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- The Genie in You - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2021 from Charles HeinekeThere’s a genie deep within you; He’s been there from the start. He’s not in some old dusty lamp; He lives within your heart. He’ll grant you all your wishes; Make every dream come true; For you alone command him– He does what you say “Do!”. You tell him through your feelings; Not ...
Views: 827 - The Gift Of Listening - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Marsha EganEveryone likes to think they’re a good listener. Do you think you are? Why do you think that? How often when you are listening are you actively taking in what is being said, and how often are you mentally forming your response and waiting for your turn to speak? From the opposite ...
Views: 1386 - The Gift of Magnanimity - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2018 from Sharon ShoresWhat is magnanimity? Here are some quotes. “We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” ~ Abraham Lincoln “If you happened to be born on third base, you didn't rub it in the face of the guy who wasn't even born in the stadium. Self-interest was generally checked at ...
Views: 1173 - 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: 1346 - 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: 1231 - THE GREMLIN MONSTER - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Adrienne MarksThis monster, for that truly is what it is, sabotages us in so many ways. This Gremlin Monster is the voice that wakes you at 3 in the morning with scorn and doubt and puts fear into your brain and tells you how you can’t do something, or why you shouldn’t do something. This voice can be ...
Views: 1441 - The Happiness Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from iain leggWhen it comes to feeling happy and content, your attitude plays an important role. A negative attitude keeps you focused on the negative side of your situation. You spend more time thinking about what you don’t have; the opportunities you missed out on, the terrible things that have ...
Views: 1276 - The Haunting How’s- Attracting Abundance When You Don’t Know How. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Vickie GriffithA child tears a sheet of paper out of her spiral notebook folding the corners precisely making a beautiful aero-dynamic paper airplane. Her vivid imagination explores her dream of someday, flying a huge airplane to distant destinations. She does not know how she will become a pilot but she ...
Views: 1172 - The Heart of Business is Providing Great Customer Service - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from kristie kennedyAs the world turns on its axel our society is moving forward at a break neck pace due to technological advances. These innovative solutions are great on one hand yet are also a main culprit to diminishing customer service experiences. It is time to change the way we do business in the new ...
Views: 1703 - The Hierarchy of Speaking, Communication and Self-Expression. - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Eric StoneIn the spirit of leaving dormant any Deipnophobia, which is strangely enough the fear of dinner conversations, I’d like to discuss the subject of hierarchy when it comes to speaking and communication. In my view, there’s a vastly unexplored or undistinguished hierarchy to communication, speaking ...
Views: 829 - The High Cost of Playing The "Blame Game” - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Meiyoko TaylorHave you ever met someone that just blamed their lack of success on everyone or everything but themselves? Maybe you used to be that person. Perhaps, you still are that person. If you are, don't fret because there is definitely hope for you. I used to be the very thing I am writing to you about! ...
Views: 1021 - The High Priestess Tarot Card Reversed - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from MarVeena MeekWhen this card is shown it says a lot of things about your state of mind and being. You are not trusting your self, or being very resourceful. You are depending on others to do things that you should be doing your self. This is a good time to call back your power from those who have taken it ...
Views: 5751 - The Impact of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from Robert KightI am going to ask you to do several things before reading further into this article. First, I want you to listen to your thoughts and then make a note of what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative? Now let's say you are walking down the street with these ...
Views: 843 - The Impact of Masculine and Feminine Energy Traits in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseOne of the benefits of my profession is that you have the opportunity to be introduced to a good number of different approaches and ideas in terms of making the most out of your life. About two months ago I had one such opportunity at a meeting of New Jersey Professional Coaches Association I ...
Views: 1082 - The Importance of Down Time in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDown time; the bottom line is you have to have it to function at full capacity. Slowing down and putting your feet up is one of the essential elements to living a well-balanced lifestyle. Allowing yourself time to be calm, time to unwind and time to reflect is a precious commodity and it ...
Views: 1480 - The Importance Of Killing Off Self-Importance - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright What every single person on earth does, is to make other people wrong for the intentions that they imagined were behind acts that were done. Actual acts often happen, they are what is real. But the degree of significance that is assigned to that act, the meaning that is assigned to ...
Views: 1594 - The importance of promoting the innovation process - by There are certain things that drive the economy from almost every perspective. The innovation process is definitely one of those factors. Any great idea starts with an innovative business plan that a group of people brings to life. The more unique an idea is, the more likely it is to grow old ...
Views: 131 - The Importance of Reflection - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Wisdoms TorchThe Importance of Reflection Reflection is an important process that successful leaders and achievers have used to learn from the past. Reflection is a way of making learning conscious, to get to the heart of the matter, the core, the absolute truth. What is reflection? It is more than ...
