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- Mentors Make Magic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Ted CiubaI like to ask people what it is that they that want in their life. I mean, here's what a seminar offers you: the BMW or Bentley that you want or whatever it is; the house or castle. It offers you the ability to write a check for your children's education instead of sweating, taking notes, and ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Power of Unlearning or Getting Back to Ground Zero - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockThere are two absolutely amazing fits a child manages in the first two years of her life. One is learning to walk. The other one is learning to talk. They acquire both of these skills seemingly effortlessly. Somewhere between all the other activities - eating, crying, soiling diapers, shacking ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Doing the Wrong Thing the Right Way: A Look at the Characters in Macbeth and Hamlet - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Paul Thompson"The Tragedy of Macbeth" and "The Tragedy of Hamlet" are Shakespeare’s most widely read plays featuring royalty as main characters. Both are about the violent overthrow of the throne, both contain plenty of needless casualties, and both are gruesome enough to drive their leading ladies to ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Effective Educational Services For Students With Special Learning Needs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Kari MillerWhat Is Educational Therapy? 15 million school age children in the US have learning problems that public and private schools can’t solve. There are 72,000 special education students in LAUSD, alone. Every day these students sit unhappily in class, losing hope of ever realizing their dreams. ...
Views: 16(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Become a Life-Long Learner - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from M.J. RyanMy mother has been telling me she’s too old to change since she was 45; she’s now 85. In a way, she had the privilege of that position because she hasn’t had to support herself. Those of us out there making a living know how much the world is changing and how we must change to keep up, no ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Instant Manifestation or Slow and Steady Growth? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Layne SchmidtI’ve managed to get myself on an email list that sends me all kinds of information on the latest and the greatest ways to improve my life. I’ve programmed my computer so that all of these emails and notifications go into a separate folder and when I have time I go through them to see what I ...
Views: 16(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Who is the best Creativity Guru in the world? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from puneet bhatnagarIf you are like me, your mind must be searching for answers. Who could be the best among them all? It's a tough competition. Edword de Bono? Michael Michalko ? May be Tony Buzan? You might have someone else in your mind. Like one of your teachers or a workshop leader. As they say, there ...
Views: 18(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Mistakes I Made (that you can learn from) - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Avil BeckfordFooled again! Why do I keep on making the same mistakes over and over again? And each time the price I pay increases exponentially. You think I would have learned by now. In my defence, though the outcomes were the same, the situations which were presented to me appeared different at the ...
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Views: 18(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do you have enough talent to become great at it? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Luc ReidFor the past two and a half years, my son and I have been studying Taekwondo. At a class a few days ago, some of us were practicing a difficult kick, and a newer student was finding she had to go through the kick very slowly. “It took me about two years to learn that kick,” said a third ...
Views: 28(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - You Can't Spend All Your Time Worrying About Money - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from lisa mcleodHow do you enjoy your life when you're constantly worried about money? Can you learn to live in the moment when your moments are constantly being interrupted by the nice folks at Visa reminding you that "minimum payment" doesn't mean the minimum you feel like sending? It means that you better ...
Views: 20(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Athlete's Learning Language - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Bruce SmithHave you ever been exasperated by the player's inability to grasp what you are trying to accomplish and you are at the point where you feel they are purposely defying you. The reality is: they do not understand what is different between what you are asking and what they are doing. Players have ...
Views: 23(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Different Ways to Make Volunteering Exciting, Rewarding & Beautiful! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Personal growth doesn’t just happen when we’re being trained, learning something new, or having a new type of experience. In situations where we give of ourselves unconditionally with love, with no expectations, we strengthen our character, raise our self-image, and ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - A Closer Look At What Success Means - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Mary OwensOne of the world’s top thought leaders, Earl Nightingale had a wonderful definition of what success is. His thought was that "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal." By first glance, it is completely acceptable and true. Success isn't an end to something; it is the steps you ...
Views: 44(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Graduation Speech to Follow Your Dreams - Unlocking Your Rubber Room - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Perry BinderBook Excerpt: Graduation Speech Unlocking Your Rubber Room © 2009 Perry Binder LLC http://www.YourRubberRoom.com When I participate in graduation ceremonies, I often imagine delivering my own speech to the graduates, as if I were the commencement speaker: Good morning Chancellor, ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Become Self Aware - The Arts of Communication - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Herb HunterBecoming self aware and the arts of communication is extremely important. Have you had a conversation, where someone tells you "I'm not fond of it", "not the way I would do it", "That concerns me...", etc. Regardless of the tone they use, our human instinct is to immediately defend, fight or at ...
