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- How to Rekindle Your Lost Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from TJ PhilpottFinding or replenishing your lost motivation can be a difficult task for anybody and especially internet marketers during the holiday seasons! With holiday 'spirit' in the air comes many distractions that make it hard to stay motivated which can be the kiss of death for the business of many ...
Views: 2387 - A "Review" of the Book 'Bounce': How Champions are Made (by Matthew Sayed) - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of the Book 'Bounce': How Champions are Made (by Matthew Sayed) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Books, Bounce, Matthew Sayed. Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and ...
Views: 2383 - Living Happily Ever After…Today - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiThe field of positive psychology (which partners closely with the fields of neurology, biochemistry, eastern medicine and others) is built on the scientific premise of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change. This means that greater levels of happiness are attainable through ...
Views: 2381(4 votes) - A Life Worth Living - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Jack ZufeltTo achieve your Core Desires-whether they are earning more money, enjoying more intimacy, or having more joy in your life-you need to grow, become more, learn, and change. How fast you grow is within your control; you can experience great growth if you desire it. But you can't just sense a need ...
Views: 2379 - Building Effective Teams and Dealing with the True Cause of Stress Using this Simple NLP Model - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Mark BuchanRemoving stress in a team is just one way of helping people to become their best and reach their potential. Very often stress is misunderstood or the causes of stress maybe misdiagnosed. In this article I describe one of the most common causes of stress that very often people fail to identify: ...
Views: 2377(5 votes) - How to Increase Your Business Efficiency Online - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from TJ PhilpottIncreasing your online business efficiency involves a certain amount of 're-engineering' regarding the current strategy you are utilizing! Capitalizing on your own strengths while also 'streamlining' your efforts in a way that gets you the maximum results is the most direct path to marketing ...
Views: 2372 - Jim Clark: The Most Naturally Gifted Formula One Driver of All Time? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jim Clark: The Most Naturally Gifted Formula One Driver of All Time? Tags: Jim Clark, motor racing, Formula One, great Grand Prix drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix champions, Formula One champions/drivers, tribute, elite performance, ...
Views: 2368 - Five Ways to Develop the Transformational Leader Within You - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonToday, leaders must deal with complexity, ambiguity and constant change. If leaders are to be successful, they must possess not only mental maturity, but also maturity of heart, mind and the human spirit. Tall order for us mere mortals, huh? The good news is that transformational leaders, those ...
Views: 2358(2 votes) - Turn On The Switch To Your Hidden Energy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAlthough many people acknowledge that we are born with an incredible, God-given power to do, have, or become whatever we want, no one has explained what it is or how to turn it on. We wonder, "Where is the switch to my hidden energy?" Your Core Desire is the switch. Having your heart fixed ...
Views: 2358 - ***Sports Psychology And Peak Peformance In Tennis: How To Have A Powerful Serve - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatA big serve is a huge weapon in tennis. In order to serve well, you need to have reliable mechanics, an effective pre-serve routine and a range of different serves. In addition, top servers know how to disguise their serve, so their opponent can not determine what kind of serve is coming toward ...
Views: 2357 - Core Desires Ignite the Conquering Force - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltCore Desires are the ignition mechanism for the Conquering Force. This is what a Core Desire can do in your life- ignite the Conquering Force within you. I've taught hundreds of karate students, most of whom indicated they wanted to be black belts, but few of them ever achieved that distinction. ...
Views: 2356 - Manifest Prosperity, Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Yamini BhattLove ~ The Energy That Is YOU! Raise your vibration to manifest prosperity, health and happiness The universal law “like attracts like” is absolute. We get what we want by the way we think and feel. So stop and think, what is the personal broadcast you’re sending out into the world? ...
Views: 2340 - From Braces to Races: A Lesson in Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltBonnie St. John Deane grew up in hospitals, in leg braces, and on the wrong side of the tracks, but that didn't stop her from believing that an African-American girl, with only one leg, could learn to ski. As soon as I learned to ski a little, I set my sights on qualifying to compete in the ...
Views: 2339 - Key Ideas to Build a Successful Career - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Billy Arcement“We need to be confronted by our actions, messages, and shortcomings if we expect to learn and grow. No more hiding behind excuses. No blaming others. No hiding behind phrases like—"This is just the way I am.” E. James Wilder As part of our career growth path, we must engage in constant ...
Views: 2326(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Improve Your Mental Golf Game - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Kealah ParkinsonA good golf game can make your whole day. A bad one can … well, who wants to think about that? The truth is a bad day on the course can really bring you down. Depending on how you handle defeat, it can cause you to isolate your friends, fight with your spouse, be short with your children and ...
Views: 2324 - How to Have Automatic Persistence - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence In your journey from your home in California to ...
Views: 2323(2 votes) - Your First 90 Days: Do You Have a Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andria CorsoWhen you first start a new job, it's very beneficial to have a "first 90-days plan." Why? First, because it gives you some direction about where you want to focus your time and attention in your first three months and second, because many companies will give you a "90-day review" after your ...
