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- Got Personal Goals? How to Reach Them ASAP - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonIf you feel frustrated, concerned, or challenged when it comes to both setting your goals and achieving results, you are certainly not alone. Especially in our American Dream-driven society, people often feel a pressure to arrive at their goals “ASAP.” While this may seem to be a ...
Views: 1169 - Preparing to Start a Direct Sales Business Part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Heather DoeringTHE PLAN Some of us are inherent planners, while others are inherently spontaneous, fly-by-the-seat of our pants people. Both groups can be wildly successful in direct sales. That being said, it’s vitally important to design a Plan. Your Plan is an overarching guide that keeps you focused, ...
Views: 1169 - Why Goals Fail - New Research! - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Ann MarosyWHY GOALS FAIL There are two reasons why goals fail or we give up trying to achieve a specific goal. When I first learnt this, I knew I finally found the Holy Grail of goal achievement. The first reason is the “Brick Wall”. Often if we make an attempt or several attempts at ...
Views: 1169 - 5 Secrets to Living Your Life Out Loud! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Saskia RoellYesterday was an extraordinary day! It was our 10-year anniversary of living in America. Ten years ago I had a dream. It was a BIG dream, which would rigorously change the lives of my five kids, my husband, and me literally overnight. My soul told me we were going to leave Holland. Can you ...
Views: 1168 - Developing a Career in Tuned with You - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Dorothy NarcisseDeveloping a Career in Tuned with You Dorothy Narcisse, MSW Many times people go through life content with the fact that they’ve earned a degree and/or that they have a job that allows them to pay the bills and vacation. However, there is always that underlying factor of purpose and ...
Views: 1168 - Only 20 years Old - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Fireflies TeamDebbi was only 19 years old when she reached a crossroad in her life. She was married to a well-known Economist and Futurist, and had quit work to play the role of a conventional wife. She hadn’t expected her decision to deal such a hard blow to her self-esteem. No one seemed to think she had ...
Views: 1168(4 votes) - Create a Goal Oriented Office - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffHave you ever walked into your office whether at work or at home and thought, “why can’t I get anything done in here?” If you work outside of the home, do you ever wonder, “is everyone here playing on the same company team?” Do you sometimes question, “is there something I can do in my cubicle, ...
Views: 1167 - Extreme Self Care - Taking Time For Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Eva GregoryIf you're like me, you're almost always on the go. Whether you're juggling projects at work, balancing your personal and professional lives, or being there for the people you love, your available time may constantly be stretched to the limits. When was the last time you really took some time ...
Views: 1167(3 votes) - Get Rid of Procrastination, Now! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebDo you put off your work for later, only to find your deadlines steadily creeping in? Then you, my friend, are one of the millions of people afflicted by the procrastination virus. Procrastination is the biggest reason for loss of productivity and late output. Though many would not admit it, ...
Views: 1165 - Inspire Yourself to Greatness! The Key to Unlock That Door - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Reggie OdomDo you secretly yearn to fully express your greatest self in your life, in your business and in the world? Maybe you don’t know where to begin. It sounds so big! Well it is! But think of it this way, it’s the most natural thing you will ever do. Why? Greatness lives inside of you, and me ...
Views: 1164 - Moving Towards Achieving Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Dianne WallaceI’ve often wondered why people who seem sincere in their desire to succeed and to move up in their careers or to change careers never make the change. I’ve counseled individuals who are unhappy with their present career and salary. We talk about what they want out of life and what they need to ...
Views: 1164 - Finding Your Inner Flame: Finding Passion Series - 3 of 3 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Skye ThomasWhy is it that some goals have a fire and a passion behind them that creates an almost self-propelled drive towards completion, while other goals are left dead in the water before they've hardly even begun? What causes that level of motivation to manifest itself? Can we harness it? Can we ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Goal Setting Starts With Being Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from TJ PhilpottGoal setting should not be a reflection of your 'wild ambitions' but rather a well thought out plan targeting obtainable objectives! Making a list of goals should not be based upon whimsical urges since in doing so it is unlikely you'll become successful achieving them! Smart goal setting ...
Views: 1163 - Resolution 5: Strengthen My Relationships With My Children - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerContinuing with my current theme of strengthening relationships, now I am focusing on my children. The second most important relationship that I will ever have is with each of my three children. Not only will our bond be a model for the bond that they one day have with their kids, but our ...
Views: 1163(2 votes) - Find Your Passion - 3 Simple Steps to Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Michelle Prince"If you don't really know where you want to go, it makes no difference which road you take." How many of us are walking down roads that are leading nowhere? How many of us have a feeling that our lives could be happier and more prosperous but our current circumstances are holding us back and ...
Views: 1162 - Success Secrets For Students and Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Bheki ShabanguA vast majority of students navigate through their studies with no picture of their future. A large percentage is just collecting degrees. Many land themselves even to jobs that has nothing to do with their line of study or area of expertise. What is the cause? A lack of vision. A lack of vision ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - What Direction Are You Going in Life? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Doug HartToday’s topic is “what direction are you going” – is it in the direction of where you wish to go due to a predetermined thought process? Or, are you just going in the direction away from what you don’t want in life? There’s a huge difference, pick the wrong ...
