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How To Use Momentum Thinking Tools To Deal With Adversities - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo) Lighten Your Load And Boost Your Momentum - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)Ten Ways To Motivate Yourself When You Are Feeling Down - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)- Motivation and How to Reach Your Goals Quickly - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Thomas AndersonGoals are what a person wants to do, achieve, or become. Research shows that as many as 80% of us over-estimate our level of motivation. It’s no wonder so many dreams go unfulfilled and so many goals remain forever out of reach. So this article is going to explain how you can simply act upon ...
Views: 1857(6 votes) - How You Can Manifest Your Dreams By Setting Smart Goals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Dawn AbrahamIf you really want to make your business or life happen, get some paper and let’s start writing your smart goals. I always say if you don’t know where you are going how will you know when you get there? You want to create between three and ten career goals to accomplish within the next six ...
Views: 2299(4 votes) - Activity vs. Accomplishment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from John Di LemmeEach and every day, all of us continually search for the extra edge to win at the sport of sales and marketing. One of the most important things that you need to know is that there is a thin line that exists between activity versus accomplishment. Many people feel if they are “active” then they ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - Procrastination and How to Beat It - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWe all do it. We put it off. Push it back. Wait. Hope. Agonize. And in the eleventh hour, at the last moment, or when we just can't stand to live with it any longer, we finally get it done! This is the anatomy of procrastination. Procrastination is one of the biggest dream killers out ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - What To Do When It’s Not Working - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWe’ve all experienced this at some point in our lives. We set a goal, we make big plans to achieve it, work really hard and still don’t get the results we’ve been hoping for and desire! Maybe it’s loosing weight, growing our business, changing jobs or creating that perfect romantic relationship. ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - When 1/2 Plus 1/2 Doesn't Add Up to One - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from William Cottringer“How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four; calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.” ~Abraham Lincoln. When some new, intriguing, and well-packaged self-help book, system or idea comes out, it is very easy to run straight towards it with a smothering full body ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - *** Education, Fulfillment & Finding Your Path: A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - Goal Setting From The Wisdom Of King Solomon - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinKing Solomon once said without a vision people perish. Whether you believe in the Christian belief in King Solomon's wisdom or not, the truth he speaks is paramount, and it is alleged that he became the wealthiest person with a wealth equating today to 1 trillion dollars! Gain wisdom from the ...
Views: 2287(2 votes) - Unemployed? The Keys to Successful Transition Can Be Found in “Julie & Julia” - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Barbara ZagataYou have to hand it to Hollywood! Sometimes I think L.A. is truly still the "City of Angels." Every now and then a film comes along at just the right time to uplift and encourage us, to set us right on our paths. During these trying times we are gifted with Julie and Julia, a film about two ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - 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: 1413(4 votes) - Why is College for Most Just a Crap Shoot - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Jeff BrownAs I've mentioned several times before, within 5 to 10 years 70% of students no longer work in a field related to their major, a stat no one's talking about. (One of the many reasons I get so miffed at the myth that education is the end-all and cure-all to the American Dream and, ugh! "job ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Thoughts First, Last and Always - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Kelley KremerYou’re unique just like everyone else. There has never been, nor ever be, anyone quite like us. It is you, and the character you create, that determines how your life goes. Not everyone is the same; neither are their thoughts and it is thinking, and how you feel about what you think, that makes ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Here Are 5 Dream Killing Stumbling Blocks To Avoid At All Costs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Daniel HerznerIs anybody out there - especially in this day and age - not looking to create a more fulfilling, abundant life for themselves? To ask this question in a different way, are you completely happy with the direction your life is headed or is there room for improvement? I'm going to assume you ...
Views: 1843(2 votes) - One Theme Equals Momentum and Success - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“So what are your plans for next year?”, I asked a student the other day. He looked down, sighed, looked back up and said “Well, I’m going to work on a book, finish my real estate education, keep attending your teleclasses, work on my marketing plan, and – “ …I’d heard it a hundred thousand ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Five Quick Steps Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSBefore your life can change, you must decide you want your life to change. The hardest part of changing anything is making the decision to change. If your life was perfect, you wouldn’t be reading this article. It is possible to start a brand-new life, right now, today. Know you have the power ...
Views: 1667 - 10 Tips on How Not To Be Successful! - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Janet WilksDon’t believe you can be successful. Don’t set a goal. Don’t be grateful for what you have right now. Don’t visualise and imagine the life you want. Don’t be happy. Don’t have focus and clarity. Don’t have belief and confidence in yourself and your power within. Don’t take responsibility ...
Views: 1516(4 votes) - Is Your Future Attainable? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganIsn’t it exciting to walk further into your personal year with new challenges, new skills acquired from the previous year; and possibly, new friends. As is customary in any new year’s planning, many of us have made personal and professional resolutions for the future, ultimately functioning as ...
