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- Work Burnout - Are You In Danger? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigAre You in Danger of Burnout? If you are a business owner or an employee, the holidays can be overly busy times. You feel the responsibility to your customers and clients. Added personal responsibilities for extra time needed to get gifts, attend social events can make you feel like you are ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Work Less and Earn More - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Lisa MininniDoes it seem impossible to work less and earn more? In order to get more done, it has probably been ingrained that you need to invest more time. You might have even gotten into a habit of working 12 or more hours a day, perhaps because you think you’ll be viewed as more accomplished than your ...
Views: 1578(8 votes) - You Simply Need to Turn Yourself On! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Willie HortonThe average person goes through their adult life in a daze. Research indicates that they are incapable of devoting any appreciable level of attention to anything. It suggests that they only experience what they expect to experience and that the routine tasks of everyday life are done completely ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - The Secrets to Effectively Using Voicemail to Get Call Backs and Make More Sales - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueVoicemail is the scourge of many salespeople and yet the number 1 prospecting tool for some of the worlds most successful salespeople. Where does it sit in your sales prospecting armory? I really am surprised that even the most experienced sale people have never, ever taken the time to work ...
Views: 1572 - Oh, What a Year It Was! - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiOh, What a Year It Was!I recently shared with our Best Life Design Community, an exercise by Dan Pearce of Single Dad Laughing (http://bit.ly/fGL6t0) shaking up the New Year’s resolutions process. Instead of listing everything he wanted to happen in the New Year, Dan created a future ...
Views: 1571 - Achieve a Self-Worth to Rival Your Affluent Net Worth - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteMoney is a vehicle, not a measurement of value. Today’s culture is plush with unprecedented comforts and luxuries. Yet, it seems the more material things we have the more we want. And it takes more and more money to get the good stuff, what we think is the good life. We need more to measure up. ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - Simple Ways to Use Mental Imagery to Improve Physical Performance - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Steve G. JonesIn today’s busy world, few of us can invest time exercising and conditioning our bodies. While nothing can replace an actual physical work-out, using the power of the mind to improve physical performance is an excellent “next best thing” for those whose schedules are too demanding for a visit to ...
Views: 1570 - Psychological Flexibility - The #1 Skill for Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarLife is rarely a smooth ride where everything goes to plan. There are many uncertainties, unpredictabilities and hiccups along the way. But the more you are able to adapt to new conditions, the less painful the process becomes. Psychological flexibility includes lateral thinking, the ability ...
Views: 1569 - You Would be Surprised How Time Management Skills Can Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2018 from Steven StasczakMost people are extremely bad at time management skills but deceptively think that they are in total control of their time. The deception is that they do not have an accounting system that tracks their time that measures their goals whether big or small. It’s probably safe to assume that most ...
Views: 1569 - How Successful Entrepreneurs Conquer the Internet - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from TJ PhilpottSuccessful entrepreneurs are typically more than willing to work to achieve the goals they set for themselves! Although putting forth the effort is always a great first step, achievements of any significance require that they believe in and stay focused on their goals! When working in the always ...
Views: 1566 - Sales Training - How is Your Cold Calling Attitude? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueThe way You approach cold calling will have a big impact on the success You have. If you're constantly saying to yourself "They won't be in" "They will be in a meeting" "They will have just come back from lunch" "They won't want to talk to me" "They are probably ...
Views: 1566 - Budgeting Time for Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffWhether you are an entrepreneur growing your business or the CEO of an international multi-continent corporation, your organization’s sustainable future rests squarely on your shoulders. It is leadership not management that sets the course for an organization and it is the leader’s vision, ...
Views: 1562 - Do You Have a Vision of What you Want Out of Life? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherDo you have a vision reflecting what you want your life to look like this year? Do you have a vision for your life in general? Have you ever stopped to consider what you want to experience in your life? Are you clear on what your life mission is? Do you know what goals you need to reach this ...
Views: 1560 - Human Power Versus Forced Power - It's Time To Switch - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2017 from Alexandria JoyPower. What is it? How do we use it? Who is seeking it? Why do we have a love/hate relationship with it? "Power is just the ability to effect change." Martin Luther King "Powerlessness is the most dangerous state that we could ever ...
Views: 1559 - Peak Performers Manage Their Strengths and Weaknesses, Part Two: Our Strengths - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziOur Strengths A) The Big Picture We all have strengths. But we cannot just smugly sit self-satisfied like a Cheshire cat. Rather we need to further develop our strong points because it’s a matter of using them or losing them. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890~1969) explains, “Our real problem, ...
Views: 1559 - Human Adulthood part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven BarnesWe're building a seventeen-part structure for self-coaching and self-exploration, with an end toward becoming responsible, awakened adult human beings. The first ten steps of this structure originate in Joseph Campbell's famed "Hero's Journey" The second part of the Hero's Journey is called the ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - Human Adulthood - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Steven BarnesWhat is an adult? While we may argue about what a "Man" or "Woman" is, there is remarkable agreement around the world on the subject of Human Adulthood. An adult takes responsibility for his or her actions and emotions. While we can argue about many qualities and attributes, I think we can all ...
