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- Credit Frauds You Can't Resist - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianFile Segregation Scam If you have filed for bankruptcy or have bad credit generally, you could be the target of a fraud the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) calls “file segregation”. In this scheme, you are promised a chance to hide unfavorable credit information by establishing a ...
Views: 1281 - Critical Thinking: Are Some Universities Making People Mentally And Emotionally Weak? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone stays up to date with the news, they may have heard about the kinds of things that have been taking place at universities around the world. One could read news papers, watch TV, and use social media to stay up to date with what goes on at these institutions. A Closer Look For ...
Views: 1281 - Critical Thinking: Do Some People Use The Word 'Privilege' To Shame Others? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperSocial media has given people the ability to share their views with the world, and this can take place without the need for someone to reveal their true identity. Someone can then say just about whatever they want and they won’t need to worry about the consequences of their actions. If they ...
Views: 1281 - Taking Responsibility for Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Wendy ZelleaThe time has come for us to take responsibility for our lives. Let's put it this way, even if we do not take the responsibility, we are still responsible so we might as well step up to the plate now and realize that everything that happens to us in our personal lives, our country, our world and ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - 7 Keys to Living An Inspired Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Thomas GargiulaKeY 1: You MUST Take Responsibility For Your Life a. No matter what has happened in the past and no matter what cards you were dealt, you have to take ownership and responsibility for your life. Laying blame on others and on your situation simply prolongs anything that you would view as a ...
Views: 1279 - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Peter RadfordGeographical Interpretations Australia In Australia, all forms of bankruptcy are governed by legislation that is entitled The Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Commonwealth). According to this, the act of becoming bankrupt is only available to individuals. In the case of companies classified as ...
Views: 1277(3 votes) - What Good is a Mercedes-Benz if You're Jabba the Hut? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Rand GolletzI recently read a staggering statistic. More than 40% of college graduates never read another book after they graduate – EVER – FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES! If you are not among that 40%, congratulations; you are among the living. If you are among that 40%, how are you growing? How are you ...
Views: 1277 - Dr. Romance: Peace Begins at Home - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: This is often called the Season of Peace, as in "Peace on Earth; Good Will to Men" Yet there is so much unrest in the world today: the world is still involved in wars, terrorism seems to be endemic worldwide, and domestic violence and hatred still dominate the news. ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some People Always Say That Other People Are Sexist? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of problems in today’s world, and it could be said that some of these problems are more important than others. Still, that doesn’t meant that the amount of attention a problem receives will depend on how important it is. In the same way that the person with the loudest ...
Views: 1266 - Can Change Be a Life Saver For You? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Natalie EkbergMany years ago I met a lady who did something brave and adventurous (at least in my eyes). She saw a certain city in her dream and felt quite urged to move there, in spite of the fact that this particular city was on the other side of the world and she was not much of a traveler. However, she ...
Views: 1264 - Personal Balance - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Mark Lindsay`Frequently Asked Question: How do I achieve balance? Many people struggle to figure out how to achieve life balance. Creating the balance that is right for you is important. Your ability to think, plan, decide and take action largely determines the course of your life. The better you ...
Views: 1264 - Definition: Meaning in Life - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisMillions of people have asked the question "Why am I here?" Here are some ways to find your purpose and passion in life and some guidance on how to live the answer to this age old question. Steps 1. Make a list of the things you do for fun, or that you really enjoy. Include in the list the ...
Views: 1254 - Paying the Price of the 3 R's - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Val Wilcoxonto, aren’t they? Can you identify areas in your life where these have reared their ugly head? What exactly is this pattern and how does it affect your life? Resentment When you become resentful of another person, it’s like drinking poison and waiting for it to kill your enemy. Doesn’t ...
Views: 1243 - Dog Waste Bags - Who Doesn't Use Them? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Kay RingelstetterWe all know how much our pets need outdoor exercise. They, just like ourselves, love fresh air, sunshine, time to enjoy a quick walk or romp at the park. And we all know the importance of carrying and using our dog waste bags when they attend to their usual business while outside. But who ...
Views: 1242 - Hire a Private driver in Mykonos - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2020 from Theodoros DeligiannidisGet a Mykonos private driver with professionally trained chauffeurs to provide with the most comfortable and secured ride you desire. The purpose of The Ace VIP is to provide the client with amazing transport services available throughout Mykonos Island in Greece. Our chauffeured cars at ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE – HOW TO MAKE YOUR TO-DO LIST WORK FOR YOU - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Julia JamesDo you feel overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do lists? You are not alone! These lists evoke negative emotions in most people. They seem like silent reminders showing us just how far “behind” we are and how impossible it is to ever catch up. It doesn’t have to be like this. There is ...
