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THE RACE 2 #seedtract
GET SET (the place of preparation.)
In a race when everyone is on the block, the next instruction is “GET SET”. To get set means to be ready, to prepare, to be vigilant because the race is about to start.
In life’s race, everyone needs to get set for the race. ... Views: 1212
“Success is the Progressive Realization of a Worthy Ideal.”
Spending last summer in the French Riviera working for a multi billionaire, I was surrounded by glitz, glamour, and what most people might consider “success.” I watched as hoards of tourists come in from the cruise ships, posing in ... Views: 1212
There is nothing more important to us than our relationships because without them we wouldn’t be the person that we are. The people we share our world with have great value for us. Even when they may not seem to agree with the way we think or who we are. They are providing us with contrast and ... Views: 1211
Question:
I have a lot of trouble with living in this time. I don't think this is how life was meant to be. I am nearly finished an engineering degree, and soon I'll be working at redesigning some gadget that nobody really needed in the first place, making money to buy things I don't want but ... Views: 1210
It's fairly well known in motivational circles and sporting circles… The story of Roger Bannister, the first person to break the four minute mile - or as they say it in the track and field arena, to run the sub-four minute mile.
What a lot of people don't know is what went on to make that ... Views: 1210
Let's get this out on the table being skinny does not mean one is healthy and neither is being fat, overweight or obese. Lately there has been a resurgence on the topic of being overweight and the health implications. Over the years, studies have linked various diseases to being overweight or ... Views: 1210
Knowing how to manifest has made all of the difference in my success. You see, when I started my business, I didn’t have much in the way of financial resources (aka money). Yet, I had all of these big dreams and desires and hopes for them to all come into my life.
There was so much I wanted ... Views: 1209
Some of us think holding on makes us strong;
but sometimes it is letting go.
-Hermann Hesse, Poet
I strongly suggest you read Part 1 of this series:.
http://www.jamesmapes.com/how-to-let-go-of-the-rope-part-1
FYI: (The Conscious Mind=The Rider; The Unconscious Mind=The ... Views: 1209
Self-Image is the way you think about yourself. Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. Self- confidence is the way you act.
A Very wise woman once said - Some will, some won’t, so what – Next! Move on - Many people take rejection so personally and let it knock their confidence. ... Views: 1209
At the beginning of every year, so many people set “resolutions” for the year ahead, hoping to create some, or massive personal change.
In a very insightful article by Ray Williams (published in Psychology Today), he mentioned that by the month of February, most people have started to ... Views: 1209
Love:Strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties; attraction; affection felt by lovers; affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests; warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion; the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration; unselfish loyal and ... Views: 1208
Developing mental toughness is not easy. However, with the right information and a motivation to succeed, you will be able to develop this through your own efforts.
In this article I will discuss the benefits of possessing a mental toughness, and I will also provide you with some mental ... Views: 1208
When you show genuine respect to people, they will most likely respect you and trust you in return. There's no magic with it. It is just the way it is. Respect is the foundation of trust. And most of the times, people will do business with someone who respects them – someone whom they trust. As ... Views: 1207
In the movie, Forrest Gump, Forrest quotes his mother, who said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get."
I don't know about you, but I'd like to have some idea about what I'm going to get. Life is rarely as sweet as a box of chocolates, and it can be a ... Views: 1207
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~Mary Engelbreit
Three Attitude changes to create success and happiness in our life:
1. Love what you do. This seems like a no-brainer yet I can't tell you how many people I talk to every day ... Views: 1207
You now know yourself better than most people ever will. So, what do you do with this new found knowledge? First, ask yourself if you have enough fire in your belly to proceed as an entrepreneur in your own business. If you do, you will most likely be highly successful and will enjoy your ... Views: 1207
It's not hard to imagine. You've probably done it yourself. You're on a cross-country car trip with the family. After ten hours or so, and just a couple of bathroom breaks in that time, you've decided that you can't drive anymore. You look over to the passenger seat where your spouse has been ... Views: 1206
When we explore change or adopting a new lifestyle or reaching a particular goal we start with a thought. With that thought we can mold our minds to achieve anything we desire. With that said, it really all starts with “state of mind” and how we feel about ourselves.
