neither what you have, nor what you do. To use this secret and change your life you first need to authentically know what you are. Have you spend enough time contemplating the crucial question asked earlier: What Am ...
Views: 2196(3 votes) - Overcoming Failure – It’s A Challenge That You Can Overcome - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Ewen ChiaYou may have heard of people encouraging you to bounce back from defeat or hardships. Well, talk is cheap, and I do not know about you, but sometimes, I struggle with trying to be resilient. However, over the years, I have learnt that overcoming failure is possible. It is a challenge in itself, ...
Views: 2195(1 vote) - Where Do Beliefs Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ty BennettThe Last Supper was painted by the Italian artist, Leonardo DaVinci. It took seven years for him to complete the project. The figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ were painted from living persons. The live model for the painting of the figure of Christ was chosen first. When it ...
Views: 2195(2 votes) - How to Succeed by Using Discipline, Visualization and Delayed Gratification to Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggSuccess has different meanings to different people. Whether you strive for success in your career, family or personal life, you must exercise discipline and delayed gratification to accomplish your goals. To be successful in any area of your life, you have to set goals, and work hard to ...
Views: 2194(2 votes) - 5 Super-Effective Ways to Tighten the Budget - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyIf you're constantly struggling to make ends meet on your current income, it might be time to tighten the budget. Unfortunately, many people cringe at the idea of budgeting, believing it means living like a miser or going without the things you enjoy. In reality, there are some simple and ...
Views: 2191 - How to Become a Superhero in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dave NealSo you’re not more powerful than a locomotive? Who cares? Just saw the superhero movie, Kick-Ass, and it raised an intriguing question: just because we’re not superhuman, can we lead superheroic lives? I believe the answer is yes, and I believe we can do it in five easy steps! (Okay, they’re ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - ***Journalist for a Day (Morgana goes undercover) - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Morgana RaeI have a habit of saying “yes” to adventures. Then I have to deal with what I got myself into… Last week I said yes to being a “journalist” at a super-exclusive conference in Los Angeles, where I was invited to interview some of the most outrageously successful innovators on the planet–people ...
Views: 2186(3 votes) - Your Board of Directors - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Zoe RouthSo the poop has hit the twirly thing and you're feeling kind of narked about life and all. Who do you turn to for advice? Better question, who is worth turning to for advice? If you've got a sage and sober wizened old soul in to ring up, then kudos to you. Maybe you've got a wise old dad ...
Views: 2186(4 votes) - ~ Why Success Seems So Hard ~ - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Larry AgrestoThink back to when you were about to make a major change in your life or take on a big project. Let’s say you’re getting re-married, uh-oh, now that can be a big change. How about changing careers, starting a new business or moving your family. Can you feel the fear and trepidation resurface, ...
Views: 2185(4 votes) - A NEW PERSPECTIVE: Overcome Procrastination, Relieve Stress And Balance Your Life NOW! - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownDo you get caught up in the daily grind of working and working, and doing and doing, and carrying-out your responsibilities, obligations and the mile-long list of tasks you have written down, knowing sometimes that it is next to impossible to complete, however you have the expectation that you ...
Views: 2184(1 vote) - Online Self Help Tips For Overcoming Failure - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Ewen ChiaThere is a quote by the late Zig Ziglar that goes “remember that failure is an event, not a person”. How many times have you felt guilty over a failure that you may have experienced? I would like to encourage you with these online self help tips for overcoming failure. We are all human so we are ...
Views: 2182 - Why Some Religions Are Dying While Others Are Thriving - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from William CottringerWhy Some Religions Are Dying While Others Are Thriving By Bill Cottringer “Religion is to do right. It is to love, it is to serve, it is to think, it is to be humble.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson. If you want to know a real secret worth knowing about success, look at the religions today ...
Views: 2179(2 votes) - Interviews With Successful People - Ben Wright – Professional Stuntman And Actor - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAfter having interviewed a number of DJ’s and producers, I thought that it would be a good idea to interview someone from another profession. So after hearing about a stuntman from someone I know, I thought that it would be great to interview him. Through typing his name into Google, I was ...
Views: 2178(1 vote) - Overcoming Barriers to Success, the Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Noelyne JonesIf you are not being as successful in life as you would like then it is time to stop and analyse the situation so that you can overcome the barriers. Step 1 is to identify the barrier. What is it that is stopping you from being successful? What is the problem? This is the diagnostic stage. ...
