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- The Reality Principle of Success and Why Many People Don’t Follow It - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from William CottringerJames Gray’s “Two Lovers” with Joaquin Phoenix, Gwenth Paltrow, and Vinessa Shaw was an amusing, but predictable movie. The plot involved a confused young man carrying on with two completely different lovers—one very passionate, slightly out-of-reach relationship with all sorts of possibilities, ...
Views: 1733 - What will You Be This Time? You Have a Choice! Part 6 in the Secret of Success series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe fundamental secret of success, as you saw in the previous article in this Secret of Success series, is your choice of what to be. Every time is different. There's no one answer or even a right answer to this crucial question. It's always: What am I this time? (I am, you are and he is form ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - If When - Two Often Crippling Words - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Words matter. How we express ourselves is the most important indicator of the type of person we are and the type of life we lead. In my work as a marketing consultant I have the opportunity to meet hundreds of people each year. They are usually attempting to bring a product, ...
Views: 1732(3 votes) - Three Ways to Use Your Signature Story to Pull in More Clients - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Lisa MininniOne of the best strategies to quickly establish credibility, get known, and differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to share your signature story. A signature story is your own personal account of how you got to where you are today or how you transitioned into your chosen ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Who Are You Becoming? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from M.J. RyanThere is a story from the Talmud that goes like this: When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Authentic Knowing comes with Experience. Part 4 of the 5 Steps to Mastery - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThere's a great divide between theory and practice. You get information from outside, and mental investigation enables you to understand it. But authentic knowing is far more than just understanding. The next step to mastery is to get your own experience, the energy you put into practice makes ...
Views: 1731(3 votes) - Success Strategies: The Winner's Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Mandy & Trevor SwiftHow well have your success strategies served you over the last year? Have you even got any: Take a look back at your life over the past 12 months and tally up the scores. How many times did you 'Win' at something, and how many times did you 'lose'? There is a famous quote by Canadian hockey ...
Views: 1731(4 votes) - 4 Easy Ways to Change Your Paradigm - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2015 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, being aware of the ongoing changes in every aspect of our lives has become an important task for our survival and our continued well being. We see companies and organizations collapse because they have not been able to change their ways of thinking and behaving. Individuals ...
Views: 1730 - 7 Positive Thinking Tips For Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tim RyanThe habit of positive thinking is something that many of us have to work at. It just seems to take less effort and it is more natural to have a negative mindset. However, in order for a person to be happy and successful, they must be optimistic and have a positive mental attitude. Here are ...
Views: 1729(2 votes) - Finding Your Spirit - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharyn AbbottThere are plenty of myths about what you need to succeed in today's society. You do not need a series of self help books telling you how to arrange your bookshelf and paint your northern wall to generate the best success and happiness that you can experience in your earthly life. What you need ...
Views: 1729 - REALITY REPAIR: TIME, SWEAT, TEARS & NO PROMISES OF SOMETHING FOR NOTHING - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from William CottringerREALITY REPAIR: TIME, SWEAT, TEARS & NO PROMISES OF SOMETHING FOR NOTHING By Bill Cottringer “You don't get something for nothing; You can't have freedom for free; You won't get wise With the sleep still in your eyes No matter what your dreams might be.” ~Neil Peart. Shame ...
Views: 1729(6 votes) - Answer Life Changing Questions - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from John Di LemmeMay I ask you a question? Well, actually, I’m going to ask you eight powerful, life-changing questions. These questions are designed to make you take an honest look within yourself and the life you have created for yourself thus far. When answered truthfully, these questions will create a ...
Views: 1728 - High Risk = High Return – Truth or Fallacy? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Beau HendersonEver hear the saying that high risk equals high returns? Did you hear that from a financial planner? Oftentimes certain financial planners will attempt to ascertain a person’s risk tolerance. If they conclude that a certain personality has a high risk tolerance, which means they are ...
Views: 1728 - How to Do Optimism - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Paul Dalton“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean When I was a kid I would imagine that I could make things happen just by thinking about them. For example, if my best friend was coming over to play I’d look out for him from ...
Views: 1728(12 votes) - Five Questions We All Have At Work - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2014 from William CottringerFive Questions We All Have At Work By Bill Cottringer “All good work has magic in it, and addresses the mind in a subtle way.” ~Duane Michals. There are five questions we all have at work which need reasonable answers to, as guided by effective management. These questions were ...
Views: 1727 - Making the Highest Possible Contribution - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle RandallDo you ever feel you have so much potential that you can't sit still? All high performers feel this potential boiling up within them. It’s what they look for in turn when making key hires. But even with the most promising new employee, something can happen and, next thing you know, they’re stuck ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - The Virtual Office & the Death of the Salesman! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Paul ShearstoneThe methodology of elite salespeople is focused at a higher level. They gravitate more toward the natural laws of human interaction and psychology – the esoteric – the essence for which the Rules of Selling were written and in which they find credibility. Their delivery appears effortless albeit ...
