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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Self-Judgment is sabotaging your professional efforts learn how to STOP it! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2005 from Connie ButlerThe Single Most Important Reason You Are Not as Effective as You Can Be! I work with clients daily to clarify their efforts toward success and to see what is hobbling them in that process. After over twenty years of this I see over and over again how some form of self-judgment and ...
Views: 2311 - Enjoy Your Nectarine . . . . and remember genuine service and quality product builds a great business - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Keith ReadyI live in an area where there a number of what can be described as the traditional family run corner store. From my perspective, the success and viability of the corner store business is totally dependent on good product, good service and convenience combined with great people working behind and ...
Views: 1185 - Eleven Dollars and a Suitcase of Courage - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2005 from Paula GregorowiczIts funny how we often plug on through life seeing the same people day in and day out and never get to really know who they are. Everyone has their own unique story to tell. Did you know that by telling yours, you could inspire others? Well consider these two recent stories I heard from ...
Views: 987 - Education Is An Investment in Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2005 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. An education is an investment that takes both time and money. It's an intangible commodity, but well worth the cost. At least that's the opinion of Benjamin Franklin who wrote, "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away ...
Views: 7356 - Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2005 from Chet HolmesTimes are tough. The economy is in a constant state of upheaval. Is your company doing better than most? Are you placing greater emphasis on pure performance? If you haven’t maybe it’s time for a serious round of intense corporate soul searching. But do you know how? Business consultant ...
Views: 1514 - Mountain-Moving Momentum - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2005 from Fran BriggsIt can be challenging to think about going to the next level. Especially when you're completely overwhelmed by the thought of taking the next step. Are you catatonic? "Stuck on still"? Moving nowhere, fast? Perfect! You are in excellent position to generate what I call, "mountain-moving ...
Views: 1831 - EQ: Theoretically It’s a Good Idea, but Practically? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2005 from Susan DunnChances are you’ve heard about Emotional Intelligence, the ability to understand and manage the emotions of yourself and others, and to apply this understanding in conjunction with your understanding of cognitive thinking for better people skills, better decisions, better relationships, more ...
Views: 1072 - One BIG Way To Increase Your Values and Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2005 from Catherine FranzOne hour here, two hours there, even fifteen minutes, it alladds up, and quickly too. Television is toxic to our self-esteem. In fact, 90% of television programs are adepressant. That leaves only 10% as a stimulant. With sucha high percentage of negativity fueling the majority of thiscountry ...
Views: 1391 - THAT SWEET FEELING OF FALLING IN LOVE - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2005 from Noelle NelsonOh, that sweet feeling of falling in love! That dizzying magical enchanted feeling – that all is right with the world, and certainly with you, swept off your feet as you are. Then of course, reality sets in. He snores, leaves his clothes on the floor of the closet, and wet towels – well, that ...
Views: 7743(2 votes) - The Achiever's Bias for Action - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2005 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. A bias for action separates doers from mere dreamers. Action leaves something in its wake. People who leave legacies are action-oriented. They don't wait for ideal circumstances, they act regardless of what is happening around them. Action ...
Views: 4434(2 votes) - The Brilliant You, Unreleased! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2005 from Fran BriggsYou're a remarkable person. But, you knew that already. Still, buried among apathy, unbelief and inhibition, is the brilliant "you" waiting to be released. You already knew that, too. A few disappointments here, several temporary defeats there, and POOF! just like that, you settled for ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - How To Discover Your Passion and Live Your Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2004 from Romy MaciasMy friend Tellman Knudson of List Crusade.com recently interviewed Janet and Chris Attwood about "The Passion Test." The complete interview is available at: http://www.ListCrusade.com/attwood.html What is the Passion Test? First let me tell you a little about Janet and Chris. Janet Attwood ...
Views: 3136 - Avoid the Top 5 Resolution Pitfalls - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Judith WrightAvoid the Top 5 Resolution Pitfalls (and find more happiness along the way) Do you make the same New Year’s resolution year after year? Do you ever keep it? Do any of these common resolutions resemble those you promise to keep, but never do? I’m going to… · Lose weight · ...
