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- The Value of Being Positive. Part 3 in the Bad Mood Strategies series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhy Make the Effort? Why spend the time to come up with bad mood strategies to get yourself into a good mood in the first place? You're busy doing what you're doing and such pre-emptive planning can take a significant amount of time and energy. The answer is very simple: It's far more fun ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Dare to Dream: an excerpt from Oracle of the Obvious: Secrets to Common Sense Leadership by Ray Jorgensen, Ph.D and Dena Hurst, Ph.D - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raymond JorgensenYou must give birth to your images. They are the future waiting to be born. Fear not the strangeness that you feel. The future must enter you long before it happens. Just wait for the birth, for the hour of new clarity. (Ranier Maria Rilke) The real work of leaders—the single most ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Do You Have the Necessary Discipline? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Rand GolletzI believe 100% in the importance of "mindset" in successfully accomplishing goals. If you believe in your heart of hearts that you either don't deserve success or lack confidence, you simply will not. All of your efforts will be in vain because you are programmed to fail. How can you tell if ...
Views: 1604 - Presentation Skills Training: How To Connect With A Remote Audience - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanCurious how to connect, engage, and persuade your remote audience? More and more business presentations are held virtually. Find out how to make a powerful connection--when your audience isn’t in the same room. Where are virtual presentations rising in popularity? Everywhere! Educational ...
Views: 1604 - Watch the Road, Not the Pot Holes - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from M.J. Ryan“The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.” --Voltaire Lana Calloway is president of Exhibit Resources, a company that does design, construction, and installation of trade show exhibits. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lana and many of her clients ...
Views: 1604(2 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 ...
Views: 1603(2 votes) - My Father's Four-Step Formula for Success - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from John AOVI learned a lot from my father, Fred Trump. I learned about competence and efficiency. One of the best pieces of advice he ever gave me was his favorite formula for success. I call it Fred Trump’s Four-Step Formula for Getting Things Done. The four steps are: "Get in, get it done, get it done ...
Views: 1603 - 10 Quick Ways Women Can Empower Themselves - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When you feel empowered you can accomplish anything you desire. Empowerment for women doesn’t mean you have to burn your bra or spit at the end of the bar. It doesn’t mean you need to be aggressive or stare down the nearest competitor with vigor. But there are a few things you can do to set ...
Views: 1602 - Power up with Patience and Persistence - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWEB WARS Robert the Bruce was fighting for the independence of Scotland against the English, but he lost a battle and was hiding in a cave. He was downtrodden and perhaps even contemplating that everything was hopeless. He was not alone in that cave. A spider was his companion and he watched ...
Views: 1599 - Success Comes in Many Flavors That Start With Personal Growth - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Erica LevinAll the money in the world isn't going to create a successful business. There's a number of concepts and key points that people either learn or figure out on their own that often have to do with success. Success in business, and in life, is often about realizing expectations. Some say over ...
Views: 1599 - ***Negotiating Skills Will Get You Ahead - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanNegotiating skills can help you manage lots of different kinds of life situations, both at work and in your personal relationships. Here are a few examples of where these skills can help you build an even better life for yourself: 1. Many family situations require negotiating with others. ...
Views: 1598(5 votes) - 10 Tips on How Not To Be Successful! - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Janet WilksDon’t believe you can be successful. Don’t set a goal. Don’t be grateful for what you have right now. Don’t visualise and imagine the life you want. Don’t be happy. Don’t have focus and clarity. Don’t have belief and confidence in yourself and your power within. Don’t take responsibility ...
Views: 1598(4 votes) - Most Common Problem and Solutions for Mobile App Developers - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2018 from Tarun NagarThe technology-oriented enterprises are emerging all over the world. With the wide usage of smartphones, more development companies are heavily investing in mobile app development to take benefits of this surging demand. With the great success of numerous mobile apps whether they are ...
Views: 1598 - 7 Steps to Go From Unknown to Powerhouse Influencer - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you’ve heard (and you know) the more visible you are, the better. Whether you are an author, speaker, coach, consultant or entrepreneur, the more visible you are to your “sweet spot” clients, the easier it is for them to make a decision to invest in your products and services. And ...
Views: 1596 - Practice: Does Practice Make Perfect? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings are often born with a certain ability or a number of abilities and these will vary from person to person. Other people may enable one to realise what they are good at or one may have to get in touch or ‘find’ what they are good at themselves. Once one realises what they are it ...
Views: 1596 - The Self-Help Industry - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Joe MacartneyDid you know that the self-help industry has been going strong for more than 80 years? From the earliest years people like Napoleon Hill, Clement Stone, Dale Carnegie and Norman V. Peale have been exhorting us to set goals, read their literature, adopt their prescriptions for success and ...
