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- Let's Get Better At Asking For What We Want - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Neil FellowesYears ago I went door-knocking. Not any old door-knocking, but the worst kind, cold-call, door-knocking. To begin with I hatred it: walking up someone's drive, ringing the bell and waiting for someone to come, look down their nose at me and reject me and what I had to offer. But the experience ...
Views: 987 - Twelve Steps Based on Eastern Wisdom - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Step One We admitted that we were bound by the illusion of ego-created pleasures and that our life was full of suffering. Step one allows an individual to admit and recognize what is controlling his/her life. It is a chance for the person to become aware of the immense control that the ego ...
Views: 2157 - Goal Setting Tips and Techniques - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyEvery person in the world dedicates countless hours to thinking of their future and their present condition in life. Most of us wish that there was something that they could change in their life. Whether it is their family life; their relationships or finances, friendships; everyone wants to ...
Views: 940 - 5 Affiliate Mistakes to Avoid that will Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Trent BrownriggAffiliate Marketing is one of the best ways to make money from home and affiliate programs provide anyone with internet access a chance to make a living on the internet. Affiliate programs are usually free or very cheap to join, easy to get started and typically pay commissions on a regular ...
Views: 1387 - The Treasure Inside You - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Ingela BergerAn excerpt from "The Role of Your Life"Recent discussions have focused on the inside and stated that change occurs from the inside out. Many authors of self-help books have encouraged their readers to dig deeply inside themselves to accomplish change, but have failed to give them the necessary ...
Views: 1672 - ***Is Self-Employment Right For You? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Ford MyersBusiness ownership can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences – under the right circumstances and at the right time! It’s not necessarily “better” than having a job – it’s just different. For some, self-employment is the ideal career solution. How about you? The exercises below are ...
Views: 1183 - Online Flash Games - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patrick SmithThe surplus of online flash game websites has grown immensely over the past couple years. This sudden growth of online flash games is partly due to more and more pre-teens and teenagers receiving access to the internet. Flash games come in a variety of forms and categories. These categories ...
Views: 1383 - I Don’t Want to Look Like an Idiot! - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Dr. Dennis NederHey Doc! I work with this girl I really like and I talk to her every time we have a chance. She is the reason why I still stay at my job. She is funny and she makes me have a fun time whenever we work together, but I don't know if she likes me. First off, she has a boyfriend, but it seems she ...
Views: 948 - Want to Minimize Recurring Crises? Learn How to Analyze and Plan - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberHow do you plan for your week? Do you plan? Analyzing how you spend your time and planning your time are two important keys to managing your effectiveness and energy. Whether 100% on target and ready to take on the week or slightly off due to illness, vacation, or family visitors, there’s a ...
Views: 799 - Presentation Skill Mistakes - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberLast week my husband and I attended an awesome 4 day work conference! I decided to sit in on both days of business presentations hoping there would be a nugget or two I could share with you. Presenting to an audience of 100 to 300 top producers were executives of a large company. While overall ...
Views: 1114 - Truths for Introverts Who Sell: What We Don’t Need To Learn The Extroverted Hard Way – Part Two - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberCommunications in business is the number one skill to success by many surveys. And, if you are an introvert, take a deep sigh of relief now: successful, engaging communication does not mean showing up at a happy hour. Communications consists of both speaking and listening. There are studies on ...
Views: 637 - Truths for Introverts Who Sell: What We Don’t Need To Learn The Extroverted Hard Way – Part One - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Patricia WeberWhat is it like to be in the business world where extroverts rule? A person with more than fifty percent introversion tendencies knows, it’s exhausting! Extroverts probably created the rules for succeeding in business. How about that assured place of meeting people to either do business with or ...
