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First, as I've stated before, you need to spend the time reflecting on your strengths: innate talents, abilities, gifts, and desires. After a long period of reflecting, writing and trial and error, you will find what you came here to this life to do. We all have it in us, but for numerous ... Views: 2374
Over the past 25 years as a wedding photographer I have had the opportunity to speak with well over a thousand engaged couples. I am always surprised by some of the criteria many of them use to choose their wedding photographer. Here are 7 tips I can offer to wedding photographers to help them ... Views: 2373
In the beginning period of computers Floppy disc drive was very common in use and was utilized for many years. This equipment was employed for computer removable storage. It was manufactured by IBM and formulated 3.5 inch, 5.5 inch drives. This is the combination of computer hardware and ... Views: 2372
There is one type request that I get more than any other and that is to provide strategies for generating and maintaining motivation, some people call this ‘self-discipline’. It’s actually not that common for people to ask me for step-by-step instructions on what they need do to get a task ... Views: 2371
I recently read a real-life story about a woman who had been looking for love for a long-long time, with no success. I recently read a real-life story about a woman who had been looking for love for a long-long time, with no success. She had been on all kinds of dating programs including ... Views: 2370
Have you seen the film “Josuah”?
Another film? You may say…
Well, Spirit does have a way to give its messages to us in the way we will be paying attention and I find films inspiring (watch out where you place your attention; there may be a message for you!).
Films also help me focus ... Views: 2367
So having come to this website, you are probably wondering what personal development is exactly? What does personal development mean and how does it work?
Because “personal development” is a very abstract and general phrase…If we are going to develop ourselves and our lives…where do we ... Views: 2367
Everything is going according to plan. You’ve got your strategy laid out, specific goals in mind, and a long-term plan that seems to be airtight. But then it happens, just as everyone said it would. You’re smacked in the face with your first obstacle. “Not a problem,” you say, cracking your ... Views: 2366
If you have tried using the Law of Attraction to achieve your goals and have not been fully successful, you have beliefs and feelings that sabotage your efforts. consequentially, when you visualize, speak, and get in the feeling that the goal is already achieved, you can be like a car with the ... Views: 2366
Disappointed at not getting the results they desire. Frustrated because they aren’t loving what they do. Unhappy with the direction of their life. These obstacles cause clients to come to us to seek help in getting on the right track. Unfortunately, Kathy fit into all three categories. An ... Views: 2362
Have you ever tried to lose weight on a particular diet and failed?
If you answered yes to that question, all it means is that you are approaching weight loss in an unhelpful way.
Weight loss is not a pass/fail situation. Indeed it is this attitude that leads so many people to give up on ... Views: 2361
You impact the world every day with your presence. No words need to be spoke or actions taken. Your presence and energy touches those around you. When your heart is filled with love, when you flow with certainty, and sparkle with enthusiasm, you bring these qualities to the universe.
We ... Views: 2356
"GENERALLY SPEAKING, I SIMPLY ASSUME THAT THE BEST IS ALWAYS HAPPENING IN MY LIFE: WHETHER IT'S ENOUGH MONEY, A COMFORTABLE AND NURTURING PLACE TO LIVE, WHATEVER. IN THIS SAME LINE OF THINKING, I SEE MYSELF PROTECTED AND GUIDED BY A SQUADRON OF GUARDIAN ANGELS … SO I CLEARLY KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME ... Views: 2355
Recently I posted the following on my Facebook Fan Page:
“Action attracts motivation. Get moving and you get motivated.”
That insight was driven home while I was reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography, Total Recall, a book I love. Even at over 600 pages, I’m reading every word of it. ... Views: 2333
Do you remember the Lone Ranger? Everywhere he went he would leave something behind. No, it wasn't Tonto. It was a silver bullet.
