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- All About The Importance Of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you try to apply for a job, your objective is to pass the exams and interview to get accepted. When an athlete runs a triathlon, his primary aim is to defeat his competitors and win. When someone engages in a fitness program, there’s a certain weight goal that he or she wants to meet. As ...
Views: 1657 - Zen Meditation: Awakening The True Nature - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWith our increasingly becoming progressive and complex society, it is indeed irrefutable that change remains constant and irrevocable. With this constancy, though, another pursuit that transcends time and change is the human endeavor of searching for peace and happiness. Throughout the ages, ...
Views: 1309 - How to Manage Difficult Personalities in Your Meetings - A Few Facilitation Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dana BrownleeManager Sherry Martin couldn’t stop thinking about her last team meeting as she walked down the hall towards her office. Her problem in a nutshell boiled down to three really difficult personalities that continually recurred on her team. These personalities were indeed a cancer not just ...
Views: 6089 - The Project Manager's Guide to Dealing With Difficult Sponsors - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dana BrownleePart of the challenge that the Project Manager faces is the reality of having to serve so many different stakeholders and sometimes being pulled in very different directions. We’re often taught that our “sponsor” is the person who is the champion of the effort. Indeed, they are often the one ...
Views: 1529 - Poor Affiliates Can Still Enjoy Affiliate Revenue Programs - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraPoor affiliates can still enjoy affiliate revenue programs Not everyone who wants to become an affiliate has enough resources to finance an affiliate marketer’s career. Becoming an internet marketer does not necessarily require a huge amount of initial investment to determine successful ...
Views: 1255 - How to Reduce Your Stress in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Diana FletcherStress is wearing us out and wearing us down. Every day stress causes people to have headaches, stomach problems, neck and back aches, disrupted sleep—and the list goes on and on. Stress is responsible for missed days of work, diabetes, mobility problems, high blood pressure, heart problems, and ...
Views: 1612 - Forgiveness: Are You Brave Enough to Make this Choice? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Diana FletcherWhat is forgiveness? What does that actually mean? Forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. It is the act of letting go. It doesn’t mean that you deny that there was a wrong done or DENY that you or someone else was hurt. It means you choose to let go and ...
Views: 2422 - Save on Taxes - How to Stop Uncle Sam From Grabbing Your Hard Earned Money - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Thomas QuinlinSo you want to know how to save on taxes? I understand how you feel. In fact, it's been my mission for years to help my clients and myself save on taxes. Read on to find out how to pay as little as legally possible. The reason for my interest in saving on taxes: I've been there myself. ...
Views: 874 - Simple Ways to Prevent Sinus Infection - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsIf you want to prevent sinus infection, there are a number of simple ways that you can do so. There is no need to stress yourself, and you are not required to learn about them too much. But you do have to be faithful in performing the preventive steps that work for you, or else sinus infection ...
Views: 1409 - Do You Have Beliefs About Weight Loss That Don't Serve You? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jan TincherI've never recommended pills to lose weight. I think you can lose weight safely without ingesting them. Why? Well, many times, stress causes weight gain. And what is the reason for stress? Would you believe it is your beliefs? What is your belief? Your thoughts. If you ...
Views: 1391 - Successful Marketing is All About the Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Loren FogelmanDo you know what your gifts are, your special talent? Is there something you love to do so much, you would do it for free? Whatever that gift is, you are the only one doing it. There might be other’s who do similar things, but no one is doing it quite the way you are. Your perceptions and your ...
Views: 1194 - Wealth Management and the Successful Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ron HollandThat’s a great question, what makes a successful entrepreneur and how do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Does wealth management play a big part? Over the years I have met many successful entrepreneurs and I have studied what makes them successful ...
