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How To Use Momentum Thinking Tools To Deal With Adversities - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo) Lighten Your Load And Boost Your Momentum - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)Ten Ways To Motivate Yourself When You Are Feeling Down - By Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)- The Law of Attraction is BS! - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Yamil Senior SedaThe law of attraction has become a common staple of the self improvement community for quite some time now, especially since the book and movie "the secret" came out... And opinions are always divided, some say it's a law as certain as the law of gravity and others claim it's complete ...
Views: 1911 - How Dr. Wayne Dyer Stepped Out of the Box. - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonIn our book Your Invincible Power: Open the Door to Unlimited Wealth, Health and Joy- - I spoke about my work in Family Services, which was a great eye opener for me. I was deeply moved by the parents that struggled with life through wrong choices, the consequences were great and their children ...
Views: 1910 - Lessons From A Two Year Old - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Adele AlfanoI decided while I was vacation last week to visit a speaking colleague and good friend in Windsor Ontario. I also, decided to let someone else do the driving and enjoyed the four hour trip aboard Via Rail. I have not been on a train since I was a child and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxation, ...
Views: 1910 - Life Guides: Road Signs - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Life is too short for traffic.” – Dan Bellack Isn’t it amazing how inspiration can find you anywhere? My latest bout came while I was walking to the gym. It made me wonder this: what road sign are you? No Stopping Are you the kind of person who races through life without ever taking ...
Views: 1910(6 votes) - What is Your Personal Billboard Telling the World? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhat is Your Personal Billboard Telling the World? Motivational Speakers There is a simple yet very profound quotation from the philosopher Virgil that states “The greatest wealth is health” We only appreciate how important our health really is when we encounter any challenges relating to ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Angry at Work? Have a Friends/Family Brainstorming Session! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Noelle NelsonBeing angry and frustrated at work is its own special brand of misery. Why? Because you can’t lash out at the co-worker or manager or VP that is driving you nuts without risking the loss of your job. Whereas at home, you can probably get plenty angry at your teenager, your spouse, or your ...
Views: 1909 - How Saying No Drives Great Careers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan Coughlin(If you want a link to the MP3 recording of this article, send an e-mail to dan@thecoughlincompany.com with “Just Say No” in the subject heading.) Great organizations are defined by what they say no to. The same is true for great individual careers. A great career is one where the ...
Views: 1907(6 votes) - Telling The Truth Is A Loving Act - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Dawn AngierTelling the Truth is a Loving Act The tendency in most organizations—whether large companies, government departments or even family units—is not to rock the boat and refrain from telling telling our truth. For a variety of reasons, we hold back from saying what's true for us. We ...
Views: 1906(13 votes) - The Adaptative and Strenuous Challenge of Being a Stay At Home Dad - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Christofer FrenchThe Toughest Job Being a "Stay At Home" Dad is a study in focusing on what is not natural to you. It is an extremely tough job. Then, she's a girl. Then she is a Libra. For those of you who are not familiar, a Libra female is proper, balanced, preoccupied with being pretty and love's a nice ...
Views: 1906(1 vote) - The Power Of Beliefs and The Success Mind - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Craig Lock* Article Title: The Power Of Beliefs and The Success Mind Author Name: Craig Eubanks Submitted by: Craig Lock Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at ...
Views: 1906(1 vote) - Becoming the Next Picasso: How to Become a Revered Artist around the World - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Lizzie WeakleyOne of the most important qualities or traits a person needs to become a world-renowned artist is talent. Becoming famous also takes an amazing ability to find a way to live with self-doubt. Those artists who find world fame find are able to value the creative process as much as the art work ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Discover Your Hidden Innovation And Entrepreneurship. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveen benBusiness Entrepreneurship is undertaking, risk, and responsibility. It requires the elements of, curiosity, and adventure. Business Entrepreneurship is undertaking risk and responsibility. It requires the elements of curiosity and adventure. In the childhood, you are curious about, each ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Things we can do to live more abundantly… - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Larry CraneSo often we are so concerned on focusing on what we don’t have that we forget to be grateful for all that we do have. Remember to be grateful for having a roof over your head that keeps you warm and cozy. Be thankful for the clothing and food that is available. Appreciate those that have ...
Views: 1902 - 7 for 2011: Strategies for a Successful New Year - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergThe New Year triggers the opportunity for reflection, evaluation and redirection. With life now traveling at warp speed, you need to be able to pull a Luke Skywalker and make a quick correction anytime you see that trajectory is off, even a bit. Here are my top 7 for 2011 — Happy New Year ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - *** Education, Fulfillment & Finding Your Path: A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1900(2 votes) - Hesitation… The True Dream Killer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Craig CopelandYou know that moment between action and failure? That space where you can actually hear the seconds tick by? Where in that moment you could probably see a hummingbird flapping its wings in slow motion? That’s the realm where HESITATION thrives. It’s in that moment where your next decision can ...
