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- Can You Really Achieve Total Success? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Joe CapistaHave you ever thought about what Total Success would feel like? What would it look like? And what would you be like if you had Total Success? Ask ten people what success means and you will likely get ten answers. Some base success on the amount of money they can accumulate while others base ...
Views: 1132 - 8 Ways to Sabotage Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Barbara BartleinEver know someone who “has it all,” then throws it away by doing something stupid or worse—something fatal? The most well-known examples are celebrities—musicians, entertainers, athletes—seemingly making all the money in the world and then doing something ...
Views: 1833 - Whatever You Need To Do, Do it Now! - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Jimmy RoosThe Bible says, "Don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries". We always worry about what we will eat tomorrow, what we will drink tomorrow. So we try to save up for tomorrow instead of using what we have for today. This is not the only thing we do. We also leave tasks ...
Views: 1310 - The Greatest Risk Of All - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Deanne UrquhartTo dare to take a risk is to truly live. We so often have an inspirational idea that empowers us to feel electric with enthusiasm, to then simply relinquish the same idea from a fear of humiliation or rejection. An idea that is shared with us, perhaps from a higher source, is sent to inspire and ...
Views: 3629 - How To Become A Winner! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Jimmy RoosLove him or hate him, but you cannot ignore him, much less deny that he is a winner. From Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe to Hollywood blockbuster movie hero to governor of California, Arnold Swarzenegger has confounded his critics and his detractors. Even when the allegations of sexual ...
Views: 1159 - Have Fun Failing - It's The Quickest Way To Success! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Pete KoernerWe have all heard sayings like, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade;" but what if you don't like lemonade? The obvious answer is, "Sell the lemonade and buy something you DO like with your profits." But that doesn't work if you're stuck whining about the lemons. To move forward in ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Choosing To Succeed In Cosmetolegy - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Jodi MosconaOften when working with clients on developing an attitude of success, I am asked to explain just what success is. That is a question that I cannot answer for you or anyone else because SUCCESS IS PERSONAL. Every morning each of us gets out of bed and has a choice to make. We can walk to one ...
Views: 1053 - Why Positive Thinking Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Rick MaggioOne of the great fallacies in the self-help industry is the notion that you can change your life with "positive thinking." The purveyors of positivism, starting with Napoleon Hill and including the people who now promote The Secret, contend that we all have, at our conscious disposal, the means ...
Views: 916 - The Essence of Success - An Aura of Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from John MelansonEverything that you will ever succeed at begins in the next moment. When you take the time to think about what you will do, you have already begun to tread the rising path toward enlightenment. Take each moment that comes as a gift. With every gift that you receive, you become more grateful. ...
Views: 1653 - Braving Booby Traps On The Path Of Success - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Lori-Linell HallOne of my favorite movies is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In the movie, Henry Jones Sr., Indiana's father, is a Holy Grail scholar and has been keeping a notebook with clues about the location of the Grail. The Nazis and an unsavory collector want to capture the Holy Grail because of ...
Views: 1362 - Creating A Successful Forum - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Michael WongGeneral Lets begin with “why do you want to create a forum?”. Lets do some research. 1. Will you dedicate enough time and effort to create a successful forum? 2. Are you entering a solid competition market? 3. Will you be able to convince members to join your forum and leave ...
Views: 1498 - Walking to Success - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from William CottringerWalking to Success by Bill Cottringer “Slow down you’re doing fine. You can’t be everything you want to be before your time.” ~Billy Joel. There is too much hype about thriving to success and way too many hits about that “race” on the I-net (only 360 million!). Even the most simple, ...
Views: 854 - The Only Down Side To Risk-Taking In Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Judith ShervenA friend in Colorado just made a huge decision to build a factory and showroom that will be four times the size of their current site. AND the new location is several miles outside of the town where they’ve grown their reputation and customer base over the last 10 years. AND they will ...
