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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)- You Are What You Think About - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Eric HuntleyWhat are you thinking? Do you ever stop and ask yourself that question. Thoughts are things and they manifest themselves in our everyday life. The Bible says “they will be known by their fruits,” good thoughts bring forth good fruit (positive attitude, happiness, success, etc…) bad thoughts ...
Views: 946 - Make Your New Year's Resolutions Work In 2009 - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenWe are at the end of yet another year, which has been particularly challenging for many of us. As usual we have learned many ways of how not to do things and naturally intend to do better next year. As we know, when we do the things we have always done we will get what we always got. Simple, ...
Views: 1014 - All Success, No Matter How Large Or Small, Can Be Boiled Down To Following This Two Step Formula. - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Daniel HerznerIf you’re going to read this article with hopes of discovering the only advice you’ll ever need to achieve anything in life you desire then you’re in luck. If you’re expecting the advice to be some drawn out, complicated formula then, I’m sorry to say, you’re ...
Views: 909 - How To Release Your Potential - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from CJ SmallMany people go to bed frustrated? About what? Answer: "frustrated about their locked up potential." Their financial potential, their health potential, and so on. It's time to release your potential and end the frustration. Step 1: Get yourself a dream book. "A what?" you say. A dream book. I ...
Views: 3885 - New Learning Styles - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe Desire to multitask and be constantly Connected to the net and to friends as well as the hunger for immediate results influence how young people today interact with the world -- whether in school or at work or at home or while traveling -- and must be taken into account by both educators and ...
Views: 1114 - Some Facts We Need To Face - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from FSB Authors* The high school graduation rate in the United States -- which is about 70 percent of the age cohort -- is now well behind that of countries such as Denmark (96 percent), Japan (93 percent), and even Poland (92 percent) and Italy (79 percent). * Only about a third of U.S. high school ...
Views: 921 - Those Who Take Complete, Unconditional Responsibility For Their Own Lives Are The Ones Who Consistently Accomplish Big Things. - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Daniel HerznerSomething I find fascinating is that everybody – every last one of us – wants the best that life has to offer. Yet only a very small percentage of us will ever achieve anything better than mediocrity. Everybody wants a greater sense of financial security. Everybody wants to provide their loved ...
Views: 1518 - Those Who Take Complete, Unconditional Responsibility For Their Own Lives Are The Ones Who Consistently Accomplish Big Things - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Daniel HerznerSomething I find fascinating is that everybody – every last one of us – wants the best that life has to offer. Yet only a very small percentage of us will ever achieve anything better than mediocrity. Everybody wants a greater sense of financial security. Everybody wants to provide their loved ...
Views: 721 - What Do Your Children Need To Know To Succeed in Today's World? And What Can You Do to Help Them At School And At Home? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe world is changing at an extraordinary pace. Twenty-five years ago, most young people who mastered the "3 r's" of reading, writing, and arithmetic and had a high school diploma were likely to be able to get and keep a decent job. Not so today. In research for my new book, I've come to ...
Views: 804 - I Can't Find My Goals! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Russ SuttonDo you want to achieve your goals? Having a clear picture of what your goals are is a good start. Most of the persons who are successful have clearly defined goals and visit them often. Sounds simple. For many, making a set of defined goals is a difficult matter. What I will share with you, in ...
Views: 2865 - I Think I Can - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Victor BrettI think I can. I think I can. Can I? Your mental train ticket to self-empowerment We all find ourselves at certain points in our lives holding first class tickets to negative mental trains of thought. Michele Wahlder (MS, LPC, PCC), a two-time cancer survivor and Dallas, Texas-based ...
Views: 1289 - Guitar Lessons -- Do You Really Need Them? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Joe ClementsI grew up listening to some amazing guitarists. I don't have enough space to list them all, but a few of my favorites were Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, the highly underrated Robby Krieger, and all the blues playing Kings. These guys were phenomenal guitarists and, to me, were ...
Views: 838 - Winning the Race - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Denise Thompson"If we don't start, it's certain we can't arrive." ~ Zig Ziglar Are you one of those people still sitting at the starting line? The engine is running but you can't muster up the courage to put the car in drive and hit that gas petal? Why? What's holding you back? I bet I can guess. You're ...
Views: 780 - Forward Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Tanya PillayAre your thoughts and imagination sabotaging or supporting your desires? How often do you imagine mediocre or bad outcomes? How often do you imagine positive results? We aren’t necessarily what we think, but it doesn’t hurt to keep your eye on the ball rather than on the space around ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - Define Yourself And Become Who You Want to Be - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Charly MannMost people find it difficult to define themselves. On the other hand almost every self-realized and successful person can tell you who they are and what their plans are for life. The best way to define yourself is to write down how you would like to be remembered. To start this exercise think ...
Views: 8450(1 vote) - Five Things I've Learned To Become Successful In Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Patric ChanAnother month has passed and life continues to grow towards what you want or the other way round. Did you set a goal early this year? Well, did you get what you want by now - after so many months of working hard for it? Apparently, most people don't and that's the problem with setting ...
