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- Focus on Progress to Prevent Perfection Paralysis - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Young KimGuess what the following people have in common? I have a friend who wanted to be a screenwriter at one point, but he never wrote a single line. He's excuse was that he couldn't think of a script that was guaranteed to sell. I have a photography client who hasn't touched her camera in over a ...
Views: 1654(3 votes) - You Are Always in the Right Place - Trust the Process - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMy wife Deborah and I just returned from a month long trip to London and Germany. For the first 18 days we worked: a Story Theater Retreat in London, 2 Retreats in Munich, a keynote at the German Speakers Association annual conference and finally, a speech at a human resources convention in ...
Views: 1653 - Journaling Short-Cuts: Tap into Your Visual & Kinesthetic Learning Center with The STEPS Program! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezWe all know the benefits of journaling. How it helps us keep account of ourselves, helps motivate and inspire us. How it can help us with our health, career, relationships, even our spiritual walk. In fact, every self help guru and motivational speaker swears by and encourages everyone to ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - Visualize And Affirm Your Desired Outcomes: A Step-by-Step Guide - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Jack CanfieldYou have within you an awesome power that most of us have never been taught to use. Elite athletes use it. The super rich use it. And peak performers in all fields are now starting to use it. That power is called visualization. The daily practice of visualizing your dreams as already complete ...
Views: 1651 - How to use the 1000 steps technique in goal setting? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenGoal setting is also possible with the rule of a 1000 steps. Reaching your goals is not hard, if you are trying to do it step by step. Let us say you have a big dream and a want of a new, outstanding innovation in your field of occupation or work. You watch out for the one and only innovation. ...
Views: 1650 - Start Your Own Booming Logo Design Business Online - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Alferd MichealHave you ever noticed that there is a logo printed on every business card and website? A logo is a clear mark which helps customers in associating it with a particular logo. The business or company logo becomes a part of their corporate culture. It is very interesting if you can become a part of ...
Views: 1650 - Board Member Job Descriptions – Which Roles and Responsibilities Should You Include? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon MikrutPrior to developing a job description for board members, take time to determine what you expect from them. Which roles should they adopt and which tasks, projects, and activities do you want them to be responsible for? In addition, consult your by-laws as they will list board member roles and ...
Views: 1649(4 votes) - DO OR DIE - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from William CottringerDO OR DIE By Bill Cottringer “Conflicts give rise to villains, heroes, victims and bystanders. Which are you willing to be, in doing or dying for? ~The Author. We are all chasing after things we think we want because of how they make us feel—happiness, success, peace of mind, ...
Views: 1649 - Is being on time necessary - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Dia ThabetAre you usually late or on time? Is being on time important? Do you know why you should be on time? Whether you have a meeting, telephone conference, family visit, lunch, dinner or invitation, it is important that you be on time. What unites many successful people is their time management ...
Views: 1649 - Once They're Willing to Listen, They're only Informed About It. Part 2 of the 5 Steps to Mastery - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou've seen that the first step to mastery is to be willing to listen to the information. Without taking advantage of other people's expertise, you would have to rediscover their insights for yourself. Education is one of the secrets of success, it can be seen as the process of listening and ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Patience Will Kill Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Carrie GreeneA client of mine was frustrated. She was talking about the pace of growth in her business. She was telling me that things were shifting, that her message was getting clearer. That she was feeling more confident every day. She also shared with me that her business was still not where she ...
Views: 1648 - 5 Personal Success Strategy Pitfalls You'd Want To Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Daniel HerznerTrue story: the other day I was visiting a friend and I overheard her say to her son, "one day, when we're rich, we're going to..." When I heard her say this I had to bite my tongue. I bit my tongue not because I fault her for wanting more out of life but because she is doing nothing to actually ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Creative Intelligence - Exploring Your Own Creative Genius - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Mark FooInside each person, there exists untapped potential for creativity. Creativity does not just refer to skills like being able to paint, write eloquently, or make beautiful music; creativity merely refers to unique thinking. For example, if you are using different and new ways of finding a ...
Views: 1647(5 votes) - ***Managing Perfectionism - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanThis is the first of two newsletters that address perfectionism. In this issue, we will explore what perfectionism is and why it is destructive. In the next one, we will take a look at some strategies for both controlling the need to be perfect and living a more relaxed, satisfying life. What ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - Accountable Equals Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Joel MilneHow much of your life do you hold yourself accountable for? Consider your level of responsibility for the results in your life, on a percentage basis. Is the answer 25%? 50%? 75%? Now ask yourself this, why not a 100%? If your not in charge, responsible, held accountable for each and every ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Do you Believe you Deserve to be Successful? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Andrew HortonYou will only ever achieve the level of success you believe you deserve and that you believe you have the skill and ability to achieve. The reason for this is that your beliefs are what ultimately drive your behaviour and the actions you take or fail to take each day. What you believe to be true ...
