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No matter what you choose to do in life, you want to be successful. You see others doing it, but you may find that it is not happening for you as quickly as you would like. You don’t have that awesome Ford Mustang sitting in your driveway. In fact, you have a small apartment, and don’t even have ... Views: 1994
We all seem to be waiting for something to come to us before we can move on in life:
'Waiting for perfect partner before I can be truly happy'
'Waiting to make more money before I start my business'
'Waiting until the day I retire before I truly enjoy life'
Every single 'waiting ... Views: 1990
Modern medicine has seen a lot of changes in recent years, but still, the dominant focus deals exclusively with specific physical ailments once they’ve already happened, rather than the prevention of them. Learning to access and to utilize the intensely symbiotic relationship that exists ... Views: 1988
America's independence did not come on a silver platter. In a similar way our personal successes would not materialize if we are not willing to pay the prize for their attainment. In the Audio book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill,it is stated that in spite of the fact that we all remember ... Views: 1987
Personal development is a linear progression where we are always striving to better our self. We begin life vulnerable and dependent on our caregivers. We progress to become independent and strike out at the world on our own. As we mature further, we realize that we cannot take on the world ... Views: 1985
The January New Moon in Capricorn: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Last week I serendipitously caught a clip of Patti Smith talking about her new book, Just Kids, which just won the National ... Views: 1985
We all think of making changes in our lives; but making the decision to move forward and shake things up isn’t always easy.
I wrote an article some time ago about motivation and goals; the premise being that you don’t necessarily have to be motivated to act. I still believe this to be true, ... Views: 1984
Grab a travel journal that has both blank and lined pages, find and unleash your “little kid” excitement for collecting things, and off you go!
What would qualify for this kind of adventure, you ask?
Definitely the words “travel journal” sound like you are going on a vacation --- so, ... Views: 1984
In my second year in the insurance business I set a couple of records while going for the coveted President's ring. At one point my closing ratio was over 90%. It seemed almost effortless at times. I felt at one with my work, my prospects, and my clients. I was extremely focused and energized, ... Views: 1982
I am challenging myself this year to go beyond my comfort zone to see what I can do. Will you join me?
What have you wanted to accomplish for years, but haven't yet? What goal have you tried to accomplish over and over again, but haven’t been successful at completing it? Why are you failing ... Views: 1979
LinkedIn is an amazing tool. I've seen a wide range of folks land both jobs and contracting opportunities. Careers can grow in unexpected and amazingly positive ways with this tool.
Before LinkedIn, a young person beginning their career could have spent decades contacting and connecting with ... Views: 1975
Sometimes when we feel stressed and we don’t seem to be able to bear the pressure of the demands set upon us by our modern lives. We seem to be powerless to stop ourselves falling into what some of us could call a “negative” mind set.
So, what is negativity?
I would like to throw some ... Views: 1974
"There is a fullness of all things, even of sleep and love." -Homer (800 BC - 700 BC)
Over the past four weeks since the last new moon in Aries, we may have had the opportunity to plant something new in our lives. And like any thing that we want to grow, it's important to remember that a ... Views: 1974
Change is always disconcerting, if not terrifying, for most people. I want to offer you a few tips in this article, which will help make positive changes in your life, which will take you from where you are to where you want to be. The positive change I encourage you to make in your life right ... Views: 1972
AP biology essay are not as easy as they seems to be, when you are writing an AP biology essay ,you need to take care of many things. Most of the students wonder why they got bad marks even after writing such a good biology essays because they commit minor mistakes in their
Biology AP essay ... Views: 1971
Mostly everyone who follows basketball, and many more who don’t, have probably at least heard of Jeremy Lin by now. For those still not quite familiar with all the hype, his play has helped the New York Knicks to turn their season around with a new burst of optimism. Thus far he has set stats ... Views: 1969
Are you pulling your hair out because you can not select an interesting subject out of so many titles?
Please do not the following tips and examples will help you in making your work easier.
