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- Your Personal Policies And Procedures - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelImagine a store that doesn't bother putting together any policies or procedures. No one has ever decided what their business hours will be, so the customers don't know when the shop will be open -- it could be 10-2 one day and 6-6 another day. No one has decided what the store will sell, so ...
Views: 2538(1 vote) - Boxing it Up for Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Nancy FennIf there’s one thing your introverted child would like for Christmas more than anything else in the whole world, it’s a room with a door that closes. It’s not as simple as asking for one. And by the way, a closet will do and even a big box as you’ll see. That’s how strong the need is for an ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Maya FrostLast week, as I was standing in the checkout line of my local grocery store, I found myself staring at the dozen or so magazines on display. As I gazed upon the various photos and headlines praising or trashing the celebrity du jour, I got to thinking. What kind of celebrity would Socrates ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - How To Entertain A Thought - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Maya FrostAfter studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an ...
Views: 5248(1 vote) - THE EXCUSE BUSTER - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Tom VenutoAfter being in the fitness and weight loss industries for over 15 years now, I’ve heard so many different excuses for not training consistently or eating properly, I could fill a veritable “excuse encyclopedia!” Do you know what an excuse really is? An excuse is when you rationalize (“ration ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - PLAYING TETRIS WITH TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Dave ShieldsThere I was, running around trying to juggle umpteen items and doing only a fair job of it at best. There was my therapy business, and I have been putting big pieces into place to add coaching to my business along with having to prepare a presentation for an annual convention. Then ...
Views: 5644(2 votes) - A Dream Inside of YOU - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Danish AhmedI know it's hard to look up sometimes. I know it's hard when everything is on your mind. It's hard to play what some could call a game. When we can't even quit the game we chose to play. But dreams come true... When you have people who believe in you. Dreams can come to life... Your heart knows ...
Views: 1888(3 votes) - Choice vs. Decision - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Danish AhmedWho is in charge of my life? If I was in charge, would I not achieve at least those things that are attainable through effort? It's one thing to give away to destiny and unknown forces, those things where other forces have say, but what about those things that simply require effort? Is it ...
Views: 8220(3 votes) - Build Rapport Through Buzzwords - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2003 from Ronnie NijmehWhat if I told you that you could be more influential and powerful and all you'll have to remember one simple thing? To persuade your people, all you have to do is: "Cook their favorite meal before they're hungry..." You're thinking, "What? Sure buddy, that makes no sense!" Well hang on, ...
Views: 2435(1 vote) - THE UNSPOKEN SECRET THAT MURDERS SUCCESS - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2003 from Mark ThompsonThere is a problem with the majority of success minded individuals way of approaching success. It^s not a complex problem, but the intensity of it is enormous. What I mean is most people have a success block or barrier that hinders any action for victory. The solution, however, is simple. ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Giving and Prosperity - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2003 from Bryan HallTake a look around you. Take a LOOK at your LIFE! What do you notice? Try this on for size ... As a world community of ONE people, we are continuously evolving, as is the Earth we live on. We are constantly changing, growing, and sharing in the energies that bond us in being-ness. Now, ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from David LeonhardtWhoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps" should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included a drop-in on several screenings of "A Star Is Born" at the late-show theatre, right near Mama's Breast (all night milk bar) and Papa's Gas Station ("We burp you on your ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Do you want to dance? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Marguerite TennierDo you want to dance? I do ballroom dancing. It has become my favorite form of indoor exercise. It's a wonderful form of aerobic - a couple of salsa, mambo and cha-cha-cha do get the heart moving and it's a great way to clear the mind. And music lifts my soul. Sometimes, I trip on my own two ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - How to Make 3 Wonderfully Easy Winter Skin Toners - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Danielle SimsCold weather is on its way and the winter season is just around the corner. What does this mean to your skin? Cold weather can be damaging to your skin. If your face is not properly protected, it can dry out, crack, and wrinkle! It is imperative to have a good moisturizer. But do we need a toner ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Massage for the Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMassage can be effective to not only maintain health, but to even regain some functions that seem lost forever. One of the best prevention to most issues that Mature adults face is incorporating massage into their weekly regime. Geriatric Massage can increase blood circulation, combat ...
Views: 3703(1 vote) - Success Principles - by Principle I: Attitude
Tip 1: Look for the Positive Side
An important lesson to learn in life, as well as in the sales profession, is that everything that happens to us is for a reason. I suggest there is a positive reason for everything that happens to us. It may not always be as obvious as we ...
Views: 1995 - Discipleship: Created to become like Christ - by You were created to become like Christ.
From the very beginning, God's plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. This is your destiny and the third purpose of your life. God announced this intention at creation: "Then God said, 'Let us make human beings in our image and likeness'" ...