Views: 1646 - Time-proven Easy Strategies to Improve Your Mood. Part 4 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhat gives you joy? How do you take your attention away from feeling unhappy? What do you enjoy doing? Which activities give you a rush, or maybe even just get you to smile inside? When you have an urgent need to get out of a bad mood, how do you stop your self sabotage? Anything which works ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips for building a mindset of success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyRichard told mygoalsbuddy.com “The one thing that all successful athletes, musicians, singers and self-made millionaires and billionaires have in common is an attitude of success. They didn’t acquire this after their achievements.” 1.Expect the best: build your success attitude with a ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - Small Business Success: 3 Ways to Boost Your Bottom Line - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Alexandria JoyWe all know that the life-blood of any small business is cash flow, cash from clients and customers. However data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates that times are tough for smaller operators and over the past ten years, conditions have worsened. While small businesses ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Your Greatest obstacle to Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Osric V. BaughamWhen we think about obstacles in the way of achieving goals, what do you think is our greatest obstacle? Is it motivation? Determination? Lack of knowledge? Lack of resources? Lack of confidence? Lack of commitment? I could continue but I believe it's time. It's not people because regardless ...
Views: 1644 - Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Dia ThabetPower of positive thinking Can your thoughts affect your surroundings and events? Can your words affect your life? A child who receives poor grade in Science usually his parents, teachers, or someone told him that he is not good at the subject. Do you think these negative statements by ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Success Tip for the Day -" Notice What You Are Doing Right Today and Be Present." - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Patricia ClappSo much of our day is spent thinking about what we want to do, be or have. When was the last time you actually thought about what was going right and how well you were doing something? Maybe it's time you start.. Today I woke up exhausted. I have been going, going, going, with work for months ...
Views: 1642(11 votes) - The Line - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The lines that we bare are so unmistakable. We have this code that we sell ourselves from the time we are able to understand what exactly we want out of life, and who we want to become. I will do this, but I won’t do that. We set up our expectations of others along the way. Some will live up ...
Views: 1641 - Top 3 Leadership Mistakes That Screw Your Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen my client asked me what I see as mistakes that people make in leadership roles, one example jumped to the fore - 'Sally'. Observing Sally is like watching a train smash in slow motion. She demonstrates the first two top leadership mistakes. The remaining one comes from examples closer to ...
Views: 1641 - “The Truth About Success That Most Of Us Need To Know.” - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from William Cottringer“The Truth About Success That Most Of Us Need To Know.” By Bill Cottringer “To succeed in life you need two things: Ignorance and confidence.” ~Mark Twain. I have been an avid student of the success phenomenon for nearly 5 decades now, and the deeper I dig in studying this phenomenon, ...
Views: 1641 - 10 Tips To Get Out of Overwhelm & Activate Your Divine Feminine - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michele McGrewOne of the biggest concerns I hear from my spiritual business owners is that they're just stretched too thin. Trying to juggle business, family and your personal and spiritual needs can be a challenge, especially if you're trying to play the role of Super Woman. Yes ladies, we can HAVE ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - 5 Strategies to Help You Stay Focused and Be Productive - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Carrie GreeneHunger, noise, temperature, surroundings, energy level and overall health. All of these impact how well you function, your productivity and the quality of your work. It doesn't matter what your business plan or marketing strategy is, the one thing that will make or break your bottom line is ...
Views: 1640 - The Secret to Improving your State. Part 2 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf money or your economic circumstances are getting you down, then start by realizing that, in Dan Hannan's succinct phrase: You cannot spend your way out of recession or borrow your way out of debt.* This applies to governments just as it does to companies and individuals. Of course, ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - Three Fonts You Should Never Use Professionally - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Alexandria JoySometimes the first thing someone sees of us is in writing – it might be our online profile, a website or maybe a snail mail letter or advertisement. So it is super important to consciously shape our brand image by choosing the right fonts and look to reflect what we want to be remembered for. ...
Views: 1640 - Transform Your Vision into Reality - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.com“Could you really turn the desert into a lush green land? Fifty years ago, one man firmly believed it was possible. For Sheikh Zayed the only limit was your imagination. To turn his vision into reality, the Founding Father summoned prominent agricultural experts from around the world to the ...
Views: 1640 - How to Thrive in Today's Economy Lesson 3: Chase Your Fears - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceSo far we have learned through Yossi's jungle experience that change is the nature of life and adaptation to change is the essence of survival. We have also learned that there is unlimited abundance for all on our planet and the best way to share in that is by cooperating and creating your own ...
Views: 1639(6 votes) - IAS Exam – Syllabus and Preparation Tips - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Radhika SinhaIt is a dream of many to get in to the civil service. One needs to prepare well for the exams. Once a person passes these exams, success is sure shot. Civil service exams are given by individuals who want to become civil servants, i.e. work for the government. It is very important to pass the ...
Views: 1639 - Top Myths About Personal Branding – It’s Not What You Think - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Brenda BenceWhen you hear the words personal branding, do you think, "That's for people who are into how they dress," or "That's for people who are into self-promotion?" Unfortunately, those are just two of the myths that people often believe about personal branding. As a result of these myths, the ...