Views: 1134 - The Importance of Space, Trust & Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie Johnson‘TRUST and HAVE FUN’ has long been a motto of mine yet it's sometimes necessary to remind myself of this! To remind myself that if I’m not feeling good or having fun and trusting in myself to do the right things, I’m sabotaging myself – worrying about all the things that aren’t getting done ...
Views: 1228 - The Importance of Trust & Patience during Times of Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2020 from Cate LeachIt may seem counterintuitive to have any trust when it comes to business ventures during this time of crisis. This may be especially true if you have suffered setbacks that are related to somebody that you trust who is not coping well with current circumstances. The importance of patience and ...
Views: 879 - The information technology (IT) disconnect - by The bad news: There is a huge disconnect between the average IT professional and the other groups in most organizations.
The good news: there is a simple solution.
Disconnection
The average IT professional is extremely busy. With all the systems we support, the applications we develop, ...
Views: 113 - The Inspirational Quotes Method to Being Mentally Fit, Super Successful and Having a Great Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from George VlismasForgive me – but I couldn't resist. While writing this post on mental fitness and a positive attitude, I felt compelled to throw in some inspirational quotes. Not only were they super relevant, but also because they’ve helped me greatly in my life, and ultimately, they are the distilled ...
Views: 1296 - The Journey To Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Ardiv JauhariThe Start Of My Journey To Success. Every person has got that certain point in life where they just have to grab a hold of the steering wheel and completely turn their life to a entirely new direction. There could be several reason that would trigger it, but I’m willing to bet that the ...
Views: 1109 - 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: 1232 - The Joy of Being a Rookie - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Julia JamesA few years ago a friend invited me to play disc golf with a group of his disc golfing buddies. I like trying new things and I like throwing a Frisbee around in a park with friends, even though I am not very good at it. I accidentally learned about disc golfing many years prior. I thought I ...
Views: 1163 - The Keys to Earning Respect - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from cedric riceI am sure that you all have heard the old adage that if you want respect you have to earn it. That saying is so true but I want to add onto it from the things that I have learned during my life experiences. You have to earn it, give it, and demand it all at the same time. If you do these things ...
Views: 1902 - The Kindness Alternative - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Lucy Grace YaldezianThere were three bumper stickers on the huge, black SUV. The one I could read the most easily said, “Your mortgage is not my responsibility.” As I pulled alongside the SUV at a stoplight, I absently glanced at the driver. Fierce eyes in a scowling face met mine with such a glare that it ...
Views: 991 - The Latest Scandal in the Catholic Church - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorA quick Google search shows a listing of ten examples of scandals in the Catholic Church. Yes, scandal’s presence from the past to the very present day is all-pervasive. Most of us would probably associate the word secrecy to the topic of scandal, though it’s very meaning includes the word ...
Views: 879 - The Lazy Man's Way of Smashing Bad Habits and Regaining Total Control (1 of 2) - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Harry Warman--------------------------- HAVE YOU GIVEN UP ON LIFE? --------------------------- How many times have you tried to break bad habits, and after several attempt just "thrown in the towel"? How often have you promised to change a compulsive behavior, only to find the difficulty of change is ...
Views: 1280 - The Lazy Man's Way of Smashing Bad Habits and Regaining Total Control (2 of 2) - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Harry Warman-------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CONSISTENTLY HARBOUR IN YOUR MIND CREATES YOUR LIFE -------------------------------------------------------------- Through the power of your mind, working through your senses, you have the ability to accept or reject ...
Views: 1478 - The Link between Combat Veterans and Growing Suicide Rates - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEvery day, 22 veterans take their own lives, mostly because of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, affects one in five combat veterans. Normally, soldiers and civilians alike believe that once a soldier ...
Views: 1260 - THE LIOM AND RABBIT - STORY RETOLD - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from venkat caLONG LONG AGO IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM ALL THE ANIMALS LIVED HAPPILY MONKEY JUMPING FROM TREE TO TREE, DEER RUNNING, BIRDS CHIRPING .THE MAJESTIC LION WAS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE “.HE WAS PROUD AND WOULD ROAR TO KEEP ANIMALS UNDER CONTROL. ALL THE ANIMALS WERE SCARED OF THE LION ONE DAY THE ...
Views: 1466 - The Liveliness of Childhood - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Maria KhalifeYouthfulness is a way of being, and the vitality of the young is frequently enviable. Healthy children embody youthfulness not only because of their age, but because of their natural inclinations which have not yet been shut down, along with the fact that they don’t accept most forms of ...
