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- Overcoming Failure – It’s A Challenge That You Can Overcome - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Ewen ChiaYou may have heard of people encouraging you to bounce back from defeat or hardships. Well, talk is cheap, and I do not know about you, but sometimes, I struggle with trying to be resilient. However, over the years, I have learnt that overcoming failure is possible. It is a challenge in itself, ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Could You Be Sabotaging Your Own Success Online? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from TJ PhilpottSuccess online may be eluding you or perhaps you're unintentionally making it 'unattainable' and for some very common reasons! You see we all tend to gravitate towards doing anything the easiest way possible and there's little wrong with that! In fact it's ingrained in all of us to work smarter ...
Views: 393(1 vote) - ***Driving Through Life Backwards - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Rob WhiteI have a neighbor, John, who turns his car around on the busy road in front of his house, causing traffic to slow down, and then backs up his driveway and into his garage. It’s an odd sight to watch. One day I asked him why he turns around and backs into the driveway rather than driving straight ...
Views: 800 - Overcoming Failure – How To Get Right Back Up Again After You Have Fallen - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Ewen ChiaOvercoming failure in life can be real challenge. We are all human and we are bound to make mistakes. What really matters is how you handle that mistake and whether you get back up when you have fallen. How resilient are you under such circumstances and how can you become resilient? Keep reading ...
Views: 1003 - How To Be Happy - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Kerry LittleHow to be happy is a question lots of people ask. It's very common for us to depend upon others in order to make us happy... "if only I could have an amazing boyfriend, I would be happy", or "if only my friends were more attentive, I would be happy" or (and this is a common one!) "if I had more ...
Views: 739(3 votes) - 20 Criteria for Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Angela Schulz-Henke1. The ability to be able to motivate yourself: What is meant here is the will to succeed. There are basically two categories of motivation: the inner and the outer. To include external factors such as recognition or material incentives. However, this makes the necessary actions dependent on ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - How can You Turn Tiny Sparks of energy into success? - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Andrew Hortonre you and your company still doing business the same way you did 12 months ago or worse still, are you still operating your business the same way you did 5 or 10 years ago? Our grandfathers could afford to keep doing business the same way they had for decades, as the business cycle in the ...
Views: 431 - Tips For Goal Setting And Achieving Your Desired Outcome - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIt is important to set your own goals. Without goals you could be lost and end up wandering. Goals also give you a sense of purpose, and once you have met them, they give you a sense of fulfillment. Do you want to learn more about how to set your goals? Today, I have some tips for goal setting. ...
Views: 572 - Designing a Process for Success: Applying Chemical Engineering to Business (Part Two) - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Drew GerberIn my article, “Life’s Lessons as a Square: Applying Chemical Engineering to Business (Part One)”, I talked about how my degree in chemical engineering relates to me as an entrepreneur. So, how do you design a process for success? This might seem obvious, but, believe or not, people try to ...
Views: 263 - Want to Grow Your Business In Just 5 Minutes? (Here’s How!) - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Jo IlfeldDo you fill that extra 5 minutes you have before phone calls or appointments with checking your email or facebook page one more time? Keep reading for a much more productive way to put your spare 5 minutes to use! While in the US, we often think of our annual Thanksgiving holiday dinner as the ...
Views: 336 - Two Tips To Help You Change Your Mindset - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you constantly battling depression, pessimism or negativity? Did you know that these emotions can cause you to fall sick easily? Well, you need to change your mindset to be one full of positivity, joy and optimism. In this article I will be sharing with you two tips to help you with just ...
Views: 1229 - Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhen you focus your energy on what is wrong, asking a poor quality question like “How can I get through my day”, you are learning nothing and are left in a bubble of overwhelm. Learn the art of no longer thinking about how bad things are and instead try to focus on how good they will be, in the ...
Views: 468(1 vote) - How To Achieve Greatness - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Dana Barker Davies"Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown" (Coyle, 2009) Picking from where I left the first part of Achieving greatness, I would like to continue on how to achieve greatness. I know it is easier said than done and some people like to make other people feel bad by telling them that leaders are born, ...
Views: 605(1 vote) - A Discussion About The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Ewen ChiaLet’s talk about the law of attraction today. Are you familiar with it? Well basically, it is a belief that your thoughts and circumstances are made up of energy, and like energy attracts. When you think positive thoughts, you attract positive outcomes, and when you think negative thoughts, you ...
Views: 609(2 votes) - Stop Procrastination By Identifying The Reasons Behind It - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways to stop procrastination, especially if it's a chronic habit of yours, is to try and identify what's holding you back! Some people feel procrastinating is simply a natural 'filter' that keeps you from taking action until the time is right! I feel that anybody who agrees with ...
