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- "Erase and Replace" - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Susan FoxleyHas your mind ever been filled with doubts, fears, shame, guilt, and self deprecation. Imagine your mind is like your home. Are there cobwebs? Is there dust? Is the furniture old and tattered? Throw it out! But have a plan. If you just throw out the couch of “I can’t”, and the bed of “I ...
Views: 1337 - 5 simple strategies to help you overcome the overwhelm and finally get the results you desire. - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Janice Roberson JohnsonAre you feeling overwhelmed by the possibilities that await you? Do you find that literally every day there is a new idea, gadget, tool, training tip etc. that promises to make realizing your goals easier? I’ve been there. The abundance of “good ideas” have kept me paralyzed rather than ...
Views: 810 - 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) - Determing Your Purpose - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr Richard NorrisIn one word, what’s my purpose? Remember that question? It is where we left off from the last article. It should have got you thinking. As an individual, team or organization, where has your thinking got to? There are those people who are too afraid to ask the question. They are afraid ...
Views: 1047 - Determining Your Purpose - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr Richard NorrisHave you ever asked yourself at some point in your life or at various points in your life the following question? “What’s my purpose?” I am guessing that if you are reading this, you have. And, because you just read the question, you are asking yourself (perhaps again or perhaps for the ...
Views: 1048 - Practicing happiness now! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jaime KalmanResearchers have found that happy people are on average 50% more successful than unhappy people. The question then is, are we trying to be successful in order to be happy? Because if so, we may have things backwards! We have grown up in a society that teaches us to struggle, sacrifice, work ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Positive thinking: 6 typical speech mistakes. - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sergey NovikovEvery word in the language has a certain meaning, not only semantically, but also emotionally. And learning how to use positive formulation is the best way to self-realization! Let's analyze the typical mistakes often made in speech. So, they are... 1. Habit of generalization. It can ...
Views: 1405 - Use Twitter to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Candy SugarmanThe world of Twitter increases every day and it can be a great way to promote your business. Some may think of Social Media and of Twitter as a time waster, but anything that truly grows your business is not a waste of time. I’ll share with you some tips on how you can use Twitter to grow ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Why City Governments are Floundering - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Pat LynchAcross the U.S., scores of municipalities technically are bankrupt, as their financial obligations far outstrip their ability to cover them. Some cities already have declared bankruptcy legally. Politicians nationwide desperately are seeking ways to stave off bankruptcy by stemming the flood of ...
Views: 786 - Engineering Entrance Exam - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Radhika SinhaEngineering is one of the most coveted professions. Every student dreams of becoming an engineer and putting his or her mathematical and logical skills in to use. However, it is not easy to get through engineering. One has to give entrance exams for various types of engineering like mechanical ...
Views: 655 - Retain Your Motivation in the Face of Huge Obstacles - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairHave you ever wondered how in the world you can stay motivated when it seems that all heaven and earth has aligned against you? Even motivational individuals face this question at some point in life; we each will deal with success and failure. When you are attaining one goal after another it ...
Views: 766 - Identify your Ideal Clients, easily and effortlessly! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Deb PilgrimWe’re currently two-thirds of our way through our 90 Days - Get More Clients Coaching Program. This program has specifically provided participants with a step-by-step framework to allow them to grow their business. Over the next few weeks, participants will be stepping up to the plate and ...
Views: 784 - Wanted: Courageous Leaders - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Pat LynchOrganizations across the U.S., especially those in the public (government) sector, are struggling to overcome the obstacles and identify the opportunities presented in the aftermath of slashed budgets, plummeting revenues, and forced layoffs and furloughs. The challenge is to prioritize scarce ...
Views: 784 - You are more than just a Maid - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from cedric riceI got the idea for this article one day as I watched an older sitcom on TV. In the program a man was really pouring on the charm as he sought to create a relationship with a woman who was a housemaid. He thought that her self esteem needed to be boosted because when he met her and asked her what ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Overcome Fear and Achieve Your Goals - an Outrageous Challenge - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Si EkinWhy is it that we procrastinate and put off taking actions that are going to help us to achieve our goals? There are many answers that are given to this question: I don’t have the time; it’s going to cost too much money; I don’t know enough; I’m not qualified or experienced enough, and so ...
Views: 809 - Success is very difficult when attempted alone - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonSuccess is very difficult when attempted alone Inspirational Speaker One of the most important and satisfying choices we will make in our lives, is the choice to experience true joy and happiness. Happiness is always a choice and the level of happiness we experience should never be ...
