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I was astounded. I raised $1,109. Yes, that's a lot of money and that's not what astounded me. What astounded me was that out of over 8,000 participants I was the 23rd top "fundraising participant". Frankly, I find that embarrassing. Why? Because, I hardly put any effort into raising that money, ... Views: 1530
Have you ever had two thoughts about one situation? And were those thoughts both positive and negative? When I recently had such an opposing thought, it really started me thinking about how our thoughts impact our lives. Think about it, a few of the great universal laws ruling our wonderful ... Views: 1530
I was teaching a class the other day and one of the participants said ... it's like brain hoarding.
You've got so many amazing ideas, so many cool things you want to do. So many opportunities you want to take advantage of. You don't want to let them go.
The problem... like hoarding, ... Views: 1529
I met the greatest teacher during the Disney Marathon this past Sunday. Better than the great martial arts masters I trained with over the years. Better than the college professors. Even better than my dad who, when I was young, knew everything. Or so I thought.
The Teacher was almost ... Views: 1529
The quality and meaning you get to enjoy in your life, is never measured by the size of your paycheque or the type and size of your motor vehicle or even whether you have managed to accumulate one million dollars in cash in the bank. The ultimate measure of anyone’s life is in the fulfilment ... Views: 1527
Do you ever wonder what you’re capable of? Have you considered what it means to reach your full potential? Do you even know what your potential is?
Did you know that humans are actually living in just 10% of their full potential? Everyone’s potential comes in a different package, although we ... Views: 1527
He sat quietly for a moment, perhaps realizing the gravity of our conversation. Unwilling to accept defeat he finally said, “Well, when you get this thing out of your system, give us a call. We’d love to have you back.”
My former boss could be called many things… excited about my new venture ... Views: 1527
The magnitude of social and economic change in the world has sped up dramatically over the past few years. It is now crucial to have a focused vision, personal strategy and a crystal clear set of goals, if you want to step out of the crowd and live a life of excellence. This knowledge based ... Views: 1526
We 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
I took a picture out of the hotel window. When I look at it I see about two inches of snow, no big deal. Here’s a little more information. The picture was taken from my hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, the week of January 26th. Atlanta doesn’t see much snow. What to me looks like a dusting of ... Views: 1525
Isn’t it exciting to walk further into your personal year with new challenges, new skills acquired from the previous year; and possibly, new friends. As is customary in any new year’s planning, many of us have made personal and professional resolutions for the future, ultimately functioning as ... Views: 1524
FIRST LAW: Relation of Power to "Tone". The effectiveness of magnetism in action depends upon harmony of "tone" between its possessor and any other person, and in securing such "tone" harmony, on any magnetic plane, in any particular psychic state, at any given time, psychic and physical ... Views: 1524
Avoid being conned. A lady I know, not a friend, was telling me that she was cheated by a man she met. He was happily married, and I stress happily. He was not at all interested in leaving his wife and he never said he was.
This lady was fed up with being single and desperate to find a man who ... Views: 1524
Colors do not have a tongue to speak, ear to listen, nose to smell and eyes to watch. Still, they are the best communicators for whatever medium they are used for. Be it a car, purse, clothes etc. Ask yourself, what do you prefer in summer? Obviously you would opt for wearing light colored ... Views: 1524
I came across an interesting quote the other day from Mark Twain. At first, it seemed just humorous. As I began to ponder it though, I realized it was filled with depths of perspective for the world of selling. Mr. Twain said, "I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I ... Views: 1524
I first became involved with self hypnosis as a young sprinter around the age of 20. I dreamed of being an Olympic champion, but I was faced with a major challenge. A psychological barrier, my first real obstacle, stood in my way.
It was a work-out that only a few elite athletes in the world ... Views: 1524
Would you consider yourself to be an unreasonable person? What would your friends, family and colleagues say? Surely you’d want them to answer with a resounding ‘no’? Surely you’d want them to confirm that of all the qualities you possess, being reasonable is one of them. Because reasonable is ... Views: 1524
When we connect with someone on LinkedIn, we welcome them with an invitation to read free chapters of one of our books. We hope just one idea will coach the reader closer to achieving business dreams.
