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- 5 Reasons Vision Fuels Your Professional and Personal Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Ann PottsWhether you are in business for yourself or working for someone else, you need a vision for your professional life. And that vision should incorporate your personal aspirations as well. (We often act as if we are multiple people- one individual lives our work life and another lives our ...
Views: 2606(2 votes) - Beware of Goal Creep - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthI couldn't believe my eyes - the email read - "I'm feeling so disheartened lately. I have not hit any of my goals. I missed my personal best by 25 seconds. My list of contacts has not been growing at the same rate. I haven't reached my revenue targets." Can you relate? Have you got goals you ...
Views: 2073(1 vote) - How To Find the Self Miracle In You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from James NelsonWouldn’t it be great if we could just pick the exact self help advise we needed for any particular need we had at any particular time much like we’d pick an apple off a tree, or a can of soup off a grocery shelf? What if self improvement advise were free and scattered around everywhere? ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - How To Keep Your Home Based Business Goals - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOkay, now you have this fantastic idea of of setting up your own home based business, and you have even commenced setting it up, and now what? It is very significant to set your home based business goals which are realistic and focused. In setting those home based business goals, it could keep ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - 10 Palace Principles - Etiquette Before Kings - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaIn you lifetime, you will get to a point where your gift brings you before kings and people of major influence in society. You may not enter the real palace but for the sake of this document, I will look at etiquette considerations when you are meeting someone significant e.g. your mentor, ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - Goal Achieving and Becoming Successful The Friendship Factor - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Heather SchoolerWhen you are looking to set goals and become successful, there is a key factor that many people miss. What people fail to realize is that their friends may be holding them back from achieving the dreams, goals, or vision they have for their life. You may remember the old birds of a feather ...
Views: 2669(5 votes) - One “Small” Secret To Big Career Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Susannah LippmanIf I could offer you a seemingly “little” tip that could literally make a huge difference in your success over your entire career, would you take it? If other people’s work is praised over yours, if they appear to make fewer mistakes, if they’re chosen for plumb assignments, they may not ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - How to Have the Best Vacation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Dave CrenshawI once overheard a business owner say that he felt more productive and Invaluable when he took a vacation, though not for the reasons one might expect. He explained that he worked in a whirlwind just before the vacation to make sure everything was taken care of before he left. Then, when he ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - The Principle Of Getting Rich: No Need For A 9-5 Job - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraIf you think about it, no one really gets rich or is getting rich just by merely saving money or depending on your paycheck from a 9 to 5 job. Your mindset has a lot to do with how you view wealth, abundance and prosperity in general. The whole world is open to anybody who will be willing to ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Great Leaders Focus on Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Alexandria JoyToday's leaders are faced with problem solving opportunities every day - what sets apart average managers from great leaders is the way that they approach them. Managers generally focus wholeheartedly on the problem, acknowledging, worrying over and discussing the problem to themselves and ...
Views: 1277(3 votes) - Make It To The Top With Personal Power - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you are at the top of a big organization or business, you need Personal Power, so that people and your subordinates and your peers are motivated or animated behind your vision regarding in which direction your business is headed. In this case, you would find that the farther the ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - The "Dirty Little Secret of Success" - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Anthony RobinsonThe "Dirty Little Secret" of Success: None of the Secrets of Success Will Work Until You Work. Henry Ford was quoted as saying "You can not build a reputation on what you are going to do", he was right. You can not fulfill your destiny by only talking and thinking about it; getting where and ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Do You Use This Skill to Decrease Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Maurine PattenA recent study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 75 percent of adults have experienced moderate to high levels of stress in the previous month. Almost half of the group reported that their stress had increased in the previous year. Unfortunately, only half of the ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - 10 Destiny Questions Everyone Must Answer - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaA question is a sentence that solicits for information. A question has a corresponding answer or set of answers. In life, one must be able to ask themselves vital questions pertaining to life and destiny. This is a questionnaire that you carry throughout life which acts as a guideline or compass ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - 10 Steps towards Excellence - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaWithin every individual is a desire to be excellent in that one does. Unfortunately for many, excellence remains a desire and is never acted out practically. No matter how much you can desire to be excellent, it will not come on a silver platter. It will cost you in terms of action, standing up ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - 10 Office Etiquette Tips - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaIn this article, I will show you how we need not take our workplaces for granted. Every workplace has a general feel and expected etiquette. It sometimes does not necessarily need to be documented for your to behave in a certain way. The ambiance communicates the expectations to you. However in ...
Views: 6269(1 vote) - 10 Greatest Enemies of Greatness - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaGreatness remains a birthright for every living human being. Your greatness is guaranteed and without question or negotiation. The capacity to dream is built in and grafted to everyone at the point of conception. This function is enabled more as you arrive on earth and become aware of what could ...
