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- Who Are You Becoming? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from M.J. RyanThere is a story from the Talmud that goes like this: When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - Lessons Learned From The Naked Neighbor - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from Royce GomezOn a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an ...
Views: 1748 - What to do with the ‘Screw It’ Attitude? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI awoke one morning this week irritable and discontent. To be honest it wasn’t a total surprise; I have been working on a project for Stepping Into Joy; people were not getting back to me in a timely basis or responding in a manner I was hoping for. I was discouraged and frustrated. I then ...
Views: 1748 - Attitude: It's Everything - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2009 from Keith BrayAttitude. A great word and it reflects in every aspect of our lives! "And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone -- even alcohol (or other addictions or destructive behaviour). For by this time sanity will have returned. We will seldom be interested in liquor (Or old behaviours).If ...
Views: 1747 - Is Nice Energy Sabotaging Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Heather DominickI’ll share with you that when I first started in business the image of a leader that I brought with me was an authority figure who has the power to hurt those that are following them. This was because I was so used to being around authority figures who were coming from a place of leading through ...
Views: 1747(2 votes) - What's Next? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne Blum2012 has been a year of transition and many of us are undergoing shifts and changes. Change can create uncertainty and confusion. We know we don’t want to be where we are now but what next and how to get there? All change eventually leads to the greater good but it is within the process, the ...
Views: 1747 - What's the Difference Between a Rut and a Grave? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Ereline ClementsI am beginning another new venture. It's something I did, a very long time ago, but I enjoyed it and I think I will enjoy it again. It involved working with people of all ages so that makes it a good thing. It involves my faith, so that also makes it even better. It's not like I needed ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - How to Do Optimism - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Paul Dalton“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean When I was a kid I would imagine that I could make things happen just by thinking about them. For example, if my best friend was coming over to play I’d look out for him from ...
Views: 1746(12 votes) - One Picture And Two Effects: Light Or Dark - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaWe all have different types of personalities, attitudes, moods, emotions, languages, cultures, beliefs, values, traditions, customs, and priorities in life. We share a few commonalities and the big differences even when we live together as a family member, a part of a social group and being a ...
Views: 1746 - Clarity: It does a body good - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Joan Marie Whelan“How smart or dumb you are depends on where you’re standing,” said Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. We do not always have the ability to think clearly or understandingly. In fact, it would be unfair to analyze others when we ourselves do not have a stable and harmonious balance in our own ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - REALITY REPAIR: TIME, SWEAT, TEARS & NO PROMISES OF SOMETHING FOR NOTHING - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from William CottringerREALITY REPAIR: TIME, SWEAT, TEARS & NO PROMISES OF SOMETHING FOR NOTHING By Bill Cottringer “You don't get something for nothing; You can't have freedom for free; You won't get wise With the sleep still in your eyes No matter what your dreams might be.” ~Neil Peart. Shame ...
Views: 1745(6 votes) - What Top Employees Complain About - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonI am fortunate to work as an executive coach with people at many levels, in different stages of their careers, and in a variety of industries. Even though there is significant variety and diversity in my client base, I am often struck how similar their thought processes and experiences are. This ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - Bad Company - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Margaret Meloni“It is better to be alone than in bad company.” - George Washington Other people do form opinions about you based on your group associations. This is also why good employees leave bad teams. They simply do not want to be associated with a group that has a bad reputation. They rarely hang ...
Views: 1744 - The Dangers of Tolerating or Accepting What You Cannot Change (and the Surprising Alternative) - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Janet PfeifferYears ago, there was a major campaign in schools teaching children to tolerate the difference of others. It was an attempt to create a more comfortable and conducive environment for children of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds to coexist peacefully. I suppose some good came of it but still ...
Views: 1743 - ***Seeds of Success: Lessons from a Daisy - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Judi MoreoWhenever I see a fresh picked vegetable, the earth freshly turned, or observe the many beautiful flowers in her garden, I remember those special days when she would punish me for something rotten I had done by making me work in the garden next to her. As we planted the seeds, she was planting ...
Views: 1742 - Accept 100 % Responsibility For Your Future Success - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe greatest threat to your future success has very little to do with anything outside of you. The greatest thief of your potential is not someone waiting in an alley, eager to rob you; it is your own mind. Don’t become a victim to yourself and allow your dreams to be crushed because you are ...
Views: 1742 - Free up Personal Time through Medical Transcription - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from steve martinTime, is undoubtedly a key factor for any healthcare professional in the present demanding scenario. One of the easiest as well as the most effective action plan would be to team up for Medical Transcription services with a service provider that suits your exact needs. Outsourcing the ...
Views: 1742 - Stepping Through the Gate to Your New Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Larry Freeborg“I always wanted to get into another field where I knew I would be more fulfilled but for some reason I was never able to get past the gate. You empowered me to step through the gate to get to the other side so I could have a more fulfilling and satisfied life.” – comment from a client at the ...
