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- Smart Women and the 4 Basic Marketing Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffMy 10 year-old son is studying health and nutrition at school and he’s very excited about it. He came home yesterday and asked me to sit down with him so he could explain everything he’s learning. He shared the 4 basic food groups that our family should be eating (vegetables, fruit, meat and ...
Views: 1130(5 votes) - The Art of Asking Questions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen ReismanOne of my beloved uncles just passed away. I asked my cousin-in-law, “How’s Beth coping with the loss of her dad?” He replied, “She’s doing fine. She’s already gone through the grieving process.” Later I asked Beth directly, “How are you coping with your loss?” She sighed, “I haven’t ...
Views: 1414(5 votes) - The Power Of Intention - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Ross Craftour intention sets the universe in motion so it is important to be clear of your exact intention in any situation. If you are absolutely clear on your intent your subconscious success mechanism will support you in getting there. One of the "mistaken certainties" or misconceptions most people ...
Views: 1391(5 votes) - Unleash The Inner Flea In You: Tapping Into Your True Potential - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Joe WhiteIn the late 1800's a popular attraction was a Flea Circus. "Trained Fleas" were kept in a cigar box. When the lid would open, the fleas would jump in the box. So what do you have in common with an ordinary flea? The interesting fact about the fleas in the flea circus is that they never jump out ...
Views: 1340(5 votes) - By Any Means Necessary - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Young KimI come from a family that believes that if you can’t find a hammer, use a rock. If you can’t find a rock, use your shoe. Because my parents grew up poor, they believe in the idea of making do with what you have instead of complaining about what you don’t have. My entire family lives by this ...
Views: 1258(13 votes) - Five Ways You can Expand Your Influence - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Zoe RouthEver wonder how some people seem to always get their own way? They seem to glide easily through life, gathering supporters and fans as they go. Their secret? Influence. Whether you want to make an impact on your family or on your organisation, influence is critical. Here are five ...
Views: 1391(8 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #6 Promote your Values - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"When you achieve complete congruence between your values and your goals, like a hand in a glove, you feel strong, happy, healthy, and fully integrated as a person. You develop a kind of courage that makes you completely unafraid to make decisions and take action. Your whole life improves when ...
Views: 1565(3 votes) - ***How To Improve Your Number On The Happiness Scale - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Rob WhiteREAD THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO IMPROVE YOUR HAPPINESS RATING HERE It's wise to understand that, in every moment, you are about as happy as you assume it's your right to be. And, it's profoundly relieving when you trust that it’s your birthright to be happy and enjoy life. If, right now, ...
Views: 2803(3 votes) - 12 Ideas For Thriving In The Future - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Janet ChristensenI recently heard a presentation by Jim Carroll, a Canadian futurist, made to a group of business people from the technology sector. He affirmed what we all know – that things are evolving at a rapid pace. For example: The volume of knowledge is doubling every 8 years. A person taking a science ...
Views: 1302(3 votes) - A Startling Fact About The Middle Class - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultHere’s the truth, if you were brought up in a middle class family then the odds of you actually finding real success in your life are not good! Why you ask? Because these people are raised in a “comfort zone” environment. Before I really get into this article I just want to say that I was ...
Views: 899(3 votes) - Adventures In The Leaves - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Dawn AngierAdventures in the Leaves The other day, my wife Dawn and I did what many fall tourists in New England do. We took a leisurely drive around Vermont and watched the chlorophyll drain out of the leaves. The reds, yellows and oranges in early October are truly something to behold, ...
Views: 1137(3 votes) - Argue Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Lex SisneyWhen was the last time you had a really good argument with yourself? It's a little known fact that when you engage your mind in a logical, well-thought argument, you can quickly change your life in the direction you want it to go. We've all had plenty of arguments with others before. Some ...
