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- Perseverance and Resilience - Do we need both? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Peter WrightPerseverance and Resilience are both essential values for marketers, entrepreneurs, and self employed professionals. Frequently, people see them as the same or similar character traits. I disagree, based on a long, exhilarating and sometimes dangerous life in Africa, I believe that both are ...
Views: 3015 - Living Your World Class Life - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Janet Christensen"Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose."? Lance Armstrong, 7-time winner of the Tour de France Living Your World Class Life Last ...
Views: 1402(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 1583 - The Strange Reason Why Creating a Road Map and Setting Goals will help you Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultSettings goals represents one of the key components to find success in your life! This is what guides you and tells you that you are on the right track. But before you write your goals down, you need to know where you want to go! You need to determine your end result to find success. That ...
Views: 1010 - Getting What You Want: A Bicycle Metaphor - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from James AndrewsI ride a bicycle, one of those super light road bikes that you can pick up with one finger. When I first started writing this kind of bike I was, to say the least, very nervous and somewhat tense, holding onto the handlebars tighter than I should. A bicycle of this type is very responsive to the ...
Views: 4215 - The Secret to Attracting Money Is Easy To Learn - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Kiko ErelWhat is the secret to attracting money? I think this is the most repeated question I hear from clients. Before you can start cashing in there are few things to understand about money. Even though money has a name, but it does not stand on its own. Money means different things to different ...
Views: 2053 - Take Risks and Take Action to Build Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Suzanne FettingTake Risks and Take Action to Build Confidence “If you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you’ve already got.” Your comfort zone is not the place to stay! If you want major change in your life and develop absolute confidence, you must change those ...
Views: 1279 - Goal Setting Tip for the Day - Create Your Own Personal Culture - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Patricia ClappA funny thing happened when I was instructing my English 121 class today, the teacher (me!) became the student. In the blink of an eye, I was in awe of how much my "kids" as I affectionately call them, know about themselves, writing and life in general. I have to admit, it isn't always easy ...
Views: 1937(4 votes) - Defending Your Online Reputation - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Christopher WilsonMany of us believe “If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.” This may be true in our personal lives, but when it comes down to business, it’s a whole new ball game. Let’s just step back and think about it for a second. If you were doing business with a company and ...
Views: 628 - Having a Hard Time Setting Goals? Start with the "Attitude of Gratitude." Tip for the Day: Be Thankful. - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Patricia ClappGoal setting can be tricky. There are times in our lives when we think about setting goals and it can be so overwhelming. How can we even think about setting more goals when we have a hard time checking off our daily to do lists? It's so easy to put all the other tasks first - whether work ...
Views: 3059(4 votes) - Success Tips – Learn How To Accomplish What You Dream - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kelly HelingerMost people think that success is a result of lucky breaks. Obviously there are cases of this occurring but the people that depend only on luck often find they are disappointed. Breaks do come to people, but usually only to those who have persisted in seeking them for so long. Before you ...
Views: 896(6 votes) - How Do You Define Success? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulTake a moment to go inside and see how you define success. Is your success defined by:How much money you have?Having a big house and an expensive car?How expensive your clothes are?Traveling first class on airlines?How attractive you are?How attractive your partner is?How famous you are?Winning ...
Views: 5940(7 votes) - Reversing Problems - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Paul Dalton"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” - Albert Einstein Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to spot something that’s wrong as opposed to everything else that is working well? I’m sure we can all think of ...
Views: 1952(10 votes) - How to Do Optimism - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Paul Dalton“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean When I was a kid I would imagine that I could make things happen just by thinking about them. For example, if my best friend was coming over to play I’d look out for him from ...
Views: 1728(12 votes) - How to leave a legacy of excellence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Ozias Mucheriwa“No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.” Calvin Coolidge When we go through life we subscribe to different value systems; some people place much emphasis on having a lot of money. Some consider relationships to be more important than ...
Views: 3424(4 votes) - Your First 90 Days With Your New Boss - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Rand GolletzIn any new job, you face a multitude of challenges… all of which have to be addressed “on the run” and simultaneously. One of the biggest of these is “managing up” – that is, working with your new boss. For too many people, including senior level executives, this becomes a random process. ...
Views: 1138 - Learn a Big Lesson From AIG - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Rand GolletzAbout 15 years ago, I got a call from a lead partner at one of the largest executive recruiting firms asking if I’d be interested in talking to Mr. Hank Greenburg about a senior level job at AIG. That company was the big dog in property and casualty insurance and was led by an iconic figure ...
