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- Get Back on Track With Your Goals. - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxTo get things back on track, ask yourself the question: "What's one thing I want to have happen in my life right now that's not happening?" What spoke (on the Balance Wheel) does it apply to? Use that particular spoke, and begin by identifying 3 goals that you can accomplish to help bring some ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Personal Success Tips - The Deeper Your Roots, The Sweeter Your Fruit - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonRoots and fruit...one of my favorite life philosophies. I believe we are all very similar to trees in a metaphorical sense. We have our “fruit”, which are our results. These results are based on our behaviors in that our behaviors, or actions, are what create our results. We have feelings ...
Views: 1530 - Winner Takes it All - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Lori SnyderHave 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(7 votes) - Am I Doing Enough to Give My DESIRE Attention? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Michael LosierThe 2nd Step in Applying Law of Attraction. It would be nice and easy if applying Law of Attraction was only a process of identifying what you desire. All of us would have everything, just from building a list. Well, deliberate attraction (applying Law of Attraction deliberately) requires ...
Views: 1529 - THE ORIGINAL SIN part 1( loss of innocence) - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Emperor Harvard(THE ORIGINAL SIN) part 1 ......THE LOSS OF INNOCENCE .... ( genesis 3) One of the greatest things to observe is the innocence of a child. Children are simply pure, having a rare form of peace and joy. However, as they grow, there comes dents, which start as little misgivings but grow ...
Views: 1529 - When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthGetting what you want involves being deliberate and focused with your intentions. You get clear, you get excited, you take inspired action, and things manifest. And then sometimes life whacks you with a wet fish that knocks you flat. Like how I was busy and enthralled with my work at ...
Views: 1529(6 votes) - Be the Bird - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaThe bird awakens in the morning and immediately tackles the task at hand. The bird lives in the now. It does what is required of it now. It does not spend time wallowing in thoughts of the past or dreaming of the future. It is alive now and it lives for now. The bird must eat, so it goes to ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Choose to be Happy! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsChoose Happiness Most of wait for something great to happen in our lives before we put on the smile and feel happy! But really, happiness is a choice and why not make yourself happy rather than waiting for happiness to come to you? Seriously, nobody is coming to save you so if you want ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Feeling the Flow - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jason TivisI've noticed throughout the past couple of years (and it's no secret that) as members of the "westernized" world, we put far more emphasis on fighting things than we do trying to work with them...As opposed to Eastern philosophies that teach flow and working with a situation rather than trying ...
Views: 1527(4 votes) - LEARNING THE LESSONS OF LIFE - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsPASS OR REPEAT Learn the lesson or repeat the class. If you do not learn the lessons in your life, you will not pass the test. You might get a little further along than you were before, maybe even get more answers right the next time around, but you will ultimately still fail the test if you ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - Is Your Life Really the Same Old Thing? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorDo you ever say or get the response to the question about how things are going, “Same old, same old,” or something similar? What does this really mean? I woke and, still under the covers, said my statement of “Good morning. Thank you for another day.” My ego-mind followed with the thought, ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - 5 Ways Business Owners Can Overcome Their Fears - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Andrea NovakowskiFear is a powerful instinct, one that colors many of our decisions whether we’re aware of it or not. Think about it: how often are you influenced, or even paralyzed, by your fears of what could go wrong? Yet some people have figured out how to use fear to their advantage, to harness fear’s ...
Views: 1525 - Entrepreneurial Drama - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniI knew that it might unfold this way, but I prayed it wouldn’t. A sixteen year old at my gym was arrested for allegedly murdering his family. I knew all the details long before they were released to the press, even though I didn’t know him personally. I struggled with all the negative ...
Views: 1525 - Healthy Mind and Healthy Body - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all go through times where we feel great and times we have lack of energy, perhaps feel ill or get sick. As a physical therapist and healthcare executive, I have longstanding interest in integrative (complementary) medicine and am fascinated about the connection between our mind and our body. ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Instant Leaders Overnight - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Kevin BurnsThe Global Leadership Forecast 2008/09 researched 12,208 business executives and 1493 Human Resource professionals across 76 countries. Seventy-five percent of executives surveyed identified improving their leadership talent as their #1 priority for organizational success. But the vast majority ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - Maybe It Is All in Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhere do you experience most of your life? Is the majority of activity outside of you or inside your mind? I was with a person who, as other times before, talked about what’s perceived as wrong in her life, wrong with others, and recounted past events shared from a negative perspective. Yet, ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Are you fully alive or already half dead? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Clement McGrathWe humans invest huge amounts of energy, time and resources trying to create a sense of certainty and security. Uncertainty can terrify us because it threatens the control we believe we have over life, and so we cling to those things that are supposed to bring us certainty, and refuse to ...