Views: 1378 - Understanding Awareness - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2011 from Willie HortonPersonal development or self improvement is all about awareness and, in particular, self awareness. But do you actually know what awareness is? Certainly, much has been written and said about it – but, all too often, the simple has been over-complicated. And, because the psychology of the ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Importance of Exams - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Radhika SinhaExams are a nightmare for many students. Every person faces them at least once in a lifetime. They are a medium to test your ability and potentiality for the post/class/job you are appearing for. the first difficult set of question papers that you have to face are your board exams, when for the ...
Views: 575 - Strategy for Success - Anything is Possible! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Rhod JonesIt is easy to paint a picture of yourself living in your dream home, surrounded by loved ones, and feeling safe and secure, or relaxing on a yacht, sipping champagne and reading your favorite book. The challenge is how to achieve your goals, and many people have given up, thinking that it is ...
Views: 714 - What Is The Methodology For Good SEO Copywriting? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Amy DyslexUnderstanding SEO SEO (Search Engine Optimization) means optimizing (making your site good enough) for the search engines. The objective of all SEO efforts is to get more and more traffic. Now there are is a huge list of factors that contribute in the optimization of a website. In today’s ...
Views: 1910 - Banishing Personal Obstacles To Achieve Success - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from TJ PhilpottQuite often we get in our own way when trying to achieve success by 'allowing' life to create obstacles! Sometimes it is the personal behavior or attitudes of ourselves or even others that keeps us from our reaching our full potential. In either case in order to become successful, these ...
Views: 847 - Tips to Prepare for IAS - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Radhika SinhaA good career is the dream of many students but only some of them are able to achieve it with their hard work, others keep depending on luck and lose the chance to grab the opportunity. Exams are a gateway for entry into these highly coveted career options like IAS, Banks, mba, ips etc. all ...
Views: 1031 - The Fundamentals of Excellent Business to Business Selling - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Nick CassellsEffective salespeople in the world of business to business sales all have specific factors in common. They not only have excellent sales techniques, they also thoroughly understand the business arena. But perhaps more importantly they have researched their customers business and his specific ...
Views: 989 - Using Behavioural Interviews to employ the perfect salesperson - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Nick CassellsInterviews can be a costly business for any business manger and so it is well worth preparing thoroughly beforehand to ensure the whole process does not end up being repeated because the chosen candidate does not step up to the mark once they are in post. Many experienced interviewers are ...
Views: 821 - Using a Sales CV Proactively - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Nick CassellsThe CV or curriculum vitae is probably the most important tool a salesperson has in their toolbox when trying to find the next brilliant position. You can very quickly put yourself in front of managers and decision makers and have the flexibility to bring out your most valuable assets and most ...
Views: 901 - The Perfect Sales Pitch - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Nick CassellsIt takes a special approach to make that perfect business to business sales pitch. Many have the misconception that it is all about grinding down all the superb features of the products, screaming the brand and effectively backing your client into a corner. Nothing could be further from the ...
Views: 879 - Importance of General Knowledge in todays World - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Radhika SinhaCurrent affairs form an important and inevitable part of our lives. All the actions that have taken place and the important decisions made around us get recorded in the current affairs section under the category of general knowledge questions. Unlike earlier times when exams are confined to the ...
Views: 8064 - Importance of Current Affairs in Competitive Exams - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Radhika SinhaCurrent affairs are not confined to merely attaining information about various fields and occurrence of events. For the students appearing for entrance exams like bank exams or civil service exams, it is a major portion of the syllabus, which if not studied properly can lead to their failure. ...
Views: 827 - 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 - What Does Success Mean To You? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairSuccess is one of those words that doesn't really have a clear definition. In fact, many times, one person's success is another person's failure. So it's safe to say that success is a relative term. For some people success is fame, for others it's fortune and for some it's as simple as being ...
Views: 975 - Career options available for the youth - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Radhika SinhaUnlike earlier times when there were only a couple of career options available, in today’s world you have a large menu, which has ample number of varieties to offer you. However, that does not mean the career options that were coveted earlier have lost their charm now. Some of them, like ...
Views: 543 - Allowing Others to Sabotage Your Online Success - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from TJ PhilpottAchieving online success in any type of business will require for you to be self motivated. Let's face it the internet environment can be a lonely one in terms of having the benefit of the support of others! Invariably however you will come across friends and/or family who will share their ...
Views: 651 - Why You Don't Need a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Willie HortonI’ve been in the personal development business for nearly sixteen years and, to be quite honest, a get a little fed up when I see people, who are all over the place themselves, suddenly proclaiming themselves to be a life coach because they did a weekend course or get some online accreditation. ...
