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- Finding Possibility In The Impossible - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithWhy is it that some of the goals you have in life are effortlessly achieved, if almost by "magic," and no matter what you do others never materialize? I believe the answer lies in what I'll call "possibility thinking." For example, very often clients tell me they want "financial ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - Network Marketing Success, How To Pick The Best Company for You, Then What? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 from Jim HagemanNetwork marketing success is realized by just a few distributors, why? How can you even know what is the best network marketing company to pick? Read this post to discover a solid approach... Most people just get overly excited about a company's goods and enroll. However, they don't ...
Views: 1222 - Seventeen Ways to Soar to Success - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“The nightly news depress me,” a friend said, “I don’t know if I can handle more gloom about the economy, violence, and huge bills that pile up.” Her sentiment mirrors millions who go to bed restless, worried and overwhelmed by the rough ride in these stormy waters of tough times. With each ...
Views: 1222 - The Right Resources to Business Profitability - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Carrie GreeneI was at a beautiful, beachside hotel in Miami, the elevator opened; a bellman with six large pieces of luggage was already inside. As I joined him, I commented that someone brought a lot with them. Then he told me, two of the suitcases were empty but they will be full when they ...
Views: 1222 - 7 Strategies for Quantum Leap Risk Taking - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from James Mapes“Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth.” —KATHERINE MANSFIELD, British short-story writer I invite you to watch this three-minute video on YouTube: ...
Views: 1221 - Success; Fact or Myth, Take the Test - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Andrea CallahanLets play a game, Success; Fact or Myth to find out what you really think and believe. This game will test your beliefs about success, it will reveal your mindset about achieving your goals. What you discover may surprise you. You may even uncover the ways your hidden perceptions are ...
Views: 1221 - Connect With Confidence: Sales Communication Training - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you preparing an important sales pitch? Are you searching for the best data, current statistics and impressive quotes? Find out how the 5 most important secrets to make a great impression. Whether you are connecting with clients or prospects, your success depends on how you communicate. ...
Views: 1220 - Change Is Good! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Dr. Carolyn PorterWe’ve been inundated with the word change for months with the rhetoric of the election campaigns. Most of us probably agree that our country needs to change many things in the way it operates as well as eliminate the massive corruption that has seeped into our government and its leaders. People ...
Views: 1219 - What Does Your Personal Brand Say About You? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Paul MonaxHave you ever thought about your personal brand and what it says about you? When you hear Apple or Microsoft, those names conjure up a particular brand image in your mind. Depending on your particular view of the world and those companies it can be either a good or a bad image that is ...
Views: 1219 - ***Nurturing Change Champions - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Whenever anything is being accomplished, it is being done, I have learned, by a monomaniac with a mission." — Peter Drucker, Adventures of a Bystander When we look back at the successful team or organization changes we've been involved in, most — and certainly all major ones — were driven by ...
Views: 1218 - Clarity Takes Courage - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Valencia RayClarity is powerful and is a primary ingredient to performing at your best. It is poorly understood and generally not a feature of most people's strategies. Why? Because we are too busy being busy. We take pride in taking "massive action." Yet, if you are not clear about where you want to go ...
Views: 1218 - Decide What You Want - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Jack CanfieldIn order to get what you want, you must first decide what you want. Most people really foul up at this crucial first step because they simply can’t see how it’s possible to get what they want — so they don’t even let themselves want it. Don’t sabotage yourself ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - How To Get Out Of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorThe other day, I was at another birthday party for a one-year old. (I didn't realize so many people I know had babies around the time I did.) I start talking with a couple about babies, as the wife is holding my son. I ask if they are ready for one. As the lady says yes, her husband shakes his ...
Views: 1218 - How to make your dreams come true? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Dia ThabetDo dreams come true? Can you turn your dreams into reality? How to make your dreams come true? Bruce Lee was one of those individuals who loved martial arts including Kung Fu. When he was young, one of his teachers asked the students to write down their dreams and what they want to be when ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - Smart Women Plan Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I made a trip to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) here in Los Angeles to renew my driver’s license. I made a smart choice by scheduling an appointment for my renewal rather than “winging it” as a “walk in.” As I approached the DMV in my car, I saw scores of people forming a ...
Views: 1218(2 votes) - Taking Inspired Action - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithDo you ever wonder why you achieve some of the goals you set, but not all of them? I did. And when I finally discovered the answer, I made a BIG change in the way I approached Goal Setting. I have a tendency to be a pretty analytical type of guy, and thus approach things in a linear, ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - What Makes You Really Happy? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think!" - Dale Carnegie Do you know what makes you happy? If so, what's currently driving you towards happiness? So do you know what would make you really happy? Do you think you are ...