Views: 6728 - Fellowship: you were formed for God's family - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Rick WarrenGod wants a family, and he created you to be a part of it. This is one of God's purposes for your life, which he planned before you were born. The entire Bible is the story of God building a family who will love him, honor him and reign with him forever. Because God is love, he treasures ...
Views: 9940(1 vote) - Ministry: Designed to make a difference - by You were put on earth to make a contribution.
You weren't created just to consume resources -- to eat, breathe and take up space. God designed you to make a difference with your life. This is one of God's purposes for your life, and it's called your "ministry" -- or service.
The Bible ...
Views: 3104 - Mission: You were made for a mission - by God is at work in the world, and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission. Jesus said, "In the same way that You gave Me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world" (John 17:18, Msg).
God wants you to have both a ministry in the body of Christ and a ...
Views: 4644 - What on earth am I here for? - by Most people struggle with three basic issues in life. The first is the issue of existence: "Why am I alive?" The second is the issue of significance: "Does my life matter?" And the third is the issue of intention: "What is my purpose?" The answers to all three are found in understanding God's ...
Views: 3472 - Worship: Planned for God's pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Rick WarrenYou were planned for God's pleasure. The moment you were born into the world, God was there as an unseen witness, smiling at your birth. He wanted you alive, and your arrival gave him great pleasure. God did not need to create you, but he chose to create you for his own enjoyment. You exist for ...
Views: 13028(2 votes) - Little Things Mean A Lot - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2003 from Tim OngIntroduction Each day, in the news, we read about the merging of companies, banks and multinational corporations into ever bigger entities. As they grew bigger, they gain more leverage, more control, and greater monopoly of the markets, thus assuring the slow but steady demise of small ...
Views: 2880(1 vote) - 8 Ways to Get More Email Addresses On Your List ... Today - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Cynthia SmithWhether you've got 100 or 100,000 people on your email list, chances are you can optimize your web page to better feature and promote your ezine. Here's a few ways to capture more customers and leads - without having to increase your traffic. Give Something (Or a Few Things Away) Studies show ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Did you forget to say goodbye? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Ridgely GoldsboroughAfter a rugged yesterday, I got up this morning at 4:30 AM to catch a flight. Alison and I had another tiff, followed by the disconnect that polarized us through the night, backs turned to each other, thick sleepless air full of troubled dreams. I shuffled through the dark before dawn, a ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Alzheimer's, Memory Loss and Beta Amyloid. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Larry Richards - Biotrex Vitamins ProprietorThe effect of the buildup of beta amyloid in the brain, caused by a variation of a gene known as CYP46, is memory loss better known as Alzheimer's. People who suffer from Alzheimer's more often have high levels of beta amyloid which collect in clumps, called senile plaques in the brain. Most ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Excerpt from Herb Cohen’s book “Negotiate This! By Caring But Not T-H-A-T Much” - by Setting Objections
Before you even contact the other side, think about your interests and concerns and what’s really important to you. This is necessary so you can formulate a content goal, which should be specific, precise, and measurable. It’s the what (substance) that you wish to attain in ...
Views: 3806(2 votes) - Exercise Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Mark ThompsonOur world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Exercise Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Mark ThompsonOur world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Mission Possible - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Gail Pursell Elliottc2003 Gail Pursell Elliott Tashi Delay is a Tibetan phrase that people use to greet one another. Translated it means, "I honor the greatness in you." If each of us greeted the people we encounter by first honoring the greatness in them, we would have to stop and look for it. We would have ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Make Up Excuses Why You Can - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDWe all have excuses as to why we can't do something. Ask anyone and they can give you a million excuses why it can't be done, why they haven't moved forward on their goals, and on and on. Making up excuses takes a lot of energy and time. So since, as humans, we seem to enjoy making up excuses, I ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - STILLNESS SPEAKS - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2003 from Eckhart TolleBy Josh Max Josh Max is a writer and musician in New York City. This interview was conducted October 18, 2003 at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. JM: I’d like to talk about your transformation at age 29, where you say your personality was erased. Many people spend their lives ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Copywriting Makeover: It’s Not About YOU, It’s About THEM - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I’ve always loved scented candles. They help create a cozy atmosphere. They give you a relaxed feeling. And - most importantly - they make your home smell wonderful! So, naturally, I was excited when I was approached to rewrite the index (front) page ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Massage Your Mind!: How to Entertain a Thought - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2003 from Maya FrostAfter studying scores of great thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci, I think I've stumbled upon what really set them apart from the rest of the folks living (and thinking) at the same time. It's remarkably simple. They learned how to entertain a thought. Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an ...
Views: 5391(2 votes) - There Are No Accidents - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2003 from Paul“The heavens themselves, the planets and this center, Observe degree, priority and place Office and custom, in all line of order “ – Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, Act I, sc. 3, 1.85 “There are no accidents.” - Alan Walter Everything you did today, everything you have ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - The similarities between Aikido and NLP - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2003 from Charlie BadenhopThis article was written with my dual perspective as an Aikido instructor, and as a certified trainer in NLP. Aikido is a martial art that can help a person achieve a greater sense of relaxation and well-being, grace, balance, compassion, and overall awareness. The principles of Aikido ...
