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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)- OPPORTUNITY IS ALWAYS KNOCKING - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettleOPPORTUNITY IS ALWAYS KNOCKING Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #1 2012 all rights reserved By Rick Gettle/Holly Gettle/The Master Mind Alliance OPPORTUNITY IS ALWAYS KNOCKING - FIND A NEED AND FILL IT The Department of ...
Views: 1945 - Beat Back Adversity - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Anthony BellLife is full of adversity; we all go through some adversity in our lives. What you do when you are going through difficulties will determine your overall well-being. When you go through hardships they do not have to keep you down. There are things you can do to make the best out of any ...
Views: 890 - Five Steps To Playing Your "A" Game - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Michelle RiggHave you ever found yourself working hard, doing all the “right” things, and getting a big fat nothing in return? I know I have. Many years ago this was a pattern with me. Part of me would seem to be totally on board with my goals and actions, yet “something” always seemed to pull me ...
Views: 1106 - Jumping Into The Void And Finding My Passion And Work - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Michele RisaLeaving my financially secure job and jumping into the void was the catalyst for finding my passion and work. For years, I wallowed in a position that was extremely lucrative with lots of perks, but was bereft of values dear to my heart. It would have been a mistake to continue down this ...
Views: 1285 - Are You Going For The Gold? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Elizabeth SavinoFor as long as I can remember, watching the Olympic Games has been a highlight for me. The excitement of watching these elite athletes compete with each other to see who could bring home the gold medal has always been a source of inspiration and motivation to me. Watching the strength and ...
Views: 1079 - Changing Our Dreams Into What We Do: Georgia O’Keeffe vs. Sylvia Plath - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Allison FrederickSome people have such an innate sense of what they want and who they are. I have never been that kind of person. Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) is my icon, my model for self-certainty. It seems she never wavered from her painting. Her boldness and confidence governed her daily decisions which ...
Views: 3984 - Help From A Horse - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Royce GomezIn 2004 a mother called and asked if I would give her daughter horse lessons. The girl at that time was a pre-teen and already disrespectful and argumentative to her parents, and disengaged in school as well. When I met this girl for her first lesson, she hardly spoke and never looked me in ...
Views: 1449 - Unleash The Power of Your Subconscious Mind for Personal Achievement and Achieving Life Changeing Goals - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Leon EdwardDid you know you can unleash the power of your subconscious mind so that you can become more successful, wealthier and have more friends? When you take control of your subconscious mind, you take control of your destiny. Most people are unaware that the subconscious mind remembers everything ...
Views: 3407(1 vote) - The Da Vinci Code: Was Da Vinci That Unique? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownIn the History Channel's Da Vinci and the Code, the code has nothing to do with Dan Brown's work but refers instead to Da Vinci's work ethic, curiosity, and, most importantly, the discipline needed to keep working and moving forward, even through tumultuous times--in 15th century Italy life was ...
Views: 2094 - Your First Hypnosis Session - How To Skyrocket The Results - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Forbes Robbins BlairWhen 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 - Breaking Through Uncertainty, Welcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickWe all question our ability at times. Uncertainty plagues us. It is even more intense if the ability we are questioning relates to something we have never tried or not succeeded at in the past. Setbacks are common, but we rarely welcome them. We are inclined to respond negatively to ...
Views: 3160(2 votes) - You Want Me To Do What? Risking To Win - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jim McCormickPeople who consistently perform at a higher level have certain things in common. • They are committed to their success. • They have a passion for their profession. • They have clear goals. • They are comfortable taking well-reasoned risks. Their ability to take thoughtful risks is an important ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Energy Independence From Polluting Fuels - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Frank McCarthyIndividuals, businesses and governments that are consumers of energy are waking up to the need to start saving energy in order to reduce expenses and promote economic security. The more we all use renewable energy or pollution free fuels, the more we help ourselves and the environment. The term ...
Views: 854 - 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 - Brilliant? – Talented? – And Stuck? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranEvery day I encounter people who wonder why they are not getting more business. They tell me that they are doing everything to make it better. They tell me how many affirmations they are doing or they say they don’t have enough time. Some even say that everything is ok. Many of these people ...
Views: 1515 - Music – Are You Tuned In To What Your Music Is Doing To You? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Sheevaun MoranI was in a nice boutique the other day and noticed a song playing that basically said “My girlfriend is a jerk” repeatedly. Then the next chorus was I love my girlfriend and I’m going to stay with her forever. This wasn’t even a country song, it was current pop music. Mixed messages in those ...
Views: 1278 - The P-Word, Procrastination: The Big Stall - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from NANCI McGRAWThe Nation of Procrasti is out there. It’s not actually on any map, but we’ve all been there. Some of us go there quite often and have racked up frequent flyer stuff to prove it. It’s not actually very far away, so it’s very easy for anyone anywhere to get there. ...