Views: 1218(4 votes) - You Need to Know Your Water Cooler Story - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Rand GolletzTo the onlooker, John's life was idyllic. He was a vice president at a large financial services company. He earned great money and appeared to have a successful life. At the age of 43, his mortgage was paid off and his kids' college educations were funded. His wife did volunteer work as a member ...
Views: 1217 - 2 Things You Must Do to Jump-Start 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Kim SmithThere are two simple, but extremely important things that I've noticed most people do NOT do very often. The first one is acknowledge what they've accomplished. The second one is clarify what they really want. Most people have a tendency to focus too much on what they haven't yet ...
Views: 1216(4 votes) - Bad Coding and Why It’s Detrimental: The Value of Smart, Contemporary Website Design and Coding - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesCode is the foundation of any website–the framework of any home no matter how beautiful the aesthetics. That’s why I find it shocking how many websites are written in outdated or, at times, utterly illogical markup. Good code is the first start to any SEO or marketing and, unfortunately, does ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Do You REALLY apply the 80/20 Principle: Why ignore one of the most important success factors? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.I can’t remember where I first heard about the 80/20 rule – Pareto’s Principle –a powerful success factor. I do remember that it sure got my attention. True to form, first I researched it to see if there was truly evidence for it. There was. Then I applied it to my business and my personal ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Live the American Dream - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Ed SlininFrom a very young age we are told that we can do anything. Our teachers and parents are constantly reassuring us that anything we want to do is within our grasp. One day we may want to be firefighters. Our parents and teachers smile and buy us a red fireman's hat. The next day we may want to be ...
Views: 1216 - The Six Essentials of Empowered Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Marsh EngleStepping into the unexplored can require a level of courage. Letting go of old defined ways takes solid commitment. To allow a vision to unfold demands a steadfast self-belief. All of which I discovered in the firehouses of FDNY. Fewer than 30 women serve among the 12,000 firefighters ...
Views: 1216 - Why Going From Surviving To Thriving Is So Difficult - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from William CottringerWhy Going From Surviving To Thriving Is So Difficult By Bill Cottringer “Life is a series of steps. Things are done gradually. Once in awhile there is a giant step, but most of the time we are taking small, seemingly insignificant steps on the stairway of life.” ~Ralph Ranson. There are ...
Views: 1215 - Maslow's Triangle and Your Career - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Matthew MurphyIn 1943 Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist, introduced a theory of self-motivation based on basic human needs and desires. This theory has developed over time and is often referred to as “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs”, or “Maslow’s Triangle”. Maslow’s legacy can be transferred into ...
Views: 1214 - Overcome Fear and Invite Success into your Experience - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Andrew HortonAre you destroying your ambition for meaningful success, because you are allowing yourself to remain trapped in FEAR? Fear, as you know, is our way of looking at our world and seeing “False Experiences Appearing Real”, instead of exploring our world and seeing opportunity and possibility. How ...
Views: 1214 - Strategies for success in a sentence or less #1 - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Adrienne BennettI have been thinking lately! Information is such a powerful tool but who has the time to sift through the abundance of sources to get everything they need. If information is the candle that can give you light in the darkness then what or who ignites the flame for you. Well, do you need a light? ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Who Needs A Business Coach Anyway? - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerThe short answer? If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you do. What IS a Business Coach? Business coaching has become sort of a hybrid between coaching and consulting. First let’s define the difference. A coach is an accredited certification. A coach works with ...
Views: 1214 - 6 Ways To Help You Persist With Your Goals - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerwePersisting with a goal is one of the hardest things for most people. Most of us start something with higher intentions, but 95% of people stop trying to achieve their goals somewhere in the process. However, persistence can be a skill that may be learnt. If you have followed through with a ...
Views: 1213 - Break Through Unwanted Patterns - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Prasanna GunturiThere are times when life is on a roll, when everything happens effortlessly and seems to fall in place. We feel great and couldn’t have been more happier. It’s as if the planets and stars were aligned just for us. We even think we finally cracked the success formula. Isn’t life just wonderful? ...
Views: 1213 - Give More Than You Gave Yesterday - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Ted CiubaThis article came about because of a lady who was considering enrolling in a coaching program that I offer for a coaching, consulting, training business. And listen, here's what she was saying… The times we're in, you're hearing it everywhere. "Well, my husband got laid off unexpectedly four ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - Goal Setting: A Quick Guide - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from Hussein TalebLet’s talk about goal setting; how you go about setting Purposeful goals, and making sure those goals actually get achieved. How do you make goals work not only for New Year’s time, but throughout the whole year? How do you make them actually changing your life, transforming your life for the ...
