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- Extraordinary Things Happen in Small Increments - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Richard GreeneSo how do Peak Performers accomplish extraordinary things? The answer is simple. The process is simple. But you have to be dedicated to commit to it. Peak Performers practice self-development techniques or activities EVERYDAY. That’s right. They do it every day. Everyday might seem like a lot. ...
Views: 1634 - A New Year’s Resolution Worth Considering - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from William CottringerA New Year’s Resolution Worth Considering By Bill Cottringer Normally, I am not one for making or suggesting good New Year’s resolutions, maybe because I have seen too many short-lived ones dissolving after just a few weeks. However, I am going to make an exception to my own rule this ...
Views: 1633 - It's Easy to Lose Credibility - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dawn Angier“Business is simple. Make some stuff and sell it for more than it cost you. There’s nothing more to it than that except for a few million details.”—president of International Harvester I had to eat a little humble pie recently. And I want to share why, because I think it illustrates a ...
Views: 1633(9 votes) - Speculate Like the Spider - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Victor ChanBe there an organism that symbolizes a good speculator, it has to be the spider. Are you familiar with its method of foraging? Instead of moving around to hunt, it simply builds up a web to let its prey automatically fall into it. It is the same in trading, for whereas the amateur assumes a ...
Views: 1633(20 votes) - “P” Point Photography: Seven Success Sources - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from William Cottringer“P” Point Photography: Seven Success Sources By Bill Cottringer “Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” ~Dorothea Lange Learning the art of good photography offers valuable life lessons that can bring success in other endeavors. Here are seven ...
Views: 1632 - Inspiring Examples to Motivate You. Part 3 in the Portia Nelson series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe previous articles in this series explained how Portia Nelson's awesome poem, Autobiography in Five Short Chapters, identifies some of the difficulties in overcoming challenges in life, which she calls holes in the sidewalk. Illustrations can be very helpful, so let's look at some conduct ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - 10 Common Statements That Hamper Progress - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaYou are as strong as the confessions and statements you say out loud or within you’re the confines of your own mind. There are common statements which our human nature naturally gravitates towards at the expense of progress and tasks at hand. Sometimes these statements are said spontaneously, ...
Views: 1630 - Life Skills: Find Your Passion - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckWhen work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible. ~ Author Unknown Passion is defined as “powerful emotion” and “boundless enthusiasm”. When you bring emotion and enthusiasm to your lifework, negatives don’t matter. ...
Views: 1628 - Appreciating Failure - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Mike RobbinsFailure! Just the word “failure” can send shivers up and down our spine. If you’re like me and many of my clients, you’re probably not a big fan of failing. However, if you think about some of your biggest failures in life, haven’t they taught you a great deal and been extremely valuable to ...
Views: 1627 - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - Instilling Pride ~ A Key to Eliciting Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Michael BeckEliciting excellence in others is the essence of leadership, and one of the most effective means of eliciting excellence is to instill a sense of pride in those around us. Instilling pride has a myriad of benefits - quality of work and workmanship improves, creativity and innovation ...
Views: 1627(4 votes) - Make Up your Own Mind - Become a Skeptic. Part 6 in the Approach to Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYour Approach to Life But what's the alternative to being gullible or being cynical? Ask yourself if an idea, or their suggestions, are plausible. Become a skeptic, be skeptical! There's a lot of misunderstanding about skeptics and cynics. Although many don't comprehend the difference, they ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Set Yourself Free - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHow often have you doubted yourself? And how did it affect your life, work or business? I can relate to this and until I learned to believe in myself and create a “success image” of myself, I was unable to neither use my full potential nor bring out the best in myself. It may seem strange ...
Views: 1627 - Where is our FOCUS? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from David ThompsonHave you ever known of a person who was frustrated? Maybe even yourself? What was the cause of the frustration? A relationship,finances...a job that could not be obtained? These are things that you desire. Success.it has different meanings for each of us,a goal that we set for ourselves.I am ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - Why Are Successful Entrepreneurs So Darn Lucky? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhat is your definition of the word “luck”? Not the Webster’s Dictionary definition, your definition. Is it being in the right place at the right time? Picking the right dealer in a casino? Turning up at a party where you meet your current wife (could be good or bad luck)? Entrepreneurs seem ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - Change - Here's How! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Nobody said change was easy. That's why most people don't do it. But there is a deeper reason as to why it is hard that if understood, will lead you to action that will bring you new habits and sustainable results. When you evolve and grow as a person you start with: 1) VALUES which create ...
Views: 1626(3 votes) - Ignore Warning Signs in Your Business At Your Own Risk - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Carrie GreeneI love people watching. I love guessing what is going through their mind as I watch. There is so much to learn by studying human behavior. It’s easy to apply the lessons to my life and in turn, to my business. I was sitting in an airport lounge. An alarm went off. I looked up. Nobody ...
Views: 1626 - Feeling Olympic Insignificance? Success Tips for the Rest of Us - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Stephan WiednerIt’s easy to watch world-class performers, like those who participated in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, with wonder. How did they get to be so good? They were born with natural talent, or they worked long hours to be the best. Maybe it’s a little of both. The point is that what you believe ...