Views: 1727 - The "Power of Attraction" Without Action = Self Delusion - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Dale CalvertLet me be perfectly clear; I believe that when the mind determines exactly specifically what you want to accomplish that you do attract the people, situations, and opportunities to help that vision become a reality. I believe in the wisdom of the ages. “What the Mind can Conceive and ...
Views: 1726 - ***Fantasy Is The Catalyst To Creative Energy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Rob WhiteOver the next five blogs, I will show you how to make your fantasies become facts in your life. The secret to success is putting your daydreams to productive use. When you walk around town imagining a bright future, but do nothing to make those dreams real … it’s like driving a truck full of ...
Views: 1724 - Success Methods - What Goals Can Do For Your Life - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadDo you want a life of excitement and achievement? A series of suitable goals can help you attain this lifestyle. No, you won't become a millionaire or find success overnight. Instead, you will gradually increase your abilities and experiences. Then you can get closer and closer to the kind of ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Discover the Satisfaction of Seeing How It All Fits Together. Part 7 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe effort you put into overcoming your self sabotage increases your personal power. If you allow the self sabotage mechanism to win, you feed it - which improves its inner strength and decreases yours. So whenever you just know you should do something, that's a great opportunity to increase ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Tell if You're Interviewing with a Good Company - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ken SundheimIt’s simple – if you work for a good company, you’re going to be worth more on the market than those who gain employment with “so-so” firms. This is not to mention that you will learn a tremendous more working under intelligent, engaging and dedicated individuals. Though, if you’re a ...
Views: 1722(4 votes) - Gain From Your Culture - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Albert GaroliIn a previously article entitled “You Are Where You Live” the focus was on bettering one’s self by bettering one’s environment. This article is a continuation of that first one with an added insight on how to make use of the social and cultural conditions that make up one’s society and ...
Views: 1722(10 votes) - The Corridor Principal - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Donna RiosThe Corridor Principal Did you know that when you launch out on your goal or vision the moment you take your first step in that direction you are thrusting yourself into a corridor. A hallway with many doors, the funny thing is that you won’t see the doors till you get closer to them and only ...
Views: 1722 - Is Their Approach Viable? Do They Make Sense or No Sense? Part 3 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAre you cautious about what other people want you to believe, do you take what they say with a large pinch of salt? The secret of success is to check out its viability, explore their motivation, and wonder if they're trying to mislead you before making up your mind. If it sounds too good to be ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Sometimes We Run…Part 2: A smart strategy to achieve your goals! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Richard LiottaIn Sometimes We Run... Part 1 (see article here: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/sometimes_we_run_your_relationship_with_your_goals_part_1 ) two of the primary ways that we run in relationship to our goals were addressed, running away from and running towards our goals. There are several ...
Views: 1721(2 votes) - The best way to implement 360-degree assessment - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Margaret WilsonA 360-degree assessment provides feedback on the performance of individual co-workers, subordinates, managers, supervisors and other stakeholders. The device offers 360-degree assessment to people in administrative positions, and the individual, a rounded version of how all stakeholders see the ...
Views: 1721 - A Work Conflict Deserving a Thoughtful Resolution By Bill Cottringer - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from William Cottringer“Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means” ~Ronald Reagan. The transition from the Manufacturing Age to the Information Age brought is a value revolution. The current values revolution has turned the traditional workplace upside down and ...
Views: 1720(2 votes) - Social Media Employment Background Checks – How To Remove a Hurdle for Your Employment Success! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Muhammad Saad KhanSocial media networking sites are becoming a silent snapper for the people who are seeking employment in a recession hit job market, as employers are now compelled to run social media employment background checks as their primary tool for hiring. A real life story can be a better example to ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - Are You Commited to Your Success? Or Are you Simply Involved?! - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Stephen SuccessWhat is the Difference Between Involvement and Commitment? This is by no means a trick question. When it comes to your Success in life are you Involved or are you committed? Many people get frustrated with life; they get ticked off when they think of their current situations or place in ...
Views: 1717 - The Meaning of Success - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Dawn AngierI once got a letter from a high school student in Australia. He wanted to know my definition of success. It’s a good question, and I thought I’d share my answer with you. Most people will tell you that they want to be a success. But it’s a rare individual who can tell you what that means. ...
Views: 1717(3 votes) - Habits Are EASY To Break... At Least The Good Ones - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Carrie GreeneWhen people talk about productivity they often talk about routines or habits. “Professionals” tell us that it takes 21-repetitions of an action to form a habit. This means that after twenty-one repetitions of an activity, it will be engrained into your mind and body so that you do it ...
Views: 1716 - 10 Steps for Tuning In and Turning Up Your Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Michele MolitorWhat’s the difference between Wanting and Having? Let’s make an important distinction. You see, there is a big difference between “Wanting” and “Having” something. Wanting: means lacking or absent. Deficient in some part, thing or aspect. Having: means to possess, to hold, to get, to ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - Are You Smart Enough? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from William CottringerAre You Smart Enough? By Bill Cottringer “Half of being smart is in knowing what you are dumb about.” ~Solomon Short. I have been an avid researcher of the connection between intelligence and success for several decades now, and am finally ready to release my short list for ...
