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- People Are Your Mirrors and Teachers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Felicia BishopOpen your eyes and look around, there is a lesson to be learned from everyone around you. Whether your interactions are positive or negative, if you pay attention, you will see that people are your mirrors and teachers. But what does this really mean and how can you apply it to your everyday ...
Views: 3935 - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from William CottringerWhat You Don't Know Can Hurt You Most. by Bill Cottringer “There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.” ~ Russian Proverb. What you don't know about a situation is what usually results in not feeling good about things, especially about the gap between where ...
Views: 3914(6 votes) - Personal Growth vs. Transformation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Liz WolfePersonal Growth vs. Transformation The model of “personal growth” has been consistent throughout the “empowerment” age: find out what’s wrong, and fix it. Its proponents work to understand and heal the past to create a different future. The idea is that over time your true and authentic ...
Views: 3892(3 votes) - ***Your Own Inner Work Affects the Whole World! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Margaret Paul"Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean." - Johann Wolfgang von GoetheWhat would happen if we each learned to take 100% responsibility for our own feelings and needs - learning to attend to our feelings with compassion for ourselves, and ...
Views: 3871(1 vote) - ***Shaping the World Around You: A Service Attitude - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Gerry Seymour“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” ― Rabindranath Tagore Not everyone is cut out to start a non-profit, install water purification systems in Africa, or tend to lepers. I am glad there are people ...
Views: 3857(3 votes) - Wishing vs. Willing - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceThis time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson I often tell my students that there’s a rather big distinction between "wishing" and "willing." To make the distinction, I tell this story: I've always wished I could play ...
Views: 3850 - Minding Your Behaviour - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Yvonne BignallOur behaviour is a reflection of our emotions; how we feel. And the feelings come from our thoughts and our environmental experiences. Would it be fair to say that when you think about something very sad (tsunami, earthquakes) your feelings tend to tune in with the thought? For a lot of ...
Views: 3822(1 vote) - Childhood Obesity And Personal Responsibility Taking Behavior - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Rick OsbourneThe Robert Woods Johnson Foundation recently announced that it’s contributing $500 Million Dollars over the next five years to combat the growing crisis in childhood obesity. The RWJF expects to work with the Feds, state governments, and schools who have already spent billions trying to ...
Views: 3804 - Adopt the Steve Jobs Attitude - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Sarah HathornSteve Jobs helped to harness technologies that improve the quality of our lives and the lives of generations to come. He also provided a great role model for leadership success, and we can learn much from his remarkable mindset. Acquiring 21st Century Tools Steve Jobs signature products ...
Views: 3785(2 votes) - ***You Don't Have To - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Gerry SeymourI have observed a trend among those I mentor, consult with, and train. I can't say for certain if this is a growing trend, but I have observed it my entire professional life, and it has always been an obstacle to success. The problem? "I have to..." You see, most people ask what they "have ...
Views: 3780(1 vote) - The Ultimate Guide to Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment for Your Magento Store - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from Amit KumarWhat Is Shopping Cart Abandonment? Shopping Cart Abandonment term used when your online shop visitor who add items to their shopping cart but exit without completing the purchase. If you are
Views: 3762(1 vote) - Life Skills From Music Education - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberIn teaching young people to play violin and ocarina, I see them also learning skills that will help them in their studies, life and work. One of the amazing things about music education is how students pick up these skills through the process of learning to play an instrument. Through music ...
Views: 3708(2 votes) - Writing Your Personal Mission Statement - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from April MimsCompanies use mission statements to let people know why they are in existence. Their mission statement could include information about who they are, what they do, and how they do it. Although corporate mission statements vary greatly, each serves as a guide for the company, its employees, and ...
Views: 3671 - Are You Afraid of Success - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsOn many occasions while giving a talk on Success Esteem I will ask audience members to raise their hand if they believe they have some fear of failure. Typically about 80% of the audience will raise their hand. Then I ask them to raise their hand if they believe they have some fear of success. ...
Views: 3610(5 votes) - A Discussion on Safety and Hunting Accidents - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from William HayesHunting seems dangerous just by its very nature. But what are the facts? Every year there are appx 800 non-fatal hunting accidents and 100 fatal. When considering the large amount of hunters nation-wide (appx 20 million), one could come to the conclusion that hunting is fairly safe. Of course, ...
Views: 3605(2 votes) - Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoHave you ever heard anyone say “There’s just not enough time to get everything done?” “The world is just going so fast.” “Technology is making life so hard.” “The faster I go the behinder I get.” The rate of change we are experiencing today does make it seem like the world is going faster. ...
Views: 3583(7 votes) - ***Persistence: Playing a Poor Hand Well - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Margaret Paul"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." – Josh Billings, 1818-1885Research indicates that holding good cards is actually of great benefit in life. People born into wealthy families, who are emotionally and financially supported to become all ...
