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- Adopt the Steve Jobs Attitude - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Sarah HathornSteve Jobs helped to harness technologies that improve the quality of our lives and the lives of generations to come. He also provided a great role model for leadership success, and we can learn much from his remarkable mindset. Acquiring 21st Century Tools Steve Jobs signature products ...
Views: 42(1 vote) - Do you know the 3 causes of all relationship problems? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneWhat do YOU believe are the 3 causes of all relationship problems? * Inadequate Money? * Not enough or too much Sex? * Friends interfering? * Family triangles and intrusions? * Poor communication? * Emotional Imbalance? Relationships are more complex than many of us care to ...
Views: 97(1 vote) - Personal Safety, Security and Martial Arts - Can You Be More Fluid & Dynamic? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Kamil KowalskiTo be more fearless and confident in difficult or dangerous situations, you have to learn personal safety skills. You need to be knowledgeable about what resources to access in emergencies, and you should know how to assess and confront danger both physically and mentally. The truth is, ...
Views: 53(2 votes) - Good Fruits: Are Yours Nutritious or Wormy? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you produce good fruits? If so, are they sweet and nutritious, or are they shining on the outside but wormy on the inside? Good fruits? Well, I'm talking about the good works you do. But how can good works be wormy? "Good" works are wormy and rotten when they are done with the wrong ...
Views: 69(3 votes) - Why Being and Feeling Authentic Can Be Challenging Especially These Days - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, You Are More! Empowerment Coach and AuthorMark Twain said, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Whatever you pursue in your outer life will never fill the inner void created by feeling inauthentic; you have to fill it yourself, and first. “Sam” was so distressed and confused that he’d pretty much shut down; ...
Views: 28 - 3 Essential Time Management Tools - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaOne thing that the New Year brings on is the desire to get organized, or reorganized, as the case may be. Managing your business depends a great deal on time management. If you are not managing your time efficiently you will tend to have lack of focus, scattered energy, projects never get ...
Views: 8(1 vote) - The Wordallogic - Lie Lovers; Why the Truth Really Hurts! n January 19, 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Aleasa WordLie Lovers - The Real Reason Why the Truth Hurts! By Aleasa M. Word How many times do we hear people touting the phrase “the truth hurts?” We know it does, but it continues to pain us and we can’t seem to find a way to fix that. I often wonder if there was a magic pill people could take so ...
Views: 16 - Additional Thoughts: Needs, Wants, Values and Priorities - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked with an executive who stated with certitude that his family was his number one priority. He also lamented the fact that he spent virtually no time with his wife and kids. I responded that priorities are defined by how and where we spend our time and that, by definition, his family ...
Views: 51 - ***Persistence: Playing a Poor Hand Well - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Margaret Paul"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." – Josh Billings, 1818-1885Research indicates that holding good cards is actually of great benefit in life. People born into wealthy families, who are emotionally and financially supported to become all ...
Views: 128 - Instant Gratification Culture: What Created It? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Oliver CooperThe term ‘instant gratification’ is widely known and widely used in today’s society. Having something tomorrow or having to wait any longer than now, is often far too long in today’s culture. Instant gratification can be observed throughout all ages and in numerous situations, it is not ...
Views: 88 - Personal Development in 2012 - vacuum anyone? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2012 from Mark EyreNovember 2011 has been an interesting month. A month of near unremitting bad news, which featured the near collapse of the Euro (which will eventually happen), and 1 million 16-24 year olds out of work in the UK. Against this backdrop, we have the City of London encouraging the Government to ...
Views: 126(1 vote) - Embody The Person You Want To Be - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Ron KawatskyHave you ever seen “The Godfather” trilogy? Come on, you gots to see this. If you have, I’m willing to bet you’ve watched them more than once, maybe a dozen times (sorry to admit, I’m guilty). Now, let me just throw this out there. I’m certainly not for glorifying the mob or mafia at all. ...
