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- Discover Your Perfect Day - by If you're like most people, you have a difficult time thinking of exactly what you really, really want or what you'd like to create in your life/career/business. Brainstorming about your "perfect" day can help you begin to get in touch with your needs, wants and values and clarify longer term ...
Views: 956 - Are you an ex-professional, career woman living in a new country? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2004 from Caroline JalangoWere you once a successful, professional woman who had a significant status level and received adequate remuneration for your work? Have you re-located to a new country where the educational degree you worked so hard to achieve is neither recognized nor considered valid? As a result, have ...
Views: 1314 - The Head Team Mulls in Decision - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2004 from Selby EvansScene: the Head Office. The Vulcan and the Engineer sit at small desks. The Canter and the Shudoff sit properly erect in straight-backed chairs. Others lounge in comfortable chairs. Vulcan: We were mulling about self-growth. Engineer: We found some parts of the head that might help people ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - INTENTION POWER -- WHY Intentions Are Powerful - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2004 from James Clayton“Expectation sends an exciting message to our neural system. While it lasts we are alert and most likely to be rewarded.” --Max Gunther, The Luck Factor Ever feel like you’re banging your head against a wall trying to figure out the game of life and how to play it? An ancient Sufi story ...
Views: 6940(1 vote) - Conjuring Up Sid Caesar - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from Keith VarnumLove focuses attention. When you really love something, you are naturally pouring your interest and appreciation toward the object of your love. The driving core of this concern and care, on an electro-magnetic level, is creative life force. As our love flows toward the object of our love, the ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Multidimensional Search Engine Optimization: Will the Real Innernet User Enter and Sign in Please? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from James ClaytonIn the pre-Internet days of my childhood, I pulled my red wagon each morning to the Alger, Ohio, post office to fill it with that day's bounty from all over the world (it wasn't “junk mail” to me!). I wanted to connect with the larger world I knew existed beyond my small farming community ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - The Reason Change Is So Difficult. - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2004 from Robert JagerThe Reason Change is so Difficult. At times it can seem that just about everybody is trying to change something about themselves. Many of these people are sincere in their efforts, but sadly, most will fail to achieve lasting change in their lives. They will then have to blame themselves for ...
Views: 1029 - How to Get What You Want Every Time! - by You know that YOU are the creator of all that occurs in all of your lifeexperience, right?
You create your physical life experience through your thoughts.Literally, every thought that you think gives birth to a creation. EVERYthought has creative power.
The subconscious accepts whatever you ...
Views: 1082 - Get Addicted to Life… - by I found the key to life and happiness on a Golf course. Golf Course, you might wonder? How could a game that makes grown men cry like babies and throw their clubs like toddlers hold the key to anything but frustration and pain? The answer came to me a few years ago when my family and I moved to ...
Views: 1954 - What's in it for the prospect? Everything - if you tell them - by "People buy on emotion. It's your job as the salesperson to trigger those emotions to create interest. Interest=opportunity."
Initial Benefit Statement: An explanation of what you are offering, what it means and why anyone should care - in the exact opposite order
Why should someone consider ...
Views: 14883(1 vote) - How to Create Your Own Gold Rush - by Prospecting: Uncovering qualified opportunities through various methods in an effort to advance potential clients in the sales process
Firm date, firm time. In the world of sales, there's an old cliché that nothing happens until someone sells something. Not true. A better saying:
"Nothing ...
Views: 1029 - Overcoming Objections: P.R.E.P.P.S. your way to closing deals - by Objections: Buying signals in which emotions are expressed.
People buy on emotion. Whether they are introverts or extroverts is immaterial, if emotions are not expressed, no purchase will be made. Just because not all people are vocal about their feelings does not mean they do not have them. ...
Views: 1938 - Follow-up: Persist, Persevere, and Be Patient - by "Persistence, Perseverance and Patience=Payoff."
Follow-up, follow-up and more follow-up.
If ever there were one key to what separates top "consultants" from middle of the road "salespeople," it would come down to one word: follow-up.
Contrary to those supporters of the "Do Not Call" list, ...
Views: 1184 - How to Get What You Want Every Time! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2004 from Nelson BerryARTICLE: ----------------------------------------------------- How to Get What You Want Every Time! By Nelson D. Berry www.subliminal-message.com You know that YOU are the creator of all that occurs in all of your life experience, right? You create your physical life experience through ...
Views: 1205 - THE IMPORTANCE OF FEELING IMPORTANT - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinAbout twenty years ago, when our married daughters were in elementary school, they had a bicycle accident. Jo Ellen, our oldest, lost control of her bike and ran into her sister, Amanda, who was standing right in her path. Suddenly the front fender of the bike slid rather abruptly between ...
Views: 5403 - Self Growth - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Rick GettleSELF GOWTH (Excerpts From The Book) SUCCESSERCISING “THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS ACHIEVEMENT COURSE” BY RICK GETTLE © 2004 In his all time best selling book, Think And Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill mentions in his first chapter that throughout the book he will be referring many times to “The Carnegie ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - The Rubber Band Man - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2004 from John GrayThe Rubber Band Man Is he taking a time out or is this a sign about your future? By John Gray, author of Men are from Mars Women are from Venus Just days ago your favorite Martian was holding you in his arms telling you how special you are and how much he loves you and now three days have ...
