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- Defence Mechanism: Projection - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperMost of us have heard of the term projection, but what is our subjective meaning when we think about it?. It could be argued that our whole experience of reality is a projection and that all of the Ego defence mechanisms are a projection, but for now I will remain in this context. I believe the ...
Views: 2456 - Guiding Kids in Self Discipline Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John CruzerMany areas of self-discipline could be discussed for young kids. This article deals with role modeling suitable behavior for both adults and kids, understanding child development and age appropriate behavior, and developing a hypothesis. Role Modeling Appropriate Behavior in Adults As ...
Views: 1293 - I See the Signs - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Charmaine HammondMany of us are well aware of situations or circumstances that cause us stress. In the moment we can recognize the signs of emotional response to the stress we are suddenly experiencing. Are we as good at recognizing stress over the long term? What about stress that slowly creeps in? This ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - What is it? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Charmaine HammondWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "Stress"? How do you define the word "stress"? I have asked hundreds of people these two questions, and the answers continue to surprise me. However, the responses always seem to fall under these four categories: people, situations, outcomes and ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Are you Scuttling your Future with your Negative Self-talk? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Andrew HortonResearch has shown that there is a constant stream of self-talk going on in our minds all day. This constant of barrage of input into our minds, only seems to stop during certain parts of our sleeping cycle. This constant stream of talk is so habitual and part of who we are, that we seldom even ...
Views: 1657 - Engage Your Workforce: Use Conversations Not Dissertations - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffCommunication that successfully engages and focuses the workforce means getting off your soapbox so you are accessible. This means interaction and conversation – not unapproachable dissertation. Nineteenth century communication methods such as lecturing, impersonal written missives and top ...
Views: 1486 - How Outsourcing techniques Will Benefit A Organization? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Brian SmithToday, more and more firms are selecting outsourcing tools as a wonderful option to match his or her This, application, along with web site information requirements. The fact that outsourced workers works well for keeping some huge cash in addition to improving profits and also productivity. The ...
Views: 596 - MUST Read for Leaders! I Have A New Business Hero - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Larry BroughtonMarch 14, 2012 Today’s Op-Ed piece in the New York Times by Greg Smith, who is resigning today as a Goldman Sachs executive director and head of the firm’s United States equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has simply blown me away. I may have a new business ...
Views: 514(2 votes) - Why Entrepreneurs & Execs Need an About.Me Profile - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Larry BroughtonMarch 15, 2012 Can it be that it really is all about.me? The battle wages on between LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, and legions of other social networking sites, blogs and URLs fighting for space in our cluttered minds and the limited real estate on our business ...
Views: 749 - Four Tips to Maximize Your Face Time And Succeed - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggBy utilizing these four tips, which you can easily remember as F.A.C.E., you can enjoy more success in your life. 1.Focus Maintaining focus is a vital step to success and important in achieving any goal. Many people never have a clear vision of what they want to achieve, so they never ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Make a Difference With Easter Revision Course - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Nidhi ShrivastavaExam is the word that scares each and every student of the entire sphere but the hard fact is that there is no escape out of this. Sometimes it seems like a nightmare for the students who are supposed to face it or for one who is waiting for an upcoming result. But the fact can’t be denied that ...
Views: 769 - Thinking Success Brings About Success - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Rhod JonesSuccess in anything is never easy. However the ones who really achieve in life, the ones who stretch the boundaries of possibility, have that vital and persistent habit of Thinking Successthinking success Thinking success is the key to manifesting success To achieve anything in life you ...
Views: 1328(2 votes) - Powerful Presentations: Know Your Audience - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonIt’s been said that great minds think alike, but when it comes to presenting an idea to a group some brains couldn’t be more different. That’s why it’s important to understand the special characteristics and needs of your audience before giving a presentation. In this article, we’ll take a ...
Views: 1376 - The secret to success - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanDo you know how babies learn to grasp objects? They first hold the object incorrectly so it drops from their hands And then they hold it incorrectly the second time and it drops again And then they hold it incorrectly for the third time and then it falls again And then they hold incorrectly ...
Views: 1473 - Embracing Emotional Detachment - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from John G E FryeThe value and benefit of emotional detachment must not be understated. We all need to feel valued, important, a sense of recognition... THIS IS ME! 'Me' is important, however allowing the emotional 'Me' to determine your sense of wellness and positive self-image in place of just being, ...
Views: 2159(1 vote) - Thoroughbred Trivia and Fun Facts - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarA horse’s heart weighs not more than 8.5 pounds, Secretariat’s weighed 22! As you all must be aware of the incredible findings of a vet who treated Secretariat regarding the colt’s magnificently pounding heart; it weighed 22 pounds, the heaviest heart any thoroughbred has been found with. While ...
