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- Let Go and Let God - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Cheryl SmithLet Go and Let God Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling ...
Views: 4893(3 votes) - Search Engine Optimization Spider Food - Five Simple Steps to Feed the Spiders - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Harry Connor JrSearch engine optimization is an endeavor that should be uppermost in the minds of any serious blogger or webmaster. Good search engine optimization is a daily application, that if applied at every instance of opportunity will return an increase of traffic and a decrease of page ranking for your ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - 5 Common Excuses to NOT Donate to Charity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from James LeGrandDuring our daily lives or in the midst of extraordinary circumstances, we often come upon worthy causes to donate to. However, because of one of any number of reasons we fail to make the donation. When you give even a little bit to an organization that helps others, you are making a positive ...
Views: 6983(1 vote) - Know the Meeting Point to Understand All Problems - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from David SamuelAs long as there is more than one thing involved in any situation, and there always is, they have a point at which they meet. This meeting point is often overlooked or simply not recognized that it exists, and so problems are difficult to solve and conflicts grow because the true cause is not ...
Views: 1423 - Hangover? You Are Dehydrated! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestThere is one primary reason to stay completely away from alcoholic beverages of any sort. Alcohol is incredibly dehydrating. The human body requires a high level of hydration to operate properly. Estimates on the percentage of water in the human body runs from 60% up to around 75%. Most ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Twelve Secrets of Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Bobby GarrettHere I will share with you my policies, which I call, The Twelve Secrets of Wealth. Wealth Secret No.1 Watch Whichever Way the Crowd is going and Go in the Opposite Direction. Ninety five per cent of the population aged 65 are dead, dead broke, or on the pension, so why would you want to go ...
Views: 1013(3 votes) - Identifying Body Pain Types for Faster Relief - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Mark WileyIf there were one reason why some people experience faster results with body pain relief than others, I would say it is choosing the proper method of pain relief. The proper method is best chosen only after the type of pain has been identified. Why? Because not all pain is caused by the same ...
Views: 1180 - Four Secrets to Highly Effective Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Eric MulfordHaving a marketing plan is a key to the success of your business. Failing to plan can lead to the rapid failure of your business. I'm going to share with you four secrets to highly effective marketing. But first we need to understand that... Marketing is building a path to your business so ...
Views: 1694(12 votes) - Are There Moral Responsibilities to Leading? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from John McGinnThe role of the authentic transformational leader has been closely associated with that of the moral leader. Krishnan demonstrated through his research a significant and positive relationship between all five transformational leadership characteristics—idealized influence attributed, idealized ...
Views: 3086 - If You Want Things The Way They Were… - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Michael BeckIf you long for "the good old days" the way they were a couple of years ago, then things have to change. I'm not talking about the economy or the politicians. I'm talking about us and our business. If we want to regain the success of days past, then we need to change our marketing and how ...
Views: 1441 - How To Turn Off The Cancer Switch - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn the world of medical fears, few things rank as high as cancer. For many people, a cancer diagnosis challenges their view of themselves as a “healthy person.” Fortunately, many cancers are curable. You can survive cancer and be healthy. Cancer Biology 101 A basic understanding of how ...
Views: 1356(4 votes) - 5 Steps to Youthfullness and Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinThere are yoga centers and studios from across America offering introductory classes about the style of yoga that they teach. Some of the styles are Bikram Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Kripalu Yoga, Hatha Yoga and many more. Free classes are offered sometimes, gift certificates ...
Views: 2787(4 votes) - Alternate Nostril Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinDr. Oz shared with the public this January, a show on the techniques for alternative healing which included Reiki and alternate nostril breathing, sanskrit Anuloma Viloma. Alternate nostril breathing is for balancing the left and right sides of the brain. The left side of the brain is for ...
Views: 3339(4 votes) - Insuring Your Car is an Absolute Must - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Lynne CampbellMaintaining car insurance is a requirement of most states. Yet, even if your state does not require that you carry insurance, it is still a great idea to have this protection. Getting into an accident can destroy your budget overnight if you don't have proper insurance. As rates go down and ...
Views: 1311 - The Key to Meditating - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinThe key to meditating is to focus on the breath. The mind has to follow your command and nothing else when you focus on the inhale and exhale. It cannot focus on doing two things at once. Breathing in a seated comfortable position on the floor or chair, if you cannot manipulate sitting ...
Views: 2211(2 votes) - All you really Own is your Character - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Tina CrumpackerDecember 1, 1974, I was 22 years old and about to give birth to my first child, a little girl already named Maegan. After many hours of hard labor and asking for pain relief I was given a spinal block for anesthesia at the very end of the birth process. The OB/GYN administered it himself ...
Views: 2441(10 votes) - Life Insurance No Medical, No Physical Or Doctors Exam - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Donald LusanIt is really no mystery why life insurance no medical has become so desired by term insurance buyers. They simply seek the easiest way to buy their policies. There is the occasional desperate person who tries to get over on the life insurance company but these individuals are wasting their ...