Views: 1524 - How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Living Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Estra RoellDo you: * Say yes to things you really don’t want to? * Put everyone else’s needs before yours to the point of exhausting yourself and neglecting your own self-care? * Go along with things you’re not really comfortable with just to keep the peace? * Say no, but you make a lot of ...
Views: 1524 - Concept of Nationalism: Some Thoughts behind it - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from George RobinsonThe term Nationalism is a very commonly accepted concept and everyone often speaks about nationalism and such kind of feelings. In general, it is a sense of uniqueness with the nation. There are mainly two phenomena which are explained with use of the term nationalism, the approach that the ...
Views: 1523 - The How of Intention - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Joe VitaleThe area people get hung up the most with the Law of Attraction is “the how” of it all. Meaning, they set an intention and then wonder and worry about what to do to actually manifest the end result. They want a how. That’s a mistake. As I wrote in in my book The Attractor Factor, after ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Stress can become your power tool for success, when viewed differently - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Andrew HortonDo 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(2 votes) - When You Believe - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Anne DeidreThere are many realities. In this energy, in your life, now more than ever, you can experience miracles, everyday. This may sound far fetched. There can be miracles when you believe. Who knows what miracles you can achieve, when you Believe. I am reminded of the beautiful duet that Mariah Carey ...
Views: 1522 - What CEO'S DON'T Want You to Know.......... - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Jodi Michele CooleyWhat CEO's DON'T Want You to Know......... Their biggest fear! The answer may shock you. The number one reason: Getting found out that they aren't as competent as they'd like you to think; that their employees might find out they were flawed. In other words, THEY ARE NOT ENOUGH. * Does ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Ten Telemarketing Campaign Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Maegan AndersonEver experienced a foiled appointment setting campaign, particularly those that used telemarketing as a medium? While some people will point out that telemarketing is to blame for it, it would be more productive to know what went wrong in your team’s attempt to generate sales leads. Besides, you ...
Views: 1520 - THE AGGRESSIVE PERSONALITY VS. THE AGGRESSIVE MIND - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from Jeff StollerIt’s easy to identify aggressive personalities. The neighborhood bully, the driver who yells at everyone at the road, the boxer who doesn’t just want to win but wants to destroy; even the loudmouth in the restaurant who can’t whisper without everyone in the place hearing. A person with an ...
Views: 1520 - Think Love - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Cory KempAnne Shirley, heroine of the book Anne of Green Gables, taught me a thing or two about love. Having grown to the age of twelve in an orphanage, she finds herself relocated to Prince Edward Island, to the home of an aging brother and sister hoping to keep their small farm running with the help ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - How Triathletes Can Avoid a Fast Start - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Loren FogelmanToo frequently triathletes are told by their coaches to ignore what is going on around them. The coaches who tell you to just not do it are unaware of the power of habit. Following the crowd, going out too fast because of the other athletes around you, is a symptom of a habit. Under pressure, ...
Views: 1519 - “Who’s Driving Your Core? Merge w/Divinity” Online Radio Show Appearance w/Al Diaz - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! How’s 2016 going so far? I was afforded the honor of beginning this year with a blog talk radio show appearance with Al Diaz, international speaker, author, producer, and show host. So on Saturday morning, 10 am PST on January 2, I found myself warming up my voice a couple hours ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Athletes Create a New Response to Pressure - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Loren FogelmanStepping out of your comfort zone is the norm for competitive athletes. Highly motivated athletes are expected to train harder, perform better for optimal results. High performance is easiest under ideal conditions. If you’ve been competing for any length of time, you know conditions are not ...
Views: 1518 - Making Good Times Out of Bad: the Ken Nwadike Story - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Noelle NelsonOnce upon a time, there was a man who wanted desperately to run in the 2014 Boston Marathon – as many runners did - for the simple reason that it was the first Boston Marathon after the dreadful 2013 bombing. But the Boston Marathon is different from most marathons, in that you have to qualify ...
Views: 1518 - The Freedom Formula - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing; the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way" Victor Frankl One of the things I love most about coaching others is when they really get that creating more of what they ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - ***How To Work For A Jerk-Boss - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Kevin BurnsMichael and I have known each other for about fifteen years. Recently, he has been dabbling in the area of personal development. Not his. Yours. He is a personal coach and seminar leader who is getting ready to publish his first book. While he has been incredibly busy conducting his coaching ...