Views: 753 - Three Reasons Why You are Struggling Financially - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Joseph MercolaBy Carol Tuttle Carol Tuttle is a Master Energy Therapist and the author of the best-selling book, Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century. 1. You are holding on to old, limiting beliefs about money. Most of the thoughts about money you think in a day are ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - The Spiritual Significance of 9/11 - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Cheril GoodrichNo event in the history of the world changed the course of history, physical and spiritual, like the event that occurred in New York and Washington DC on September 11, 2001. The event ushered in the beginning of a new era. The new era would begin the process of joining together the physical and ...
Views: 8111(1 vote) - Improve Your Learning Ability With Visualization - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you need to learn something new, do you approach your learning experience feeling confidence in yourself as a learner? Or do you convince yourself that learning is hard, and that you’re not very good at learning? Learning is harder when you lack confidence. You can use visualization ...
Views: 4914 - Use Personal Growth To Acquire What You Desire - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Susan VelezWe live life the way we view life, do you really know what it means to be successful? If you are living and working on your terms, then you are not truly living. I believe we are all capable of doing what we love and making the money we desire through helping others. This business teaches you ...
Views: 724 - HAVE YOU DISCOVERED THESE SECRETS IN THE DA VINCI CODE? - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiOn Friday 19th May I went to see the Da Vinci Code, as did thousands of other people here in London. It made me think a lot and I compared the world it describes with the world we really live in. On one side the world of sin, guilt, repression, punishment, self-flagellation, suspicion… on the ...
Views: 1105 - Ketek: Why Did the FDA Approve This Deadly Antibiotic? - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Joseph MercolaFive years ago, the FDA did not approve Ketek, an antibiotic with the generic name telithromycin, for use in the United States. In their decision, they cited toxic effects such as liver damage. Arrests and Prison Terms However, in response to the FDA's decision, the drug's manufacturer ...
Views: 1263 - Top Eight Tips to Get a Radiant Skin! - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from merlia josephYoung, fresh, healthy and radiant! Whether you are sixteen or sixty, this is how you want your skin to be. How do you seek to achieve your objectives? Do you propose to get the best skin care products? Or are you aiming for costly medications? Put it on hold for now. You could improve the ...
Views: 12916 - Lose Weight Living like a Thai – A Western perspective on a low fat Eastern lifestyle - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Chad KlingensmithIt’s off to Thailand. I was a recent college grad seeking to experience a new culture and improve my martial arts skills. After some careful planning I selected the land of smiles for my first international adventure. I obviously got a dose of culture shock jumping into a culture radically ...
Views: 1046 - Recruiting a Diverse Workforce: Don’t Making Two Common Mistakes - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from simma liebermanTo be a successful business in today’s culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into a company’s mission, vision and business strategy at all levels. When employees’ skills and knowledge are recognized, appreciated and utilized they are more ...
Views: 1421 - Break Through Self-Doubt and Fear - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from simma liebermanSelf-doubt and fear interfere with our ability to achieve or set goals. Self-doubt and fear are the voices in our head telling us, "You'll never succeed, so why try?" and "who do you think you are?" Self-doubt and fear are also what make us listen to those voices and decide to give up before we ...
Views: 885 - Do this and Recall Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNWhat problem would you solve if you could do it in a dream? During sleep our minds can innovate, create, and solve problems. This is the same process only in a different state as a conscious right brain shift or a left brain suspension that our minds do while awake. This is how our mind solves ...
Views: 3093(1 vote) - Acquiring a Hopeful Mentality to Combat Depression - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from shaun brownHave you wondered why some people are able to cure themselves from depression and others are not? Even those actively partaking in similar self-helping treatments do not always receive the same results. Some are cured and others remain depressed. After analyzing case histories of depressed ...
Views: 2152 - Making It Easy for Customers To Choose You - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Karon ThackstonKaron Thackston © 2006, All Rights Reserved Isn't it frustrating? All you need is a new computer desk (or whatever you may be currently shopping for), but you can't make a decision you're comfortable with. It shouldn't be this hard, should it? What's holding you back? Probably lack of ...
