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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 Decider - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithAnybody who knows me can testify that I'm a BIG dreamer. And in the past, depending on how those dreams were channeled, they could either be a gift or a curse. For years, I was one of those who always had big plans, but never a plan on how to achieve them. I spent hours upon hours in my head, ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - Get off the Sidelines and Back in the Game - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw Smith"Here's the test to find out whether your mission on earth is finished. If you're alive, it isn't" Richard Back. Time's up. No more excuses; you've got work to do. Don't ask me how I know, I just do. It's time to think about all of the things that you've promised yourself you were ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - From Procrastination to Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Janis EricsonWhy do some people procrastinate when putting things off eats up their peace of mind and vitality? Most of us put things off because they are too difficult, time-consuming, or unpleasant. Yet putting them off results in more stuff to keep track of and worry about. The two types of ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - Career Advice from Top US Celebrities - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Christian Rudolf“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” Franklin D. Roosevelt If you ask any self made celebrity the secret of their success, you will always get the one answer the one lesson in a round about way… perseverance. To get to the top tiers in any industry one has to ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - Why Goals Come Close, Then Pass You By - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from David SamuelIt is a common phenomena that people working with the law of attraction and positive thoughts towards a goal will receive many opportunities, but often, they never materialize. This leads to confusion and eventually dropping of the faith and efforts along with giving up hope. I have spent many ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Planning Is The Key To Career Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanWinging it doesn’t work. Playing it by ear, seeing what happens or deciding what you’ll be ‘in the mood for’ when the moment strikes – all bad, bad ideas. If you’ve bought into the idea – as I had – that spontaneous people are more relaxed, or experience higher levels of creativity or fun ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - Why Your Job Search May Be Taking Forever - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanHere’s a scenario I read about the other day in The New York Times: An article profiling several unemployed white-collar workers focused on one man, in his early forties, who wondered why his job search strategy wasn’t working. According to the piece, this man, and many others featured in the ...
Views: 1217(2 votes) - Action, Not Confidence, Is What Counts For Career (and weight loss) Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanIf you attend my Weight Watchers meetings on a regular basis, you know that I love talking about mindset. Here’s my point of view: We can talk about points, tracking, exercise, or eating smaller portions, but unless we have our minds made up that we can actually do this stuff, the points and ...
Views: 1047(2 votes) - How to Get Results and Achieve Goals - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Axel BohlinI'm going to reveal the method of how I got A+ grades in every subject in both Elementary School and High School. I've discovered a method on how to get results, how to achieve goals and how to create success in every aspect of your life. It all comes down to three things, things that you can ...
Views: 1914(2 votes) - Qualities of the ultimate leader - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather BuckleyWhether it’s a trainer, teacher, parent, politician or manager, great leaders are hard to come by. That said, being a great leader isn’t something that is unreachable; I believe that the very best and most memorable leaders amongst us should aim to have the following five qualities. ...
Views: 3926(6 votes) - Easy Networking For Your Job Search - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanWhen it comes to new networking, think of an onion. Like the aromatic onion, your networking strategy works best when you peel back a layer at a time. When you network effectively, you ‘peel back’ layers and layers of people to get to the heart of what you’re looking for – if you stop at the ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Job-Search Advice to Non-native English Speakers - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanFair or not, it’s going to be tougher for you to get a job than your American counterparts. There are several reasons why, including the tighter restrictions on H1-B visas, and the fact that American recruiters may not feel entirely confident in your English skills, your ability to adjust to ...
Views: 2015(1 vote) - Feel the Fear and Do What You Love Anyway - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Sue Oliver,Each of us has a glorious, divine purpose for making a unique and positive difference on this planet; that is, for leaving a powerful legacy. And guess what? Your passion and your talents together point directly to your purpose. Pretty obvious, eh? Most of us have a good inkling as to ...
Views: 2176(4 votes) - The Untold Truth About Mentors, and Why You DON'T Need "ONE" - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from David RiklanI think there is a misconception about what a mentor truly is. A mentor is someone who guides you, someone wise, someone you trust. A mentor can be your confidant, advisor, coach, or even your role model. Many people swear by their mentors and frequently credit them with much of their ...
Views: 2909(9 votes) - New Moon in Taurus: I Said Water It - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Ron Archer"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(1 vote) - Priority Lists for Leaders - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthHave you got a to-do list? Or maybe five of them? (one for work, one for home, one for projects, that pile of mail, all those emails...) As leaders we can get very bogged down in crap that sucks our energy and time, before we ever do anything meaningful. So here is my quick list for you to ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - YES, but .... What is your excuse? - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Suzi MorrisWhen I hear this expression, I become intensely interested. I really want to hear what follows the “Yes, BUT” because it always amazes me - the excuses people choose to use to keep themselves stuck. I find it incredible that people are happy to just sit with the excuse and not think about ...
