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- Time Worth - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Blag GanThere comes a time when people need to decide on what their priorities are. It sometimes come down to what is needed the most. The rest that do not meet the standards are left to be unaccomplished. This is where success differs from one person to another. The say that there are two kinds of ...
Views: 1239(3 votes) - What Would (Insert Name of Favorite Action Hero) Do? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Noelle NelsonYour most recent attempt to persuade your boss of how much you deserve that raise/bonus/perk landed in the unfathomable depths of his “No way no how” with barely a ripple. You are depressed, disgusted, and yes - truth be told - massaging your hurt ego with liberal doses of self-pity. Which ...
Views: 1238 - Discover How To Set Goals Using The Ridiculous Life Insights. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Praveen benThe person, who is setting goals in life, proving that, he is living, a purposeful life.He is, an embodiment of belief, and determination. Purposeful life gives,immense satisfaction. The person who is setting goals in life proving that he is living a purposeful life. He is an embodiment of ...
Views: 1237 - The Past is the Past - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Val WilcoxEveryone has a past. Some parts of it may be wonderful and other parts may harbor painful memories. You have come to accept what has been. You realize that holding onto shame, blame or guilt will not allow peace with your past. Mistakes were learning experiences that can serve you in moving ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Enlightening Experiences - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Andres LaraThose ups and downs, trials and tribulations you are experiencing right now are supposed to enlighten you.... they are supposed to instill wisdom in you. Yet you won’t become wise merely by going through a lot, but rather by your willingness to be taught by those occurrences. You need to ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - How To Manage Problem Employees In The Workforce - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Sophie EaganNo one wants to work with difficult people, and in a small office environment it can be especially challenging. The company and everyone involved loses when problem employees don’t embrace the leadership vision and company direction. Worse yet are the problems that occur when a difficult ...
Views: 1236 - It's Just a Shoe! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kate Bares-CochrunAre you one of those people who feels a bit anxious when things get really, reaaaaaallly good? Do you habitually cover your proverbial head, waiting for the other shoe to drop? Ugh. Don't you just hate that? It's one thing to be awake and aware that the unexpected does and will occur, but to go ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - My Unsubscribe Rate Dropped By 50% - Here Is Why... - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from ling wongLong story short - my kid gave me the Frozen Treatment. Here is the long story: This personal experience has a few poignant lessons that I hope, will open up space for you. If you have been struggling with doing a lot of busywork but getting patchy results; if you feel like you are losing ...
Views: 1236 - Replace Your Self-Criticism with Self-Compassion! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Georgiana CarollusDo you believe that you need to be hard on yourself in order to succeed? Do you think showing yourself compassion is a weakness and only a feel-good way to coddle yourself? Would you change your mind about this if you learned that self-compassion can increase your sense of well-being and ability ...
Views: 1236 - Step Up or Step Off - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Dave NealAs we step into spring, I’ve been thinking about people stepping up. There’s a lot of it going on around us, it seems, positive signs that even in the toughest economic winters people are as resilient as ever. Of course, that’s the nature of “tough times,” isn’t it? We all have a greater ...
Views: 1236(8 votes) - Who is to blame? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonWho is to blame? One statement that always makes me laugh is when I hear someone say "You made me do it" or "You made me mad". DO you see anything comically wrong with these statements? Certainly when uttered as children those statements seem apropos. But I outgrew childhood in my childhood ...
Views: 1236 - Are you creating Greatness? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezOne of the political slogans of 2016 is “Make America Great”. But, how do you make a country great? Who makes the country great? What makes a country great? When and Why? And HOW? These are the questions school teachers ask students all the time, and we adults have to do the same. As ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - 7 Tips to boost your confidence - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Anne GallowayEverybody experiences a lack of confidence at some time in their life but with the right tools and techniques, you can overcome this. Follow the 7 tips below and watch your confidence grow: 1. Think about what confidence means to you and clarify it in writing. Then make a detailed list of ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Coping with Critics - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: No one likes to be criticized, fairly or not. It’s always difficult to deal with, and it can hurt. Because I’m a writer of books and columns, and because I’ve lectured, appeared on radio and TV, I am sometimes recognized in public. I’m glad ...
Views: 1235 - How to become persistent - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Dia ThabetAre you persistent? Do you do whatever it takes to achieve your goals? Do you know what the power of persistence can do? How to become persistent? For the past three weeks or so, the Egyptian people have been persistent to achieve their goals to gain freedom, to topple Hosni Mubarak and his ...
Views: 1235 - Make Decisions About Setting Goals On Your Own - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Christa HerzogWhen you make a decision about setting a goal for yourself, make sufficient research to be able to build an efficient plan targeted to reach your gaol, but do not discuss it with friends and family. Do not rely on anyone but yourself when you make a decision, which will change your life. If you ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Tune Into The POWER of Targeted Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Jack Nadel“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no person can sincerely try to help another without helping him or herself.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Revolution, Disease, Starvation… Every day we are bombarded with problems that seem to defy solution. We are puzzled and upset by ...