One connection recently replied, “Thanks, but I don’t have time to sit down and read a ... Views: 1523
Content plays a vital role in promoting your business over internet. A good website is a right blend of effective web content and graphic design elements. Both have a vital importance in drawing attention of the web visitors and keeping them stick to your website. In order to capture the nerve ... Views: 1523
The writing secrets of Virginia Woolf with comments by Susan McKenzie
1. TREAT ALL WRITING AS AN ESSAY
A good essay must have this permanent quality about it; it must draw its curtain round us, but it must be a curtain that shuts us in not out. (Virginia Woolf).
SUSAN MCKENZIE: Treat all ... Views: 1522
Title of today’s blog is a chorus of one of my all time favorite Taj Mahal songs. I sure does love me some Taj Mahal! Okay, have to make this quick since I have an appt out of office in an hour and I’m nowhere near glam enough to take my bad self out into the big, wide world.
Believe it or ... Views: 1522
Do you have any idea when the majority of heart attacks occur? It is 9 am on a Monday morning. There is no biological or physiological reason why this happens; it is merely a symptom of the stressful lives we lead. “Most people are so stressed out and dislike their lives so much that they ... Views: 1522
There is nothing as important to your plan as you. You are the key piece to your chance to succeed because at the end of every plan is the desire to succeed. If you don’t have a deep desire to achieve your goal, you will fail no matter how much money you throw at it or what opportunities you ... Views: 1522
I’ve got 2 words for you that can lead you to, and eventually give you anything and everything you could hope for. These 2 words have been in every person’s ‘toolkit’ that has led to their eventual success. Those that have failed, have used these 2 words to drive them out of failure and back on ... Views: 1522
Every year around 80% of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Whether you are seeking to lose weight, stop bad habits or earn more money, use these 7 tips to make sure your New Year’s Resolutions last beyond the first week:
1. Be Specific – Rather than say “I want to lose weight”, decide upon the ... Views: 1521
For as long as I can remember, I've been told "You can have it all." And this conversation usually centered around having both a thriving career and a rewarding family life, not to mention an intimate relationship, a healthy body, etc.
Yet as women like me have attempted to live into this ... Views: 1521
Can you Offer your Best?
Inspirational Speakers
I know that discovering and living according to our true life purpose is something most of us wrestle with very often. Have you had the courage to explore and discover your true life purpose or grand vision for your life? Stop leaving your ... Views: 1521
We often have an idea in our minds, a goal to achieve, an aim to look forward to. But somewhere along the way we loose track of where we were going and leave our targets unattained or barely grazed. How can one reach the desired objective and know that success and achievement are possible ... Views: 1521
In March 2008, I had an experience that I am positive many of us have had – perhaps several times. It all started with an IDEA in my mind! I had been talking with a friend on the phone and he mentioned something to me that sparked a business idea that I knew would work, and that I was extremely ... Views: 1521
Today, life is filled with twists and turns and the best way to stay sober is to have positive thoughts. In our everyday life we interact with many people and face various challenges. Always remember that all this is part of life thus we must soar above our situations in order to perform well ... Views: 1521
For you to make it in internet marketing, you need Andria Morrison’s advice. He is an experienced person who has accomplished a lot in internet marketing. He can impact you through his Knowledge about internet marketing and how you can make a lot of cash through it. Through his expertise in ... Views: 1521
I have never been a great spectator of sporting events and have never been bitten by the sports spectator bug, where I have felt compelled to follow my local football, baseball or soccer teams. I have preferred to be a participant in any sport, which has interested me. There is no harm in ... Views: 1519
As the first month of 2012 draws to a close, how are you doing with turning this into your best year ever? If the results you have managed to achieve to date are less than satisfactory, there is only one barrier that is standing in your way and stopping you from accomplishing every wildly ... Views: 1519