Views: 1445 - Success Starts with a Clear Mindset and Open Mind - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from David NeagleIn human’s hierarchy of needs, one that is left unsolved is self-fulfillment. So first, think of the mind and consciousness. All that exists in the universe is readily available as to the power and knowledge for us to create extraordinary lives. It then needed to know how to make benefit of ...
Views: 909 - Make Your Goals Be Your Rules - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sharon Wells-AckermansHave you noticed that it is much easier to keep other people focused and motivated than to motivate yourself? Do you find yourself wondering where the week went and why you didn’t get to do the things you really wanted to, the things that are most important to you? No matter how busy you are ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - 4 Truths To Live A Truly Successful, Abundant Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Daniel HerznerHow to become wealthy and successful is a topic that's been written about probably more than any other. It's regarded as an "evergreen" topic because man has always been enamored with discovering the secrets of how to live a successful, more abundant life. There have been many books written over ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - What Do I Know? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael JonesI know you don’t always have to get it right. What the heck does that mean, you don’t always have to get it right? It means just that; it is OK to sometimes not get it completely correct. Let me explain a little. How many times have you had a project where you were so concerned about ...
Views: 1160 - Warning! To Succeed You Need To Start Thinking Inside the Box! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David McKeeWhat's that?! Yeah, we have all heard the buzz-word phrase: "To succeed you need to think outside the box..." with the idea being that "the box" represents our own self-imposed blinders that tell us "this is the way we have always done it...". And sure, that is a good thing, we do ...
Views: 1067 - No Fear: Overcoming Fear One Fright at a Time - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jeff BrownYou've seen the "No Fear" clothing stickers on cars helping to coach those who want to overcome if not ignore fear. But to ignore it or to say it doesn't exist is only healthy if you are aware of it, its purpose and need, for understanding fear and how it's used in our lives is one of the most ...
Views: 1674 - What My 11-Month Old Can Teach You About Achieving Success - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumHow many times have you set out to do something, and when it doesn’t work out after the 1st or 2nd attempt, you decide that you’re not good at it, you’ll never learn how to do it, or it’s not for you? I often hear a story similar to this from women just before I start coaching with them. Some ...
Views: 964 - Timeless Art is Created - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chrissy KohlerLike a Shakespeare classic, life plays out in performances of both exquisiteness and of misfortune. A Midsummer’s Nights Dream was born over the course of years, and continues to touch the lives of many as it is one of the most performed plays in the last century. Michelangelo’s Sistine ...
Views: 882(2 votes) - Life: Find Your Path and Stick to It - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Jeff BrownFirst, as I've stated before, you need to spend the time reflecting on your strengths: innate talents, abilities, gifts, and desires. After a long period of reflecting, writing and trial and error, you will find what you came here to this life to do. We all have it in us, but for numerous ...
Views: 2554(2 votes) - Nike Says it Best...Just Do It! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceI've been thinking lately of how I could put together a list of success principles based on my travel achievements. I've lived a pretty adventurous, courageous and successful life travelling the globe. You don't do that unless you possess certain qualities and character traits. I wanted to put ...
Views: 2267(8 votes) - Top 10 Ways to Get Over Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupFor many of us getting out of our own way remains one of our biggest challenges. If this sounds like you at all you may benefit from this article about Top 10 Ways To Get Over Yourself. 1. It's not personal. Taking things personally is one of the greatest barriers to being effective ...
Views: 1765 - How to Save Yourself from Drowning in the River of Thought - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever thought of killing yourself? Seriously. I have. A number of times over the course of my life in fact. If you've never had that thought before you'll probably think it's crazy, but if you have, you'll know exactly how sad, lonely, and hopeless it can feel. Whether you ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Commit To Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceAs a teacher, it's always important to have a list of rules and expectations for the children to follow in order to have a productive and successful classroom. Expectations are posted on the board under the heading 'Commit to Excellence.' These expectations don't just apply to students in the ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - Achievement Through Goals - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Laurie-Ann MurabitoGoals or achievements are clearly defined destinations. In order to get there, you need to know and decide where you’re going. So, where do you want to go? What is it you’d like to achieve in your personal and professional life? Why set goals? Setting goals allows for personal achievement, ...
Views: 1352 - Giving it a GO - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanThat's what A Winning Mind would do. After all, what's the worst that can happen? You fail! While most people focus on the risk they are taking, A Winning Mind focuses on the end reward--what their actions could bring them. Everything else is a process to get to the end reward that they have ...
Views: 2178 - Reflections on Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasThere is no one formula for a successful life. Each person approaches the daily challenges encountered in a different way and there are often no easy solutions in today’s tough economic situation. Still, some people seem to rise above their troubles and find a way to deal with what life has ...