Views: 79 - BE KIND TO YOURSELF - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersSelf Deprecating Comments Have No Place in Your Head On the path to the heart it is important to love yourself. Loving yourself is more than saying “I love you” in front of a mirror. Loving yourself provides a deep feeling of being grounded and inner peace. Not that long ago, I was ...
Views: 170 - Sacrificing Ego for Results - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kathleen WatsonI was at a workshop recently where the facilitator contended that the purpose of the ego is to save us from anticipated future pain. Hmmm... The more I thought about this, the more sense it made. Ego can show up in a lot of different ways: refusing to debate a point; plunging INTO a ...
Views: 133(1 vote) - Avoid Leadership Failure by Focusing on Your Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Terry WallJoe Paterno’s decision to coach the remaining games, a decision later nullified by his firing, was a leadership failure. By focusing on his purpose, he should have seen that coaching out the schedule was a terrible idea. Learn from his leadership failure that you should use your purpose ...
Views: 94(1 vote) - 3 Tips To Help You Finish What You Enthusiastically Start - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesWe have all done this at one point or another. The flash of genius. The rush of enthusiasm. The big burst of energy. Then along the way, your interest beings to wane. Life gets in the way. Progress slows to a crawl or stops entirely. The idea that was going to change the world is now heaped into ...
Views: 136(1 vote) - What Good is a Mercedes-Benz if You're Jabba the Hut? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Rand GolletzI recently read a staggering statistic. More than 40% of college graduates never read another book after they graduate – EVER – FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES! If you are not among that 40%, congratulations; you are among the living. If you are among that 40%, how are you growing? How are you ...
Views: 98 - Taking Action - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Willie HortonIn case you haven’t already heard, the global economy is in something of a reversal at present!! I mention this in the context of a long-standing friend mentioning to me over breakfast last Friday that his daughter “couldn’t pick up the ‘phone” to ask for some career or job-seeking advice from ...
Views: 210 - Goal Setting in Three Steps - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldGoal setting can be overwhelming and difficult for many people. We read stories about all the steps to make sure you are setting goals properly. If you find goal setting difficult then I want to give you a surefire three-step goal setting process. Step #1 Write What You Want Writing down ...
Views: 111 - Controlling Behaviour: What Causes It? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Oliver CooperControlling behaviour is surely one of the more common ‘negative’ behaviours in the world today. And if one was to reflect upon human history they would find that this kind of behaviour is neither new nor different to the behaviour of the past. The severity of this behaviour varies - from ...
Views: 190 - Are You In The Habit Of Showing Up? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Chris HammerI’ve recently been trying to get ahold of someone to come and take a look at a problem I’m having with my roof. I’ve left three messages with this particular company, and none have been returned. Similarly, a few months ago I needed to get a potential moisture problem in my basement looked at. I ...
Views: 177(2 votes) - Know Thyself - And Adjust Accordingly - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Chris HammerWe've all likely seen the Latin aphorism, "Nosce Te Ipsum" on the plaque sitting on the bookshelf in our doctor's office - or even hanging over the Oracle's door in "The Matrix" (thanks to Wikipedia for that). Or if not, we've almost certainly heard time and again the English translation, "Know ...
Views: 105(1 vote) - The Structure of Accountability - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Chris HammerI’m the first to admit that I’m not a natural-born writer. The words don’t always come easily, and I often don't know exactly what it is I want to say. So why am I writing this article? It’s primarily because I want to: I do have things to say, and I do want to share them with others. I’ve also ...
Views: 166(1 vote) - Fire Safety Legislation: Your fire alarm system and responsibility as a business owner - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Paul ThompsonCommercial Fire Alarm Systems are essential when it comes to safeguarding the lives of a business’ workforce. Obviously this is the primary and most important reason for having a fire alarm system installed, but doing so will also enable a business to preserve their stock, property and assets. ...
Views: 145 - 7 Tips for Boomers To Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeOk its official the Baby Boomers have hit middle age. Born 1946 to 1964 we have moved in to the middle part of our lives. And, being that we are known as the rebellious generation, we are likely to rebel against aging as well. Here are a few tips taken from the book, Boomer Be Well! Rebel ...