Views: 1162 - Goal Setting: The Quickest Way to Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Do you find yourself struggling between setting goals and just living in the present moment? There's a tricky line to walk between the two. If you're constantly focused on the future and your goals, you may be missing out on wonderful moments in the here and now. You may also have blinders ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Are You Sabotaging Your Goals? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. —Ralph Waldo Emerson In today’s society of successful people, there is a lot of talk about goals and the importance of goal setting. Yet for many, there is no real understanding of the most important ...
Views: 1160 - I Offer You the Gift of Power - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Earl MannI offer you a gift of power. It will save you lots of heartache and wasted time and money. It will also prove to be the single most important factor in your success, not just in my business but any business! It is the silver bullet that you can use to overcome any challenge between you and ...
Views: 1160 - A Goal A Day - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Jill KoenigHow do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. When I look at my list of 101 Goals, some of them seem downright daunting. Especially the long term goals. Some people have absolutely amazing ideas but they abandon their goal because it seems too overwhelming and they quit because they become ...
Views: 1158 - Design Support for Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffI was asked recently about leadership. This client often heard me speak about using the principles of Feng Shui and energy to design your office or home for success but wanted to know if you could do the same for leadership. I answered by saying “if you can focus positive energy on your well ...
Views: 1158 - The Driving Force of Ambition - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAmbition! Success! What exactly do these words mean to you—because without one you can’t have the other. The mere impelling force to struggle and exert for anything we desire to accomplish is as strong and powerful as our will to survive. Ambition is what drives you to dream, strive and reach ...
Views: 1158 - Facing Fear and Overwhelm – One Rapid At a Time - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Larry FreeborgA couple of ways to manage fear is what this story is about. They came to me while I was on a white water rafting trip in Costa Rica with my son, Michael, and have been applicable on a number of occasions when I’ve been “stuck” because of fear. Here’s what happened. Michael had just graduated ...
Views: 1157 - Holiday Entertaining-The Organized Way - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerIt is getting close to that time of year when we are going to be entertaining more than usual and we will need a Master Plan in order to remember everything on our lists. Entertaining can be stressful, there are so many things to think of and plan for, things to purchase, not to mention when we ...
Views: 1157 - The Key Factors in Positive Goal Setting - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Belinda DalyWhy is it important to set out your goals? The reason you set out your is because it will get you motivated to go out and achieve what it is you want to achieve in your life. Self help Guru Paul McKenna said: "Everything I have ever achieved in my life is the result of planning. That doesn't ...
Views: 1157 - Finish Once You Start and Know How to Do It Right - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Linda HamptonMany people have this annoying habit of starting many different projects simultaneously or on different times and leave them unfinished before taking on another responsibility. They are either too callous to complete what they started or are confident that someone else will do it for them. ...
Views: 1156 - From just a goal setter to a successful goal achiever - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Paul MarincaThese days, everyone seems to set life-changing goals. It’s fun, trendy and quite easy. But how many of these people actually achieve them? Not too many I’m afraid. Why? Because actually reaching a long wished goal is not that simple as you’d think. So what does it require to reach the peak ...
Views: 1156 - Step into Your Goals: Momentum=Success+Acknowledgments - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from JJ FredericksonMost New Year’s resolutions fail within the first few weeks. How are you doing? Or do you skip making resolutions altogether, because you're afraid of failure? Real, sustained change can be a challenge. Many of us start with a vision that ignites us. That momentum carries us for a little ...
Views: 1156 - Goal Setting: Pops Proves It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2004 from Todd LesserPops first set the goal in high school, but when he graduated he thought he wasn’t mature enough to pursue it so he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He dreamed about it as a member of the 82nd Airborne as he became an Army Ranger. Later, in the first Gulf War, he thought about his goal again, as he ...
Views: 1154 - How To Make The Next Year, The Best Year Of Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostLet’s turn back the clock… What does 2010 have to do with it? I’d like to start off by saying. Be grateful about where you’re at today and what you’ve accomplished this year. Stuck in disappointment is not cute! Be the architect of your life & design it exactly how you want it. “If you ...
Views: 1154 - Reach your goals automatically with positive habits - by Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success?
Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by your ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Successful Living: Achieving Happiness and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferA successful life is about finding your true purpose and pursuing it with all your passion. It is about find the true riches of life that lead to happiness and fulfillment. It is having goals that drive your life. Many people who achieve fortune in the world are not born rich. But they ...A ...
Views: 1154 - 5 Life Lessons about Franchising - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2017 from Morgan FranklinInvesting into a franchise is not a minor or light decision, it often requires a large about of investment other than financially to be a success, including your time and resources. You must make sure when making this decision that you fully understand what a franchise is and what franchise ...