Views: 1417 - One Theme Equals Momentum and Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“So what are your plans for next year?”, I asked a student the other day. He looked down, sighed, looked back up and said “Well, I’m going to work on a book, finish my real estate education, keep attending your teleclasses, work on my marketing plan, and – “ …I’d heard it a hundred thousand ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - What's Your Winning Condition? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Debi DavisWhether you're an entrepreneur, business owner or CEO, we all share many common traits as human beings. From the frailties of our shell to emotional tendencies, we are more connected that we think. For instance, we have each mentally outlined our own private set of winning conditions and ...
Views: 956(2 votes) - Goals & Commitments - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisGoals & Commitments Don’t confuse a commitment with a goal! Commitments are things that you WILL do. Goals are things that you WOULD LIKE TO do. I would say that anything that is not in your control would NOT be something you could make a COMMITMENT to. IE: “I’ll make a ...
Views: 3300(1 vote) - Globally competitive- Are you laying the right foundation? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Kevin Abdulrahman"To play on a local level, you can need the mind of a player. To play on a global level, you need the mind of a champion." Kevin Abdulrahman Recently I was invited to do a Keynote speech at the Pan Arab Organizations Global Competitiveness Strategy Conference which was held in the Burj ...
Views: 4398(3 votes) - Create a Concise Plan for Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Machen MacDonald“Simple clear purpose in principle gives rise to complex intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” If this quote by Dee Hock contains truth then your business plan, game plan or even life plan must be concise. When it comes to writing ...
Views: 1719 - Who Out There Is Ready To Discover The Secret To Success? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Daniel HerznerHere's a question man has been asking himself for thousands of years now and he'll continue to ask it for thousands of years to come: "what is the secret to success?". The answer to this question may startle you, it may anger you and it may even leave you feeling a bit empty. The answer is not ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Anxiety: A Form of Vanity? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from John GrobergIt's common to think of the words vain and ambition together. Vain ambition is often the culprit behind the downfall of people who accomplish amazing things- only to eventually "fall from grace" or to sacrifice their standards in order to maintain their status or their reputation as someone ...
Views: 1614(3 votes) - Paying It Forward From Pittsburgh to Chicago - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Roy PorterThe concept of “paying it forward” — doing a good deed while asking only that the person helped would in turn help someone else — provided the motivation for a Good Samaritan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to pay it all the way forward to Chicago, Illinois. Around the beginning of April, the ...
Views: 700 - Corky Willis, How to Deal with the Stress That Comes With Our Present Bad Economic Times - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Corky WillisStress is a condition that our minds and bodies create as a result to difficult situations occurring in our lives. It can manifest itself anywhere, most of all in places that you least expect it too. Stress can occur in the home or at your workplace and of panic attacks. aches and pains, ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Corky Willis" Affirmations and The Power of Positive Thinking " - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Corky WillisTo think positively, one has to change their mental and emotional thinking about every aspect of themselves. There are steps that you can take to create positive attitudes toward other people and different situations. You have to learn what the most important factors are that affect your ...
Views: 864 - Keys to Real Success: The Proper Way to Handle Power Politics - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bob DraperIn the workplace power is not only part of the game; in many ways it is the game. Thriving in the workplace, then, is often about discovering who has the power and then using that knowledge wisely, learning not to fight the powerful—unless you have the clout to defeat them and find it necessary ...
Views: 1043 - Keys to Real Success: Realizing “the More” Is Nothing - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bob DraperThe great fable of “the more” goes something like this: the more you get your hands on, the more you will have. Unfortunately, though, what happens is that the more you have, the more you believe you deserve, and the more you believe you deserve, the more you want. More of this and more of that. ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Your power is NOW - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from shayne hammondYOUR POWER IS NOW. "NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Heb 11:1 Whether you're thinking about yesterday, pondering the events of today, visualising your future in ten years time, or remembering an experience in your childhood, you are ...
Views: 1033(3 votes) - Foreclosure and You: How Writers Teach Us to Follow Our Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownIt appears that in order to teach us, writers use vehicles that are extreme. Here the vehicle used to teach us the lesson of hope is foreclosure. The losing of property, a home is a metaphor for losing the American dream. Of course, we have all herd of the phrase “Dream home,” and “Cute little ...
Views: 1556 - Fear & Failure - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jody WilliamsIn my coaching practice, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people. They all bring their own personalities, strengths, talents, weakness and fears into the relationship. Part of what I love about coaching is learning how I can best motivate each person to achieve their ...
Views: 959 - Working Toward Your Goals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAlignment; having a plan and seeing it through to realization takes the arrangement of actions and the configuration of your schedule to enable it to happen. Every accomplishment that you achieve takes time; it requires your ability to make the choices that are in alignment with your ...
Views: 1119 - Developing Self-Devotion - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Albert GaroliSelf-devotion is the feeling of ardent love that drives commitment and dedication to a purpose related to self-betterment. Though some people may associate this with egotism and self-centeredness when expressed in an extreme form, self-devotion in the right dose can be a useful tool of ...
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