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- Feeling Stuck? Simply Ask 'What Else is Possible?' - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Dallas HardcastleReally smart people can draw accurate conclusions, right? In fact, as we go through high school and enter the work force or perhaps continue onto college we are taught that having strong opinions and being able to draw quick conclusions is the mark of intelligence. Someone asks you, “What do ...
Views: 823 - Millionaire Mind - Conversation with a multi Millionaire - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Leo FosterTHIS TRUE STORY WILL CHANGE FOREVER the way you look at millionaires, the millionaire mind, making money and success! Meet Andy, a low level manager at a super-market. During his free time, Andy is busy chasing some new business venture all the time. Every time you talk to him, he has ...
Views: 2202 - Success: Why Do Some People Fear Success? - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt might seem strange to some people that success could be something to fear; especially as we live in a world where success has become an obsession for so many people. What is often heard about is the fear of failure and how people don’t want to fail. However, success is generally perceived ...
Views: 1925 - M-A-Y - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Sylvia HendersonMaybe I will, and maybe I won't. Maybe I do, and maybe I don't. If I'm to take action, I'll have to decide; Commit to a choice to which I must abide. ~ Sylvia Henderson So I shouldn't quit my day job and become a poet laureate? I introduce to you, "may". It's an interesting word in ...
Views: 1677 - 3 Things To Catapult Your Business to Success - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI said, "Does anyone have any questions for me?" The response, "Yes Carrie I do. Since you've been in business for over ten years will you share the top three things that you believe have led to your success?" It was a question I didn't expect so I thought a moment ... here's the answer I ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - 5 Principles of How to Lead No Matter What Your Level - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Christine RubleAs the economy took a downslide, I have seen a lots of friends come to me asking how they can get a job for the company I work at. They didn’t want to take just any job and start at the bottom. My question back to them is why not? The answer I got in return was generally they had an MBA and ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - ***The Only Affirmation You Will Ever Need - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Rob WhiteThe Only Affirmation You Will Ever Need from Rob White *** Note: Follow the above link for an incredible multimedia experience. Affirmations are a dime a dozen these days. In the above guide, Rob White shares the one affirmation that produced tremendous results in his own life. With ...
Views: 3292 - The Squawk Heard 'Round the World - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Rob WhiteWith summer approaching, I suspect there will be a lot of buzz about the best ways to travel with kids. Kid-friendly airlines. Kid-friendly airports. Kid-friendly hotels, and the like. I wish someone would write about parrot-friendly travel. Parrot-friendly airlines. Parrot-friendly airports. ...
Views: 2059 - Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Dana Barker Davies"Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown" (Coyle, 2009) Isn't that what everyone wants to hear? I know, I needed to hear it! I can't sing, can't dance, can't draw and I am horrible at sports or math-related sciences. I grew up believing that I was talentless. However, according to "The Talent Code" ...
Views: 1459(3 votes) - Implement These Steps for Greater Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rand GolletzJohn, one of my clients, operated a very successful pair of auto dealerships. His personal income approached a million dollars per year, but he was not a happy camper. John hadn't taken a real family vacation in five years. He was on the treadmill of financial success but personal oblivion. ...
Views: 1031 - Insider Tips for Running a Successful Startup Company - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Yoon CannonDuring these economic times, when the unemployment rates are too high people opt for starting and running a small business, for various different reasons. Running a small business can be a profitable and successful endeavor. But you need appropriate skills and ideas to make it one, without which ...
Views: 1312 - Formula for Success: A Perfect Blend of the Four Working Styles - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from kuza biasharaWorking style – No, don’t raise your eyebrow just yet. You may not actually see it but every employee has his own working style. Come on, you can’t possibly think that there are no different styles and that everyone works in the same manner. Go on and observe your employees and you will discover ...
Views: 809 - The Common Traits of Successful People - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Henry GoudreauHave you ever wondered what it really takes to be successful? Most people have a false belief of what success really is, and how you attain it. Some think it is the price tag of the car you drive, the size of the house you live in, the family you were born into, the school you attended, or ...
Views: 1199 - Making the Shift From Resistance to Acceptance - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaI've only been in the workforce for 6 years. It took me 6 years to understand the principles of passion, happiness and freedom. And guess what? I'm still not done! I've learned that what I know today is not what I will know tomorrow. I am a constantly evolving being in a constantly evolving ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Some Principles For You To Achieve Success In Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I would like to share with you some principles that make people successful. I don’t know what background you came from or what you were taught in the past. But whatever the circumstance is, I want you to know that you can achieve success in life. I hope you will read this with an open ...
Views: 1100 - How Unconventional Success Can Be Better Than Typical Success - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Chris D'CruzSuccess is something all humans strive for. Disregarding context, it's one of the few unifying things about our species in the consistency of its appearance and the satisfactory feeling it provides when achieved. To attempt or hope for something and have the outcome be beneficial or rewarding in ...