Views: 1551(6 votes) - ***Reading Tarot as a Business, the Sensitive Entrepreneur—Marketing Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromReading Tarot as a Business, the Sensitive Entrepreneur—Marketing This is the second article in a series designed to be a handbook on what is required to be the entrepreneurial psychic, the sole practitioner who owns his own successful psychic business. Service professionals can apply most of ...
Views: 6110(6 votes) - Communication Is As Smooth As Glue - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from William Cottringer"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss. Just like glue appearing to be very smooth until you touch it, communication can seem to be that way too, at least until you actually try to undue miscommunication ...
Views: 3116(10 votes) - Diversifying Your Online Income - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Edwin MonicoDiversifying your online income is one of the main things you must know when you have a website. Assuming you have most of your ads with Google AdSense. Let’s suppose it makes up 90% of your website's profit. What if Google cancel your account! You would lose 90% of your online income, then ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - Discovering Your Unique Ability - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Kim Smith“The man, who is born with a talent which he is meant to use, finds his greatest happiness in using it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I’m sure you’d agree that most people spend a lot of their time doing things they’re not passionate about. As you read through the following four categories ...
Views: 3647(4 votes) - Who Are You Becoming? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from M.J. RyanThere is a story from the Talmud that goes like this: When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Are You Hungry? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrAre you Hungry? Here's an interesting idea - I was reading a great blog...ironically, this blog was ABOUT blogging [http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com], and came across an interesting post on what makes us, collectively, more likely to "rise to the occasion" and churn out our best work. The ...
Views: 1270(4 votes) - How Moms Can Get the Support They Need - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Jenny FlintoftWouldn't it be awesome if you were part of an amazing team - a dream team - that supported and encouraged you every step of the way? Whether that was in the great way you're dealing with a personal challenge; giving you ideas to help manage a tough situation at work; encouraging you in those ...
Views: 688 - Family Meetings Matter for Working Moms - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Jenny FlintoftHaving regular meetings together as a family encourages you all to be aware of what’s going on across the whole the family, what needs to take priority for the week and build understand and teamwork between you all. The content of the meeting will be as unique as your family. One week, you ...
Views: 698 - 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) - Are Your Leads Leading You Astray? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloAdvertisements for leads are everywhere on the web and they promise everything from wealth to automatic ways to grow your business. But can a lead system really deliver? Are they really worth the money? Lead systems can be effective and can be used to grow your business. In fact, if you ...
Views: 2411(5 votes) - "You Owe Me !" The Danger of Entitlement - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloThere was a man who was very tired of working. He didn’t make much money and didn’t see any chance of making more in the near future. He didn’t like his current living situation, but couldn’t see any way to change it. He had minimal skills and ambition and didn’t think he could make it through ...
Views: 2544(5 votes) - Is Running Your Own Business Meant for You? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Harry BeugelinkBecause you do not like your boss and you have some cash in the bank to begin a business does not mean that it is the right thing to do for you. The truth is that running a business is not for everyone. Not every person is made out to be a business owner. Running a business requires skill, ...
Views: 806(2 votes) - Exemplary Success - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Lyndsey ShafferWhat example have you set? What is your legacy? Will others who stand where you once stood be able to follow your path to success? The chronicle of you is more important than you could ever imagine. To give the gift of hope and inspiration to another is priceless. To empower another person ...
Views: 2300(6 votes) - Top 3 Leadership Mistakes That Screw Your Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen my client asked me what I see as mistakes that people make in leadership roles, one example jumped to the fore - 'Sally'. Observing Sally is like watching a train smash in slow motion. She demonstrates the first two top leadership mistakes. The remaining one comes from examples closer to ...
Views: 1641 - The Strange Reason Why Following a System is Important - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultFollowing a system is important when you are on your road to success. It’s what guides you to make sure you are on the right track. Now, following a system is not one of the 6 secrets I teach because the 6 secrets to success are themselves part of a system. (more information on the 6 secrets to ...
Views: 1042(2 votes) - Uncommon Sense for Work & Play - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from William CottringerUncommon Sense for Work & Play By Bill Cottringer “Success and happiness are a result of using uncommon sense, while failure and unhappiness are the consequence of using everything else.” ~The author. Success and happiness in life are most often tied to your efforts in reaching a ...
Views: 1615(4 votes) - Positive Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Harry Connor JrPositive productivity is exactly as it sounds -- positive. Productivity increases as does quality, when body, mind, and spirit, are focused upon being in a positive state of mind, emotion, and will -- then the body also will react in a positive manner. Negativity, or being in a negative state ...
Views: 5575(3 votes) - Why You May Not Be Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Thomas AndersonWhile using Goal Trax recently someone asked the question “What do I do when I have my goal created, my steps listed, my motivation clearly defined and then I find myself ‘Stopped’ and not moving forward with my goal?” This is a very common issues that many people face when they want to ...