Views: 1596(2 votes) - Marci Shimoff - What Makes People Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Liz ThompsonMarci Shimoff, one of the most successful self-help book authors for women, is the author of "Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul", "Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul", "Happy for No Reason", and is a contributing author of the highly successful book, "The Secret". Books aren't the only way ...
Views: 1595 - The Power of Determination - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from John Rowley”We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” --Jesse Owens As a boy, I started reading stories that would ignite my spirit and spur me on. These stories were always about real ...
Views: 1595 - Today’s Leaders Need Soft Skills - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffThe new normal, if there is such a thing, is all about the workforce, the client and the consumer – they want to know you have their best interests at heart. They are bombarded daily with an information tsunami via electronic communications but the one thing they lack: personal ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Motivational Tips to Survive in Sales - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Tracey FieberFor many people in business, especially small business owners, the sales process appears to be one of the most difficult skills to master. It can easy seem overwhelming, and sometimes downright intimidating, but in all actuality sales, is a basic concept. You’re helping connect people and ...
Views: 1594 - SUCCESS IS A BELIEF SYSTEM - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from William CottringerSUCCESS IS A BELIEF SYSTEM By Bill Cottringer “Success is what you get from doing what you are doing to get it.” ~ The author. By now most of us realize we have moved into total overload—too much to know and do and too little time to get it all done. One special area of overload with ...
Views: 1594 - Quality Staff Equals Productive Practice! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt's been my experience and the experience of thousands of doctors around the world who understand that a high quality staff can affect the ultimate outcome of their patients response to treatment. I have found that many times the patients will share their experiences with the staff when they ...
Views: 1593 - Finding Inner Peace - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThere are many things people commonly seek in this life. For some, the pursuit of money takes precedence over all else, while others simply want a life of contentment, with enough of the green stuff to live easily. The problem with the first desire is that it only fulfills part of the soul and ...
Views: 1592(5 votes) - 5 Content Marketing Trends Your Competitors are Religiously Following - by Submitted on May 09, 2020 from Soumya RoyThere is a popular saying goes in the digital marketing world that “Content is the King” and it is not merely a phrase anymore, it has become an integral part for a majority of digital marketers today. Content is the core of the connection between your brand and your customers. It acts as the ...
Views: 1591 - 5 Tips To Inspire Yourself And Others - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhether you're leading an organisation or leading a family, or just trying to get by, inspiration is integral to an easier life. It's way easier than motivation. Motivation is what my trainer does when he promises ' just five more' and then threatens me with three minutes on the rowing machine ...
Views: 1591(4 votes) - Composing Your To-Do List: Tackle the Bigger Challenges Earlier in the Day - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff Davidsonby Jeff Davidson The research is in, and homo sapiens are definitely more adept at tackling big challenges earlier in the day than later. Peak energy and alertness for most people is at 8 a.m. This is not to say you can’t be effective handling large tasks later in the day, and sometimes ...
Views: 1591 - The Importance of the Quality of Your Character; How to Achieve the Balance Required for Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from David SamuelSpiritual growth relies, in my opinion after decades of self work and study along with meeting many remarkable and unremarkable people, on the cultivation of your morals, personality and character. A strong character with correct standards and morals is the first prerequisite step a normal ...
Views: 1591(4 votes) - 5 Simple Techniques to Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Melissa HeislerIt happens to each one of us at one time or another. We become stuck. We enter a state of lethargy. Whether it involves our work or our home life, there are just days (and unfortunately sometimes weeks and months) where we feel stuck. We don’t seem to have the energy to move forward. We feel the ...
Views: 1590 - Limiting Beliefs Crush Your Success - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Linda PucciI've been working with people for over 30 years now, in all sorts of contexts. Some have seen me for therapy to get over a trauma, or to change how they cope, or to overcome depression or anxiety. Some see me for business coaching, to grow their business and achieve financial security. Some ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Your Inner World is Very Different. Part 4 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerBe Logical Our society teaches that it's right to be logical and, when dealing with the outside world, being logical is indeed very valuable. There's always at least one opposite, and logic deals very well with the opposite. You can change your life by investigating the possibilities and ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - BE, BECOMING, BEING Happy Right NOW!: For Individuals and Couples - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from V. Ivana FosterAre you still waiting for your circumstances to change before you’ll allow yourself to be happy? Most of us have preconceived ideas of what would make us happy, and we refuse to be satisfied until those things happen. The challenge with this way of thought is that, even when that ...
Views: 1589(5 votes) - Blue Suit Leadership (and how to avoid it) - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Zoe RouthYou've seen them - buttoned up and squeezed into that blue suit uniform - men and women at networking functions, business lunches, board rooms, and the ubiquitous blue suit conference. It's a sea of uniformity, stoic observation of tradition and formality, toeing the party line, maintaining ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Expert Advice for Rookie Consultative Sales Professionals - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottGain a clear understanding of what has the ability to or what does make you vulnerable in your profession and then protect yourself against it. For example. an individual who is just getting started into real estate sales who has financial challenges (a short supply or exhausted reserve funds) ...