Views: 3532(1 vote) - Personal Commitment - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linda WintertonIn this world of instant gratification, high speed technology and a ‘quick fix’ mentality it seems that many people have abdicated responsibility for taking care of themselves. This is evidenced by the growing obesity rate, the rise in substance abuse and even the number of stress related ...
Views: 3505(3 votes) - Keep 'The Secret' a secret - why it is wrong - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Mark EyreMany of you will know about one of the iconic books of the recent self-help movement, the 'Secret'. Indeed, to call it a book ignores the DVD and the CD's that bear the same title. It also ignores the movement of disciples that has sprouted up around it. Now, as one who judges a group at ...
Views: 3487(5 votes) - Definition: Personal Best - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Debbie MolisJim Collins opened his book Good to Great with the statement, “Good is the enemy of great.” He explained that when we have good schools, good businesses and good government, we are prone to accept that level of quality as sufficient. Collins observed: “Few people attain great lives, in large ...
Views: 3476 - How To Reverse Your Gullibility - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Professor MOmOhHow To Reverse Your Gullibility Gullible means easily fooled, easily led, and easily deceived. Gullible is also associated with the following: overly trusting in religious beliefs, trusting in cultural arrogance, and relying solely on theoretical (not FACTUAL) definitions of ...
Views: 3417 - The Power of an Apology: A Teacher's Object Lesson - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Azriel WinnettWe all know it, or we SHOULD know it. An apology can be the first step to better understanding in a damaged relationship. When you apologize, you are saying that you share values with the offended party regarding appropriate behavior towards each other. You are saying that you regret that you ...
Views: 3374 - The Secret Life of Bullies: Why They Do It and How to Stop Them - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from James LehmanWhy do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it's easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve problems. Bullying is the proverbial “easy way out,” and sadly, some kids take it. Look at men ...
Views: 3360(4 votes) - Mobbing Can Mask Discrimination - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Gail ElliottRegardless of the progress made through legislation over the years, discrimination and bigotry still exist and utilize more subtle tactics to exclude perceived undesirables from groups and organizations of all kinds. Although mobbing is usually described as a status-blind form of harassment it ...
Views: 3355(12 votes) - Book Review: Flipping The Switch...: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using The QBQ! - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability. The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset. Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or ...
Views: 3344 - Gaining Trust Is Never Easy. Losing It Is. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dawn AngierI was on the learning team this week, and I thought you'd benefit from what happened. SuccessNet has been doing business on the Internet for over 12 years. And during that time, we've come to be known as one of the most trusted sources for personal and professional growth on the Web. We're ...
Views: 3317(6 votes) - Take Charge of Your Life: Align with and Strengthen Your Internal Support System - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesUnderstanding self-direction and taking responsibility for your life is vital to your personal success. How you handle adversity, face challenges, and make everyday decisions will shape the course of your future. In the absence of self-direction you may one day discover that you are on a ...
Views: 3315 - Do You Rub Your Thoughts the Wrong Way? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere is a phrase, “That person rubs me the wrong way,” that basically means the person (though it also could be a situation) doesn’t make you feel good. You, at times, do this with your thoughts (most of us do); so what works to shift this? Esther Hicks of Abraham fame has a video on ...
Views: 3252(3 votes) - Radical Ownership - Not For The Faint of Heart - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWhat is radical ownership? It’s seeing and owning that life is a mirror reflecting me back to me. All the things that happen in my life have one thing in common…ME. I am the common denominator in all that keeps showing up. Mike Dooley describes it beautifully in his Notes from The Universe: ...
Views: 3229(1 vote) - Coping with Critics - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Tina TessinaNo one likes to be criticized, fairly or not. It’s always difficult to deal with, and it can hurt. Because I’m a writer of books and columns, and because I’ve lectured, appeared on radio and TV, I am sometimes recognized in public. I’m glad I’m not more recognizable, for along with the lovely ...
Views: 3150(2 votes) - Time Management - Bridge from Failure to Success - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Behnam BakhshandehBridge the gap from failure to success with scheduling. Time management! What a concept! I think everyone loves to have their hand and their control on the dials and control of their time. Don’t you? In this short article, I do my best to give you some access to the way you are relating to ...
Views: 3126(2 votes) - Be Respectable - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Jef MenguinGet people to respect you. That is a good advice. The Unreasonable Man thinks otherwise. Losers demand respect all the time. That is reasonable. And that is their biggest mistake. They think that they need people's respect to be successful, to be significant. The Unreasonable Man does not ...
Views: 3093 - Comments: Why Do Some People Always Leave Negative Comments? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThrough the invention of the internet, people have been given a platform to express their views and opinions. And while this need is nothing new and has not just appeared, it has made it a lot easier for people to speak out and this is due to a number of reasons. When one is expressing their ...