Views: 706 - Judith’s Fear Of Being Fabulous Past - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Judith ShervenWhen I was twelve (but looked about eighteen), I entered a beauty contest sponsored by a beach club in Santa Monica ... And, even though I was competing against women who were in their late teens and early twenties, I won. I was thrilled! And for that year I was “Miss Del Mar” and ...
Views: 942 - The Success Prison: Are You Incarcerated? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Judith ShervenIf you feel frustrated, even mystified by what’s standing in the way of your greater success, it’s actually not that difficult to understand. The question is: Are you ready? Really ready? Because the answer lives down in your unconscious . . . laying there . . . lying to you. And ...
Views: 954 - The Secret Window To Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Dominic TayYou’ve tried all what it takes for you to succeed yet you still stumble and fail. Do you think that fate plays on you unfairly because others are more successful than you are? Do you feel threatened because there are successful individuals who you think are less likely to succeed than you ...
Views: 688 - Legally Meeting Success Through Personal Development - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Dominic TayThe Practice, Law and Order, Court TV and Ally McBeal. What do these TV series have in common? In watching these series, you get to know and understand a bit of these lawyers, attorneys and judges’ lives—how they analyze the law, the issue (civil or criminal) and how they come up ...
Views: 631 - The Weight Loss Challenge: Sustain Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Dominic TayObesity is one of the major problems in the society these days. Sedentary lifestyle is the biggest factor that contributes to the growing number of obese people. Why so? Well, many individuals tend to exercise less and eat more. There are more people who prefer to stay indoors watching TV, ...
Views: 754 - Creating An Empowering Environment To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Linda BoertjensIn my articles I often stress the importance of keeping your thoughts as positive as possible and to balance up your negative thoughts with positive ones. You know, in todays society a lot of people tend to choose a negative view on things and look for reasons why something wouldn't work. ...
Views: 2842 - A SIMPLE BUT PROFOUND LIFE-CHANGING CHOICE - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from William CottringerA SIMPLE BUT PROFOUND LIFE-CHANGING CHOICE By Bill Cottringer “The difficulty in life is the choice.” ~ George Moore Several years ago one of my best friends had a small piece of granite on his desk with some words that impressed me so much I made mention of the object several times. He ...
Views: 1056 - Why Some People Succeed And Other’s Don’t - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from sam sanderHave you ever wondered why some people are successfull and others aren’t? Or have you ever said “I’m not like them – I can’t be successful? Well I’ll let you in on a little secret – anyone can be successful. YOU can be successful. But there are a couple of things you need to know. First of ...
Views: 1777 - 7 Ways To Get Your Business Out Of A Hole - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Kaya SingerHave you ever been up in the mountains in the winter? You are in your car, enjoying the winter wonderland pristine beauty. The road is covered in snow and everything is going well until you put your foot on the accelerator to move forward and nothing happens. Your wheels spin, your car won't ...
Views: 1242 - Passion For Learning Equals Passion For Success! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sharon CapehartOne of the hallmark traits of most successful people is that they are never satisfied with the status quo. They always aspire for more and feel they owe it to themselves to reach for the stars. Part of this process involves learning. Successful people are always eager to learn, sometimes even ...
Views: 960 - If You Are The Clay, Then Your Values Are The Sculptors: They Shape Who You Are And How Successful You Become! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sharon CapehartIs it a requirement that you be a good person to be successful? I suppose not but that also depends on your definition of what it means to be successful. Most people think of success in only the sense of making a lot of money. I personally feel that money is a by-product of success, rather than ...
Views: 785 - Excellence And Success Go Together Like Peas And Carrots! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sharon CapehartDo you know what really identifies you, when it comes to your success? Is your success defined by traits like accountability, being true to your goals, or being action oriented, or is there more to it? What I’m getting at here is that success is still somewhat defined by a specific pursuit. In ...