Views: 171(1 vote) - Prescription Sunglasses: Tips on choosing the right one for your kid - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Roger BestpriceglassChildren below the age groups of 10 years are more prone to the damages caused by the UVR. It therefore becomes important for the parents to start protecting their kids’ eye as soon as possible in order to reduce the risk of serious eye damages Cataracts, snow blindness, cancer and many more ...
Views: 118 - {Secret Strategy} How To Win The Blame Game - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Ron KawatskyI blame…myself? Wait a minute, that doesn’t sound right. The blame game, as my wife used to to call it WAS one of my favorite games to play. LOVED IT. “That wasn’t my fault, it was your fault.” Or, “If you didn’t do that, I wouldn’t have got all screwed up.” It’s a classic game. You’re always ...
Views: 94 - Mastering a General Trigger of Divorce - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Deborah HainesIf you happen to be going through a divorce and looking into divorce therapy or have been experiencing difficulty with your marriage, it will probably be positive to find out a common cause of divorce so you could possibly much better cope with your divorce or potentially stay away from it. ...
Views: 84 - How To Create Change In Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you wish you could live your life differently, what is holding you back? If you truly want to change, what is stopping you, why can't you do it? For so many of us, we seem to be blocked by the inability to alter our own behaviors, even when we know we need to. What limits our capability ...
Views: 158(1 vote) - 7 Keys to Living An Inspired Life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Thomas GargiulaKeY 1: You MUST Take Responsibility For Your Life a. No matter what has happened in the past and no matter what cards you were dealt, you have to take ownership and responsibility for your life. Laying blame on others and on your situation simply prolongs anything that you would view as a ...
Views: 148 - Are You Still Struggling After Your Divorce is Final? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Deborah HainesSome people hope that as soon as divorce paperwork is finalized they may feel far better because the process is through and plenty of time has passed. For some this will not be the situation and just because the legal portion may be settled does not suggest that the work to be performed with ...
Views: 80 - How Resourceful Counseling Options Will Help Divorcees - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Deborah HainesFor people going through a divorce, their lives may perhaps seem busier than ever before together with the excess difficulty that divorce brings. Counseling for divorce is one thing that can be incredibly advantageous for those moving through this sort of a hard change but for a great number, ...
Views: 84 - Nine Steps to A More Effective Visit With Your Doctor - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Winifred BraggThese nine steps should help make your next visit with your doctor more effective and efficient. Health care is undergoing major changes, and doctors are challenged to see more patients and to complete more paperwork in the same amount of time. Therefore, patients today must be armed with ...
Views: 159(1 vote) - How to Move from Desperate to Deliberate with Your Ministry Marketing Efforts - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Janice Roberson Johnson“I need more____________” You fill in the blank. Members. Clients. Money. We’ve all experience this at some point in the marketing of our ministries—the point of panic because what you need is greater than what you possess. So what do you do? Let me tell you first tell what not to do. Don’t ...
Views: 114 - Career change steps - mistakes made in resumes - DON'T make these - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Shailja JhaWhen looking for a career change or an entry level position, it is important to send the biography of your experience with all of the right information to catch the eye of the hiring manager and ensure you are able to get a chance to shine. With the current economy, there are many people out of ...
Views: 96 - Who's Responsible? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Judy IrvingAre we the blaming kind? Do we find some kind of satisfaction in putting the responsibility and therefore the blame “out there”? Do we tend to say, its Obama’s fault we’re in this mess? Or I just can’t get the work done in this heat, or as Flip Wilson used to say, “The devil made me do it.” Or ...
Views: 122 - What, Happiness is up to me! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Delrae J. BantzHave you noticed how when you are in that kind of high from a new relationship, that all sorts of things start happening for the good? We have the tendency to claim it was because of this new person in our lives. We tend to give our power away to the relationship. As I contemplate about what ...