Views: 433 - Key Ingredients to developing intrinsic self-esteem and motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Angela GoodeveThere are many ways that you can increase motivation and self-esteem, including recognizing accomplishments, however small; asking for, and giving acknowledgement for these accomplishments; and taking time to celebrate wins. In this article we will talk about how to internalize these ...
Views: 845 - What does it take to become a Super Achiever? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Andrew HortonAs part of my research towards my PHD, I have had the incredible privilege of studying a number of super achievers, from around the world. It has been an excellent opportunity, amazing experience and very fascinating time, during which I have learned much and made a number of very interesting ...
Views: 405 - Just Do It Now! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhen do you think the right time to do anything is? As they say in the classics the best time to have planted a tree is 20 years ago. Well what do you do, if you did not plant the tree 20 years ago? Then the second best time to plant it would be right now. Procrastination is the thief of ...
Views: 415 - How To Have A Positive Attitude In Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you have trouble trying to stay optimistic all the time? The problem may lie with your mindset. In this article I will be talking about how you can have a positive attitude in your everyday life. By the end of this article I hope you will have a change in your perspectives and begin to think ...
Views: 685(1 vote) - The 7 Principles of a Top Performer - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rick KanaryPermit me to begin with a conclusion I have come to after 28 years of studying and pursuing what makes the most unlikely person with the most unlikely circumstance come up with outstanding results, while some who are more likely and in the most favourable circumstance are coming up with the ...
Views: 853 - Are Your Marbles On The Floor? Again? - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Brad NearIn the aviation world it is said that there are two classes of pilots. Those who HAVE landed gear up and those who WILL. The same can be said for every American. There are two types of people. Those who HAVE faced extreme adversity and those who WILL. Have you ever had your bag full of ...
Views: 790 - Happiness is an Inside Job - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Andrew HortonIs happiness something out there over which you exert no control at all? Can it be that happiness is something elusive and difficult to find or is it just that you just don’t know how easy it actually is to be happy. Could it be that you don’t accept that happiness is a choice, instead you ...
Views: 455 - 3 Tips to be supercharged throughout a day - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from John GaryEveryone faces a hard time in most of the days of life, some days even a small thing may appear as a big problem. We cannot run out of problems, but always there is a solution called facing the problems positively. We cannot predict the exact day when we face the problem; instead we can be ...
Views: 598 - Dear Dr. Romance: How can I move forward when I hit a setback? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: When one hits a setback in life what are some healthy ways to keep moving forward? How can one build a healthy mental outlook when things go wrong? Dear Reader: The most important and uplifting thing you can do is look for what you can learn from the problem. ...
Views: 991 - 11 Motivational Quotes To Get You Going - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from A. ReeceDo you wish you could do something more intriguing and satisfying with your life? Do you have big ideas about your future but are being held back by self-doubt and fear? Fear is real and can be a nuisance, a roadblock, and in some cases a necessary and great protector. However, when it comes ...
Views: 376 - Procrasti-NATION Is the Thief of Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Andrew HortonAt one stage of my life I was so good at procrastinating, I was even able to fool myself into believing that I was not procrastinating. I was so adept, in fact, that I was even attempted to write a book, detailing how to look busy and productive, whilst still managing to procrastinate the most ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - How to Make People Change - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Travis RoskeTo be perfectly honest, the title is a lie. In all truth, we cannot make people change. It’s impossible. The very thought is devilish; didn’t Satan want to force us to do what he wanted, and take away our ability to choose? We cannot make people change, but as long as we are doing it for the ...
Views: 1037 - Some Principles For You To Achieve Success In Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I would like to share with you some principles that make people successful. I don’t know what background you came from or what you were taught in the past. But whatever the circumstance is, I want you to know that you can achieve success in life. I hope you will read this with an open ...
Views: 502 - Make Deadlines Your Friend - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Rosie GrayIt’s tempting to think of deadlines as negative, especially when imposed on you by others. Deadlines can make you feel powerless, frustrated, even stressed if you feel it’s out of your control to meet them. But deadlines can be extremely powerful too when used to positively manage yourself ...
Views: 503 - How To Build Your Confidence In Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you struggle with low self confidence? Fret no more, because I will be talking about how to build your confidence in your everyday life. So this does not just apply to you being confident at your work place but also in your social life, and whatever circumstance it may be that requires you to ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Believe and you can and will Achieve - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Andrew HortonMany university studies have shown that people who have achieved above average levels of meaning and fulfilment in their lives, all have two major things in common. They firstly have a crystal clear vision, which defines exactly what they want to achieve in the future and secondly they have an ...
Views: 345 - Staying Motivated! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Pat Mussieux“How do you stay so motivated?” I get that question a lot and I can easily understand why many entrepreneurs lose their motivation on a regular basis. First of all, I believe it’s human nature. Nobody is motivated ALL the time. And if they tell you that they are, then they are lying. I ...