Views: 925 - Another Success Story - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Bernadette CharlesBREAKING NEWS- TRAFFIC! TRAFFIC! TRAFFIC! Lately, it seems in every email I get, people are talking about traffic. In fact I’m beginning to fell like I’m stuck in grid-locked traffic, even though I’m sitting here alone at my computer in a sunny home office, still in my ...
Views: 1328 - How To Find Your Career Life's Work, God's Gift To You - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachYou have a job, or many jobs, to do during your lifetime. You Life’s Work will include making use of the spiritual gifts given to you, which you will then turn around and share with others. Your Life’s Work can consist of one job, or many, but the truth is, it doesn’t really matter what kind ...
Views: 8191(2 votes) - Behold The Power In The Mirror... It Is The Source Of ALL Achievement! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanI believe to my core that you, my reader friend, are an amazincredible force of nature, a source of outstandynamite power! Why do I believe that? Simply because you are a human being, a human thinking, and a human doing. As my speaker-friend Michelle Neujahr would say, “You are ...
Views: 1861 - Your Cash Cow - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Steve JuelkeHi There, You’ve obviously seen how high gas prices are and what its doing to the USA economy. What if there was a store where you could still get gas for a dollar a gallon? You’d get real excited and probably tell all your friends wouldn’t you? Well unless you believe in the tooth fairy, ...
Views: 1080 - The 14 Focal Points Of Personal Growth: #2 Integrity - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownTo get you a little more focused in on this concept, let's take a look at a few synonyms: honesty, honor, reliability, uprightness. Integrity is consistently, not perfectly, adhering to a code of moral values. Integrity can help you over all; help you in your relationships and how you feel about ...
Views: 3145 - Where Are The Clues To Your Bigger And Better Life? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownHow do you know what your calling in life is? Some people know very early in life. Mozart wrote his first symphony at the age of eight; Paul McCartney wrote his first song when he was fourteen. So some have it figured out quite early. Not all of us do. Or sometimes we know and ignore it or don't ...
Views: 1549 - 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 - M.I.H. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Deb and Brad WarrenJust read an inspirational story in our local paper about a young man in high school with a very bright future thanks to his focus on three letters, M.I.H. This kid has a passion for excellence in everything he does, particularly his sport of choice, wrestling. Last year he had what most ...
Views: 1024 - 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 - Tbe 4 Types Of Haters - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Lee RidenourWe’ve all dealt with haters. “Haters”, as we know them are success-haters: those who resent you for what you have accomplished or are trying to accomplish. It becomes obvious after a point: not all haters are created equally. Different haters hate on you differently, for different reasons ...
Views: 3076 - How I Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from André TaylorWe all have goals we’d like to accomplish, but one of the major barriers we face in achieving our goals is procrastination. It is simply the process of putting off a decision or action to a later time. These days I consider myself a winner in overcoming my tendency to defer activities to another ...
Views: 1045 - Rejuvenate Your Energy and Focus - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sylvia WarrenAre Your Reserves Depleted? When busy executives and professionals say they need to get more focused, our coaching conversations often reveal that they are not sleeping well or enough. While they know they're tired, they do not realize how depleted their mental and physical energy is. This is ...
Views: 1102 - Thinking Big! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from JC MelvinIt’s How not Why? Between the interviews I have conducted and the many Panels I have facilitated one thing is super clear about the thinking of successful people and high producers compared with low producers and unsuccessful people. The key for successful people is this: when they ...
Views: 1039 - Your Dreams Can Be Your Future - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanHere is a basic truth you must accept and believe if you are to achieve your dream… Your dream can be a reality! That’s right, your future can actually see you living your dream. It doesn’t just have to be a big wish! When we are young we are dreamers. Nothing seems too big for us to ...
Views: 1497 - How To Buy Used Cars Online Through Seized Car Auction - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Vinith RetnavelThe used car industry is as large as the new car industry itself. Due to rising costs of new cars, used cars are these days becoming increasingly popular. But in your opinion, how much does a used car cost? Let me quote an example. I did a search on Google for “average price of a used ...
Views: 995 - Setting Your Personal Best - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Rosemarie RossettiToday I walked a mile. For most people this is a short distance. Ordinarily this is not much more than a stroll after dinner. For me, it is another milestone, a turning point of self discovery. Walking any distance is an accomplishment. Many of my muscles below my waist are paralyzed due to a ...
Views: 1184 - How To Study - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from STAR TutoringHow to Study ~or~ How to get great grades without really trying (too hard) Do you study for endless hours and still get average grades, or just pass by the skin of your teeth? Or, do you just plain hate to study and can't get motivated no matter how hard you (or your parents) try? Let me tell ...