Views: 1152 - Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Craig CopelandThis is going to sound crazy at first but if you can keep an open mind, it might just surprise you. Achieving your goals happens faster when you support others. Crazy, huh? Think about this; when you ask others for support, help, counsel, or advice, you get some valuable fuel that drives and ...
Views: 1152 - Do Your Goals Have Enough Gravity? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Dawn AngierDo Your Goals Have Enough Gravity? Big goals are not only more fun and exciting; they carry more weight than small ones. Ambitious, serious, “weighty goals” have attraction power. They attract others into the process and magnetize ideas and resources. Big goals pull you ...
Views: 1152(4 votes) - Getting What You Want By Setting Smart Goals - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDo not wait for another day because the future is now. Perhaps you have heard some of the techniques and strategies for accomplishing goals before but oftentimes we have to hear them again. A simple and easy acronym to recall is “smart” goals. These smart goals actually stand for specific, ...
Views: 1151 - How to Choose a Goal Setting System - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Harry CheWe all know the importance of setting goals for ourselves, but many people haven’t realized the great value a good goal setting tool can provide. Selecting a right tool or system, not only can help you organize and clarify your goals, but most importantly, it can significantly increase your ...
Views: 1150(4 votes) - How to Effectively Track and Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Harry CheOne of the most common reasons that people don't get to accomplish their goals is that we tend to get distracted, and we lose track of important things that need to be done consistently in order to move forward towards our goals. Maybe you have set a perfectly achievable goal and planned every ...
Views: 1150 - Hitting Some Out of the Park: The Excitement of Personal Home Runs - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Dawn AngierHitting Some Out of the Park: The Excitement of Personal Home Runs I'm not a big baseball fan. I enjoyed playing when I was younger, but I’ve just not gotten caught up in watching nine innings of the game. Perhaps it’s because the home runs are so few and far between. Watching ...
Views: 1149(3 votes) - 5 Steps to Create Solid, Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Stephanie FrankYou know where you want to go, but how do you get there? You may find that making some decisions is easier than others. What do you do first? How long will it take? Will you need help getting there? How do you decide what’s right for you? It helps if you understand what makes you tick; your ...
Views: 1148 - 7 Tips To Build A Remarkable Vocabulary In Just A Few Days - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2018 from Saraswati Vidyalaya High School & Jr College Ghodbunder Road ThaneAn OK vocabulary can empower you to pass on better in standard everyday presence and convey in the best way that is accessible. The better your vocabulary is, the more correct you can be about what you are expressing or creating. To solidify a word into your vocabulary, you need to fittingly ...
Views: 1147 - Defining your Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cyndee WoolleyHave you ever thought to yourself... "50% of my marketing is doing absolutely nothing...the trouble is, I don't know which 50%!" The trouble is more likely, that your marketing plan is lacking some structure... which by the way, happens frequently. Your expertise should be in the ...
Views: 1147 - Do You Ever Wonder Why It’s Taking So Long? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Kate BeedersDo you ever get frustrated wondering why it is taking so long for you to achieve your goals and manifest your abundance? You’re not alone. A lot of people that I’ve met and then worked with have told that this is one of their biggest worries. The fear that this “thing” that they “really, ...
Views: 1147 - Rapper Natalac on Running A Successful Trucking Company in the USA - by Submitted on May 20, 2020 from Brooke WhistanceLogistics is an increasingly important function within business management, perhaps as a consequence of the continued growth of electronic commerce or mythical phrases of some of the most relevant entrepreneurs in the business world today. The function of logistics is planning and managing the ...
Views: 1147 - Press the Reset Button on Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebIf you’re on track to accomplishing all, most, or even part of what you set out to, congratulations! But if there are some goals still on the table, or you haven’t made the progress you had expected or visualized in achieving your goal by now, you may be getting frustrated, discouraged, angry ...
Views: 1146 - Setting Strong Boundaries- A Key Ingredient in Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Beth TabakSetting a goal without boundaries is like eating a massive bowl of chocolate ice cream without a spoon, you can get to the end but it's going to get real messy! Boundaries provide the structure to hold focus. When one sets strong boundaries with a goal, they are making a bold commitment. They ...
Views: 1146 - What do New Year's Resolutions And Goals Have In Common? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Adele Howell-PryceQuite a lot really! For most of us here in South Africa work pretty much grinds to a halt over the Christmas & New Year period. Through tradition New Year is the time when we evaluate our lives and set resolutions. However, 70% of people don’t even bother to do this anymore because by the ...
Views: 1146 - On Financial Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThe major problem affecting and harassing today’s generation is that of finance. This is a very well-known and widely accepted fact. Money makes the world go round – a famous quote, and how true! Difficulties in attaining finance are a challenge that directly hampers the peace and happiness ...
Views: 1145 - The 12 Rules I Live By - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Nicole O'ReillyThe one thing I admire about people who have strong nutrition beliefs is their dogmatic behavior. For example, a vegetarian, under no circumstances, will ever eat meat. There is no, “well, everyone else is having a burger, so just this once, I will too.” That’s not how it works. Not ...
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