Views: 1553(3 votes) - Are You a Sleep Walking Zombie? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Royane RealDo you get enough sleep? Chances are you don’t. Many people living in modern industrial societies suffer from a chronic, and worsening sleep deficit. Until a few decades ago, most people lived lives so very different from ours that we would scarcely recognize them. Until fairly recently ...
Views: 1551 - Organize Your Life Online With This Free Tool - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to organize your life in the hectic internet environment you'll want something lightweight, effective and convenient! Now if you're an online affiliate trying to earn a buck this need becomes even a bigger concern due to the frequency of change affiliates must contend with to be ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Calming Your Mind in Increments Series: Taking Ten-Minutes Every Day to Help with Gaining Mastery over Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Judith HolderIn talking about the busy mind, also known as the monkey mind or mind chatter, you may be asking yourself, “How do I begin to gain some mastery over my mind”? One of my coaching client once stated, “my mind runs on and on and on…. like a Duracell battery”. She too felt she had little to no ...
Views: 1547 - E – Expectations - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 3rd Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING We all have basic expectations in our lives, such as showing up on time for work, dropping the kids off at school, and paying bills. Setting high expectations for yourself acknowledges that your ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Keep Your Heart The Master of Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara Elizabeth“Follow your heart and do what feels right for you, because that’s living. Everything else is dying.” - Henri Junttila In the hectic world we live in today, sometimes it is hard to find ways to live life in complete happiness. You are entitled to live your life they way you want to and were ...
Views: 1545 - Believe to Achieve - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lisa MininniI love to watch movies any chance I get. Recently, I watched the 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, a rags-to-riches story based on the autobiographical book of the same name, written by Chris Gardner. The movie chronicles how Chris Gardner, despite all odds, makes it from down-and-out ...
Views: 1544 - Perspectives On Vision from a Sight-Impaired Artist (who's NOT BLIND ANYMORE!!!) - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneOriginally Published March 2001 in Surface and Symbol the Arts Journal of the Scarborough Arts Council, Toronto, Canada volume 13 no.2 Preface by Karin Eaton, Executive Director, SAC “All art starts as an idea; you don't have to be able to see it to appreciate it.” These were the words I ...
Views: 1544(7 votes) - The Missing Connect With Your Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2018 from Steven StasczakEnvision you are the most astounding figure skater who at any point lived. While practicing in a quiet, discharge arena, you show a definitive in physicality and appearance. You oppose the laws of gravity as you jump noticeable all around, arriving with perfect exactness. You turn with easy ...
Views: 1544 - Multitasking: Stop it! Unitask instead. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Camille PrestonThese days, people often wear their “ability” to multitask as a badge of honor. We’ve all been there: sitting at our desk, computer humming, files open, checking e-mails, talking on the phone, and listening to a colleague all at the same time. Impressive, yes? No. It’s neither impressive nor ...
Views: 1543 - 7 Strategies to Optimize Productivity and Revenue - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Carrie GreeneThe weather here in NJ has been pretty stormy lately. A couple of hours ago, it was dark outside. Thunder was rumbling. Everything seemed to be in place for a terrific downpour but the storm didn't come, at least not then. All we got were a couple of raindrops that quickly disappeared. Hours ...
Views: 1541 - A Short "Tribute" to the "late and great" Ayrton Senna, perhaps the Fastest and Greatest Racing Driver of them all! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Craig LockA SHORT "TRIBUTE" TO THE "LATE, GREAT" AYRTON SENNA: LIFE AT THE LIMIT: Submitter's Note: Craig is currently "working" on a new manuscript, a "real labour of love" titled 'INSIDE THE MIND OF A GRAND PRIX CHAMPION, where we'll take a look inside the head, the "top two inches" of the very ...
Views: 1539(3 votes) - Death in the Mountains...Is it What You Want Even Though You're Doing What You Love? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jake NortonDougald MacDonald - a great writer, climber, and all-around guy - wrote a brilliant post yesterday about the tragic passing of climber Craig Luebben (http://themountainworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/no-consolation.html). In it, he discusses at length the commonly-heard phrase: "Well, at least he ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - The Difference Between Mediocre and Optimum Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Ronald MasonAs a person interested in peak performance, optimum wellness and nutrition, I thought you might like to know about a very important breakthrough. This is so important, it may mean the difference between optimum and mediocre wellness for you, your family, friends and associates, while ...
Views: 1538 - How to Get a Promotion: You Have to Have It Before You Have It - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from John LoveLeadership Strategy Number One You have to have it before you have it. Let me ask you this: how many of you are driving your dream car? Before you ever had that car, I would imagine you saw it in your garage, saw in your driveway, saw it in both. I’ll bet you saw yourself driving that car ...
Views: 1532 - Play to the Strengths of Each of Your Team Members During This Years Business Planning Process. - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetAs you tackle the business planning process for the year, there are some fundamental personalities differences that you need to keep in mind to make the process as efficient and effective as possible. The key areas to be considered are: 1.Preparation for the business planning meeting. 2.The ...