Views: 986 - Integrity: A Rock Solid Foundation For Trust, Respect, And Success - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sharon CapehartHow would you define integrity? You know it’s an admirable trait but what exactly is it? I would define integrity as: ‘The ability to do the right thing, even when the right thing may be the hardest thing to do.’ Integrity is really about how you define it. What you see as integrity in other ...
Views: 1699 - No More Blurry Vision: Focus On Being Focused To Find Success! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Sharon CapehartNo matter how driven or goal-oriented you are, do you ever have trouble staying on track? Does your mind wander off or are you easily distracted by the phone, emails, the smell of snacks in the break room, or just about anything else like that? If you’re thinking that this applies to you, then ...
Views: 907 - Alternative Notions Of Life, A Different Path (5): Why Me Or Why Not Me? Your Choice. - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Carl Pantejo“Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that’s good in life…” *Below is the fifth installment of a series of articles from the real life experiences of the author. The only deviations from the truth may be the names of people and places. These stories are also ...
Views: 935 - Discipline Yourself To Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Sharon ReidWhen working toward goals or striving for success in any endeavor, self-discipline is one vital quality you need to have. Most of us cringe at the thought because it brings to mind instant visions of sacrifice, difficulty and strain. However, discipline doesn’t have to be so hard. The ...
Views: 1189 - Success Can Also Be Spelled A-C-T-I-O-N - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Nicole CalhounIn my line of business, network marketing, I meet all types of individuals. It is phenomenal to interact with such a diverse group of people on a daily basis. My all-time favorite people to engage with are the go-getters! Those guys are just awesome! They light a fire underneath me every time I ...
Views: 891 - The Power Of Support - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Jay FisetRecently I had the experience of sharing a mastermind weekend with 8 other high level entrepreneurs from all over North America in the mountains of Colorado. It was a phenomenal weekend where I learned (or remembered again) that allowing and accepting support is the most significant key to my ...
Views: 1385 - Learn The Facts Of Life From A CEO / Comedian - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Mohamad LatiffLast week, I was invited by a friend to a seminar organised by a network marketing company in Singapore. I am not affiliated with the company in any way. What really attracted me to the seminar was the guest speaker of that afternoon. I will tell you more about her in a moment, but I must say ...
Views: 1506 - Napoleon Hill's Formula For Success: Think And Grow Rich - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Cathy YeattsIt seems that business makes the world go round. All sorts of business. Some seem to naturally succeed, while others fail repeatedly. One man wondered if he could unlock the secrets of personal success. That man was Napoleon Hill. His book, Think and Grow Rich, has sold over 30 million copies ...
Views: 5308 - "Alternative Notions Of Life, A Different Path (3): First, Be Effective." - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Carl Pantejo“Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that’s good in life…” *Below is the second in a series of articles based on real life events experienced by the author. The only deviations from the truth may be the names of people and places. These stories are also incorporated ...
Views: 922 - Success Leads To Success - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanSuccess Momentum I want you now to decide that you are going to clean up your room, but instead of doing all the work today just decide that you will put only 5 items in place each day. What you will notice is that, as soon as you put the fifth item in place you will find yourself eager to put ...
Views: 884 - Begin With The End In Mind And Sketch That Vision On Paper - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Human nature tells you to plan from the beginning. I say start with the end in mind, draw what that will look like on paper and post your “Success Sketch” where you can see it every day. Stick men are acceptable! If you are changing jobs, don’t blindly answer classified ads and send out ...
Views: 2039 - Millionaire Women Look Ahead - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,You might be surprised to learn the general profile of a millionaire woman. In the book “Millionaire Women Next Door,” Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D., the New York Times best selling author of The Millionaire Next Door, found that many people cast millionaire women in a stereotypical ...
Views: 1594 - Who Do I Get Motivated? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Recently I spoke to a group of wonderful women at Dress for Success in downtown Pittsburgh. They asked some very intelligent questions with a similar theme that I hear often from people going through a transition. “How do you get motivated when you just can’t seem to get going?” ...