Views: 2285(2 votes) - 5 Musical Tips for Achieving a Great Feel and Groove - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Brian DohertyI love listening to other drummers to hear where they’re coming from musically and what motivates their choices. I often share my observations with colleagues while shooting the breeze. My questions framing the conversation are always the same; “What makes this drummer great?” “What separates ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Become a success story in 20 minutes or less - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister“Your ability to work single-mindedly on your most important task will contribute as much to your success as any other discipline you can develop.” ~Brian Tracy It was the spring of 1950. Author Ray Bradbury was living in a modest home in Venice, Calif., with his wife and children. He wanted ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - What's on your life list? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” –Helen Keller Throughout my journalism career thus far, I have been fortunate to meet fascinating, inspiring, daring people on a daily basis who tell me about their lives and passions. I donned a bee suit alongside the local beekeeper, followed ...
Views: 1626(3 votes) - 10 Tips For Emotional Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Helaine Harris10 Tips For Emotional Spring Cleaning Helaine Z. Harris, MFT Spring has sprung! Now is the time to clean house, not only outside, but our inner house as well. This is the place where our emotions, attitudes and beliefs reside - you know what I mean, the place inside us from which we run our ...
Views: 3867(4 votes) - Could NLP be the key to unlocking your potential? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Tom MacKayThe other day after watching an incredible gymnastic display I heard someone say ‘I wish I could do that – it must be great to be born so talented!’. I remember myself that when I was younger, I used to marvel at incredible performance and presumed it was due to ‘talent’ that people were born ...
Views: 2044(1 vote) - 16 Ways to Avoid Failure - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Mackenzie PearceLet me get right to it: There is no failure, only an unwanted result. That being said, at times I know that unwanted results can feel like failure. To make matters worse, if you continue to try the same method you will risk getting the same result again and again. Examples of an unwanted ...
Views: 3712(1 vote) - How Do You Avoid Time Killers? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuNo matter how carefully you schedule your day, a single “Time Killer” can make it nearly impossible to stay on track and get the day’s work done. These annoying little time killers can definitely throw us off track and send us for a tail spin. However, focusing on them and not letting them ...
Views: 2779 - Do You Have a To-Do List? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Joanne RoibuThere are many advantages to maintaining a To-Do list, do you keep one? A to-do list is one of the more important elements to a successful life: duties are noted to help with your memory, and tasks are collected in one place for easy reference. To-Do lists have many advantages to help you ...
Views: 1574 - Playing Boosts Productivity? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Joanne RoibuHow Can Playing and Having Fun Boost Productivity? This weekend I can proudly say that I added a new member to my family. Yes, that's right, her name is Zoe, a 7 week old Yorkshire Terrier with lots of spunk, and she is the newest member of my family. Boy, oh boy, can this puppy play! It ...
Views: 1505 - Why "Staying Focused" is Easier Said Than Done - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Steve LevinsonWhat you pay attention to can make a huge difference in your life. It can affect how you feel, what you think, and what you can accomplish. In a very real sense, you are what you pay attention to. A colleague shared with me a great story about the value of controlling attention. An old ...
Views: 5351(2 votes) - The Starvation of Success and How It’s Affecting You - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Noah St. JohnWhen we talk about starvation, or eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, we’re normally referring to behavior relating to food. For example, when someone is said to have the condition called anorexia, we are typically describing a behavior pattern marked by an aversion to or pushing ...
Views: 1082(2 votes) - Does Success Change You? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Michael BeckImagine this scenario... You spend years working hard to succeed. During these years, you have some success, mixed with lots of false starts. But you never really reach the level of success you dream of. And then something shifts. Everything begins to work, and your fame and fortune take ...
Views: 2335 - Act, Even If Fear Has Frozen You - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Maria Khalife“Inaction breeds doubt and fear.” ~ Dale Carnegie The way to experience success in every endeavor in your life is to learn how to make things happen. Now each of us has his own methods, and I think that beneath each method there is a universal law at work. If we understand that law, we can ...
Views: 1184 - Your Culture is an Asset - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Aurelia FloresAs Latinas, we get to create our culture together, in community and in dialogue. We know that culture is a moving, shifting, growing thing and it is not static! So when I say "Your culture is an asset," what do I mean? I mean that you get to create a uniquely individualized Latina identity, ...
Views: 1042 - 15 Questions To A Breakthrough - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Zoe RouthEver got stuck mulling a problem over and over and over? And then tarted thinking about it again only to get stuck all over again? Yup - been there, done that! It's not that there is no solution, but you need to change the way you are thinking, how you are focusing. And the quality of ...
Views: 1713(3 votes) - Why Have a Mission Statement and Vision Statement? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Don MidgettMartha Graham, dancer, choreographer, and foremost American pioneer of modern dance once wrote, “Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can.” We have all at one time or another lost the focus of our intention for our ...
