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- Women and Retirement: You’re Achievement Inventory - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Judy JuricekIn the last blog post, we talked about making a complete list of all of the achievements of your life and putting it on paper. Hopefully you have done that and taken the time to relax and enjoy all that you have accomplished. Did you ever stop to think how much you have achieved? It feels ...
Views: 1420 - Prioritizing Your Dream - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferWhat do you need to do to achieve your dream? How do you reach something so far away from your current condition? In order to achieve your dreams you must break down your vision into achievable milestones and goals. This is a method that has been taught for many years, but is only half the ...
Views: 1419 - Pushing for Profits with a Capital P - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI admit it. I’ve had plenty of freak out moments about money during my fifteen year adventure as a coach. It doesn’t matter that I teach and breathe the ins and outs about the Law of Attraction, I still get ticked off when I can’t produce the results I need and want. The real kicker is when ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Setting Goals & Resolutions in 3 Easy Steps! – A Life-Changing Goal Setting System That Can’t Fail - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Keelan CunninghamNew Year’s Resolutions don’t work! Why? Because these “resolutions” are typically goals, rules or regulations we consciously impose upon ourselves. These resolutions can sometimes just end up being glorified “to-do” lists. Put simply, the techniques used by most people to set goals are ...
Views: 1419 - Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Faizal NisarIf you're tired of setting goals and not achieving them, then maybe you need to set SMART Goals. SMART is simply an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I will explain each one in detail so next time you set a goal, you will be SMART about ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - How To Breakthrough The Roadblocks To Achieve Your Goals? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThis week I’ve been working on a new product for my website. I found myself very busy doing a lot of activities; but discovered that I was not being effective. Instead of working on the product development, I allowed myself to be distracted and working on other minor tasks. Overtime I have ...
Views: 1418 - My Top Secret Tips for Achieving Successful Resolutions and Goals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from James MapesFirst, let’s get some facts straight. Research shows that more than 80% of us fail at keeping our New Year’s resolutions because we unconsciously set ourselves up for failure. One of the main reasons is, without awareness, we focus on the downside of not achieving their goals. That means we're ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - A New Approach to New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Stephanie RobertsThe New Year is traditionally a time to reflect on where we are in our lives and to think about improvements that we'd like to make. It seems obvious that the first step in choosing appropriate New Year's Resolutions should be to define specific goals for what we want to achieve in the coming ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Abandon New Year’s Resolutions. Adopt New Year’s Commitments. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Renee BarnowBy now you might have read much about the futility of making New Year’s Resolutions. Each year we get wiser and learn earlier and earlier in January that resolutions don’t work. So, if you made resolutions, how well are you maintaining them now that we are several weeks into the year? How many ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Are You As Dumb As An Elephant? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Dax MoyOver the last 4 years my family and I have travelled extensively and regularly to Southeast Asia, and Thailand in particular, to broaden our horizons whilst at the same time deepen our family bond in beautiful and inspiring surroundings. These times are always amongst my favourite times of the ...
Views: 1416 - How to find your life purpose - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Lea BullenDiscovering what makes you tick is integral to identifying your own purpose. Knowing what you're good at and what you want to do in life will make your life more satisfying and fulfilling. If you're struggling to figure out your strengths and ability to accomplish things, perhaps it would be ...
Views: 1416 - Resolution Tune-Up - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Michele RousseauDid you make a New Year's resolution a few months back? If so, how is it working out for you? If you already achieved it or are well on your way, congratulations! If you're like many folks, though, it's possible that you have already forgotten about your resolution, but don't be discouraged. You ...
Views: 1416 - Six Figures on 24 Hours a Week - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI was recently asked by an entrepreneur in the Mastermind group I coach, "How do you work 24 hours a week and be successful?" I thought that was a great question and one that requires honesty. When I originally claimed a 3-day workweek for myself, I didn't have kids. I scheduled all my ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - Tools You Need for Great Tennis - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Loren FogelmanThe U.S. Open has begun. Tennis fans anticipating upsets are waiting to see how it will all play out in the finals on the stadium courts. For the first time Mardy Fish, seeded eighth, is the highest-placed American in a major championship. Renewed commitment to fitness and strength are ...
Views: 1416 - Lawdy Dawdy So Many Are Trapped in the 40/40 - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Nicholas DixonIt’s out of the bag. I really need to get this off my chest.They say it is wise to learn from the mistakes of others so thatyou avoid doing the same. Why do so many people committhemselves to a 40/40 life? What is a 40/40 lifestyle? This occurs when one works 40 hoursplus a week for the next ...
Views: 1415 - The E.P.E.G.S. Goal Setting Formula - by There is an art and science behind goal setting which few people discover and utilise. There are those that do seem to magically achieve their goals all the time. The rest of us have a tendency to set goals and become frustrated in our attempts to achieve them.