A common problem student is face in doing thesis is the choice of the title. Every student wants ... Views: 1969
This time around upon listening to the words sung by Susan Boyle, “I had a dream worth living” they resonated with me in terms of entrepreneurship.
So many times we do have dreams but all that comes of them are excuses. Why is that? Some say it’s due to lack of funds, negative others, ... Views: 1968
1. Words and attitudes define us.
“Challenges, challenges, challenges. Difficulties, difficulties, difficulties … Avoid repeating such words; otherwise they will become the part of your life,” says Hammad Siddiqui, Deputy Country Director of the Center of International Private Enterprise ... Views: 1967
I keep a list that I call a Success Notebook. This post contains 12 ideas of the hundreds that I have collected from various sources. My goal is to read through my Success Notebook at the start of each day so that I am using them to coach myself into having the type of attitude and mindset that ... Views: 1967
Rather than following our conscious Willpower, which is mostly made up of learned behaviours, memes, and an incomplete view of the world, we could learn to read what’s around us as messages from the subconscious, as messages that we give ourselves indirectly through the power of symbols.
Our ... Views: 1966
LIFE”S HARDEST LESSON
By
Bill Cottringer.
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.” ~Rick Warren.
A doctor and her patient were having a defining-moment discussion about life’s hardest lesson. “So tell me what it is, said the impatient patient to ... Views: 1966
Problem Solving 101
There are four steps in the creative problem solving process. Any professional can use the process outlined below to problem solve better and faster.
Preparation
Incubation
Illumination
Verification/Implementation
Anatomy of a Problem Solving Process
Stage ... Views: 1965
Let’s face it; it’s difficult enough to maintain a positive, confident and enthusiastic outlook in the face of setbacks and the ever changing world we live in. So why do we sometimes add to the challenge, by hanging around in environments that are filled with negativity and compound the ... Views: 1965
Have you ever imagined what you would have been able to achieve if you have acted on every ideas that come to you? Have you ever imagined what your life would have become if ACTION had been your watchword earlier?
Have you ever imagined the kind of state you could have been now if you have ... Views: 1963
Discovering my life purpose has sometimes been an enigma to me. I believe without doubt that I have a spiritual destiny, a unique life purpose, a singular quest, that only I can fulfill.
Likewise with you. You have a unique spiritual destiny and life purpose too, and today is the day to ... Views: 1962
Do You Want Peace of Mind and a Better Memory?
The power of concentration can be demonstrated by using a magnifying glass and a piece of paper or a leaf. When we were kids we used a leaf - especially a dry one. We would catch the rays of the sun so that it hit the magnifying glass and was ... Views: 1962
The notions of "succeeding" and "success", have been around as long as mankind, and current definitions have endured for at least three generations, namely for ourselves, for our parents, and for our grandparents.
Fifty years ago The Concise Oxford Dictionary defined success as "...good ... Views: 1960
Significance and Importance. The words resonate with meaning. Yet each one has a very different connotation when it comes to human relationships. Significance is defined as representing someone or the expression of what one is. For example, on the day you were born you had NOTHING but a ... Views: 1960
Overwhelmed? Have too many projects floating at the same time that you find you are not able to focus, make progress and get things done?
This is so common!
In coaching my clients, this challenge of “so much to do” and feeling overwhelmed is one of the most important things to ... Views: 1959
It is said that if your goals are too easily accomplished, you’re probably not challenging yourself enough. On the other hand, you don’t want to set unrealistic, unattainable goals. So, how do you know if a goal is challenging enough and worth striving for? It should fill you with excitement. If ... Views: 1959
When you seek private hypnotherapy services, you want to benefit as much as possible. One strong way to contribute to your success is your mental approach.