He would be riding off into the sunset and invariably someone would ask, "Who was that masked man?" The response always went something like, "I don't know, but he ... Views: 2327
The real measure of any super achiever is not in how they operate during the good times, but rather how they respond, when faced with any challenges. People who have mastered their life, do not expect things to always go according to plan; they equip themselves with a set of tools, which will ... Views: 2323
Making a Cup of Tea
An area of thought is that Nature provides Universal Resources that allows us to create anything that we want to create. Nature has provided all of the resources for everything that has been created in the past and Nature will provide all the resources for everything that ... Views: 2323
Do you have trouble dealing with past failures? No matter how hard you try to convince yourself you have changed and you really do want to succeed this time, there is always that history of past failure. You are doing your best to push it to the back of your mind, but you are still aware of it ... Views: 2322
I walked out of his office inspired. All I could immediately recall were those soft-spoken words, “STAY WITH IT”. They were from no less a person than Rev. Sam Adeyemi of Success Power fame, on whom I had gone to pay a courtesy call. The first time we met was two years earlier when he came to my ... Views: 2320
A fundamental truth about this five sense experience is that we get to experience our separateness and our connectedness! Interestingly, what separates us is very little. We are truly here to give love and receive love – perhaps that is the essence of creating “heaven on earth”!
"Being deeply ... Views: 2319
If you're selected to become your friend’s best man in the wedding, you have several important responsibilities to satisfy. You are to plan a bachelor’s party to your buddy. When a lot of people hear “bachelor party,” believe that keg stands and g-strings.
In today’s article, we discuss the ... Views: 2319
Any great leader knows that the success of their organisation or department depends on the calibre of people who fill their teams and on how well they are able to inspire and influence them. I am sure that you have a picture in your mind of the perfect people, who you would want to fill your ... Views: 2318
Did you know that you possess the most powerful idea factory in the world on your shoulders? Your thoughts, ideas, insights, and intuitions can be brought to life by using the creative power of your imagination.
What is the imagination?
Imagination is the ability to create a mental picture ... Views: 2311
How to Permanently Double Your Memory in the next 11 Minutes
Did you know that after finishing an important article, report or
non-fiction book, both students and executives retain about 10% of
the key points after 8-hours, and around 5% after 24-hours?
So reading alone is not the ... Views: 2309
There is always more than one way to achieve anything, you can choose the hard way and attempt to achieve things by continuing to coast through life without any plan to grow and expand. Or you can make achieving success a cinch by committing to a lifetime of learning and growth, where you ... Views: 2307
When Ability, Intelligence, Effort, Creativity, Perseverance & Luck Aren’t Enough
By
Bill Cottringer
“Man may have been made in God’s image, but he has been trying to return the favor ever since.” ~Unknown humorous lay philosopher.
Now what? When the above sure-cure success ... Views: 2306
What is the best way to motivate a sales team without them relying on commission as the reason to unleash the best in them???
Sales is one of these professional careers that people enjoy mainly because you don’t get paid in a fix payroll but on a commission basis. However, there are still ... Views: 2305
Let us understand. You cannot reasonably hope to succeed by merely dreaming about success.
You surely cannot achieve success if you plunge blindly through your career.
You cannot really succeed without possessing some degree of personal magnetism.
When you began reading this article, you ... Views: 2305
It's never too late--in fiction or in life--to revise - Nancy Thayer, author
In life, you get one chance at most things. You get one chance to choose to dance with the person who asked or not. You choose to study in school and pass, or redo or drop out. In most decisions, you get one ... Views: 2301
With passion, you’re an unstoppable force to be reckoned with! You exude energy and enthusiasm that fires you up and fires up everyone you meet. Find out how to sustain passion and use it to leverage your business.
What is Passion?
So what is passion anyway? We easily recognize passion in ... Views: 2295
Today's topic? Competition.
I can't tell you how many phone calls we get about this topic. It's number one on everyone's list... who is the competition? How do I beat them? They're going to take all the clients!!!
NOT TRUE. Plenty of business out there for everyone folks.
Let's take a ... Views: 2290
How knowledgeable are you?
Are you knowledgeable? Do you have the essential knowledge to excel at your job? Do you try to learn new things and gain knowledge daily?