Views: 1625 - Living Your Wealth in the Here and Now - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Ruth HegartyAs this week's quotation from the book Daily OM says, "sages of all faiths agree that the current moment is the only thing that really exists." This is a concept I share with all my clients because it is from our focus on the present moment that we are able to live abundantly and prosperously - ...
Views: 1625(4 votes) - Stop Trying to Be Successful - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Young KimI know this sounds counter-intuitive, but here goes: STOP TRYING TO BE SUCCESSFUL! I have a cousin, Larry, who lives in Los Angeles, and has fallen into the trap of trying to be a celebrity entrepreneur. Larry buys expensive clothes, is obsessed with sports cars, and always talks about money. ...
Views: 1624(3 votes) - When You Look In The Mirror, What Do You See? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Noelle NelsonWhen you look in the mirror, what do you see? That you’re too short, too tall, too fat, too skinny? That you somehow grew a pimple overnight, or a new set of crows feet, or maybe it’s time to go shaved-head considering that ever-expanding bald spot? Or do you see your wonderful smile, the ...
Views: 1624 - ***Growing with Change - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesChange happens. And while we can't control much of the world changing around us, we can control how we respond. We can choose to anticipate and embrace changes, or resist them. Resisting change is like trying to push water upstream. Generally we're quick to point to others who resist change. ...
Views: 1623 - The Goldilocks Principle of Success - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Cindy DachukAlthough Goldilocks may not be the model of 'Success' that would first come to mind, she had one clear insight that we could all benefit from. She was a strong proponent of the value of recognising when things were 'just right'. For those of us striving to achieve a given level of success in our ...
Views: 1623 - Uncommon Sense for Work & Play - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from William CottringerUncommon Sense for Work & Play By Bill Cottringer “Success and happiness are a result of using uncommon sense, while failure and unhappiness are the consequence of using everything else.” ~The author. Success and happiness in life are most often tied to your efforts in reaching a ...
Views: 1623(4 votes) - Create Success in Your Life With Five Essential Attributes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggWe can all be successful if we practice principles of success. To become successful, one has to be committed to personal growth and development, and willing to perfect practices that lead to a successful outcome. Like any other habit, developing traits that lead to success, requires commitment, ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Use Gratitude to Create a Happier and More Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggEvery country and culture appreciates gratitude for good deeds, yet today we have grown so busy that we neglect to show appreciation. Although we all learned those warm words of thank you as a child, our world is filled technological advances that have replaced the simple and kind “thank you” ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Your Word is Worth what you Say It's Worth! Part 2 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerCommitment can be seen as a muscle, a mental muscle. And just like physical muscles, the secret of success is to keep your mental muscles fit and toned. Keep fit Physically Physically, exercise keeps your muscles strong. Yes, I know that physical workout can be a pain. I've stopped asking my ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Financial independence, and the mindset to make it happen - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonBefore I hop into this article, I think I should clarify something: What does financial independence mean to you? In a sense, it's sort of a "buzz word" that bankers and financial planners endeavoring to earn commissions off of your investments throw around, as if working with them is your ...
Views: 1621 - Own Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Rand GolletzMy new client, Tony, had some "issues." (Don’t we all?) A superb thinker and analytical problem-solver who astounded his co-workers with his intellect, he also got periodically derailed. When his boss (the CEO) criticized his work, Tony would "shut down" for prolonged periods of time. ...
Views: 1621 - Six Ways To Think Like Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Zoe RouthDoes anyone else wonder what will happen to Apple now that Steve-The-Genius Jobs has passed on? If there is ever to be a test of his leadership, it's now; what survives when the leader doesn't? We may not know for a few years yet. Here's what has survived - the example he set in his fierce and ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - 6 Proven Strategies For Sales Managers - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Jim MeisenheimerDo you know what it takes to become an exceptional sales manager? Here are six common sense management strategies you can use to become more effective in your daily work. 1. Alignment. One of the keys to your long-term success is alignment. Let me explain. It's important, actually ...
Views: 1620 - How To Develope A True Success Mindset - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Stephanie HaberMost of us have an idea about what success means to us, and we have a mental vision of what it will look like when it arrives in our lives. We might finally get the career recognition we’ve been working so hard for, earn a lot of money, find the man or woman of our dreams, start a family, ...
Views: 1620 - Steve Jobs: A Job Well Done - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of my heroes is Steve Jobs. He stuck to his vision even though everyone disagreed with him. In the face of defeat, he was brave enough to start over because he had something he wanted to accomplish. When he finally was allowed to continue with his vision unhampered he didn’t just create ...
Views: 1620(4 votes) - Are Your Financial Projections Pro Forma or Bull Sheeta? - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from Rand GolletzI highly recommend Berkshire-Hathaway's annual report for your pleasure, amusement and education, even for those of you who don't enjoy reading business publications. More specifically, I recommend chairman Warren Buffet's annual message to shareholders. Buffet always educates and ...
