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- Business Success Tips – Are These Proofing Errors Hurting Your Business? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Terry GreenAre you missing the mark with your image? Are you allowing errors and a lack of updates spoil your good impressions? If so, you need to make changes quick. Today, there are so many more things to consider than in the past. It used to be as long as your website was good, you were good. But today, ...
Views: 1348 - The Secrets to Becoming More Effective. Part 2 in the Achievement series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhat is the Goal? How effective are you in reaching your goals? If you're not as effective as you'd like to be, these life strategies are for you. Have you decided what your goals and dreams are, how will their achievement look to you? If you haven't decided on your goal, how can you ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - How Does Imagination Help You Succeed? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanWhile a girl is watching a romantic movie, she usually takes the role of female heroine and masters it so that she becomes to heroine herself and instead of watching a movie, she becomes a part of it, interacts and thinks of solutions to the problem; comparing it with her life and measuring ...
Views: 2375 - Three Essential Steps to Achieve your Goal. Do You Use Them All? Part 1 in the Achievement series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThere's joy in having what you want in life. But there are three essential steps to achieving what you want. Do you know and follow them all? Don't let Know Where become Nowhere One of the most important is to know where you're going. If you don't know where you're going, then any road will ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Would You Like Some Extra Bacon? – A Business Success Statement - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Mitch Tublin“Would you like some extra bacon?” is exactly what the waitress asked our table. Everyone said, “Yes M ‘am, please.” The aroma of bacon and sounds of the meat sizzling in the kitchen pervaded our minds and senses. Thirty minutes later, the orders were delivered to our table and each plate had ...
Views: 928(3 votes) - The Virtual Office & the Death of the Salesman! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Paul ShearstoneThe methodology of elite salespeople is focused at a higher level. They gravitate more toward the natural laws of human interaction and psychology – the esoteric – the essence for which the Rules of Selling were written and in which they find credibility. Their delivery appears effortless albeit ...
Views: 1655 - Find Opportunities In Your Difficulties - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Sharon FrameWinston Churchill once said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” This quote reminds me of a story I heard about two shoe salesmen.They worked for different companies interested in expanding their business abroad. Both ...
Views: 612 - 5 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid When Answering the Question "What Do You Do?" - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Sue ClementIs your networking... NOT working? Are you attending plenty of events, both social and the typical business events, but just don't seem to get much of a response or make solid contacts - you know, those connections that lead to referrals and prospects showing interest in what you do? ...
Views: 747 - Why Start Fundraising Now? 7 Steps to Fundraising Success! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Joey PoltorWhy did I Start Fundraising Now? Well, honestly to help people. I am a professional internet marketer so I know how the internet works. I know the power of captivating millions of people with the power of the written word and realized that this power should be used for more good in the ...
Views: 1748 - Can You Both Be Right? How? Part 2 in the Disagreements series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou disagree. Yet this exploration has found that there's nothing wrong in disagreeing with others, disagreement is entirely natural as well as very common. Although disagreements may be inevitable, understanding that they are not inherently irresolvable will change your life. The good news is ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - Partner the Right Software Development Company in 6 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Chris MillerThe lionization of internet technology has led to a steep increase in the demand of websites and other software applications. To fulfill these demands business owners turn towards software development firms for assistance. As the demand for new software applications is touching new heights, more ...
Views: 1036 - You're Wrong is *Not* the Secret of Success. Part 1 in the Disagreements series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo you disagree with other people much of the time? This is not to ask if you're generally disagreeable, that's a separate question for some other point in time. The Negativity of Disagreements Whenever you find yourself disagreeing with what someone else is saying, or with one of their ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Create the desired effect at home with Vancouver renovation services - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Shain CruzRenovation of a home can be accomplished in a cost-effective manner by using the services of a reputed construction company. Care must be taken to hire an experienced construction company, so that renovation Vancouver can be undertaken in an efficient manner. For many home owners, ...
Views: 1027 - How to Get Started Modeling Career - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Muhammad SaleemThe world of modeling is very glossy and this is the easiest way to become a popular personality in very little time. Mostly girls and boys want to become models, they like this field and desirous to joint it. But they have no more information how they get started their modeling career. The ...
Views: 1239 - You Know Only 4% Of What You Think You Know - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Judy WidenerIt's 2012. In the past hundred years, we've figured out a lot of what makes the world tick. We've nearly snuffed out diseases that wiped out millions in the past. We've learned how to fly. We're feeling pretty smart. But there's so much we don't know yet. For instance, only 4% of the universe ...
Views: 1472 - Make Up your Own Mind - Become a Skeptic. Part 6 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYour Approach to Life But what's the alternative to being gullible or being cynical? Ask yourself if an idea, or their suggestions, are plausible. Become a skeptic, be skeptical! There's a lot of misunderstanding about skeptics and cynics. Although many don't comprehend the difference, they ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - What is self control - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanThere are things we learn before going to school that fade away with time and become habits that we are too used to that we do not let go of them when we grow up. But sometimes the teachings of the house become too traditional that they might seem like punishment that once we grow, we start to ...
