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Gandhi and the path of Ahimsa
Vinod Anand
The concept of Ahimsa occupies a central position in Gandhi’s
thoughts. It would not be correct to say that the inspiration behind the
idea of Ahimsa came from Mahatma Gandhi solely, from the spiritual
traditional in India, or from any unified ... Views: 2200
Due Diligence are the legal steps taken by someone in order to accomplish all legal matters associated with buying or selling of the property. The process of Due Diligence is a very important process when you are purchasing a property. Purchase of a property, whether for the purpose of rehab or ... Views: 1536
How do you make your business successful? This involves the awareness that success is the progressive realization of worthwhile, predetermined, emotionally inspiring and clearly defined, personal goals or dreams.
There are many components to this success process. The following is an overview ... Views: 806
“You can have anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want.”
-Zig Ziglar
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You already have everything you need to create a wonderful life for yourself. You know everything you need to know to be your own best friend, a gentle guide, a teacher and a ... Views: 1601
A common problem that everyone faces is feeling like their life is spinning out of control. This is usually a result of not living in congruency to what matters most to us. Most of the culprit is the challenge of balancing your work and personal life. I visualize a car heading in a direction ... Views: 1254
Humans tend to like complaining how life is so unfair, and how badly a need for a life change is necessary. But the moment they are really about to embark on that change, they hesitate, and somehow feel the right time hasn’t come.
So in that case, has the time come for you to experience a ... Views: 1286
A close friend of mine who’s in a similar line of business was complaining to me about himself the other day. It went something like this:
“I sit here at my desk and I find it so hard to get anything of any significance done. And I see you (getting new clients on board and creating ... Views: 1468
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”
- Og Mandino, 1923-1996, American Motivational Author and Speaker
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Together, we have embarked upon a path designed to help you identify your purpose in life. For some, this task can be quite ... Views: 1361
Can I share something with you?
Although I didn't know it at the time, I tuned into my calling in my early 20's when I walked out of the downtown Brooklyn welfare office with my daughter. There was a voice from within that told me to never return. Straight out. IT inspired me to push for ... Views: 1238
Links are just like streets on a map of Google search. They show Google how popular a page or website is among masses. It also indicates connection between different websites. In short, we can say that Links are a very important strategy of SEO optimization to get good or top position in Google ... Views: 1526
Events are happening in all of our lives, at all times. We interpret these events and add our meaning to them, as a result of our experience, conditioning and beliefs. You could say that the meanings we apply to events become our frame of reference to make sense of what is going on.
Some ... Views: 1623
Mind over mountain! That's what we were told throughout the seven day climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro -- the tallest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet. I expected the climb to be challenging. In fact, that's one of the reasons I wanted to endure the long days, rain, cold, wind, and altitude ... Views: 1270
Do you have a dream or vision that God has given you and you are uncertain about how to get there? Are you in transition, thus far the directions have been clear, but now the vision is unclear? Is your vision unclear?
In the Message Bible there is a passage of scripture found in Mark 8:22-25 ... Views: 2266
Life is hard - or hadn't you noticed? It can be hard to work out exactly what you want out of life. It can be hard to believe you can become a success in life. It can be hard to set goals. It can be hard to commit to a plan of action that requires constant attention and discipline. It can be ... Views: 1388
Sometimes I try to imagine that I’m a young MBA aspirant (again) in the midst of an investigation of the value of the MBA in today's marketplace. Is it worth it or not? If you take a look around at some of the press the MBA gets, you might get more confused. Let’s take a look at some of the ... Views: 1255
I was speaking to a colleague who, like me, is a coach who works with other business owners. We hadn't spoken for about a year. I was happy to catch up with her. When I asked her what was going on, she told me that she was looking for a job in the corporate world. She missed the ... Views: 1859
My daughter, Sammi, goes to Lehigh University (my alma mater) and just pledged a sorority.
