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Love him or hate him, but you cannot ignore him, much less deny that he is a winner. From Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe to Hollywood blockbuster movie hero to governor of California, Arnold Swarzenegger has confounded his critics and his detractors.
Even when the allegations of sexual ... Views: 1115
We have all heard sayings like, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade;" but what if you don't like lemonade? The obvious answer is, "Sell the lemonade and buy something you DO like with your profits." But that doesn't work if you're stuck whining about the lemons. To move forward in ... Views: 1191
Often when working with clients on developing an attitude of success, I am asked to explain just what success is. That is a question that I cannot answer for you or anyone else because SUCCESS IS PERSONAL.
Every morning each of us gets out of bed and has a choice to make. We can walk to one ... Views: 1016
One of the great fallacies in the self-help industry is the notion that you can change your life with "positive thinking."
The purveyors of positivism, starting with Napoleon Hill and including the people who now promote The Secret, contend that we all have, at our conscious disposal, the means ... Views: 879
Everything that you will ever succeed at begins in the next moment. When you take the time to think about what you will do, you have already begun to tread the rising path toward enlightenment. Take each moment that comes as a gift. With every gift that you receive, you become more grateful. ... Views: 1609
One of my favorite movies is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In the movie, Henry Jones Sr., Indiana's father, is a Holy Grail scholar and has been keeping a notebook with clues about the location of the Grail. The Nazis and an unsavory collector want to capture the Holy Grail because of ... Views: 1325
General
Lets begin with “why do you want to create a forum?”. Lets do some research.
1. Will you dedicate enough time and effort to create a successful forum?
2. Are you entering a solid competition market?
3. Will you be able to convince members to join your forum and leave ... Views: 1460
Walking to Success
by
Bill Cottringer
“Slow down you’re doing fine. You can’t be everything you want to be before your time.” ~Billy Joel.
There is too much hype about thriving to success and way too many hits about that “race” on the I-net (only 360 million!). Even the most simple, ... Views: 813
A friend in Colorado just made a huge decision to build a
factory and showroom that will be four times the size of their
current site.
AND the new location is several miles outside
of the town where they’ve grown their reputation and
customer base over the last 10 years.
AND they will ... Views: 669
When I was twelve (but looked about eighteen),
I entered a beauty contest sponsored by a beach
club in Santa Monica ... And, even though I was
competing against women who were in their late
teens and early twenties, I won.
I was thrilled!
And for that year I was “Miss Del Mar”
and ... Views: 915
If you feel frustrated, even mystified by what’s standing
in the way of your greater success, it’s actually not that
difficult to understand.
The question is: Are you ready? Really ready?
Because the answer lives down in your
unconscious . . . laying there . . . lying to you.
And ... Views: 918
You’ve tried all what it takes for you to succeed yet you still stumble and fail. Do you think that fate plays on you unfairly because others are more successful than you are? Do you feel threatened because there are successful individuals who you think are less likely to succeed than you ... Views: 657
The Practice, Law and Order, Court TV and Ally McBeal. What do these TV series have in common? In watching these series, you get to know and understand a bit of these lawyers, attorneys and judges’ lives—how they analyze the law, the issue (civil or criminal) and how they come up ... Views: 606
Obesity is one of the major problems in the society these days. Sedentary lifestyle is the biggest factor that contributes to the growing number of obese people. Why so? Well, many individuals tend to exercise less and eat more. There are more people who prefer to stay indoors watching TV, ... Views: 726
In my articles I often stress the importance of keeping your thoughts as positive as possible and to balance up your negative thoughts with positive ones. You know, in todays society a lot of people tend to choose a negative view on things and look for reasons why something wouldn't work. ... Views: 2784
A SIMPLE BUT PROFOUND LIFE-CHANGING CHOICE
By
Bill Cottringer
“The difficulty in life is the choice.” ~ George Moore
Several years ago one of my best friends had a small piece of granite on his desk with some words that impressed me so much I made mention of the object several times. He ... Views: 1021
Have you ever wondered why some people are successfull and others aren’t? Or have you ever said “I’m not like them – I can’t be successful?