Views: 4243(4 votes) - 7 Rules For Sales Success - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Jeffrey ShavitzThere are lots of books and articles written on sales success - by authors much smarter than I. However, with so much information at our fingertips, I thought these simple 7 rules may prove helpful. Although basic, these common sense yet powerful rules - if done repeatedly - will become habits ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Finding Inspiration Around the Corner - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Albert GaroliIt is not uncommon for one to feel mentally blocked, void of ideas, motivation or insight. Sometimes the mind needs a little break and falls into a state of rest as the brain reprocesses the data it has accumulated. But should this down period last too long, it could be an indication of falling ...
Views: 1869(7 votes) - Success Strategies: The Winner's Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Mandy & Trevor SwiftHow well have your success strategies served you over the last year? Have you even got any: Take a look back at your life over the past 12 months and tally up the scores. How many times did you 'Win' at something, and how many times did you 'lose'? There is a famous quote by Canadian hockey ...
Views: 1731(4 votes) - 10 Excuses Potential Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaStarting and running your own business has never been an easy road. It is a leap of faith, hope and believing in your dream that it will one day blossom. Building a company is similar to what a farmer goes through. He has time to Prepare the land, Plan the appropriate seed, Plant, Pluck out ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Success Strategies in Business - How To Develop Unstoppable Belief - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Mandy & Trevor SwiftDeveloping unshakable belief is going to one of your key business success strategies. Many of the greatest people in history had nothing but belief to sustain them in the early days or even years of their endeavours. Mary Kay Ash's mascot for her cosmetics company is a bumblebee. Because of its ...
Views: 1373(3 votes) - “Turn Stress Into Excitement: My 3 Quick Tips to Transform Your Negative Attitude & Energy into a Personal Success Economy-A.T.M - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownEveryone is talking about “bad” times; the radio news, the TV, your friends, my coaching clients. NOT ME! Why? Because I know that what I focus on I attract. Now some people say to me, “Dr. Cindy, aren’t you just in denial or avoiding reality?” NO! That’s Not MY REALITY! There’s a ...
Views: 3554(4 votes) - What’s in Your Garden? - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownBy Dr. Cindy Brown I was out on my patio the other day looking at my little garden and I noticed my neighbor diligently working in her beautiful fruitful garden next door. She was smiling and whistling as she worked. I see her every day consistently working in it, and on it, and it shows. She ...
Views: 2109(1 vote) - Showing Appreciation To Your Clients Without Breaking The Bank - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWe should accept the fact that our customers and clients want to feel appreciated by us. Yet how many times did we fail to grab that chance to show our appreciation to our various clients and customers? Moreover, how many instances do we apply the excuse of not having the cash to do something ...
Views: 987(4 votes) - Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Mastering the "Inner Game" of Lead Generation - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Maya BaileyPart 1: The Problem I have found in my 14+ years of coaching Real Estate Professionals, that the ones who are flourishing are the ones who have mastered the “Inner Game” of lead generation. They feel confident about picking up the phone, they market themselves consistently, their pipeline ...
Views: 2319(19 votes) - Self Awareness and Mindfulness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeSelf awareness and mindfulness enable us to be a self dependent and confidently and morally able to control our actions. Together they give us wisdom. Mindfulness training and techniques develop our analytical awareness to complement our subjective self awareness to complete this wisdom. If ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - Changing Habits to Change Your Way of Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeChanging habits mentally to change your way of life towards fulfilling your potential. Identifying and overcoming the hidden habits that are holding you back. What is a habit? We all know it is automatic behaviour without the need for thought, and changing habits is not easy. But are there ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Change Strategy for Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeA personal change strategy for success in life and business. The requirements for embracing change as fresh opportunities rather than as something to fear. Mankind’s ability to adapt to change has made us the most successful species on this planet. Without this ability we would not have the ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Disable Your Downplayer - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Zoe RouthI confess - I am no good at receiving compliments. I've trained myself to say 'thanks' instead of 'it's nothing' but I'm still usually in shock. Love my article? But it's just what I do day in day out. You find my coaching insightful and powerful? But I just tell it how I see it. Love my ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Conflicted about a Conflict? - Tip for the Day: How to Bridge the Gap and Not Jump Off the Bridge - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Patricia ClappOne of my email buddies wrote about something very interesting this morning that gave me yet, another morning coffee AHA moment that I would love to share with you. Just as I had referred to that annoying voice inside our heads in my last blog, how do we stifle the real life of the whiners or ...
Views: 1740(8 votes) - 3 Attributes Needed to Become Successful Online - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIn order to become successful marketing on the internet there will be certain skill sets involved however of more importance will be your work attitude. Starting out online many expect that most of everything they do can be immediately automated. Not true! When you start a business online your ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - Article Marketing Strategies That Will Get You More Customers Fast - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Eric GruberRecently, I was in a karate tournament competing in the 18 to 34 year old advanced black belt division. I was fighting for 3rd place, when all of a sudden I was caught by a punch in my eye. The punch was so hard and fast that I did not see it coming. When I woke up, I didn't even know what I ...
