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Self-esteem is defined as a person’s overall “self-appraisal…their own level of competence, beauty and worth.” Interestingly, self-esteem can involve a person’s belief system, as well as their emotion. Self-esteem can be tied in with a person’s desires and belief-obligations, as well as what ... Views: 1540
S: Shocking, Solution, Secret, Shortcut, Spoken for, and Sold Out
You can build a sustainable business by giving away surprise bonuses. Your clients will feel they’re getting the biggest bang for their buck. My clients are always shocked when they receive surprise bonuses with an item that ... Views: 1540
Last year Freya bought a house about twenty minutes drive from where she used to live. While she loved her new home, she missed her frequent visits to a local store, where she bought organic teas, spices and oils. Until recently Freya also visited Auntie, who lived in a residential home near ... Views: 1540
Have you ever decided to make a major change in your life, a change that you feel totally committed to making, only to find after a few weeks, days or perhaps only hours, all your good intentions have been scuttled and you are back to where you were?
Perhaps you have made a New Years ... Views: 1539
Every business owner realizes the key to maintaining sales is having salespeople who are highly motivated and goal oriented. When management has the ability to motivate their sales force effectively, it creates a highly charged and positive atmosphere. They can do this through there own methods, ... Views: 1539
The desire of pleasing is, of course, the basis of social connection. Persons who enter society with the intention of producing an effect, and of being distinguished, however clever they may be, are never agreeable. They are always tiresome, and often ridiculous. Persons, who enter life with ... Views: 1539
Have you ever concentrated on something so hard that the world seems to recede into the background? Like when you see a blemish on your chin and it begins to take on the dimensions of a quarter? Or when you are shuffling through a business proposal that you must deliver that day to an ... Views: 1537
One thing standing in the way of happiness for many people is long-held guilt over something that happened days, weeks, months, or even years ago. A twinge of guilt can be very useful in letting us know that we took a wrong turn somewhere, but long-held guilt offers absolutely no benefit at ... Views: 1537
Does anyone else wonder what will happen to Apple now that Steve-The-Genius Jobs has passed on? If there is ever to be a test of his leadership, it's now; what survives when the leader doesn't? We may not know for a few years yet.
Here's what has survived - the example he set in his fierce and ... Views: 1534
Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (from Inspirational Books - Part Three)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Mind, Mind Power, David Schwartz, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Inspirational Books.
Web Sites: ... Views: 1534
When the going gets tough, whom can you trust?
We’re not always able to trust external sources like the government, banking institutions, and other outside entities. We can, however always rely on our inner intuitive voice and wisdom, which can provide us with the guidance and light to lead ... Views: 1534
Thousands of articles have addressed the topic of how to boost self confidence, but with the volumes of information currently available it can be difficult sorting the fact from the fiction. Self confidence is not something you can buy, but it is something that can be achieved with the right ... Views: 1533
The secret key to success is failure! It's sounds, strange, it sounds counterintuitive but it is the secret to success.
Ask yourself how many times have you failed in your life? I'm sure the answer is more than you care to remember. Then think of someone you admire, a role-model who you ... Views: 1532
“Purpose
It’s that little flame
That lights a fire
Under your ass.”
These lyrics, sung by an idealistic college graduate puppet named Princeton in the Tony-winning musical Avenue Q, are oddly appropriate coming from a largely satirical storyline. And while the song, “Purpose,” goes on to ... Views: 1532
Every year about mid February I notice indicators of drama starting to emerge. The extra pounds from over indulging during the holidays have your pants fitting a bit too tight. You only worked out two days since your New Year’s resolution to get fit once and for all, but the big snow kept you ... Views: 1532
One cannot consent to creep when one has an impulse to soar.
—Helen Keller
Imagine this scenario:
You wake up in the morning…
Geez! You feel weak!