Views: 1024(3 votes) - Become the best possible version of yourself. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOI was golfing with Tiger Woods the other day…..no I wasn’t…I was golfing on my daughters Wii. It doesn’t matter; my score was just as bad. How many men (and women) wish they could play GOLF like Tiger? No matter how we feel about his newly revealed personal “flaws”, he is still perhaps the ...
Views: 4087(3 votes) - Believe In Yourself & Believe Your Dreams Are Possible - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, reachable goals, and untapped potential – but they are far more scared of actually accomplishing their dreams than they are of failing to achieve them. The reason is because being average or just good is certainly easier than the work required to become ...
Views: 1643(3 votes) - Boost Your Manifestation With 5 Step Spring Clean - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhether it's spring in the Southern Hemisphere or Autumn up north, a change of seasons is the perfect time to generate new energy and reclaim your focus on your goals. Paying attention to your environments is the fastest and easiest way to achieve your goals. When you've got less gunk ...
Views: 1362(3 votes) - BrainPower, Personal Power, Freedom Power - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziWhat is it we do not understand, and what needs to be understood, that is the intelligible question we must ask ourselves when our brain runs wild in search of certainty. The human brain, unique in the entire universe in its complexity, composed of over 200 billion nerve cells. Each cell has a ...
Views: 1301(3 votes) - Breakfast Breakthrough - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowFueling your body when you first wake up from a good night’s sleep plays a critical role in your ability to control your appetite throughout your day. Think of it in these terms . . . would you ever knowingly operate your vehicle when you are out of gas, or set sail on your journey in your ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Business Is All About Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Dawn AngierBusiness is All About Relationship I live in a small metropolitan area with only about 110,000 people. And it seems even smaller than that. I’ve been doing business in this community for over 20 years. I’ve worked in non-profits, sales, publishing, printing, construction and ...
Views: 980(3 votes) - Character Matters in Team Effectiveness - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Rand GolletzScott Pioli is the General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, an NFL team that has been miserable for the last several years but in 2011, is going to the playoffs. From an article about him in Sports Illustrated: “Pioli has longed to capture something from his childhood, something difficult ...
Views: 1238(3 votes) - Clarity of Power - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Dawn AngierClarity of Purpose Living a Rich Life If becoming rich is part of your dream—and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be—just be careful you don’t confuse being rich with living a rich life. I think we should all become financially rich. If we are, we can give more to our families, our ...
Views: 1046(3 votes) - Cold Coffee and Three Ingredients to Foolproof Sales - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffWhen I travel, the first thing I do when I reach my destination is scope out the coffee situation. I’m an early morning gal and I enjoy a hot cup of strong black coffee when I wake up to greet the day. When we arrived in Park City for our family vacation, I noticed the coffee pot in the kitchen ...
Views: 1301(3 votes) - Confidence is Everything - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYears ago when I was a vice president of corporate development, I created a system of evaluation for our employees that was used to determine everyone’s yearly bonus. I told my boss that I found it curious that when the employees were measured against the standards of the system I’d developed, ...
Views: 646(3 votes) - Design Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalEvery choice that you make and every action that you take is designing your life and your career. Whether you take an active or a passive role in the creation of your life, you’re creating it. Setting goals for things that you want but do not yet see in your life is a great way to hold ...
Views: 977(6 votes) - Electronic Free Activities For Families That Build Social Skills - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Judy WrightIf you are like most parents, grandparents, teachers today, you probably think that children are watching way too much television today. Not only are they sitting on their rear ends inside, when you can get them outside, they are playing video games on their cell-phones or other electronics. ...
Views: 2305(3 votes) - Escaping the Credit Epidemic - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixEscaping the Credit Epidemic Rebuilding Reserves for a Healthier Future We don’t need to look too far to see signs of mounting credit problems in our society today. Not only is it the focus of every newscast and headline, it has impacted our families, our friends, our communities, and for ...