Well I’ll let you in on a little secret – anyone can be successful. YOU can be successful. But there are a couple of things you need to know.
First of ... Views: 1731
Have you ever been up in the mountains in the winter? You are in your car, enjoying the winter wonderland pristine beauty. The road is covered in snow and everything is going well until you put your foot on the accelerator to move forward and nothing happens. Your wheels spin, your car won't ... Views: 1192
One of the hallmark traits of most successful people is that they are never satisfied with the status quo. They always aspire for more and feel they owe it to themselves to reach for the stars. Part of this process involves learning. Successful people are always eager to learn, sometimes even ... Views: 927
Is it a requirement that you be a good person to be successful? I suppose not but that also depends on your definition of what it means to be successful. Most people think of success in only the sense of making a lot of money. I personally feel that money is a by-product of success, rather than ... Views: 767
Do you know what really identifies you, when it comes to your success? Is your success defined by traits like accountability, being true to your goals, or being action oriented, or is there more to it?
What I’m getting at here is that success is still somewhat defined by a specific pursuit. In ... Views: 951
How would you define integrity? You know it’s an admirable trait but what exactly is it? I would define integrity as:
‘The ability to do the right thing, even when the right thing may be the hardest thing to do.’
Integrity is really about how you define it. What you see as integrity in other ... Views: 1665
No matter how driven or goal-oriented you are, do you ever have trouble staying on track? Does your mind wander off or are you easily distracted by the phone, emails, the smell of snacks in the break room, or just about anything else like that?
If you’re thinking that this applies to you, then ... Views: 869
“Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that’s good in life…”
*Below is the fifth installment of a series of articles from the real life experiences of the author. The only deviations from the truth may be the names of people and places. These stories are also ... Views: 911
When working toward goals or striving for success in any endeavor, self-discipline is one vital quality you need to have. Most of us cringe at the thought because it brings to mind instant visions of sacrifice, difficulty and strain.
However, discipline doesn’t have to be so hard. The ... Views: 1145
In my line of business, network marketing, I meet all types of individuals. It is phenomenal to interact with such a diverse group of people on a daily basis.
My all-time favorite people to engage with are the go-getters! Those guys are just awesome! They light a fire underneath me every time I ... Views: 852
Recently I had the experience of sharing a mastermind weekend with 8 other high level entrepreneurs from all over North America in the mountains of Colorado. It was a phenomenal weekend where I learned (or remembered again) that allowing and accepting support is the most significant key to my ... Views: 1333
Last week, I was invited by a friend to a seminar organised by a network marketing company in Singapore. I am not affiliated with the company in any way. What really attracted me to the seminar was the guest speaker of that afternoon. I will tell you more about her in a moment, but I must say ... Views: 1451
It seems that business makes the world go round. All sorts of business. Some seem to naturally succeed, while others fail repeatedly. One man wondered if he could unlock the secrets of personal success. That man was Napoleon Hill.
His book, Think and Grow Rich, has sold over 30 million copies ... Views: 5265
“Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that’s good in life…”
*Below is the second in a series of articles based on real life events experienced by the author. The only deviations from the truth may be the names of people and places. These stories are also incorporated ... Views: 895
Success Momentum
I want you now to decide that you are going to clean up your room, but instead of doing all the work today just decide that you will put only 5 items in place each day. What you will notice is that, as soon as you put the fifth item in place you will find yourself eager to put ... Views: 849
Human nature tells you to plan from the beginning. I say start with the end in mind, draw what that will look like on paper and post your “Success Sketch” where you can see it every day. Stick men are acceptable! If you are changing jobs, don’t blindly answer classified ads and send out ... Views: 1995
You might be surprised to learn the general profile of a millionaire woman.
In the book “Millionaire Women Next Door,” Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D., the New York Times best selling author of The Millionaire Next Door, found that many people cast millionaire women in a stereotypical ... Views: 1556
Recently I spoke to a group of wonderful women at Dress for Success in downtown Pittsburgh. They asked some very intelligent questions with a similar theme that I hear often from people going through a transition. “How do you get motivated when you just can’t seem to get going?”
