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- Two Ways to Unlock Your Potential - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Zig ZiglarThe idea of value and purpose is linked to the concept of discovering a greater good, a mission, or a higher calling. Most people know the story of Mahatma Gandhi. But most people only know his story after he became a prominent figure. He was born into a middle class family. He had low ...
Views: 2572(2 votes) - Use Gratitude to Create a Happier and More Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggEvery country and culture appreciates gratitude for good deeds, yet today we have grown so busy that we neglect to show appreciation. Although we all learned those warm words of thank you as a child, our world is filled technological advances that have replaced the simple and kind “thank you” ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - Use Your Mistakes as a Catalyst for Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn a recent article on the Alabama-LSU football game, I stated, "a fumble is simply a recovery waiting to happen." It was as though Dont’a Hightower heard me, because he sacked Jordan Jefferson, LSU's quarterback and caused a fumble in the fourth quarter of the BCS Championship game. The ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - VISION FIRST - GOALS SECOND & THE POWER OF FORESIGHT - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from James MapesYou are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand. - Woodrow Wilson Some time ago I ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - Want to Succeed? Then take the 7 Steps to Greater Authenticity! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Richard LiottaSometimes goals and resolutions are empty and disembodied from our spirit and soul. No wonder they fail! Often they are not authentic; they are not true to who we are. If a goal is not something you fundamentally want, if it is not a decision made by your authentic self, you will be fighting ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - What are 9 things successful people do differently? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from DJ BarrettWhen we look at people who have made a name for themselves and have accumulated an abundance of wealth, we should ask ourselves... "What are they doing differently that makes them so rich?" Some people might say that they were born with certain talents. This may be true, but that's really ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - 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: 1622(2 votes) - What is Success? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Erik TozierWhat is success? I ask this because it is a interesting thought exercise. What is it? How do you define success? Is it the money we earn? Is it being happy? Is it the sense of accomplish that we experience after achieving our goals? Is it defined by the number of relationships and ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - What is Your Why? - A Story About Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from HECTOR LOPEZ“So what is your why?” asks the man sitting next to him. Paulo was sitting by his departure gate at the airport waiting for his flight to arrive. It was his first business trip after his first son was born. He was a bit nervous about it but knew that his wife, Alicia, was more than capable of ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - What It Takes For Entrepreneurial Success Online - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody to have success online as a business entrepreneur you must possess a certain self awareness along with the right mental attitude! Being successful online in most cases will involve you either taking the right actions or making the right decisions or both. With this being said it is ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - 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: 1613(2 votes) - What's the #1 Thing People Do Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Joe VitaleI admit it. I'm frustrated. I'm tired of getting emails from people who write, "I can't do what you did because ---." Just fill in the blank with whatever excuse you can think of. People say they can't write as many books as I have because they don't have the time, or they're too old, or too ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - WHERE Is the Best Place to Start - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhen you have a goal or dream in mind, do you ask yourself where the best place to start is? The answer is in the question: Where you’re going. You’ve seen floor plan maps in public places like large malls, stores, or office buildings that let you see where shops, offices, or sections are ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Why Argue? Disagree and Increase your Personal Power Instead. Part 2 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou argue when you both decide the other person is wrong. Two people are needed to argue, yet stopping an argument actually only requires one. You both insist you are right, which causes the argument. And from the viewpoint you each have on the issue, both of you are right. But are you ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - Why is life not satisfactory? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporVery briefly and simply about what prevents us from enjoying life. Why can't we taste life? Imagine you are eating an apple. But watch the movie. When your attention is focused on the storyline, you stop feeling the taste of the apple being eaten. And here in your hands is a stub from an ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - Why is thinking more important then knowledge? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from Rudiyr ToporOne day a friend of mine asked me to teach him how to hunt. I politely refused, saying that I could offer him more. In view of the fact that he had a whole month ahead of him in Sloboda, I did not want to deprive him of the opportunity to master the technique of self-study. After all, this is ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - Why Most Companies Fail to Grow - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Chantal CookeAccording to UK Government statistics and numerous studies by universities, less than 20% of all companies achieve sustainable growth. Why is the number so low? What stops the majority of companies achieving growth? I spoke to Roderic Michelson, a company growth expert from Aralex Consulting. ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Why Tom Izzo's Passion For Accountability Makes Him Such a Successful Basketball Coach - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Andy LouderWho is currently the best men's basketball coach in NCAA Division I? There are certainly quite a few candidates worth considering but any conversation on the subject has to include Tom Izzo of Michigan State University. Here are some of the things Coach Izzo has accomplished at MSU as of Spring ...