Sorority recruitment (or rush) at college is a pretty intense experience. Sammi referred to it as a solid week for "girl flirting". At Lehigh rush happens DURING winter break. The freshmen girls go ... Views: 1791
Professional development is a term that we hear tossed around from time to time. Its meaning can be ambiguous, yet its importance to career development and advancement is essential.
Every employee and entrepreneur must strategically enhance their career mobility through professional ... Views: 1657
“Desire is the Starting Point of All Achievement”
- Napoleon Hill
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Pop Quiz: Can success be sped up? Is there an antidote to slow outcomes despite arduous planning and actions taken? What is the secret for seeing huge results right now?!
I get versions of these questions ... Views: 1268
It is important for every speech to have good structure. The delivery of the speech must reflect a sensible procedure made up of Beginning, Body and Conclusion. By way of an acronym, I like to call this the “BBC” of public speaking. This should be the standard process to be followed and ... Views: 2322
Inspiration of the Day
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
- Walt Disney, 1901-1966, American Film Producer/Director/Animator
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We have all experienced the blowing winds of disappointment, despair, and heartbreak. Why, then, would each of us, in our own ... Views: 1752
Inspiration of the Day
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
- Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader
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When starting any enterprise or business, whether it is full-time or part-time, we all know the value of ... Views: 1502
I’ve noticed there is a societal expectation that we should pick something we want to do from a very early age and pursue it by education and vocation. We love “experts” and success stories of people who “stuck with it” and “followed their life-long dreams.” When we show up in ways that are ... Views: 2133
The model of “personal growth” has been consistent throughout the “empowerment” age: find out what’s wrong, and fix it. Its proponents work to understand and heal the past to create a different future. The idea is that over time your true and authentic being will emerge and take hold. ... Views: 2418
Anyone who has studied positive thinking, New Thought or the Law of Attraction understands the concept of acting “as if.” You know—acting with confidence and grace even when you’re shaking in your boots, or putting a smile on your face and acting happy even when you woke up feeling terrible. ... Views: 1449
I’m always amazed when people think that they can hold on to energy. The best thing to do when it comes to energy is to pass the ball! Yes, pass the ball! It could be an air pass. Or bounce pass, as long as you understand the importance of passing. Basketball much like life is a team sport. ... Views: 1251
I’ve lived in the concrete jungle for quite some time now (NYC). And I’ve heard every story in the book. Everyone’s a novelist, writer, actor, or up and coming entrepreneur. Everyone seems to have a side hustle, but they seem to be going nowhere fast. When it comes to business, Rupaul said it ... Views: 1079
Most people come from dysfunctional families. We’ve read the news and have seen all the people who come up with sob stories. I suppose that they want us to throw up the confetti, cut the cake and engage in one big pity party. I don’t buy it for a second. We are all dysfunctional in one way, ... Views: 3001
Inspiration for the Day
“The only thing even in this world are the number of hours in a day. The difference in winning or losing is what you do with those hours.” -Woody Hayes
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Your self-concept is made up of three parts, each of which affects each of the others. Understanding these ... Views: 3693
How To Feel Better Instantly
January 11, 2013 Posted in: MoHow Posted by: Dr. Mo
Today’s Momentum Strategy Tip (MOST)
Are there times when you feel crumby and stuck in a negative feeling rut? If you want to quickly and powerfully turn your situation around here are three ... Views: 3181
Since its advent, internet has changed our lives. It has opened many new paths to make our life easy and convenient. One such path is availability of new opportunities of employment. Today, when world is suffering from inflation, unemployment, job cut downs and global recession, people like ... Views: 1259
Financial independence is a dream that every individual starts cherishing as soon as he has to face financial hurdles in his life. Today when there is extreme unemployment and downsizing going on in every corporation, financial independence is turning in to a far and unapproachable dream.
In ... Views: 2514
Internet has revolutionized lives on this planet. People are changing and switching their career paths. Those who still do not understand changing trends of the world are crying on inflation, unemployment and economical crisis.
