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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)- Book Review: Maximum Achievement - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Achievement. Achievement connotes final accomplishment of something noteworthy, after much effort and often in spite of obstacles and discouragements. Joanne Roibu is the Official Guide to Achievement. Maximum Achievement: Strategies ...
Views: 2817 - When Will I Know I Am an Expert? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Lisa Parker, CPRW, CEIPThe last thing an “Expert” will ever call themselves is an “Expert”. In fact, even the “Experts” will tell you that they learn something every day in the conduct of business through the provision of service or the application of principles. The key to gaining recognition as an expert is not ...
Views: 1309 - Stone Cutters and Cathedral Builders - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou've heard the old story of the two workers toiling outside of a huge new structure. The first one was exhausted and disengaged and uninspired. "What are you working on?" he was asked by a passerby. "I'm cutting some stones," was the curt reply. The other worker was then asked the same ...
Views: 1471 - Parenting and Sovereign DNA in the Child - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Aryana HudsonIn order to have children who are sovereign and well adjusted it is vital for non co dependent relationships to be present between parents especially during the phase of the child’s life when the individual is maturing dating and beginning to engage sexually. What is over protection? Is it ...
Views: 1827(3 votes) - No Pain, No Gain? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Lisa BoussonIt is true that sometimes we have to struggle to get where we want to be, but it doesn’t always have to be this way. When we are amidst trouble and strife, we inherently search the horizon for more. Doing so brings only long term misery, which serves no one. Can you live this way? Many do ...
Views: 1985(2 votes) - Success in the Stairway: Your Path to the Top - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Angie ThompsonImagine walking into a 20 story office building, knowing that your upcoming meeting is on the top floor. You walk into the building and immediately search for the elevators. To your surprise, and disappointment, some of the elevators show "out of order" signs and the rest are currently being ...
Views: 997 - On the Science of Goal-Orientation - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonIt is roughly accurate to characterize the enterprise of science as explaining how one billiard ball strikes another and how that one ricochets into another, and so on. But when this approach is applied to people, it can fall short, because people are goal-oriented. For example, the philosopher ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Four Important Things to Learn About Learning - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonRead. Recall. Write. Experiments show that the way most of us try to learn new material is inefficient. We read and reread a passage until we think we understand it. Then we are done. In fact, we learn much more effectively if we read, try to recall what we just read, and then write it down or ...
Views: 3489(1 vote) - What is Your Before/After Result? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from William G Jr CovingtonSince success only comes after exerting effort, achievers attain results to the extend that they are pushed beyond their comfort zones. Regardless of the arena, a "before and after" process occurs whereby one is transformed in the process of contending successfully. Take education as one arena. ...
Views: 1235 - What Makes The NEW Think And Grow Rich So Special? - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Ted CiubaOne of the frequent questions I receive is, "What makes The NEW Think and Grow Rich, and Think and Grow Rich, so special?" It's not necessarily that people are asking, "Why are you saying that it's so special?" If I were in advertising, that would be a logical question. If I were advertising ...
Views: 922 - You Are Brilliant ! A Born Creator ! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from shayne hammondYou have had awesome creative power since the day you were born. The power to have or be anything you can imagine. Not understanding this is the greatest downfall of mankind. We kill, steal, and destroy to get the things we think we desperately need, because we feel we must, we think there ...
Views: 987 - Life Skills: Keep Learning - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckI don’t know why I didn’t know this. Looking back, I can see that it’s one of the most important things I coulda-shoulda-woulda done … if I’d known. Unfortunately, I didn’t really comprehend it for about two decades. We seem to think that a college (or high school) diploma ...
Views: 1522 - The Six Reasons You're Not Fulfilling Your Potential - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Paul SloaneVery few people can claim that they have achieved all that they are capable of. In the Western world most of us do moderately well. We get an education and a succession of jobs; we have some relationships that work; we are well fed; we avoid penury and destitution. We can take comfort in ...
Views: 1684 - The True Colors of Struggle - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Evan MoneyI recently spoke at a " Live your dream marriage " event on May 9th. It was an amazing day; I think I got the most out of it. The highlight was an art workshop, that's right an art workshop. Let me explain briefly, a common practice with children that are “slow learners" or are not “good ...
Views: 1184 - The Day That Superman Died - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Ted CiubaI still remember the day that Superman died. It's been a few years ago now, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was traversing the airport in Reno, Nevada and I saw the headlines. There were about 12 different newspapers for sale—they were all in their machines—and I caught the headlines: ...
Views: 1392 - Let Go of Your Limitations - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2010 from Hannah Homer"The purpose of life is to be restored back to love, moment to moment. To fulfill this purpose, the individual must acknowledge that he is 100 percent responsible for creating his life the way it is. He must come to see that it is his thoughts that create his life the way it is moment to moment. ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Defined: Theory and PhD - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonTheory That’s all well and good in practice, but how does it work in theory? It is not enough to know that a thing works: you should also understand how and why it works. The rules of the road, for example, exist to keep people safe, but it is acceptable to break the rules under certain ...