Views: 1861 - Unemployment Blues: Take Back Control! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2004 from Virginia BolaOne of the most emotionally crippling aspects of unemployment is the sense of powerlessness it engenders. Job layoff triggers financial pressures, emotional distress, family turmoil, and dashed career hopes. It is forced on us by unrelenting fate, an emotionally disengaged employer, and ...
Views: 3433(1 vote) - Can Your Ideas Really Make You a Millionaire? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonWhat would you say to me if I told you that I owned the moon and I'd be willing to sell you some land there at a good price...You'd probably think I were nuts or tell me to get lost, right? Why the heck would anyone buy land on the moon? Now, what if I told you that someone has already tried ...
Views: 4014(2 votes) - Do You Inspire or Incinerate? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2004 from Robert (Bob) CannonThroughout my career, I have asked managers what they look for in hiring new employees. The single most sought after characteristic is a positive attitude. Knowledge can be learned but a positive attitude cannot be taught and is recognized as being critical for success. Yet, if attitude is so ...
Views: 1493 - Rudraksha for Health and Self Empowerment - by The Tears of Lord Siva that are Rudraksa, are the original Vedic Beads of Power worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for thousands of years to maintain health and to gain self empowerment and fearless life on their path to Enlightenment and Liberation
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Views: 1437 - Reiki Is For Everyone - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2004 from Bryana C. Hillman BFP, RMT, DIHomREIKI IS FOR EVERYONE ©2004 Bryana C. Hillman BFP, RMT We all have the innate ability to improve the quality of our lives. When I first began to explore the areas of alternative, complementary, and energy field medicine in the 1990’s, I didn’t fully comprehend how dependent our culture had ...
Views: 1687 - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2004 from Mary AllenBeing a practical girl, I haven't always believed in the power of intention. Yet, extraordinary stories always capture my attention, and there is no question in my mind that it is more practical to apply intention than to write it off as mumbo-jumbo. The word intention is used in many ways. ...
Views: 5765 - 4 People You Need To Stay Away From - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2004 from Mark ThompsonOutrageous lifestyles of successful living are envied by most of the world. Are you part of the envied? Or are you part of the envying? If you are living a successful life by your own standards, congratulations. If you haven’t quite reached that level yet, then this article is for you. There ...
Views: 1166 - Top Ten Strategies for Becoming Uncommonly Successful - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2004 from Stacey MayoYou can shorten your learning curve by learning from the best. To help you do just that, here are 10 of 26 proven strategies gleaned from interviews with highly successful people who have overcome obstacles to accomplish such feats at climbing Mt. Everest, winning a Grammy, becoming an ...
Views: 1906 - Being Spiritual Means Taking a Stand - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.As each of us accelerates on the spiritual path, becoming one with our Higher Self, it is of paramount importance that we take a stand, and graciously speak out whenever we see injustice in any form. Personally, I cannot stand politics and all of the games that go on within the political arena. ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - What to Do When You’re Worried - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Susan DunnWorrying? Who doesn’t these days? There’s such a great choice of things to worry about – terrorism, the economy, the rising cost of health insurance – and then there’s our more personal list – the difficult teenager, an aging parent who’s not doing well, the threat of being downsized, the ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - G.P's Anthem of Wealth - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from George PapazoglouRevolutionist,Sometimes we need a little "push" tosucceed.I have conceived "success" in such away...that "failure" would not even make an... option.My limitless motivation to succeed, hassupercharged my 'spiritual battery' for the ultimate path to financial ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Getting over the wall... - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2004 from Ananga SivyerGetting Over the Wall I was 18 when I announced at the dinner table one evening that I had been invited on a Territorial Army survival course for the weekend. My parents laughed out loud and, in that moment, I decided I would go. I would show them! And so I did, and immersed myself in two ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - The Political Discord Among Humanity MUST Transform - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.I have seen and heard the bits and pieces of the political discord among the masses as well as the “Us versus Them” paradigm that faces the United States. The energy almost feels like a civil war among the populous, as it mirrors how “right” each participant needs to feel. My view and ...