Views: 1619 - Change your belief system - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Ozias MucheriwaMillions upon millions are going through life crawling upon their hands and knees, defeated and dejected. Many people wail in poverty and wonder if there could be some magic formula that can be employed to extricate them from the entanglement of lack. As they search for the truth sometimes they ...
Views: 1619(6 votes) - 5 Key Ingredients Needed to Become Successful - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody looking to become successful in any endeavor of their lives there are certain ingredients absolutely needed or success will elude them. This is a fact and it is plain and simple! In every case the 'road to success' must first be planned out, otherwise your progress will be severely ...
Views: 1618 - Applying The Law of Attraction Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Debbie RustonFor those of us that have studied and live the principles of The Secret, we understand that like attracts like. This means as you think a thought, you attract it to you. Thoughts actually become the things in your life. Our thoughts actually become things! Bob Proctor is quoted as saying "If ...
Views: 1618 - Narcissism Or A Survival Tactic: Has Our Success-Oriented World Shaped Millennials’ Attitudes? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIt seems like every day there is a new article calling out millennials for being over-indulged and narcissistic. Then you log onto any social media outlet, they are flooded with selfies and updates on trivial, day-to-day information like restaurant check-ins. It’s enough to make you start to ...
Views: 1618 - 5 Reasons to Stop Calling Your Goals Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2015 from DK Lee1. Dreams Just Happen When you dream, you just see things play out. If you type “dream big” into Google one of the first things to pop up is an article about advice from Steve Jobs. The article talks about how Steve Jobs told a Disney executive to “Dream Bigger”. If we quote his biography, ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - All Is Not Fair In Internet Business - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Joseph RatliffOr the 80/20 rule, and who you REALLY have to focus on to succeed… All the sales letters out there paint the “rosy” picture of the Internet marketing lifestyle, don’t they? I am sure that most everyone that reads this article has at one point or another “fallen” for the carefully crafted ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - *** Goal Setting Can Limit Our Flexibility and Learning - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jim Clemmer"People seldom hit what they do not aim at." — Henry David Thoreau, 19th century American naturalist, poet, and essayist Goals are precise and measurable objectives with exact time frames and targets. Goals are short-term steps toward our long-term vision. Goals are specific points along our ...
Views: 1616(11 votes) - Life Skills: Keep Learning - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckI don’t know why I didn’t know this. Looking back, I can see that it’s one of the most important things I coulda-shoulda-woulda done … if I’d known. Unfortunately, I didn’t really comprehend it for about two decades. We seem to think that a college (or high school) diploma ...
Views: 1616 - Adaptability - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Osric V. BaughamI tend to translate lessons of success from those in the athletic field. Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski became the winningest coach in men's college basketball in November of this year. His adaptability in changing as the game of basketball has changed (began coaching in 1975) is a testament to his ...
Views: 1615 - Peace of Mind for Exceptionally Busy People - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Paul Dalton"Do not confuse peace of mind with spaced-out insensitivity. A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware." - Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama) The busier more and more chaotic our lives get the more likely we are to let our unconscious mind do all our thinking for us. This, in turn, ...
Views: 1615 - Don’t Be a Trash Talker - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ruth HegartyI was recently reading a study that found that close to 95% of people are unskilled, unpracticed or amateurs in the art of interpersonal communication. That shocked me. In essence, this study is saying that 95% of people “talk trash.” Working toward mastery in communication is something I ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - Preparing for Your Media Appearance: Getting Fit to Look Fabulous - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susan HarrowThe first thing people are concerned about when they are doing a TV interview is: How do I look? They want to know what clothes to wear, how to do their make-up and hair (yes men too), how to sit to look their best. After we discuss all the cosmetic stuff we get down to media ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - Additional Thoughts: Needs, Wants, Values and Priorities - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked with an executive who stated with certitude that his family was his number one priority. He also lamented the fact that he spent virtually no time with his wife and kids. I responded that priorities are defined by how and where we spend our time and that, by definition, his family ...
Views: 1613 - Persistence Pays Off For Driven Product Marketers and Inventors of WD-40 - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Geoff FickePersistence Pays Off For Driven Product Marketers and Inventors of WD-40 Along with duct tape, probably the most common product handymen keep in the garage for tackling household chores and repairs is the ubiquitous lubricant spray WD-40. I am a mechanical klutz. But when something needs ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - 25 Simple Steps to Make your Life Easier...and Get More Done in a Day ( (from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 25 Simple Steps to Make your Life Easier...and Get More Done in a Day ( (from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') Author: Craig Lock (Eagle Productions Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Time Management, Goalsetting, Success, Success Principles, ...
Views: 1612(3 votes) - How to Start a Blog to Make Money - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Jane HurstA lot of people are making good money these days, simply by publishing their own blogs. There are a few ways that you can make money with a blog, and let’s face it, this is pretty easy work once you know what you are doing. Of course, you need to make sure that you are targeting the right ...
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