Views: 173(5 votes) - Pivitol Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Susan McNeal VelasquezA definition of the word pivot is to consciously change the direction of one’s thoughts; to deliberately choose a thought that is in vibrational harmony with one’s desires. When we decide to take responsibility for the authorship and ownership of the quality of our lives, we take on the role ...
Views: 156 - Lights. Camera. Wait...What Comes Next? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Ron KawatskyMaybe more lights? No. Perhaps some more camera? Nope. We all know that where the rubber meets the road is through our ACTION. As much as visualizing and mental rehearsing is vital, without action, its all for not. We still live in a physical world where physical action is the keystone is ...
Views: 138 - Having Respect For Others: 6 Benefits For Life Upgrade - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Al TiaHaving respect for others sets you up for increased success in life. The more you extend this respect throughout your life, the more you can benefit. Having respect for others lays the path for a more convenient life; a life outside of isolation where others are willing to play a part in your ...
Views: 216 - Work-Life Balance and Your Hierarchy of Values - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Marc de BruinA typical weekend morning discussion in our household. Our 11-year old daughter: “can I ring a friend to play with?” We: “that’s okay, but you first have to clean up your room. You promised us yesterday you’d have it done by last night, and it’s still a mess”. A big –as we call it- Neanderthal ...
Views: 208 - Get In Line - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Frances LucasWe have all waited in line for something. It is neither always easy nor fun to wait in line but, we believe, it is usually worth the wait. While we are in line waiting we probably grow weary. While we are in line waiting we possibly get bored. While we are in line waiting we may get anxious or ...
Views: 155 - Are you operating without a personal plan? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Hope TackaberryIf you’re in business or know anything about business, you’ve undoubtedly heard about business plans or strategic plans, right? No self-respecting business would operate without one, right? Right! So why do we? “I’m not a business!” you say? Well, humans are very much like businesses. We have ...
Views: 199 - RELATIONSHIP BUILDING 101: THE 90 DAY RULE - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleSo you think you’re in love? Falling in love? Definitely in Like? Great! Scary though, right? No one wants to get hurt, rejected or feel like a fool so, how do you move forward openly and keep your heart from being broken? There are a few things you should know first of all, that create ...
Views: 125 - 10 minute meditations for inner peace - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Clement DivinMeditation is one of the most effective tools for inner peace in our modern world. When we meditate, we find a point of stillness within, which can become the calm in the eye of the storm, the refuge where we can be free from the stresses and strains of the modern world. There are numerous ...
Views: 85 - Cold Sore Free Forever - Read This Before You Buy! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Luke ColanBrief Overview Of The Cold Sore Free Forever Guide Imagine life without having being bothered by cold sores – Will you look and feel better? Will you have a much better self-esteem? If you have tried out just about anything to help you get rid of cold sores (but yet they all don’t work ...
Views: 166 - Nine Fast and Easy Ideas To Prevent Boating Accidents - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from David JensenIn 2008, in excess of two-thirds of those who died in recreational boating accidents drowned. And 90 percent of those who drowned were not wearing a life jacket. The U.S. Coast Guard claims that in 2008, virtually 15% of the boating incidents caused a loss of life. Practically all boating ...
Views: 179(1 vote) - Want Real World Change? Stop Complaining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Timothy BarlowIf you really want to change your life and help build a better world for yourself and others, you might want to consider this little piece of advice: stop complaining. You don’t have to travel far these days to come across this crippling habit — there’s plenty of people fussing about the ...
Views: 556(4 votes) - Whether You Like It Or Not You’re In The Spot Light - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Robert BoroffThere really is no such thing as anonymity anymore. Thanks to the Internet people can be quickly identified and every step they take can be retraced. So what can you do to ensure your privacy in the age of the Internet? Brian Stetler of the New York Times gives us some examples of the ...
Views: 125 - The Media’s Portrayal Of Beauty – Is It Dysfunctional? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Oliver CooperThe title of this article might seem out of place and even slightly unnecessary. You might be wondering how a word of such meaning, can be used to describe something as normal as responsibility. There might also be the chance of your thoughts being along the same lines as what I am about to ...
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