Views: 5002(1 vote) - Why Wait? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from John G E FryeI was drawn to a posting made by an inspirational friend on Facebook recently; she drew my eye to the subject of ‘regret’. Now this is a subject that I have expressed opinion on before. Anyway, my mind is inclined to work overtime, become supercharged once stimulated, and just before entering ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Why You Should Never Give Up - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Tony Fahkry“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” - Harriet Beecher Stowe Think like a Billionaire I am fascinated by ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Wolves - the Cherokee Indian viewpoint on the Enemy Within - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerCherokee Indians have an interesting insight on your internal motivation which can change your life. They say two wolves live inside everybody : a black wolf and a white wolf! The black wolf feeds on negativity, it lives to bring you undesirable experiences. It's the enemy within, also known ...
Views: 2102(3 votes) - You are more than just a Maid - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from cedric riceI got the idea for this article one day as I watched an older sitcom on TV. In the program a man was really pouring on the charm as he sought to create a relationship with a woman who was a housemaid. He thought that her self esteem needed to be boosted because when he met her and asked her what ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - You can get More Reviews for your Business on Google, following these Simple Tricks! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from PAWAN K MALHOTRATo boost visibility for business and amplify conversions from search traffic, Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) need frequent and genuine online reviews from their new as well as old patrons. Interestingly, SMEs have a more flexible business model, than established brands, which enable ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - You can Never Fail unless you give up - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonIs there such a thing as failure? You can only fail if you choose to give up and stop trying. As long as you are pressing on, taking action and trying to achieve anything, all you have encountered is an unresolved roadblock, challenge or difficulty. These unresolved challenges, roadblocks or ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - You can't Delegate your Workout, nor Delegate your Thinking! Part 1 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerLife is difficult. What an awesome start to psychiatrist Dr. Scott Peck's seminal book, The Road Less Travelled. So Much to Learn! Life is also complex, so much to learn and so many rules to follow. There are so many laws and regulations on the books in America it's been said that, reading ...
Views: 1385(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: 1756(2 votes) - 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: 1723(2 votes) - 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: 1333(2 votes) - Your Inner World is Very Different. Part 4 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerBe Logical Our society teaches that it's right to be logical and, when dealing with the outside world, being logical is indeed very valuable. There's always at least one opposite, and logic deals very well with the opposite. You can change your life by investigating the possibilities and ...
Views: 1463(2 votes) - Your Life Will Never Change If You Keep On Doing the Same Thing! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Willie HortonI’ve been running my Personal Development Workshops for the last fifteen years and, during that time, I’ve met plenty of people who, for one reason or another, wanted to change their life. I’ve all sorts of reasons – from the proverbial midlife crisis to the career crossroads, from low self ...
Views: 3034(1 vote) - BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-RESPONSIBILITY, AND SELF-EFFICACY - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Darlene LancerSelf-responsibility both reflects and generates self-esteem. People with high self-esteem feel that they are in charge of their lives. They have a sense of agency and self-efficacy. They take responsibility for their feelings, actions, and lives. It also means that you take responsibility for ...
Views: 2967(5 votes) - Anyone Can Have Their Own Home Based Business If They Really Want A Home Based Business! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Father TimeIt is true, and the first thing you have to do, is to make up your mind that you're going to do it, no matter what it takes. You are also going to have to ignore the friends and family members who will try to tell you that you cannot do it. Can you imagine that some people who are close to you, ...
Views: 3675(3 votes) - Do You Have Healthy Boundaries? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mike RobbinsHow healthy are your boundaries? Maybe you think about this directly and often, maybe not. Boundaries weren’t something I personally spent much time thinking about for many years. I’ve often related to the concept of boundaries in a negative way. Of course I’ve known they’re important, ...