Views: 411 - Transformation On Demand - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Joe VitaleHe said focus on process, not perfection. He said he doesn’t care to avoid death, that he instead wants us to live long enough to complete our life mission. He said he’s seen dramatic transformation right after people take total self responsibility. He said he’s seen 225% better results ...
Views: 375 - The Real Battle We Have to Win to Get Into Shape - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Mike MatthewsBefore you can build the body of your dreams, you need to learn how to defeat the only force that can really stop you. “I’m going to really stick to this training program and diet and completely change my body!” thinks the wannabe athlete. “Oh man, I need to tweet about this before I ...
Views: 405 - How good are you at predicting the future? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Andrew HortonThe one thing, I believe sets, super achievers apart from average achievers, is their ability to very accurately predict the consequences of either doing something or not doing it. The more apt you are at exploring and discovering the consequences any task or activity, will have on your life in ...
Views: 432 - Three Easy Methods For Improving Self Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you struggle with low self esteem? I want to let you know that there are easy methods for improving self esteem. Don’t continue living life the way you are right now. You can overcome that, and in this article, I would like to share how you can do that, so do keep reading. Remind Yourself ...
Views: 484(1 vote) - Are You Holding Yourself Back From Achieving Greater Success In Life? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIf you are reading this right now, I believe you have dreams and aspirations. Now the question I have for you is, are those dreams and aspirations easily achievable? If they are, then they are not big enough. Look, we were not called to be mediocre in life. We were created for greatness. Are you ...
Views: 609 - Is your Conversation with yourself, serving you? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Andrew HortonResearch shows that we are talking to ourselves every waking moment and even during some of the time, when we are sleeping. It shows that there is an on-going dialogue, which we hold with ourselves, about everything going on. I am sure that you are no different and that you are also conducting a ...
Views: 438 - Can you earn a Living doing what you Love? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Andrew HortonSelf-knowledge has and always will remain the key to becoming the type of person you need to become, to attract the type of success you desire. So the greater your commitment towards your life long “Personal Development”. The greater will be the success you will be able to attract into your ...
Views: 387 - If not You – Then Who? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Andrew HortonMost people believe that there is something lacking in their lives, they either have a lack of money, romance, success or joy that is holding them away from discovering true happiness, meaning and fulfillment. The key to changing this is to accept that greatness exists in all of us and that all ...
Views: 405 - Success Development – Use Self-Motivation Strategies To Get Through Tough Times - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Tony BurnellIf you are like most people, you have a natural level of self-motivation. You are motivated enough to go out and get a job and apply yourself to it. Your level of motivation may not be very high and it may not need to be. But when you want more than that, and your success development becomes ...
Views: 361 - The Law Of Attraction - How You Can Apply It In Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you familiar with the law of attraction? It talks about how your current thoughts can determine the outcomes of daily situations. You see, our thoughts and situations are made up of energy, and this energy attracts like energy. That is just how the Universe works. Hence, if you are an ...
Views: 649(2 votes) - KEEPING IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from John Carinci“KEEPING IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE” (from my book: The Power Of Being Different) “Here is something that appeared in Harper’s Weekly: ‘It’s a gloomy moment in the history of our country. Not in the lifetime of most men has there been so much grave and deep apprehension. The domestic economic ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Do you REALLY appreciate all you have? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Andrew HortonYou are so privileged to be alive at the best time ever. You have so much abundance around you and in you. Are you truly grateful for all you have? I believe that, when you can look around your world and see all the things, which are working and then identify with all these positive experiences. ...
Views: 535 - Entrepreneurial Tip: Learn Why Self-Motivation is the Key to Success! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Jack NadelThis is one of several tips for entrepreneurs that I’ve developed, featuring shared experiences and wisdom from my successful career as a global entrepreneur that I outline in an easy to understand tip format with a brief story/snippet from my own experiences as well as a current anecdote about ...
Views: 611(6 votes) - Unleash your Inner Champion - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Andrew HortonImagine, what it would be like, if you were forced to watch a continuously repeating vivid movie, at the end of your life. Depicting the life you could have lived, had you, believed in your dreams and had the vitality and foresight to take the daily action you needed to take to succeed? I could ...
Views: 526 - Closing - Succes Law #2 - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from John Di LemmeExcerpt from 7 Proven Laws of Success to Live a Prosperous Life – by John Di Lemme I want you to say this out loud right now, “I love closing!” You can close the door on poverty with a decisive mindset of “always be opening.” You must always be opening relationships. Each and every ...
Views: 533 - 5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Get Back On Track And Finish What You Started - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Adrienne FikesListen, you are not alone. You had so much enthusiasm at the beginning of that project. Your intentions were the best. You were so passionate, motivated, and excited about the impact it would have. Maybe you thought it would be more fun than it turned out to be. Maybe you got distracted by ...
Views: 754 - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
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