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Ever watch a skilled dog trainer work with a puppy? The trainer never ever punishes the sweet beastie for not sitting on the “sit” command, but rather rewards the dog with praise and treats the instant his furry butt hits the ground. The dog—smart pooch—gets the idea real fast, and proceeds to ... Views: 1392
Double Vision Decision-Making
By
Bill Cottringer
“Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right.” ~Phil McGraw.
Double vision decision-making is a very useful and valuable skill in maneuvering around in today’s plethora of information overload that ... Views: 1848
Often our goals aren’t achieved, simply because we believe they can’t be.
Remember Roger Bannister? He successfully ran a mile in under four minutes; it was the first time it had ever been done. Bannister was told it was impossible, yet he continued with his dream.
Since then, thousands ... Views: 1092
What is it about some people that makes them seem ‘charismatic’ to you? In other words, what makes them stand out?
Charisma seems a bit of an enigma. It’s a concept we struggle to define. But why?
1. We tend not to think about what we mean by charisma. We may think someone has charisma but ... Views: 1689
Butterflies, a dry mouth, feeling dizzy, at a loss for words, rapid heartbeat, fidgeting. All symptoms of a nervous response. Nerves can strike at any time and when they do, they can knock you for six. Whether it’s public speaking, a job interview, important meeting or even a social event, ... Views: 1623
Low self-esteem is something you can overcome. It does require a plan though; courage too. These 10 actions make it possible.
Quick tip - Start gradually. Don’t do everything all at once but do try at least one thing every day.
1. Be aware of your gremlin
If you’re struggling to ... Views: 954
You and I, we are driven…
We are different from most because we have these big ideas of making a huge difference and also making a whole lot of money. It is always a fine balance thinking about money and difference, isn’t it?
Thoughts such as ‘Am I allowed to do both?’ arise…
The ... Views: 1036
It is very common fact that your appliances that you use in the kitchen as well as for washing clothes go out of order. It is not possible to stop their malfunctioning and often they stop working without giving any prior indication. If it is within the warranty period, then there is no question ... Views: 721
Recently, I had the opportunity to be one of the 17 experts from around the world presenting at the Global Online H.E.A.L. Summit (http://www.healsummit2016.com/).
It takes vision and passion to organize such an impactful global event and I had the pleasure to get to know the organizers, ... Views: 1517
The world of affiliate marketing can be very challenging,
although very rewarding as well.
All across the Internet,
there are hundreds of thousands of affiliate marketers
making lots of money selling other people’s products.
Some marketers make a lot of sales overnight,
leaving other ... Views: 1178
Of course that’s a provocative title. After all, we live in America where we have become anesthetized into believing that we must be ever so careful to avoid holding anyone accountable, answerable or responsible. Rather we prefer to blame a lack of self-esteem, a “bad” childhood, traumatic ... Views: 2066
Introduction
Life Coaching has changed my life and I know that it can do the same for others. It gets you back on track, offers you that chance in life to achieve your dreams and ambitions and give you that opportunity to set yourself ‘personal goals’ to keep you motivated and excited about the ... Views: 2135
Most of us are running around with a long to-do list in our heads. Maybe you’re organized and have written yours down on paper or your computer. Action is important because without it, nothing would happen.
But… are you leveraging your actions for maximum results?
Even the most ... Views: 1791
Spring, like early mornings, reminds me of new beginnings and new opportunities. It’s a time where we can plant new seeds and hopes. There is a great vibrancy and excitement in the air and I see sparkles of hope all over.
What if we are so busy that we cannot enjoy the new beginnings? What if ... Views: 1648
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a nine day intensive, small group training with Janet Bray Attwood, the founder of The Passion Test. From our group, more than half of the participants were from Japan as The Passion Test has been experiencing fast growth in Japan.
During our ... Views: 2043
Most people are waiting, waiting, waiting for something outside of themselves to change.
They think that when it changes then life will suddenly take on a more hopeful light and then they can get the transformation they have been waiting for forever…
They forget that they are the ones with all ... Views: 799
Today we will change your viewpoint of money. Showing you the different ways to make it work for you. By simply summarizing the positives and negatives of each. First off, let’s go over the two worldviews of money and how they differ from each other.
The first one is the one most people know ... Views: 1679
I see you with the big ideas, the big dreams, the big goals…
You think about it, you talk about it…
And then you go back to live out your ‘settled-for’ life because you don’t actually think that you can have everything you dream of.
You think your dreams are too big…
You think that if it ... Views: 1329
“There’s no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than you are capable of living.” ~ Nelson Mandela
Many of us live “safe” lives. Familiarity is comfortable. We hide behind “the way it is” and we think it is enough. But without the energy and drive of a ... Views: 1294
So… you have a big dream…
EXCELLENT!
WOOHOO!
WAHEY!
And it includes changing the lives of many, many people with your product, service or business opportunity…
Again, HOW EXCELLENT!
And you also dream of the awesome lifestyle you are going to make happen for your ... Views: 1027
Oh for goodness sake, are you not done with the whining already?
This is the thing – I see you moping around the place looking for answers INSTEAD OF BUCKLING DOWN TO DO THE WORK…
You persist in telling yourself that you are too scared…
As though that means you get a free pass…
You ... Views: 1071
It is so easy to get trapped into thinking that you are not going to be able to find your people because you start to see the people around you as the only options that there are…
You have been pushing and striving to build your business and as great as that is, you are starting to get a ... Views: 1326
Health care in our country
In our country, it is the private sector which is responsible for the majority of healthcare of the citizens. Most of the time healthcare healthcare expenses are paid out of people's already low running pockets and hardly through insurance. Our population is a ... Views: 1340
Yes, I suppose you could get down on your knees and pray and pray and pray…
Beg God for help, do a little fast every week…
Read through your holy book and increase your faith by looking up to the heavens…
Check for every little sin you can think of and ask for forgiveness…
WHILE ... Views: 1055
Today, I read the following and it is something you need to hear because I see you, worried, wondering, uncertain as to whether what you want will ever come about. You doubt yourself and you doubt the journey and it keeps you trapped in this uncertain limbo where you are not sure whether to go ... Views: 963
Some people are under the impression that they are ants, worms, slaves for a huge deity who wants nothing but to belittle them and make them helpless and completely dependent on him/her.