Views: 4326(3 votes) - On Mastery - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonThere is a notion in Japanese that if you are a master of one thing, then you are master of all things. The idea goes back to the thirteenth century where in Rinzai Zen monasteries you sought enlightenment by meditating on koans. A koan is, “a succinct paradoxical statement or question used as ...
Views: 1505 - Effective Goal Setting That Gets Results - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Danielle MillerEveryone talks about the importance of setting goals, but how many people really understand the process of effective goal setting? Goal setting is the foundation for both personal and professional growth and should rank high on your priority list. There are many areas in which to set goals: ...
Views: 1399 - The Truth About Believing - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Richard BrookeOne of the biggest challenges I face in teaching people the Art of Self Motivation is leading them to understand how you and I learn to believe. By the Mach II definition, a vision is not a vision unless you have some belief that it is inevitable. Otherwise, it is nothing more than a wish, at ...
Views: 1540 - 3 (Easier) Steps to Making Your Goals Happen - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Zoe RouthBefore I started training for my first marathon, I adopted a book as my coach called "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer". Perfect! I have always been more belly dancer than runner, so this suited me to the 't'. I opened the book and saw the training program written out on one page. That was it! ...
Views: 1031 - 3 Small But Wonderful Lessons - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kim SmithEver start something you didn't finish? Ever try to do it all yourself? Ever get impatient that something you wanted was taking too long? Of course you have. Everyone experiences these things every now and then. Here are 3 things I learned about these situations while working to ...
Views: 1110 - Both Currents Are Strong - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaHey, me and Hank Williams, Jr., we're from Dixie. And speaking of Dixie—during a recent drive, I passed by Dixie Plywood and Lumber Company here in Nashville, and it looked almost like a ghost town instead of the busy, bustling center of activity it normally is. There were just about six cars ...
Views: 809 - It's Not Over, Until it's Over - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Carol JohnsonLike most of us, I have dreams and I know we all are eager to fulfill our dreams because it will make us happy at some point in our lives. I have three dreams: • Writing books on a full-time basis, books of romance, and short stories with a confession and contemporary voice. • A ...
Views: 1195 - Positive Thoughts Will Create Positive Results - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Patrece SnowThink positively, expect only favorable results and situations and circumstances will change accordingly. Persistence will eventually teach your mind to think positively and ignore negative thoughts. It is not enough to think positively for a few moments, and then let fears and lack of ...
Views: 3431(1 vote) - Complexity in Action - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonH. L. Mencken said, “For every complex problem there is a solution that is simple, straightforward, and wrong.” How do you solve complex problems? Sometimes you can “just do it,” knock down the first domino—which topples the next in a long line of dominoes—and achieve the result you want. More ...
Views: 1465 - 5 Steps to Create Solid, Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Stephanie FrankYou know where you want to go, but how do you get there? You may find that making some decisions is easier than others. What do you do first? How long will it take? Will you need help getting there? How do you decide what’s right for you? It helps if you understand what makes you tick; your ...
Views: 1066 - 10 Ways to Fail in Life Almost Guaranteed - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Patric ChanSo you want to be successful in life? Is that what you want? Then you better stop failing and become aware of these 10 ways to fail in life. You see, I've been asked many times for how to achieve success and weird enough, seems like nobody's taking that advice seriously. Then I realized one ...
Views: 1181 - Elements That Are Crucial to Achievement - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochMany of us are familiar with the process of formulating and writing down our goals. But how many of us actually achieve these? Besides setting goals, what are the crucial elements to ensure that we achieve what we set out to do? We have heard, learned and studied all about SMART goals, and ...
Views: 1418 - 7 Sure Fire Steps to Achieve More in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochAre you a thinker or a doer? To be successful, you really do have to take action to achieve what you want in life. Many people find this easier said than done, so here are some very important steps for you to take to ensure that you accomplish what you set out to do! 1) What do you want to ...
Views: 1339 - Causes of Fear: Perfectionism - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marvin BroughtonPerfectionism, in psychology, is a belief that perfection can and should be attained. In its pathological form, perfectionism is a belief that work or output that is anything less than perfect is unacceptable. Hamachek (cited by Parker & Adkins 1994) describes two types of perfectionism. ...
Views: 5039 - When Your Ship Doesn't Sail In, Swim Out to Meet It - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Ted CiubaI talk to so many people. And, obviously there's a vast difference between the ones I meet in social events—through the regular family and church situations, standing in line at the movies or at the grocery store, that kind of stuff—and the people who attend events where they know that I'm going ...
Views: 4395 - Personal Growth: The Key to Getting There - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc AdamsTraining yourself to be self-disciplined is possible, but it will take a little willpower! Whether you're an athlete, a concert pianist, a business person, or a professional dog trainer, if you are going to be great at what you do, and live the life you've always wanted to live, you must become ...