Views: 1748 - The Gullible are Positive, but Can Be Deceived. Part 5 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf the cynical stance is not the best approach to life, then does being gullible give better results? Being gullible is the complete opposite of cynicism. Here you're very positive about what might happen in the future. You may not know much if anything about it, but you subscribe to the view ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Success in Business Is Started With the Power of Numbers - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Mitch TublinThe power of numbers - Many would say businesses are built by concepts, products, services, sales, marketing and the discussion continues. A successful business is built by the power of numbers. You will save yourself a tremendous amount of time, money and effort by beginning with this formula ...
Views: 877(3 votes) - Fun – A Golden Key to Success? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Sheela MasandLast weekend I spent time with a beautiful group of likeminded people. The proposal had been put forward by a couple of the participants to bring together a group of Three Principle facilitators in a retreat like situation and see what happens. And that was it. No agenda. No outcome. No ...
Views: 1039 - 10 Ways to Re-purpose Your Work and Save Heaps of Time - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Sheela MasandI was working with one of my clients last week on how to get her message out to the world so that she could attract in the clients she would love to work with, and just as importantly, how to do it without having to invest a whole lot of money and time. We had ascertained a couple of sessions ...
Views: 1262 - The Drawbacks to Being Cynical. Part 4 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIs being cynical the best approach to life? Does it beat being either skeptical or gullible? Being cynical is a very negative way to approach your life. A cynic focuses on the problems rather than the benefits, sees what could go wrong and says no. He tends to reject things and experiences he ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - Self-Discipline: The Key to Success and Achievement - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryHave you ever abandoned a task or dream because of the overwhelming feeling of stress, self-doubt, or awareness that an alternative course might be easier, but less rewarding? Self-discipline mitigates those feelings, weaknesses, and temptations. In fact, self-discipline is perhaps one of the ...
Views: 4790 - Is Their Approach Viable? Do They Make Sense or No Sense? Part 3 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAre you cautious about what other people want you to believe, do you take what they say with a large pinch of salt? The secret of success is to check out its viability, explore their motivation, and wonder if they're trying to mislead you before making up your mind. If it sounds too good to be ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Taking Decisive Action - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Helen ValleauOur minds are our most precious possession and what what we do with it in every instant has a significant impact on creating your vision and how you feel about yourself. Last month I suggested that you make a list of your desires. It is wonderful to know what it is you desire to create, ...
Views: 3832 - Do You Check Out What They Say? How do You Decide? Part 2 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerHow do you Make Up your Mind? How do you make up your mind? Do you think things though for yourself? Or do you look at the person suggesting an idea, and ask yourself how well-known or how famous they are? Do you assume that their success in acting, or singing, or whatever makes them an instant ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Some Practical Ideas to Turn your Learning in Value - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Andrew HortonAs you know it is highly recommended that you invest as much as possible into your growth and development. As I have said many times before, as you become more you will inevitably attract more. So once you make this commitment, how do you tell if all the effort, time and resources, you are ...
Views: 897 - Simple Steps for Becoming Authentic - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from SadaNam KaurThere are many different levels to our being and the key to deep happiness and success is to live from the level of your authentic self. This means that you use everyday occurrences in your life to become more and more connected and aligned with your authenticity. There are a number of different ...
Views: 2213 - How do You Make Up your Mind? Part 1 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYour Approach to Life What's your approach to life? Do you first ensure that something is plausible? Are you generally gullible, cynical or skeptical? You can be gullible, say yes and accept something without question. You can be cynical, say no and reject it without checking it out. Or you ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - 5 Keys to Success - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from maureen rainfordEverybody dreams of achieving success and the good news is ‘success’ does not belong to a selected few it also belongs to you as long as you are willing to go for it. If you want to achieve more success in your life there are certain keys to success that if you follow are guaranteed to not only ...
Views: 874 - Everyone Wins when you Follow these Two Strategies. Part 5 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYet more strategies to improve your state and overcome a bad mood. Inspire a Good Mood in Another It only takes one person to initiate a bad mood which can then affect everyone around them. A single determined person may also inspire a good mood in others. You can change your life by ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Time-proven Easy Strategies to Improve Your Mood. Part 4 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhat gives you joy? How do you take your attention away from feeling unhappy? What do you enjoy doing? Which activities give you a rush, or maybe even just get you to smile inside? When you have an urgent need to get out of a bad mood, how do you stop your self sabotage? Anything which works ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - The "No Problem" Problem - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Nan RussellI've lost track of the times I've been told in someone's positive or naive thinking mode, "No problem," only to have the non problem become one. At the time they said it, there might not have been a problem, but they didn't factor in workplace potholes, speed bumps, detours, or traffic stops. ...
Views: 892 - The Value of Being Positive. Part 3 in the Bad Mood Strategies series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhy Make the Effort? Why spend the time to come up with bad mood strategies to get yourself into a good mood in the first place? You're busy doing what you're doing and such pre-emptive planning can take a significant amount of time and energy. The answer is very simple: It's far more fun ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Football Shows You How to Run a Business Built for Success, It's Not a Sports Story - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Mitch TublinYou may be a sports fan or not. Either way, you can’t miss the videos, replays and photos of the football field at this time of year. You can’t miss the news stories, the game statistics, the win loss record and second-guessing of the coach’s decisions by fans. Regardless of what level of play, ...