Views: 47(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Working with Fear of Success - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Terry ClancyOne has heard so often in the world out there about fears of failure. It was presented perhaps a decade ago as this revelatory understanding that there is fear of success. And it became something of a catch phrase, something of a buzzword. "Your problem is you have fear of success." And it's ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How your friends infleunce you - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from M.Farouk RadwanShe is really arrogant Jason has never managed to have a successful relationship with a woman. He grew up as an introverted and shy adult who believes that all beautiful women were arrogant. Sam had a similar problem, he always had troubles talking to members of the other sex which resulted in ...
Views: 42(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Essential Lessons for Today From a 13th Century Friar - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One of the greatest literary and science works of the ancient world, rarely studied today, was the Opus Majus. The amazingly futuristic content of the Opus Majus was virtually a modern tutorial, written in the 13th century, on an array of literary, scientific and philosophical ...
Views: 39(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Learn Spanish in Latin America – Much More Than Learning a Language - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Stephen KnightMany people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America because of the wide range of incredible locations in which to learn the language. Students can choose a beach location like Montanita in Ecuador, or a very historic town like Cusco, high up in the Andean Mountains of Peru. Whether you want to ...
Views: 39(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Magic of Music at Meetings - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaWas your last meeting one big snooze fest? Whether you’re an association executive, on a program committee, in corporate meeting planning or staff development training the challenge to maintain people’s attention is huge. With four generations in the workplace today meetings can be a headache ...
Views: 40(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Children and Reading-How To Make Of Your Child an Excellent Reader - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Ana SolaTeaching our children to read books is not a difficult task. However, inspiring them the love for reading through their life time, is another story. When babies, we mothers love to read them books. We teach them about the alphabet, colors, numbers, shapes, animals, and the list goes on and ...
Views: 37(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to become a successful mature age student - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Vanessa McCallumIf you have been out of the classroom for a while and are thinking of going back to study, you would be regarded as a mature age student. Fantastic - I'm thrilled that you are considering going on to learn more and improve your current situation. You are never too old to start learning again and ...
Views: 55(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Build Yourself Up To Success - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Herb HunterLife is a journey - a process that we all go through with the intent of getting better with each new day. As we progress through this journey, our goals change and so does our lifestyle, but the overall process remains the same. We live everyday with the purpose of development, of self improvement, ...
Views: 56(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Is 95% Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Pamela BrunerWhen I was at Jack Canfield's 'Breakthrough to Success' Seminar last week, one of the exercises that we did involved a series of questions similar to 'What would happen in your life if you gave 5% more effort?' This was profound for me, and really got me thinking. I've prided myself for a long ...
Views: 52(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - No Other Way: Only Good Can Come From This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomWhat would be different if you knew that your life at this moment is perfect? That your power is in the present, your power is now? NOW is a beautiful acronym for "No Other Way," a poem of the same name written years ago by New Thought writer Martha Smock. Your life and what you are ...
Views: 44(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Life Management - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLife Management; being in charge of your own life and having the power over what you do, when you do it, what you say, and how you say it is the direct result of you being in command of your own life. It is your event to run; it is your orchestra to direct and your corporation in which to ...
Views: 64(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Education, Fulfillment & Finding Your Path: A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Matthew JamesI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 56(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Lies, Innuendo and Oneupmanship in Shakespeare's Poetry - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Paul ThompsonShakespeare’s “Sonnet 130” is unique in its unglamorous portrayal of the so-called “Dark Lady” to whom it is addressed. In it, the narrator offers us a startlingly generous list of differences between the Dark Lady and your stereotypical beauty: she has ugly lips, a bad complexion, frizzy ...
Views: 53(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - J. Alfred Prufrock, and the Dilemma of Teaching 21st Century Students - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Paul ThompsonNow that the fall semester is gearing up, you’re probably cooking up new ways of getting today’s students engaged in their studies. And since conducting class via Twitter sounds neither feasible nor appealing, it might be time to look into your other options.With more and more sites like ...
Views: 47(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Set Yourself Up to Succeed? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Layne SchmidtWe recently brought a wild horse into our family and my mate has been applying a training method called Natural Horsemanship. This method encourages the trainer to observe where the horse is at in their understanding and begin the teachings from there. For example, our new charge had never been ...
Views: 69(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Romeo and Juliet, Sweat, and the Value of Vulgarity in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul Thompson“To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin.” Okay, so maybe this isn’t the first line that jumps to mind when you think of the great American classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but it’s a darn important one.Ernest Hemingway wrote that Huck Finn is “the best book we've had. All ...
Views: 62(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Whosie-Whatsit War: How the French and Indian War Shaped US History - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul ThompsonTo call the French and Indian War America’s “forgotten war” would be misleading, since that doesn’t leave any good nicknames for the Barbary Wars, the War of 1812, the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, or the Korean War. Otherwise, the title fits; the hugely influential ...