Views: 2188 - Use Your Business Card as a Powerful Networking Tool - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Rita RockerMany important business deals are conducted during functions outside of the 8-5 world. Doing business within a global economy requires that we pay attention to other customs and protocol, including our professional calling cards. Particularly in international circles, business cards explain our ...
Views: 1325 - 5 Easy Practices to Move You to Your Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Saskia RoellI’ve just returned from Thailand and am totally fired-up to give you all the tools to move you forward toward your biggest goals and dreams. "We learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - The Fallacy Of Taking Action - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Charles SteedLife: It’s All About Taking Action – Or Is It? I’ve been a student as well as a teacher of personal development techniques for a couple of decades. I think I’ve read or heard just about any self help guru worth his stripes say that taking action is essential to success in any endeavor. And ...
Views: 1077 - The 8 Elements of Wealth to Attract into Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Merrin RobinsonThis post was inspired by an article I read by Robin Sharma, an author of 10 bestselling books on leadership and personal development. He regularly speaks to corporations and has developed a model on the 8 Elements of Wealth. To me, wealth has never just been about how much money we had in ...
Views: 1492 - Top Race Horses of 2011 - Havre de Grace - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarSome horse racing fans have said that 2011 was a rather dull year when it came to top notch thoroughbred champions. Those fans, however, would be overlooking the fact that by winning Horse of the Year, Havre de Grace became the third consecutive female to win thoroughbred racing’s top honor, ...
Views: 687 - The Common Misalignment Problem in Organizations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from William CottringerThe Common Misalignment Problem in Organizations By Bill Cottringer “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ~John F. Kennedy. Every “group” goes through a similar progression of four stages in its development and maturity: • Stage One: Members start out interacting ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - Meet Roy Halladay – The Phillies Mr. Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Rand GolletzIf you’re not a baseball fan, you may not know his name. Here’s a primer: He’s the best pitcher in baseball. That’s not only my opinion; it’s the overwhelming opinion of his peers. Complete games – Halladay. Innings pitched – Halladay. Earned run average – Halladay. Average wins per season – ...
Views: 2316 - Why did Maya Angelou Write Phenomenal Woman - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Amy DyslexBefore getting curious about why did Maya Angelou write Phenomenal Woman, a person really needs to understand why did Maya Angelou write poems. Understanding why did Maya Angelou write poetry holds the key to many other questions such as why did Maya Angelou write Still I Rise. So let’s work on ...
Views: 4249 - The Rugged Land Rover Maintenance - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from David WilldenLand Rover is the must take for you. The land lover is a motoring legend which has eternal qualities giving its owners an experience unlike any in its class. Seen for the first time in 1948, the land rover was the vehicle which hit the road as a working vehicle which would carry the load, in ...
Views: 1096 - Betting the 2012 Kentucky Derby—Look for the Longshot - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarEvery so often in the Kentucky Derby, a relatively unaccomplished 3-year-old will manage to step up on the first Saturday and May and shock the racing world with a longshot win in America's greatest horse race. In fact, that has become even more of a possibility in recent years as the Derby ...
Views: 1159 - A Year Without Fear: Stay Above the Fray and Win the Day! - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIf you want to seize the day and capitalize on your window of opportunity to move up in your career you have to be fully prepared to jump at the chance. Opportunity doesn’t linger; it knocks and then moves along to the next person’s door. These are scary times. People all around you are being ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Words That Live On and Touch the Soul - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from John Carinci(taken from my book) "It was September 18, 2007, a normal Tuesday in the lives of many millions of people. But on this date a computer science professor, Randy Pausch, Ph.D., gave what is now known as “The Last Lecture.” It actually was the professor’s last lecture, given at Carnegie Mellon ...
Views: 1352 - Ideal Customers Come with a Variety of Budgets - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m sure you’ve sat down and thought long and hard about who your ideal customer is, right? You’re intimate with their problems and how your company can provide the best solutions. You know their age range, what they do for a living and how much they’re willing to pay for your amazing products ...
Views: 1394 - Consultative Selling: How To Pack More Punch Into Every Pitch! - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Linda MentzerA consultative strategy is one of the most powerful approaches to sales ever developed. Sure, it takes time and effort to master and slipping up can be quite disheartening, but when done right, consultative selling can yield some truly spectacular results. While transactional selling can help ...
Views: 3378 - I Believe What I Believe Until… - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Valencia RayI believe what I believe until I change my mind. Seasons change. And you have a birthright and choice to change yours too when it is expedient to do so. It’s not about what you believe as right or wrong as much as it is expanding your sense of self-actualization (as Maslow would have said), ...
Views: 1041 - Evaluating Your Relationship in a Balanced Manner - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Chris HartwellPeople sometimes think they’ve fallen out of love or grown apart. However, it’s more likely that they are evaluating their relationship differently than they have in the past. It’s important to learn how to evaluate your relationship in a balanced manner. When people are first dating, they ...