Recently in a seminar I gave on ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Turning Goal Setting Into Goal Achieving - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe first step required to convert your dreams and goals into real and tangible outcomes. Is to work to become the person you need to be, to attract the success you desire. This very complicated process means that you cannot pursue success. Anything you pursue will always elude you. You will ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - 7 Tips to Achieve What You Want in Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochDreamers are thinkers. Achievers are thinkers and doers. If you want to accomplish great things in your life, then you must decide what you want, and then take action. Here are 7 tips to help you achieve what you want in life, and to convert your dreams into reality. 1) To begin the ...
Views: 1414 - Harness Distracted Focus – Leadership’s Secret Weapon - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffFocus is much like the wind. If harnessed and channeled, the wind can create electricity, expedite the flight of an airplane or the movement of a ship and pump water from a well. You cannot stop the wind, change its intensity or at times destructive forces, but when harnessed, it is useful, ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - PERFECTION A myth? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Elizabeth McNallyRealistically, striving for perfection may somewhat be only a motivator to excel in a certain domain. There should never be a depletion of self-worth or self-confidence when perfection has not been reached. The human factor constantly interferes with the notion of perfection. Whether it is a ...
Views: 1414 - Approval Comes From God - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen God gives us something to do, why do we need to wait for man's permission to do it? God can give us all the supplies we need. But we tend to go to man and say, look at this for me and let me know what you think. While we are waiting, we are doing nothing. If it takes a while to hear back we ...
Views: 1413 - Are You Big Enough for Your Dreams and Goals? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from William DiedrichYou cannot reduce dreams and goals to your size. If you dream of being a high level manager, yet your main goal is to please your boss, it is unlikely you will achieve your dream. If you dream of being wealthy, yet resent those who already have money, it is unlikely you will achieve wealth. ...
Views: 1413 - Are Your Affirmations Positive? How to Do Them Right - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Suzanne GloverMaking daily affirmations positive is a sneaky art, but once you get the simple "twist" that makes your affirmation list become positive, you're well on your way to success. This article gives you tips for creating phrases that really are in line with what you desire, as well as gives examples ...
Views: 1413 - A Killer 3-Step Process to Making a Good Goal Great - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Alex WorkEveryone has goals, but the difference between those who have mastered goal setting and those who simply wish for their goals to come true comes down to simply how they choose to phrase their goal! But wait, I can hear you saying. How can the way a goal be phrased influence whether or not it is ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Evaluating your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2004 from Rod MooreWhen you have set your goals in writing its important that you evaluate each of them to ensure they empower you for SUCCESS! In goal setting its important that you set yourself up for success rather than failure. We all know someone who has tried goal setting once before, not achieved their ...
Views: 1412 - How Do You See Yourself? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI inadvertently became an entrepreneur about the time I turned twenty-one. My mother told me that she and my brother were starting a business and I didn't want to be left out. I created two other businesses before going through coach training eight years later. By that time I knew how to ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Living Life on Cruise Control - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Curt GorlickWhen people live their lives on cruise control – as so many people do – it reminds me of a broken record. (I’m really showing my age here. This example wouldn’t work so well if I said on a CD or mp3.) These days it seems like people wake up in the morning, get dressed, and drive to work ...
Views: 1412 - New Year's Resolutions: Ten Tips to Make Your Resolution a Reality - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Val SilverWith the dawn of each new year comes the ritual of making resolutions. It should come as no surprise that the top three New Year goals focus on losing weight, better money management, and developing healthy habits. These resolutions often have their roots in frustration, fear, or emotional ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Does Your Business Need Some Pruning To Grow Successfully? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettDuring a recent masterminding session I attended via web conference with fellow online solopreneurs, we discussed the topic of 'Growing Successfully'. We were asked to come up with the analogy of what our business would look like if it were a tree. I immediately envisioned the maple tree in my ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Now is the Time to Explode off the Starting Line and Commit to Win. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Andrew HortonMotivational Speakers Taking the first step along the path of success and super achievement is crucial. The challenge we face though is the ability to stay on track and to keep taking those next steps every day after the initial positive emotions we felt when we made that first step start to ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Successful Goal Planning - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/You hear a lot about Goals and Planning these days – but is it just a waste of time, or does it really work? Won’t just making a quick list of things to do be just as effective, and much quicker? Please consider these ideas. There are several steps we can take to increase success, ...
Views: 1411 - Achieving Your Goals Requires the Proper Mindset - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAchieving your goals is an accomplishment that absolutely will not happen without the focus of both mental and physical effort. In fact the whole process actually starts with establishing the proper mindset which begins with a positive mental attitude. When you first set goals to achieve a ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Discover the Five Essential Tips for Making Your Goals a Reality - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Lori Snyder“There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it. -Napoleon Hill Everyone has goals; how one follows through with them determines the success or failure of any particular goal. ...
