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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)- How to Overcome Your “Inner Loser” and Finally Achieve Your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you ever started to let yourself dream up something you wanted, only to hear that inner voice tell you all the reasons why you can’t get what you want? You say to yourself, “I’d love to start a new business because I just can’t afford to take any time off, and I’m sick of my job.” Then, ...
Views: 1469 - The Power of Small - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesRoutinely, I rise out of bed before the birds and watch the sunlight flood my office every morning. See, I love this time of day, but what I don’t love is being rudely rousted out of a deep sleep before my normal rise-and-shine time, and every day, for the past few months, I have been. I sleep ...
Views: 1056 - Accomplish 20 Times as Much - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOnce there was a busy shepherd. She was always gathering strays. Her father taught her that if she focused on the strays, her sheep would always be safe. Her sister joined the shepherd one day to help with the endless task. The sister asked, “Do all the sheep stray?” “No,” responded the ...
Views: 894 - How to Achieve Your Wildest Dreams in Just 12 Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesFaith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. —Martin Luther King, Jr. How much would your life change if you knew that achieving your wildest dreams could take as little as 12 minutes a day? Think of the unlimited possibilities that provides! Most of us believe ...
Views: 1687 - Serenity - Courage - Wisdom - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jerry ColkerI am a triple A control freak. It can be exhausting. It's taken me many years to understand and accept the fact that, indeed, there are some things I cannot control. Believe me, this "acceptance" hasn't come easily. For example: other people. Why can't they act exactly as I want--no--be ...
Views: 2002 - Refocusing after setbacks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Maggie CurrieHow many times have you started a diet, a new way of thinking, or tried something new and then a setback occurs and you just go back to the way you were? Don’t worry, you are not the only one! Setbacks and difficulties occur all of the time – they are a natural activity of life. There are two ...
Views: 1537 - Don't Doggy Paddle Through Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWe spend more time and money doggy paddling through life than actually learning how to swim different strokes that take us from where we are to where we want to be. There is the butterfly stroke (the most challenging), the breast stroke, the side stroke, the back stroke, the front crawl and ...
Views: 1525 - You Can Still Win! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from André TaylorI find it disheartening to see people who, when faced with life’s battles, decide to give up and retreat when I know that despite all that is happening, no matter how painful it feels, they can prevail. When confronted with the toughest moments in your life, you can’t afford to succumb to fear, ...
Views: 1197 - The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 4: How to Use Your Instinct to Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziChapter from the the Book ' The Psychology of Rapid Self Employment Achievement Plan' The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 4 How to Use Your Instinct to Success You do not need a PhD to comprehend what makes 1+1=2, but you must ' endeavour ' to ' comprehend' a process of success ...
Views: 2179 - The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 3: How to Use Your Instinct to Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziChapter from the the Book ' The Psychology of Rapid Self Employment Achievement Plan' The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 3 How to Use Your Instinct to Success Comprehension the cure of all anxieties Returning back to our concerns and anxieties about our future success ...
Views: 1506 - The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 1 - How to Use Your Instinct to Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziChapter from the the Book ' The Psychology of Rapid Self Employment Achievement Plan' The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 1 How to Use Your Instinct to Success Learning, and comprehending come with the understanding that you don't have to be a genius to make a dream come true, but ...
Views: 3415 - Program Your Own Success - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Richard BrookeI often marvel at the innovative men and women responsible for the advancement of modern technology. Somehow these brilliant minds refuse to believe there are limits to what they can create and accomplish. When you think about it, our minds are the most intricate and powerful “computers” ...
Views: 1200 - Grab Glory - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tim ThackerIn a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, a life can end. And when that time comes, how will others remember us? Did we reach for the stars, or did we simply live each day as we did the day before. What disturbs me the most about many people is the way in which they view themselves. How you view ...
Views: 1601 - How We See Ourselves - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Kare AndersonAt a wedding I attended last Summer on the most southern island of Greece, an American was marrying a Greek woman he met at graduate school. People traveled there from 20 countries. Of the 90 or so guests, all under 30 years of age had visited at least five countries, often for study, work or ...
Views: 1482 - Strategies to Help Your Small Business Prosper in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaWe have all discovered, again, the only constant is cultural change. Just look around and you will see state and presidential politics on messy display, financial institutions in chaos and Wall Street crashing. This is not the first, nor will it be the last time that we see these ups and ...
Views: 1390(4 votes) - Achieving Your Dreams in Today’s Economy - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Melissa BorghorstWhen I turn on the TV, open a newspaper or hop online, all I see and read are the negative stories about our horrible economic situation. This news is very important, as it affects the lives of every American, but I’m beginning to wonder—are we focusing on it too much? We all need balance in ...
Views: 1277 - Have a Dream - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Marc FreyHaving a dream means having a goal or a vision. It also means seeing your hopes fulfilled. Success then, is the realization of your dream. If you have a dream, you have a passion, a burning desire to see your dream come true. While you work toward the realization of your dream time goes by ...
