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- Leaders Take Action! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Vernon MyersHave you ever been in a situation where you saw a leader take a specific action, yet you had no idea "why" or "how" the leader decided to take that specific action? Well, I have too! That's why I decided to study various leaders that I have worked with over 22 years and before long, I started to ...
Views: 1949 - Quotes On Perseverance To Inspire You To Persist And Keep On Going - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Michael LeeWhy are quotes on perseverance so inspiring? That's because every day, we face challenges and problems that we need to overcome by keeping on. Sometimes, we triumph over them despite difficulties; but there are also times when we would like to give up. And that's when perseverance is of ...
Views: 1947 - La Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Denise BoeschLa Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers Baskets of Hope Program Delivers Free Gift Spa Basket to Single Mothers in Need Eighty percent of single mothers have to work to support their families, and thirty percent of them are living below the poverty line. Single parenting ...
Views: 1946 - For Motivation and Direction Refine and Articulate Your Big Goals - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Maria MartinezIf you know me, you know I’m BIG when it comes to goals. I preach goals every single day to those around me and even to people I don’t know sometimes! The truth is that I am a firm believer that having clear goals can clearly make a difference between living life, and living a great ...
Views: 1944 - Your creative energy flows where your thinking and expectation goes - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur brains are amazing they work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from before you are born, right up until we fall in love. The truth is our brains are far more powerful than any computer ever developed; our thoughts are in fact so powerful that they can either create or destroy. They can create ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - The Power of Society - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from C.F. HuttonThe world is becoming more amazing to me by the day! It seems as if people have lost their place within their own society and now must be told what to do when it comes to figuring out the pending financial crisis we are heading towards in this world. The funny thing is that it really isn’t a ...
Views: 1937(5 votes) - The Teacher - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAn inspiring leadership story This story was originally written in Home Life Magazine by Elizabeth Silance Ballard in 1976 and became one of the most requested stories in the magazine’s history. Several versions of this story have circulated around the Internet. What is inspiring to me ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - MOTIVATION The drive behind excellent performance - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyOne of the great writers on motivation, Ausabel, determined that there was intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. What does that mean exactly? Well, intrinsic motivation will derive from an inner will to achieve and perform. Extrinsic motivation will come from benefiting from an outer source ...
Views: 1933 - When You Fall off the Horse Don’t Lose Your Blackberry - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Karyn MaierIt was a beautiful day in Costa Rica, the sun was shining and I was on the back of a beautiful horse named Diablo. I had been horseback riding numerous times before with no problems, so I wasn’t prepared for what would happen next. As Diablo and I hit full stride galloping across an open ...
Views: 1931(3 votes) - How To Transform Apathy Into Motivation - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Peter MurphyIn today’s modern world apathy is becoming increasingly prevalent. We are constantly and consistently bombarded with all sorts of bad news, leaving many of us with a feeling of indifference and the thinking, “I can’t make a difference” or “I can’t change ...
Views: 1929 - The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Doug Grady“You may find yourself living in a shotgun shack You may find yourself in another part of the world You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile You may find yourself in a beautiful house with a beautiful wife You may ask yourself, well how did I get here?” -The Talking ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - End of Winter, Beginning of Spring - 4 Easy Ways to Jump Start Essential Self-Care - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHas your self-care taken a back seat this winter? Spring is in the air and it's time to revamp your mind, body, spirit routine. Here's a few extremely powerful ways to say goodbye to the long cold days of winter and bring the warm sunshine and blue skies back into your life. 1. Eat ...
Views: 1928 - How Incentive Schemes can Motivate Employees - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Lee MalcolmFinding employment is a significant incentive for many individuals to gain a level of financial income in order to afford the overall price of living, in addition to enjoying a fruitful career within any respective business sector. Individuals who gain employment on a part-time or full-time ...
Views: 1928 - Is Resistance Sexy? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen I think 'resistance' what comes to mind is the French Resistance: a bunch of intrepid and dedicated underground rebels fighting for the freedom of their country - all with a certain 'je ne sais quoi' and irresistible French accents... But that's only good in the movies. Dealing with ...
Views: 1927(1 vote) - Simple Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsGoal setting is a very powerful technique that works! At its simplest level the process of setting goals and targets allows you to choose where you want to go in life. By knowing what you want to achieve, you know what you have to concentrate on and improve. Goal setting gives you long-term ...
Views: 1927(3 votes) - Become Emotionally Smart, Read about “The E.Q. star” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Shakti PradhanEmotions are the messengers of Heart. Everyone reveals his feelings to others through emotions. But in a professional world, you need to be emotionally smart to interact and cooperate with your colleagues. If you’re emotionally smart, you can handle the work stress and deadline tensions easily. ...
Views: 1926 - The Five Minute Miracle - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Willie HortonI was sent an article on lottery sales by a reader a couple of weeks back - how, the Texas State Lottery was heading for record sales of US$3.83bn this year. Yes, that's one State and that's billion, not million! You'll also see in the article that its the poorer people who spend a ...