Your hypnotherapist is the trained guide who uses certain tools to help your subconscious retrain your habits. But he (or she) cannot ... Views: 1959
In the article yesterday we explored the necessity of regular rest, proper nutrition and for making time in your day to clear your mind and meditate. The greatest challenge you will face, as you try to introduce these three crucial components into your life, is that you will feel like you are ... Views: 1958
A Psychology Today article posted in November of 2013 found that as much as 54% of combat soldier have developed insomnia since September 11, 2001. This statistic, although shockingly high, proves to be very telling of the physical and mental struggles combat soldiers experience both on and off ... Views: 1957
Most people use boats for cruising around seas, rivers and lakes. For those who simply prefer a slow moving vessel to have fun with their time on water, a pontoon boat is perfect for them especially during family vacation, fishing trips and entertaining guests. It is a slow moving vessel that ... Views: 1956
Success Law #1: Ownership
I want you to circle the word Ownership so that you remember its importance. When you “own” something, it’s yours. The only way that someone can take it from you is if you give it up. You own the dream that’s inside your heart and you have the right to achieve ... Views: 1956
An Intro to 7 Steps to Removing the Blocks to Writing Your First Book
So many of us have struggled with procrastination and continue to procrastinate on projects we would like to complete. There would be many more authors in the world if it wasn’t for the inner struggles to get it done. Yet, ... Views: 1955
When we do not want to cook we head towards a nearby restaurant, when we want to hang out for a change, we head towards our favorite restaurant, when we want to party, we book a restaurant. I think, these places now plays a pivotal role in our daily routine life or because we want to get a break ... Views: 1954
“Building A Flawless Character – By Rick Gettle
Book Excerpt From: “Successercising – Successful Living Courses Series” Course #2
What you are speaks so loud that I can’t hear what you are saying.
Some of The Major Destroyers of Your Character
• Fear -- All Fears, Including Poverty, ... Views: 1953
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: 1953
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” - Albert Einstein
Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to spot something that’s wrong as opposed to everything else that is working well? I’m sure we can all think of ... Views: 1952
Self-Love is the foundation of your life. It creates the limits (or limitlessness) of ALL you experience. Do you love yourself enough to live a spectacular life?
If so, what better time to show it than on Valentine’s Day. (Consider it your Love New Year!)
And, if you do not feel like ... Views: 1952
Yesterday I outlined a simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step formula for achieving success at anything that is important to you. Today we will explore what will be your greatest obstacle to achieving any goal on your list. I will also challenge you with the solution that when acted upon can ... Views: 1952
Achievement is the desired result of any and all Human Activity. First and foremost, in order to define an Achievement you need to engage in goal setting or defining what you wish to accomplish. The Human Spirit and our ability to think and reason, as a species, is what differentiates us from ... Views: 1951
Do you ever get a fleeting memory of how you used to feel when you were a kid; that incredible feeling of freedom and passion for trying new things? Life seemed so exciting. It is okay to want that again. It’s not the good old days that you want – it’s the passion for trying new things with a ... Views: 1950
You can choose to continue living your life like a little shadow, which runs across the field of your potential every day and then simply disappears when the sun sets or you can make the choice today to begin taking the strides necessary to finally invite your full potential to shine. When you ... Views: 1949
An inventor is someone who thinks up, designs and works out things that did not exist before. Becoming an inventor is generally not easy, because the right to exist as an inventor is very dependent on possible successful inventions. There are quite a lot of people who try to invent things on a ... Views: 1949
I recognize the huge importance of having goals but I also think it is useless to talk about goal setting without an even stronger focus on goal attainment.
Anyone whose ever celebrate the New Year has set a goal but what takes goal setting to the next level? I’d like to share with you my ... Views: 1949
Success means owning a large house in the best neighbourhood, filled with all the latest gadgets, driving a fancy car, having prestige and standing in the community isn’t it? Or does success mean something completely different to you? My objective with this article is not to judge and state that ... Views: 1949
A middle-aged man walked into a bank, he approached the teller and asked, “Will you cash this check?”
The teller looked at the check and said, “Well sure, I can cash the check, just put your name on the back of it, hand it to me, and I will give you the money.”
The man stumbled back and ... Views: 1947