Views: 1421 - Succeed By Trying To Fly Like Rambo - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from John WatsonMany people never find out what they can achieve until life has passed them by and with it the chance to discover what they are capable of. In Rambo III, the hero hijacks a Soviet attack helicopter in Afghanistan during the Afghan-Soviet war. His friend, the Colonel, asks: "Can you fly that ...
Views: 888 - Why Some People Succeed And Other’s Don’t - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from sam sanderHave you ever wondered why some people are successfull and others aren’t? Or have you ever said “I’m not like them – I can’t be successful? Well I’ll let you in on a little secret – anyone can be successful. YOU can be successful. But there are a couple of things you need to know. First of ...
Views: 1416 - A Risky Proposition: How To Take Smart Risks To Find Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Guerline JasminMost people dream of living a more successful life: They want a better job, a salary increase, more responsibility at work, and the respect of their peers. Unfortunately, few people are willing to take the needed risks to make their dreams a reality. Instead, they sit back and watch a select few ...
Views: 1278 - How Socratic Wisdom Summarized Success In Two Words! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Mohamed TohamiThe wisest man in history summarized success and achieving full potential in just two words - literally! Who was this man? He was an ancient Greek philosopher credited with exerting a powerful influence upon the founders of Western philosophy, particularly Plato and Aristotle. His name was ...
Views: 1839 - Staying On The Fast Track To Success - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from iain leggWhen you first set a goal it’s pretty easy to stay on track. You’ve got a plan, you’re working the plan and your motivation is strong. As time goes on, however, there exists the possibility of losing steam and getting off-track. In order to develop the momentum and stamina ...
Views: 764 - Greedy Moms In Business - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenMoney can be a tricky subject for many women. And if you are a stay-at-home mom with a growing business, this tricky subject can make or break your future success. You started your new business to bring extra money for your family; it won’t do you any good if you can’t put the right price on ...
Views: 1303 - 20 Ideas I Wish I Was Told When I Was 20 - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Dennis HartingSuccess seems to be an elusive treasure for many. There are some many ways to attain it yet most of us get caught up trying to figure it all out ourselves. This leads to a great deal of lost time to gain the “experience” needed to be successful. Looking back, I wish someone had ...
Views: 766 - SUCCESS IS A BELIEF SYSTEM - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from William CottringerSUCCESS IS A BELIEF SYSTEM By Bill Cottringer “Success is what you get from doing what you are doing to get it.” ~ The author. By now most of us realize we have moved into total overload—too much to know and do and too little time to get it all done. One special area of overload with ...
Views: 1543 - Are You Caught In Comfortable Misery? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Dan JohnstonAre you in a bad situation that you wish would just go away? Maybe it is a relationship that is not working out or a boring dead-end job. Perhaps, it is your small, cramped apartment. You are unhappy and frustrated and complain about how terrible it is, but you don’t take action. You ...
Views: 4743 - Reality Repair Rx Book Outline - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from William CottringerReality Repair Rx Book Outline By William Cottringer, Ph.D. In writing books or articles it is always good to stop now and then to question the importance and value of your writing topics and what your truest intentions are. I made a door sign some time ago that reads, “Dr. Cottringer, ...
Views: 1200 - Skate Where The Puck Is Going - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Sandy GerouxAs we look ahead toward success and prosperity, a quote from National Hockey League player Wayne Gretzky comes to mind. Upon being asked the secret of his incredible success, Gretzky said, "I skate where the puck is going; others wait for the puck to come to them." In terms of vision and ...
Views: 1523 - Office Etiquette: Messages - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Ruth HaagOur modern messaging technology is so nice and quick that we have fallen into a too-casual usage of it, which often makes it difficult for the message recipient. This casualness has spread to meeting people face-to-face, where an assumption is made that everyone recognizes and remembers the ...
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