Views: 1362(3 votes) - Faster Than the Speed of Thought - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Dawn AngierOne of the ways you can differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to deliver your products and services faster than your competition. I just signed off on the proofs for a 300-page book with a full-color cover. The turnaround for this digital printer is less than eight days—and most of ...
Views: 1047(3 votes) - Four Business Partnering Ideas for Colossal Expansion - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickJohn is a highly creative person who loves to do one thing – write. And he makes a really great living at it. But when it comes to running a business and dealing with the operations John would pretty much prefer to get a root canal in the middle of the Sahara desert. Dan is a brilliant ...
Views: 1820(3 votes) - Home Based Business Success - Don't Be A Cheapskate! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Devon BrownHome based business success can only be determined by you, your actions, and your goals. If you have a goal in mind that you need to reach, you’re going to need tools along the way. This is no time to cut corners and be a cheapskate. You may be hurting for money right now, but the course of ...
Views: 1215(3 votes) - How Are You Dealing with the New Normal? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dawn AngierHow Are You Dealing with the New Normal? We live in a constant state of change. Many people are calling it The New Normal because it's now become normal for things to no longer be normal. Some changes are significant and some aren't. Some changes are obvious and some are ...
Views: 1014(3 votes) - How To Access The Mysterious Force Of Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever had a gut feeling about something you should do or some action you should take? I'm going to assume that you have, because what I'm referring to is often called "intuition" and I believe everyone has "it." Let me give you a personal example. I was recently sitting in my office ...
Views: 1057(3 votes) - How to Develop Key “Life-Line Relationships” That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNone of us can achieve the success or the validation we deserve alone. In this troubled economy, more than ever, we need the input, the feedback, the support and the feet-to-the-fire accountability of a few deep, trusted relationships in our professional and personal lives that we can count on, ...
Views: 1021(3 votes) - How to Remain Confident - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Peter WrightIn the last few days, several people have asked me how I remain confident, motivated and cheerful despite all the negative news in the media. Today, more than at any time in my life, people are looking for ways to remain confident and find sources of inspiration. Following this simple 8 step ...
Views: 4069(3 votes) - Is It Time to Stop Persevering? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Royane RealHow important is perseverance in achieving your goals? Many success gurus tell us constantly that to achieve your goals, you have to keep on going, have faith in yourself, and never give up. To keep persevering to achieve your goal does not mean that you forge blindly ahead, regardless of ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - Keep Moving - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Dawn AngierKeep Moving The sailboat was coming slowly into the marina under power. There was a south wind blowing about 15-20 knots, and it was beginning to rain. The helmsman appeared confident and had several crew aboard, so I elected not to walk over to the other dock and offer assistance. But I kept ...
Views: 1056(3 votes) - Learn to Esatblish Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Frank O'TooleI can not recall the amount of times that I have sat down to write my goals and have just ended up writing a to-do list instead. Goal setting can be a difficult task if you are not sure of how you will achieve what you want to achieve. When setting goals we must remember what Anatole France said ...
Views: 1135(3 votes) - Live Your Passion By Taking Advantage of Your Opportunities - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Linda PucciI frequently work with people who want greater meaning in their lives. They want their lives to count. Sometimes they are bored; sometimes they feel trapped by their everyday life; sometimes they just want to find greater happiness or meaning. This has lead me to think about the importance of ...
Views: 2233(3 votes) - Living Your Purpose and Mission – A Three Step Plan - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie FrankAre you living your purpose? Do you know your mission? “What am I here for? What is my purpose, in this lifetime?” You may be asking yourself these questions. More and more people are these days. There have been hundreds of books written on this important and debatable subject. Suppose I ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - Make Your Website Stand Out at Social Networking Sites - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Serena CarcasoleIt's important to put yourself in front of your target audience as often as possible. With more and more people spending time on social networking sites, like Facebook and YouTube, adding these components to your marketing efforts can really make a difference. Now these sites have made it even ...
