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- Stop Allowing yourself to Be Distracted - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe best way to achieve greatness and to excel at everything you do is to remove distraction from your life. Whatever you do, always give 100 % to the task at hand. When you are working on any specific project, place all your energy into working as effectively as you can on that project only. ...
Views: 906 - Sustainable Success is Built on the Foundation of your Personal Brand - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe world around you will continue to change at an ever increasing pace and over the next twenty years, you may even be selling products or services into markets that don’t even exist yet. The one thing that you and everyone around you should be able to depend upon and, which will keep you ...
Views: 721 - Increase your Chances of Success, how to Avoid Self Sabotage! Part 4 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerHow can you improve at following through on your commitments? Explore your Chances of Success Look at the commitments you've made in your life. What percentage were completed by the deadline - write down your answer between 0% and 100%. If it's not 100%, then what's the difference ...
Views: 1771(2 votes) - Empower Other Leaders - You Are Not Your Own - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisMany upcoming leaders have to struggle with the process of influencing others because we live in a culture and society that focuses on self worth rather than empowerment of others. In order to have a lasting legacy of communication, and strong leadership ability, you have to look into the ...
Views: 1198 - The 7 Skills of Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Hasheem FrancisWhen it comes to leadership, there are a lot of books available that seem to all tout the same 7 skills in different defining points. Sifting through all the different points of view is difficult to say the least. The reason why everyone works with the seven basic skill sets is simply because ...
Views: 1310 - Smart Women Make it Easy for Their Ideal Client to Say “Yes!” - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the questions I get asked often by women entrepreneurs is, “Joy, once I’ve created a relationship with my ideal client, how do I get them to buy from me?” Great question! Notice how the question was worded: “once I’ve created the relationship…” Smart women know the first step in ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Spy Shop Safer And Smoother Spying - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Abbey HudsonWith the rapidly evolving world, ways of gathering information have also evolved. Spy shop is the latest online venture creating an entirely new level of peeping and spying. Gadgets, so extraordinary and yet so simple are available on the Internet for affordable prices. Technology has made ...
Views: 817 - Tips to Help You Follow Through on Your Promises. Part 3 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf you're wary of making commitments, see that making and keeping promises strengthens your personal power, which helps you realize your dreams. This implies that dislike of commitments is pure self sabotage. So to become more effective in keeping your promises, enjoy these tips to change your ...
Views: 3318(1 vote) - Simplify Everything in your Life and you will Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Andrew HortonOne of the biggest challenges we face in our lives every day is the need to control everything in our environment. Too many people are so obsessed with things over which they have no control at all, that they do not have any energy left to focus on the things that really matter in their ...
Views: 660 - Time to be a Success in Business and Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Mitch TublinHow do you and time get along with each other? The meaning of this question is do you schedule your day around the projects, phone calls and appointments with time limits? Or do you just let your day run on its own? When you have a meeting with someone, or you are attending a networking ...
Views: 1062 - Your Word is Worth what you Say It's Worth! Part 2 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerCommitment can be seen as a muscle, a mental muscle. And just like physical muscles, the secret of success is to keep your mental muscles fit and toned. Keep fit Physically Physically, exercise keeps your muscles strong. Yes, I know that physical workout can be a pain. I've stopped asking my ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - 3 Biggest Myths That Will Miscarry Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Saskia RoellLet me tell you a story… A team of mountain climbers was scaling Mount Everest, and they camped below the summit. Another team was returning from the top and saw them camped there. “Why are you camped?” they wanted to know. “We are waiting for our map,” they replied. “We forgot our map ...
Views: 799 - 10 straightforward ways to success - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEASY PEASY For some there is no easy way to success – it requires learning from mistakes and is one of the best ways. Take Steve Jobs for example – he certainly had ups and downs before he met with meterioic success. Here are 10 points that help you have more success more easily. 1. ...
Views: 1399 - The Seven Habits of Highly Effective NLP Practice - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Nicole SchneiderThe seven habits of highly effective NLP practice was written in honor of Stephen Covey, and the beautiful legacy he left in his teachings. After learning NLP,students want to be as effective as their trainers or even more effective. This effectiveness can easily be achieved by practice, and ...
Views: 2533 - A Glimpse into the Power of a Hidden Cam - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Abbey HudsonA hidden cam has come a long way from how it was originated; both in terms of its size and quality of image produced. With the leap in science and technology, the sizes of this electronic device has considerably decreased, making it so minute that it even comes embedded in pen and wrist watches. ...
Views: 808 - Does Your Word have any Power? Part 1 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIs your word to be trusted? How much of the time can your promises be relied on? Perhaps your answer depend on who you make the promise to. For many people, giving your word to another person is more important than a commitment they make to themselves. They value the way other people see ...