Views: 29542(1 vote) - The Head Team Mulls about Self-Growth - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2004 from Selby EvansScene: the Head Office. The Vulcan and the Engineer sit at small desks. The Un lounges on a beanbag chair. The Canter and the Shudoff sit properly erect in straight-backed chairs. Others lounge in comfortable chairs. Vulcan: The Boss wants us to mull about self-growth. Engineer: To ...
Views: 1151 - I'm Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Mary KraemerHow often do you say or think _______ (situation or person's behavior) just makes me sick. How about just being around someone and feeling exhausted? Or how about using an actual disease process or illness that you have as an excuse by saying, because of ____ I can't do that, when in all ...
Views: 1156 - The Truth About Luck and How To Get It - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from Rasheed AliI spoke to a close friend today and he said something that greatly disturbed me. Okay it made me so upset I had to write this while thinking, "What the F@#K?!" I was looking at a catalogue of upcoming seminars given by some VERY famous and successful people. I called one of my best friends and ...
Views: 911 - Who Controls YOUR Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Clay DanielWho Controls YOUR Happiness? Where does happiness fit on a scale of 1 to 10 in your life? Is that a silly question? Who’s in control of your happiness?? Well, if you want to maintain continued happiness in light of difficult moments then start by identifying your thinking. Often this ...
Views: 1121 - moving on - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2004 from charmaine saundersLetting go is one of the most difficult things for human beings to do. When our feelings are hurt, when we feel betrayed or let-down, the mind can really latch onto the idea of failure and begin to play a recurring negative tune which eventually drowns out hope, joy and confidence. When does ...
Views: 824 - Integrative Vision Care And Nutrition - by Mind/Body medicine is based on the fact that our health and well-being depends on all the individual parts to work together effectively. So it should come as no surprise that healthy eyesight is also dependent upon our total well-being, which is affected by our genetic makeup, the food we eat, ...
Views: 999 - The 2-Word Phrase That Conquers Adversity and Breaks Through Obstacles - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2004 from Rasheed Ali"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. . . . You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. " Walt(er) Elias Disney (1901-66) American animator, showman, film ...
Views: 1096 - Keep, Get Rid Of, Or Not Sure? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelCleaning out can seem overwhelming -- especially if it's been a while since you've done it! But there is a very simple process you can follow that will A) help you sort and separate your belongings into manageable piles, and B) keep you from completely tearing up your house while you are ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Self Improvement/Spiritual Development: THE ART OF BLISS - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from James Clayton“The lucky renew their energy through the activity in which they’re engaged.” — Max Gunther How strong is your commitment to what you say, in your heart of hearts, you really want? Is there anything you can start doing today to power up your dream? 18th and 19th Century German poet, ...
Views: 1373 - It is far easier to complain and criticize than to NOT - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2004 from Robyn SpeedIt was a life choice commitment that I thought would be easy. I was going to stop complaining and stop criticizing people. I felt quite serene in my decision, knowing that this was the necessary next step in my spiritual progress. After several days I realized this was not going to be easy at ...
Views: 6426(2 votes) - Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science.. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayDon't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't! Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the latest 'alternative' information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to ...
Views: 1512(2 votes) - ADVICE CAN BE FISHY - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinSome years ago, while Jon was shining shoes in the shop, a customer was giving him business advice. Since the man is retired from a rather successful business, I was pleased that Jon listened. However, the conversation reminded me of how easy it is to take too much advice. I heard of a man ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Improve Your Listening Immediately! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from Stephen BoydWe are good at talking, but we have trouble listening. One sage said, “The only reason we listen is because we know we get to talk next.” Here are some tips that can change your listening behavior now. Names! First, repeat a person’s name when you first meet him or her. This will make you ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Health, Wealth and Beauty - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Laura TurnerYou’ve heard the buzzwords: Attitude is everything! Change your perspective! Have a positive outlook! But, can these words really change our future? And if so, how? In my childhood and adolescence, I was skeptical. If my brother was born without being able to walk – how could my attitude or ...
Views: 2915(1 vote) - Body Fields USA Inc. introduces New Workplace Stress Reliever, Pulsed Magnetic Fields - by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health fact: 25% of employees view their jobs as the No. 1 stressor in their lives, more so than financial or family problems. Now job stress can be reversed and prevented with a new treatment at home, the pulsed magnetic fields of Magnopro. This ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - Stop Any Argument in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2004 from Laurie WeissCopyright 2004 Laurie Weiss, Ph.D. Do you need to stop arguments? These three steps will turnalmost any argument into a productive discussion in lessthan five minutes. 1. Go to the bathroom. When you are in the throes of anargument or difficult discussion, just say, "I really wantto have this ...
