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- ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS, YOU NEED TO GET ON THE PHONE … NOW! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2018 from Harry KarmeliSo many times, in so many ways, I’ve realized that … [this is SO simple] … I need to pick up the telephone, and start asking questions. I’ve learned to avoid “spinning my wheels,” wondering what to do, searching for documents, trying to do it myself. For ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - U Is For Use - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Sara DillingerThere are times when we can only approach meaning in a round-about way, just as there are times when you can only really see something by not looking at it directly but catching it, as they say, out of the corner of your eye. In just that manner, we can only come to an understanding, at ...
Views: 1351 - Focused Intention - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Kathleen JuhlWe are all like the rough uncut gems born unto the earth. We are there beneath the surface waiting for the light of day and a skilled craftsman to find us releasing the true inner beauty hidden deep within. If we are lucky, our day, will come along emancipating us from the frozen ground of the ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Gratitude, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Doug GradyGratitude, by Doug Grady Recently I went on my second trip to Wellington, AL. My church organized the trip to help out those whose lives were devastated by the storms that ravaged the southeast earlier this year. It is unlikely it would have been on my radar without my first ever mission ...
Views: 1350 - How to Live a Better Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from cedric riceWhen I use the term better life here I am not going to attempt to put my own definition on it for you. A better life for me may not be a better life for you. Some people see a better life as a life of luxury. Some see it as a life of comfort. It may be a life of happiness or contentment to ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Know What You Want! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxIt all has to match if you want to live a happy life! In my experience as a workshop facilitator, speaker and coach, over the past 25 years, this is the question that gets me the most blank stares from people! Geez, most of us don't even know what we want for supper tonight, let alone what we ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - What Else Can Your Negativity Cost You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou are aware of some costs to you from being negative—too aware, likely. But there’s a new way it might cost you, and it’s not on the horizon, it’s happening now. How easy it is to slip into negativity, especially when we’re frustrated or disappointed. That kind of approach to life ...
Views: 1349(3 votes) - Modes of Measurement - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere are various fashions, methods and approaches to gauging your advancement on your travels toward better health and fitness. Being aware and knowledgeable about each and every one of them gives you a clearer, more precise measure of how you are progressing in the direction of your goals. ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Success is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanThe past got us to where you we now but that doesn’t mean that our present has to decide our future. The external circumstances of our world do not determine the kind of person internally we are. Everybody has a choice for change. Make your choice in the knowledge that you can be in a far ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - What can Rain Man teach you about success? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Jessica SweetWell, if you watched the movie like everyone else in the '80's, he probably taught you a lot, though you might not realize it yet. Rain Man isn't like everyone else. He has a few, select strengths, which to you and I look pretty amazing. And most everything else that we can do without ...
Views: 1348 - An Overnight Success? I Don't Think So! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2015 from Rossana SneeHave you heard people say, "He became an overnight success?" Really? Overnight? I doubt it. Behind every great thing that ever happens, there are usually countless years of very hard work; decades of blood, sweat, and tears. Ask any writer, any performer, any artist. They've worked their ...
Views: 1347 - Dr. Romance on: The Power of Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Tina Tessina"Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path," writes oncologist Dr. Bernie Siegel in Peace, Love and Healing, "your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an inner awareness, ...
Views: 1347 - JustIce or Just Do-It - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Bob BrummThe other day as I was driving home on the freeway at the warp speed of 35 miles an hour, in traffic and I heard myself saying “Justice” statements. “I will get to that when I just…” “If I can just get…” or “If I could just get 15 minutes”. I then saw a law firm’s billboard add with the word ...
Views: 1347 - Worry… Oh, So Worried – Sleeping Soundly - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Vickie Griffith12:15 am. He knows he is supposed to be home by midnight. Where is he? What if he has been in an accident? Images of bloody moaning teenagers flash through my mind. What if he is trapped in his Jeep and can’t get out? Visions of the Jeep hanging upside down over a guard rail- the driver ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Negative Habits to Discard - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Maria Khalife“The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.“ ~Samuel Johnson If you want to stay fresh, youthful, and alive in this world, forsake habits. Repetitive habits make us feel comfortable, and eventually lull us to sleep. I’m not for removing ...
Views: 1346 - Learn to use rejection as a tool for success - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonThere is only one type of stupid question and there is no such thing as rejection. The only stupid question is one that is left unasked and rejection is a complete fallacy. Before you ask any question, you do not have something and after you ask the question and the answer you receive is “NO”; ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - The Color of Your Life... Or the Shadow - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeBy Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, PCC and author of "5 Life Energies: The Choice You Have in How Energy Shapes Your Life" ©2009. Want to know the science behind this newsletter? Read about the research. ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - When Things Suck, Who's To Blame? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Carole HodgesLast year we blamed the economy. What will we blame in 2010? Have you ever considered how blame could be impacting your success? Finding someone or something to blame gets you off the hook when things don’t turn out your way. Finding blame is common and seems to be a natural human ...