Views: 1992(1 vote) - Integrate your Three Aspects to Enhance your Success. Part 7 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerSo far we've covered several crucial secrets in this article series on the secret of success, now let's look at another. Your Three Aspects You have three aspects to your being. Intellectuality, emotionality, and your sensuality. Reason is your intellectual capacity, thinking, your head. ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - How to Cut the Tail Off of a Dog - Making Tough Decisions - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Chris RuisiStop! Put the phone down – there is no need to call the ASPCA! I am not a supporter of any form of animal cruelty. In fact, as I wrote this message “Riley Rose” our golden retriever and “Toby”, our West Highland Terrier were under my desk having a grand old time with their favorite chewy toys . ...
Views: 1161 - How to study for the AAPC CPC exam paper? More important tips you can't afford to miss... - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Katherine DawsonStart From Back To Front: A strategy that has been adopted by me and my students, it might actually work out better for you to start answering the questions from back to front. Starting the CPC exam paper from the end to the front may work for you because questions are generally more ...
Views: 5106 - Are You Giving Yourself Proper Mental Nutrition? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Rob WhiteDo you remember the parable? Do you remember the parable about the man with a fig tree in his vineyard? He went to the tree looking for fruit, and there was none. He went back to the tree the next year, and it was still barren. He returned a third year. Nothing! The man then told his ...
Views: 2137(1 vote) - The Rest You Need for Business Success - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Mitch TublinIn the month of August a large portion of the workforce in Europe is on holiday. All month. It is almost impossible to get anyone, at any level, on the phone or to respond to an email. For the majority or the workforce in the US a worker is fortunate to be handed two weeks of vacation, and often ...
Views: 859 - Defence Mechanism: Displacement - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThis is a defence mechanism that is no different to any other, in that it allows the ego mind to ensure its own survival. If there is a situation where the ego mind perceives that it is unsafe to express an emotion or to behave in a certain way; the ego mind will have to suppress what is ...
Views: 2516 - What will You Be This Time? You Have a Choice! Part 6 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe fundamental secret of success, as you saw in the previous article in this Secret of Success series, is your choice of what to be. Every time is different. There's no one answer or even a right answer to this crucial question. It's always: What am I this time? (I am, you are and he is form ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Your Answer to What Am I? is Fundamental to your Success. Part 5 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe secret of success, as you saw in the previous articles in this series, is neither what you have, nor what you do. To use this secret and change your life you first need to authentically know what you are. Have you spend enough time contemplating the crucial question asked earlier: What Am ...
Views: 2235(3 votes) - Hit the Ground Running…or Not - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffDo you hit the ground running in the morning and never stop until you drop back into bed exhausted at the day’s end? Does your view of peak performance begin the moment you get into your car, set foot in your office, or have that first sip of coffee? If yes, you are missing the two most ...
Views: 1106 - The Curse of the Conditioned Mind - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Rob WhiteThe Curse of the Conditioned Mind The conditioned mind is a box of standard thoughts. This mind asks questions that only can be answered from the thoughts it has in its box. It can only think up to the walls of the box, and think no farther. The conditioned mind is a box of thoughts. If ...
Views: 2420(1 vote) - Luck is Everywhere, are you Identifying and Utilising yours? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Andrew HortonSuccess is a becoming; it is never something you can successfully pursue. Are you satisfied with amount of preparation you are putting in every day, towards becoming the person you need to be, to attract the success you deserve and desire? Are you acquiring the skills, knowledge and resources ...
Views: 692 - What Are You, since You're Not what you Have nor what you Do? Part 4 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe key to real success, as we saw in the previous article in this series, is neither what you have, nor what you do. So what is it? How much time have you invested in contemplating this crucial question? First Reflect on Your Answer If you haven't already come up with your answer then ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - What It Means to Be a Leader - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryLeadership is defined as “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” How boring is that? Although a definition, it does not take into consideration the human impact of leadership and the consequences of that leadership. If the outcome is destructive in nature, is that effective ...
Views: 1706(7 votes) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Dale Carnegie Quotes - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Dale CarnegieDale Carnegie was a best-selling author, prominent lecturer, and sought-after counselor. He's the author of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," one of the bestselling books of all time. He also authored the bestseller "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" and created the world-famous ...
Views: 4562(1 vote) - I’m a mental magician - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Rob WhiteIt’s magic I’ve discovered something that is quite amazing about myself. I am a mental magician. I have learned that if I change my mind about what I believe, I am able to change the world that unfolds before me. It’s magic. I notice that when I change my point of view about something, ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Does What you Have or Do make you Successful? Part 3 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAlong with most everyone, you want to be more successful. Yet success means different things to different people. The old adage suggests success is fame and fortune, and fame can indeed be seen as success. It's even been speculated that the man who vandalised Michelangelo's Pietà statue in ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Do You Appreciate Everyone Around You? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Andrew HortonNothing has a greater effect on building relationships than Appreciation Appreciating others is one of the principles of success, which too many business professionals, neglect on their journey towards sustainable business success. This is often at their own peril as research shows that up to ...