Views: 2262(8 votes) - The Passion Card to Success - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteWith passion, you’re an unstoppable force to be reckoned with! You exude energy and enthusiasm that fires you up and fires up everyone you meet. Find out how to sustain passion and use it to leverage your business. What is Passion? So what is passion anyway? We easily recognize passion in ...
Views: 2591(8 votes) - Self Improvement Tips for Overcoming Obstacles Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Darryl KenebrewIt is not uncommon to find people who respond differently to the very same situation. For example, when any of us are held in a heavy traffic, most of us would react with frustration, anger etc. while few might handle the situation with strength. The manner in which we deal with even minor ...
Views: 2094(3 votes) - Building Common Sense - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from William Cottringer“Success is what you get from using common sense; failure is what you get from using everything else.” ~The author. Success is built on a firm foundation of good old common sense (which unfortunately isn’t so common these days); failure follows the crumbling of a weak foundation built on ...
Views: 2913(2 votes) - A NEW PERSPECTIVE: Overcome Procrastination, Relieve Stress And Balance Your Life NOW! - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Dr. Cindy BrownDo you get caught up in the daily grind of working and working, and doing and doing, and carrying-out your responsibilities, obligations and the mile-long list of tasks you have written down, knowing sometimes that it is next to impossible to complete, however you have the expectation that you ...
Views: 2296(1 vote) - 10 Exceptional Steps to Your Best Life Design! - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiIf you are ready to claim greater ownership of your LIFE and design a business that provides the freedom you desire.I am committed to providing value. To me, this means only sharing information that you can USE to live your best life.1. Smart Action: Behaving Your Way to Success2. ...
Views: 2125 - How You Can Have Tremendous Joy That Money Can't Buy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIf I grant you one wish, asking you, "Do you want money or joy?" which one would you choose? Yes, you can only pick one. Now, carefully think it over. I know what's going through your mind; you're thinking, "If I pick money, I'll be able to have joy, too." Certainly, money can buy you ...
Views: 4933(2 votes) - The Strange Reason Why Waking Up Early Will Help You Find Success - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultI was talking with someone the other day who was telling me how upset he was because he had to wake up 10 minutes earlier in the morning. He told me that the line at the coffee shop (Tim Hortons) was getting longer and longer and he couldn't afford to arrive late at work anymore... It's ...
Views: 2355(5 votes) - Perfectionism... Something to Be Proud Of - 5 Reasons If You Are an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonOne of the comments I hear often, especially from female clients, is: “I am my own worst enemy-critic.” Not surprisingly, many claim to be perfectionists. As we all know, anything brought to its extreme can be unhealthy, and it is no different with perfectionism. This article is dedicated to all ...
Views: 1469(3 votes) - Obligations - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from David SamuelWhen you go to the restaurant, you go with an empty stomach. They give you food, you give them money. There is the emptiness, which is filled, and then what is given gets something in return, money for food. When a child is born, it is empty and helpless. The parents give it food, shelter, ...
Views: 1403(3 votes) - The Fear of “Not Knowing Enough” - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Karin Witzig RozellHave you ever felt that you didn’t know enough? I know I did for the first few years in my practice. And so this is what would happen: - I would spend most of my free time pursuing additional credentials and reading tons and tons of books about my modality (which was nutrition at the ...
Views: 924 - Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Dia ThabetPower of positive thinking Can your thoughts affect your surroundings and events? Can your words affect your life? A child who receives poor grade in Science usually his parents, teachers, or someone told him that he is not good at the subject. Do you think these negative statements by ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - Manifest Goals and Dreams, Improve Outcomes and Thrive with Covert Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Vickie JimenezYou may have heard the saying, “No man is an island”; this includes you. This implies that it is a must to have cooperation with others in order to achieve your stated goals or dreams. If you desire to have cooperation from a group, let’s say a bank board, which you are hoping will fund your ...
Views: 1134 - The Freedom Formula - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing; the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way" Victor Frankl One of the things I love most about coaching others is when they really get that creating more of what they ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - 5 Common Obstacles to Your Success in Life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIn order to gain any measure of success in life it is first required that you take some sort of action. Success comes in many shapes and forms and can vary from person to person. The achievements we refer to here can be athletic, scholastic, financial, personal or professional. With that said ...
Views: 870 - Live The Vision - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Albert GaroliWe often have an idea in our minds, a goal to achieve, an aim to look forward to. But somewhere along the way we loose track of where we were going and leave our targets unattained or barely grazed. How can one reach the desired objective and know that success and achievement are possible ...
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