Views: 947 - EXPECTATIONS OF CORPORATES ON FRESH MBA'S - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from john cartManagement is all but a Brain Game... The companies expect nothing but smart working people who are intelligent enough to give innovative ideas which are practically possible to execute. When any company hires MBA's, they expect someone who is suave, a smart thinker, a good communicator, an ...
Views: 671(1 vote) - Character Assassination – Ways to avoid! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Edward FeryThere is a saying in life, I do not know who wrote it, and I do can search it online but that will drain away the fun of anonymity. It starts like this ‘No one can discriminate your character unless you want it to be discriminated’. Character assassination is a concept that most of us go ...
Views: 10613(1 vote) - Cinderella Actually Had 3 Ugly Step Sisters: The 3 Blocks to Success - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Lisa MontanaroIf you ask most people want they want for their career, business or life, often the word Success comes up at some point. Indeed, many of us want to be successful. So what stops some people from being successful but not others? A whole host of things. It is often said that success leaves ...
Views: 1250 - Success – How do you know you have it? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Andrew HortonThere are so many definitions around the word success; so many in fact that I feel the word has really become extremely overused. The traditional understanding society has associated with success, refers to how much money someone earns or how much wealth they have managed to accumulate. Is that ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Are You Holding Yourself Back From Achieving Greater Success In Life? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIf you are reading this right now, I believe you have dreams and aspirations. Now the question I have for you is, are those dreams and aspirations easily achievable? If they are, then they are not big enough. Look, we were not called to be mediocre in life. We were created for greatness. Are you ...
Views: 1286 - The Old Model vs. The New Model of Online Book Marketing - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageRecently I surveyed a group of several hundred authors. "What's your greatest challenge with marketing and selling your book(s)?" was the only question asked. The results were as follows: 38% knowledge 33% time 17% money 7% fear 5% other It’s not surprising knowledge ranked the ...
Views: 1420 - I’m tired of the misguided world of online marketing - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWant to know how some online experts really feel about the world of Internet marketing? It may shock you to learn that sometimes we just get plain fed up with the garbage that goes on. On both sides of the fence there are unrealistic promises and expectations. Making a great living online ...
Views: 1021 - How Do I Keep the Money Flowing In? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Rev. Anne PresuelI had a client with this problem. I really want to learn how to attract more clients. And better clients! My income goes up and down depending on what's happening in my business and how much marketing I'm doing. Sometimes, I feel very overwhelmed, because I know I'm not doing enough ...
Views: 1152 - Find Your Competitive Edge and Sell It - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Lorraine GarvieThere are no corners safe from competition. Playing the field is one thing, managing to stay in it is another. The traditional selling approach of presenting features and benefits are no longer effective. So, how do you keep generating sales? What a company or business must do in order to keep ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Critical Successful Factors in a Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from kuza biasharaCritical Success Factor could be defined as that single success factor or element that is necessary for any business, organisation, or project to fulfil its mission. It is a critical or vital factor that is required for the success of the business or the project. It is identified as a managerial ...
Views: 1122 - Shining Your Light - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzI conduct classes with the title, Shining Your Light, because I believe so strongly in this message: You are a light being and have a light that is unique to you. When you stay buried under all the details of life, your light dims, and eventually, is not even distinguishable in the existence ...
Views: 1325 - Paint it Black, Please - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Rob WhiteThere they were, 60 freshly painted white doors with black trim in my thirty-unit apartment building. Great job. Except for one minor detail: this was the opposite of what I asked my maintenance guy to do. I specified BLACK doors with WHITE trim. I don’t usually fly off the handle, but this ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Three Goal Setting Steps To Help You Control Life - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Tony BurnellIf you want to control your own life you need to have some direction – a track to run on. Otherwise, the decisions you make will be on a random basis, based on how you feel at any given moment. If you know where you are going, and how you want your life to be, your decision-making will have a ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - 8 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneurial Author - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOne of the most daunting challenges facing any new author today is coming to terms with what it takes to get their book into the hands of readers. The problem is, despite all that has been said and written about the challenges associated with publishing and selling books, there remains a vast ...
Views: 2200 - Entrepreneurial Tip: An agreement is only as good as the people involved. - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Jack NadelThis is one of several entrepreneurial tips I’ve developed, featuring shared experiences and wisdom from my career as a global entrepreneur that I outline in an easy to understand tip format with a brief story/snippet from my own business experience as well as a current anecdote about how this ...
Views: 1078(7 votes) - Smart Women Never Find Themselves in a Vacuum - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffSitting in your office day after day wondering what people might want to buy from you can be frustrating and a waste of valuable time. I'm going to share 4 no-cost to low-cost strategies that will save you time and money and get you the answers you need to attract more clients and make more ...
Views: 1101(4 votes) - Get Out of the Mud - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Mary Ann RobbatDo you ever feel like the world is against you? Like you are working so hard to move toward your goals, but your feet are encased in thick mud? Or you are doing everything right, but something…some unseen force is wreaking havoc behind the scenes and everything is coming out wrong? If ...
