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- Success Development - Are You Preventing Yourself From Becoming A Success In Life? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellAre you working towards your success in life or have you been waiting for the right opportunity – the right time? Every time you consider a job or a career do you find you are not qualified or do not have enough experience or you are too young or too old? In other words, are you placing ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - Fear Of Commitment Can Kill Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Per-Erik OlsenIn all types of online marketing like MLM, network marketing, affiliate marketing and so on, most people quit without success. They may have spent thousands or at least hundreds of dollars, countless hours and still they did not survive. And the number one reason is that they suffered from lack ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - Custom Trophies Adding That Personal Touch - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from David FrumGetting facilitated and appreciated is something that everyone longs for and if it comes with a trophy, it’s like icing on the cake. It makes one feel so grand and special. Trophies & medals are something which fills you with immense pride and honor and is your morale booster when you are low ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Online Gold Trading - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from David TaylorGold trading has a millennial history. From ancient times on, people have been involved in this kind of trading. Gold has always been bought, sold and during the recent years also traded openly on the world market. No wonder that today online gold trading has such a great popularity. This ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - NSF to Outlook Transfer Converter Helps To Make Data Migration Easy - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Johnson morrisThe strong believers of the fact that IBM Lotus Notes is one of the finest email applications that an organization could deploy to have communication results are now moving on to MS Outlook. Reason behind; the cost-effective abilities offered by Outlook in comparison to Lotus Notes. When an ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - Miracle of Marketing! 1 Trick to Boost Sales! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Joey PoltorHi, Today I wanted to talk about a concept that I hold near and dear to my heart. The fact is that everything in life is marketing. If you think you are in a "pure" business and don't sell anything you are completely wrong. We are constantly selling, not just our products but ourselves. ...
Views: 1124 - The One Absolute Requirement For Becoming Valuable and Successful - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Rand GolletzLast week, I was listening to one of our pop culture icons/movie stars being interviewed on a talk show. The questioner reviewed the star’s laundry list of very successful films, paused and added, “and then there was __________ (the star’s only bomb).” The star winced a bit, agreed that it was a ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - The Difference between Pride and Vanity - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Amr AbbasIt occurs to me that whenever I would say that I am proud, people would look at me and shake their heads. Once, I was even accused of being proud as if it was a bad thing. But that is not necessarily the case. There are two sides of pride, one of which is an extreme negative feeling that people ...
Views: 9385(1 vote) - Resolutions Without Resolve Will Not Get You Anywhere - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Mitch TublinDo you typically make a few New Year’s resolutions? It is widely known that over 50% of New Year’s resolutions are broken within the first seven days of the New Year. Another 50% of the remaining resolutions are broken by January 15 – meaning 75% of the brand new and created New Year’s ...
Views: 945(3 votes) - Benifits of SEO for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Samentha JonesGoogle Statistics, Google Website owner Tools and Google Maps are wonderful tools for that business owner to make use of and grow their sites authority and boost their overall ratings around the world’s leading internet search engine. Google Statistics is definitely a very helpful and much ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - Motive Your Self To Keep Your New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Darren HodgsonWhen it comes to sticking to new years resolutions the majority of people fail no later than the six week mark. This can be seen everywhere, the best example of this is in the diet and exercise sector. If you’ve ever gone to the gym over the November to March period you’ll have noticed a ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - I feel the earth move under my feet: a story about resilience? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Rob White“It was 1:00 a.m. Who the hell is calling me at this hour!?” Who? Oh, just my neighbor in California (I was in Boston at the time). He called to tell me that an earthquake had moved under their feet out there, and reduced my 48 single-family home development in Watsonville to a pile of ...
Views: 2089(2 votes) - Five Keys to Achieving Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Amr AbbasWhen you think about your dreams and the means to accomplish them, you should always keep a number of things in mind. In general, you should have a number of things set in mind. As you go into your personal trance of dreams and wishes and start setting the future of your dream. Before starting ...
Views: 1067 - Well-Intentioned Messages: It’s For Your Own Good! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia Henderson“You want to start your own business? That´s terribly risky.” “You want to go where? But that´s so far.” “You want a new what? Now, that´s not very practical.” “You want to leave a ‘good job’ for that idea? How will you take care of your family?” Any of this sound familiar? From whom do ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - But What If They Don’t Like It? Strategies for Persuading People to Agree With and Support Your Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonGaining others’ acceptance of your ideas can be difficult, and even downright frustrating without the proper approach. Why do you think so many companies look to a marketing or advertising agency to promote their products and services? Planning an effective persuasive strategy can be ...
