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- Improving Your Intuition Can Save Your LIfe - by I read an interesting article about NineOneOne. The second plane that hit the Twin Towers was unusual in two respects. First, it was nearly empty. And second, most of the people on the plane changed their plans at the last minute to be on the plane.
As a metaphysician, I couldn't help but ...
Views: 3159 - The Great Brain Gain - by Learning a foreign language is one of the best things you can do to balance brain hemispheres. And why is this important? Because it makes you more intelligent and more creative!
There is another advantage to learning a foreign language and that is because it will re-create your initial ...
Views: 2190(1 vote) - Introverts: Sell Yourself First! - by Introverts can be wonderful salespeople. Our style is very different from the extrovert but equal or more effective.
Begin by valuing your listening skills highly. Introverts really listen. This is the shadow side of communication so if you think about it, being a good listener makes you a ...
Views: 2913(1 vote) - Looking For Better Possibilities During Challenging Times - by Almost everyone I've talked with has suffered considerable
financial losses, many people have been laid off (and those that remain have to do the work of 2 or 3 people), business-owners have seen their sales drop off, and most people are scrambling to hang on to what they have without losing ...
Views: 1839 - 7 Feng Shui Tips For Creating Environments That Propel You Into Your Best Year Yet! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2002 from Vicky WhiteNow is a great time to be setting the stage for 2003. It’s time to be making space for more of what you want and stretching those possibility muscles. Are you ready to propel yourself to the next level? By creating environments that pull you forward, you are supported in living your best ...
Views: 1809 - Can an E-Book Become a #1 Amazon Best-seller? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2002 from Joe VitaleEver since Jim Edwards and I completed our now famous e-book, "How to Write and Publish Your Own E-Book... in as little as 7 Days," people have been cranking out their own e-books at, well, a weekly rate. Lately I've been getting a reoccurring question concerning all these e-books. Namely, "Can ...
Views: 3266(1 vote) - Living in Fear! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2002 from Joseph GhabiLiving in Fear! As we are aware, our relationships are that bigger part of our life, and our own personal growth. Our growth starts basically from our relationships. Remember when we were young looking up to our parents, or to our older brothers or sisters, sometimes envying them for being ...
Views: 6140(1 vote) - When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Use These Tips to Ride the Waves to Run and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWhen sailing through life, sometimes you’ll encounter rough seas. Here are some of the things you’ll need to ride the waves to fun and happiness. You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Be empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever ...
Views: 3597(1 vote) - The importance of body language - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Frank van MarwijkThe importance of body language People can not live without each other, we are social beings. As soon as we are in contact with others we are communicating. For this we can make use of spoken and written language. In these ways we make the content of a message clear to each other. However we ...
Views: 53479(4 votes) - Planning for Success? Don't Leave Out the Most Important Ingredient! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2002 from Susan DunnAccording to research by Martin Seligman, Ph.D., pessimists are more often right, but optimists accomplish more. Optimism is an emotional intelligence competency, can be learned, and it can be twice as important to your success and happiness as your IQ. Take a look at some of this exciting ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - Time for Healing! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiTime for Healing We have to go through some unfortunate experiences sometimes in our life. When you speak with other people you will always find out how easy your experience is in comparison to what they have suffered. The impact that experience has brought on your life cannot be identified in ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - I love you! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiI love you! The famous three words we never hear enough of in our life. Throughout our life span we keep looking, waiting and hoping for something to take us, or lead us, to our true love. Have you ever wondered where we can find love? What really is this word “Love” that we keep repeating to ...
Views: 2335(1 vote) - How to tell if you are a literary snob - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from David Leonhardt"I don't know if I should put 'writer' on my business card," I murmured. "Then don't," my wife said in her infinite wisdom. "Put 'author' on it." "But if I put 'author' on, none of those big companies with overflowing coffers will want to hire me as a writer," I said, wondering if George Bush ...
Views: 2001(1 vote) - Breaking Your Relationship Pattern, Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Love Coach RinattaWhen you were little, you looked up to your parents. You imitated their mannerisms, words, and actions as you learned about life by watching them. This applies to relationships as well - you leaned about relationships by watching them. Not all you learned about relationships came from your ...
Views: 3166(1 vote) - Why Sit Here Until I Die? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Audrina BuntonThe bible tells a story about four men who sat at the entrance of the city's gate dying with leprosy, an incurable disease which causes terribly visible swelling and sores on the skin, only then to eat inward to the bones. These lepers sat outside of the city because they were not permitted to ...
Views: 3082(3 votes) - Say “Yes” to You! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyHave you ever had anyone speak to you in a tone that made you feel uncomfortable? And yet, you said nothing. Have you ever done something for someone or with someone that you really didn’t want to do? And yet, you did it anyway, only to become resentful later. Every time you say nothing, every ...