Views: 1306 - ***Boost Your Immune System With Probiotics - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Institute for Vibrant Living – www.ivlproducts.comThe demand for probiotics has more than tripled in the last five years as millions of consumers and medical professionals have come to realize the substantial benefits they provide to intestinal balance and the immune system. Probiotics are the “good bacteria” that occur naturally in the ...
Views: 1968(2 votes) - How to Network When You Hate to Network - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanWhether you’re starting out in a career or transitioning into a new endeavor, one truth remains: If you think that hard work alone will move you up the company ladder, think again. It’s relationships –the ones you have with your manager and coworkers (present and past), clients and more – that ...
Views: 919 - Niche or Die - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Kathy Jo Slusher-HaasWhen coaches resist to niche, they resist success. Most coaches who struggle do so because they have no defined niche. They fear they will limit themselves if they do. They don't want to be confined to one type of coaching. Many coaches wait for a niche to find them, wanting to see what comes ...
Views: 1412 - The Dreaded Question - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Michelle WardDo any of these exchanges sound familiar, fellow creative? Them: “So…what do you do?” You: “I’m an Executive Assistant.” (leaves out that you’re a certified life coach & kicks ass at it & won’t be an Executive Assistant for much longer) or Them:”So…what are you up to?” You: “Uh….Well, I ...
Views: 783 - The Benefits of Music Therapy Using Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Daniel RichardLife is good, but for some people life could be better. This article will show the benefits of music therapy using binaural beats, that helps relieve stress and anxiety, to help make your day a little better. Music therapy or binaural beats have been around for a long time, over 170 years. ...
Views: 4732(3 votes) - Closing your Mind to Negativity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Albert GaroliMany experts will provide various ways for people to think, act and speak positively about themselves as a form of auto-suggestion. If you walk the walk and talk the talk you become what you put out. Express positivity and you will feel good about yourself and a constant upward ...
Views: 1680(15 votes) - Re-establishing Motivation in Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Albert GaroliGoals are a crucial factor for achievement and success. They are the general guidelines we use to maintain focus in our work and persist enthusiastically in what we do. They are usually long-term ambitions with global visions and are composed of smaller objectives we aim for to reach the goals ...
Views: 2564(7 votes) - Try - How That One Simple Word Can Disempower You - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshI am sure you have heard someone say: Well, I tried. To TRY is a cop-out. It's an escape hatch. Try is one word that I would like you to remove from your vocabulary, unless you are talking about a legal trial. When we promise to do something by saying that we'll try, we're setting ...
Views: 3862(4 votes) - Should I Promote My Top Gun To Sales Manager - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Robert WeeseMany companies continue to make a critical error when they are looking internally to promote someone to the role of sales manager. All too often they take their best sales person and try and make them the sales manager with disastrous results. Your best person is no longer selling, profits ...
Views: 1297 - Is Boring Killing You. 5 Steps To A Better Sales Presentation - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Robert WeeseWell that’s an hour of my life that was painful. No I didn’t have a dentist appointment or spend 60 minutes on the treadmill. I attended a webinar that would put an ADHD sufferer to sleep. Come on business people, are you not getting this? If you can’t create energy or excitement when you ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Detecting Deceivers: How to determine if someone is lying to you - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshIf I said that everyone lies and deceives a bit, would you agree? Well, it’s true, believe me! There are five ways to detect that people are lying. 1. How you feel. Firstly, trust your gut feelings. All of us are hard-wired to detect danger and deceit. This survival mechanism is largely ...
Views: 5150(13 votes) - Decorating a Green Home with Bamboo - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Veronica SmithBamboo is a wonderful alternative to traditional hardwood. One of the Earth's most versatile grasses, it is fast growing, readily renewable, and can be harvested selectively without the destructive types of methods used when cutting down trees. It is the fastest growing of all the woody plants, ...
Views: 1770(2 votes) - Home Office Does Your Customer Really Care - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Robert WeeseMany business people, specifically those just starting out that previously worked out of a “bricks & mortar location are nervous about letting clients find out they wok from a home office. First they don’t know what to say when someone requests a meeting at their office and then there is ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Frustrated With Your Job Search - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Robert WeeseI received this note from a friend & business associate who is currently hunting for a new senior sales management position. Karen wrote this after attending a networking meeting for job seekers a few years ago and coming away with the impression that many people believe all you have to do is ...
Views: 1959(2 votes) - Caution! Child Under Construction: Getting it right the first time - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshA friend of mine is a construction contractor specializing in tiles. During a recent conversation, he was complaining that his previous job was problematic because it was a renovation rather than new construction. When he removed old walls and plumbing, he uncovered many examples of shoddy work ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - Organize your Menus and Cooking Schedule - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Maya WillisBusy schedules can make it difficult to plan weekly menus that are quick, easy, nutritious and economical. If you are trying to cook every evening for your family to save money and eat better, a little planning can go a long way towards keeping things simple. Sale Items One of the best ways to ...