Views: 914 - In The Process Of Becoming - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Kay Wiggins"Is there anyone here who doesn't want to be their very best Self?" I ask the 6th graders' PE class. Of course not one of them raises a hand. They just look at me with question marks for eyes, anticipating that the yoga teacher in front of them must have a magical solution for achieving such a ...
Views: 1179 - The Best of.. Self Improvement Books - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Tony (Anthony) BotsmanI seem to have been reading self improvement books for decades and that would be because it's true! I have certainly read a whole lot of books in my time and my first reflection in response to David Riklan's challenge is that every book I have ever read is about self improvement. Every book I ...
Views: 2019 - How To Write A Book You Can Be Proud Of - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Carol AdlerIf you want to know how to write a book with top selling potential, learn from the pro’s and buy a large jar of elbow grease. Place it next to your computer and use it daily! There’s a difference between elbow grease and a magic wand or your natural gift. Your talents or natural gifts resonate ...
Views: 1117 - ***Finally, Achieve The Goals You Set! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Joanne RoibuSometimes, we just don't know enough about what we are trying to achieve. Stuart Wilde The question that I am asked most often is…. How can I be sure that, this time, I achieve the goals that I set? And my answer is….First, get ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - How To Fight Procrastination Permanently - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Syed HussainSo you suffer from procrastination and want to know how to fight it? In order to overcome procrastination, we should first know what is causing it in the first place. There can be many reasons for procrastinating on something and if we become aware of them, it can be very helpful. For example, ...
Views: 8452(1 vote) - How To Achieve The Things You Think You Can’t - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseWhat is the key to high achievement? Well, there are many factors that lead to our greatest work success. At the top of the list is our ability to push ourselves. Imagine this familiar scenario: You are faced with an incredible opportunity. You know that you could propel yourself to new ...
Views: 1185 - When It’s Smart To Lower The Bar To Achieve More - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseIf your goal is to achieve more and raise the bar for yourself, then I have a powerful and counterintuitive tip for you: Sometimes the way to master a challenge is actually by lowering the bar. There are two critical factors that go into where you set the bar: 1. The level of achievement. For ...
Views: 1268 - In Defense Of Success - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Geoff FickeDuring a January 1980 television interview, then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stated, “No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions. He had money as well”. Our current times make this keen observation particularly relevant. We continually are bombarded ...
Views: 1322 - Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Darren StehleThe root of procrastination is ultimately based upon fear. Procrastination may manifest in many types of fear, for example: a need for perfection, which is the fear of not being good enough or not being worthy. We may seek perfection in the sense of always getting ready to get ready, the need to ...
Views: 1238 - Take Massive Immediate Action - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2008 from Bill TylerLife rewards action. No matter how great someone is at thinking or dreaming, if it is not accompanied by action, there are no results. When you really want to get something done and done right, there's really only one choice. That choice is to overwhelm the situation with action. Have you ever ...
Views: 4170 - Do You Have Smart Goals? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Barbara PellegrinoCongratulations on creating your Treasure Map - Vision board. Now that you have a visual destination map, you can decide if your dreams and goals are S.M.A.R.T. Specific - Clarity leads to power and success. Self Talk: Your subconscious mind is very literal, is your goal specific, clearly ...
Views: 1141 - How To Succeed In Any Line Of Work - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Paramhansa Yogananda .One day a man said to me that he couldn't seem to get ahead. I said, "Do your work so well that your employer can't get along without you. Don't be like the employee who is always looking at his watch and waiting to go home. Whatever your job, do it as well as possible." The Three Stages of ...
Views: 1744 - Success Demands Preparation - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Safe plays us when we play it. The economic conditions of today are bleak for many and brilliant for others. These outlooks are based largely on two factors: preparation and persistence. For the prepared this is a dynamic time of opportunity, options, and unusual optimism. With traditional ...
Views: 1039 - OPPORTUNITY IS ALWAYS KNOCKING - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettleOPPORTUNITY 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 - Beat Back Adversity - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Anthony BellLife is full of adversity; we all go through some adversity in our lives. What you do when you are going through difficulties will determine your overall well-being. When you go through hardships they do not have to keep you down. There are things you can do to make the best out of any ...
Views: 839 - Five Steps To Playing Your "A" Game - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Michelle RiggHave you ever found yourself working hard, doing all the “right” things, and getting a big fat nothing in return? I know I have. Many years ago this was a pattern with me. Part of me would seem to be totally on board with my goals and actions, yet “something” always seemed to pull me ...
Views: 1041 - Jumping Into The Void And Finding My Passion And Work - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Michele RisaLeaving my financially secure job and jumping into the void was the catalyst for finding my passion and work. For years, I wallowed in a position that was extremely lucrative with lots of perks, but was bereft of values dear to my heart. It would have been a mistake to continue down this ...
Views: 1215 - Are You Going For The Gold? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Elizabeth SavinoFor as long as I can remember, watching the Olympic Games has been a highlight for me. The excitement of watching these elite athletes compete with each other to see who could bring home the gold medal has always been a source of inspiration and motivation to me. Watching the strength and ...