Views: 1345(3 votes) - Acceptance - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Jane SaylorDo you feel stuck in a rut? Do you have the same things going on day in and day out? Are you ready for a change? These are questions with very individualized answers. Each of us are on a different path throughout our journey of life and we all have experiences that have helped to create ...
Views: 1344 - Are you humble or vain? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayMany of us are raised into believing that humility, modesty and inner values are virtues. — And that those are superior and contradictory to being vain, selfish, and superficial. That money not only can’t buy you love, but it’s the root of all evil. That we’re not supposed to think too highly ...
Views: 1344 - Can you Learn to be Confident - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from cedric riceMy answer to that question is a resounding yes! You can learn to be confident. As a matter of fact confidence is the result of learned behavior. We have either learned to be or not to be confident based on our experiences in life. The confident person has learned that they in fact can overcome ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Myth Busting For Female Entrepreneurs – Who Do You Believe? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Julie JohnsonSo many women entrepreneurs I speak to and work with have fallen into the trap of believing that having the right information and knowledge and getting your strategy right is the key to guaranteeing a successful business. But for the majority of women in business this just isn’t the case. I ...
Views: 1344 - So, What Did You Learn Today? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Marquita HeraldWhen asked the question "what did you learn today" most people will focus immediately on work or responsibilities of the day, dismissing anything else as mere trivia and having little or no impact on their lives. Of course there are a plenty of good, even practical reasons to make learning ...
Views: 1344 - Difficult Person or Difficult Situation? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaI like to believe that most people are inherently good and are simply doing the best they can in the moment. Very often peoples’ actions are driven by fear or some other negative emotion, causing them to act in ways that feel difficult to us. And, we’re often quick to brand them as a difficult ...
Views: 1343 - Embrace Change - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez“The only constant thing in life is change” I don’t remember when was the first time I heard that, yet I clearly recall that I did not like it at first. Now I realize that I was not alone and that that feeling of resistance towards change is a natural reaction. As humans we tend to like the ...
Views: 1343 - Positive Thinking And Its Effect On Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Trey RentieThe Power of Positive Thinking Written perfectly by Greg Riley, he evaluates the effects of positive thinking in relation to your physical health as well as our mental health. You will learn that what we put into our mind (our images and thoughts) is heavily effected by our habitual way of ...
Views: 1343 - W Is For Wisdom - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Sara DillingerI had an ah-ha! moment when I stumbled upon this quote from Marlene Dietrich: “I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognizably wiser than oneself." Gee, I wish I had said that. Then it occurred to me ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Inner Beauty - Common Courtesy - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Kathleen EllisCourtesy ~ gracious, polite, or considerate remark or act; showing respect; polished manners Please, Thank You, Excuse Me... In this day, sad to say, courtesy isn't always "common". The fact that the term even exists indicates that at some point in time there must have been such a thing as ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - The Power of Belief - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Michael JonesDo you believe in yourself? I do. Sometimes all it takes to be successful is a positive mind set. Positive thoughts can be powerful. Believing in yourself is a huge first step towards a successful presentation. Just for a moment, forget all the stress, anxiety, and nervousness you ...
Views: 1342 - Here's what I do when I've lost my mojo - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Julia HarrisDid you see my recent Facebook post?Julia 42 300x200 Help, Ive lost my Mojo! “Ok. It’s time for an MOT (moment of truth): I’ve lost my mojo and had a very unproductive few days!! After sitting looking at the sea for the last half an hour and giving myself a good talking too I’m ready to get ...
Views: 1341 - I Am Having Trouble Dealing With Break Up - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Jancar TsangWhen you are having trouble dealing with break up it is only natural. There is nothing to be ashamed of because everyone does. The important thing to do is to decide HOW you are going to dealing with break up. You have two ways that you can go about dealing with break up. The first is to let ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Resolve to Be Happy This Year - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jan DeniseResolve to Be Happy This Year Life is about falling down and learning from it, getting up and starting again. And if that doesn't sound like fun to you, just watch a baby do it. Better yet, let the baby wrap his little fingers around yours and help him learn to walk. Look into his ...
Views: 1341(2 votes) - The Golden Rule: Treat Others as You Want to be Treated - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2014 from Angel QuintanaI'll admit it... I lost my cool last week. I had a technical malfunction with my merchant accounts and let's just say, it wasn't pretty. I'm not proud of my behavior, so I'm trying to make amends with the universe by sharing how important The Golden Rule is and how to achieve your best results ...