Views: 3301 - Globalizing Authority in Religion - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Cheryl PetersenAre the views on religious authority changing? You bet, and like so many changes in the history of religion, that change is coming from the people who are at the bottom of the pyramid. As a student of Christian Science, I understand those at the top of the Christian Scientists hierarchy don’t ...
Views: 1391 - 3 Tips For Achieving Online Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from TJ PhilpottOnline success in business tends to be the elusive 'white elephant' for many aspiring internet entrepreneurs no matter how hard they try! Interestingly enough it is not always the fault of the individual but rather more of their trust in some of the many new marketing tactics that make the ...
Views: 838 - 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: 1613 - The practical advantages of creativity as a skill in business, careers, and life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonWe have this idea in our minds that only the select few among us are "creative" enough to develop meaningful and interesting ideas. We like to say things like "there are right-brain thinkers, and there are left-brain thinkers" that suggest creativity is relegated to one class of people, while ...
Views: 2668 - S.M.A.R.T.E.R. not Harder - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Charmaine HammondDeveloping goals both for the company and the team, as well as for individual performance improvement, are essential for business success. Goals keep the team moving in the same direction. The process of setting goals takes time and focus and dedication from everyone involved. The following ...
Views: 1402 - Why and How to Overcome Emotional Negativity: Master Emotional Manifestation Power - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Bob LancerHow you feel, on the emotional level, draws you into a destiny that resonates with that feeling. When you feel confident, things tend to work out almost effortlessly and automatically. This is because your genuine attitude of confidence generates a kind of magnetic influence that draws ...
Views: 1775 - Overcome The Influence Of Negative Thinking for Greater Success - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Bob LancerMuch has been written about the power of positive thinking. But to fully harness your power to succeed, you need to be careful to avoid the common mistake of underestimating the influence of NEGATIVE thinking. Thinking positively and thinking negatively exert the same form of influence ...
Views: 1311 - How to Write a Research Paper Successfully With a Few Points in Your Mind? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Laura TylerThis effort may seem good to some students but it does not enhance knowledge about the subject i.e. the most important objective of research paper writing. Ideally, research paper should provide a new dimension to the topic of study. A research paper should reflect ideas of students ...
Views: 650 - How to Succeed with ADHD When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Laurie Dupar"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~ Thomas Alva Edison Having lived most of their lives with the inconsistency, unpredictability and undependability of life with ADHD, it is incredibly common for adults with ADHD to view themselves as “failures”. Because the ...
Views: 3330(2 votes) - The Purpose-Driven Business: 5 Simple Truths about Making Money from Your Calling - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Christine KaneDo you ever hear a deeper calling to step out and make an impact in this world? Have you created your own business because you know you want to make a difference? Are you living your life purpose in some way? If you answered YES to these questions, then you’re not alone. Six million people ...
Views: 1924 - A Winning Mind- Key To Sporting Success - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Rhod JonesIn sport and I suppose all walks of life there are always those people who possess that mentality of a winner, the so-called winning mind that always sees them Winning Mindcome out on top despite the odds. They have this attitude which doesn’t accept anything but victory, and we just wonder ...
Views: 1260 - Unstoppable Sales Profesional - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Jim MeisenheimerAnthony Robles is indeed “Unstoppable.” If he was in sales he'd be an "Unstoppable Sales Professional." He's a one-legged, 125lb, National Wrestling Champion. He beat Matt McDonough in the NCAA National Wrestling Championship. He's 23 and he's already a successful motivational ...
Views: 1076 - Team Makeover to the Extreme! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Charmaine HammondThere are so many reality makeover shows on television that relate to fitness, appearance, one's house or yard. How about a business and team makeover as a way to bring change and welcome new success? Years ago, when I had two businesses, I loved the last week of the year. For me it was a ...
Views: 1144 - Do You Have a Broken Heart and an Empty Wallet? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Mitch TublinIn the time of your life, have you set out on a course for a specific journey and embraced the concepts, the mission, the practices so fully it became part of who you are? Some broad examples are Six Sigma, on demand no – inventory, self employment, classical music, a successful network ...
Views: 1379 - 4-Year-Olds Prep Up- Slobber knocker Ahead in Santa Anita Handicap - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe Santa Anita Handicap marks a potentially large stepping up platform for the four year olds and up in the first half of the season. Barring the Triple Crowns as a one time opportunity, this race is the crème de la crème of the entire range of older thoroughbred racing events save for the ...
Views: 794 - Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool Opening This Weekend - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarIn the first of three Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools scheduled during the lead-up to the first Saturday in May, the “field” is the heavy 9-to-5 favorite on the morning line, according to Churchill Downs. Algorithms, the smashing winner of the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, is the ...
Views: 616 - 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 - Don't Let Go! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Charmaine HammondI have had the opportunity to hear Professional Speaker and New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Nichols tell her incredible story of perseverance. Through trial and tribulation she never gave up and overcame her struggles to achieve great success. Over the years I have heard many stories from ...
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