Views: 1034 - Changing Our Dreams Into What We Do: Georgia O’Keeffe vs. Sylvia Plath - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Allison FrederickSome people have such an innate sense of what they want and who they are. I have never been that kind of person. Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) is my icon, my model for self-certainty. It seems she never wavered from her painting. Her boldness and confidence governed her daily decisions which ...
Views: 3906 - Help From A Horse - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Royce GomezIn 2004 a mother called and asked if I would give her daughter horse lessons. The girl at that time was a pre-teen and already disrespectful and argumentative to her parents, and disengaged in school as well. When I met this girl for her first lesson, she hardly spoke and never looked me in ...
Views: 1398 - Unleash The Power of Your Subconscious Mind for Personal Achievement and Achieving Life Changeing Goals - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Leon EdwardDid you know you can unleash the power of your subconscious mind so that you can become more successful, wealthier and have more friends? When you take control of your subconscious mind, you take control of your destiny. Most people are unaware that the subconscious mind remembers everything ...
Views: 3314(1 vote) - The Da Vinci Code: Was Da Vinci That Unique? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownIn the History Channel's Da Vinci and the Code, the code has nothing to do with Dan Brown's work but refers instead to Da Vinci's work ethic, curiosity, and, most importantly, the discipline needed to keep working and moving forward, even through tumultuous times--in 15th century Italy life was ...
Views: 2020 - Your First Hypnosis Session - How To Skyrocket The Results - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Forbes Robbins BlairWhen 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: 1876 - Breaking Through Uncertainty, Welcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickWe all question our ability at times. Uncertainty plagues us. It is even more intense if the ability we are questioning relates to something we have never tried or not succeeded at in the past. Setbacks are common, but we rarely welcome them. We are inclined to respond negatively to ...
Views: 3098(2 votes) - You Want Me To Do What? Risking To Win - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jim McCormickPeople who consistently perform at a higher level have certain things in common. • They are committed to their success. • They have a passion for their profession. • They have clear goals. • They are comfortable taking well-reasoned risks. Their ability to take thoughtful risks is an important ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Energy Independence From Polluting Fuels - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Frank McCarthyIndividuals, businesses and governments that are consumers of energy are waking up to the need to start saving energy in order to reduce expenses and promote economic security. The more we all use renewable energy or pollution free fuels, the more we help ourselves and the environment. The term ...
Views: 811 - Lessons From A Two Year Old - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Adele AlfanoI decided while I was vacation last week to visit a speaking colleague and good friend in Windsor Ontario. I also, decided to let someone else do the driving and enjoyed the four hour trip aboard Via Rail. I have not been on a train since I was a child and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxation, ...
Views: 1848 - Brilliant? – Talented? – And Stuck? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranEvery day I encounter people who wonder why they are not getting more business. They tell me that they are doing everything to make it better. They tell me how many affirmations they are doing or they say they don’t have enough time. Some even say that everything is ok. Many of these people ...
Views: 1434 - Music – Are You Tuned In To What Your Music Is Doing To You? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranI was in a nice boutique the other day and noticed a song playing that basically said “My girlfriend is a jerk” repeatedly. Then the next chorus was I love my girlfriend and I’m going to stay with her forever. This wasn’t even a country song, it was current pop music. Mixed messages in those ...
Views: 1213 - The P-Word, Procrastination: The Big Stall - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from NANCI McGRAWThe Nation of Procrasti is out there. It’s not actually on any map, but we’ve all been there. Some of us go there quite often and have racked up frequent flyer stuff to prove it. It’s not actually very far away, so it’s very easy for anyone anywhere to get there. ...
Views: 866 - Another Success Story - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Bernadette CharlesBREAKING NEWS- TRAFFIC! TRAFFIC! TRAFFIC! Lately, it seems in every email I get, people are talking about traffic. In fact I’m beginning to fell like I’m stuck in grid-locked traffic, even though I’m sitting here alone at my computer in a sunny home office, still in my ...
Views: 1268 - How To Find Your Career Life's Work, God's Gift To You - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachYou have a job, or many jobs, to do during your lifetime. You Life’s Work will include making use of the spiritual gifts given to you, which you will then turn around and share with others. Your Life’s Work can consist of one job, or many, but the truth is, it doesn’t really matter what kind ...
Views: 8114(2 votes) - Behold The Power In The Mirror... It Is The Source Of ALL Achievement! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanI believe to my core that you, my reader friend, are an amazincredible force of nature, a source of outstandynamite power! Why do I believe that? Simply because you are a human being, a human thinking, and a human doing. As my speaker-friend Michelle Neujahr would say, “You are ...
Views: 1789 - Your Cash Cow - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Steve JuelkeHi There, You’ve obviously seen how high gas prices are and what its doing to the USA economy. What if there was a store where you could still get gas for a dollar a gallon? You’d get real excited and probably tell all your friends wouldn’t you? Well unless you believe in the tooth fairy, ...
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