Views: 1134 - How To Turn The Tide and Make Life Work For You - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Neil FellowesHave you ever tried to change something about someone else? Or have you thought about wanting to change someone or wished they'd change? Have you wished your life was different or wanted to change something? Perhaps you've wished for more money or for Mr Right - or Mrs - to come along! Almost ...
Views: 1209 - How To Achieve Any Goal - by Submitted on May 22, 2006 from Anna JohnsonTo achieve any goal, all you need to do is COMMIT yourself to achieving it. Sounds simple... but what that really means is committing yourself to doing every single thing that's necessary to achieve that goal. And that's where it can be challenging... You may tell yourself that you're ...
Views: 987 - Is freedom of speech now a selective privilege? - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from John McMahon“The two pillars of 'political correctness' are: a) willful ignorance b) a steadfast refusal to face the truth” George MacDonald Last week (19/05/06) Sandra Kanck, an MP in Australia, stood up in Parliament and told the house that ecstasy “is not a dangerous drug” and “could have been used ...
Views: 1791 - The Gift of Children - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Richard Singer Jr.Gaze into your child’s eyes and you will discover the true essence of life. Being a parent is the most miraculous and rewarding gift a human being can be given. I can remember the pure ecstasy and bliss that filled my heart when I watched the birth of my twin boys, Matthew and Alexander. A ...
Views: 1542 - 5 Ingredients for Success - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Tristan LooWhat's the difference between those people who build successful lives and those who often fail? What do those Rags-to-Riches people have in common? Is it luck? Or is it something else? I've always had a passion for studying the traits of my own role-models and trying to connect the common ...
Views: 11773 - Cat Body Language - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Andrea BalchCats, like many other animals, communicate a variety of messages using body language. Examples include arching their backs as a signal of fear or aggression and slowly blinking to signal relaxation. As is the case with dogs, the tail is often used as a signaling mechanism. A twitch can indicate ...
Views: 1686 - Gratitude and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaGratitude or appreciation of what we already have is necessary to attract things we want. Every day when you wake up try to be thankful. Think about the good things in your live you should be thankful for. Appreciate your job (even if you don’t like it). Feel gratitude for a place to live. If ...
Views: 927 - The Law of Attraction and the News - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaI’ve read a very good book “Influence” by Robert Cialdini. I started reading the book because of my interest in marketing, but in the chapter “Social Proof” I’ve found something very interesting connected with manifestation and the law of attraction. In this chapter Dr Cialdini gives ...
Views: 887 - Jack Canfield's Success Principles - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaI’ve learned about the success principles from Jack Canfield. In his book “The Success Principles”, Jack Canfield presents the sixty-four principles which, if learned and practiced, can help everyone to realize their goals. The principles that he teaches are timeless. He did ...
Views: 2470 - Releasing The Clock - by Submitted on May 20, 2006 from Renee DuaneRELEASING THE CLOCK One of our common stresses is time. In the United States, we believe that time isprecious. Our culture operates on something referred to as monochronic time.There is one focus, the clock. If someone says he will be somewhere at a specifictime, it is expected he will be ...
Views: 1223 - Your Expertise is Boring! - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from David AvrinI see your lips moving, but all I hear is “Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.” I know it’s not what you want to hear, but quite simply, if you are a speaker, author, consultant or other "expert" I see being interviewed by the news media, your expertise just isn’t very interesting. Information is a ...
Views: 1175 - 5 Surefire Ways to Increase Sales - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Jeff CasmerThe Internet has changed how people do their business. Even small business owners are able to reach global market inexpensively nowadays, selling anything from apparel, collectibles, to computer software, service and coaching. The core of every business is sales. Many of the strategies to ...
Views: 1088 - Do What You Love and Continue to Grow Every Day - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenCan I tell you, frankly, how sick I am of the story that because we do what we love, we should always be jubilant, light hearted, blissed out, can't-wait-to-get-out-of-bed every-bloody-morning happy and content? Have you ever fell into this belief? What a disservice this myth does to women like ...