Views: 2314 - Elite Athletes Successfully Conquer Distractions - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Loren FogelmanMost athletes who train to compete spend most of their time preparing for ideal situations. Well if you have been competing long enough you know that eventually you will hit a perfect storm. I’m not talking about where everything works out just as you expected. What I mean is you are going to ...
Views: 2311 - The Secrets to Managing Difficult Training Session Attendees - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Dana BrownleeThe Secrets to Managing Difficult Training Session Attendees Have you ever kicked off your shoes after leading a particularly difficult training session and wanted to just give up! Leading training sessions can be great when you’ve got an energized group that’s ready and willing to ...
Views: 2285 - How to Know You’ve Got It - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHow can you know when you are-or are not-tapping into the Conquering Force in your life? When You Don't Have It When you are not tapping into the Conquering Force, you'll feel as if you're drifting like a stick in a river. Life will take you wherever it wants instead of you controlling where ...
Views: 2281(1 vote) - Sales Legends Qualify Hard, Win More! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Terrie AndersonEver wondered why some people consistently make millions at the top of the sales ladder and others struggle to meet quota? In this series of articles, based on 999 Legendary Selling For The 21st Century, we review the differentiators between those who consistently over achieve and those who ...
Views: 2261(3 votes) - Three Case Studies on Core Desire - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltUncovering your Core Desires and unleashing your Conquering Force will cause you to live a fuller, happier, and more successful life. As you learn to identify, and pursue, your Core Desires, you may find yourself in any of these three situations. Right on the Money Once, a vice president ...
Views: 2258 - Learn Instant Self-Hypnosis for Rapid Focus - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Mike Reeves-McMillan“Instant” self-hypnosis? It sounds like one of those exaggerated claims that are too good to be true. But when you realise that self-hypnosis is simply the skill of focussing your attention narrowly for a particular purpose, learning to do that instantly becomes a very reasonable goal. Narrowly ...
Views: 2256 - Gratification in Action - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMost people want instant gratification. The good news is that when you're pursuing genuine Core Desires, in most cases you experience constant gratification. You don't have to wait to have fun or joy when you are on the path leading toward your genuine Core Desire. Having a life in which ...
Views: 2252 - On Taking Risks - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltOne of the hardest things in life to do is take risks. Many people tell me they're not willing to sacrifice their security, and find risk-taking to be frightening. But once you realize that everything involves risk, your confidence becomes the cure for risk aversion. One survey showed that in ...
Views: 2251 - Goal Setting - A Template - for Success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Jack BassGoal Setting - A Template for Success Convert your “ wish list “ to an action plan following this simple but effective template . Why bother ? As with all relationship therapy and training my goal is to give you the skills that will make you independent. A lot of your friends have the ...
Views: 2246 - Melting Mental Blocks to Success: 7 Steps Closer to the Top - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stephen BurgessWhy do so many people struggle to succeed? Why do so many of us fall short of the potential we know we have? Why do we keep repeating the same steps hoping for different results? You first have to remove the mental blocks you keep stumbling over. You will recognize them but you must take ...
Views: 2233 - Creating Great Family Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen asked what is most important to them, most people respond with one word-family. When you have a family where love is expressed, and shown, the benefits are overwhelming. A happy family where respect, laughter, love, and fun exist is truly a bit of heaven on earth. If your spouse is ...
Views: 2232 - Are You Using The Force Within? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThere is an incredible energy and power within each of us just waiting to be unleashed by our Core Desires-I call it the Conquering Force. To conquer is to get what we seek or overcome obstacles by physical, mental, or moral force. And force is the power to act effectively and to move ...
Views: 2231 - Tips To Pass Driving Test In UK - by Submitted on May 04, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaToday I passed my driving test and felt a lot about how I did it. Irrespective to my knowledge of driving that my instructor has given me and the practice that is prerequisite to pass a driving test, we need something else to know. Especially the person who feels nervous and shaky on the test ...
Views: 2231 - Expecting Excellence - A Key to Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Michael BeckThe idea of expecting excellence isn't new, nor is the premise that every leader should expect excellence from his or her team. But just like everything a leader says and does, it's not so much a matter of "what" he or she does as much as it is about "how" they do what they do. There's a ...
Views: 2219(8 votes) - How to Find the Lost Heart: The Solution to Life's Problems - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Glenn BergerWe are all looking to end our emotional suffering and solve our life's problems. We long to answer: How can I find love, stop being so anxious, lose weight, make money, have more energy, have a better marriage, be a better parent? In this post I’m going to give you the answer to your ...
Views: 2219(6 votes) - A Short "Tribute" to the "late and great" Ayrton Senna, perhaps the Fastest and Greatest Racing Driver of them all! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Short "Tribute" to the "late and great" Ayrton Senna, perhaps the Fastest and Greatest Racing Driver of them all! Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Motor racing, Ayrton Senna, books, motor racing books, tribute, elite performance, champion, champions, Formula 1, great ...
Views: 2212 - How to find higher consciousness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Matthew ButcherFinding our connection with our higher consciousness will bring us towards enlightenment and at the same time give us the knowledge we need to bring balance to our civilization. When we are connected with our higher consciousness, we see much more clarity about everything, we feel fulfilled and ...