Views: 1407(3 votes) - Making An Authentic (GOOD) First Impression - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Michael McIntyreWe have all done it - met someone for the first time and generally within a mere few seconds, a glance or two, formed an opinion about the other person based upon their appearance, their demeanor, their body language or the clothes they are wearing. Well, guess what - they're doing the same ...
Views: 1209(3 votes) - My Bosses’ Top 12 To-Dos for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Dave NealI’ve been lucky with bosses over the years. No real bad ones. A couple of great ones. None of them perfect. (They’d say the same of me, I’m sure.) These days, my bosses are the managers and leaders in our classes every week. To all my bosses, I offer these top 12 to-dos for the new year. ...
Views: 1094(3 votes) - My Business Success Story, After it Failed … Twice - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Matthew TooneIn March 2008, I had an experience that I am positive many of us have had – perhaps several times. It all started with an IDEA in my mind! I had been talking with a friend on the phone and he mentioned something to me that sparked a business idea that I knew would work, and that I was extremely ...
Views: 1425(3 votes) - Obligations - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from David SamuelWhen you go to the restaurant, you go with an empty stomach. They give you food, you give them money. There is the emptiness, which is filled, and then what is given gets something in return, money for food. When a child is born, it is empty and helpless. The parents give it food, shelter, ...
Views: 1283(3 votes) - Overcoming Adversity is an Every Day Slice of Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,More than 200,000 people lost their jobs last month (August 2009) and unemployment is up to 9.7%. Nearly seven million jobs have been lost since the recession began in December of 2007. Is it just me or are we getting immune to hearing this information because it is repeatedly negative? The ...
Views: 1761(6 votes) - Perfectionism... Something to Be Proud Of - 5 Reasons If You Are an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonOne of the comments I hear often, especially from female clients, is: “I am my own worst enemy-critic.” Not surprisingly, many claim to be perfectionists. As we all know, anything brought to its extreme can be unhealthy, and it is no different with perfectionism. This article is dedicated to all ...
Views: 1364(3 votes) - Position Yourself for Success - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Dawn Angier“Just like in a race or game of chess, you must position yourself to make the right move. By being in the right place at the right time, you can dramatically increase your chances for success in any endeavor.” In the spring of 1940, Winston Churchill was asked to lead Great Britain in its ...
Views: 1223(3 votes) - Positive Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Harry Connor JrPositive productivity is exactly as it sounds -- positive. Productivity increases as does quality, when body, mind, and spirit, are focused upon being in a positive state of mind, emotion, and will -- then the body also will react in a positive manner. Negativity, or being in a negative state ...
Views: 5455(3 votes) - Practice Meat - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Barrett Clemmensen PowellA few times a year, every year, I brush off the patio furniture in the back yard, remove the cover from the propane gas barbecue and wipe it down. My friends begin to arrive; we break out the wine and beer, chips and salsa, deviled eggs and the pickle tray. I open the valve to the propane tank ...
Views: 1267(3 votes) - Psychological Reversal: The Root of Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Michael LawrienceWhen we want to improve our lives we set an intention of what we would like and then we look for results. We may have visualized the result and taken some actions. Why do our intentions fall short of our desired results? Maybe it’s a little thing called “counter intention.” Counter Intention ...
Views: 2700(3 votes) - Re-Invent and Re-Package Your Business to Grow, Now! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Ron Hequet4 Things to Do That Will Jump-Start Your People and Profits How has your business kept up? Do you have a new customer interactive website, new product brochures, inspired and no-excuses talent, a technologically up to date plant or professionally designed interior and merchandised store? If ...
Views: 1152(3 votes) - Resolution Slip-Up - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Jenny ShihDo you have a resolution for 2010? Now that we’re half-way through February, how’s your resolution going? My two 2010 resolutions are “listen” and “allow.” For me, resolutions are not about a hard, fast, painful commitment to change. Rather, they are like a light that shines on my life to ...
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