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The greatest threat to your future success has very little to do with anything outside of you. The greatest thief of your potential is not someone waiting in an alley, eager to rob you; it is your own mind. Don’t become a victim to yourself and allow your dreams to be crushed because you are ... Views: 1689
I’ll share with you that when I first started in business the image of a leader that I brought with me was an authority figure who has the power to hurt those that are following them. This was because I was so used to being around authority figures who were coming from a place of leading through ... Views: 1689
SHRINKING FROWNS AND EXPANDING SMILES
By
Bill Cottringer
“A smile cures the wounding of a frown.” ~William Shakespeare.
Here are ten practical ways to reduce your unhappy failures and boost your happy successes, curing your frowns with smiles:
1. Follow the reality principle. ... Views: 1689
“I always wanted to get into another field where I knew I would be more fulfilled but for some reason I was never able to get past the gate. You empowered me to step through the gate to get to the other side so I could have a more fulfilling and satisfied life.”
– comment from a client at the ... Views: 1689
I had a simple, but profound experience in the swimming pool last week - I floated on my back for the first time in my life. I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, but for some reason I never was able to figure out how to float on my back when I learned to swim as a kid and as an ... Views: 1688
What is the Difference Between Involvement and Commitment?
This is by no means a trick question. When it comes to your Success in life are you Involved or are you committed? Many people get frustrated with life; they get ticked off when they think of their current situations or place in ... Views: 1687
Attitude. A great word and it reflects in every aspect of our lives!
"And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone -- even alcohol (or other addictions or destructive behaviour).
For by this time sanity will have returned.
We will seldom be interested in liquor (Or old behaviours).If ... Views: 1686
Athletes and rituals go hand in hand. They offer familiarity and comfort. Rituals go the whole gamut from unusual to bizarre. Dunking a hockey stick blade in the locker room toilet before a game, wearing the same shorts under a uniform, bouncing the ball a specific number of times or chewing ... Views: 1686
It’s raining. In fact it has been raining most of the day. I’m from Arizona where rain is not a regular occurrence, so when I encounter a long bout of soppy weather I get a bit incredulous.
“You’ve been at this all day, don’t you think it’s time to move on?” I say to the clouds outside my ... Views: 1686
I am fortunate to work as an executive coach with people at many levels, in different stages of their careers, and in a variety of industries. Even though there is significant variety and diversity in my client base, I am often struck how similar their thought processes and experiences are. This ... Views: 1685
California state divorce laws are not that difficult to understand if you have good information. With the right advice, instructions, and explanations, you can get your own divorce started without hiring an attorney, and save a lot of money on legal fees.
This article will provide an overview ... Views: 1684
Whenever I see a fresh picked vegetable, the earth freshly turned, or observe the many beautiful flowers in her garden, I remember those special days when she would punish me for something rotten I had done by making me work in the garden next to her. As we planted the seeds, she was planting ... Views: 1683
“How smart or dumb you are depends on where you’re standing,” said Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. We do not always have the ability to think clearly or understandingly. In fact, it would be unfair to analyze others when we ourselves do not have a stable and harmonious balance in our own ... Views: 1683
A few weeks ago I met with two women from my spirituality group. They had never been to my home, and as we stepped onto the deck to begin our meeting they both remarked on the beauty of our land. I found myself qualifying and explaining about the dirt and weeds: “It was a lot more beautiful ... Views: 1683
Here are five good reasons to put more care into your English expression.
1. Positive Care
If you could not speak, you might still be able to communicate through sign language and written language. We often take for granted our ability to communicate, but we should care more about how we ... Views: 1682
Affirmations are positive
statements that describe a
desired situation. When they
are repeated many times,
they help to impress a positive
energy on the subconscious
mind and trigger it into taking
positive actions.
It is important to know that words hold powerful vibrations. ... Views: 1682
Think of entrepreneurship like any other pursuit in life. If you want to succeed, you need to believe in what you're doing. Feeling passionate about your business, product, and industry will help you find motivation when the going gets tough.
So the big question becomes "How do you transform ... Views: 1681
On a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an ... Views: 1681
There is a story from the Talmud that goes like this: When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared ... Views: 1681
Never underestimate the power of positive attitude. A person with a more amiable disposition is more likely to succeed than a person with a sour face on 24 hours a day. And while we can't be positive 100% of the time, it's important that our thoughts generally lean towards that direction.
To ... Views: 1680
Think about a time in your life when someone criticized something you did and it really affected you. Perhaps it came at a time when you were already feeling down, and it really hurt you. You probably said to yourself, "Why would someone say that? That's just mean." Perhaps you even allowed ... Views: 1679
“It is better to be alone than in bad company.” - George Washington
Other people do form opinions about you based on your group associations. This is also why good employees leave bad teams. They simply do not want to be associated with a group that has a bad reputation. They rarely hang ... Views: 1679
We all have different types of personalities, attitudes, moods, emotions, languages, cultures, beliefs, values, traditions, customs, and priorities in life. We share a few commonalities and the big differences even when we live together as a family member, a part of a social group and being a ... Views: 1679
Lucky people listen to their gut and take steps to boost intuition.
In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell draws on history, neuroscience and psychology to reflect on the choices we seem to make in an instant. He states that “decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions ... Views: 1679
Author's program note. I am about to do you the biggest favor of your life. For right here, right now I am going to introduce you to a svelte California grandmother named Linda Elze... and I can assure you it's a contact you will cherish, the way so many all over this grand world already ... Views: 1678
A wonderful actor died last week. I’ve enjoyed watching him portray a variety of “bad guys with a big heart” over the years, but last week, I learned something new about him and my appreciation for Bob Hoskins has grown even greater.