Views: 2635(3 votes) - Pamper Your Skin - Make Easy Lotion - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2003 from Danielle SimsYears ago I found out how incredible easy it is to make lotion. It is so inexpensive and organic that I wondered why anyone would even consider spending a dime on the chemical rich lotions on the market. Besides I had an added incentive, I have eczema, so I am extremely sensitive to what I put ...
Views: 2761(2 votes) - Coping With Your Abuser - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2003 from Sam VakninHow to cope with your abuser? Sometimes it looks hopeless. Abusers are ruthless, immoral, sadistic, calculated, cunning, persuasive, deceitful - in short, they appear to be invincible. They easily sway the system in their favor. Here is a list of escalating countermeasures. They represent the ...
Views: 1908(2 votes) - Winning Sales Strategies of Top Performers - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barbara SanfilippoTo achieve the critical edge over your competition, consider these seven sales strategies of top performers. ATTRACT BUSINESS TO YOUImagine being flooded with phone calls and emails from hot prospects requesting information on your products and services. Top performers have a philosophy that ...
Views: 5752(2 votes) - 10 Career Success Strategies for Lesbian Women Strategy #1 - Do You Know the Way to U.S.P.? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barb ElginMy father always told me, 'find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life'. - Jim Fox Consider the Fox quote a starting point for your job or career search and ask yourself these questions: How can I find work that both: - gives me the feelings and experiences I most ...
Views: 2632(2 votes) - DREAM BIG! What's The Best That Can Happen? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barbara Sanfilippo(Excerpted from Barbara's latest book) If you've ever had a pleasant daydream or seen yourself in a scene you created, you have what it takes to dream big. The key question is, do you believe and expect to get it? Or do you dismiss it as idle ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - "FORE"giveness - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Lisa Hepner“FORE”giveness An ephiphany about relationships at Hole #7 I had just walked away from a clearly one-sided relationship in which I was ready for a commitment, and my partner wasn’t.. We had been off and on and I had tried and tried. He was younger than I, and didn’t want a commitment. The ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - Grieving your Losses - by What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us so much? Is it the heavy duty emoting that we have to do to get through our suffering? Is it the fear we have about opening ourselves to all this pain? Because, let's face it, it's hard down there, in the land of grieving where all those emotions toss ...
Views: 1047(2 votes) - Healing the Soul of America - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Marianne Williamson"Within the next ten years, America will experience a renaissance or a catastrophe. Something is going to happen to take us back to who we are. We have lost our spiritual rudder, and without it we have neither individual nor collective wisdom. Our culture has lost its sense of sacred connection ...
Views: 2104(2 votes) - Has Everyone in Your Office Been Grafted, So There's No More Evolving? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Susan DunnHas everyone in your office been grafted so there’s no more evolving? Let’s say the “party line” is demanded of everyone, like a graft on a plant, so eventually everyone’s thinking the same way. New people are hired, chosen to be as similar to the old as possible, and then they get grafted. ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - What Are You Telling Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2003 from Nancy Bishop"If you cannot be a poet, be the poem."~ David Carradine Autumn in New England is a sensual experience. Wood-smoke fires fill the night sky with ghostly images. The air is scented with ready-to-pick apples and burning oak from hearth fires. Maple trees don their cloaks of red, orange and yellow ...
Views: 2102(2 votes) - 4 Simple Steps for Reaching Your Goals - by Why is it that most people neve.r reach their goals? Why is it that those things you hold near and dea.r to your heart, the things that give you inspiration and hope, neve.r come true?
If you’re like I was a few short years ago, you’re probably stuck in the annual process of developing ...
Views: 2297(2 votes) - You Failed, So What: You Just Got One Step Closer to Success - by "Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." – Winston Churchill
I talk to and meet so many people who say they’ve tried and tried to lose weight or save money or start a part-time business and have stopped short of achieving their goals. The reasons ...
Views: 4944(2 votes) - Empty Your Bag of Excuses for the Last Time - by It’s time for me to take off the kid gloves and give it to you straight. Here goes…
You will NEVER achieve anything in your life if you don’t stop making excuses for why you’re not as wealthy as you would be or why you’re overweight or why you can’t find someone to share the rest of your life ...
Views: 1833(2 votes) - WHAT PROGRAM IS ON YOUR INNER TV? - by What’s playing on your inner TV? Your inner TV is the screen in your mind upon which you create various scenarios. Perhaps the channel is “Reliving the Past.” Maybe it’s “Controlling the Future.” Is your channel on “Obsessive Thinking” where you are ruminating over and over about a situation or ...
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