Views: 1900 - Is there a Difference Between A Goal and An Intention? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Karen SherwoodIs there a Difference Between A Goal and An Intention? By Karen Sherwood We are all familiar with the importance of setting goals. It’s difficult to open any achievement-oriented book these days without finding many chapters written on the subject. But what about setting an INTENTION? Is ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - How To Create The Time You Need To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Thomas AndersonYour comments help me create more posts. Please comment below. How can you create the time you need in your life to accomplish your goals? This is a great question, with a somewhat disappointing answer. I'm going to disappoint you first, and then enlighten you! The disappointing news ...
Views: 1897 - Separate Suspects From Prospects and Watch Your Sales Revenues Skyrocket - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeff CallahanHow Efficiently Do You Qualify Your Sales Prospects? Before you spend hours preparing, presenting and then jumping through hoops for any prospect, take a little time to figure out if it’s worth your effort. "In the world of sales, there are prospects, and there are suspects," says Jeff ...
Views: 1897(3 votes) - Building a Championship Team: What You Can Learn From the Big Leagues - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Andy WoodThe boys of summer are back. You’ll find them hanging out in Florida and Arizona ballparks, getting those winter cobwebs cleared out, and setting out to prove they’re worth all that money (or should be paid all that money). But while it still has to be worked out on the field, and the first ...
Views: 1896(11 votes) - Ready to update your resume? Accomplishments are key – Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Lisa ChapmanHave 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: 1896 - Business, is it the way out? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Charlie MooreBusiness the way out Not too long ago, I discussed the United States' deterioration with friends of mine. I had expressed that we are no longer the world’s greatest country, and that upset them. As I presented valid reasons to support my thoughts, I started to realize that most of society ...
Views: 1894 - eBay Scams – Protect Yourself from Knock Off Wholesale Suppliers - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Neil BrooksEven though there are many eBay scams and knock off wholesale sites specifically designed to scam eBay sellers, there are also many legitimate wholesale sources that can be found on the Internet. So then, how do you know whether or not you’re dealing with a real, true legitimate wholesaler ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - Nine Reasons To Embrace Failure - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2010 from Scott GreenbergI’ve always heard that "public speaking" is the number one most common fear. I once conducted a formal survey, however, and received different results. Overwhelmingly, my respondents chose “failure.” Like public speaking, failure is not inherently bad. We’re conditioned to avoid it, but ...
Views: 1889 - How comfortable are you feeling, locked in your comfort zone? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Andrew HortonIs the familiarity of your current circumstances keeping you trapped in an uncomfortable place, where you do not like where you are, but the thought of taking the action necessary to change things is really daunting? Your days seem to blend, one into another, where what you do every day makes ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - Goal Setting: Teaching Your Teens About Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Michael Van De CarrGoals are clearly the targets of success. You, for sure, have your own goals, which may have already been achieved, are in the process of being achieved, or are still to be achieved. But how about if you set goals for your kids, especially if they are already teenagers? Surely, teens would ...
Views: 1884 - Zac Sunderland - Around the World Alone & Only 17 Years Old - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachHe’s a globe trotting Sagittarius who sailed solo out of Southern California on June 14, 2008 at the age of sixteen, spent his 17th birthday at sea and returned to Southern California July 16, 2009. Zac Sunderland set a world record for the youngest person to sail alone around the world. What ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How can I move forward when I hit a setback? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: When one hits a setback in life what are some healthy ways to keep moving forward? How can one build a healthy mental outlook when things go wrong? Dear Reader: The most important and uplifting thing you can do is look for what you can learn from the problem. ...
Views: 1883 - Resurrect Your Life Today - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyLast Saturday my family served at our church’s annual Easter egg hunt. This annual event generally brings children and families peacefully from both the congregation and nearby neighborhoods. Fun and games are on the menu for the children who will be putting their expectations and appetites on ...
Views: 1883(7 votes) - An exercise to improve public speaking nerves - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsTo talk or perform in front of people is something most of us will do at some point in our lives and some of us do it far more often than that, usually in our work environments. What’s common to almost everyone is some form of nervousness or even excitement, whether that feeling might start just ...
Views: 1882 - How Superstars Reach Their Goals: How We Can Reach Ours - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Bill ColeAre superstars born or made? Do they have the genius of supreme achievement by an accident of birth, a favorable environment or from their own individual effort? Whatever the reasons, superstars are a different breed. They must succeed and they will succeed. They have an amazing capacity to ...
Views: 1879(4 votes) - Acknowledging and Preserving Albert Einstein’s Legacy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Ron WhiteRon White the 2 time National Memory Champion Acknowledging and Preserving Albert Einstein’s Legacy I have been fascinated by Albert Einstein and his extraordinary life, mind and views most of my life – so much so that I created a program about him entitled ‘How to Develop The Mind ...
Views: 1877 - How to create wealth in three simple steps - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ade AdenekanHow to create wealth, to some people, is not a cup of tea and almost an impossible feat but that is not the case since all it takes is a strong passion on one’s usual way of life. The problem about wealth creation is that some people jump into it without any preparation and the result, no matter ...