Views: 1242 - How to Keep Your Hard Earned Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreCan you count the times you have... - stopped smoking and some time later started again - attempted to get rid of unhealthy weight and quit the program before you got to your goal - reached a healthy weight goal then, over time, gained it back - stopped abusing a legal or illegal drug or ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Bankruptcy - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordHistory: Continued Since such banking practices were common in Italy, it has been suggested that the Italian words banco rotto, or broken bank, represents the true meaning of the term bankruptcy. Alternatively, some derive the word from the French banque, or table. Finally, it has been ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Avoid Leadership Failure by Focusing on Your Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Terry WallJoe Paterno’s decision to coach the remaining games, a decision later nullified by his firing, was a leadership failure. By focusing on his purpose, he should have seen that coaching out the schedule was a terrible idea. Learn from his leadership failure that you should use your purpose ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Stay On Track By Being Accountable - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerI’m the first to admit that I’m not a natural-born writer. The words don’t always come easily, and I often don't know exactly what it is I want to say. So why am I writing this article? It’s primarily because I want to: I do have things to say, and I do want to share them with others. I’ve also ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Fall Festivities - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt is that time of year again when there are fall activities, celebrations and parties to attend every which way you seem to turn. The flyers are posted at work, the invites arrive in your mailbox, evites show up in your inbox and there simply doesn’t seem to be enough time to attend all. Be ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - Who's Responsible? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Judy IrvingAre we the blaming kind? Do we find some kind of satisfaction in putting the responsibility and therefore the blame “out there”? Do we tend to say, its Obama’s fault we’re in this mess? Or I just can’t get the work done in this heat, or as Flip Wilson used to say, “The devil made me do it.” Or ...
Views: 1230 - Where is Your Mind Leading You Today? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Arleen HannichIt may not seem like it, but there are incredible opportunities right now for you to transform yourself in wonderful and expansive ways. Especially during these difficult times, I encourage you to be aware of the mind. Your mind is patterned to keep you feeling separate. It can cause you to ...
Views: 1229 - Book Review: What Really Matters: Service, Leadership, People, and Values - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 1228 - Where Are We Going? - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Joseph SeilerWhere Are We Going? Joseph Seiler MCC jseiler@yournaturaledge.com Little Red Riding Hood said she was going to Grandma’s house. She seemed to be pretty clear on that part of things. Being able to ‘say’ where we are going, some will tell us, is ‘it’, the golden fleece, the answer to ...
Views: 1227 - Healing What Hurts - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Val Wilcoximportant to realize that this pain is something that needs to be acknowledged and processed. The longer you hold onto that pain, the harder it is to work through it. There will come a time when you will be forced to acknowledge it. This old pain makes itself known to you in ways you can’t ...
Views: 1224 - Ponderings ... Road Signs - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Glenda GibbsSome of us take those road signs for granted - maybe a bit presumptuous at times - such as a sign stating the speed limit. I ignore it and speed on by - - or how about not paying attention and missing the exit which perpetuates me backtracking. Such is life - or is it? With me being ...
Views: 1224 - Spirituality and Wall Street: 7 Fiscal Scams From a Spiritual Viewpoint - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWall Street professionals are getting a lot of heat in the press lately for the exploits of few. Although we target Wall Street excess in this article, we believe the vast majority of financiers are honorable. Our view is that the financial shenanigans that you see today are 10-15 years (at ...
Views: 1224 - What You Say Has Power - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Leisa OlsonMother Teresa said “I was once asked why I don’t participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I’ll be there”. September 21 was Peace One Day, a day to bring people together with activities and events that focus on creating ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - The Art of Journaling - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOne of the greatest arts I have ever learned is the art of journaling. It is an art I have been perfecting since high school. The great news is, it’s an art you can master too. I treasure the writings I have from my past, as they show how I have grown and matured over the years. When you ...
Views: 1221 - Relationship Goals Involve WHAT? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreHow are your relationships working for you? When it comes to relationship goals, here we find some of the most intricate challenges. Unlike most of your goals which involve yourself and inanimate objects or subjects such as your living quarters, your career, your money, your material items ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - Staff Room Sabotage - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWherever it is that you reside during your working hours there is always a place to go to enjoy your breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack time pick-me-up. Usually there is a special room that provides you with an environment to sit down, regroup and enjoy your chosen fare for a short period of ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Six Ways to Make Your Personal Brand Matter in the Marketplace - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Karl DumasWhether you’re a waiter, CEO, politician, account director or job candidate, your personal brand and all that it conveys make a dramatic difference in how effective you are in achieving support. In essence, everyone who “supports” you – the diner, board member, constituent, client or hiring ...
