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Success is NOT about goal-setting. If it were we’d all have EVERYTHING we want! It’s about creating new beliefs that create new behaviors to produce the goals you want.
Can you relate to this: when I was an 8 yr old child, my father said to me; “You’re so lazy.” Now I’m sure he didn’t mean ... Views: 1909
3 Techniques You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Ability to Succeed
Most people struggle with reaching success. At times it seems like everything is working against us, but the truth is, we are not working with success. There are tools and techniques that can greatly increase your ability ... Views: 1905
LinkedIn is an amazing tool. I've seen a wide range of folks land both jobs and contracting opportunities. Careers can grow in unexpected and amazingly positive ways with this tool.
Before LinkedIn, a young person beginning their career could have spent decades contacting and connecting with ... Views: 1905
America's independence did not come on a silver platter. In a similar way our personal successes would not materialize if we are not willing to pay the prize for their attainment. In the Audio book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill,it is stated that in spite of the fact that we all remember ... Views: 1904
The notions of "succeeding" and "success", have been around as long as mankind, and current definitions have endured for at least three generations, namely for ourselves, for our parents, and for our grandparents.
Fifty years ago The Concise Oxford Dictionary defined success as "...good ... Views: 1903
Most people use boats for cruising around seas, rivers and lakes. For those who simply prefer a slow moving vessel to have fun with their time on water, a pontoon boat is perfect for them especially during family vacation, fishing trips and entertaining guests. It is a slow moving vessel that ... Views: 1902
"There is a fullness of all things, even of sleep and love." -Homer (800 BC - 700 BC)
Over the past four weeks since the last new moon in Aries, we may have had the opportunity to plant something new in our lives. And like any thing that we want to grow, it's important to remember that a ... Views: 1901
I am challenging myself this year to go beyond my comfort zone to see what I can do. Will you join me?
What have you wanted to accomplish for years, but haven't yet? What goal have you tried to accomplish over and over again, but haven’t been successful at completing it? Why are you failing ... Views: 1901
We all seem to be waiting for something to come to us before we can move on in life:
'Waiting for perfect partner before I can be truly happy'
'Waiting to make more money before I start my business'
'Waiting until the day I retire before I truly enjoy life'
Every single 'waiting ... Views: 1901
Personal development is a linear progression where we are always striving to better our self. We begin life vulnerable and dependent on our caregivers. We progress to become independent and strike out at the world on our own. As we mature further, we realize that we cannot take on the world ... Views: 1901
Modern medicine has seen a lot of changes in recent years, but still, the dominant focus deals exclusively with specific physical ailments once they’ve already happened, rather than the prevention of them. Learning to access and to utilize the intensely symbiotic relationship that exists ... Views: 1900
Can you really increase your prosperity easily? Absolutely! You can definitely use an intention for money to help improve your financial situation. This type of prosperity intention has been used by many people (including me) and they have received wonderful results.
There are seven simple ... Views: 1900
MoHow Posted by Dr. MO Even as a child, James was described by teachers and his parents as a happy optimist. As the story goes, one day his parents decided to play a joke on him and test his attitude by requiring him to spend an afternoon cleaning deserted stables at what had been a local ... Views: 1900
We all think of making changes in our lives; but making the decision to move forward and shake things up isn’t always easy.
I wrote an article some time ago about motivation and goals; the premise being that you don’t necessarily have to be motivated to act. I still believe this to be true, ... Views: 1899
Discovering my life purpose has sometimes been an enigma to me. I believe without doubt that I have a spiritual destiny, a unique life purpose, a singular quest, that only I can fulfill.
Likewise with you. You have a unique spiritual destiny and life purpose too, and today is the day to ... Views: 1893
Do You Want Peace of Mind and a Better Memory?
The power of concentration can be demonstrated by using a magnifying glass and a piece of paper or a leaf. When we were kids we used a leaf - especially a dry one. We would catch the rays of the sun so that it hit the magnifying glass and was ... Views: 1893
Overwhelmed? Have too many projects floating at the same time that you find you are not able to focus, make progress and get things done?
This is so common!