Views: 1300 - The Logjam - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was speaking with a client earlier today who related a story to me about a river in Louisiana that was jammed full of logs. Nothing was moving in or out. Many strategies were employed to loosen the jam but nobody was able to clear it. Everyone and everything was stuck. Finally someone came ...
Views: 1303 - 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: 1722 - The long, ardous and lonely road to success. - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Marcelo MontecinosI've always been a very creative person that came up with some excellent ideas only to lose interest at not receiving immediate recompense. This made me give up and continue working at a steady job until another great idea got me up and running again. I ended up being 39 years old with a ...
Views: 975 - 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: 1732 - The Magic of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on May 29, 2017 from Laura PutmanWe are made to believe from a very young age that life is full of problems to solve. But what most of us are never taught is that our attitude determines how we perceive life either as problematic or filled with possibilities. Our attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference in ...
Views: 1282 - The Making and Mindset of A Guru - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from MICHAEL EASLEYIt's really not a big secret, but there's a lot of people struggling with starting their own businesses who just aren't "getting it." The first time I ever heard the term "guru" (I'm dating myself here...) it applied to some hippie-type person espousing the answers to life via various forms ...
Views: 709 - The Mindset You Need To BUILD Your Online Business - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Graham OConnorHave you got what it takes to succeed online? I actually believe that everyone has this quality, sometimes it just needs bringing out. So many people get involved in the small details that they forget about the big picture and why they are doing what they are doing in the first place. When ...
Views: 785 - The Money Mind Trick - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Joe VitaleA massage therapist I know asked me if he should start asking people to donate money for his services rather than pay a specific price. He thought the former would be the ultimate demonstration of abundance consciousness. What do you think? Is leaving the payment up to the customer or ...
Views: 1067 - The Most Important Aspect of our Lives - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Jack VorsterThe one thing all of us need to know is that every human creature living on this planet is a spirit with an outer covering of physical matter and that the latter possesses no consciousness as a living entity at all. In other words, if it weren’t for our spirit, there would be no life in our ...
Views: 1287 - The Most Powerful Secret of Lasting Happiness And Success - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenWhen we look at well known successful people, like Bill Harris, James Ray or Anthony Robbins, to name but a few one just sees the icing of the success cake. These people, like many others have arrived at the pinnacle of their careers through two things: Working with solid determination towards ...
Views: 1015 - THE MULTITASKING BUG “To do two things at once is to do neither, ” -- Publilius Syrus. - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2019 from Rahul Kapoor‘Maximising on available time to get more results’ is one of the mantras of today’s generation. Living on the edge and performing 24/7 seems to be an exciting concept but in reality, does multitasking really works? does it bring in the desired outcome? Do people achieve extraordinary results? ...
Views: 880 - The myth of the Complex Woman - Part 3 - The Fertility Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from George ForderThe age cycle, like Shakespeare's Seven ages of man speech, is interesting in a sort of detached way. Far more evident, pervasive and dangerous is the second cycle, The Fertility Cycle. As a female design feature it links in with survival of the fittest, and the notion of planned ...
Views: 1811 - The Naysayer, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Doug GradyI remember several years ago calling on a prospect in California. When I introduced myself over the phone, he asked, “Are you the guy who sings and plays the banjo?” My reputation preceded me, how cool is that? I smiled and said, “Yes, that’s me!” He said, “Uh, yeah, I saw you last year, I don’t ...
Views: 1801 - The Need To Compete - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectEver since we were young, we’ve been asked to compete, to make sure that we’re the best at everything, to ensure that we are always at the top. For most of us, it starts when we’re young; we are told to be the best in class or get first place in sports and stuff like that. We were not taught how ...
Views: 1696 - The New 4 Letter Word… - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyA new word has emerged that we will coin as “The New 4 Letter Word”! This 4 letter word can belittle someone; while at the same time give the user of the word an imaginary since of power. We have found that generally when this word is used it is meant to make the user feel better about ...
Views: 1592 - The New and Improved Mental Diet - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but they’re really not. They’re companions – the hero and the sidekick.” -Laurence Shames ______ One of the most powerful personal programming activities you can engage in is positive self-talk. Be your own cheerleader and talk to ...
Views: 1934 - The New Moon in Libra: Choose Peace, Make Friends, Move Forward - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Ron Archer"Truly successful decision making relies on a balance between deliberate and instinctive thinking." -Malcolm Gladwell Last weekend I was in Provincetown and participated in a fundraiser for the local animal shelter. I met a lot of local dog people there and really enjoyed their company. Today ...
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