Views: 1211 - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
Views: 1769(1 vote) - Get Mentally Tough - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Rand GolletzAs a freshman at Duke, my wife's second cousin Ansley was a great tennis player. She finished that year as the NCAA's second-ranked player and was a first team all-American. She also carried a GPA of 3.8. After that year, she decided to leave school and join the women's tour. During the ensuing ...
Views: 1265 - Success; Fact or Myth, Take the Test - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Andrea CallahanLets play a game, Success; Fact or Myth to find out what you really think and believe. This game will test your beliefs about success, it will reveal your mindset about achieving your goals. What you discover may surprise you. You may even uncover the ways your hidden perceptions are ...
Views: 1135 - The Day the Factory Stood Still - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Rob WhiteEvery small town has its Friday night rituals, and the community I grew up in was no exception. When my father's shift at the tool and die plant ended at 5:00 pm, the men who worked on the factory floor gathered at the Silver Front Bar and Grill to have a few beers, talk, joke about the day, ...
Views: 2319(1 vote) - How To Improve Motivation: Try These Self-Motivation Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Tony BurnellSometimes, no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to work. It might be because you are going through a bad patch and feel you are not making any progress. You are tired of trying and getting nowhere. When this happens, it is easy to become dispirited. These can be critical times and may spell ...
Views: 1074(2 votes) - Turn Knowledge into, Your New Success Habit set - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Andrew HortonThere are a number of classic children’s books out there, like Dr. Seuss, Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears a Who, to name but a few. All these classics are unforgettable; the pictures conjured up when we think about The Cat in the Hat, for example, brings vivid pictures into your head of a tall ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Self-discipline - the most important quality for success - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Arnold GroenewaldIt is the beginning of a new year and yet again so many people have made a lot of New year’s resolutions: I will eat healthier this year, I will go to gym more often, I will spend more time with my loved ones, I will start reading more, etc. I have been a spinning instructor for many years and I ...
Views: 4374 - Success: What Does It Mean To Be Successful? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe word success is widely used in today’s world and it is something that is sought after by many people. People from all backgrounds and walks of life are driven to attain success. And through the media and other means, we are constantly exposed to people who are successful in certain ...
Views: 2171 - A Narcissist Knows How To Manipulate A Lot Better Than Any One - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Anita DevisA narcissist contains a way of turning everything all over so you commence to issue on your own. He'll do a thing terribly imply or cruel. You may discuss to him about it, but because of the conclude from the dialogue, you're the single apologizing for a few rationale. A narcissist appreciates ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Break Through to Success - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Andrew HortonI know that movies rarely offer the most profound moments, which are life changing or that offer advice to help you improve your life. There is however one movie moment, which stands out for me, from the movie City Slickers, where the character played by Billy Crystal, explains the secret of ...
Views: 742 - Communication - A Changing World With an Unchanging Principle - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Ben NelsonCommunication is a constantly evolving piece of society. Just look at how far we've come in the last few decades. From written correspondence and phone conversations to social media and texting. These changes certainly make communication more convenient. But does that also mean that it's as ...
Views: 1000 - Smart Women Know The Fortune is in The Follow-up - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffIf you've been following me for awhile, you know that one of my top business building tools is creating relationships and connections with your ideal client and potential referral sources. Follow-up is the binding agent or the glue that strengthens the bond you have with these people. The good ...
Views: 1083(3 votes) - Success Habit: Working with an Accountability Partner - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from John SteelySometimes we are more successful meeting commitments to others than to ourselves. This fact is the basis of what is known as using an accountability partner. What an Accountability Partner is Not An accountability partner is not a boss. Such a person does not pay us or reward us. We ...
Views: 967 - Life May Be A Consistent Challenge, But That Is OK… - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Dale SchlundtI am sitting here in jury duty, waiting for my name to be called. I haven’t decided whether it is better not to be called, ultimately just sitting here all day, or to be picked for a case and at least be doing something. I’ll let you know on my decision later. Regardless, I began thinking, what ...
Views: 1027 - The Secret To Succeeding At Anything! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Nancy RobertsI want to share with you a model that shows you exactly when you are about to revert back to safety and comfort – instead of pushing through to your dreams! This is one of the most profound things I have ever learned. When I first heard it, I don’t think I understood just how meaningful it ...
Views: 923 - The Eight Secrets That the PGA Pros Use to Win Majors! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Ronald MannWhat is more important: technical skill or a solid mental game? Both! If you don’t have the technical ability to play a particular sport, it does not matter how strong your mental game is. Golf is an especially difficult game because there are so many aspects to it: driving, long irons, short ...
Views: 1381 - How to Make Your Own Luck - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Rob WhiteIf you're looking for a guaranteed way to win the lottery (other than purchasing every ticket available), you won't find it here or anywhere else. But there's another kind of luck, and it's not the "luck of the Irish." You have it within your power to create your own luck. Real luck is about ...
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