In coaching my clients, this challenge of “so much to do” and feeling overwhelmed is one of the most important things to ... Views: 1892
I keep a list that I call a Success Notebook. This post contains 12 ideas of the hundreds that I have collected from various sources. My goal is to read through my Success Notebook at the start of each day so that I am using them to coach myself into having the type of attitude and mindset that ... Views: 1892
In my second year in the insurance business I set a couple of records while going for the coveted President's ring. At one point my closing ratio was over 90%. It seemed almost effortless at times. I felt at one with my work, my prospects, and my clients. I was extremely focused and energized, ... Views: 1892
Let’s face it; it’s difficult enough to maintain a positive, confident and enthusiastic outlook in the face of setbacks and the ever changing world we live in. So why do we sometimes add to the challenge, by hanging around in environments that are filled with negativity and compound the ... Views: 1891
Change is always disconcerting, if not terrifying, for most people. I want to offer you a few tips in this article, which will help make positive changes in your life, which will take you from where you are to where you want to be. The positive change I encourage you to make in your life right ... Views: 1889
When we do not want to cook we head towards a nearby restaurant, when we want to hang out for a change, we head towards our favorite restaurant, when we want to party, we book a restaurant. I think, these places now plays a pivotal role in our daily routine life or because we want to get a break ... Views: 1889
Self-Love is the foundation of your life. It creates the limits (or limitlessness) of ALL you experience. Do you love yourself enough to live a spectacular life?
If so, what better time to show it than on Valentine’s Day. (Consider it your Love New Year!)
And, if you do not feel like ... Views: 1889
Are you pulling your hair out because you can not select an interesting subject out of so many titles?
Please do not the following tips and examples will help you in making your work easier.
A common problem student is face in doing thesis is the choice of the title. Every student wants ... Views: 1889
Yesterday I outlined a simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step formula for achieving success at anything that is important to you. Today we will explore what will be your greatest obstacle to achieving any goal on your list. I will also challenge you with the solution that when acted upon can ... Views: 1887
In the article yesterday we explored the necessity of regular rest, proper nutrition and for making time in your day to clear your mind and meditate. The greatest challenge you will face, as you try to introduce these three crucial components into your life, is that you will feel like you are ... Views: 1885
Sometimes when we feel stressed and we don’t seem to be able to bear the pressure of the demands set upon us by our modern lives. We seem to be powerless to stop ourselves falling into what some of us could call a “negative” mind set.
So, what is negativity?
I would like to throw some ... Views: 1884
Problem Solving 101
There are four steps in the creative problem solving process. Any professional can use the process outlined below to problem solve better and faster.
Preparation
Incubation
Illumination
Verification/Implementation
Anatomy of a Problem Solving Process
Stage ... Views: 1884
Rather than following our conscious Willpower, which is mostly made up of learned behaviours, memes, and an incomplete view of the world, we could learn to read what’s around us as messages from the subconscious, as messages that we give ourselves indirectly through the power of symbols.
Our ... Views: 1883
Significance and Importance. The words resonate with meaning. Yet each one has a very different connotation when it comes to human relationships. Significance is defined as representing someone or the expression of what one is. For example, on the day you were born you had NOTHING but a ... Views: 1883
An Intro to 7 Steps to Removing the Blocks to Writing Your First Book
So many of us have struggled with procrastination and continue to procrastinate on projects we would like to complete. There would be many more authors in the world if it wasn’t for the inner struggles to get it done. Yet, ... Views: 1883
It is said that if your goals are too easily accomplished, you’re probably not challenging yourself enough. On the other hand, you don’t want to set unrealistic, unattainable goals. So, how do you know if a goal is challenging enough and worth striving for? It should fill you with excitement. If ... Views: 1882
A Psychology Today article posted in November of 2013 found that as much as 54% of combat soldier have developed insomnia since September 11, 2001. This statistic, although shockingly high, proves to be very telling of the physical and mental struggles combat soldiers experience both on and off ... Views: 1882
1. Words and attitudes define us.
“Challenges, challenges, challenges. Difficulties, difficulties, difficulties … Avoid repeating such words; otherwise they will become the part of your life,” says Hammad Siddiqui, Deputy Country Director of the Center of International Private Enterprise ... Views: 1880
This time around upon listening to the words sung by Susan Boyle, “I had a dream worth living” they resonated with me in terms of entrepreneurship.