Views: 976(3 votes) - Keep The Long-Term Results In Mind While Building A Responsive Opt-In Subscriber List - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important things you can do as a list owner is have empathy for your subscribers. What this means is, don’t abuse them. If you’ve been a member of other lists you might have noticed that they seem to “use” their list members. This can really make you upset and frustrated. And, ...
Views: 1285 - The Secret to Improving your State. Part 2 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf money or your economic circumstances are getting you down, then start by realizing that, in Dan Hannan's succinct phrase: You cannot spend your way out of recession or borrow your way out of debt.* This applies to governments just as it does to companies and individuals. Of course, ...
Views: 1552(2 votes) - Feeling Down? What to Do to Control your Mood. Part 1 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo you have complete control over your mood? You like to think you're a positive person, yet some days do you find that you're just in a bad mood? My mother used to call this getting out of bed on the wrong side. Now I don't know that the side of the bed has anything to do with it, but bad ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Life Purpose: A Little Known Secret to Tap Your True Potential - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Valencia RayYour true potential is an existing possibility that needs to be cultivated and nurtured. We all have a purpose for being born. You are not a random accident. Yet, many people do not realize that how we see our self is a huge determinant of whether or not we pursue a higher vision for our life. ...
Views: 1105 - Success Tips - Are You on Your Stage or Waiting in the Wings? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Julie JohnsonI want you to be honest with yourself here. As a woman in business are you on your stage or waiting in the wings? You know exactly what I mean by this and you also know what is true for you at the moment. This is about whether you’re playing small or full out, whether you’re the understudy ...
Views: 1094 - Inspiring Examples to Motivate You. Part 3 in the Portia Nelson series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe previous articles in this series explained how Portia Nelson's awesome poem, Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, identifies some of the difficulties in overcoming challenges in life, which she calls holes in the sidewalk. Illustrations can be very helpful, so let's look at some conduct ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - Buck Showalter's Leadership Lessons - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Rand Golletz"I'm happy for the players; I didn't do this," he said. "All I did was create an atmosphere of accountability. When you see something done the wrong way, you say, 'Hey, that ain't good enough.' And after a while you get the players to do that for each other. It's about helping them take ...
Views: 2379 - If it Isn't Your Fault, Why are You in the Hole? Part 2 in the Portia Nelson series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe first article explained how Portia Nelson's outstanding poem, Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, identifies some of the difficulties to overcoming challenges in life, which she calls holes in the sidewalk. Each situation you encounter can help you gain the inner power to overcome ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - How Focus Determines Your Level Of Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from TJ PhilpottThe level of success yourself or anyone else may achieve is directly influenced by both your focus and your resolve to reach the goals you set! Of course it is also helpful to maintain a positive mental attitude since you can expect to encounter unforeseen challenges along the way! Here are 3 ...
Views: 791 - Marketing Messages for Business Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Mitch TublinHave you seen the so called “Business Success Tips” from people marketing their service? “The Three Secret Steps to … whatever you need.” “Easy ways to make millions…now.” “The Fast Way to do… whatever you want to do.” Are these types of lines seriously enticing enough for you to want to ...
Views: 866(2 votes) - There's a Hole in my Sidewalk. Part 1 in the Portia Nelson series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerPortia Nelson is an amazing woman; a singer, songwriter, actress, and author who passed on in 2001. Her brilliant poem entitled: Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, is published in her book: There's a Hole in My Sidewalk. Copyright © 1993 Portia Nelson, Beyond Words Publishing, Hillsboro, OR, ...
Views: 8305(1 vote) - Know about latest exploration techniques applied by Texas based oil drilling companies - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Rose TaylorAmerica in its effort to halve its reliance on Middle East oil supply has given stress on its own oil production. There are energy analysts who now anticipate that by the end of this decade, USA will be able achieve better self sufficiency in this sector because of the rapid growth of new ...
Views: 853 - Smart Women Prepare For A Successful Conference Season - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffConference season for women entrepreneurs is in full swing! Over the next few weeks, I’m attending multiple events as a keynote speaker, as well as an attendee. This time of year is perfect to get out of the office and connect with potential business resources and new clients. The key is to be ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Success is a Choice, Not A Destiny, Make it yours! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannBy: Paulet Biedermann You may not realize it, but you possess all that you need to become successfull. There are several steps that you must take on your journey to success. First and foremost, you must ensure that you are in control of your life and your life isn’t in control of you. With ...
Views: 2451 - Personal Development: The Value of Meaning and Passion - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Valencia RayKnowing your life purpose makes life more meaningful and fulfilling. It gives you the “why” to look forward to in your day, in your work, and in your life overall. Knowing your true values can point you in the direction of your purpose; they underpin meaning. Otherwise, you may find yourself in ...
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