Views: 1742 - 10 Ways to Battle Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Charrise McCroreyDo you ever find that your mind is so cluttered that you just can’t think straight? Many of us have nearly overwhelming schedules, causing us to constantly live in chaos. When this comes up in with my clients, I welcome the opportunity to help people through the issue. Here are some tips to ...
Views: 1741(3 votes) - Are you a Peacemaker - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from cedric riceIt’s best to be a Peacemaker The bible says blessed be the peacemakers which is so true. Now the peacemaker may be blessed because he or she attempts to smooth over things which are not right but I believe that they are blessed because of their state of mind. The peacemaker has to be an ...
Views: 1741 - Effective Communication Strategies for Customer Handling - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Tanvi WadhwaCommunication is the mutual exchange of ideas and not only words between two parties. It is the very essence of management. It plays a key role in helping the management to effectively perform the basic functions of management. Communication is a vital part of retail operations. It largely, ...
Views: 1741 - Excuse me while I Kiss the Sky - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from cedric riceExcuse me while I Kiss the Sky The words of the title of this article are words which were made famous by the late Rock musician named Jimmi Hendrix. He was talking about a totally different type of experience than I am but I like the wording so excuse me while I kiss the sky. This has got ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - The Lost Art of Storytelling - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Cathy EckRecently, I enrolled in an online story conference. I’m usually enriched by the insights into human nature that storywriters possess. But this conference provided a different insight. The leader of the conference encouraged participants to share their most important life story. There were ...
Views: 1741 - Thoughts Become Things- The Secret to Creating Your Tomorrow - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Rhod JonesHave you ever heard the saying ‘Thoughts become things?’ Well I will try to explain what is really meant by that. We are where we are in life because of our past consistent thoughts. When we think about something we either do it consciously or subconsciously. Unfortunately, the ...
Views: 1741 - Daily Coach (1.) - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyWhere are you, now? What do you do, now? Who are you? What is your Big Dream? Questions, Questions, and Questions... Why? The answers are in You. The answers are in your Heart and your Subconscious mind. Always, you answer, your Soul opens them door to the World. Your answers are ...
Views: 1740 - Give Yourself “Permission” to Fall In Love - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tylesha JulianoGet your hands in the air…The Weekend is Here!! If you don’t know how much I LOVE weekends then you don’t know me…AT ALL. Weekends are my time to recharge the batteries, annoy my the family and get intimate with my creative side. Now, I typically don’t recommend working on the weekends. ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - Learn to Control your Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from cedric riceLearning to Control your Emotions Our emotions sometimes are the thing which can make or break us in life. If you can control your emotions you can sometimes turn a bad situation into a good one. I have learned that emotional control is key to most of the interactions that we have with other ...
Views: 1739 - Anger - A Solution to End the Addicting, Inefficient, Exhausting and Unsustainable Effects of Anger - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Jeff SandersAnger as a tool is inefficient, exhausting and unsustainable. Anger is the belly down, anguishing and wailing toddler in the grocery aisle. Let’s face it, angry people are not fun. We don’t want to work for them, be around them or have them in our lives. Most of us will go out of our way to ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - YOUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR DIET - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchI was at the Farmers Market with a friend the other day. We were having a great time, laughing, talking, hanging out, when she suddenly began to look as though a cloud had come over her face. She looked like she was angry and sad. I thought she might cry at any moment. I asked her what was wrong ...
Views: 1738 - ***Eye-Opening Criticism By Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2018 from Judi MoreoThink about a time in your life when someone criticized something you did and it really affected you. Perhaps it came at a time when you were already feeling down, and it really hurt you. You probably said to yourself, "Why would someone say that? That's just mean." Perhaps you even allowed ...
Views: 1737 - Curtain UP, Light the Lights! - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Chrys Page(A Discussion on Authentic Performance Aspects) If you, dear readers, are familiar with my websites and my work, then you notice that I put up a lot of my recorded performances on my various profiles around the web. On my Youtube channel, and my singer's social network, all sorts of audio and ...
Views: 1737 - HALT: A Masterful Technique for Working with Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonMy German Shepherd-mix rescue pup, Baer, is a great dog. He’s all legs and energy, so sometimes I think of him as Fred Astaire, and sometimes more as the Energizer Bunny on steroids. Especially near mealtimes. I feed my dogs twice a day, and I’m convinced they have clocks in their stomachs, ...
Views: 1737 - Lessons Learned From The Naked Neighbor - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from Royce GomezOn a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an ...
Views: 1737 - Make your mark as a brand because your brand can change the world! 7 ways to brand yourself for success - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzie1. Entrepreneurial Excellence In The Craft of Selling Yourself, Ashraf Chaudhry says we are all entrepreneurs. Everyone - yes you - will benefit if you develop this business-orientated mindset. Labels have a great impact on our mindset. In fact they determine our mindset, action and life. 2. ...