Views: 835 - Obama Nomination- Planetary Transformation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroWhat America and the world witness tonight is not just an American story but a testimony to the entire world that racial unity is possible on our planet of various races. It is the dawn of a new future for the human race. It signals the fact one day earth dwellers will also witness a unified ...
Views: 1670 - *** Mastering Magic: How to Make Things Happen - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Morgana RaeYou don’t have to call yourself a magician, mystic, psychic, priestess or wiccan to be magical. Every wish, prayer, business plan, and affirmation carries magic. The question is, how do you get better at making things happen? How do you increase your experience of ease flow and ...
Views: 7928(1 vote) - *** Top Five Secrets Of Magic And Manifestation - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Morgana Rae“When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true” The Alchemist, by Paolo Coehlo I’ve been thinking a lot about synchronicity, about that intersection between saying “I want this” and seeing it show up. I see this happen over and over again ...
Views: 7358(1 vote) - Being Accepted For Who You Are - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Davida ShenskyI came across this poem 10 years ago that I think is still appropriate today when you talk about people with disabilities and how well we are excepted into society. People with physical and mental disabilities hath been abandoned at birth, banished from society used as a court jesters, drowned ...
Views: 3338 - The Test Results Are In... - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Kent HealyA good friend of ours recently told us a true story that made us laugh, but also made us think. She started off by telling us about a friend of hers—who we’ll call Nate. Nate could never find the motivation to finish what he started. He also struggled to start new tasks. He was constantly ...
Views: 1306 - Dare To Live - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Kent Healy“I recommend that you terminate the pregnancy.” These were the first words my Mom and Dad heard as the doctor re-entered the room. At that moment, time seemed to stand still. The doctor continued to explain the situation. “It looks like your son has hydrocephalus, an abnormal buildup of ...
Views: 1457 - Scintillating Treasure - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Paul Ciccone, Jr.There is in each of us, more than a meager desire to journey to the end of the rainbow to claim that pot of gold. Strange are the feelings we unearth when contemplating the discovery of riches. Nerves expose a thrill that tinkles the spine, hearts pound rapidly as adrenalin swells our limbs, ...
Views: 894 - Big Dreams - Big Rewards - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanI talk a lot about dreams, if you haven’t noticed! That’s because I believe every single person has a dream inside of them just waiting to be turned loose! Each man and woman has a desire to do something great, to achieve excellence or to go somewhere wonderful. Most of the time these dreams ...
Views: 1203 - Book Review: How To Find Your Purpose In Life And Achieve It - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Achievement. Achievement connotes final accomplishment of something noteworthy, after much effort and often in spite of obstacles and discouragements. Stanley Bronstein is the Official Guide to Achievement. How To Find Your Purpose ...
Views: 1105 - Definition: Achievement - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Laura MonzoPersonal Goals Individuals can set personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours. Financial goals are a common example, to save for retirement or to save for a ...
Views: 1779 - Using Sex Energy To Achieve Greatness - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Gary EvansOne little talked about method of achieving instant greatness is sex transmutation. A few years back, if you had of asked me what sex transmutation was, I would have stared at you with a gloomed look on my face. Thankfully after reading Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, he devotes an entire ...
Views: 1856 - ***VIDEO - Recruiting Talented People - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Stanley F. Bronstein / Mr. AchievementBelow is a video clip of a gentleman named Dr. Luis von Ahn of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Luis is a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and he has quite an impressive resume. He work extensively in the area of combining large masses of human power with the power of computers to produce ...
Views: 2326 - ***Goals - You're In This For The Long-Term - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Stanley F. Bronstein / Mr. AchievementYou're In This For The Long Term The Fact That You Have The Rest Of Your Life To Complete A Task Means You Must Work Toward It For The Rest Of Your Life (Author Unknown) Accomplishing Your Goals Accomplishing your goals is frequently a long-term process. Unfortunately, in today's society we ...
Views: 2469 - Discovering My Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettDiscovering 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 - Today Is The Day - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Brian StracnerAsk yourself a serious question today: " What could I do today that could improve my life, and the lives of the people whom I love?" Write down whatever answers you come up with (in the form of a sentence) twice right now, and twice before you go to bed tonight. Then wake up tomorrow and look ...
Views: 1141 - ***VIDEO - Having Powerful Mentors - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Stanley F. Bronstein / Mr. AchievementBelow is a video clip of a gentleman named Roy Sakuma of Honolulu, Hawaii. Roy is a ukulele master who is the owner of his ukulele schools in Hawaii. Roy and his wife have taught multiple generations how to play the ukulele. In the video clip below, Roy talks about the importance of having ...
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