Views: 1256 - FALLING INTO JOY! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2004 from Noelle NelsonFALLING INTO JOY! Things just have not been going well at work lately. That new employee is kissing up to the boss something fierce, and the boss eating it up. You can see your shot at the next promotion going swiftly down the drain. Your “task list” (who comes up with these PC cover-ups for ...
Views: 1451 - Natural Self-defense Against Breast Cancer - Coping Successfully with Organochlorine Pollution - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2004 from Jennifer Rodriguez-AllenWhat are organochlorines? Organochlorines are chemicals found in some herbicides and pesticides, in chlorine bleach and most chemical disinfectants, and many plastics, especially PVC (polyvinylchloride). Organochlorines are implicated in causing and promoting breast cancer because they mutate ...
Views: 1199 - Your Thinking To Breed Success - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2004 from Dave JonesThere is a place in the Northern Hemisphere where the night time dark remains most of the year and the sky is showcased by a flickering light show. You would all know this well as the Northern Lights. This is the Artic at its very best and worst because the cold and winds collaborate to bring ...
Views: 1017 - The Power of Authenticity - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2004 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.How "powerful" are you? Do you ever cover up how you genuinely feel? Do you ever say what you think you "should," say, based on how you want others to perceive you? Do you ever think you "should" be a certain way? Why? I’ll share with you why I did in the past. I "thought" I "should" be a ...
Views: 1084 - Live A Guilt Free Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2004 from Doris JeanetteGuilt is the worst experience known to humans. It ties us up in knots and makes us feel unworthy and miserable. First, let me explain that it is not a real feeling. It is caused by thinking that we have done something wrong. We think we have done something wrong because we judge ourselves ...
Views: 9883 - The 7 Habits of a Successful Web-Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2004 from Valerie OrsoniThe 7 Habits of a Successful Web-Marketing Plan What is web-marketing? Why does your business need it?The best web site and the best web-marketing strategy will not reap the highest possible results, if they are not tightly integrated. Not only do you need a well-designed web site with ...
Views: 1309 - Have a Purpose, Seize the Day, and Make a Difference - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2004 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2004 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. A sense of purpose gives one an advantage in seeking to see dreams fulfilled. Purpose enables an individual to ralize that a difference can be made that has desirable consequences. Purpose provides the impetus to continue when the challenges get ...
Views: 1401 - How to silence the voice of your critics... - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2004 from Larry RobinsonRecently, I was sharing some insights with a friend about developing the dream that is on the inside of us. The conversation was fairly casual until he asked me a serious question, "What do you do when people try to criticize your motives and goals for achieving a God-given dream?" During the ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Creating an Incredibly Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2004 from Mark ThompsonThe American Dream. The Pie in the Sky. It's what everyone seems to be searching for. It's an endless search for Successful Living and happiness. Do you look around observing how certain others seem to be living that life of success that you are after? Does that lifestyle seem to be slipping ...
Views: 1783 - 7 Steps You Can Take to Avoid Panicking (It Doesn't Help You Know) - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2004 from Susan DunnSomething’s making you anxious. In today’s world it could be any number of things, and sometimes several in combination. Maybe it’s a big assignment at work with a pressure deadline you’re not sure you can do it all and you feel your job depends upon it. Or you suspect your husband’s having ...
Views: 3465 - Reflect Upon Your Harvest at Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2004 from Susan DunnI don't know about you, but at this time of year I always think of work. It’s harvest time. Because of the years I spent in the MidWest, I was around people who were harvesting produce, bringing in the crop for the year. The quirks of nature notwithstanding, they would be reaping what they ...