Views: 1737 - STEP-BY-STEP - An Ancient Chinese Proverb - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Harry KarmeliAn ancient Chinese proverb says that “the longest journey begins with a single step,” and it’s true. Sometimes the greatest obstacle to attaining your goals is just getting started. “Lao-tzu” was an ancient Chinese philosopher who observed that even ...
Views: 1737(1 vote) - Ted Williams' Story - What You Can Learn From The Homeless Man With A Golden Voice! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Robert PierceUnless you've been hiding under a rock, I'm sure you've heard the amazing accounts of Ted Williams' Story. This incredible story of this homeless man has lifted the spirits of a country. Here's a quick video of Ted's journey. So now that you've dried your eyes, what can take away from ...
Views: 1737(4 votes) - Choose Your Thought Reps Wisely! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Noelle NelsonOne of my dogs, Kobe, has epilepsy. It’s very well controlled with--of all things--Chinese herbs, but when there’s a major stressor, Kobe may be wracked with seizures. In his world, mercifully, there are few major stressors, but one of them is--thunder. We had a major storm in California last ...
Views: 1736 - Five Great Ways to Sabotage Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Marsha EganSo many times, people don’t realize how easily they can sabotage their careers, unknowingly, they will do or not do things that hold them back. Here are five cautionary behaviors: Pretending that there are no politics: sometimes people take the view that they are not going to acknowledge or ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Let Go of Control - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI had a simple, but profound experience in the swimming pool last week - I floated on my back for the first time in my life. I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, but for some reason I never was able to figure out how to float on my back when I learned to swim as a kid and as an ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - California State Divorce - How to Start Yours - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanCalifornia state divorce laws are not that difficult to understand if you have good information. With the right advice, instructions, and explanations, you can get your own divorce started without hiring an attorney, and save a lot of money on legal fees. This article will provide an overview ...
Views: 1735 - Give! - Began your Journey into Prosperity Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyI discovered a simple method, tip, what helps began journey into Prosperity Consciousness. This called: Give Away A Dollar A day, created by Todd Silva. Give away money. Give away money-everyday. Give and you will get... The Natural's Laws working... The Universe helps to you make ...
Views: 1733 - Power of Positive Attitude: Why Having A Positive Attitude Is Vital To Successful Living - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Michael LeeNever underestimate the power of positive attitude. A person with a more amiable disposition is more likely to succeed than a person with a sour face on 24 hours a day. And while we can't be positive 100% of the time, it's important that our thoughts generally lean towards that direction. To ...
Views: 1733 - 5 Keys to Find Peace by Placating - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.To Appease or not to Appease Is placating the answer? By Merna Throne, M.S. I thought this was a good topic to finally write about as I know so many people go through this mental dilemma, but they endure in silence and their relationships suffer ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - Teaching Children to be Happy and Lucky: Characteristic #3 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people listen to their gut and take steps to boost intuition. In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell draws on history, neuroscience and psychology to reflect on the choices we seem to make in an instant. He states that “decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Easy does it but do it - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from WEE DILTSHow to turn “Easy Does it” into Do it Introduction Why easy does it works; It’s the old adage haste makes waste. Each day nature gives us a great example of easy does it as slowly, the sun rises every single day. Learn from this to go gradually, pace yourself Agnes Repplier: “It is ...
Views: 1731 - Failure Should Not Be Looked Upon As A Negative - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Sherrie Vitello"The way we perceive things will be the compass to how happy or how miserable we will feel." I've always believed that with each new day we all have the opportunity to make that new day a positive, productive, happy day. We owe it to ourselves to try and have a good day. One that will end ...
Views: 1731 - The Long Journey from Should to Could - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Cathy EckI remember the first time I realized that the difference between should and could was far greater than a couple of letters. I was newly married, still in college, and it was time for me to choose my major. I enjoyed math, so I listed some possibilities: I could teach math. I could be an ...
Views: 1731 - The Power to Win First Time Everytime - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre Zizi1. First, select what you want to win 2. Second, Project it on the screen of your mind for as long as it takes until you win it 3. Thirdly, while you projecting it on the screen of your mind; expect it as if you are expecting your lover, husband, or child to come back from work or school 4. ...
Views: 1731(3 votes) - Trusting Your Internal Guidance System: Lessons from Actor Bob Hoskins - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Sharon BallantineA wonderful actor died last week. I’ve enjoyed watching him portray a variety of “bad guys with a big heart” over the years, but last week, I learned something new about him and my appreciation for Bob Hoskins has grown even greater. Hoskins left school at 15 because he was told he was ...
Views: 1731 - Are You Commited to Your Success? Or Are you Simply Involved?! - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Stephen SuccessWhat is the Difference Between Involvement and Commitment? This is by no means a trick question. When it comes to your Success in life are you Involved or are you committed? Many people get frustrated with life; they get ticked off when they think of their current situations or place in ...
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