Views: 1589 - Let Your Uniqueness Shine - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all have unique skills and talents. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the same skills, ...
Views: 1589 - The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind'') - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Key Elements of Determination and Self Discipline on the Pathway to Success (from 'The Winning Mind'') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Enlightened Self-Interest – A Wise Investment - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Youarn BellI got to thinking about self-interest the other day. I was interested to note that I immediately saw it as a bad thing – I saw it as selfish. It’s easy to see why, I remember growing up and hearing people talk about someone being “too self-interested” and so on. I’m sure I’m not the only person ...
Views: 1588 - How NOT to Succeed With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Bob CrawfordMany law of attraction fans are surprised to learn how easy it is NOT to succeed in life, to struggle and experience challenges. They act shocked when their desires don't instantly manifest. But when you learn a little about how this idea of attraction works, you will see clearly that it is just ...
Views: 1588(4 votes) - Sometimes we run… Your relationship with your goals: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Richard LiottaEverything we do is goal directed, whether we are pursuing success, accomplishment, satisfaction, service, love, acceptance, or simply comfort and the absence of pain. Goals are always with us, whether consciously acknowledged or not. We seek them, achieve them, fail at them, savor victory, ...
Views: 1588(5 votes) - Success and Self Respect - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanLife gives us so many opportunities to steer a direction or to plot a course. In many instances we choose to complicate this process by mindless compromising of our own Self-value. It’s not about who wins. Life is about our perception of being a winner. Even if you don’t come first you can ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - 22 Daily Cups of Success Tips for Smart-Wise Entrepreneurs and Investors - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Shirley ConnollyThis article is not the regular kind of tippy tip content, but speaks of the most prominent matters with respect to the article subject. The first half of this ‘read’ talks about my own high-held opinions and entrepreneurial phenomenal practices which anyone can live up with and become great ...
Views: 1587 - Harness the “Wild Child” of your Imagination - by Submitted on May 21, 2015 from James MapesWhat is the imagination? It’s elusive. Mark Twain said, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” And, Albert Einstein wrote, “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” The imagination is like a rambunctious, slightly crazy, ...
Views: 1587 - Learn The Facts Of Life From A CEO / Comedian - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Mohamad LatiffLast week, I was invited by a friend to a seminar organised by a network marketing company in Singapore. I am not affiliated with the company in any way. What really attracted me to the seminar was the guest speaker of that afternoon. I will tell you more about her in a moment, but I must say ...
Views: 1587 - Solid Brand Construction in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Gian Fiero |What is branding? Branding is a set of qualities and characteristics that are associated with a person, product, company, or organization. Successful brands rarely have negative associations; brands with negative associations are rarely successful. What does branding have to do with ...
Views: 1587(2 votes) - Conquer the Fear of Change in 9 Different Ways - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2010 from Mark FooA scary thing to many people is change. Making a change means stepping into the unknown. You leave the life that you are comfortable with and go into a place where you do not know what is going to happen. However, change is one thing that can never be stopped. Whether for the better or worse, ...
Views: 1585(4 votes) - Good Habits To Help You Grow - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Alexandria JoySo you’ve decided to take the plunge and start your own business. You’ve got stars in your eyes and grand visions of working in your jeans, having the time and flexibility to “do lunch” with friends and pick up the kids each day from school. SOUNDS APPEALING, DOESN’T IT? The reality, ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Happiness Creates Wealth - Part 1 - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Kimberly SchneiderI’ve helped hundreds of people uncover unconscious limiting beliefs (ULBs) act as obstacles to success in life. Over the next several months in Business As Unusual I’ll explore the nine most common ULBs. The first one is: Money creates happiness. I’m not bashing money. I love to play with ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - The Science of Getting Rich - Can Anyone Get Rich? Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamDo you dream of getting rich? Well, a very simple book called ‘the science of getting rich’ written by Wallace D. Wattles about it a century ago sets out "the science" of getting rich . In this article, you will read a detailed run-through the key concepts and ideas explored in the ...
Views: 1585(3 votes) - 5 Visual Tips To Boost Sales - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhether you’re in a global organization or a small business, marketing and sales departments are often on different planets. What can you do to boost sales—and boost communication? Over and over I talk with marketing and sales leaders. Consistently they tell me horror stories of gaps in ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Let it Go: 3 Steps to Release Control - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Joe BarnesMy fist thumped into the soft mattress of my bed as I realized that, once again, I was wide-awake. What was the time? I didn’t know exactly, but because I had been waking at roughly 2am each morning for the last six weeks, I could guess it was around this hour. Frustrated, I tossed and turned ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Letting Go - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Janet Christensen“The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we are in order to become all that we can be.“ Max De Pree Letting Go Like many people, I started 2010 with a list of goals for the year. Some of these goals related to my business and were being kept alive because they ...
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