Views: 1188 - Reach Higher...But with Sure Footing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Sandy LawrenceIt was nearly a decade ago, and rock climbing was all the rave. I found myself with a harness wrapped around my torso and legs with a line running up the rock wall above me and another running behind me to someone who ‘had my back’ and who was there to help with my novice descent back down. As ...
Views: 1111 - JustIce or Just Do-It - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Bob BrummThe other day as I was driving home on the freeway at the warp speed of 35 miles an hour, in traffic and I heard myself saying “Justice” statements. “I will get to that when I just…” “If I can just get…” or “If I could just get 15 minutes”. I then saw a law firm’s billboard add with the word ...
Views: 1271 - What Direction is Your Life Heading? - 7 Steps to Being a Successful Navigator= - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenFor some, having a direction is the easy part, but getting there can be the challenge. For others, not having a direction, or believing it’s possible, can be steering them off course. Whether you have a route mapped out of where you are going and what you want, or you don’t, becoming a ...
Views: 1314 - Seven Steps to Achieving your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kim OlverI 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: 1869 - Defining Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Tom HopkinsAt the age of six, Corinne Archer* started putting in long hours training in her sport. Long before she entered her teens, she had fixed her mind on a single goal: to win an Olympic gold medal. From then on, she crushed everything out of her life that didn't contribute to her goal. Every ...
Views: 5808(1 vote) - Are You Living like a Lion or a House Cat - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Lesley Ann SmithDo you wake up every morning looking forward to the day ahead? Are you one of the one percent of the world’s population that, love what they do? If you are congratulations! But what about the other ninety-nine percent of us, how can we live, like the one percenters? The title of this ...
Views: 2984 - Are You an Expert? Illustrations from Martial Arts, Art and Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Martin EisenThe mastery of any discipline can be broken into three stages. This will be illustrated from Chinese Medicine, Art and Martial Arts. Although seemingly unconnected, analogies between these subjects can be understood by meams of Yin-Yang theory. One aim of martial arts, art and medicine is to ...
Views: 1795 - Achievement - Do You Have the Belief That You Can Achieve Great Things? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochSetting goals and achieving them is one of the most satisfying feelings that you will ever experience. If the feeling is so wonderful, then why doesn't everyone in the World achieve great things in their lives? Unfortunately, there are people who simply don't and won't set goals and will ...
Views: 1681 - 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: 1334 - Using Faith and Self Belief to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Roy AylmerOf all our emotions, faith is probably the strongest. It is a state of mind that most effects the subconscious. This is important when it comes to putting your thoughts into action in everyday life. If you set yourself a task but are lacking the faith in yourself to complete it then ...
Views: 2592 - To Succeed You Must Have a Burning Desire to Win - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Roy AylmerDuring last year's Beijing Olympic Games in China I don't think any Gold Medals were won by people who turned up hoping for the best. The people who won the Gold Medals were different; they had a dominating dream of their life, to be the best! They had a Dream of Winning; a Desire to be the ...
Views: 7719 - Ability - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Fred HareThere are three basic abilities—to observe, to make decisions, to act. The last is dependent on the fundamental "Cycle of Action"—Start, Change and Stop. To be able to accomplish anything you must be able to complete a Cycle of Action. For example, to drive a car you need to learn how ...
Views: 1164 - Overcoming Problems And Discouragement - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rick GettleTough Times Never Last But Tough People Do © 2009 Overcoming Obstacles, Adversities And Discouragement (Book Excerpt From “The Science Of Success Achievement Course) By Rick Gettle How Would You Like To See A Permanent End To All Of Your Problems? We All Have Problems – And Our Problems ...
Views: 1718 - Change the Question and You Will Win - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“The question actors most often get asked is how they can bear saying the same things over and over again night after night, but God knows the answer to that is, don’t we all anyway; might as well get paid for it.” –Elaine Dundy When the going gets tough the immediate reaction for most human ...
Views: 1198 - Choose Your Reality and Create Your Future - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Roger EllertonEach and every one of us forms mental models as to what we believe is real and what is not. These models establish how things should or shouldn’t be done and what is possible or not possible for us. For some of us, these mental models severely restrict our potential, our enjoyment of life and ...
Views: 1491 - Why You Must Have a Vision Board to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Barbara PellegrinoThe Law of Attraction and The Art of Being - Have you ever written your “to be “ list instead of your “to do” list. What and who do you want to be? I learnt about the Law Attraction in 1985 and very thank fully soon after, I was given the opportunity to start teaching the concepts. In 1991 I ...
Views: 2836(3 votes) - 3 Suggestions for Making Serious Progress - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kim SmithPicture this: You go up to a large boulder and begin trying to move it. You don't get very far and decide to try another boulder to see if you can get that one into motion more easily. In the meantime, someone else comes up and begins pushing on the first boulder you gave up on (let's call ...
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