Views: 3600 - The 4 Steps of Traditional Success Programs and Why They Don’t Work - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Noah St. JohnI’m about to save you a ton of money, years of your life, and lots of frustration. How? By giving you the 4 steps of “how-to succeed”. They are: 1. Set your goals (Know what you want) 2. Do something (Take action toward your goals) 3. Evaluate (Am I getting closer to my goals or ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - The Little Assumption That’s Costing You a Fortune - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Noah St. JohnLet’s say you wanted to put a nail into a wall. Do you think you could do it? Sure you could… if you had the right tool. Now, let’s say — because I really like you, I really believe in you, and I really want you to succeed — because of all these reasons, I went out and (with great expense and ...
Views: 1136 - Meditation And The Tyranny Of Thoughts - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Robert DarbyThe Insight The popularity of meditation rises and falls according to the levels of fear, insecurity and uncertainty experienced by any given Human population. But meditation is not like many other disciplines that are less difficult to master, and what makes it so difficult is found in the ...
Views: 1360 - The Three Top Personal Development Tools - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Robert DarbyTools For Change Our tools represent capability and therefore power. Personal development has an array of tools specially designed to work with the unique characteristics of Human behavior and here I look at three of the most effective and powerful of these tools, meditation, visualization ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Top 15 Questions to Plan For Success - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Sybil SmithTop 15 Questions to Plan For Success To be a success in your career, you have to spend time not only IN your career (painting, teaching, coaching, designing, nursing, etc), but also ON your career (planning, marketing, networking, visioning, etc). This holds true for all parts of life. If you ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - 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) - Becoming an “Inner Winner” in Your Sales Career - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Jack SingerApply the Secrets that Sport Psychologists Use With Elite Athletes to Skyrocket Your Sales Performance By Jack Singer, Ph.D. Matt is a sales manager with a computer software company. His sales people have the responsibilities of generating new business by making “cold calls” and following ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Why Employees’ Leisure Interests are Good for Business - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Peter NichollsRemember the last time a long-term employee left your organization? Remember all the valuable things he/she could do that weren’t required in their job specification? The unofficial event organizer, counselor, mediator, computer whizz, to name just a few. Sometimes the person is remembered more ...
Views: 1368(5 votes) - What Really Bothers You - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from David SamuelThis is an exercise which I suggest doing for one month or longer. I would really appreciate hearing your results since it is a matter of great interest and a worthy study. Finding the true root cause of anything is the method to eliminate even subtle negative thoughts. The exercise is quite ...
Views: 2058(1 vote) - Fresher Jobs aren’t Difficult to Find - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from S.C. MishraFresher jobs aren’t difficult to find or get. It’s all about the way in which you pitch yourself. You are the product, and unless you effectively market yourself, no one will come to know about who you are professionally, the talent that you have, and what you can do. To begin searching for ...
Views: 909 - How to Find Your Aces in the Hole - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Mary Sue PennAt a loss for where to begin when making changes in your life? Look to your “aces in the hole.” Each ace in a traditional deck of cards is symbolic of different characteristics. The ace of diamonds relates to primary means of being in the world; ace of hearts, feeling; ace of spades, ...
Views: 1628 - Success is not Sticky - You Have to Hold On To It! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Fred BlackFailure holds you back. If you are not where you want to be in life, then it holds you back. Everything pulls you back to where you are when you're trying to get ahead, when you're trying to improve yourself. Your situation, your friends, your family, your debt, everything... maybe not on ...
Views: 2041 - Ten Ways to Make Achievable Goals - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Alvah ParkerHave you written some goals for this year? How are you doing with them? What are the accomplishments you most want? To insure that you get exactly what you want here is a list of tips for writing good goals. 1. Connect your goals to your vision. Check each goal to be sure that if you ...
Views: 1359 - Your Fortune is in the Follow Up! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Ali BrownMost business owners are good at pitching clients or reaching out to new customers. It’s the follow-up where they fall down. Why? Because they figure, “if they wanted my product, they’d finish the transaction,” or they worry that, “if I bug them too much, I’ll come off as needy.” Here’s the ...
Views: 1154(6 votes) - How to Create Your Own Information Product - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Gary McNuttEach one has ideas, everyone is unique, and everybody has something to offer. Read on and you’ll find out that making and selling your info-product effectively can easily be mastered. It all begins with an inspiration. Prior delving into every idea that strikes your fancy, take a look at ...
Views: 925 - 4 Steps To Achieve Success In Your Life - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThey say that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. There are basically 4 easy steps that you need to follow in order to achieve the much desired success in your life. Therefore, you could take the first step right now and you can see and feel how everything comes to ...
Views: 891 - Maintaining a Professional Image While Working at Home - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Ali BrownOne of the benefits of a home office is never having to wear a scratchy wool suit or pantyhose (unless you want to). The danger is that it’s easy to let that professional image slide if you spend the workday sitting on your couch wearing yoga pants and channel surfing in between conference ...
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