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Achievement connotes final accomplishment of something noteworthy, after much effort and often in spite of obstacles and discouragements.
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Finally, Achieve The Goals You Set - By Joanne Roibu- The key 15 reasons why you are not successful - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Matt BelcherIf you are working hard at your goals but are not getting the success and results you want you might be doing something from the list below. Many people start doing extra things in their life but don't realise it is also key to take out things that are not getting you towards your goals. Also if ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Improve Your Relationship Management Skills with These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Maurine PattenRelationship management becomes more important as you assume more professional responsibility. You need skills to build bonds, inspire, influence and develop others. All the while you need to be open to change, manage conflict and establish teamwork. Emotional Intelligence author Daniel ...
Views: 2You must read the article to rate it. - Five Steps To Understanding & Using What Motivates You - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sharon MikrutDo you get frustrated when you lack the motivation to start a project or activity and put it off so you don't have to tackle it? Do you wonder why your friends or colleagues don't appear to be motivated when you are raring to go? This article explores the origins behind a lack of motivation; ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - How to Prosper--Get Off Your Asset and Get Moving! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Barnsley BrownBe honest. Have you been obsessing about all the reasons why you're not prosperous? Maybe you're thinking over how you just lost your job, your stock retirement savings plummeted, you contracted a life threatening illness, or your bipolar ex-spouse spent your last dime and left you in the street, ...
Views: 9(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Finding the Will to Work - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“To find your mission in life is to discover the intersection between your heart’s deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger.” – Frederick Buechner We work for many reasons. For some it’s about fame and fortune; for others it’s simply about making enough to scrape through. Then ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Talent is Never Enough - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“The man of wisdom is never in two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.” – Confucius Everyone has talent; something they can do well. When we observe talented people we should marvel at their giftedness, recognise their contribution to society, ...
Views: 5(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to sing like a professional - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Phillip DavidsonHave you ever pictured yourself up on a stage singing to a sold out house? Thought you could never actually learn how to sing like that? I can't promise you'll be the next American Idol, but if you love to sing, and are willing to put in the effort - I know how you can learn how to sing with the ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How Saying No Drives Great Careers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan Coughlin(If you want a link to the MP3 recording of this article, send an e-mail to dan@thecoughlincompany.com with “Just Say No” in the subject heading.) Great organizations are defined by what they say no to. The same is true for great individual careers. A great career is one where the ...
Views: 12(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - You can Make It Happen. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou can Make It Happen. God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into the net! You have a beautiful enviable future because destiny is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice. There is something about life, if you refuse to accept anything less than the best, ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - How Big Does Your Dream Need to Be? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, You Are More! Empowerment Coach and AuthorMany individuals don’t go after their dream because they don’t think they can, should, it’s too small, or “don’t know” what it is. Are any of these holding you back? Two inspirational videos were emailed to me: one about a dog named Ricochet and one about Rudy Ruettiger, for whom the ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - How to Get a Lot of Miles Out of Your Resume - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Charlene RashkowIn today's economy, it's very important that anyone seeking employment must have a dynamic resume presentation. With so much competition for every good job, it's not enough just to have a good resume; it has to be great. Getting your foot in the door is the first step, and even though you have ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Lessons Learned from the Life of a Friend - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Ed DrozdaWhile most of us are making resolutions, plans and schemes to mark the New Year, some have more pressing matters to consider. A fellow coach, colleague and friend had been diagnosed with cancer about a year and a half ago. A few months ago it appeared that the cancer had been adequately treated and ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - Are you living a life of restriction or expansion? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Traci BrosmanMany people go through their lives constantly coming up with reasons on why they cannot do something. Why they should not do something. Is this how you are living your life? Do you spend more time making excuses rather than living in action? Making excuses will not get you to where you need to ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Can You See Yourself Achieving...? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Kaileen SherkHow we see ourselves and how we identify ourselves has a huge impact on the behaviors we adapt and the success that we are capable of achieving. When you introduce yourself to someone what are some of the things that you use to describe your identity? “I am a mom of two great ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Sales, JV Partners and Wet, Sloppy Kisses - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWhen I was a little girl and my parents had some visitors, I would sometimes go and hide in the closet. Doing this, I could avoid their overwhelming displays of affection – ranging from wet, sloppy kisses to smothering, inescapable hugs. So, why am I being self-revealing here? – To show you ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Quit Waiting to Be Discovered - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanThink back to childhood: Were you one of those kids that sat on your bed and secretly dreamed of being a rock star? As you got older, maybe you fantasized that you’d be walking down the street and someone would approach you and say, “You must star in my next film!” When you’re young, ...
Views: 4You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 22(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Boring Minds, Boring Lives - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Willie HortonOver seventy years of psychological research proves conclusively that we live automatic lives. "Automaticity" is what psychologists call our extremely efficient ability to perform routine tasks without paying attention to them. Stop for a moment to reflect on how much attention you paid, this ...