Views: 1341 - 10 Ways To Improve Your Life Outlook For A More Positive And Purposeful Future - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Lisa ColbertLife is for the most part a challenge, and as it brings us expected and unexpected ups and downs, we can take some control of our lives through our thoughts. Ultimately we are the constructors of our reality, often without doing so consciously. Moving to a more conscious thought practice can ...
Views: 1340(3 votes) - peace of mind in life - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat is peace of mind? How do you achieve peace of mind in life? Peace of mind is the absence of worry, stress, and anxiety. When your mind is tranquil and serene, then you are in control of your thoughts and emotions. In short, peace of mind or what some call inner peace is achieved when you ...
Views: 1340 - Who programmed your subconscious mind - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Dia ThabetWho programmed your subconscious mind How did your beliefs and opinions become ingrained in you? Did some people affect the way you think? Who programmed your subconscious mind? You probably know that thoughts are power. You also probably know that opinions and beliefs are formed because ...
Views: 1340(4 votes) - Dear Dr. Romance: I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am writing because I am surrounded by negative people and thoughts, including my family. I have no support structure. I hide from neighbors so people won't ask questions. During the day I am on the computer being as proactive as I can. My question is I ...
Views: 1339 - Help To Control Anger - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonAnger is a natural response that we all experience. Some of us feel this emotion more frequently than others. Similarly, some of us control our emotions better than others. Anger leaves a bad taste in your mouth in the sense that it transmits a lingering feeling of negativity. The ...
Views: 1339 - If You Want to Succeed, Do This! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Rand GolletzThis is one of the questions I hear most: "What one thing or one recommendation can you tell me that will have a huge impact on my life?" My answer is always the same: Accept 100% responsibility for everything in your life. It sounds obvious, but it's one of those recommendations that's easier ...
Views: 1339 - Keeping the Spark Alive in Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Sukhjiwan SinghKeeping the Spark Alive in Your Marriage If you ever find yourself in an airplane and suddenly, the air-mask falls from the ceiling; do you know what to do? An announcement breaks the silent fear of everyone around and commands that everyone must secure their air-masks immediately. If you are ...
Views: 1339 - Cowboy or Business Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezAre you running your business like some sort of “Lone Ranger”, anonymously and heroically facing off the hazards around you, hopefully with at least one friend who can help you out occasionally? This is quite common in the entrepreneurial world, and I will never deny that some cowboys do gain ...
Views: 1338 - How Freedom Redefines Routine - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisSometimes our life changes in the most unexpected ways! Recently a client of mine shared an amazing shift in perspective that has totally transformed her life! I’m sure many of us can relate to her story: The Drain Game Christina is a married and working mom of 2 small children, embroiled in ...
Views: 1338 - The Cold Turkey Remedy - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Daniyar Aha“You can do it, if you believe you can.” Napoleon Hill You have tried to quit a few times. Or maybe many times. It does not matter. What is important is that it hasn’t worked. Even more important is that you are reading these words now, which means ...
Views: 1338 - Woldwide Epidemic - be aware - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Angela Schulz-HenkeA worldwide epidemic is spreading at breakneck speed! There are fears that billions of individuals are infected with in the next 10 years. Here are the main symptoms of this viral disease: 1 - The tendency to let themselves be guided by their own intuition rather than by fear, forced ideas ...
Views: 1338 - You Are the Expert on You! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from wendy dolberNo one knows you as well as you know yourself. You possess a wealth of information going back perhaps to before you were even born. You know exactly what makes you tick, what you are attracted to and repelled by, what energizes you and deflates you, what is good for you and not good for you. ...
Views: 1338 - Helping Life Coaches Overcome the Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaThe other day I was talking to a life coach who expressed a deep fear of failure. This caused me some concern because I have run across so many life coaches who had the same fear. Usually a coach has had a lot of experience in some area and has decided to go into business for themselves so ...
Views: 1337 - Launching Lunch - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathleen JuhlDo you know what you really think of yourself? I thought that I did. I have been at this a long time. I read books, meditate, think positive thoughts receive daily emails containing just such inspiration. Then in an instant one afternoon the startling underlying beliefs popped up out of my ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Navigating the Transitions In Your Life Part One - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineLife Transitions Written by Randi G. Fine Life is a series of beginnings and endings. Seasons change; trees blossom and then go barren, flowers bloom and then go dormant, day turns to night, years begin and they end, we are born and we die. Endings are not sudden, nor are beginnings. They ...
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