All really great leaders know the few leadership secrets I am going to share with you in this article. They know that there are a few crucial personality traits, which they can use to empower themselves as leaders. These personality traits or rather personality powers, will help them to increase ... Views: 1519
We all need to make a living and even though we may be involved in something that is not inspiring us or making us feel passionate, right now, we must never allow that to stop us from expressing our true desire. Give yourself permission to dream once again, allow your mind to walk into the ... Views: 1519
Finding wholesome family activities is crucial for everyone. While we have so many potential activities available to us in the modern world, not all of them are created equal. Working as a family on a project tends to be more fulfilling than simply sitting together and watching television, for ... Views: 1518
Links are just like streets on a map of Google search. They show Google how popular a page or website is among masses. It also indicates connection between different websites. In short, we can say that Links are a very important strategy of SEO optimization to get good or top position in Google ... Views: 1518
Over the last few months, I have given myself a self-diagnosis of A.D.D. While I'm not sure that I meet the criteria to make me a hardcore case of Attention Deficit Disorder, I certainly have been struggling with "Attention Distraction Disorder." Come read about ways to combat this.
The more ... Views: 1517
Let’s take a close look at the concept of fear.
Not fun, you say? Fear isn’t your problem, you say? Are you sure? Or is that denial talking?
Like many people, I had unconsciously run much of my life based on my fears. I was always finding excuses for my self-defeating behavior, unfortunate ... Views: 1516
We have all heard of "Practice makes perfect". Do we realize that practice makes it permanent? In this article, we will discuss how repetition forms habits and how practicing can change your life.
Repetition forms Habits
When you are learning anything new, practicing it consistently will ... Views: 1516
When your golf swing works, it can feel so simple and immensely satisfying. When it doesn't, it feels like each part of your body is doing its own thing in conflict with every other part. You might begin to wonder if you'll ever be capable of doing it again.
So why the difference? What works so ... Views: 1515
Every 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
This article is all about helping you understand the different stages everyone goes through learning a new skill, and the negative reactions, beliefs and behaviors that it may trigger . Halting our progress or just making learning something new harder.
I’m called “Dr Live In The Positive”, ... Views: 1515
Ginny, a single mother of four children suddenly found herself taking a good hard look at herself in the mirror one evening. She had worked for many years within the corporate world and was now faced with the possibility of another transition. Yet for the first time since she could remember, ... Views: 1514
Get action. Do things; be sane, don’t fritter away your time . . .
take a place wherever you are and be somebody; get action.
—THEODORE ROOSEVELT, twenty-sixth president of the United States
In 1973, on an eighty-nine-day cruise around the world, I met a very special person. He was Bruce ... Views: 1514
Anxiety Free New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is only a day old, and my client Wendy is looking at her list of resolutions. They’re the things she’s focused on every January for the past three years – more exercise, better eating habits, more accomplishment at work, more patience with her ... Views: 1513
If you want to get ahead it isn't doing what is required that will give you success, it is doing what is not asked for.
If you do exactly what you boss asks for, you are perfect at your job.
If you do something extra you prove that you are perfect for his/her job.
If you in a relationship ... Views: 1513
“Lasting happiness can and needs to be independent of our circumstances.” Marci Shimoff
In preparing to write this article, I wondered – what does prosperity even mean? I pulled out my trusty Thesaurus and my eyes were opened. Prosperity ranges from abundance to well-being, and, there were ... Views: 1513
Self development – or personal development, if you like – has become extremely popular and is considered to be a whole industry nowadays. Some people, however, have declared that people involved with self development are self centered and do not submit to the common good of all people. Is it ... Views: 1513
Unless you receive an offering as a gift and try it out, ignorance will keep you from using a superior choice. When such ignorance is widespread, the market will not develop to its full potential.
Let's explore back surgery as an example. Until a few decades ago, patients who underwent back ... Views: 1512