Your heart sinks at the thought of facing the day. You are alive but feel like you don’t exist—you feel numb. ... Views: 1532
Many people are focused on finding their true purpose. They spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to find their true purpose, but never get it no matter what methods they try.
My best advice is to forget it and give up because you will never find your true purpose. This entire ... Views: 1530
A very important quality what I have learned in my sales career is that you need to know how to control emotions. How to be happy at hard times? How to keep a joyful face when someone insults you? How to keep going despite of opposition? There is a solution...
EMOTIONS MAKE US DIFFERENT OF ... Views: 1530
Step 1: Breathe deeply and relax. Count your blessings.
Step 2: Do not take it personally, but take it very personally.
Step 3: Celebrate the next cycle of your life
I can hear you saying “There are bills to be paid. There is an ego that needs massaging. How will I cope until I can find ... Views: 1530
A reader recently posted this question on my blog:
I found this especially helpful: "The longer you hang back and allow yourself to be held captive by a decision that didn’t turn out well, the more difficult it becomes to take a step forward. Adopt a success habit of moving forward ..." Any ... Views: 1530
My new client, Tony, had some "issues." (Don’t we all?) A superb thinker and analytical problem-solver who astounded his co-workers with his intellect, he also got periodically derailed. When his boss (the CEO) criticized his work, Tony would "shut down" for prolonged periods of time. ... Views: 1530
Personal motivation is what pushes us to achieve our goals, feel more fulfilled and improve overall quality of life.
Personal motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
Personal motivation is the key to success. It is a combination of determination, expertise, and ... Views: 1530
Purveyors of home based businesses often see themselves as visionaries; after all, it takes insight and foresight to build something from nothing. The entrepreneurial spirit guides our thoughts and provides motivation to move forward.
Forward, however, often leads us into the tunnel. We think ... Views: 1529
Do You Have a Big Enough Why?
Once you get clear on WHAT you want to achieve, it's crucial to know WHY you want it.
If you have an important goal, it needs a big why. Otherwise, you won't have the determination and resolve to overcome the inevitable challenges you'll encounter ... Views: 1529
Every time I hit the pavement I delight in how great running is for stress relief, meditation, feeling freedom and nature (which in Chicago could be joyous or extremely irritating, even within minutes of one another…) but ultimately, for the process of generating unexpected ideas, and on ... Views: 1528
Personal development is an on-going process. It does not stop once we leave an institution of formal education. On the contrary, it should increase once we have left. The reason why is because a formal education prepares us with the foundation to learn and develop. Afterwards, it is up to the ... Views: 1527
“Now, I came to this idea of bliss because in Sanskrit, which is the great spiritual language of the world, there are three terms that represent the brink, the jumping-off place to the ocean of transcendence: Sat, Chit, Ananda. The word “Sat” means being. “Chit” means consciousness. “Ananda” ... Views: 1527
It's no fun to be sick and discouraged on the holidays while everyone else is having a good time. So, remember to include folks who are shut in even if it's with a short visit or a card. Everyone wants to celebrate and to have some distraction from the boredom of a slow recovery. So, what can ... Views: 1526
Find the amazing power to ask better questions. Every thought begins with a question, anyway. You have a problem- solving-mind. It will endeavor to answer any problem you throw its way.
You can ask these questions in the shower, in rounds of three in 10 sets of questions around health, ... Views: 1526
Article Title: The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind'')
Author: Craig Lock
Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and ... Views: 1526
I often get questions from people who are genuinely trying to figure out what to do in a relationship or in life. While I can give people examples of what other people have done to be successful, it is difficult to give people advice on what they should do. Each person will have their own way of ... Views: 1525
If you are seeking self improvement and a higher level of living, you may be able to learn and benefit from the content in this article. Let me begin by prefacing that the fact what you are about to read and learn is based on my personal beliefs and my personal experiences. Your positive ... Views: 1525
Are you resisting fear in your life? So many of us want to scuttle into safety and security. But fear is the gateway to the sublime. We’re supposed to be scared “out of our minds.” That’s the point. That’s when we tap into another intelligence, a non-linear knowing. Best-selling author Sharon ... Views: 1524
In the aviation world it is said that there are two classes of pilots. Those who HAVE landed gear up and those who WILL. The same can be said for every American. There are two types of people. Those who HAVE faced extreme adversity and those who WILL.