Views: 1091 - The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 1: How to Use Your Instinct to Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziExcerpted from "The Psychology of Rapid Self Employment Achievement Plan" The Psychology of Conative Connection Part1 How to Use Your Instinct to Success Learning, and comprehending come with the understanding that you don't have to be a genius to make a dream come true, but unless you ...
Views: 1598 - The Psychology of Conative Connection Part 2: How to Use Your Instinct to Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziExcerpted from "The Psychology of Rapid Self Employment Achievement Plan" The Psychology of Conative Connection Part2 - How to Use Your Instinct to Success The psychological arithmetic process of success: Desire Intention Attention Love Belief Action Results Your results are ...
Views: 1499 - Achievement: A State of Mind - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Carl Bruggemeier1. something accomplished, esp special effort, great courage, etc.; a great or heroic deed: his remarkable achievements in art. 2. act of achieving; attainment or accomplishment: the achievement of one's object. Achievement is the desired result of any and all Human Activity. First and ...
Views: 2000 - Strategies for Success- The How-To's of Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2009 from Tom TerwilligerIt’s that time once again when we restate our ambitions and commit to achieve more, be more, or stop doing that thing we could live without. "This year I will..." How could you finish that sentence for upcoming year? The reality is we make resolutions on New Year’s Eve that we quite often ...
Views: 1313 - You Are What You Think About - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Eric HuntleyWhat are you thinking? Do you ever stop and ask yourself that question. Thoughts are things and they manifest themselves in our everyday life. The Bible says “they will be known by their fruits,” good thoughts bring forth good fruit (positive attitude, happiness, success, etc…) bad thoughts ...
Views: 987 - Make Your New Year's Resolutions Work In 2009 - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenWe are at the end of yet another year, which has been particularly challenging for many of us. As usual we have learned many ways of how not to do things and naturally intend to do better next year. As we know, when we do the things we have always done we will get what we always got. Simple, ...
Views: 1086 - All Success, No Matter How Large Or Small, Can Be Boiled Down To Following This Two Step Formula. - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Daniel HerznerIf you’re going to read this article with hopes of discovering the only advice you’ll ever need to achieve anything in life you desire then you’re in luck. If you’re expecting the advice to be some drawn out, complicated formula then, I’m sorry to say, you’re ...
Views: 950 - How To Release Your Potential - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from CJ SmallMany people go to bed frustrated? About what? Answer: "frustrated about their locked up potential." Their financial potential, their health potential, and so on. It's time to release your potential and end the frustration. Step 1: Get yourself a dream book. "A what?" you say. A dream book. I ...
Views: 3937 - New Learning Styles - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe Desire to multitask and be constantly Connected to the net and to friends as well as the hunger for immediate results influence how young people today interact with the world -- whether in school or at work or at home or while traveling -- and must be taken into account by both educators and ...
Views: 1163 - Some Facts We Need To Face - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from FSB Authors* The high school graduation rate in the United States -- which is about 70 percent of the age cohort -- is now well behind that of countries such as Denmark (96 percent), Japan (93 percent), and even Poland (92 percent) and Italy (79 percent). * Only about a third of U.S. high school ...
Views: 981 - Those Who Take Complete, Unconditional Responsibility For Their Own Lives Are The Ones Who Consistently Accomplish Big Things. - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Daniel HerznerSomething I find fascinating is that everybody – every last one of us – wants the best that life has to offer. Yet only a very small percentage of us will ever achieve anything better than mediocrity. Everybody wants a greater sense of financial security. Everybody wants to provide their loved ...
Views: 1559 - Those Who Take Complete, Unconditional Responsibility For Their Own Lives Are The Ones Who Consistently Accomplish Big Things - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Daniel HerznerSomething I find fascinating is that everybody – every last one of us – wants the best that life has to offer. Yet only a very small percentage of us will ever achieve anything better than mediocrity. Everybody wants a greater sense of financial security. Everybody wants to provide their loved ...
Views: 760 - What Do Your Children Need To Know To Succeed in Today's World? And What Can You Do to Help Them At School And At Home? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe world is changing at an extraordinary pace. Twenty-five years ago, most young people who mastered the "3 r's" of reading, writing, and arithmetic and had a high school diploma were likely to be able to get and keep a decent job. Not so today. In research for my new book, I've come to ...
Views: 841 - I Can't Find My Goals! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Russ SuttonDo you want to achieve your goals? Having a clear picture of what your goals are is a good start. Most of the persons who are successful have clearly defined goals and visit them often. Sounds simple. For many, making a set of defined goals is a difficult matter. What I will share with you, in ...
Views: 2920 - I Think I Can - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Victor BrettI think I can. I think I can. Can I? Your mental train ticket to self-empowerment We all find ourselves at certain points in our lives holding first class tickets to negative mental trains of thought. Michele Wahlder (MS, LPC, PCC), a two-time cancer survivor and Dallas, Texas-based ...
Views: 1357 - Guitar Lessons -- Do You Really Need Them? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Joe ClementsI grew up listening to some amazing guitarists. I don't have enough space to list them all, but a few of my favorites were Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, the highly underrated Robby Krieger, and all the blues playing Kings. These guys were phenomenal guitarists and, to me, were ...
