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- The Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Doug GradyThe Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady per·sist·ence (noun): firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. “I will persist until I succeed.” -Og Mandino “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more ...
Views: 77(2 votes) - 6 Savvy Email Habits - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Julie GrayCheck Email Only When You Can Process Email. We all love to ‘check’ our email to see what has arrived since we last viewed our inbox. But this means we continually add to our to-do list (and our anxiety) without giving ourselves the time to actually deal with the email (i.e. respond, delete, ...
Views: 9 - Immerse Yourself for Accelerated Success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIf you have ever come to Atlanta to work with me in one of my intensive sessions, you know that I devote the entire time to coaching, advising, and consulting on a variety of key strategies and techniques. The intensity of this kind of laser focus really gets to the core of your leadership ...
Views: 84(1 vote) - Stop the Splatter! How to Reclaim Your Attention and Get More Done - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneHave you ever been at home all day when there’s nothing in the fridge? You open the door. You poke your head in. You hum a little tune and look around. You sigh. You grab a handful of pine nuts. You go back to your desk. About an hour later, you’re hungry. So you go back to the fridge ...
Views: 74(1 vote) - How Your Focus Determines Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottYour focus plays a HUGE role in your ability to become a success or for that matter your lack thereof! You see our ability to achieve success is a matter of the quality of effort we are able or willing to put forth! This effort requires that we stay focused to not only be more productive but to ...
Views: 96 - How to upgrade your Gaming Laptop - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Abdul Samad KararIs your computer outdated and running slow? If you are looking to upgrade your PC there are several different things you need to consider before undergoing such a task. A first thing to be done is research, only you know specifically what you are looking for in your computer system. We at SPlus ...
Views: 17 - A 5-Minute Time Management Solution - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Karin StewartAs a productivity and time management coach, I often hear “I don’t have the time to work on time management, it just takes too much darn time!” This is true if you choose a complex system such as Getting Things Done, the Franklin Covey system, and others, which require you to learn the system, ...
Views: 34(1 vote) - How to keep going at difficult times? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Harri SaarA very important quality what I have learned in my sales career is that you need to know how to control emotions. How to be happy at hard times? How to keep a joyful face when someone insults you? How to keep going despite of opposition? There is a solution... EMOTIONS MAKE US DIFFERENT OF ...
Views: 113(1 vote) - Success Life Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Rosemary HeenanThe Master of Success is a thumb Life Purpose. This person is independent and wants to make her own way in the world. She can take the intangible and turn it into something tangible and useful. Often full of ideas, she is good at taking action and getting results when living purposefully and ...
Views: 90 - Embracing Your Setbacks to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIn order to achieve success it is almost always inevitable that mistakes will be made and setbacks encountered along the way! For those who may fear failure, get over it and realize these setbacks are as much a part of achieving success as the euphoric feelings you experience upon your ...
Views: 102(1 vote) - Who's Taking Care Of You? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Marcy Stahl• Want to have a thriving business? • Want to attract prosperity? • Want to have an expansive, abundant mindset? Practice excellent self-care. What is self-care? It has many forms: it means getting enough sleep, providing yourself with high-quality, nutritious and beautiful ...
Views: 47 - 4 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Take You from Procrastination to Progress - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Lisa MininniOne of the biggest frustrations of small business owners is simply procrastinating on tasks that they know need to be done, but just don’t do them. Other contributing factors that sideline most entrepreneurs include: not setting clear goals, underestimating the difficulty or time required to ...
Views: 39 - Beware of Shortcuts - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Avdhessh AryaSome people believe in shortcuts. For them, a shortcut is a way to save time and avoid hard work. Not only that, they also believe that the results they get through shortcuts are as good as perfect. Do you also believe the same? While it may appear to you that you are saving time by taking a ...
Views: 66 - The 2 Most Important Questions to Ask When You're Facing Challenges - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Shaun FurmanHeroes are the people who we admire and the people that we strive to be like in our lives. We all have heroes and sometimes we get down because we look at their successes and we see that we aren’t at their level yet. But let’s take a look at the things that we admire about our heroes and the ...
Views: 56 - ***George Foreman’a Secret On Being Resilient And Staying Motivated - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatSince I am very interested in human potential and in personal growth, some time ago, I attended a motivational lecture given by George Foreman, the former heavyweight champion of the world. Many years ago, I wrote a few articles about George Foreman’s fight with Muhammad Ali, so I was quite ...
Views: 280(1 vote) - How Your Confidence Initiates Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYes it's true that motivation plays a huge role in being productive but it finds its roots in your confidence! Being self confident is what actually motivates you to take a particular action that can contribute to you increasing productivity in any field! Lacking confidence in yourself or your ...
Views: 173(1 vote) - Simplifying Information - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Beth DargisI love to learn. Information is like catnip to me. So in order not to drown in information, I have had to systemize things. Library Books For instance, when I get library books, I look at how many pages the book is and how many days I have before it is due. I divide how many pages by how ...