Views: 1235(6 votes) - Turning Your Biggest Problem into Success - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2017 from Maria Khalife"The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year." ~ John Foster Dulles We hope this doesn’t come as a shock to some of you, but there just isn’t any such thing as a pain-free, problem-free life. We hear about ...
Views: 1235 - A Different Perspective - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from mandie crawfordA Different Perspective on Getting the Contract or Making the Sale Networking is great, and can provide us with many contacts. Out of those contacts, if we follow-up properly we will have several potential customers that we will meet with to ‘show our wares’ or provide quotes for services ...
Views: 1234 - Find Your Own Tempo In Golf And Repeat It Consistently - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonYou will often hear professionals say that when you deviate from your own tempo you get into trouble. They say this because it is a very true fact of golf. We do each have our own rhythm and tempo and it is hard to change that. Not only is it difficult to change your natural tempo, it's also ...
Views: 1234 - Staying Power - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou are totally getting closer to your goals. You are feeling better because you are taking action, being aware and following through and these are very important elements for success. Remember to be kind to yourself and do not expect perfection. There may be days when everything you ...
Views: 1234(6 votes) - What Anger Management is Not - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Jason MagillToday I was reminded of my own anger while driving.I don't get angry that easily or that often. Luckily I know what tools work for me when I start noticing anger wanting to show it's ugly face. Like I've told many clients, it's called Anger Management, not Anger Cure. This is an important ...
Views: 1234 - Why Affirmations Don't Work - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostAffirmations aren't all created equal. Some are naturally better than others. However, most people do not use affirmations correctly. 95% of those that use affirmations fail to produce significant results. It’s really sad because they wonder why they’re not getting the results they want. If you ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Delegate for Less - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Traci BrosmanWritten by Traci Brosman In my article, Knowing When to Delegate, we discussed several questions you should ask yourself so that you know when it is time to get help in your small business. Below you will find four ways you can hire or outsource tasks that you do not enjoy and that will free ...
Views: 1233 - Feeling Overwhelmed? 4 Body/Mind Steps To Change Your Life (Step 3) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Rita HickmanOut of all the goals and objectives, most people really just want to feel happy and fulfilled; to feel good. And the question most people have is…how do I do that? How do I know what will make me happy? How do I choose the right path? After all, you can have all the desire and energy in the ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - JUPITER IN CAPRICORN 2020: The Sacred Tremor of the Universe Pulsates in the Center of Each and Every Being - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser and see all the visuals and activate all the links: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=140&fbclid=IwAR0iKi96Aa8xrS4gourNGdOj1rhfDmajqdWn7H14fEarS6y7uZ1mDBSCZlw “The venerated Shakti, source of energy, opens her eyes and the universe is reabsorbed ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Bloom - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning my friends….. George (my husband) and I have been talking recently about moving some plants around. He said that this time of year is good for moving plants because they go dormant. I guess it is a kind of sleep for plants, trees, shrubs and bears. Some of our foliage has ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - Truth Vs. Encoded Belief - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Smith PublicityWe can only truly act in our self-interest when we are responding appropriately to objective truth, not belief. Belief has no boundaries, no limits, and is founded on hope. Truth is finite—with immoveable boundaries and absolute limits—and is founded on scientific fact. Those of us who assume ...
Views: 1233 - Set Backs in the guise of Progress..... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Dawn K AldrichThe days of waiting until we get home to make calls, read our mail, enjoy dinner and perhaps some family time are just about over. One night while relaxing with my family, I looked around smiling, enjoying the moment of having some quality time watching TV with them. Well, the smile faded as I ...
Views: 1230 - The Beauty Way - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Devaa Haley MitchellWhen we experience something truly beautiful, it can open-up the universe and allow grace to bathe us in Her sweet embrace. Whether it be an incredibly gorgeous landscape, the smell of a rose in full bloom, an exquisite piece of music, or a delicious mouth-watering bite, when the senses are ...
Views: 1230 - What Are Your Beliefs and Aspirations? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Rand GolletzA number of years ago, I documented my values and beliefs regarding how I want to live my life. It was a valuable exercise. Documenting these things, however, is not nearly as important as comparing them to my actual behavior and actions. That exercise has created many “Holy sh**” moments for ...
Views: 1230 - ***Why Companies Don't Want You To Improve - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Kevin BurnsIf I were to ask you for one good reason why any company wouldn't want you to get better at sales, better at customer service, improve your communication skills, study leadership, become more productive or just be a nicer person, could you answer that question? Do you think you could come up ...
Views: 1229 - Are you a Problem-Keeper or an Answer-Seeker? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Vickie ChampionNo one, regardless of class, profession, or location, can say that the current financial crisis is not having an impact on them. Yet, when I say to people that we need to repair our relationships with money first, they just look a bit uncomfortable and shrug their shoulders. A while back, an ...