Positive, positive, ... Views: 1206
We have the power to explore, experiment and dream toward tomorrow. I’ve found that power to consider my tomorrows is part of what gives me a growth oriented point of view.
For me, a big part of self-growth is about exploring my awareness of what I’m grateful for. My attitude of gratitude, ... Views: 1205
Words that describe nonsense in the dictionary include pointless, meaningless, irritating, disrespectful, obnoxious. Nonsense is words or actions that others don’t understand. Doing or saying things that seem illogical. In my experience, nothing is really illogical. If it seems illogical I don’t ... Views: 1205
Who are you really?
When you talk to someone, or listen to someone, what perspective are you doing that from? I’m not talking about being a friend, a parent, a lover or even a nemesis; these are roles we play throughout our lives. I am talking about your true core, your personal truth, the ... Views: 1205
I was broadcasting in the company of several legendary marketers… Really, a dream come true…
And it came my turn to comment on “enthusiasm”. And while I have much to say on the topic and your weal-being, HoloMagic in the moment had gifted us with the company of a very special achiever, so I ... Views: 1205
“The folks who hate you, they don’t know you.”, Barack Obama said this Super Bowl Sunday 2011. I was just watching part of the interview Fox TV’s, Bill O’Reilly had with US President Obama. A question Bill O’Reilly asked, got me to thinking. O’Reilly asked the President if it bothered him that ... Views: 1204
When it comes to living really well, many confuse doing so with looking good, feeling good, or having the goods. This leads people to chase after such goods as fake tans, plastic surgery, feel good drugs, virtual friendships, the mansion on the hill—preferably overlooking the water, making and ... Views: 1204
Panic attack disorders can make your life very hard to live, and can even turn into social anxiety disorders like agoraphobia if they go untreated.
In this article I would like to give you the top 3 panic attack disorder mistakes that people make, and how to avoid them.
To start with, if ... Views: 1204
When Carly Fiorina became the CEO of Hewlett-Packard years ago, she lamented that the culture had become one in which “anyone can say ‘no,’ but nobody can say ‘yes.’” How decisions are made is a significant part of any company’s culture. Like Ms. Fiorina, most executives wrestle with the ... Views: 1204
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Another destination - by Suzanne Montpetit author of The Thought Factor learning to debate with the inner self
We seem to come and go all the time, but have we ever seen death as another destination? Death is a place of being just like going to the store, your job, learning and loving. All destinations can be internal as external where we can choose and choose again how we want to get there full steam. ... Views: 1203
A satisfied, motivated team of employees and distributors all working towards a common goal of company growth and profits will energize the organization for financial and spiritual success.
Over the next several blog articles we’ll be featuring the details of these ten absolutely critical ... Views: 1203
Before I begin talking about affirmations and how to use them to assist you in your weight loss journey, I want to briefly discuss mindset. It is important that you think about this journey as a lifestyle change, not self deprivation. If you view the effort to lose weight as a “diet” or as ... Views: 1203
Many people ask whether narcissists can change or benefit from therapy. Because narcissists see the cause of their problems as external due to their defenses of denial, distortion, and projection, their ability to look at themselves introspectively is limited. Thus, they don’t often come to ... Views: 1203
On Stage…Off Stage
Ok.
It’s time for the big meeting.
Straighten your tie.
Check your hair.
Take a deep breath.
On goes the biggest smile and…
“Hello there! How are you today…”
And you’re off and running.
Ever seen this before?
Ever been this before?
It’s like ... Views: 1202
We hurry around trying to accomplish everything we’ve committed ourselves to, packing as much as possible into our schedules as we plummet through the day. Pushing ourselves to get from place to place on time while looking professional and in control is exhausting. The stress not only shows on ... Views: 1202
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then ... Views: 1202
Whenever you decide to try a fresh idea or a new-fangled way of living it instantly has the ability to stir up feelings of angst and worry. What if I can’t do it? What if I’m not successful? There’s certainly no time like the present to instill faith in yourself that you too can be a winner ... Views: 1201
Successful relationships and results are built on trust.