Views: 102 - Become a Success By Increasing Your Ignorance - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from TJ PhilpottStriving to become a success in any field typically offers challenges some of which are too much for certain people to overcome! In many cases however the problem boils down to an inability to maintain your focus due to an assortment of distractions! Now anybody knows you can't expect to become ...
Views: 149(1 vote) - Tips For Increasing Your Focus and Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from TJ PhilpottMaintaining and increasing your focus is absolutely essential for anybody striving to be more productive! It all stems from your ability to plan your work and work your plan but it is the way in which you do so that will give you the best results for increasing productivity in your ...
Views: 148 - Why Smart Executives Make Dumb Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rand GolletzWhen I help senior leaders with their strategy creation efforts, I’ll review past strategies and then the results, financial and otherwise, that those strategies produced. I’m frequently amazed when I see that smart, capable executives have developed and implemented strategies that should have ...
Views: 92(1 vote) - How to Increase Productivity In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to increase productivity is the key to becoming successful at just about anything! In fact when you improve productivity you are also improving upon the quality of your life since you are now making the best use of time! This of course allows for you to do the other things that ...
Views: 131 - Using EFT for a Golfers Confidence and High Performance - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Loren Fogelman"Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it." - Stan Smith As athletes strive toward high performance, setbacks and failures occur. It is part of the process. Some athletes are easily able to put the failures into perspective. Other athletes hold onto them longer than ...
Views: 65 - Manifest Prosperity, Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Yamini BhattLove ~ The Energy That Is YOU! Raise your vibration to manifest prosperity, health and happiness The universal law “like attracts like” is absolute. We get what we want by the way we think and feel. So stop and think, what is the personal broadcast you’re sending out into the world? ...
Views: 160 - 9 Simple Solutions for Procrastinators - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine KanePeople who say that procrastination is about laziness are probably the same people who think that anorexia is about not eating enough. Procrastination isn’t about laziness. It’s about fear. It’s about perfectionism. It’s about overwhelm. We all experience it, and there are some tricks to ...
Views: 96 - Keep Your Heart The Master of Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara Elizabeth“Follow your heart and do what feels right for you, because that’s living. Everything else is dying.” - Henri Junttila In the hectic world we live in today, sometimes it is hard to find ways to live life in complete happiness. You are entitled to live your life they way you want to and were ...
Views: 95 - If “Business” is Your Life Purpose Mastering Money, Commitments and Time Are Essential to You - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Rosemary HeenanThe middle finger is named after Saturn, the mythical god and planet that rules responsibility, structure and integrity. This purpose centres on commitments, both to yourself and with others. You will need to ensure you evaluate contracts carefully before you commit in order to ensure you can ...
Views: 94 - ***Parenting Tip: How To Coach Your Child At Any Sport - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatOne of the great things about being a parent is the fun you can have teaching your kids about what you know and enjoy. I love tennis, golf, photography photography, racquetball, fishing, swimming and chess. Like many fathers, when I became a dad, I was eager to share some of these interests ...
Views: 310(2 votes) - 5 Key Elements To Online Marketing Success - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from TJ PhilpottMarketing success online requires more than learning new skills as any experienced internet entrepreneur will tell you! Building a profitable business is a process that calls for your active and full engagement for you to become successful! In no way should you expect the results you seek to ...
Views: 191 - Enhance Performance- Raise Your Game Through The Power Of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Rhod JonesAll professional people in whatever walks of life are looking to enhance performance. Whether in business, sport, the arts or any other profession people want to be the best they can possibly be. We all aspire to achieving our desired goals, but there are times when we feel like we’re ...
Views: 154 - Are You a High Performing Athlete? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Loren FogelmanPeak performance. A buzz word used by coaches, trainers and athletes. What if that was only a small part of a bigger picture? By solely seeking peak performance athletes might be missing an even greater endeavor. High performance. Sounds similar, but different in quality and approach. Peak ...
Views: 111 - Believe to Achieve - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lisa MininniI love to watch movies any chance I get. Recently, I watched the 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, a rags-to-riches story based on the autobiographical book of the same name, written by Chris Gardner. The movie chronicles how Chris Gardner, despite all odds, makes it from down-and-out ...
Views: 145 - The Power of Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Steven BarnesOne of the most powerful resources for improving all areas of your life is as simple as a good night's sleep. Yes, you have much to do, and miles to go before you...well, you get the joke. But in order to raise your level of accomplishment in any arena, you must increase your energy. ...
Views: 90 - The New Labor Economy - 4 Generations in the Workforce-6 Calls to Action You Can't Afford to Ignore - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Stephen FreyDRAMATIC CHANGE In the coming years, the workforce will undergo the most dramatic changes it has experienced in more than half a century. Understanding that people costs account for some 65 percent of corporate spending, and that workforce optimization has a direct impact on shareholder as well ...
Views: 201(1 vote) - 10 Mantras for Fearless Performing - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Dr. Diana AllanIn a recent session I conducted with performers on what they wanted out of their performances, I found that many of the performers in the group were big believers in the Perfectionists’ Creed: Perfectionists’ Creed: “If I try hard enough and I am very careful and I follow all of the ...