Have you ever had your bag full of ... Views: 1523
A while ago I received an email from a listener to my radio show Logical Soul Talk. During the show I discussed motivation, and a concept I call “branding from the soul,” or a way of finding your passion for success in business. The email went something like this . . .
“Hi, Michael - I ... Views: 1523
Lesson 10
View from the Mountain
When we discover new and life-altering truths, we are like pioneers standing on a mountain ridge looking at a new beginning. In the cool, crisp morning air, we can see forever. Then, our gaze slowly and finally settles on a beautiful valley. The vivid ... Views: 1522
It's easy to let your weekends slip on by without accomplishing a single task. Sure, laying out by the pool all day or watching movie marathons are both appealing options. However, think about how you'll feel on Sunday night when not one chore was completed. Procrastination is a problem for ... Views: 1521
I live in a part of the U.S. that received a once-a-decade snowfall last week. At least 12,000 flights were cancelled. Millions of people were home from work, rearranging untold numbers of meetings and assignments.
Such rapid change is commonplace in our world today. Snow is forecast. Other ... Views: 1521
It has only been relatively recently that attraction movies and visualization tools have been developed and are having a marked impact in the lives of many people. The general population however is not aware of what they are or how they function. Like any new technology there is often some ... Views: 1521
Regular Performance appraisals are essential for managing and evaluating employees.
Reasons to conduct regular Performance Appraisals:
1) They help develop individuals
2) Improve organizational performance
5) Feed into business planning.
Performance appraisals are often conducted ... Views: 1521
The “little bit extra” is a very powerful concept to put into practice today in every aspect of your life. The difference between being ordinary and being extraordinary is that little bit EXTRA. The little bit extra is what separates average performers from CHAMPIONS!
In a sales process, the ... Views: 1521
In a split second I discovered something very valuable and detrimental to my success as an entrepreneur. A quick story about how I came to this conclusion. A couple of years ago I was employed in the transportation industry for nine years.In the beginning I was happy with the job like most ... Views: 1520
Remember as a child how you questioned everything, to the point where your parents and teachers were tempted to duct tape your mouth? Why do I have to? Where are we going? How do you know that’s true? Why can’t we do it differently? If I do this, why does that happen? Why, why, why…?
And ... Views: 1520
As you know, I’m a Teacher of Integrity (Axiom of Translation). I speak with a lot of leaders and healers. One of the statements that really frustrates this part of my Soul is the belief that because someone is in the spiritual field there is no need for new awarenesses.
I have a coach and I ... Views: 1520
Valentine's Day is coming around again, and there's no escaping it. Everywhere you look, there are hearts, roses, and candy wrapped in pink. With everyone's thoughts on love and whether or not you have a Valentine of the traditional kind, here is one Valentine you should have: YOU.
Yes, ... Views: 1520
The first use of challenge coins dates back to 1st World War. This is about one century ago. The first users were air force. The coin luckily saved a soldier’s life. After then, they got immense importance which is still rising with every passing day. Army soon started using challenge coins for ... Views: 1518
As the world mourns the death of a Hollywood legend, I recall vividly the night I met the man with the striking violet eyes. I was totally and completely mesmerized…
The place was Gstaad, Switzerland in December 1981 and the height of ski season. Gstaad is the playground of the world’s ... Views: 1518
Several decades ago, I began studying goal setting as if my life depended on it. I was committed to learning anything and everything I could about how to set goals and "have it all". I was certain that having it all would bring me a very deep level of happiness. My motivation was the fact that ... Views: 1517