Views: 794(3 votes) - Creating a Vision for your Life - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Sonia GallagherHow do you Envision your Life? Do you see yourself: • Being your own boss? • Being the CEO of a company? • Having your own Law Firm? • Living in Europe? • Having a vacation house in the Caribbean? • Working from home? • Being a Judge? • Being able to work from ...
Views: 2084(7 votes) - 10 Pillars for Organisational Success - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaFor any organization or business to succeed, it has to all it takes to ensure that it is continually achieving set goals which are linked directly to the vision of the founder. In this article I share with you what I would brand "Beyond the Marketing Mix". We explore some of the pillars that ...
Views: 2048(4 votes) - Be married to your vision - 10 Lessons - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaAre you merely paying lip service to your vision or you are sold out 101%? A marriage of convenience sometimes occurs where one party or both parties are seeking to get a quick solution to an issue. Be it citizenship issues or merely passing time. Sometimes we are found reneging on our own ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Five Ways You can Expand Your Influence - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Zoe RouthEver wonder how some people seem to always get their own way? They seem to glide easily through life, gathering supporters and fans as they go. Their secret? Influence. Whether you want to make an impact on your family or on your organisation, influence is critical. Here are five ...
Views: 1497(8 votes) - Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtNothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I woke up with that phrase rolling around in my mind – Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. A little mantra that I didn’t consciously decide to recite so I’m going to call it a gift from the Universe (or whatever benevolent source you like to think is out ...
Views: 1232(6 votes) - What Habit Blows Up Your Goals? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Lynn MooreI’m going to let you in on a secret that I have kept for many years because I didn’t want to embarrass myself. But now that I have kicked the habit I will let you in on it. I was an addict My drug? TV Not an all day habit, but about 10 programs that I simply could not miss watching ...
Views: 1104(3 votes) - Rubbing Up Against Everything - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Joni CarleyAt a Greendrinks networking event I met a guy in the heating business. He asked me if I ever wondered why a certain temperature in the summer feels fine but in the winter feels chilly. He explained that the walls and objects are literally using us as a heat supply. We rarely think of our own ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Book Review: The Real Truth about Success: - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloBook Review: The Real Truth about Success: What the Top 1 Percent Do Differently, Why They Won’t Tell You, and How You Can Do it Anyway by Garrison Wynn. This is a book that takes a real look at what makes people successful and the fact that what makes them successful is almost certainly ...
Views: 2119(3 votes) - Where the Mind Goes, The Body Will Follow - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Carol SankarIt is not enough for you to ‘say’ positive and great things will happen in your life, you must believe the things that you say. The mind is a powerful mechanism that we often underestimate. It controls everything we are going through, including sickness, depression and I believe, even ...
Views: 7618 - Is there a Difference Between A Goal and An Intention? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Karen SherwoodIs there a Difference Between A Goal and An Intention? By Karen Sherwood We are all familiar with the importance of setting goals. It’s difficult to open any achievement-oriented book these days without finding many chapters written on the subject. But what about setting an INTENTION? Is ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - The “Quick Fix” Method for Success People - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultWhen you are not satisfied with your life, you try to find a quick fix solution to make things better. You want something to happen right now! Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. You have to take action and you actually DO need to work and most of the time work hard in order to find ...
Views: 1563 - 4 Dangerous Mistakes in Setting Achievable Goals - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Joshua UebergangOnce you have identified any common reasons you fail to set goals, you need to identify common problems in setting goals. There are four common problems people make in goal-setting. These mistakes are dangerous enough to prevent you from accomplishing what you set out to achieve: #1 Too ...
Views: 1368 - Setting SMART, Achievable and Realistic Goals - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Joshua Uebergang"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, learn about them, or even seriously consider them as believable or achievable," said motivational speaker and productivity expert Denis Waitley. "Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along ...
Views: 1903 - Remembering Ginnie: Life Lessons from A Lady - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Patricia ClappToday was a bittersweet day for me. I attended the funeral of my 99 year-old former grandmother in law. It was a day of reflection, sadness, soul searching but most of all remembrance. The strange thing about funerals, is that there is no code of conduct to follow. Coming from a divorce, I ...
Views: 1694(5 votes) - Experience - the crucial difference between Real Knowledge and just Understanding - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAre you gullible - do you just believe what other people tell you? Or do you appreciate the vital difference between understanding something and real knowledge? My Brother's Shiny New Red Bicycle Many years ago, I was just five, my older brother was given a bicycle, a deep red bicycle. I was ...
Views: 3392(4 votes) - Bank on Exceptionality - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Oluwatobi SoyomboAs I write this, I think of how many dreamers and wishful thinkers we have in this jet age. Active in my thought now is the number of people trying to be who they are not created to be. I hope it’s not strange to you when children identify someone they want to be like in the future. Can you ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Success Tip for the Day -" Notice What You Are Doing Right Today and Be Present." - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Patricia ClappSo much of our day is spent thinking about what we want to do, be or have. When was the last time you actually thought about what was going right and how well you were doing something? Maybe it's time you start.. Today I woke up exhausted. I have been going, going, going, with work for months ...
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