Views: 2211 - Inside The Mind of a Moto Grand Prix Rider, Valentino Rossi (from ‘Endless Possibilities, New Horizons’) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Inside The Mind of a Moto Grand Prix Rider, Valentino Rossi (from ‘Endless Possibilities, New Horizons’) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Motor-cycle racing, Valentino Rossi, champions, sport, success, achievement, mind, mind-power, motivation, champion, ...
Views: 2204 - Why do the Good Ones Quit and Leave and the Poor Ones Quit and Stay? Part II - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Brian DalzellWhy do the Good Ones Quit and Leave & The Poor Ones Quit and Stay? Part II How We Deal More Effectively With Lower Performance Levels. I am sure that most people are familiar with Pareto’s Principle or the 80/20 rule. It basically states that as a rule of thumb 80% of your sales come from ...
Views: 2194(2 votes) - Effective Action and The 80/20 Rule - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Stephen MartileTaking effective action means taking the actions that produce the greatest results. You won’t get paid a premium dollar unless you provide premium quality. That means trimming the fat and doing the things that count the most. Using the 80/20 rule is a big proponent to take effective ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Lead Like an IRONMAN - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2014 from Bobbie LaPorteAn IRONMAN triathlon is one of the most intense physical competitions out there. The race consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a full marathon run (26.2 miles). Competitors range from professional athletes to housewives with diverse professional and personal backgrounds, ...
Views: 2188 - Be Your Own Motivational Speaker! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you ever wake up in the morning full of good intentions for the day ahead and find that, by the time that you get to work you’re no longer motivated? Or, maybe, you get off to a flying start but when the first minor distraction or interruption occurs, you go off the rails. Do you ever find ...
Views: 2188(3 votes) - How to Streamline Your Morning Routine and Jumpstart Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Sarah KarakaianBenjamin Franklin said the certainties of life are “death and taxes.” He forgot to add “mornings” to the mix. After all, dawn’s hours creep up like, well, clockwork. Ironically, many people brush off mornings, not realizing that they can be the most productive period of the day. When else ...
Views: 2184(1 vote) - How to Stand Apart From the Competition - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Richard GreeneWhat does it mean to stand out in a crowd? Is it just a matter of looking or acting different? That could be one way to stand out but you’ll never be a seven-figure earner if you look or act like a buffoon. Standing out in a crowd will get you noticed but standing apart in a crowd will make you ...
Views: 2179 - Golf's Secret Weapon - Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Michelle BeaudryGolfers love hypnosis because they know it works. Here are some of the fixes to be done to help their game. Golfers make me grin. It's fun helping them get the edge on their competition. Lucky for me, my practice is in Orlando, Florida where golfers abound. And whenever I meet one, that grin ...
Views: 2173 - Is consistency is the missing element of your success - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Thomas AndersonHave you ever wondered what is the missing piece to having what you want in your life? I know for me, I used to make the same new years resolutions over and over again each year. I would believe it was possible to create the change I wanted in my life and I would take action. The A and The ...
Views: 2172 - Is Your Self-Image Working For You? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltLife sometimes throws us curve balls that we have to deal with-these are the "have-tos." Life becomes boring and difficult when you're only doing the things you have to do to get where you don't want to be. If your Core Desire is to speak confidently in public, how do you acquire this ...
Views: 2171(1 vote) - Karate for the Head Or Heart? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jack ZufeltMany years ago, when I was teaching karate, I could usually tell how well my students would perform from their motivation to learn in the first place. Often it was just a passing fancy, an ego trip, or a belt. But for others it was a burning desire. Once, a university professor approached me ...
Views: 2170 - The Special Force of Mentoring - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHaving a mentor I an integral part of getting where you want to go and achieving what you want to achieve, as fast as possible, with the fewest mistakes. I consider mentors to be key components of maximizing your Conquering Force. In your life, you have probably already enjoyed the help of ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - 3 Effective Strategies for Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere are many variables that can keep you from achieving your goals if you let them which is why your focus is absolutely needed! But all the focus you can muster will be of little good unless you have the motivation and direction you'll need to succeed when pursuing any aspirations or ...
Views: 2160(1 vote) - Confident Athletes Win Competitions - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Loren FogelmanToo many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are - Forbes Performance is the best measure of an athlete’s mental game. Let’s face it as athletes move up in rankings some unexpected circumstances will appear. At that moment, athletes will be faced with a decision on how ...
Views: 2150 - The Brain Rehearsal Technique (through harnessing the power of intention) - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Michelle ClemonsThe word “intention” is used in many ways. The dictionary definition that fits most closely says “intention is conception of a thing formed first by the direct application of the mind to the individual object, idea or image. It is a stretching or bending of the mind towards an object.” There ...
Views: 2144 - Test-Taking Memory Tips - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Ron WhiteOften the stress we feel when we are about to take a test - whether for school or a job, is the stress we put on ourselves. If you are prepared, and know the material as well as you can, you have all you need to do well, so why are you putting roadblocks up for yourself? I have a friend who ...
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