Views: 1229 - Certain Points That Newbies Must Note as They Seek To Make Money Online - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghOn a daily basis, many people browse through a lot of web pages with the intention of making money online. Finally, they end up getting involved in ventures which are new — or quite new to them. This group of people can be referred to as “newbies”. And this article attempts to pin-point certain ...
Views: 1229 - Be In The Moment - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Frances LucasDays are not just made up of mornings, afternoons and evenings. They are moments of time in our lives that we choose to do certain things. We work, we spend time with our family and friends, we worship. These moments in time are not to be taken advantage of. Each thing we do is something we can ...
Views: 1228(2 votes) - How to become more Productive - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from cedric riceThe man or woman who wants to get more out of life strives to become more productive. When we think of productivity we normally think of a workplace contribution but productivity can apply to our hobbies and also to sport. When we talk about being more productive we are talking about getting ...
Views: 1228 - Come to the Edge... - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Natalie ManorCome to the Edge by Guillaume Apollinaire “Come to the edge.” he said. “We can't. We're afraid.” they said. “Come to the edge.” he said. “We can't. We will fall!” they said. “Come to the edge.” he said. And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. This poem is a favorite of ...
Views: 1227 - Create a Better Life - The First Step Is to Expect ! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Margarita Elena RogersIt has been said many times, that if you think you are going to win, you're right, and if you think you are going to lose, you are right too! That is a very profound statement when you ponder it and it is essential to internalize it if you want to create a better life. The difference between ...
Views: 1227 - How to Be Happy - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Sarah Lambert“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” – Democritus I once met a woman who had a little dog. The dog was very sweet and quiet, and wore a yellow uniform that said “Therapy Dog” in block letters. I was impressed by it’s patience, ...
Views: 1227 - Is it Your Mood or Your Attitude? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Noelle NelsonThe baby cried half the night, you couldn’t soothe her, the two hours sleep you got left you cranky and out of sorts when you got up to go to work. Or perhaps it was that tooth that’s been bothering you that kept you tossing and turning, or your mate who snored incessantly, or the neighbors’ ...
Views: 1227 - Your Surest Path to Greater Success and Friendship - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Kare AndersonI got this strange idea in eighth grade. To run for student body president is not a surprising decision for most outgoing, popular people. But I was neither. In fact I tended to daydream, read books that were not on the required list, and sit in the table at the far corner of the cafeteria with ...
Views: 1227 - The Average Joe - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Marlene PardoWhy am I here? What is my purpose? These are questions that humans have always asked themselves, but somehow most think that they are unique in not having the answers. We look around us and it seems as if most people are purposefully zipping around life, striving, but sure in their knowledge ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - The journey versus the destination. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vickie GriffithEvery morning on my daily walk with our two dogs, Sparky walks nicely by my side. Surrey, on the other hand, pulls and pulls, straight ahead, tight on the leash. If I walk faster she pulls harder. She may not know where she is going, but she knows she needs to get there faster. When we stop ...
Views: 1226 - The Other Face of Catastrophe - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Laurie PappasDisaster happens! Severe tornadoes and the Mississippi River flooding are the latest in a long line of environmental catastrophes. Lost or damaged homes, human life, possessions and crops have, once again, brought despair to human beings who urgently need a way to cope with the adversity that ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Training in MLM – Do You Believe You Can Achieve Success? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Ewen ChiaDo you believe you can achieve success in your network marketing business? In this article, I will be giving some training in MLM, where I will be sharing why it is vital that you believe you can be successful. By the end of the article, I hope that you will have a change in perspective if you ...
Views: 1226 - 7 Tips on How to Be Happy. - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Carly CooperHappiness is a choice. It doesn’t come from having more money, more stuff or from other people. It comes from inside you. From focusing on things you want, being grateful for what you already have and choosing peace instead of needing to always be right. Happy people live fulfilling, inspiring ...
Views: 1225 - Close, Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Things get easier as we keep aiming towards our goals. It may not seem like it because we aren't always as clear as we imagine on what these are. We generally have more ideas than we do exacts. Ideas get us started but exacts keep us going (and committed). They also enable us to accelerate our ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - The Battle is in Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from cedric riceThe biggest problems that we have in our lives originate in our minds. We may think that we have problems with people but the issues that we have with people are no more important than we allow them to be. The best way to combat anger is with kindness. It will squelch out anger like a blanket ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Balanced Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning to all…. This morning I started the day by ushering out a few family members….one by one they left to fulfill their daily obligations. I realize more and more that it is not the “job” we have or where we go; it is what we do with that job and what we do where we go. I kiss ...
Views: 1225 - Who’s Running Who? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Sharice HarrisWho’s Running Who? “Whenever I climb I am followed by a Dog called ‘Ego’ -Friedrich Nietzche Learning how-to love and accept ourselves at any given time is a never ending course in self-mastery. With the ever looming super-ego spouting out more than 3000 adverts filled with subconscious ...
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