... Views: 1364
Many people never find out what they can achieve until life has passed them by and with it the chance to discover what they are capable of. In Rambo III, the hero hijacks a Soviet attack helicopter in Afghanistan during the Afghan-Soviet war. His friend, the Colonel, asks: "Can you fly that ... Views: 858
Have you ever wondered why some people are successfull and others aren’t? Or have you ever said “I’m not like them – I can’t be successful?
Well I’ll let you in on a little secret – anyone can be successful. YOU can be successful. But there are a couple of things you need to know.
First of ... Views: 1372
Most people dream of living a more successful life: They want a better job, a salary increase, more responsibility at work, and the respect of their peers. Unfortunately, few people are willing to take the needed risks to make their dreams a reality. Instead, they sit back and watch a select few ... Views: 1243
The wisest man in history summarized success and achieving full potential in just two words - literally!
Who was this man?
He was an ancient Greek philosopher credited with exerting a powerful influence upon the founders of Western philosophy, particularly Plato and Aristotle.
His name was ... Views: 1792
When you first set a goal it’s pretty easy to stay on track. You’ve got a plan, you’re working the plan and your motivation is strong.
As time goes on, however, there exists the possibility of losing steam and getting off-track. In order to develop the momentum and stamina ... Views: 736
Money can be a tricky subject for many women. And if you are a stay-at-home mom with a growing business, this tricky subject can make or break your future success. You started your new business to bring extra money for your family; it won’t do you any good if you can’t put the right price on ... Views: 1258
Success seems to be an elusive treasure for many. There are some many ways to attain it yet most of us get caught up trying to figure it all out ourselves. This leads to a great deal of lost time to gain the “experience” needed to be successful. Looking back, I wish someone had ... Views: 735
SUCCESS IS A BELIEF SYSTEM
By
Bill Cottringer
“Success is what you get from doing what you are doing to get it.” ~ The author.
By now most of us realize we have moved into total overload—too much to know and do and too little time to get it all done. One special area of overload with ... Views: 1506
Are you in a bad situation that you wish would just go away? Maybe it is a relationship that is not working out or a boring dead-end job. Perhaps, it is your small, cramped apartment. You are unhappy and frustrated and complain about how terrible it is, but you don’t take action. You ... Views: 4698
Reality Repair Rx Book Outline
By William Cottringer, Ph.D.
In writing books or articles it is always good to stop now and then to question the importance and value of your writing topics and what your truest intentions are. I made a door sign some time ago that reads, “Dr. Cottringer, ... Views: 1161
As we look ahead toward success and prosperity, a quote from National Hockey League player Wayne Gretzky comes to mind. Upon being asked the secret of his incredible success, Gretzky said, "I skate where the puck is going; others wait for the puck to come to them."
In terms of vision and ... Views: 1476
Our modern messaging technology is so nice and quick that we have fallen into a too-casual usage of it, which often makes it difficult for the message recipient.
This casualness has spread to meeting people face-to-face, where an assumption is made that everyone recognizes and remembers the ... Views: 1330
The lesson of the lake
A teaching from Hang Sen
From ‘The incredible teachings of Hang Sen’
Get your free copy at www.win-within.com/thankyou
Hang Sen loved to walk. I was absorbed in the scrunching of my boots in the knee deep snow as I waded behind the old man, bent against the wind, his ... Views: 721
Many of us are probably at the stage of the ugly duckling’s story when we try so hard to belong in the group. We do the uncanny acting, talking, dressing, etc. Why? Because we crave so much for acceptance, in order to be one of the crowd. But what is inside us? Do you have that a burning ... Views: 649
HELP FOR REALTY REPAIR Rx?
By
Bill Cottringer
I am currently writing a book called "Reality Repair Rx: Making Things Better," which I feel is very important today given the extent and scope of the problems we are all currently facing (total overload). I recently published “Do What Matters ... Views: 800
Success often eludes us. Even when we reach our desired destination, the joy of achievements is short-lived. Every time a person is asked, "When will you be successful?" the general response is, "Some time in the future." Rarely does someone confidently claim success today.
The problem is ... Views: 4960