Views: 24(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Re-establishing Motivation in Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Albert GaroliGoals are a crucial factor for achievement and success. They are the general guidelines we use to maintain focus in our work and persist enthusiastically in what we do. They are usually long-term ambitions with global visions and are composed of smaller objectives we aim for to reach the goals we ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Get Your Foot in the Door Without Contacts - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanNo Friends, No Contacts, No Nothin’: How to Get Your Foot in the Door When You Know Nobody Here’s something I’m not proud to admit, but I’ll admit it just the same: Once in a while – a very, rare while – I have the strange, secret desire to become Paris Hilton. That’s right – ...
Views: 14(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are Your Dreams Just 30 Minutes Away? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Mary-Jeanne "MJ" Cabanel“You have put in many, many tiny efforts that nobody sees or appreciates before you achieve anything worthwhile” ---Brian Tracy We generally accept that it takes 30 days to change a bad habit. Just replace the old habit with a new habit for a month and you’re on your way to a new life. ...
Views: 23(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 10 tips For Dream Goal Achievement or How To Create Dream Goal - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Andre Zizi1. Set An Intention - the power of understanding your intentions for whatever you desire to achieve in health, academia, or wealth is the key to your power. 2. Maintain Integrity - there are sets of rules to allow us to live with integrity by obliterating procrastination and keeping ...
Views: 17(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Peak Performance: The New Norm for Tough Times - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Theresa BehennaIn today’s economy and competitive workforce there is no room for mediocre skills. Gen X & Gen Y are competing for the same jobs as baby boomers. Gen X & Gen Y bring all kinds of digital know- how to the job table. Baby boomers bring years of experience. The younger generations have no clue ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - "Searching for Dimes" Tip for the Day "Find a Reason to Believe" - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Patricia ClappThe boss sings about it. Self help gurus write about it. Setting goals is the ideal way to live your best life and most of my clients get that. However, how do you get to the point where you get that gusto to want to be a goal setting machine? The bottom line is, exactly how do you find ...
Views: 19(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Propel Yourself Into Creating Your 2010 Masterpiece - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyWhat would you do if you had all the time & money in the world? Answer this question and you have absolute clarity. Many of you have *given up on your New Years resolution by now or never made one in the first place. After all, you didn’t want to disappoint yourself for not following ...
Views: 16(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Business plan: Risk categories: - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Adil RehmanA business plan is a written document, which is used for many purposes: it is used to define essential product, income objectives, and specific operating procedures. It is also used to hold trust of your creditors, obtaining funds and attract investors. There is a famous quote: "If you fail to ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Loosen the Reins! Is he Crazy? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Sandra Dee Robinson“Loosen the reins up, don’t hold her so tight!” yells my instructor across the arena. “You are absolutely nuts,” the frustrated voice in my head yells back. It takes more than a leap of faith to loosen the grip on the fantastically energetic quarter horse as I am watching the fence ...
Views: 17(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Principles for Creating Your Future - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonYou now know yourself better than most people ever will. So, what do you do with this new found knowledge? First, ask yourself if you have enough fire in your belly to proceed as an entrepreneur in your own business. If you do, you will most likely be highly successful and will enjoy your ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Secrets of Internship Success - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanCongratulations! You’re in, you did it – after all that hard work, the 42 rewrites of your resume, the hours preparing for interviews – you landed your internship. Now, before we get too carried away and start sending ourselves flowers or calling the Pope, let’s remind ourselves why we ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Burning Bridges is for Arsonists - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanBurning Bridges is for Arsonists: How to Leave Your Job with Class Ready to jump ship? Sick of your job and want a new one? Time for graduate school or a trip abroad? You’re not the only one who feels that way. Between 50-80% of all college graduates leave their first job within three ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Getting organized - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Ozias MucheriwaA considerable number of people are struggling trying to find ways to trim their bodies. They are desperately seeking for ways to shed off significant amounts of weight. This is because when a human body is left on its own it gravitates towards disorder. A bright and magnificent set of brains left ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Do You Really Want? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithLet's start with one of the basics for getting what you want. Do you know what you REALLY want? This may seem like a silly question, but I often find in working with clients that they don't know the true answer. We frequently spend much of lives our dreaming about the things we think we ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - A 5 Point Checklist for Successful Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithOnce you know what you want in life, how do you go about getting it? That's where goal setting comes into play. If you've ever tried to set goals in the past and failed, or ever felt frustrated or overwhelmed when it came to goal setting, you'll find the following 5 point checklist to be an ...