Views: 1675 - The Path Runs Both Ways: Mentoring to Support Someone Else’s Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonChances are, at some point in your life, a friend, family member or colleague will come to you for advice or guidance on an idea that they have. You should view this as the ultimate compliment, because this person values your opinion and respects what you have to say. They are looking for you to ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - You’re In Charge. It’s Your idea. What’s the Problem (With Everyone Else)? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonOur personal and professional relationships are sometimes less than supportive and convinced of our ideas. For some of us, adversity is more of a daily occurrence than a once-in-a-while situation. When you are in a position of authority, it is the moment of crisis that can be the most difficult ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Strong Relationships Help Ideas Flourish - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonWhen you have an idea that you’re passionate about, you are likely inspired to figure out ways to make it happen…and fast. Whether that requires a brainstorming session, a sales pitch, or a capital investment, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with other people can help you ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Hold an Ideas Txtversation - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia Henderson"Have an idea for the open house at your downtown property." "Great. But I’ll be out of town on business. Can you handle?" "OK. Will call your assistant to help me. Need keys and voucher." "Perfect. Call me later with details. I trust you!" (Txtversation between two professionals familiar ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Picture This! Use Visual Aids to Illustrate Your Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonWhen you communicate verbally, you communicate in one of the most direct ways you can to get your idea across to an audience. Yet, you can enhance what you say and how you say it by showing what you say. Letting people see your message adds another dimension to your communication. Visualizing ...
Views: 2885(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Make Unpopular Ideas Appealing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonIt’s a great feeling to successfully persuade people to support and help you implement your ideas. Yet sometimes, positive acceptance is elusive. New ideas and suggestions for improvement can scare people who resist change. When you have a difficult time convincing your colleagues to believe in ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - 9 Ways to Get Past Roadblocks to Implement Your Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonYou’ve likely heard the saying, “Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.” But if you did take it for an answer in the past, it’s possible you never saw your idea or plan through to a successful completion. No matter where you travel in life or what you accomplish, there are always roadblocks and ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Sticks and Stones…AND Words Can Harm! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonIf you’ve ever presented an idea, concept, or suggestion and received a less-than-positive reaction in return, then you’ve probably wondered where your message went wrong and what you could have done differently. At times, your choice of words is all that stands between you and the positive ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - 3 Surefire Ways to Activate Your Greatest Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonHave you ever had a brilliant idea that fizzled because you couldn’t decide on the best way to act on it? The key to making good decisions in these situations is to organize and evaluate your options thoroughly. You can move great ideas to action by following a few tried-and-true decision-making ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Life Coaching Articles: Practicing Thankfulness with 6 Easy Questions - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from George TsoukalasBeing that there are only just over a couple dozen hours left in 2012, I felt it appropriate to write today’s life coaching article about thankfulness. I think we all have a lot to be thankful for and many people to thank for the goodness we have in our lives. Our lives may not be perfect, maybe ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - Biometric Fingerprint Time attendance System - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Saviour TechnologiesFor every organization of the business, it is important to keep a track of presence of the employees. Different types of recorders of time are available on the market, systems of fingerprints time attendance machine of presence being the one of the machines the more running recording of the ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - Success Development - Why Financial Goal Setting Is Essential - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Tony BurnellOne of the barriers to success development is the inability to handle money. Money is a necessary commodity and if we do not learn to control it, it will control us. Even if you do not have a goal to be wealthy, you do need to learn basic financial goal setting to achieve your other goals. You ...
Views: 1464(2 votes) - Your Mood is Your Food for Success in Business and Life - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Mitch TublinWhat time of year is your favorite time of year? Some people have great sadness and anxiety when others are enjoying themselves. Do you have a time of year which upsets you or makes you anxious? In your business, you must wear the mood and the mindset to keep your customers and your prospects ...
Views: 896(2 votes) - Three Lists for Your Business Success - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Mitch TublinAre you in the habit of creating to-do lists? Every once in a while you still hear a guy refer to his wife having a ‘honey-do list’ for him. Somehow this might make it’s way to the Museum of Natural History where most Neanderthal Items reside. Seriously though this is actually an activity you ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Holiday High Anxiety—Times Two - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from nancy traversPeople suffering from anxiety are often proponents of Murphy’s Law—anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Around the holidays, when we are so busy with many more tasks than usual, there is more potential for something to go wrong. And for couples, one or both of whom may be anxious, that goes ...
Views: 903 - Are You Well-Known? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOn Thanksgiving Day, as we sat around the table enjoying a delicious meal, my mom gave her annual celebratory toast to my Great Aunt Flossie (yes that was her real name) for teaching her the "secret" to making a turkey that melts in your mouth. I've been hearing this story since I was a child so ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Anger and Frustration as States of Mind - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joey PoltorAnger and Frustration as States of Mind - By: Joey Poltor First of all, not having a support system that is on board with your goals is toxic and secondly, state of mind is a HUGE aspect of success. Read this and then stop and imagine. The last time you got angry, really angry, why did you ...
Views: 2708 - How to Succeed in Real Estate from an Old Pro - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Rob WhiteI quit teaching after seventeen years and decided to decided to get really committed to my goal, which was to get rich in real estate, and do whatever it took to fulfill on it. If I were to give three essential tips that guarantee your success in real estate today, it would be these: 1. Make ...
Views: 2725(3 votes) - Using ERP Software Solutions To Enhance Inventory Management - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Mark LevyGathering computers and gadgets may not be enough for a manufacturing company to streamline its operations. Manufacturing ERP software can help a lot in keeping a track of processes and making improvements. The quantity of goods produced by the firm makes it essential for it to employ ERP ...