Views: 819 - People Will Mock Your First Steps...Keep Walking - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Ubong Essien,Each time I look at life, the more I am convinced that there is practically just one key reason people fail to reach their goals - they never take the first steps. It is your first steps towards your goal that will collectively constitute the cornerstone of whatever success you want in life. ...
Views: 1410 - You're Unique, so why try to Duplicate Another? Part 2 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou do all kinds of things which are necessary in your life. Yet one thing remains common and that is your consciousness, a golden thread running through all your actions. Your body changes and your actions change, but you're there unchanged. When you change your context by increasing your ...
Views: 1757(2 votes) - 3 Barriers to Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Choose your thoughts carefully; they are the builders of your life." ~ Anonymous How many times have you set out with a fabulous plan for success and within a short period of time found yourself mentally kicked to the curb wondering why? You are not alone. Many people find it tough to ...
Views: 1566 - How the Power of Context can Supercharge your Results. Part 1 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhy are their Results so Different? "What makes the difference in the results they achieve?" asked the instructor. She'd told us to assume two identically trained and equally capable lawyers have set up shop in opposite corners of the same town's main intersection. The woman lawyer has a ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - You'll Face the Consequences, so Beware of Believing Others. Part 7 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAchieving anything needs personal power which comes by increasing your awareness, as we saw previously in this Change my Life series #6. So how do you become more aware? Start Noticing Start by noticing more. The more you notice, the more you realize there is to notice. As the brilliant ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Identify the People and Resources you Need to Succeed - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhat are the skill sets you possess, that you believe can contribute towards reaching your goals? Take a long hard look at yourself and see what characteristics or skills you possess, which will contribute to your sustained success. This self-audit will help you assess where you are ...
Views: 1123 - Focus, Prioritisation and Rest, are Indispensable Parts of Your Success Toolkit - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe best way to achieve greatness, become a super achiever and to excel at everything you do is to strive to focus 100 % of your attention on whatever you are doing at that time. When you are working, place all your energy into delivering the best possible outcome you can achieve, strive to ...
Views: 1160 - Answer Life Changing Questions - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from John Di LemmeMay I ask you a question? Well, actually, I’m going to ask you eight powerful, life-changing questions. These questions are designed to make you take an honest look within yourself and the life you have created for yourself thus far. When answered truthfully, these questions will create a ...
Views: 1642 - Distinctions lead to Clarity, Clarity gives you Power. Part 6 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe value of goals, of knowing where you're going, was discussed in article #5 in this Change my Life series. And most people start by wondering what they should do, what should they change. Change is vital because unless you make a change in your life, nothing will change in your life. You ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - Spy Pen An efficient spying gadget - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Abbey HudsonA spy camera, also referred to as mini camera due to its small size, is used to keep an eye on people without being noticed by them. These cameras are also called hidden cam as they are not visible to the subject being filmed. Hidden cameras are finding extensive use in household surveillance, ...
Views: 1116 - If You don't Know Where You're Going, Any Road will do! Part 5 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris Baker"To change my life, I have to make a change in my life." This made so much sense to me when I first came across it! One of my goals was to change my life and, since you're reading this article, I guess it's one of yours too. My list was rather long, how about yours? You want life to become ...
Views: 2058(2 votes) - Improve Your Life, Give up what Doesn't Work for You! Part 4 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf you insist you are right, and someone else is wrong, this stops you looking at their perspective. Why would you waste time looking at something that you already know is wrong? When you know you are right, this prevents you learning anything new, which halts progress. Yet real progress can ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Don't be Right, be Effective! Part 3 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou are right does not necessarily mean the person arguing is wrong! It just means they see things from another perspective! Each person's context is different, because their parents, education, religious upbringing, and experiences are different. Along with their acceptance of social ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Formula for Success - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe first and most important way to change the results you are enjoying in your life right now is to set your imagination free. Let your imagination out for a walk and allow it to wander through the corridors of possibility. Explore all the possibilities and opportunities, which are available to ...
Views: 1046 - A Fly in Your Business Success Ointment? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mitch TublinDuring my morning work yesterday there were persistent and consistent flies buzzing around me. Some landing on me and others just buzzing by without permission, like the fly-by without permission by Tom Cruise in his Navy F-14 Fighter Jet in the 1986 classic movie Top Gun. No fly and ...
Views: 905(1 vote) - If You Have a Catering Business Then You Have to Pick the Right Commercial Refrigeration Equipment - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Serge LaRondelleCommercial refrigeration equipment isn't to be confused with the refrigeration equipment that's employed in homes and kitchens. The distinction is that industrial refrigerators are machines that are widely employed in producing and different fields. Factories processing raw materials, that are ...
Views: 785 - Hire a Catering Company to Add the Final Touch on your Event - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Serge LaRondelleIf you have got been yearning for how to feature additional pizazz to your party and you would like to create it a happening that nobody can forget, you would like to rent a catering company. you would like to own the sort of food that may leave your guests breathless and speechless in a very ...
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