Views: 1926(3 votes) - How to Stay Motivated - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Aly and AndreaIt might be the number one question we are asked. “How do I stay motivated when I have all this bad stuff happening?” Its code for: “How do I get happy when everything is crappy?” One of the most difficult things about obstacles in your life is that they are often have the appearance ...
Views: 1924 - Appreciate the “Do Overs” of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Tracy AustinHave you ever been trying to explain something to someone or recall a story and realize by the expressions on the face of others that you were not being as clear as you desired to be? In that instance, you might have found yourself making the statement, “let me start again”. The older I get the ...
Views: 1919 - 7 steps to overcome procrastination, set goals and make good decisions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Tracie O'KeefeProcrastinators always have poorly defined goals and successful people always have clearly defined goals. Successful people do not want to waste energy going nowhere in particular. It is imperative that in being a good decision maker you start the whole process by clearly defining your goals. ...
Views: 1918 - Are you ready for Derek Jeter's Blueprint to Improve Your Results - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Loren FogelmanMost people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we focus all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives. Anthony Robbins What is really happening when an all-star athlete is not playing to his potential? Derek Jeter, captain and infielder for the ...
Views: 1915 - Plant Today What You Want to Harvest Tomorrow - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniWith Spring around the corner, the ground is thawing and seedlings are sprouting up from the soil. It raises the question: What’s your plan for growth? Like cultivating your garden for growth, successful entrepreneurs realize that what is happening on the inside will always be reflected on ...
Views: 1909(5 votes) - How to Find the Motivation to Avoid Distractions when Working From Home - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from david chappleWhen starting out in any work from home job or home businesses, you have to ask yourself the question; How can I stay motivated? If you want to work from home successfully you are really going to have to get your act together!! You need to be disciplined in order to achieve success; and ...
Views: 1907(5 votes) - Turn Victim into Victorious - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Aly and AndreaYou are not a victim. The word itself is defined as “something or someone harmed by an act or circumstance.” The word is one of our least favorite words in the English language because it implies such helplessness. In the case of a violent crime victim, for example, the very idea puts our ...
Views: 1894 - Goal setting: Tips to achieving personal success - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Diane CraigAlmost exactly to the day, fifteen years ago, I established a special ritual. It was January 1, 1996 and as I prepared to actually write down my goals for the year, it never occurred to me that this exercise would become a fulfilling rite that motivates me to dream big and better. From ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - Top 90 Free Classified Sites and How To Use Free Classifieds? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from article bar barHow To Use Free Classifieds? Ads Posting To Your Advantage. If you have a small home business, is a great tool to use free classified ads. For one thing, it's easy to have a great deal for your budget, most small business owners. How To Prepare? How To Prepare You, you also need to be ...
Views: 1887 - The Big Challenge Of Fear - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Mario AnthonyOne of the biggest challenges we’re confronted with on a daily basis is fear. Fear always seems to reveal itself and stare us right in the eyes when we begin to move our lives forward in attaining our dreams. Depending on what it is we want, or want to achieve, there are many types of fear that ...
Views: 1885 - How to Be Happy for the Rest of Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Scott EppIt may surprise you to know that many people are unhappy with life. Most people find that they don't know their place, and that they don't feel that they're living a life of purpose and fulfillment. No one can necessarily teach you how to be happy. Happiness is something that's inside you. ...
Views: 1876 - Suck It Up Cream Puff! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Dominica ApplegateMy basketball coach in high school was awesome….and awful. I loved him…and hated him. This love/hate relationship was based on the fact that he would not give us one damn inch of sympathy when it came to anything. He was a coach-a damn good coach- and he was serious about pushing you to the ...
Views: 1875 - 4 Secrets to Motivating Others - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Kate StewartDo you care more about knowing all the answers or about motivating real change? Motivating others is a critical skill if you are a manager, a team leader, an entrepreneur, a trusted advisor, or a parent. How can you overcome resistance? How can you help others make changes that last? Even ...
Views: 1873 - Self-sufficiency - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Daniel GauthierShould I provide you with a dictionary definition? No, my own will suffice. For me, to be self-sufficient means: to be able to exist, to fonction, to be able to live my life without depending on others. Self sufficiency of the senses, specifically breathing. Even if a person may appear to be ...
Views: 1873 - Of Passion and Success - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Rob WhiteDo 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: 1872(3 votes) - *** How to Unclog Artist Block - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt’s a devastating thing for an artist to feel they’ve lost their inspiration, to encounter a creative block. But suffering from artist’s block doesn’t mean you’ve lost your artistic ability. Artist block can be overcome. Invariably it will happen. It's something that happens to all creative ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - FAMILY MATTERS. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe are moving to the Family Category today. (Yes, even posted a pic from a favorite family weekend of Aly’s here). We were tempted to jump into the Career or Financial Category, but we want to cover Family first because when you begin to shape your career brand, you will want to first be clear ...