Success does not come to those who sit idle and do nothing. ... Views: 1557
This is part 3 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Knowledge. Other blogs to follow in this series are: Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear.
We all possess important qualities ... Views: 1631
Selling is stressful, and can be downright discouraging
I bet when you started your company you dreamed of freedom, being your own boss and big bountiful earnings. And my guess is you didn’t spend much time wondering how to get clients and polish up your sales skills! So often, my clients ... Views: 1962
Tips for building your 72 hour emergency survival kit. Most emergencies are handled at the local level and not by the federal government. This places a lot of responsibility and stress on the local community for taking care of its citizens. After an emergency occurs the 911 system and cell ... Views: 1787
Being that it is Superbowl Sunday, the most coveted day for any professional football player and a day that coincides with the word champion, I was motivated to write a short article this morning on the question… What does is take to become a champion?! To grab the gold? To conquer that ... Views: 1426
To be the best at what you do has to be an important principle in your life. To continually improve your skill level and not settle for second best is what makes you competitive.
If you look at the lives of successful businessmen and read their biographies, you’ll see a common trait. Yes, ... Views: 1284
Towards finding Creative Release
(Vinod Anand)
One of the greatest problems confronting us at this present time is the question of creativeness, how to bring about the creative release of the individual, and if we can consider the question, not merely verbally, but go into it very deeply, ... Views: 633
Creativity: Is the action of combining previously uncombined elements, of inventing. Creativity involves the conversion of our ideas and thoughts into an external reality that is new and useful. The more we define our creativity by focusing on values, meanings and constructive goals, the greater ... Views: 1487
“I’m intimidated by the fear of being average.” ~ Taylor Swift
I look at someone like Taylor Swift and I see a talented young woman that seems to have made it to the peak of her chosen career. That quote tells me that she looks in the mirror every day and sees something completely different. ... Views: 1058
During the journey of life, people chase their desires and dreams. They really want to fulfill their wishes but often fears step in and they find themselves losing control of the situation. Dreams and desires are of vital importance to our existence and our lives revolve around them.
”Too ... Views: 2399
A client of mine was frustrated. She was talking about the pace of growth in her business. She was telling me that things were shifting, that her message was getting clearer. That she was feeling more confident every day. She also shared with me that her business was still not where she ... Views: 1656
If you’ve never heard of the word Anthony Morrison, then you probably haven’t thought about opportunities that could earn you thousands of dollars right in the comforts of your own home. Anthony Morrison is a self-made Internet marketing mogul. The millionaire’s humble beginnings started eight ... Views: 1694
In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about the importance of accomplishments while conducting an effective job search. Once you have collected and organized these accomplishments, you are ready to start using them. The first place you want to showcase your achievements is in your resume and any ... Views: 2043
Have you decided it was time to update your resume? Job opportunities knocking at your door and you have nothing but an old outdated resume? One of the most important aspects of a resume is demonstrating accomplishments and how your experiences and skills can benefit a future employer. ... Views: 1903
Sometimes you feel down…that’s normal. It comes with the territory called “being alive”.
Life is like a wave; and just like the wave, it has both troughs and crests. There has never been, and there will never be a wave that does not have a top and bottom, an up and a down.
Sometimes, you may ... Views: 6841
Aside from being a best-selling author, successful entrepreneur, and effective motivational speaker, Adrian Morrison is also a software developer. One of his latest creations is the Social Commissions program. The Internet marketing program is designed to train newbies and professionals alike, ... Views: 3209
Social media marketing is an aspect of Internet marketing wherein income is earned through various social networking sites. These sites include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Foursquare, and Google+, just to name a few. Online advertising probably wasn’t one of the major goals of these ... Views: 3188
Do you struggle to design and carry out a vision for your life? Do you find yourself living day-to-day without a plan and feeling like you have lost your focus?
Read on to discover some inspiring tips on how to develop a vision for your future:
Allow some time in your schedule to do ... Views: 1286