Views: 876 - Success - A ‘NO’ Short-Cut Game - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Team AstroyogiIn an era when the advancements in technology is taking away the perseverance of man with every passing second, we want even ‘success’ to be ours, instantly. But, can ‘success’ be attained immediately? Is there a short-cut that can get you ‘success’ whenever you want? Let us probe more into this ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Transitions: Choice - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzYou are always at choice. Even in the way you feel. No matter what happens to you, you can adjust the way you feel about it. Even if it's something you wish did not happen, and "negatively" effects you, you always have the choice to look at the event in another light. In my experience with my ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - 5 Things Leaders Should Do Before The End of 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Alexandria JoyThe holiday season is upon us and no matter what country you are in or faith you follow, I am sure you are finding yourself winding down, filing things away and putting off new projects and meetings until the new year. This could be a big mistake! The fastest way to achieve what you want and ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - How To Become A Successful Person: Three Key Factors In Your Success Development - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Tony BurnellHave you been told if you work hard you will be successful - your success development will take care of itself? Have you tried that and it has not worked? Do you wonder why? The world is full of hard working people who struggle all their lives and never really make much progress. If we want ...
Views: 3969 - Five Proven, Successful & Motivational Tips To Age Backwards - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Rob WhiteIf you are at all like me, ( a "Baby boomer") you’ve probably heard expressions like “60 is the new 40.” The truth is actually that anyone can be 68 going on 50. All you need is a motivational mindset. Then you, too, can start counting the calendar backwards at each birthday. Beyond good ...
Views: 2542(3 votes) - Technology, Tracking Codes, and Rules May Cause Failure in the Ability to Think - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Mitch TublinAfter storm Sandy, our street had trees down, branches and more. We knew we were lucky. We know this could have been a lot worse. A tree sat on our front porch, with roof damage and more. This AM our street was clear of debris for the first time since the storm. We know there are others who ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - How to program your thought through subliminal messaging - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Suvendu MannaAre you a software programmer or have you ever programmed any logic during your college days? People do program to solve complex problems. Our mind is also very complex. Just remember how many times, did you get a feeling of a person being bad or good when you met a person for the first time. ...
Views: 1462 - Are You Drawn by The Pull of What You Really Love? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen Hanagan“Let yourself be silently drawn by the pull of what you really love.” ~Rumi What is the pull of what you really love? I have come to know that this is a priceless treasure….to be drawn by the pull of what you really love. Purpose Fueled by Passion Ask yourself what that is in your ...
Views: 900 - Three Keys to Being Awake and Feeling the Joy in Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen HanaganOne of the biggest pitfalls for many entrepreneurs is that they go on automatic pilot to get it all done, because there is so much to do to keep all the balls in the air. Not only do they get exhausted, but end up losing touch with the joy and passion that called them to do what they are doing ...
Views: 810 - It's Just Gravity - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Rand GolletzPicture this: A light plane goes down in the Arizona desert. A team from the NTSB descends on the scene to investigate what happened. After three months of rigorous study and analysis, they're ready to report. They call a news conference. The NTSB administrator approaches the podium. You've seen ...
Views: 1403 - Don't Succumb to the "Boiled Frog" Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Rand GolletzTake a six-quart pan. Fill it with water. Put it on the oven. Turn the heat on high. While waiting for the water to reach a rolling boil, catch one mid-sized frog. When the water achieves that boil, toss the frog in. Don't worry; the frog won't get hurt. The shock of the temperature change will ...
Views: 2020 - Why Some Are More Successful Working Online - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from TJ PhilpottWhy is it that some people are more successful developing a profitable business on the internet than others? Many feel they possess the characteristics of an entrepreneur and thus take to the web in search of fame and fortune yet they tend to fall short of success in their attempts to do ...
Views: 788 - Is He Really a Master, or is She Just Pretending? Part 7 of the 5 Steps to Mastery - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAre they really a Master? Have they been through all the five steps to mastery themselves? Or are they just pretending? Do They Have the Wisdom of Experience? An author who has no experience lacks credibility, his articles have no authenticity. Yet his pretense of expertise is not ...
Views: 1590(3 votes) - You Can Choose To Be Chosen – Chose WOW - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Rob WhiteIf you’ve not been chosen to live a life of WOW – you can choose to be chosen. WOW is my acronym for: Wonderfully Obsessed with Winning. For me, this is a confidence builder; it’s an expression of wonder that motivates me to think higher. When I speak WOW with enthusiasm, the word opens my ...
Views: 2083(3 votes) - 7 Common Blunders Made by Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from David NikolicOwning your own business can be one of the most challenging, and potentially rewarding, careers that you could choose to pursue. Constantly forcing you to adapt, react to new circumstances and innovate, the benefits of being an entrepreneur are endless — but anyone considering such a path should ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Achieve Success in the Face of the Fiscal Cliff - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Rob WhiteThere is an incredible conversation buzzing about the threat of the fiscal cliff right in front us. It reminds me of the days when my biggest fear was the Fear of Poverty. I reacted to this fear by pretending I was indifferent to money, that it did not matter to me. Of course it mattered, ...
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