Views: 1213 - The Top Ten Things Holding You Back - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Rebecca Matias"Just imagine how much you'd get done if you stopped actively sabotaging your own work. We must be talented, powerful and resilient creatures indeed given how much we manage to produce despite the constant undercutting, ridicule and needless censorship we aim at ourselves." Seth Godin 1. ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Sara Fabian“Life is the sum of your choices.” – Albert Camus I spent the highest amount of my years very disempowered and lost, not knowing what I truly wanted in life. During the time I was working for a multinational company, I often used to ask my managers what to do next in my career and what future ...
Views: 1213 - Embrace the Change, Realize its Tremendous Value! Part 3 in the Achievement series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerEmbracing change can be difficult. Along with everyone else, you like being right and you think that change means you must have been wrong. Are You Wrong? But is this true? Are the only choices right and wrong? What is an improvement, becoming more right? Recognize the secret of success - ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Jet Lagged - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Justin HeraldI have just returned back from speaking at a conference in London. Now it has been a little while since I had travelled so far, and when I got there as well as when I returned here to Australia I suffered with jet lag real bad. Today has been a bit hard I am not feeling overly unreal as the ...
Views: 1212 - Who' s On Your Team? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Dawn AngierWho's On Your Team? You DO Have a Team, Right? I don't have any employees. But I don't work alone, either. I love my independence, and I wouldn't think of going it alone. I hire professionals to take care of various aspects of my business, but they never go on the payroll. And for ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Does Your Business Have a Vibe? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, I made a visit to my dermatologist for a checkup and as soon as I entered the office, I could feel a "vibe." The office is spotless, clean, light and bright. The staff is friendly and organized. The dermatologist has a nice personality and is both thorough and fast. I felt both ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - What To Look For in Affordable Web Design Companies - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Alferd MichealIn addition, regular applications can actually be solved quickly and efficiently, or perhaps the site may present a talk on the Web and send the method. I have listed some crucial ways; a niche site can be of significant help to society, notably by encouraging the growth of the company. Still, ...
Views: 1211 - Listen To Your Life First if You Own a Business - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Helaine Iris“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat Hahn Last summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Motivate Yourself Intrinsically - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI’m going to stick with the theme of motivation for another article; simply because it’s been on my mind lately as I continue to spend the time developing new products and services. This isn’t easy for me to do; I struggle with motivation at times just like the rest of us. To make things as ...
Views: 1210 - Set It, Plan It, Do It - Setting and Accomplishing Goals - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from S. Ali MyersGoal setting is one of the more important things that most people do not do. Effective goal-setting or lack there of, is the difference between doing and not doing. Simple as that. If you do not set goals for yourself, more than likely, you will run in place for most of your life. Goal setting ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - Free from the past - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you live in the past? How do you free yourself from the past? There is no individual that hasn’t experienced pain or sadness as this is a normal thing in life. However, some stay living in the past for a long time. As life goes on, it becomes harder for them to overcome these negative ...
Views: 1208 - Solve any problem in less than 15 minutes - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Dia ThabetSolve any problem in less than 15 minutes Do you have a hard time finding solutions for your problems? Do you usually dwell on your problems instead of looking for a solution? Megan loves shopping and spends most of her money on buying expensive clothes. At the end of the month, she finds ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - The Secret Behind The Secret - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoAre you fed up with failure? Perhaps you are doing O.K. for yourself, but want more. So much more. You know you are capable of so much more. After watching “The Secret”, are you stuck in the hamster-wheel, trying to unlock the formula to use your mind to achieve your dreams? Well you’re in luck, ...
Views: 1208(3 votes) - Be Exact to Attract - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa MininniHave you ever noticed that when you have two magnets one side repels while the other side attracts? No matter how much you try, if the magnets are not positioned with the right poles, you can’t put them together. Without realizing it, your marketing messages very well may be repelling your ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - How to Stay Motivated - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Craig CopelandYou’ve just come from an amazing, life altering weekend seminar. You’ve met a ton of new contacts, and you’ve gained new incredible insights, killer techniques, and dynamic tools to enhance your business practices, improve your lifestyle, skyrocket your finances, master your health, or ...
Views: 1207 - Make a Decision - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Cynthia HatcherOne place that will keep us stuck or not moving at all is refusing to make a decision. Sometimes, instead of making a decision, we repeat the same actions over and over again hoping to yield a different result. We are told this is insanity. My husband told me a long time ago and I still live by ...
Views: 1206 - Miracle of Marketing! 1 Trick to Boost Sales! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Joey PoltorHi, Today I wanted to talk about a concept that I hold near and dear to my heart. The fact is that everything in life is marketing. If you think you are in a "pure" business and don't sell anything you are completely wrong. We are constantly selling, not just our products but ourselves. ...
Views: 1206 - Success Takes Commitment - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from alex blackwellSo, what are you doing with your life? Would you say you are on track and living your dreams or are you struggling each day to make it through another day the best you can – without bringing out the best in yourself or others? Are you simply existing rather than living? Are you are a human ...
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