Views: 3533(1 vote) - How to cope in a hostile work environment. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2004 from Caroline JalangoDo you get stressed out at the thought of going to work every morning? Does the thought of spending eight or more hours at work each day get you all wound up and sweaty? Do you constantly find yourself wishing that Monday morning were Friday evening? Do you feel emotionally and mentally ...
Views: 9895(1 vote) - Self-help advice. The Five Steps to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt - by Will we ever be totally unafraid? Probably not. Fears and doubts willalways arise. As we go through the various stages and events in life,making one transition after another, we're constantly called upon toface new things that we've never confronted before. Being prepared witha process to ...
Views: 3116(1 vote) - GET AN EARLY CURMUDGEON VACCINATION - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2004 from Terry L. Sumerlin“Have you ever heard of a curmudgeon?” the customer asked. To me it sounded like the season’s latest flu virus – the curmudgeon influenza. “I believe your last customer is a curmudgeon,” he said. “He didn’t have a good word to say about anything.” I had to agree with his observation. ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD RULE - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinThe pre-teen “cleaned up” real nice and looked good in his new haircut. In fact, I was plum proud of my work. But, he was totally under-whelmed. In an attempt to get a smile, I said, “You really don’t need to be quite so excited about this haircut.” His mom laughed, but he didn’t. After ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Lighting Your Path - How To Create the Life You Want - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaYou want to know what I think? I think too many of youare trying too hard, doing too much and not achievingwhat you really want anyway. You are not achievingbecause there are too many things in the way: unnecessary obligations at work, at home, with friends. You can burn out by trying too ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - The Key to Creation - by Question: I would like clarification on this thought: "Your present isnot a result of your past."
Answer: Since now is all there is, nothing in the present can be aresult of your past. Your past has nothing to do with the present,unless you drag your past into the present, which then becomes ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF AND WHY SELF KNOWLEDGE is the KEY to having the life you want. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2004 from Dorene LehaviStart by asking yourself some specific questions. Keep a record of your answers in a notebook or journal. Here are 10 questions to begin your journey and remember, YOU will always be a WORK IN PROGRESS. 1) If you could do anything you want to tomorrow, what would it be? The answer should ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Top Ten Ways To Attract Money - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Maureen Oliver1. Know What You Want Don't just think you want something. Know it! Most of us know exactly what we don't want in our lives. We have to become just as clear about what it is we do want. Knowing that you want to make $10,000 a month or more is much clearer than just knowing you want more ...
Views: 9782(2 votes) - The Power of Clarity. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Kevin LankfordIt's happened to everyone. You take your camera out for a "Kodak" moment, pose everyone like you want and then "click" you've captured the perfect photo opportunity. Or did you? Suddenly someone shouts, "You had the lens cap on dummy!" Obviously, you were unable to focus that picture and ...
Views: 1497 - Hate Advisory - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Gail Pursell Elliott©2003 Gail Pursell Elliott The weather service has criteria for issuing weather advisories. Sometimes there is a heat advisory, sometimes a wind advisory, sometimes a winter weather advisory. In all of these instances, once those who are keeping an eye on weather patterns see the ...
Views: 1368 - Seven Tips for Taking Charge of Your Financial Destiny - by When you change your mind about something, you change your experience of it. If there is any room for growth in your finances right now or you have a desire to grow your business, then it is time to “grow your mind” by expanding your thinking. By creating a mindset for wealth, you begin a ...
Views: 1139 - Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) on Stress - by The very presence of life means that stress is also present. The recognition of and the reaction to stressors is fundamental to physical and emotional existence. Our reactions to stressors are either healthy, that is, adaptive, or unhealthy, that is, maladaptive. Maladaptive reactions to ...
Views: 2369 - What's Your Dosha, Baby? - by What's Your Dosha, Baby?
Discover the Vedic Way for Compatibility in Life and Love
By Lisa Marie Coffey
* Endorsed by Deepak Chopra and Cherie Carter-Scott.
* Foreword by Dr. Vasant Lad.
* Edited excerpt: The ancient Indian "science of life" called Ayurveda
explains that human beings, like ...
Views: 3827 - The Unusual Power of Emotions - by (c) 2004 All Rights Reserved.
You most likely recall exactly where you were, and exactly what you were doing, when you learned of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.
I most certainly do!
I clearly recall my disbelief and total amazement. I recall exactly where I was standing when I ...
Views: 927 - Referrals- Don't Settle - by Referrals: An effective way to earn business in which
one individual endorses the services of another
individual to a third party in an effort to increase
everyone’s income
There is no better way to earn clients than with the help of others. Cold calling and telemarketing are necessary, but ...
Views: 965 - Self Help When You're In Debt - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2004 from Paul F Davis anIt's no fun being in debt. Money shortages are always stressful and serious debt canemotionally drain you. And yet, while you'll find lots of advice about thepractical aspects of debt management, there is preciouslittle help available for the psychological side of things. Negative feelings ...
Views: 2538 - Chapter excerpt from BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It - by (Warner Books, May 2004, $13.95)
Have you ever berated yourself for missing a golden opportunity to talk about yourself and your accomplishments because you were fearful of coming off as too showy or self-serving? How come so many of us can only think of the right things to say about ourselves ...
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