And needless to say, these people struggle ALL THE TIME!
And instead of taking matters into their own ... Views: 1250
Some people walk through life thinking that everything they do is doomed to fail and so they think “Why Bother?”
That cannot be you…
Some people blame everyone and everything for their misfortunes and again, stay trapped in lives, careers, businesses they do not like.
That cannot be ... Views: 1425
Change is the essence of existence. There has to be changes in order to bring new idea in the spotlight. The World has faced many changes and the shape of the world has changed from time to time. The same principle applies to recruitment as well. The method of recruitment has also changed from ... Views: 776
Embracing your passion for sales can take many forms. For some, this is their own “virtual storefront”. Selling your favorite products online takes guts, determination, and above all else, integrity. When customers view your ecommerce site, are they excited by the fact that your company has ... Views: 1131
Nowadays, to be a college degree holder is very important to many of us, for families who are dependent in education for their children to have a stable and high paying job, they are willing to bring their children to prestigious and expensive colleges and universities to attain quality ... Views: 1297
Most of us set goals in our lives. Even people who say they do not set any goals are doing so anyway. For example, we plan to wake up, to go to sleep, to eat, to drink, call a friend, and so on. A goal does not have to be complex or a life-coaching nor a mumbo-jumbo thing. And I know you are ... Views: 1496
It is good to have positive expectations. And it is good to have plans. This is why goal-setting in the New Year can help you move forward.
However, sometimes we have too many expectations. These can come from your family and friends, or they can come from you. For example, a friend can be a ... Views: 1265
Some people like to judge others.
They say others are too rich, too greedy, too worldly, too money-focused, too selfish or too lazy and it all is a reflection of what they themselves are on the inside.
I am not that person…
I do not seek to judge anyone though I have my moments when I ... Views: 799
Meet Ricardo Alvaranga, a 24-year-old contractor that came to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay from Jamaica to save money and open a business back home. The following letter is something Ricardo hopes for. I asked him to sit in the future mentally and watch his dream unfold in his mind. He was to ... Views: 1584
You want it and yet, you run from it…
You continually put stumbling blocks in your own way because you worry about the opinions of men, the opinions of people who are not even thinking about you, the opinion of a god who seems to want to keep you down…
You keep living to old ideas about ... Views: 813
Have you heard of the documentary Fed Up? I came across it as a result of a search online to do with healthy eating.
In a nutshell the documentary, created by filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and journalist Katie Couric, investigates how the American food industry may be responsible for more ... Views: 1193
Another year ends
I see you, honey…
With the tears dripping down your face as you contemplate another year where nothing happened the way you wanted it too….
The doubt rises…
The fear seems all-encompassing and you wonder if you have what it takes to keep going…
To keep moving ... Views: 970
New Year’s Resolutions: Another New, New You?
Five Simple ways to the Real you.
If you are happy, If you are grateful and peaceful, If you are able to wake up every morning with a smile on your face , looking forward to the day; If you walk through your minuets knowing that what “is” is ... Views: 1376
Business at Dubai is the big chance for you to earn high, but for that you need to struggle. You get bigger competition at Dubai, with greater opportunities. If you are planning to start your business at Dubai make sure you take care of every little thing. And most of all you need to know Arabic ... Views: 1166
For most of my life, I have felt like an outsider…
I was a little bit too white (and still am) to understand and live to the ‘rules’ of my Black African family…
And I am obviously too black to be considered white…
I have always wanted more than the regular person and I have always ... Views: 918
Wealth creation always comes back to the simple things…
The simple things that you do on a regular basis…
‘Norms’ go looking for the complicated things, the strategy that they can place on top of the strategy they are NOT implementing now and they find nothing because you know what?!
It ... Views: 837
A Business Challenge You Can't Avoid
I don't mean to start this off as a Debbie Downer, but a challenge you WILL face when starting your own business is finding ways to manage your emotions when experiencing both victory and defeat, positive and not-so-positive situations.
It is so easy to ... Views: 1380
Every day, you wake up and get to create a life and a business that you actually want to live…
Every day, you get to design your life any old how that you want it…
Every day, you are fortunate enough to have your wits about you and you can think and plan and take action and be whoever you ... Views: 843
Beyond bringing a great business idea to fruition, a successful entrepreneur must keep the wheels of an enterprise turning smoothly, in order to move rapidly forward towards success! Good business intuition, hard work, creativity and excellent people management skills, all contribute to a ... Views: 844
I am so inspired by my clients' progress and success. It is most rewarding. In the past, as an executive leader in healthcare, I was as able to mentor my leadership team. Today I have the opportunity to coach emerging and experienced leaders in various industries. It's exciting to see how ... Views: 1485
Ten Best Ways to Build a Quality Work Culture
By
Dr. Bill Cottringer
“To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.” ~Doug Conant, Campbell Soup.
There has been a revolutionary interest in looking for ways to improve the quality of work environments, which lead ... Views: 1698
Unified communications use internet protocols to transmit voice and other data that has traditionally been broadcast on Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Knowlarity Communications, Asia’s leading cloud communications service provider offers affordable and flexible cloud-based solutions ... Views: 625