Knowledge is power and the more essential knowledge you have, the more you will become successful and happy. Deep knowledge ... Views: 2287
For people to start reading and make it a habit, they have to understand why reading is important to them. Reading has to be driven by a need, and then and only then will they make the time to do so. Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and other successful people understand this, and that is why ... Views: 2286
When 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 that ... Views: 2286
Personal development is far reaching than formal education in the overall development of an individual. The latter is concerned with imparting new concepts and ideas to the person but only through individual development can the person learn how to practice the ideas learnt. Self-development ... Views: 2285
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Why Chewing Gum Improves your Brain Performance
Would you be interested in a sure-fire, scientifically researched, simple
strategy to Ace exams, interviews, and ... Views: 2284
To some, it may have seemed to just be a conversation about a really cute orange or red or pink teddy bear. Oops, I sound like a dude – okay I’ll go with coral. Honestly, the bear was so striking that it was the thing I first noticed about the guy in the lobby of the military base store who ... Views: 2283
Article Title: A "Review" of the Book 'Bounce': How Champions are Made (by Matthew Sayed)
Shared by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): Books, Bounce, Matthew Sayed. Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and ... Views: 2282
I never fit in no matter how hard I tried. I just had to be adopted. There was no way I could be a biological part of the family I was living with. These were my innermost thoughts, maybe even my hopes, for years.
I wasn’t like my cousins, didn’t follow the rules easily, hated taking care of ... Views: 2279
One of the toughest things a graduate has to do is to find suitable work. The big question is….where? In this post, we’ll take a look at where corporate recruiters say the best places are to search for a job if you’re a 2010 MBA graduate.
The world’s economic troubles are certainly ... Views: 2279
I wish someone had told me this when I was in my 20s: Don’t grow old, just grow. But whatever age you currently are – there is still time to just grow.
SEEING INTO THE FUTURE
As you get older you won’t look the same. In fact, if you look at your parents and grandparents you will know in ... Views: 2276
Are You a Rock Star Performer?
Regardless of the industry you are in, you can have Rock Star Power! Now, I'm not talking the Hollywood celebrity kind, I'm referring to the people who tend to give extraordinary service with their work and with those around them.
You influence, you love what ... Views: 2272
The impression you make on people through your handshake influences how they feel about you. A proper handshake is even more important when meeting people for the first time. First impressions are lasting impressions. The manner in which you extend your hand, the degree of firmness and the ... Views: 2270
An entire set of generations grew up admiring Sachin and his style. When Sachin batted, the entire nation wanted to be glued to the television.
People relate to Sachin in more ways than one. He is a hero in multiple dimensions, a feat which athletes may not always achieve.
Sachin's fan ... Views: 2264
We only get a measly 24 hours in a day, but some people manage to capitalize on all 86,400 seconds. Take Leonardo da Vinci, for example. One doesn’t simply paint the “Mona Lisa,” design myriad futuristic inventions, and become an expert in science and mathematics all in one lifetime without ... Views: 2261
What is Your Ideal Vision
What is your ideal vision of the very best person you could possibly become? How would you behave each day if you were already that person? Asking yourself these questions and then living your life consistent with the answers is the first step to creating yourself in ... Views: 2261
Everyone has irritating things going on in their lives that can be infuriating if they let their minds dwell on them. Often it is just a small thing that the mind has blown out of all proportion. The mind, being creative, thinks the dilemma as being worse than it is, it imagines the situation in ... Views: 2260
One of the key tools of productivity is planning. Planning can help you overcome difficult tasks, outline your goals, and keep you on course to achieve those goals. When done properly, it can simplify your life and drastically reduce stress. However, you must be careful not to take it to the ... Views: 2259
“Just Do It”?
An old friend and her husband have a six year old son who was diagnosed with “moderate to severe” ADHD. Recently I was sharing with them my experience with my own children’s development. We commiserated over the notion that as far as attention spans are concerned, they can ... Views: 2257