Views: 1938(3 votes) - The Art of Prioritizing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyThere’s an art to getting things done without creating a stressful environment. When you find yourself with too many things to do and not enough time to do them, stress rises. And at times, panic can set in. Instead of trying to schedule it all in, take some time to identify your priorities. ...
Views: 6768(4 votes) - A Matter of Thought - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyIt has been echoed through the ages that what we think about is what we bring about and our thoughts actually create our reality. James Allen’s book, “As A Man Thinketh” was written in the late 19th century to communicate this concept at great length. Steven Covey calls it the “first creation”, ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - ARE YOU READY? YOUR LIFE IS WAITING - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyChange is often very difficult for people to accept and yet it’s happening every minute. The only thing certain is change. When you find that things are not as you want them to be in your life, it’s time to get comfortable with change. The Comfort Zone Change means many things to people. It ...
Views: 1771(2 votes) - Top Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Bonnie MincuTop Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD 1. Commit to one vision. You may have many brilliant ideas and plans, but without implementation, none are worth much. Choose ONE idea to flesh out and commit to. Write it down in detail. Picture exactly where you’d like to be with that ...
Views: 2521(3 votes) - Put Yourself in Charge of All Outer Circumstances - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Guy FinleyBarring those moments when we find ourselves in real physical danger, conditions of themselves have absolutely no authority over us. It's true. No event or circumstance has any power to make us feel one way or another. The only command any condition may have over us is that which we ...
Views: 2927(3 votes) - Dear our beloved crying planet... - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiDear our beloved crying planet… I read an article last week in “The Gazette”, a local English paper here in Montreal Canada. It was titled “Time is running out” and was written by Peter G. Brown. He is a professor in the school of the Environment at McGill University. Professor Brown emphasized ...
Views: 2185(3 votes) - MAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Gerri D SmithMAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE By Gerri D Smith Copyright Ó 2002 “The mind is everything; what you think you become.” - Guatama Buddha Do You Have What It Takes to Take It? Without the strength to deal with the stresses in life: pain, sickness, disappointment, missed ...
Views: 7236(4 votes) - How to Attract and Seduce Single Sexy Women With Your Eyes - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Don DiebelThey say the eyes are the mirror to the soul. And you can use the power of your eyes to influence single women to be attracted to you. You can even literally seduce single women with your eyes. Follow these guidelines to use your eyes to capture the hearts of single sexy women for love, sex, and ...
Views: 10194(3 votes) - Book Summary: The Rebel Rules - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: The Rebel Rules "Daring to be your self in business" Chip Conley, A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster New York 2001 ISBN 0-684-86516-5 287 pages What does it take to get in touch with your inner rebel and run a business on your terms? Today’s ...
Views: 2975(3 votes) - Book Summary: Good To Great - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: Good to Great "Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" Jim Collins, co-author of ‘Built to Last’ Random House Business Books, London 300 pages Explore what goes into a company’s transformation from mediocre to excellent. Based on hard ...
Views: 3665(2 votes) - Are You a Binge Eater? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Carol SolomonAre You a Binge Eater? Carol Solomon, Ph.D. Ever wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating? In a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating. Bulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating ...
Views: 1837(3 votes) - Book Summary: First Break All The Rules - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: First, Break All The Rules ‘What The World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently’ By Marcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman Simon & Schuster, 271 pages Based on a mammoth research study conducted by the Gallup Organization involving 80,000 managers across ...
Views: 4182(3 votes) - Stepping Out of the Realm of Fear - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Monique RiderAs a survivor of domestic violence, I have learned that fear can play a big part in keeping women locked in abusive relationships. Some of those fears are very real and some are just illusions. Threats by the abuser, threats against the children, or physical violence are truly real fears. ...
Views: 2300(3 votes) - Advice on What Not to Do On a First Date with Single Women - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Don Diebel
Views: 2254(4 votes) - Creating Your Ideal Client Profile (ICP) Worksheet - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Maria MarsalaBy marketing to and networking with your ideal clients, you’ll spend your time and energy directly on the individuals who will purchase your products or services! Makes sense, doesn’t it? One tool that will help you to market to your ideal client is called your “Ideal Client Profile.” ...
Views: 17434(5 votes) - The Sheepish Lion - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Robert NajemyOnce there was a great lioness who went hunting with her new born cub. It happened that while attacking and chasing a flock of sheep, the she-lion made a wrong move, fell of a cliff and died. The cub was left in the midst of the sheep and grew up with them. As the years passed, the cub became a ...