Views: 15(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Pursue the Right Job Opportunities For You - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanAre you pursuing the right job opportunities for you? Laid off and getting nowhere in your job search? Between the rejections, the unanswered phone calls and limited opportunities, it’s far too easy take it personally, give up altogether, and even worse, assume that you’ll be unemployed ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Avoid Mistakes on the Job - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanDon’t Ruin a Good Thing: Avoid the 3 Mistakes that Hurt New Employees on the Job By Elizabeth Freedman, MBA www.elizabethfreedman.com Have you ever noticed how easy it is to ruin a good thing? If you’ve ever spilled coffee on a new shirt, added just a bit too much salt to a recipe, or ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Successful Executives Take Inspired Action and Ship - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Linda CassellSeth Godin, brilliant marketer, business strategist, and all around innovative thinker, hit another home run with his blog entitled "Unrealized Projects." He writes about the academy award winning director, writer, producer, and artist, Tim Burton, who created "some of the most ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - The Essential Ingredient in Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Julie FuimanoOk, so you turn the calendar to a New Year and suddenly you think something should change. You’ll get those pesky 20 pounds off once and for all! Or you’ll definitely get promoted or change jobs this year. Or perhaps this is the year you will have a better relationship with your spouse – or ...
Views: 16(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The New You in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Ali SharifiHow many times have you told yourself that this year you're going to finally lose that weight or quit smoking or look for a better job? How often do you carry over your New Year's resolutions from one year to the next? If you're like most people, you come up with a long wish list of things you want ...
Views: 27(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Does Fear Hold You Back? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Albert GaroliFear can be a very debilitating emotion. We use it instinctively to keep us from perceived dangers but sometimes exaggerate the feeling and attribute it to situations in which fear should not be an issue. When fear becomes overwhelming it can negatively affect our emotional state, our physical ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - January New Moon: What Do You Need to Be Successful? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Ron Archer"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." -Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) This year I decided to get serious about my goals. Not that I wasn't serious about them in the past, but like some people I'd do what I could and hope for the best. This year I wanted it to ...
Views: 31(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Winners give up wasting time. - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOAre you one of the many that get “paralysis by analysis”? Do you spend considerably more time sitting around planning rather than doing? Do you delay progress while over-thinking a problem or, worse yet, imagining every conceivable negative contingency? I believe that many like the “idea” ...
Views: 42(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Winners Give Up Easy? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners give up Easy! Don’t they? Have you ever looked at the income percentages of the U.S. population? If you make $100,000.00, you’re in the upper 4% of the population. Do 96% of us not aspire to, or dream about making good money? What If I told you about the upper 1%...Wow! What are ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Solve Problems Like a Genius - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from James LeGrandGenius level thinking is not reserved only for highly mentally gifted. Geniuses have a system for how to work through problems, which they may or may not be conscious of. Once you learn the system, you can use it to solve problems the way geniuses do. The difference between them and you is that ...
Views: 46(11 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - There Is No "I Tried" in Success - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Lora Morrow, M.S.,Those who say winning is not everything have probably never truly won anything because they do not know the true meaning of success. To recognize success, it is necessary first to define failure. Failure is the refusal either to establish a plan or to work persistently toward its accomplishment, ...
Views: 37(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Power of Positive Creation - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Lori SnyderSimply 7 tips for 7 days of Positive Creation Self-nurturing means, above all, making a commitment to self-compassion, to the creation of a loving and positive attitude toward yourself. Jennifer Louden It is so inspiring and energizing to try new ways of doing things. Adding something to ...
Views: 37(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You the Biggest Loser? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Elias ScultoriDid you watch the Biggest Loser season finale this past week? Yes, it is reality TV, but what a shot of motivation it was. Got a goal? Got a dream? You could have learned a lot from these contestants and the main message of this show. No, it is not just about loosing wait. Burning calories, ...
Views: 25(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - NLP to Anchor Your Dreams and Goals - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Patricia Eslava Vessey“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.” – Dale Carnegie This quote by the amazing Dale Carnegie is ...
Views: 30(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Secrets of Success Apply to Any Goal, Pursuit, or Dream - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneBefore applying the secrets of success, one must understand what they are. This article is not focused on actually outlining and explaining in detail what the secrets of success are – its purpose is to demonstrate how they are applicable to any of our goals, pursuits, and dreams in life. Below I ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ~ The Power of Awareness ~ - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Larry AgrestoAwareness is the key behind any major achievement in life, be it love, success, relationships or spiritual growth. Without being aware, our chances for discovering and sustaining change and positive results in any arena of life are limited. For many of us the New Year is about setting goals and ...
Views: 27(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Express Your Authentic Self For Success - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Nick Arrizza MD RCCExpress Your True Self For Success Did you know that your True Self, which is not your personality, is actually imbued with self confidence, self esteem, self worth, charisma, energy, enthusiasm, courage, strength, optimism, spontaneity and magnetic attractiveness? The only problem is that it is ...
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