Views: 1410 - How Do You Help Yourself in Achieving Your Goals? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheThere are a few people who can tackle challenges, some are fainthearted. Achieving goals requires you to be commitment and to be focused. We all need a helping hand and as such you cannot do all the tasks by yourself. If you try doing everything alone you'll end up being exhausted and you might ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Set Big Goals - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackDo you set goals for yourself? Sure you do. But do you set good goals? Have you achieved many of the things that you want in life? If not, how goal setting technique may need a little polishing. This month’s article is about how to set a clearly defined goal that will work for you to help ...
Views: 1410 - Yes We CAN - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ron BroussardWow! It's the beginning of February... one month already behind us... It sure does seem like time is flying... but if you're working toward any particular goals you may think that things aren't changing fast enough... Let's face it... we all would love to have accomplished our goals ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Build Your Profitable Business – Starting Now - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you ever feel like it's an uphill battle to build your business so that it's profitable? Well, you're not alone! Most entrepreneurs begin their business because of their passion. Who knew there was so much to learn about how to make that passion profitable, right? I know that business ...
Views: 1409 - Extra Help For College Admissions - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from edwise internationalBeing well-rounded can give you an edge when competing for at spot at universities around the country. As you prepare to apply for college, good grades and high test scores are important, but there are other ways to show admissions officers that you're the right fit. In a world where there are ...
Views: 1409 - Get Definite To Manifest - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ted CiubaToday I want to talk about the Formula for Riches. It's made up of six steps. I talk about this in Chapter 1 of The NEW Think and Grow Rich, because it's that important. It starts with Desire—and this is where a lot of people completely miss the boat. A few years back I was at a Christmas ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - How to Spot the Best Laptop for School - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2017 from Tanvir ZafarIt's "back to school" season and for some people, that means freshman year at high school, college, or university level. If this applies to you, then one of the things that you'll be needing for sure is a laptop. Laptops come in various types and for various purposes so we'll be looking at a ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Planning Your Life and Programming Success - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Liz CopelandDo you plan to be successful or do you just plan? There is a big difference between the two. Any kind of plan is probably better than no plan at all. But do you know the reason so many plans fail or succeed only as a faded, watered-down version of what they're supposed to be? It could be ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Take a chance on yourself, no RISK no Reward - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Lisa HallRISK- chance, opportunity, uncertainty, possibility We are creatures of habit for the most part. The average person likes stability and routine. It provides a level of perceived security. However, deep inside of everyone there are hopes, dreams and aspirations longing to be realized. Those ...
Views: 1409 - You can Still Win - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from cedric riceEven if you are late in the last period of the game you can still win. Never give up on the possibility of scoring no matter how bad things may seem to be. Sometimes all it takes is a good bounce of the proverbial ball to turn things around. If you are in the right position you can be the one ...
Views: 1409 - Best Security Company to Work For in New York - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2018 from Elaine PittmonSecurity jobs are risky but at the same time rewarding. The job is most fulfilling and rewarding if you can find the best security company you can work for. Though there are a lot of security firms, choosing one can sometimes be difficult. You are stuck with different options and picking one ...
Views: 1408 - Hold an Ideas Txtversation - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia Henderson"Have an idea for the open house at your downtown property." "Great. But I’ll be out of town on business. Can you handle?" "OK. Will call your assistant to help me. Need keys and voucher." "Perfect. Call me later with details. I trust you!" (Txtversation between two professionals familiar ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - How to Achieve Goals and Their Importance - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWhy should you strive to achieve your goals? Why should you even bother yourself setting goals? These are some of the questions that will lead you to know the importance of setting goals and achieving them. If you don't have a goal to achieve in your life, then you have nothing to target in your ...
Views: 1408 - Achievement Through Goals - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Laurie-Ann MurabitoGoals or achievements are clearly defined destinations. In order to get there, you need to know and decide where you’re going. So, where do you want to go? What is it you’d like to achieve in your personal and professional life? Why set goals? Setting goals allows for personal achievement, ...
Views: 1407 - Learn to set and Keep Goals - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from cedric riceAs I write this article I write it knowing that setting and keeping goals is my own personal weakness. I have a definite sense of direction and work diligently but I know that if I wrote my goals down and followed a systematic plan to accomplish them I would do much better. When you break your ...
Views: 1407 - One Theme Equals Momentum and Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“So what are your plans for next year?”, I asked a student the other day. He looked down, sighed, looked back up and said “Well, I’m going to work on a book, finish my real estate education, keep attending your teleclasses, work on my marketing plan, and – “ …I’d heard it a hundred thousand ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Rampant Overwhelm - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve been writing about it for years. I coach clients on this topic every week. I watch colleagues fizzle under its pressure. Business owners are run by it. Everyone reacts to it ungracefully. It’s running rampant in the world. It’s called overwhelm. Overwhelm is a perspective, not a ...
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