Views: 2858(1 vote) - Feng Shui Gardening Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jessica AckermanUsing feng shui techniques in your outdoor gardens will not only increase your enjoyment of your yard, but will also attract positive energy to your home. Size is not important when planning a feng shui garden, because your focus is going to be on adding traditional feng shui elements to your ...
Views: 3545(1 vote) - How to Avoid Internet Marketing “Systems” Scams and Find the Truth - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Gerald LaceyIf you’re thinking of making some extra cash on the Internet by learning how to do Internet Marketing, then buyer beware! There are literally thousands of scams out there promising their prospects the world and delivering absolutely zero results. These so-called “systems” are created from ...
Views: 3609(2 votes) - It's Not the Circumstances, It's Us - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI recently read a great quote from Ben Franklin that I hadn’t seen before. He said, “Joy doesn’t exist in the world, it exists in us.” While the quote was new to me, the concept wasn’t. However, as I began to think it more, I realized that even though I “understand” this wisdom and do my best ...
Views: 1637(5 votes) - Are You Choosing to Survive or Thrive During These Times? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Rochelle Togo-FigaEven with everything we've been hearing about the economy, people are still spending money. I stood in line to buy my chai latte at Starbucks...people were buying expensive coffee! I stood in line at the supermarket waiting to buy my groceries...people's carriages were filled to the top with ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - How to Create a Cover Letter to Boost Your Resume - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryNo matter how powerful your resume is, you still cannot land on the best possible job for you if your cover letter is not there, or is not doing its job. Similar to writing a proposal letter, the process to create a cover letter has dos and don’ts. A cover letter is your one shot chance to get ...
Views: 1271(3 votes) - The Frequency of Wow - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Carl BozemanChildren experience "wow" constantly. Everything is big and wonderful but as they are conditioned, by parents, teachers and other influential people in their lives, over and over, the "wows" become fewer and farther between. We are reminded by Jesus to be as little children not because they are ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Thinking Out A Great Job Search Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you're looking for a job, you might think that a good strategy is to wait and see what develops, and trust that fate will bring you the career that you want. But usually, job seekers who take this approach miss out while more focused job seekers score great opportunities. There’s ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Cheat Sheet : REAL Appreciative TeamBuilding Activities To create REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACES - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleREAL Appreciative team building is the new rage for smart business. Gone are most of the games, people used to call "team building activities". Smart companies are now looking for sustainable results, beyond team motivational talks, that they know don't last. Appreciative Inquiry in Team ...
Views: 4848(4 votes) - 3 Simple Steps To Coach Youth Soccer - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Andre BotelhoPermit me a straight question. To coach youth soccer, what 3 things can a coach do? Before you answer this question, it is important to know that youth soccer is all about letting the kids have fun. The concentration should be on turning the drills into enjoyable exercises so that the players ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - How to Housebreak a Puppy – Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Cameron CarterWhen you get a new puppy, it's important to start housetraining them the day they come home. People commonly wait because they're so excited for those first few days, but this is starting off right away with bad habits that can be difficult to fix later. Several potty training techniques ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - On Love & Consciousness in Action - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Christophe HorvathThis is my summary of the philosophy behind consciousness coaching: "Consciousness, the observer, is our True Self. Being fully present to our highest aspirations and greatest dreams as human beings, we can take action and have impact on the reality around us, independent of our thinking and ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - So Many Self Help Books... So Little Change - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Willie HortonI spent a couple of hours recently with a client for whom basically everything has gone wrong over the last couple of years – marriage in a mess, business heading down the tubes, in the middle of a couple of court actions, finances shot – and, seemingly no way out. However, the very first thing ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Are You Getting What You're Worth? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Rochelle Togo-FigaIt’s not uncommon as an entrepreneur to get stopped when it comes to charging what you’re worth. There’s always a time during the meeting with the prospect that the prospect will ask you “How much are your fees?” For many entrepreneurs, this is where you freeze. You may have thoughts like ...
Views: 896(2 votes) - Life & Time - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Athena KapantasToday I realized that life lives within time and so we have to treat time with respect and not squander it. I was reflecting on the fact that we all have a battery" so to speak with a certain amount of energy. If we are not careful we can waste most of it on unnecessary, irrelevant and ...
Views: 1261(2 votes) - Property Investment For Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Joe HicksWant to have your own property but cannot decide if this is a good investment or not? No worries. Property owners have been there and done that too. Let's face it, choosing what kind of business to get into is not an overnight decision. People say that investing in a property is a ...
Views: 782(2 votes) - 7 Key Steps to Closing Every Sale - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Rochelle Togo-FigaWhen a client tells me they’re not bringing in the sales they want, one of the first questions I ask is “Are you asking for the business?” Their response is either “No, I don’t know what to say” or “What if I ask and they’re not interested”? Well, if you don’t ask, you’ll never know where you ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - 6 Strategies to Increase Your Sales NOW - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Rochelle Togo-FigaNow is the time to become a "smart" entrepreneur about your business by doing more not less. What I mean by "doing more" is increasing your sales and marketing efforts. Instead of pulling back as many entrepreneurs are currently doing, beat out your competitors by finding new ways to stay ...
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