Views: 3651(2 votes) - I Don't Believe In The Terrible Two's - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from anne marieI Don’t Believe In The Terrible Two’s I read somewhere – my apologies to the author, I don’t remember where I saw this – that our culture is mostly intrigued by negative writing, stories and media. Pay close attention for 5 minutes to any news item or the general language people use ...
Views: 1286 - The "Technology" of Understanding Another's Point of View in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from David NourSocial intelligence, with its focus on the research of neuroscience and human interaction, is primarily focused on social awareness through listening and empathy, as well as success in social relationships, including influencing others through appropriate self-presentation. Social intelligence ...
Views: 1496 - Goofing Up and Growing Up in Business - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelSeveral weeks ago I wrote an article entitled “Are You A HO?”. The article was about making the distinctions between being a Hobby Owner vs being a Business Owner in your business. To my surprise, that article generated some interest -- and not all of it positive. While there were new ...
Views: 1233(2 votes) - 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 - The Oprah Factor - 5 Ways to Tap Into It - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from wendi blumNot everyone can be an “Oprah” but the greatness that you see in her lives inside of you even if you haven’t realized it yet. You may see the mega super star’s success as a random chance of luck…but what if you could tap into that specialness in your own unique way too? As Oprah so ...
Views: 809 - 3 Great Leadership and Self-Development Books - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Zoe RouthIf you want great results, you need great behaviours/habits, beliefs, values, focus. So how do you cultivate a winning and positive attitude? Sometimes it's born from your environment (if you are very lucky): your parents taught you all about how to identify your soul purpose, were encouraging ...
Views: 1454 - Copycat Innovation: Your Secret Weapon to Trounce Your Competition - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kam YewIntroduction Innovation has been adopted a magic bullet, a cure-all panacea for the world’s problems. But does innovation offer the best path to personal development and business growth? The answer is “yes” and “no”. Yes, if you have the time, resources and the ability to absorb big risk. ...
Views: 2729 - The Cycle of Success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe Cycle of Success Are your routines serving you and complimenting your efforts to discover your excellence or are they like a lead weight around your neck, holding you back and frustrating your efforts? Drag your self out of the rut of mediocrity and have huge expectations around what you ...
Views: 1193 - Ways to do Small Business - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Hugh StewartOne of the biggest differences between self-employed people or Mom-and-Pop businesses and big business owners is how they each view the cost of doing business. For simplicity sake, I will refer to self-employed people or Mom-and-Pop business models as “small business.” In my experience, ...
Views: 1132 - ***Journalist for a Day (Morgana goes undercover) - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Morgana RaeI have a habit of saying “yes” to adventures. Then I have to deal with what I got myself into… Last week I said yes to being a “journalist” at a super-exclusive conference in Los Angeles, where I was invited to interview some of the most outrageously successful innovators on the planet–people ...
Views: 2315(3 votes) - Importance of General Knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Radhika SinhaWho was the first prime minister of India? When was World War II fought? How many countries participated in common wealth games 2010? All these questions and answers come under the category of a broad term called general knowledge. That refers to all kind of events that have taken place in the ...
Views: 2842 - How to prepare for IAS? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Radhika SinhaIn this competitive world, it is very difficult to achieve success. One has to go through many hardships in order to achieve the goal. There are some career options, which are highly coveted, and every individual dreams to be a part of the career field. One such career option available to the ...
Views: 807 - Current Affairs for Competitive Exams - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Radhika SinhaCurrent affairs are an important part of our lives. They work at two levels; providing information regarding the current happenings around us and on the academic lines by working as study material to clear many competitive exams. While for the general audience, they act as mere occurrence of ...
Views: 581 - Bank Recruitment and SSC Recruitment - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Radhika SinhaRecruitment in the government sector is the dream of many. This dream is fulfilled by getting a job in any of the reputed government banks of India. Banking sector has a lot to offer in terms of job opportunities. Two of the highly coveted posts offered by banks are probationary officers and ...
Views: 615 - Your Life Will Never Change If You Keep On Doing the Same Thing! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Willie HortonI’ve been running my Personal Development Workshops for the last fifteen years and, during that time, I’ve met plenty of people who, for one reason or another, wanted to change their life. I’ve all sorts of reasons – from the proverbial midlife crisis to the career crossroads, from low self ...
Views: 3173(1 vote) - How to Set Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Willie HortonFor all that has been written and said about goal setting, I have met very few people who are sure of what their goals are. And, with the proliferation of self improvement books and personal development websites, you could be forgiven for thinking that, with so many people wanting to change ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - 5 Key Steps For Success Online - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThere are certain key steps for success one must take if they expect to operate a profitable business online. The most successful internet businesses rely heavily upon innovation however being innovative is not always enough! To be truly successful marketing on the internet will require a ...
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