Views: 1638(5 votes) - Want to Succeed? Then take the 7 Steps to Greater Authenticity! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Richard LiottaSometimes goals and resolutions are empty and disembodied from our spirit and soul. No wonder they fail! Often they are not authentic; they are not true to who we are. If a goal is not something you fundamentally want, if it is not a decision made by your authentic self, you will be fighting ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Success: Why Do Some People Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhilst growth and progress are what many human beings seek, it doesn’t mean that this is what always takes place for them. There are some things that one might be able to achieve without too much trouble and others things that can always seem to remain out of their grasp. And while this ...
Views: 1635 - The Most Destructive Phrase In The English Language - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Amanda GoldstonThe most destructive phrase in the English Language! It is one of the quickest dream-killing phrases in the English language. It is a phrase that has been so ingrained in many of us since childhood that it is trots out of our mouth almost automatically. It is one of the quickest ways known to ...
Views: 1635(3 votes) - The Surprising Secret of King Arthur’s Success - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Larry FreeborgKing Arthur is a name synonymous with leadership, lion heartedness and action. His legacy is lasting and inspiring, and his Sounding Board – the Knights of the Round Table – is legendary. “This is the oath of a Knight of King Arthur’s Round Table and should be for all of us to take to heart. ...
Views: 1635 - This Is Unacceptable - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Lisa ChristiansenBy Lisa Christiansen Mastery in one’s career and self growth simply requires that we consistently and constantly produce results beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary by producing outstanding results. Mastery is attained by consistently stepping outside of our comfort zone, going beyond ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Truth, the Source of Inner Power. Part 3 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf you are following this Personal Power series, and have experienced the increase in inner power possible, then you've already seen the big advantage of changing your perspective. Recognize the Source of Personal Power When you come across a fundamental truth, something within you ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Road To Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Paul Finck“The road to success is not a smooth way; but it is a rugged path, filled with obstacles which can only be surmounted by patient toil.” – Ellen G. White Some people believe that success has a step by step procedure you may follow for you to be able to succeed. Real success is not ...
Views: 1633 - Things You Didn’t Know About Successful People - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2016 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, if you’ve placed second in a writing contest, will you jump for joy and push for better results the next time or will you be discouraged and find an excuse not to join again? In life, you are always faced with choices. You may opt to have a pessimist’s view and live a ...
Views: 1633 - 3 Wealth Building Strategies Of The Rich Exposed - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Augustine MwanjeIsn't it interesting that so many people hear about wealth building strategies of the rich, but so few people ever seem to get around to implementing them? In this article we are going to look at 3 wealth building strategies of the rich. Before we get started, if you are not yet rich, you need ...
Views: 1632 - Leave the Drama to your Mama… - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Edward MunozSeveral years ago I received an e-mail with the following quote from Henry Ford: “Never Complain, Never Explain.” Below the quote it recommended that we print the quote on a piece of paper and hang it on a wall where we would see it every day. We were only allowed to take it down when an entire ...
Views: 1632 - Success is Not an Accident - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Johan CampbellSuccess is not an accident. The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is that successful people have successful habits and unsuccessful people have unsuccessful habits. People often complain "I just don't seem to get anything right" and then question "Why won't things ...
Views: 1632 - The Leadership Secrets of the Trappist Monks - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Ray WilliamsAmerican style capitalism has been criticized for its lack of “heart” or “soul.” Many critics have also pointed to the excessive focus on greed, with little regard for the well-being of employees customers or the environment. Other than the typical insights of business school gurus or ...
Views: 1631 - Your Game Face is Costing You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Michelle RandallOn a recent Mastermind call, the discussion was about self-management and putting on a game face in difficult situations. There’s a problem with the game face when it’s used to neutralize our emotions. As a result, we can begin to be complacent by tolerating behavior that we would not accept ...
Views: 1631 - Leadership Starts Within - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr Richard NorrisThe global recession, directly or indirectly, will impact leadership – yours, your market, your competition, your region and, yes, your nation. Why?... Because leadership is ubiquitous. It is all around us. It is of primary importance. Yet, it is seemingly underserved, undervalued and under ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - How a broken leg became the beginning of a new lifestyle - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Ingela BergerA man I know had an accident one autumn as he was working in the woods. The leaves had fallen to the ground and the rain had fallen on the leaves. Wet leaves are very slippery, and this man knew that, but on a slope he lost control, fell and broke his right leg. He was lucky to have ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Take Responsibility for Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Amy ShermanHow much time do you spend complaining that things are not going well? Are you unhappy with your outcomes? Maybe it's time to take responsibility for what is working and what is not. Basically, if you realize that your thoughts, feelings and actions put you where you are today, then your ...
Views: 1629 - ***Seven little keys to success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerUnless you’ve had your head in the sand lately, I’m sure you’ve notice the people everywhere are shaken by uncertainty. Another definition for uncertainty is lack of trust. What is trust? The two parts to trust are: 1. an emotion or feeling of confidence or sureness that is not rooted ...
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