Views: 1877 - The 14 Focal Points Of Personal Growth: #1 Respect - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownRespect is the willingness to show consideration or appreciation for someone. And of course, if we don't have respect for ourselves we can't transmit it to others. Consider that the angry person is often not angry at you but with himself projecting that self-anger onto you. But what's so ...
Views: 1875 - Forgive Me, Forgive Me Not. Tip for the Day - Practice the Art of Self Forgiveness. - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Patricia ClappI took a poll the other day when I was teaching my class at a local community college. I asked the students what they thought in regards to the “act of forgiveness.” Since we are reading the book Tuesdays with Morrie, one of the main themes in this life lesson memoir is “forgive everybody ...
Views: 1874(20 votes) - Feed your mind and nourish your Future - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur capacity to learn from birth, until around eighteen is dramatic; this accelerated learning curve equips us to learn a staggering amount in a very short space of time. We learn language, culture, manners, social skills, history, science, and mathematics-everything that makes us human. For ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Do the One Thing That Makes All the Difference - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Donald MitchellWhen you watch most people working, you notice that they are doing many things at once: what is often described as multitasking. Recent research has shown that while such an approach seems to be highly efficient to the person using it, quality and quantity of results are actually less than when ...
Views: 1872 - How to Attain Happiness Wealth - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Diane DemmarHappiness wealth – the two go hand in hand in our society especially as consumerism takes over and marketers try to constantly get you to buy their products. After all, the more wealth and "things" you have, the happier you “think” you are, right? On the contrary, happiness wealth has less to ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - 3 Positive Reasons Teams Win at Work - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2014 from Joey FaucetteWatching NCAA March Madness Tournament college basketball games, I’ve learned again the supremacy of team versus a star-player-plus-four approach. Sure the “one and done” star freshman who’s merely passing through for a year on his way to the NBA might be thrilling to watch, but several such ...
Views: 1871 - Ten Ways To Display Passion For The Job Seeker - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Alvah ParkerMany years ago I was turned down for a job at a company that I really wanted to work for. I was surprised when the interviewer told me that he did not think I wanted the job. He could not have been more wrong about that. I was puzzled by his conclusion even after he explained that I had not ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - Level Four Integrity: Throw Your Hat in the Ring, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyIn the early 19th century, when boxing was quite popular, one who wished to challenge a boxer would throw his hat into the ring. This was probably necessitated by the crowds and noise at such events; you'd be missed if you simply tried to shout out a challenge or push your way through the crowd ...
Views: 1869 - How to Get Unstuck: A Lesson in Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Susan ArmstrongThe other day I was watching the animals in my backyard. As an animal lover I have a bird feeder/squirrel feeder…because, you know – you can’t keep the squirrels out of a birdfeeder so I just make sure there is something for everyone…and I witnessed something that caused me to pause: I saw a ...
Views: 1868 - The Psychedelic Emotional Drive To Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziThis is a chapter of my current book. (Copyright09) The stream waves of emotions drive us to inspiration and elevation. Reason? Effective life mastery comes from a deeper awareness of the stream waves of consciousness that lies within us. This knowledge can only be activated, and acted upon ...
Views: 1867(7 votes) - Unlock your greatness, turn learning into earning - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Andrew HortonUnlock your greatness and know that even when the prize you are seeking seems out of reach or you may be facing challenges that seem insurmountable, you have what it takes to triumph. Light a candle in your mind and allow yourself to look inside, discover your incredible level of resolve and ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - Obama Pushes College Priority for 2020 - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Dr. Stephen JonesIn a speech at the University of Texas, President Obama highlighted the dramatic drop in college graduates. According to a recent College Board report the United States ranks 12th among 36 developing nations in the number of college graduates ages 25-34. Not only are we losing college ...
Views: 1865 - The Heart: Why Is It Hard To Listen To Our Heart? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world the primary focus is on the intelligence and knowledge of the ego mind; the heart is often ignored and dismissed. It’s only in the recent years that it has been considered by the mainstream as anything other than just an organ. So here I will give my current opinion on why ...
Views: 1865 - About Being Ambitious - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maria Khalife“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.” ~ Mark Twain Do you think of yourself as being ambitious? Is there a plan inside your mind hidden from everyone else that strives to ...
Views: 1864 - MY JOURNEY TO VICTORY - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Karen KellyI was taught most of the fundamentals about life by my Father and therefore learnt to think like a boy. It certainly has served me well in many aspects however I believe that I learnt to copy the social behaviour of men and never really got to know how to appreciate the intrigue of being a ...
Views: 1864 - How to Get Rich – 7 Secrets from the Richest Man in Babylon - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Keelan CunninghamBabylon. Its very name conjures visions of wealth and splendor. Its treasures of gold and jewels were famous throughout the ancient world. The book, The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason, was first published in the 1920s. Although written many years ago its enlightened tales on how to ...
Views: 1862 - Are You an Expert? Illustrations from Martial Arts, Art and Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Martin EisenThe mastery of any discipline can be broken into three stages. This will be illustrated from Chinese Medicine, Art and Martial Arts. Although seemingly unconnected, analogies between these subjects can be understood by meams of Yin-Yang theory. One aim of martial arts, art and medicine is to ...
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