Hoskins left school at 15 because he was told he was ... Views: 1678
Anger as a tool is inefficient, exhausting and unsustainable.
Anger is the belly down, anguishing and wailing toddler in the grocery aisle. Let’s face it, angry people are not fun. We don’t want to work for them, be around them or have them in our lives. Most of us will go out of our way to ... Views: 1677
"The way we perceive things will be the compass to how happy or how miserable we will feel."
I've always believed that with each new day we all have the opportunity to make that new day a positive, productive, happy day. We owe it to ourselves to try and have a good day. One that will end ... Views: 1677
I was driving on the highway the other day and a sign said, "Enjoy Your Commute". I thought to myself, "Thank-you, I am", and not just the road I was driving on, but the road of life.
Sure, there are still moments or days where I feel like I’ve hit a pothole, so to speak, where I wasn’t ... Views: 1677
Recently, the Critics’ Choice Awards were televised and, the Golden Globe nominations were announced. I am fascinated because I LOVE movies. They have been a staple part of my life since my earliest childhood. Films have entertained, influenced, informed, educated and ignited my ... Views: 1677
Is it hard to put your finger on what makes you happy? According to a Deakin University study, happiness boils down to three things: financial freedom, a life of purpose, and authentic relationships.
In other words, happiness — about 40 percent of it, anyway — is within your reach and, most ... Views: 1676
REALITY REPAIR: TIME, SWEAT, TEARS & NO PROMISES OF SOMETHING FOR NOTHING
By
Bill Cottringer
“You don't get something for nothing;
You can't have freedom for free;
You won't get wise
With the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be.”
~Neil Peart.
Shame ... Views: 1676
Recently, I enrolled in an online story conference. I’m usually enriched by the insights into human nature that storywriters possess. But this conference provided a different insight.
The leader of the conference encouraged participants to share their most important life story. There were ... Views: 1676
So many times, people don’t realize how easily they can sabotage their careers, unknowingly, they will do or not do things that hold them back. Here are five cautionary behaviors:
Pretending that there are no politics: sometimes people take the view that they are not going to acknowledge or ... Views: 1675
As if there wasn’t enough ill will in this world, some nimrod – or a drove of them – believed we desperately needed a National Be Nasty Day. I ask you to join me in a Be Nasty Day Boycott against the poor behavior this absurd day celebrates.
The selection of a day to be nasty to our fellow ... Views: 1674
“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean
When I was a kid I would imagine that I could make things happen just by thinking about them. For example, if my best friend was coming over to play I’d look out for him from ... Views: 1674
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, I'm sure you've heard the amazing accounts of Ted Williams' Story. This incredible story of this homeless man has lifted the spirits of a country. Here's a quick video of Ted's journey.
So now that you've dried your eyes, what can take away from ... Views: 1674
Years ago, there was a major campaign in schools teaching children to tolerate the difference of others. It was an attempt to create a more comfortable and conducive environment for children of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds to coexist peacefully. I suppose some good came of it but still ... Views: 1674
I was at the Farmers Market with a friend the other day. We were having a great time, laughing, talking, hanging out, when she suddenly began to look as though a cloud had come over her face. She looked like she was angry and sad. I thought she might cry at any moment. I asked her what was wrong ... Views: 1674
Where are you, now?
What do you do, now?
Who are you?
What is your Big Dream?
Questions, Questions, and Questions...
Why?
The answers are in You. The answers are in your Heart and your Subconscious mind.
Always, you answer, your Soul opens them door to the World.
Your answers are ... Views: 1673
Excuse me while I Kiss the Sky
The words of the title of this article are words which were made famous by the late Rock musician named Jimmi Hendrix. He was talking about a totally different type of experience than I am but I like the wording so excuse me while I kiss the sky.
This has got ... Views: 1673
I once got a letter from a high school student in Australia. He wanted to know my definition of success. It’s a good question, and I thought I’d share my answer with you.
Most people will tell you that they want to be a success. But it’s a rare individual who can tell you what that means. ... Views: 1673
"We could never learn to be brave & patient, if there were only joys in the world". -Helen Keller.Often in life when things seem to be going on pretty fine, that we are brought face to face with a situation we probably would never envisage in the wildest of our dreams. The real character of a ... Views: 1672
On a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an ... Views: 1672
Successful peoples and the passion
Successful peoples see the goals in the morning, and evening. Everyday. They focus this during the day.
It gives stength, it carries forward.
Succesful peoples know this.
They live with the power of goals, use in active.
They will become another person, ... Views: 1672
Achieving a work life balance is a phrase that I heard for the first time only a few years ago but as soon as I heard what people were saying I knew what they meant. Like almost everyone else I have experienced being chained to a job that prevented me from having much of a life outside of ... Views: 1672
I discovered a simple method, tip, what helps began journey into Prosperity Consciousness.
This called: Give Away A Dollar A day, created by Todd Silva.
Give away money.
Give away money-everyday.
Give and you will get...
The Natural's Laws working...
The Universe helps to you make ... Views: 1671
I'm sure that you have noticed that when you dare to dream and when you dare to step out and make real changes in your life the obstacles are not far behind. I have found this law to be true many times in my life when I attempt to do something to improve myself, my life, my family, my business, ... Views: 1671
Introduction
In a Group Discussion, no single individual infringes his or her own particular supposition on everybody else. It is basically an offering of experience, and not doing or thinking what another person has chosen already that the assembly must of or consider. The point when a subject ... Views: 1671
(A Discussion on Authentic Performance Aspects)
If you, dear readers, are familiar with my websites and my work, then you notice that I put up a lot of my recorded performances on my various profiles around the web. On my Youtube channel, and my singer's social network, all sorts of audio and ... Views: 1670