Views: 1866 - 4 ways business website design influences lead generation - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Ribi KhaimovMany companies start a partnership with business website design services when they realize that they are receiving minimum to no leads from their original website creation. Normally, poorly generated leads or traffic to a website occur because the web design itself was never truly created with ...
Views: 1861 - How To Overcome Uncertainty At Work, Business And In Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Vincent KitukuThe news that 80,000 people lost their jobs this past March adds on to the "social buffaloes" we have to face. Millions are in the midst of battling the mortgage buffalo that seems to needs extra "spears" to bring it under control. Others are dealing with personal issues: divorce, stressful work ...
Views: 1857 - 4 ways to (still) make this your best year! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Thomas AndersonAs I’m writing this, it’s T-60 days until the end of the year. That means, by the time you are reading this, you’ll be even closer to making this year….we’ll maybe not your best year ever. I’m saying that because if you’re like 92% of the world, you haven’t achieved your New Year’s ...
Views: 1855 - Impossible is Just a Word - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Karen McGreeveyWhen most of us are little, we have an imagination that just won’t quit. A long time ago, not withstanding any of today’s stereotypes or political correctness, the boys would play “Cowboys and Indians” or “cops and robbers”; the girls might play “dress-up” or “movie star”, or take on the guise ...
Views: 1855 - 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: 1855(6 votes) - Siegfried and Roy - A lifelong journey of fulfilling dreams - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from derrick sorlesThose who dare to dream accomplish great things. Just ask internationally acclaimed illusionists Siegfried & Roy. I had the honor of working for them for about 7 years, right up until Roy’s tragic accident in 2003. They were an amazing and inspiring team with a beautiful inner spirit. Roy ...
Views: 1854 - Are You Suffering From J.O.B Burnout? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAccording to a number of studies completed, up to 50% of employees think often of quitting their current jobs. Why do so many employees spend time thinking about leaving? According to a Gallop poll, a large majority leave because they don’t have a good relationship with their immediate ...
Views: 1852 - Little Victories Attitude Management Tool - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Roger SeipIf you want to grow as a person, professionally or personally, you must overcome some barriers to growth. One barrier to growth I have seen hold people back, time and time again, is an unwillingness to take decisive action. The Solution? You must be willing to take decisive action! Take ...
Views: 1852(6 votes) - Stop Procrastinating - Get Unstuck & Get Started - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleProcrastination is painful. Perhaps you're having problems getting started on a new project -- or mid-way through something and hit a snag - or find yourself otherwise stuck. Maybe you’re just having one of ‘those’ days and can’t quite get yourself going. Whatever the circumstances, here are ...
Views: 1852 - Why The Self Help Stuff You Bought Doesn’t Work: The Missing Secret Ingredient to Self Help Information - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Patti CarnahanYou were all fired up and have bought self help books, tapes, CD’s to play in your car or while you jog, whatever. You’ve bought them on all kinds of subjects, relating to one or usually more areas of your life that you KNOW need improvement. You’re frustrated now that what you heard or read ...
Views: 1848 - HOW TO HACK YOUR BRAIN FOR MOTIVATION: The Power of Deadline - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from James MapesI have realized and accepted the harsh fact that I sometimes keep myself busy without being productive, that is - I procrastinate. Recently, guilt has begun to creep into my consciousness and guilt in any form is unacceptable to me. So, here I am writing about how to break through ...
Views: 1843 - Five Steps To Understanding & Using What Motivates You - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sharon MikrutDo you get frustrated when you lack the motivation to start a project or activity and put it off so you don't have to tackle it? Do you wonder why your friends or colleagues don't appear to be motivated when you are raring to go? This article explores the origins behind a lack of motivation; ...
Views: 1841(2 votes) - Get What You Want- Now! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from cindy silbertWhat if you could have anything you wanted right NOW? Knowing what you want is essential but your intention determines when you’ll get what you want. What is your intention for when you will get what you want? Do you think about it happening some day, or expect it will happen five years from ...
Views: 1841 - How to Tap in the Power of the Now; An Easy Tool You Can Use Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerSuffering from clinical anxiety for over 30 years of my life, my mind was caught in a constant spiral of fear and worry. I spent my whole life worrying what if this bad thing happened or what if that bad thing happened. I was never in the now. I spent the whole time in the future; not seeing ...
Views: 1841(3 votes) - Why Fear Increases Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from TJ PhilpottFear increases productivity primarily due to its ability to instill a strong sense of purpose in people! Fearing the loss of anything we covet is one of the most intense motivating factors a person can experience! This motivation pushes you to focus your effort on doing whatever it takes to ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - 7 Locked Doors to Un-Doing Problem Behavior - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from William Cottringer7 Locked Doors to Un-Doing Problem Behavior By Bill Cottringer “A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.” ~Mark Twain. For most of us, we spend half our lives trying to carry a cat by the tail and the other half trying to change the results ...
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