Views: 1209 - Yes, You Can Be Financially Independent - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Dawn AngierBy its very definition, financial independence means to not be dependent on anyone or anything for our financial needs. That requires being free from debt. When asked what they would do if they won the lottery, most people say they would pay off their debts. Just imagine what it would be like ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - Exploring the Sharing of Three Words - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Jeannie Campanelli“I am sorry.” There are so many lessons to be learned about how to say these simple and very powerful words. I remember when, in my early life, I said those words a lot. I said them so unconsciously I really didn’t realize I said them as often as I did until my first personal growth teacher ...
Views: 1206 - Personal BestSubmitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyObtaining your personal best is a goal for each of each day. One would think that most of us would strive to be our personal best. Each day we find people who just settle for status quo, and who seem to care about their own problems. Have you seen those kind of people in and among us? Maybe ...
Views: 1193 - How To Create Change In Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you wish you could live your life differently, what is holding you back? If you truly want to change, what is stopping you, why can't you do it? For so many of us, we seem to be blocked by the inability to alter our own behaviors, even when we know we need to. What limits our capability ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Book Review: Torts and Compensation, Personal Accountability and Social Responsibility for Injury - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 1185 - Whose Business Are We In? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Janet ChristensenWhose Business Are We In? At some point in time, each of us encounters situations where you want to jump in and fix something in another person’s life, perhaps a family member, friend or co-worker. It may be a personal situation, a work problem, a financial situation, a conflict – the ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Companies That Help to Copy Your Discs - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Mike ArnoldEverything in the world today is about saving the earth and going green. Everywhere we turn we find people talking about how important it is to save the environment and do you bit to help protect the ecosystem that you live in. Well this is not just something that many people are talking about ...
Views: 1183 - A Lesson from Shaving Cream - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Joe FarchtI had minor surgery and my left hand was bandaged so all my fingers and hand were covered in one huge bandage. That forced me to make some changes in my routines. Shaving was one of those habitual behaviors that require a small adjustment. There is a big lesson in that adjustment. Let me ...
Views: 1172 - Taking Responsiblity - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Stacey PollockResponsibility is one of the biggest issues that we interact with everyday in the world around us. Whether that is concerning the interaction that we have with another person or the way we take on things inside ourselves in our own individual experiences. We are faced with the contemplation of ...
Views: 1172 - Making a Difference in an Indifferent World - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Robert NajemyWe live in troubled times where our peace and safety are often in danger. Most feel helpless and unable to affect the unfolding events in our present world. And yet many are uniting their minds, energy and actions in order to create a peaceful and safe world with dignity for all. Some groups ...
Views: 1169 - Is It That You Can't or Is It That You Won't? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2019 from Rossana SneeWhen faced with something new: an activity, an upcoming event, signing up for school, the gym, confronting someone, etc., I often hear the words, "I can't", followed by some rationalization as to why they actually can't. For example: I'm too busy. I won't know anyone there. I'm too ...
Views: 1164 - What Does Stewardship Have To Do With Living A Rich Life? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Beau HendersonMuch of the reason why so many people today live lives that are meager, unfulfilled, and empty has to do with this concept of stewardship. Stewardship is a term that isn’t heard much these days. While the use of the word seems a little outdated, the concept can be considered timeless. ...
Views: 1160 - Becoming Your Best: The Overlooked Way to Survive the Economic Downturn - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Terry CrosbyIn an economic downturn, one of the first budget items to land on the corporate chopping block is employee training. Too often, executives focused on survival believe that they must minimize expenses. They reason that training must not be a necessity -- after all, employees have been able to ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Do You Practice Comfortable Inaction? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Chris RuisiRecently I came across the following John F. Kennedy quote – “There are risks and costs to a program of actions. But they are far less than the long range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.” There have been several articles about comfortable inaction, so I thought I would take a shot at it ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - Live Your Dream - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joe KahlerI’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And, by gosh, I deserve it! The key thing to remember is to know who you are and understand who you can be. Never let the opinions of others define for you who you are or what you can or cannot do. Although other people may sometimes know you well, ...
Views: 1154 - Staying Power - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are totally getting closer to your goals. You are feeling better because you are taking action, being aware and following through and these are very important elements for success. Remember to be kind to yourself and do not expect perfection. There may be days when everything you ...
Views: 1154(6 votes) - Are You An Asset Or A Liability For Your Success? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2020 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonThere are so many ways to create a successful business, sometimes it can be confusing. Everyone seems to be an expert, selling the best way to get there, the easiest route, the fastest path. But all of these methods and strategies are often missing the most important key to your success. They ...
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