Views: 2173(1 vote) - Rubbing Up Against Everything - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Joni CarleyAt a Greendrinks networking event I met a guy in the heating business. He asked me if I ever wondered why a certain temperature in the summer feels fine but in the winter feels chilly. He explained that the walls and objects are literally using us as a heat supply. We rarely think of our own ...
Views: 2173(1 vote) - Simple Steps for Becoming Authentic - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from SadaNam KaurThere are many different levels to our being and the key to deep happiness and success is to live from the level of your authentic self. This means that you use everyday occurrences in your life to become more and more connected and aligned with your authenticity. There are a number of different ...
Views: 2170 - How To Orient Your Life Towards Success - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Todd RhoadAchieving the success we want is probably one of the most difficult challenges we’ll ever face in our lifetime. For most of us, success is often a moving target. Our current perception of our needs almost always sits center stage, giving direction to our internal focus. I say perception ...
Views: 2168(1 vote) - Link between Posture - Self Confidence - Success - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Nil CelenBefore you ask the ways of success or what to do to be successful, you must judge your self confidence. • Do you want success in any part of your life? • Do you want to succeed in any of your plans? • Do you want to succeed in your job? • Do you want to be successful in your ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - Own a Business? 6 Challenges to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Andrea NovakowskiYou might not think the owner of a computer services firm would face the same day-to-day problems as someone who runs a childcare center. But in reality, no matter what type of company you own, certain universal challenges are almost guaranteed to crop up. In my 17 years as a business coach, ...
Views: 2166(1 vote) - Millionaire Mind - Conversation with a multi Millionaire - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Leo FosterTHIS TRUE STORY WILL CHANGE FOREVER the way you look at millionaires, the millionaire mind, making money and success! Meet Andy, a low level manager at a super-market. During his free time, Andy is busy chasing some new business venture all the time. Every time you talk to him, he has ...
Views: 2165 - Possess a Burning Desire for Success - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2014 from Virend SinghA BURNING desire is one of the most important success factors; perhaps the first key to success. To have desire is one thing, but to have a burning desire is another thing entirely. All success stories begin with a burning desire. The extent to which you succeed in any endeavour is largely ...
Views: 2161(2 votes) - 8 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurial Author - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOne of the most daunting challenges facing any new author today is coming to terms with what it takes to get their book into the hands of readers. The problem is, despite all that has been said and written about the challenges associated with publishing and selling books, there remains a vast ...
Views: 2158 - Exemplary Success - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Lyndsey ShafferWhat example have you set? What is your legacy? Will others who stand where you once stood be able to follow your path to success? The chronicle of you is more important than you could ever imagine. To give the gift of hope and inspiration to another is priceless. To empower another person ...
Views: 2158(6 votes) - Maximizing The Subconsious Mind - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from John Carinci“ Maximizing The Subconsious Mind” “The power to move the world is in your subconscious mind. Your subconscious mind is one with infinite intelligence and boundless wisdom. It is fed by hidden springs and is called the law of life. Whatever you impress upon your subconscious mind, the ...
Views: 2157 - 10 Ways to Crank Up Your Success Esteem in Under 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Troyann WilliamsSuccess is a journey not a destination. When you are building the successful life you desire it’s very "human" (i.e., "normal") to experience occasional moments of self doubt and feeling down. When you recognize one of these low moments you can crank your SuccessEsteem™ back up to a power ...
Views: 2157(2 votes) - 5 Habits of Insanely Charismatic People - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyWe all want to be the person in the room who everyone gravitates to and who seems to perpetually captivate their audience. However, cultivating an image of charisma can seem like quite the challenge. If you want to improve your image, try these five habits of charismatic people on for ...
Views: 2156 - Program your mind for success - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Dia ThabetProgram your mind for success Do you program your mind for success or failure? Which thoughts do you usually let in your mind, positive or negative? Any frustration, depression, sadness, or lack of enthusiasm you might have is the result of your internal self-programming in the ...
Views: 2152(1 vote) - Virtual Conference Etiquette - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Dawn Scranton, CQAVirtual Conferences continue to gain momentum and popularity as individuals experience increasing amounts of virtual activities for: team collaboration, staff education and delivery of customer support. However, as we ramp-up for online activities, firms will find it mandatory (if they haven’t ...
Views: 2152(1 vote) - Be willing to let go - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxWhat are you holding onto that is not serving your real purpose? What relationships do you continue to nurture that are detrimental to your mental health and fitness? What mindset do you continue to feed into that prevents you from truly be the person you are designed to be? Many times, the ...
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