Views: 1531 - Frazzled, overworked and stressed out with growing your business? Determine one little action to turn it all around right now - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Jason RosadoI just finished a coaching call with one of my favorite clients. I really love this guy (as I do all my clients), because he is a really genuine person, cares about his patients and wants to make his business truly incredible. And I want to share something very interesting from our session ...
Views: 1527(22 votes) - Top 3 Leadership Mistakes That Screw Your Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen my client asked me what I see as mistakes that people make in leadership roles, one example jumped to the fore - 'Sally'. Observing Sally is like watching a train smash in slow motion. She demonstrates the first two top leadership mistakes. The remaining one comes from examples closer to ...
Views: 1527 - Achieving Goals: 5 Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Odds of Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Karen KleinwortA goal is a target on which you aim your focus and put your time and effort into the process of achieving. There are five steps essential in guiding you toward achieving and realizing your goals. Achieving a goal can take longer and require more commitment than you realize or might imagine. ...
Views: 1521 - Leadership Resolutions - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Paul BurgessA new year, and in this case a new decade, often finds us looking back on our lives and thinking about what we’d like to be different in the future. I always get intensively reflective around this time, looking at past mistakes and bad habits, but quickly shifting my focus to the year ahead and ...
Views: 1519(6 votes) - Book Review: Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 1516 - It's Easy to Lose Credibility - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dawn Angier“Business is simple. Make some stuff and sell it for more than it cost you. There’s nothing more to it than that except for a few million details.”—president of International Harvester I had to eat a little humble pie recently. And I want to share why, because I think it illustrates a ...
Views: 1516(9 votes) - Mentoring: Encouraging Success - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Karen KleinwortOnce you establish your own company, we have a tendency to look at our previous experience and how it has encouraged your employee's success – to notice what worked and what didn't. One of the essentials of a flourishing business is the openness to share your wisdom and enthusiasm of doing what ...
Views: 1515 - The Paradox of Success: Is There A Downside To Winning? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Bill ColeHow can being a success possibly be a problem? Don't we all want to be winners? In fact, there are potentially negative consequences in achieving our goals and in being known as a successful person. Let's take a look at this paradoxical phenomenon and formulate some strategies to deal with ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - The way to Learn how to Enjoy a Violin That has a Disability - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Alexis RicklefsPerhaps you have actually dreamed of taking part in a musical instrument and clueless as to what type of instrument is ideal to participate in with? Effectively, learn how to participate in a violin therefore you will never regret it. It can be, by far, 1 from the coolest instruments to engage ...
Views: 1509 - Your Power Zone - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Charles EduardosIn the journey of personal mastery it is important to recognize and own the very core “powers” or functions of your mind-body system. It is important to recognize and own your “Power Zone”. When you do this, you establish the foundation for your personal empowerment, responsibility, and ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Helping Your Creative Intelligence to Blossom - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEach and every one of us possesses creative intelligence most of which is likely untapped and therefore unused. Whether it is a preoccupation with our busy lives or sheer laziness thinking outside the box is something most of us do not do enough of. Nonetheless these creative resources still ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Hustle Your Way Forward: 7 Steps to Taking Fearless Action - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jon IvesonHustling in business is about recognizing opportunities and assets around you and getting the absolute most from them as you act to create results. Sometimes maximizing the opportunities and assets is a matter of tactical choice. But most often it is about both strategy and tactics as you make ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - Growing Your Knowing - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from William CottringerGrowing Your Knowing By Bill Cottringer “A huge part of life is to live, learn and leave a legacy of that living and learning.” ~The author. To be able to leave this legacy of living and learning, you have to successfully navigate a roadmap of four levels of learning so you know ...
Views: 1505 - Achieving Your Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMost of us enter adulthood with dreams of achieving financial freedom, a house in the country, a career we love, yearly vacations in Hawaii, a cabin on the beach, owning our own firm and perfect health. People achieving these things (high achievers) are crystal clear dreamers, yet very few ...
Views: 1500 - Risk it, its Worth the Risk! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessThe biggest roadblock we face when trying to implement something new in our lives is our own mind. When we read or hear the material we become excited, we say, “I can do this”, or even better “I will do this”. We see the importance of the principles taught and if we are wise we will implement ...
Views: 1498 - ***Do You Or Your Child Suffer From Test Anxiety? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay Granat“My daughter is very bright, but she panics when she has to take tests.” “My son can’t sleep the night before a test.” “I was so scared during the SAT’s that I couldn’t concentrate at all. I took a prep class, but it didn’t help me. I was just too up tight to do well. I’m really ...
Views: 1497 - 6 Savvy Email Habits - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Julie GrayCheck Email Only When You Can Process Email. We all love to ‘check’ our email to see what has arrived since we last viewed our inbox. But this means we continually add to our to-do list (and our anxiety) without giving ourselves the time to actually deal with the email (i.e. respond, delete, ...
Views: 1496 - How to keep going at difficult times? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Harri SaarA 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 ...
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