So many times we do have dreams but all that comes of them are excuses. Why is that? Some say it’s due to lack of funds, negative others, ... Views: 1880
Mostly everyone who follows basketball, and many more who don’t, have probably at least heard of Jeremy Lin by now. For those still not quite familiar with all the hype, his play has helped the New York Knicks to turn their season around with a new burst of optimism. Thus far he has set stats ... Views: 1879
OPPORTUNITY IS ALWAYS KNOCKING
Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #1
2012 all rights reserved By Rick Gettle/Holly Gettle/The Master Mind Alliance
OPPORTUNITY IS ALWAYS KNOCKING - FIND A NEED AND FILL IT
The Department of ... Views: 1879
A middle-aged man walked into a bank, he approached the teller and asked, “Will you cash this check?”
The teller looked at the check and said, “Well sure, I can cash the check, just put your name on the back of it, hand it to me, and I will give you the money.”
The man stumbled back and ... Views: 1878
Changing and improving our attitude can help us change the way we see and do things. I have learned that a positive mental attitude is far more important than aptitude to succeed in life. I also learned that it is not easy at first because we all have been conditioned since we were born to see ... Views: 1877
You can choose to continue living your life like a little shadow, which runs across the field of your potential every day and then simply disappears when the sun sets or you can make the choice today to begin taking the strides necessary to finally invite your full potential to shine. When you ... Views: 1877
In a previous article I mentioned how the psychological qualities associated with chakras form an excellent psychological blueprint for success. Before we start looking at how we can improve these traits let's revisit the concept of chakras and the success qualities associated with them.
It ... Views: 1876
By Naftali & Chana Schwartz July 15,2010
I am happily married now 11 years to my beloved husband, Naftali Schwartz. Sometimes I do think about those times that made me feel sad and alone when I used to be single. I got up in the morning at 6:15am each day to go to work. I went on the ... Views: 1876
Do you ever get a fleeting memory of how you used to feel when you were a kid; that incredible feeling of freedom and passion for trying new things? Life seemed so exciting. It is okay to want that again. It’s not the good old days that you want – it’s the passion for trying new things with a ... Views: 1876
Success means owning a large house in the best neighbourhood, filled with all the latest gadgets, driving a fancy car, having prestige and standing in the community isn’t it? Or does success mean something completely different to you? My objective with this article is not to judge and state that ... Views: 1876
LIFE”S HARDEST LESSON
By
Bill Cottringer.
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.” ~Rick Warren.
A doctor and her patient were having a defining-moment discussion about life’s hardest lesson. “So tell me what it is, said the impatient patient to ... Views: 1875
When you seek private hypnotherapy services, you want to benefit as much as possible. One strong way to contribute to your success is your mental approach.
Your hypnotherapist is the trained guide who uses certain tools to help your subconscious retrain your habits. But he (or she) cannot ... Views: 1875
Achievement is the desired result of any and all Human Activity. First and foremost, in order to define an Achievement you need to engage in goal setting or defining what you wish to accomplish. The Human Spirit and our ability to think and reason, as a species, is what differentiates us from ... Views: 1873
“Building A Flawless Character – By Rick Gettle
Book Excerpt From: “Successercising – Successful Living Courses Series” Course #2
What you are speaks so loud that I can’t hear what you are saying.
Some of The Major Destroyers of Your Character
• Fear -- All Fears, Including Poverty, ... Views: 1872
Many of you have goals you want to accomplish each New Year, but for some reason you don’t accomplish them. WHY?
Some of the reasons seem to be:
• You Don’t write your goal down because you are afraid to fail, be judged by yourself or others for not completing it.
• You Don’t write the ... Views: 1872
I recognize the huge importance of having goals but I also think it is useless to talk about goal setting without an even stronger focus on goal attainment.
Anyone whose ever celebrate the New Year has set a goal but what takes goal setting to the next level? I’d like to share with you my ... Views: 1872