Views: 1672(3 votes) - 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: 1552(3 votes) - The Big Night: 5 Ways to Cultivate Patience - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Rob WhiteOK, this is an old joke, so forgive me if you've heard it. A psychologist is giving a talk and describes how every couple has its own unique frequency of making love. She then asks people in the audience to state how often they have sex. Hands shot up as she called out "Once a day?" "Several ...
Views: 2279(3 votes) - A Surprisingly Novel Idea - Doing What Works! Part 1 in the Do What Works series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou want success in whatever you choose to do, and the secret of success is to adopt principles which enable you to be successful. The old adage says that all roads lead to Rome, and it's indeed true. But it's generally not explained that some roads are more direct than others, they'll get ...
Views: 1677(5 votes) - Organize Your Life in 30 Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreOne would think that such an enormous task like organizing a life would take days, weeks, even months. But 30 minutes! What’s the catch? So often we allow our minds to over-complicate things. It really is a very simple process to organize your days, in a few short steps. Once you’ve ...
Views: 1068(5 votes) - 10 Proven Techniques to Instantly Shift Your Energy! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cari Murphy10 Techniques to Instantly Shift Your Energy Learning to balance your energy is an essential key to success and happiness. During times of great change or challenge it can be a daunting task to stay centered and positive. When the things that we see as permanent begin to crumble it is common ...
Views: 2044(2 votes) - 10 Spiritual Secrets to Productivity - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Rena ReeseFrom CEO’s to entrepreneurs and entertainers to parents all over the globe, we are constantly in search of ways to boost productivity. To put it simply, we want to get more done each day. For some this goal is rooted in the desire for greater abundance while for others productivity is the ...
Views: 4338(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Vision Fuels Your Professional and Personal Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Ann PottsWhether you are in business for yourself or working for someone else, you need a vision for your professional life. And that vision should incorporate your personal aspirations as well. (We often act as if we are multiple people- one individual lives our work life and another lives our ...
Views: 2452(2 votes) - 7 Ways Your Words Sabotage Your Business Growth and Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Susan BrownThe growth and success of your business depends on building trusting relationships with other people. Ask yourself this one simple question: Do my words pull people towards me or push them away? This question requires a willingness on your part to honestly evaluate how you use your words ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - A Success Story - Letting go to succeed! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Peter GFailure is something we all face in our lives. I've sure had my share. I remember in the mid-1990s, I had worked myself all the way from a sales person to Marketing Director to COO of a thriving company - only to discover that I really did not like that position. So I did something radical. I ...
Views: 2944(2 votes) - Focus - What It Is and How to Do It - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Willie HortonThe word ‘focus’ is often used in the context of success. We’re told, for example, that highly successful people are better focused than the rest of us. We hear stories about athletes or sports people who are totally focused. Surely, if either you or I could get some of this focus, at the ...
Views: 1771(2 votes) - How Small Business Can Flourish During a Recession - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeYou've probably heard or read some of the nerve-wracking headlines that have been leading the financial news. The gloom and doom includes "Caterpillar, Inc. Joins Other Large Corps Warning of Recession." "Broad Profit Woes Spark Stock Plunge On Recession Fears." "Shares Tumble as Fears of ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - How To Be Successful In Life - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoSuccess comes from doing what you want and desire in life. It is living your life to the fullest and being who you really are. You will find that as you do this all else falls into place, things begin to happen, and the obstacles fall away. This is because you are doing what you are meant to ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - How to Make Decisions that You Won’t Regret - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2014 from Rodrigo ScalambriniLife is based on decisions. Either you drink a glass of coffee or you write for five minutes longer. Either you put the money in savings or you go out for a nice dinner. Either you ask for the divorce or you keep trying for one more year. Decisions. Often they hurt, but that's a good sign. ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 2376(4 votes) - How to Succeed with ADHD When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Laurie Dupar"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~ Thomas Alva Edison Having lived most of their lives with the inconsistency, unpredictability and undependability of life with ADHD, it is incredibly common for adults with ADHD to view themselves as “failures”. Because the ...
Views: 3225(2 votes) - How To Transform Your Self Image - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Evelyn LimYour self image is the opinion you have about yourself. Just like how you would form judgments about others, you can also view yourself in a certain way. The problem is that many people do not have very positive self images. They can judge themselves pretty harshly. A negative self image ...
Views: 5560(2 votes) - 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 ...
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