Views: 1352 - To the Salesmen Who Have Prejudged Me. . . . I Want You to Know the Costly Mistakes You Made - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Helen RobinsonMy new husband and I relocated to a new city, from the East to the West. We started a marketing company and soon after, opened a printing plant. The hard work and the long hours started to pay off and it was time to purchase a home. We found a brand new 2 bedroom, 2400 sq. ft. beauty. An ...
Views: 914 - Wedding Planning 101: Keep It Simple With A Wedding Timeline For Brides and Grooms - by Submitted on May 19, 2006 from Lesley MattosYou’re Engaged! You certainly want to enjoy this wonderful and magical time in your life but you know that planning your own wedding is going to be a big job! The following checklists might make it a little easier for you to keep it simple, keep it organized and keep you sane! The 12-Month ...
Views: 1380 - Ah, Newlyweds… then reality sets in. - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldAh, Newlyweds… then reality sets in. The wedding day is met with much anticipation. Bright eyed, eager, some butterflies, plans in place. So much thought and preparation for a single event. Then the honeymoon and then back to real life. There is often magical thinking that goes into a wedding. ...
Views: 1088 - Can a child choose which parent to live with? - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Gary DirenfeldEeny, meeny, miny, moe… Can a child choose which parent to live with? Sometimes parents involve their children in custody, residency and access matters hoping the opinion of the child sways the outcome. At other times, children may seek to initiate a change themselves. The child’s desire may be ...
Views: 2745 - THE CURE FOR BELLYACHIN' - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Terry L. SumerlinIt was a quiet Thursday morning at the barbershop. J.B was in the shop reading the paper and I was seated at the desk in the office, talking on the phone. Suddenly, the front door opened and someone asked, “Is Terry here?” Quickly I ended my conversation, and opened the office door to see who ...
Views: 941 - Elliptical Trainer Ratings - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Kathryn ONeillBuying an elliptical? You may want to look at several elliptical trainer ratings before buying to get an idea of which elliptical trainers are best for you. Before you look at elliptical trainer ratings however, here are a few things you should know about how elliptical trainers are ...
Views: 3332 - How to Approach Women – 3 Actions To Remove Your Fear - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from Michael MyerscoughThe market is flooded with how to approach women books. The 5 signs she’s ready to talk to you. The 33 ways to get her out on a date. The 1.5 billion ways to seduce women. I don’t know about you, but I used to read this stuff and feel intimidated to even think about using it to approach women. ...
Views: 2307 - It really is all about Me!! Isn’t It? - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOr more to the point, really about YOU!!! Who do you really think is going to look after you if you don’t? The systems? Let’s get as real as we can while still being part of this illusion. You are the only one that really can know yourself and to do what it takes for you to get where you are ...
Views: 813 - Let Them Have Their Temper Tantrums!! - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloChildren between the ages of one and seven are open to emotional hurts. Temper tantrums are a way a young child expresses his frustration over a situation or a person. When your child feels thwarted, he feels many mixed emotions. Usually temper tantrums are brought about by stress. This ...
Views: 1215 - Parents - Tune In To Time Out - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Linda MiloMost parents in America know what “time out” means. It’s simply an effective tool parents use to encourage their misbehaving child to learn to behave. It is a teaching technique. It isn’t a punishment, but rather a way for your child to control their own behavior. Time-out gives both of you ...
Views: 839 - Shyness: How to rise above it - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Jack ZavadaMillions of people consider themselves shy. This common, frequently painful feeling is often accepted without question. Shy people may look on it as something they're stuck with, like being short or having curly hair. Some nervousness or hesitancy in social situations is normal. Everyone ...
Views: 849 - Top 10 Tips to Help You and Your Family Watch Less TV - by Submitted on May 17, 2006 from Katherine WestphalHave you have wanted to spend more time with your family, friends, or community, but found this time sucked into your TV set? Have you have wanted to accomplish other goals, but found it impossible to find the time? Have you have wanted to become fit and healthy, but somehow lacked the time ...
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