Views: 2214(3 votes) - Life Is Easy, Isn't It? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jerry Lopper"Life is easy" seems easily understood intellectually. Take what comes along with thanks and gratitude; the circumstances and choices we make are perfect for us. All this feels right when said in a contemplative atmosphere. But after a few doses of life's reality, we have a difficult time ...
Views: 2395(4 votes) - Use Your Unique Abilities to Shake The World - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Wendy HearnI awoke to the feeling of being shook and felt scared because I didn't know what was happening. It later transpired that we had experienced an earthquake. As I reflected on this occurrence and my feelings at the time, for me, it was a metaphor for shaking up our lives. What do I mean by ...
Views: 2150(4 votes) - Crazy or Adopted - Pick One! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaI 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: 2468(5 votes) - Discomfort, a stepping stone to joy - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jerry LopperWelcome, come in and sit down. Make yourself uncomfortable. Have you ever greeted a guest at your door that way? I haven’t either, but maybe we should consider doing so. We usually want our guests to be comfortable. But offering discomfort might be a better gift. Why? Personal growth comes when ...
Views: 2241(5 votes) - 10 Ways To Feel Good About Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Kathy GatesFeeling good about your life involves just 2 parts. Really! One is to learn to think about yourself in healthy ways. This is a learned skill, ladies and gentlemen, not something that a lucky few were born with. Some of us were taught as children how to create self esteem and self ...
Views: 6605(4 votes) - Ten Benefits of Having a Relationship Coach - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Love Coach RinattaAs a Master Certified Relationship Coach, I work with singles to help them attract a great match and with couples to help put their relationships back on track. I hear great feedback from my clients about the value of coaching. I think everyone can benefit from having a coach -- coaching can ...
Views: 2525(5 votes) - ***What to do When Nothing Works - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenEvery now and again, as we work to make our dreams come true, we will find ourselves tired, stuck, and trapped. We'll feel as if we've painted ourselves into a corner and not know how to get out and get moving. If you reach point where you feel like you're stuck and nothing you do seems to be ...
Views: 11344(4 votes) - Techniques To Finding Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Kimberly PhillipsFinding your life purpose can be a healing journey. Purpose elevates confusion and brings in clarity. Your life passion gives you a reason for living. There are techniques to discovering your life purose. The two basic technniques to finding your life mission is both spiritual and physical. ...
Views: 2201(4 votes) - Case In Point: Designing A Site That Demands High Traffic - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston ?2002 http://www.ktamarketing.com Marnie Pehrson may not be well known for driving traffic to Web sites, but she should be! Her ability to get literally hundreds of thousands of page views a month is simple astounding! (NOTE: I said “page views,?not “hits.?BIG difference!) ...
Views: 2374(4 votes) - Is Your Ad Killing Your Brand? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston ?2002 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It’s funny to me how companies spend thousands of dollars to develop a brand only to wreck it when they create their advertising campaigns. They pour over colors, fonts, logo designs, Web site creation, USPs, and target audience ...
Views: 2353(4 votes) - Passion: The Fuel for Movers and Shakers! - by The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion. --Nadia Boulanger
A new lesson in the importance of passion as a powerful, inner source of energy was revealed in my life recently. I am grateful to have had the opportunity for the past several years to pursue a ...
Views: 4155(4 votes) - What Are You Planning to Achieve by The End of The Year? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Wendy HearnFast forward yourself to the end of December and as the year closes, how are you feeling about your achievements during this past year? Really get in touch with your feelings, live them, breathe them and don't let them pass by. Are you feeling any disappointment, regret or frustration for the ...
Views: 2462(4 votes) - Fighting With Style - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Rashun JonesTools & Techniques for Fighting Fair A major challenge in any relationship is handling conflicts. We all have conflicts and disagreements but how we handle our conflicts can mean the difference between an emotion-driven shouting match and creative problem solving. Having a conflict ...
Views: 2879(4 votes) - How do I follow a rainbow when there's no pot of gold in sight? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Cathy GoodwinQ. "My vision of career freedom doesn't pay enough to live on, but I really want to do it." A. "No money" can mean that you want to enter a place where most people earn very little (e.g., working with children or animals). Alternatively, you might be evaluating a high-risk career, where most ...
Views: 2347(4 votes) - Move out of Your Comfort Zone to Increase Chemistry - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lillian BjorsethEver notice how comfortable you feel with certain people? You can say and do what you want, and communication flows smoothly. Then, there are those OTHER people. The ones whose footsteps in the hallway make the hair on the back of your neck bristle as you put on your armor for the battle that ...
Views: 3611(4 votes) - How to Avoid Audience Saturation - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Mike MooreWhen I first started my speaking career I had to fight constantly the urge to tell my audience everything I knew on the subject at hand within the one hour assigned to me. After the contract had been signed and the topic defined the conflict began. What content should I include? Which stories ...
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