Views: 886 - Winning the Race - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Denise Thompson"If we don't start, it's certain we can't arrive." ~ Zig Ziglar Are you one of those people still sitting at the starting line? The engine is running but you can't muster up the courage to put the car in drive and hit that gas petal? Why? What's holding you back? I bet I can guess. You're ...
Views: 821 - Forward Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Tanya PillayAre your thoughts and imagination sabotaging or supporting your desires? How often do you imagine mediocre or bad outcomes? How often do you imagine positive results? We aren’t necessarily what we think, but it doesn’t hurt to keep your eye on the ball rather than on the space around ...
Views: 1266(2 votes) - Define Yourself And Become Who You Want to Be - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Charly MannMost people find it difficult to define themselves. On the other hand almost every self-realized and successful person can tell you who they are and what their plans are for life. The best way to define yourself is to write down how you would like to be remembered. To start this exercise think ...
Views: 8525(1 vote) - Five Things I've Learned To Become Successful In Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Patric ChanAnother month has passed and life continues to grow towards what you want or the other way round. Did you set a goal early this year? Well, did you get what you want by now - after so many months of working hard for it? Apparently, most people don't and that's the problem with setting ...
Views: 971 - In The Process Of Becoming - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Kay Wiggins"Is there anyone here who doesn't want to be their very best Self?" I ask the 6th graders' PE class. Of course not one of them raises a hand. They just look at me with question marks for eyes, anticipating that the yoga teacher in front of them must have a magical solution for achieving such a ...
Views: 1232 - The Best of.. Self Improvement Books - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Tony (Anthony) BotsmanI seem to have been reading self improvement books for decades and that would be because it's true! I have certainly read a whole lot of books in my time and my first reflection in response to David Riklan's challenge is that every book I have ever read is about self improvement. Every book I ...
Views: 2071 - How To Write A Book You Can Be Proud Of - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Carol AdlerIf you want to know how to write a book with top selling potential, learn from the pro’s and buy a large jar of elbow grease. Place it next to your computer and use it daily! There’s a difference between elbow grease and a magic wand or your natural gift. Your talents or natural gifts resonate ...
Views: 1193 - ***Finally, Achieve The Goals You Set! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Joanne RoibuSometimes, we just don't know enough about what we are trying to achieve. Stuart Wilde The question that I am asked most often is…. How can I be sure that, this time, I achieve the goals that I set? And my answer is….First, get ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - How To Fight Procrastination Permanently - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Syed HussainSo you suffer from procrastination and want to know how to fight it? In order to overcome procrastination, we should first know what is causing it in the first place. There can be many reasons for procrastinating on something and if we become aware of them, it can be very helpful. For example, ...
Views: 8507(1 vote) - How To Achieve The Things You Think You Can’t - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseWhat is the key to high achievement? Well, there are many factors that lead to our greatest work success. At the top of the list is our ability to push ourselves. Imagine this familiar scenario: You are faced with an incredible opportunity. You know that you could propel yourself to new ...
Views: 1273 - When It’s Smart To Lower The Bar To Achieve More - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseIf your goal is to achieve more and raise the bar for yourself, then I have a powerful and counterintuitive tip for you: Sometimes the way to master a challenge is actually by lowering the bar. There are two critical factors that go into where you set the bar: 1. The level of achievement. For ...
Views: 1341 - In Defense Of Success - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Geoff FickeDuring a January 1980 television interview, then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stated, “No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions. He had money as well”. Our current times make this keen observation particularly relevant. We continually are bombarded ...
Views: 1400 - Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Darren StehleThe root of procrastination is ultimately based upon fear. Procrastination may manifest in many types of fear, for example: a need for perfection, which is the fear of not being good enough or not being worthy. We may seek perfection in the sense of always getting ready to get ready, the need to ...
Views: 1304 - Take Massive Immediate Action - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2008 from Bill TylerLife rewards action. No matter how great someone is at thinking or dreaming, if it is not accompanied by action, there are no results. When you really want to get something done and done right, there's really only one choice. That choice is to overwhelm the situation with action. Have you ever ...
Views: 4247 - Do You Have Smart Goals? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Barbara PellegrinoCongratulations on creating your Treasure Map - Vision board. Now that you have a visual destination map, you can decide if your dreams and goals are S.M.A.R.T. Specific - Clarity leads to power and success. Self Talk: Your subconscious mind is very literal, is your goal specific, clearly ...
Views: 1194 - How To Succeed In Any Line Of Work - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Paramhansa Yogananda .One day a man said to me that he couldn't seem to get ahead. I said, "Do your work so well that your employer can't get along without you. Don't be like the employee who is always looking at his watch and waiting to go home. Whatever your job, do it as well as possible." The Three Stages of ...
Views: 1819 - Success Demands Preparation - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Safe plays us when we play it. The economic conditions of today are bleak for many and brilliant for others. These outlooks are based largely on two factors: preparation and persistence. For the prepared this is a dynamic time of opportunity, options, and unusual optimism. With traditional ...
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