Views: 1715 - Remember These Kentucky Derby Quotes - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe 138th running of the Kentucky Derby will commence on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Churchill Downs in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky, with a post time slated for 6:24 P.M. Since this race is usually the most eagerly anticipated horse race in the Western Hemisphere, let alone the United States, ...
Views: 1715 - A Champion Forever - That is Who You Are! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Anyaele SamYou are an example and a promoter of the beautiful life in this wonderful world. You are an advocate who is in favor of the growing process and process of change that is as good as doing things right the first time. You are one who meets the highest standard of excellence. You are a ...
Views: 1714 - Success Secret of Rock Stars and Billionaires - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Theresa BehennaIt took 17 years for me to master the piano and become a professional entertainer. It's taken 10 years to become a good motivational speaker. The Beatles and Bill Gates each put in 10,000 worth of practice to reach the levels of excellence they did. Overnight success is a myth. Original ...
Views: 1714 - 15 Questions To A Breakthrough - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Zoe RouthEver got stuck mulling a problem over and over and over? And then tarted thinking about it again only to get stuck all over again? Yup - been there, done that! It's not that there is no solution, but you need to change the way you are thinking, how you are focusing. And the quality of ...
Views: 1713(3 votes) - How to Increase Your Success Consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyEspecially in the western world millions of people of average intelligence and education started with nothing and were able to create successful lives. In terms of success, background and education are not deciding factors. Your ability to continuously focus your mind on positive thoughts, ...
Views: 1712 - Seeing sense, the feeling of satisfaction once you appreciate how it all fits together - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou can See Sense Once you realize how something fits together and makes sense, you say you see sense. And you actually do, you get the picture. You know it stands to reason since it has the ring of truth. When you get the picture, your context suddenly expands and that enlarged knowing ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - The Difficulties Of Selecting The Best Of The Bunch - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from William CottringerThe Difficulties Of Selecting The Best Of The Bunch By Bill Cottringer “Never make predictions, especially about the future.” ~Casey Stengel. I won’t argue with Mr. Stengel’s wisdom when it comes to baseball; but in business, employers have way too much to lose without at least ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - 3 Keys for Building Your Sustainable Business From the Inside Out - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Michele MolitorQuestion: What had you go into business for yourself? Was it the money? The hours? The flexibility? The freedom of carving your own path? What had you make the leap into being an entrepreneur? As an executive coach, I most often hear from folks just like you, who want to bust ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimIt is important to set yourself up for success. Repeated so-called failures can show up the same learning lessons, of which you may have difficulty recognizing. Despite detailed goal setting, planning and all, it is possible that you have been unconsciously sabotaging yourself. It may well be ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Inspiration and the Origin of Negative Consequences. Part 2 in the Inner Motivation series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe Cherokee Indians say that everybody is internally motivated, as you saw in part one of this Inner Motivation series. They know that, along with everybody else, you have both a white wolf and a negative black wolf to provide internal guidance! Do you Just Know? When you just know ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - The Essence of Success - An Aura of Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from John MelansonEverything that you will ever succeed at begins in the next moment. When you take the time to think about what you will do, you have already begun to tread the rising path toward enlightenment. Take each moment that comes as a gift. With every gift that you receive, you become more grateful. ...
Views: 1711 - 5-Keys to Successful Goal Setting - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Carrie GreeneWouldn’t it be great if we could do it all? Imagine never having to think about having the time or resources necessary to do a project because you had all the time and resources in the world. Wishful thinking huh? The truth is that you don’t have infinite access to time or resources. There ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - Profound Advice with Dennis Hopper - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Ray DuGray & Maria NgoIt was a very hot opening day at the 10th CineVegas Anniversary Film Festival. Photographers and crews lined the red carpet in position for the CineVegas executives including Dennis Hopper and the cast from Peter Cattaneo’s The Rocker starring Rainn Wilson, Emma Stone, and Jane Lynch. Our ...
Views: 1710 - Hacking Happiness: 5 Ways to Train Your Brain to Be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Phil DumontetIs it hard to put your finger on what makes you happy? According to a Deakin University study, happiness boils down to three things: financial freedom, a life of purpose, and authentic relationships. In other words, happiness — about 40 percent of it, anyway — is within your reach and, most ...
Views: 1709 - The Pop Psychologists and Motivational Experts Have It All Wrong: True Tips to Visualizing Success - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Matt VassarHow many times have you heard business gurus telling you to visualize success if you want to achieve it? I can't count the number of pieces of literature I've opened on subjects totally unrelated to psychology with a section in the book telling me to "program my subconscious" by "visualizing ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - Feeling Down? What to Do to Control your Mood. Part 1 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo you have complete control over your mood? You like to think you're a positive person, yet some days do you find that you're just in a bad mood? My mother used to call this getting out of bed on the wrong side. Now I don't know that the side of the bed has anything to do with it, but bad ...
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