Views: 3074 - Women: Love What You See in the Mirror - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Carrie ClarkIn a world fully corrupted by what is considered beautiful and worthy of confidence, many women have lost themselves. Self-esteem has become a foreign concept as we drive down the road unconsciously viewing billboard after billboard of impractical, digitally-altered images. We arrive home only ...
Views: 3057(1 vote) - ***The New Morality and Me - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWhat people used to openly call good and evil in others must now be considered a matter of personal style or personality instead. This is the politically correct mores imposed by—hmm, the media perhaps? So now one can feel the same illicit thrill saying so-and-so is evil as one can saying a ...
Views: 3054(4 votes) - Understanding Words, An End To Conflicts and Anger - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from David SamuelWords are our main form of communication. Words have the greatest power to make us happy or sad, aggravated or elated. How can something that has no actual material reality have such a powerful effect over us emotionally and physically? Here is a very old thought that gives an idea of how we ...
Views: 3023 - Overcoming Fear Of Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Karen DonaldIn my last article regarding goal setting, I outlined some keys for accountability. This is an important element of your success for many reasons, answering to someone else is an area that is comfortable for many. Another reason that you may need to have someone push or monitor you is because ...
Views: 3020(7 votes) - A Valuable Time Management Tool - The Ability to Say No - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cindy HartmanPeople often remark that they have trouble with time management. They don’t have enough time in the day. They are always running behind. They rarely meet deadlines. If only they could manage their time better. Saying one short little word – no - can be the most important time management skill ...
Views: 3013 - RELATIONSHIPS ARE MIRRORS - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyRelationships are Mirrors! We are all social creatures that thrive on connecting with others. Our prime relationship is with ourselves, and the attitude that we have towards ourselves serves as a pair of colored glasses through which we view everyone and everything around us! Our ...
Views: 3009(4 votes) - Emotional Thoughts Tied to Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is a new study that just came out talking about how our emotions can help us deal with stress, depression and overall happiness. It is basically saying that we need to appreciate our positive happy moments in a day and that the more we do that the more internal happiness we find, the ...
Views: 3002 - ***The Evolution of Personal Accountability - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Evolution of Personal Accountability If you read my article in the last issue you know that my wife Cory and I recently adopted our son Wyatt. We are having a blast with him and our transition. At the same time I have been writing my first book “The Evolution of Personal Accountability” ...
Views: 2987 - ***Why Keeping Agreements Can Be Tough… and How YOU Can Change That! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Evelyn LevensonHave you ever told someone you’d do something and then either forgotten about it or were somehow not able to honor it? Classic lose-lose-lose situation. When we make a promise or agreement with someone and then don’t keep it, we usually feel bad about it, the other person often is upset ...
Views: 2973(1 vote) - Picture This! Use Visual Aids to Illustrate Your Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonWhen you communicate verbally, you communicate in one of the most direct ways you can to get your idea across to an audience. Yet, you can enhance what you say and how you say it by showing what you say. Letting people see your message adds another dimension to your communication. Visualizing ...
Views: 2972(1 vote) - Radical Self-Honesty (and Unconscious Commitments) - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul Dalton"It is discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit." - Noel Coward The inspiration for this tip came after I had the great fortune to find out about the work of Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks. Together they run The Hendricks Institute, a hugely successful ...
Views: 2944(8 votes) - Time Management: Discover 7 Ways to Best Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Nathan AmaralHenry David Thoreau said, “It is not enough to be busy. The question is what are you busy about.” Time management is about taking the finite amount of time we are given, and using it in the most productive way possible. We all have the same 24 hours in a day to accomplish our goals. Our life is ...
Views: 2932(3 votes) - How To Become a Complementary Therapist, Holistic Practitioner or Spiritual Entrepreneur With a Plan! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Iona MeadeWhether you have just become a therapist or have been running your holistic/spiritual practice for years, having a vision, a plan and a clear mental image of how you want align your private practice building with your desired lifestyle and what action steps to take is an essential ingredient to ...
Views: 2888 - Most Common Self- Inflicted Obstacles to Your Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherWhen you experience life through the tainted glass of negative self beliefs, you create obstacles for yourself on a regular basis. In general, you don’t even realize that you are doing it. Instead, you focus on the difficult time that you are having in reaching your goal or creating the change ...
Views: 2851(1 vote) - The Lost Art of Keeping Your Word - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from David OrmanEach morning I gaze at the eastern horizon, and if the sun keeps its promise, I keep mine. ~Robert Brault Finding individuals who are consistent in keeping their word is becoming a rarity today. Accountability seems optional at best. Why is this happening so often? Here are a number of ...
Views: 2848(1 vote) - Persistence, Elbow Grease, Farmville Cheats and the BigMac - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Rob Adelphia"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are ...
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