Views: 176 - ***Putting Tips For Golfers: How To Putt In The Zone 39 Sport Psychology Tips For Golfers-Plus A Complete Sports Psychology Program For Golfers - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatPutting is a very mental task. It has very little to do with the golfer’s strength or size. Great putting is all about confidence, accuracy, focus and relaxation. Golfers who choke on short putts and golfers who lose tournaments have difficulty managing pressure and distractions when the ...
Views: 426 - Improving Productivity As An Internet Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottImproving productivity should be a primary and ongoing focus for any internet marketer being it affects their ability to earn an income! Now what we're talking about here is learning how to work smarter not harder which therefore boils down to increasing work efficiency! When working online ...
Views: 166 - Humanizing Your Work Place - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Jane CranstonThe statistics speak. Most people spend more time at work than in any other activity; more than hours with their family, eating, sleeping, or interacting with friends. That said, wouldn’t it seem logical that we would spend an hour and some effort making our workspace as conducive to the job at ...
Views: 186(1 vote) - Confident Athletes Win Competitions - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Loren FogelmanToo many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are - Forbes Performance is the best measure of an athlete’s mental game. Let’s face it as athletes move up in rankings some unexpected circumstances will appear. At that moment, athletes will be faced with a decision on how ...
Views: 99 - Self Doubt – The Cancer of Success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from TJ PhilpottSelf doubt is much like the killer disease in that it can actually kill any chances of you becoming successful! It almost doesn't matter what level of skills you may have if you lack confidence for any reason your own efforts will likely be counterproductive keeping you from your goals! Our ...
Views: 199 - How Frustration Threatens the Internet Marketer - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe internet marketer will encounter many obstacles when working online but none no more formidable than frustration! When building your business maintaining a positive attitude is a necessity because when faced with challenges your mindset can not afford to be infected with self doubt! Doubting ...
Views: 148 - You never need to be motivated, If you are Inspired - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonI have recently been asked the question “What motivates and inspires you”? I found it rather difficult to answer this question at first and got inspired to write this article, now that I have given this issue some deep thought. When my son was 10 years old, I never needed to walk into his room ...
Views: 232(1 vote) - ***St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers Math And Psychology Identify The Winner - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatWhile media experts are predicting low television ratings, this year’s World Series could be a very interesting game for avid baseball fans. Tony La Russa is a very clever manager and he may continue to implement some innovative strategies with his pitching staff. If he does, this could make ...
Views: 294 - See One's Fave Artist with Tribute Shows - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from John ThompsonTribute Shows are both a blessing and a godsend to fans and entertaining industry alike. A. K. An impressionist, look-alike and tribute artists, their presence is an illustration of respected persons which have touched the hearts of a lot of millions of people. The want of the people to ...
Views: 86 - Can there ever be any greater wealth than good health? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonOne of the most neglected areas of our lives is our Physical health. I can never understand why so many people neglect to take care of the vehicle that supplies their energy and carries their mind. We can never expect to achieve anything meaningful and sustain our level of achievement if we ...
Views: 306(1 vote) - Your First 90 Days: Do You Have a Plan? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andria CorsoWhen you first start a new job, it's very beneficial to have a "first 90-days plan." Why? First, because it gives you some direction about where you want to focus your time and attention in your first three months and second, because many companies will give you a "90-day review" after your ...
Views: 149 - Four Simple Steps to Tame Your Email Monster - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa MininniHave you ever sat down to your computer, pressed the send/receive button on your email only to have it download a laundry list of emails that you know just by glancing at them aren’t important or urgent to growing your small business? First you look at them. You feel the pressure build up ...
Views: 105 - Achieve a Self-Worth to Rival Your Affluent Net Worth - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Valery SatterwhiteMoney is a vehicle, not a measurement of value. Today’s culture is plush with unprecedented comforts and luxuries. Yet, it seems the more material things we have the more we want. And it takes more and more money to get the good stuff, what we think is the good life. We need more to measure up. ...
Views: 126(1 vote) - Mentoring: Encouraging Success - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Karen KleinwortOnce you establish your own company, we have a tendency to look at our previous experience and how it has encouraged your employee's success – to notice what worked and what didn't. One of the essentials of a flourishing business is the openness to share your wisdom and enthusiasm of doing what ...
Views: 160 - When the Mind is Clear, Action is Focused - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Lisa MininniIn a world of continuous connectivity, creating focus is a challenge for even the most disciplined small business owners. Some studies even suggest that only 20-30% of focused time is spent on priority areas. The news of the day, email, and texts can have you getting sidetracked never ...
Views: 111 - The Mind of a Great Racing Driver - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Mind of a Great Racing Driver Submitted by Craig Lock Tags (key words): Motor racing, Ayrton Senna, Denis Jenkinson, champion, champions, Formula 1, great racing drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix champions, Formula One ...
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