Views: 1038 - The Seven Steps of Change - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2004 from Stacey ChillemiThe Seven Steps to the Beginning of Transformation. The transformation process begins when you realize it is time to change and you finally develop the stamina to do what it takes to improve yourself. I created seven steps so that starting the program the right way will be easier for you. ...
Views: 1817 - Be an Age Rebel! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2004 from Noelle NelsonYou look in the mirror, expecting to see that same not-perfect-but-familiar face - and freak! That’s not you, that couldn’t be you! That face staring back at you has a wrinkle, right there, at the corner of your eye. You’ve never had a wrinkle. You can’t have a wrinkle, already! Here you are, ...
Views: 1093 - The Clique Factor: How to Cope with Exclusion - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2004 from Debbie MandelWe all enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people who share similar characteristics and interests. We understand that in every life situation cliques form based on race, religion, economic class, work and children. In every imaginable situation likes and dislikes, alliances and exclusions form. ...
Views: 5289(1 vote) - Spirituality Builder - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2004 from Stacey ChillemiKeeping Yourself Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy As I was working to accept my epilepsy, I noticed myself changing emotionally. I felt better about myself. I would look in the mirror and be proud of the person I was seeing. I remember in college my marketing professor assigned us a book ...
Views: 1171 - Fighting Terror with Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2004 from D. Patrick MillerLet’s face it: most people probably think of forgiveness as the last resort of losers. It’s what you’re left with after you’ve been victimized and can’t figure out a way to inflict revenge. If there’s no way to even the score, then you might as well settle for feeling a little better about ...
Views: 1239 - 7 Key Steps to Unshakable Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstDo you remember that day? Perhaps it was your first job interview. Perhaps you were speaking to a group for the first time. Maybe you were starting a challenging new career or meeting a special person for the first time. Your throat became dry and your knees wanted to shake.You were about to ...
Views: 3842 - PlayfulLiving - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2004 from jenny wardI was sitting on the beach the other day when I saw a girl with her mom digging in the sand in front of me. They were giggling as they dug their purple shovels into the sand. The girl seemed to be about 5, and was full of life and joy. There was no right way to dig and she didn’t care how messy ...
Views: 1140 - Personal Responsibility-Choosing a Better Way - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2004 from Debra BetterlyAny negativity that others (who we perceived as older and wiser than ourselves) led us to believe about ourselves can be quite debilitating to our growth and self-esteem when we are young. But, remaining stuck in these beliefs can be even worse. Are you, or anyone you know, still pointing ...
Views: 1155 - Can You Spare Some Change? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2004 from Fran BriggsDid you know that many of us are just as uncomfortable when a stranger us asks us for "some change" as we are when we ask ourselves for change? Human Beings are creatures of habit and the familiar. We have a propensity to engage in that which is predictable and involves minimal risks. The ...
Views: 2572(1 vote) - How to Uncover Your Life Purpose Even If You Have No Idea - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2004 from Jeanine Byers Hoag"You are here to find your true place in life, and to give of your talents to the world. You are here to expand and unfold in a wonderful way, according to your God-given potential, and to bring forth spiritual, mental and material riches that will bless humanity in many ways. Learn how to ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Paying Out of Appreciation or Obligation! Copyright 2004 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2004 from Charlene RashkowThe attitude one has when paying for services rendered is a subject that few people acknowledge or even consider, yet the impact on the recipient goes far beyond simply writing a check or depositing money into someone's account. I recently had the good fortune of working with a client who ...
Views: 1314(2 votes) - The MEANING of LIFE - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2004 from Danish AhmedThe Meaning of Life Some people believe that I'm always a positive thinker. Well, I have "not-so-positive" thoughts just like anybody else. For example, on the date of the DECIDE anniversary show (an inspirational urban musical), I started having disempowering thoughts. I found out that we ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Oh, The Power of Words! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from Noelle NelsonYou step up to the ticket counter at the movie theater and say “One, please,” take your single ticket and sit your single self down in the darkened theater. You munch from your single-sized bucket of popcorn, sighing as you can’t help but notice all the loving couples all around you, cooing, ...
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