Views: 1517 - Fear - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie FrankLet’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(3 votes) - Living By Likes (Don't) - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from JAMES MAIOHOLiving by Likes It’s funny how sometimes life sneaks up on you and catches you by surprise. I had some occasion of inspiration recently to examine the way I have been thinking, the way I have been living and the general direction of my life. It was not something I planned on doing, it just ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Practice makes it permanent - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Osric V. BaughamWe 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 - You Are Vital - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Robin VolkerDuring World War II, parachutes were made by the thousands. The work was tedious. Women, and sometimes men, would hunch over sewing machines for 8 or 10 or 12 hours a day. They would sew what seemed like endless seams of colorless fabric. The sheer boredom of what these workers were doing ...
Views: 1516 - California Divorce Mediation - May Be Required in Your Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ed ShermanIf your divorce involves minor children, and you and your spouse can't agree on custody or visitation issues, you may be required to participate in California divorce mediation. After reading this article you will know how it works. California divorces are handled through the state's Superior ...
Views: 1515 - What happens when you “What if?” - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankIt was 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, and I was walking out of the movie theater with a giant knot in the pit of my stomach. I had just seen the movie “2012?. After going in with much anticipation and knowing that I would need to keep a strong mind to be able to stay positive in the midst of ...
Views: 1515(2 votes) - Five Ways to Reduce Relationship Conflict - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Marlene ChismI attended a talk about civility this week and was inspired to write about how to eliminate or reduce relationship conflict. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Forni, a professor from John Hopkins University who has dedicated his life to the civility movement. What struck me was his research ...
Views: 1514 - How to Live in Unshakeable Tranquility - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comMany of us long to live in a state of unshakeable tranquility. What I’ve come to realize is that tranquility is unshakeable ONLY when I’m unattached to outcome, when I’m willing to roll with whatever’s happening. “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” Resisting is ...
Views: 1514(2 votes) - Reality Check - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowToday is a great day and time to assess your effort and willingness to continue on with your journey and really make a difference in your life. Are you ready to answer some down-to-earth questions regarding your movements and actions toward your goals? As you continue on your travels and work ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - TAKING A QUANTUM LEAP OF FAITH: FIRE WALKING - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from James MapesGet 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 - What do you reflect? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloHow do you see yourself? Do you think of yourself as attractive, intelligent, confident, and creative? Or do you see yourself as old, worn out, and boring? How you see yourself is directly reflected outward. How you see yourself is how others see you and other will respond to you ...
Views: 1514(2 votes) - ***Is it SWIRLING all around you? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerI don’t know about you, but I can’t listen to any news broadcast these days that isn’t full of doom and gloom. Perhaps you are feeling it in one way or another too, maybe the pocketbook… As a child, my beloved Aunt Myrtle used to say “You are about as wealthy as you make up your mind to be.” ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - How Psychological Abuse Damages Your Self. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2018 from Christiana StarPsychological abuse leaves no visible marks and often remains hidden within families, romantic relationships, toxic individuals and groups, cults and organisations of various religious and non-religious orientations. However, it is at least as damaging as the more explicitly violent forms of ...
Views: 1512 - Living Your Purpose and Mission – A Three Step Plan - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie FrankAre you living your purpose? Do you know your mission? “What am I here for? What is my purpose, in this lifetime?” You may be asking yourself these questions. More and more people are these days. There have been hundreds of books written on this important and debatable subject. Suppose I ...
Views: 1512(3 votes) - What Chip are you Wearing? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanYou are probably aware of the expression, “walking around with a chip on your shoulder”. There are some people who wear that chip like a badge of honor. For them, it is easy to hold onto all the pain and anger they have experienced in their lives. That proverbial “chip” is a constant reminder ...
Views: 1512 - Your "Attitude" Defines Your "Altitude" - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Shohrat ShankarAttitude is Everything ! A very old saying but it always drives the point home. There's none other than your attitude which defines how far you go in life. Interviews and the selection procedure hence are no different when it come to this magic word known as "Attitude". People feel that ...
Views: 1512 - A Disturbing Reality - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from William CottringerA Disturbing Reality By Bill Cottringer “Logic will never change emotion or perception.” ~ Edward de Bono. After studying things like success, happiness, failure, frustration and anger for several decades now, I have come to the conclusion there may be a very disturbing reality too ...
Views: 1511 - Comments About Japan from My Shodo Sensei - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from David OrmanI have the great honor of taking Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) from one of the best teacher of any subject I have ever encountered. In addition to learning this fascinating subject, I have learned a great deal about the Japanese culture, language, unique topics such as Kotodama and mostly, ...
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