Lack of trust is the underlying issue, in unresolved conflicts. Either a team member doesn’t trust that it is safe, for instance to voice their opinion, or a manager doesn’t trust a team member with a decision, for example by being ... Views: 1201
Attitude might not exactly be everything when dealing with conflict management, but it sure plays a big part. The most productive attitude in addressing disputes, especially in the initial stages, is one of letting go of resentment toward the other party. Regardless of what events have ... Views: 1200
It’s O-dark early and the only thing worse than climbing out of bed is getting fired (and that’s debatable). Ever have one of those first morning thoughts and if yes, do you have them often? Well, do I have good news for you! This is how you can change that:
1. Upon opening your eyes or ... Views: 1199
Do you live in the past? How do you free yourself from the past?
There is no individual that hasn’t experienced pain or sadness as this is a normal thing in life. However, some stay living in the past for a long time. As life goes on, it becomes harder for them to overcome these negative ... Views: 1199
“If you cannot be positive then at least be quiet.” Joel Osteen
In her book, You Don’t Have to Go Home From Work Exhausted!, Anne McGee-Cooper explains that there are four chances during the day to recharge energy levels: “getting ready for work, commuting to work, eating lunch, and commuting ... Views: 1199
I am writing about this subject matter because it affects all of us on a daily basis. Each day we transform ourselves through our thoughts, actions or a life event. The people around us may be a strong influence on the types of changes we wish to make.
The transformation process affects any ... Views: 1199
What's the price of your self-esteem?
It seems that most of my friends echo a theme that I have often heard repeated in so many ways in social settings and in numerous support and help groups.
What echoes in my ear is that everyone seems to feel shame on some level. Why is this? Certainly ... Views: 1199
A friend emailed me the other day and confided that after hearing so many "successful" people talk about the concept of playing small, she wondered if maybe we were. We've both chased big success and found that instead of finding that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, all we really did was ... Views: 1198
Sometimes life throws us opportunities that are way out of our comfort zone, but last week I realized that if you really want to take your business, relationships or life to the next level you’ve got to Step Up and Step In, or Step Out.
I hopped on a plane to Asheville, North Carolina to ... Views: 1198
In life, there are those things we need, and those things we desire. Where we really screw ourselves up is when suddenly the things we desire, in our minds become things we need.
Needs are those things that provide for our daily existence – food, water, shelter. Human love and companionship can ... Views: 1198
The Two Main Goals of Personal Development
By
Bill Cottringer
“Small daily improvements are the key to staggering long-term results.” ~Anonymous.
Our personal development efforts in learning, growing and improving are aimed at increasing two very important capacities: (a) our ... Views: 1198
One of the biggest complaints men give to me quite often when it comes to attracting women is that there simply isn’t that many available women where they currently live.
While this rarely is the case, what is true is that where they currently live there aren’t that many available ... Views: 1198
In the years I have been involved in Internet Marketing, there is one activity a great many people avoid; building their opt in subscriber list. This is a huge mistake and likely the primary reason the majority of people who attempt to utilize the power of the Internet to market their businesses ... Views: 1198
It’s 2020, not just a new year, but a new decade, which means it’s probably a fairly safe bet that a lot of people will be thinking about topics such as organization and productivity. These often go hand in hand. It’s not just about superficial neatness.
A tidy desk does not necessarily equal ... Views: 1197
The truck was packed to the brim. The other two trucks accompanying us were also full. We were on our way to a remote lake near Lake Tahoe in California. We'd been planning this trip for a month but my mate had been talking about it for over a year. Loon Lake was the destination and he wanted to ... Views: 1196
Pick up one of the popular self-help books written on the topic of achievement in the last 10 years and chances are you will find a thick section devoted to ‘visioning’. That’s the process of creating a visual picture of what you want to achieve. While knowing what you want to achieve is ... Views: 1196