Views: 54(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Columbian Exchange Beginning with Spanish Colonization - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul ThompsonThe Europeans’ so-called discovery of the so-called New World goes down in history as one of the most important and earth-shattering moments in human history, ranking right up there with the advent of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the discovery of the use of fire. Although the ...
Views: 71(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Get the Job You Want, Even When Companies are Laying Off - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Patricia DorchThe recent decline in the economy has resulted in massive layoffs across the country. There are many people finding themselves out of work and looking to keep their homes and pay the bills. When unemployment circumstances are bleak, don’t give up, there are many measures you can take to get the ...
Views: 61(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Survive The Missiles of Business and Life - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanPicture a crisp, clear spring day. You're flying 550 knots at 22,000 feet, with your wingman two miles off and exactly ninety degrees to your right, on a combat mission in southern Iraq's no-fly zone. You both are scanning for enemy aircraft, surface-to-air missiles (SAMS), and radar activity. Over ...
Views: 55(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Walk the Flight Line - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanIt's extremely rare for the squadron commander to meet you at your jet after a training mission, so when I saw Lt. Col. Dodson approaching my jet with a stern look on his face, I knew something was up. "Waldo, we need to talk," he said as he headed for the aircraft hangar. "Yes, sir!" I replied, ...
Views: 53(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Elementary Teachers - First Week Of School Strategies and Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Honey KrumholzI get many requests from teachers asking me what they should do that first "stressful" week of the school year. The first week of school is so important, it can set the tone for the beginning of the school year and quite possibly the whole year. As the summer started to come to a close, I ...
Views: 78(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Education and Fulfillment: Finding Your Path - A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from American Pacific UniversityI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 60(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Effective Communications Through Astrology - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Pamela CucinellYou are recognized by how you speak, write, interpret and think. In your natal horoscope, the planet Mercury indicates how you communicate. People who have Mercury in air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) ask questions. They bounce around concepts easily and may not be attached to any one thought. ...
Views: 64(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Madness, Futility, and Death: A Shakespearean Take on Poe’s “The Raven” - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Paul ThompsonEdgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is one of the most easily recognizable poems in the world, ranking it right up there with “Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit.” Written from a first-person perspective, the poem chronicles its narrator’s rapid descent into madness, paranoia, and the macabre ...
Views: 67You must read the article to rate it. - How to Find the Best Specialist for Arthritis? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaArthritis has many variants and so sometimes it becomes difficult to choose the arthritis specialist who is best suited to treat your kind of pain. Here are some tips to help you choose the best arthritis specialist: Consult your friends and relatives. Arthritis is a wide spread problem. ...
Views: 64You must read the article to rate it. - How to improve your business using simple techniques? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaThe best way to improve your business is to keep your customers happy. You can do this by providing the best quality products and services at competitive rates. Be sure to provide good, courteous and helpful customer service or people will be put off and stop visiting your store. There are some ...
Views: 57You must read the article to rate it. - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from The School of Natural Health SciencesCPD as it is called or “continuing professional development” to give the full title is an ‘option’ whereby professionals from many walks of life carry out a range of additional learning to maintain and develop their careers. Knowledge expands over time and there may be better ways of doing ...
Views: 77You must read the article to rate it. - Planning For College Part 2 - Learn the Secret Rules of the College Funding Game - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre your children headed for college and you're still wondering how to pay for it? Here's one key aspect in the planning process you've probably not heard about yet: You need to learn the rules of the college funding game. They go far beyond "saving up" for it. Here's what you should know: ...
Views: 59You must read the article to rate it. - Planning For College, Part 1 - The Most Common Error Parents Make (Not Quite What You Think it Is) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinHow will you pay for your children's college education? The price tag has been rising year after year, making it more and more challenging to come up with the funds. And the kinds of planning mistakes most people make in the process don't help. Read on for the most common mistake -- which is ...
Views: 51You must read the article to rate it. - Why Shakespeare Breaks Basic Writing Rules in “Sonnet 18,” “Hamlet,” and “Romeo and Juliet” - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Paul ThompsonShakespeare famously opens his “Sonnet 18” with the question, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” and then proceeds to do exactly that. Aside from establishing rhythmic continuity and rhyme scheme, this may not seem like the best use of the reader’s time – especially considering ...
Views: 52You must read the article to rate it. - Intuition - Does it Exist? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Cindy HerbHave you ever noticed that depending from what vantage point you are looking at something, it appears differently? For instance, have you noticed that when pictures of earth are taken from far out in space that you cannot see most things that actually exist on earth? The surface of the earth ...
Views: 69(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Should You Increase Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealDo you need to increase your vocabulary? Maybe you are already perfectly satisfied with the vocabulary you have. After all, you probably use several thousand words on a daily basis. Still, no matter how many words in English you already know and use, there are very good reasons to improve ...
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