Views: 3058(2 votes) - A World of Attitudes - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from kodwo brumponHello, let me welcome you to the world of attitudes. It is a world of mirrors, where the way you define yourself positively reflects on you. It mirrors itself in your thoughts and actions. It forms your posture and affects your world view. Your attitude is the fragrance you leave behind ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Can a Master Mind Program Help Your Business? How to Find the Right One - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Kendall SummerHawkWhen I’m asked about the one thing I did to leap my business from frustrating five figures to over a million dollars in just three short years, my answer is always, “I joined a Master Mind!” Reason is, before I was in a Master Mind I let myself get bogged down with the details of running my ...
Views: 807 - Start With a Bang, and Other Tools to Intrigue Your Reader - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ina HillebrandtIn the first article in this series, we visited tools to help you get started, and move out of a block. There are many more coming in my next book, "How to Write Your Memoirs...The Toolbox Edition." In this article, we'll focus on ideas to kick your writing style up a notch. TIPS ON GOOD ...
Views: 2654 - Consistency - The Secret to Vibrant Health - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Tina ChristieBe Consistent It's all about consistency. Whatever you do consistently will make a big difference in your life and your health and whatever you do inconsistently or sporadically will either make a small difference or no difference at all in your life. Do Healthy Things Consistently and ...
Views: 2053(2 votes) - Good Conversation Starters: Questions that Get Conversations Rolling - by Making conversation, or "small talk", at a party, work function or other social event can sometimes be frustrating. There is a skill and an art to speaking with people in a casual or fun way.
Avoid those awkward conversational lulls with these tips and sample conversation starters. ...
Views: 2271 - The True Secret for Creating Sustainable Change in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Darla LeDouxPut down the pen, cut the typing, and stop clipping images out of magazines! Don't create another goal, intention, or resolution until you read further. Attempting to set goals or resolving to do something new without this secret is like trying to draw without a clean slate. The secret is... ...
Views: 2088 - Come to the Edge... - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Natalie ManorCome to the Edge by Guillaume Apollinaire “Come to the edge.” he said. “We can't. We're afraid.” they said. “Come to the edge.” he said. “We can't. We will fall!” they said. “Come to the edge.” he said. And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. This poem is a favorite of ...
Views: 1237 - Becoming a Black Belt in Business - Salesmanship and the Tenants of Tae Kwon Do - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael GarzaWhat can a sales person, marketer or business person learn from the martial arts? The answer: A lot! There are five tenants that make up the core of Tae Kwon Do. These tenants are: -Courtesy -Integrity -Perseverance -Self Control -Indomitable Spirit This article is the first in a ...
Views: 1388(3 votes) - 5 Tips to Handle Conflict - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Rhonda NeelyDo you find yourself arguing more and more? Would you like to turn your arguing into communicating? Here are 5 tips to help you out. 1. First and foremost, build your relationship with God. When your relationship with God is strong, very little can cause conflict in your life. 2. ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - How to Achieve Your Sales Targets in 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Kelley RobertsonI’m sure by now that you have established your sales targets for next year. If you haven’t I suggest that you get cracking and do it now. Time is slipping past! If you have set your targets, congratulations! Here are 10 things you can do to achieve those goals. 1. Invest time prospecting for ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - Is This Accident Your Fault? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Rebecca MoreheadHave you ever been in a car accident? It is not a pleasurable experience and it could result in considerable damages and injuries to you or someone else. I bring this topic up because it has become interesting to me to observe the different ways that we drive our vehicles and how it could affect ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - Internet Marketing Promotion: 5 Steps to Success - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Carla BaldockWith self employment rising daily, the competitive landscape of internet marketing promotions becomes more evident. But don't allow yourself to become disheartened as this provides a fantastic opportunity in your home business due to an increase in your target market. However, you need to ...
Views: 815(2 votes) - Internet Search Engine Optimization: 3 Ways to Rapidly Advance Your Rankings - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Carla BaldockYou will benefit hugely by increased targeted web traffic, sales and profits if you invest adequate focus and time into your search engine optimization plan. Apply these 3 basic, yet often over-looked internet search engine optimization principles and notice a remarkable difference to your ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - 5 Guidelines for Writing Internet Articles - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFor information seekers browsing the internet there are certain guidelines for writing every article author should followed to increase the appeal of their article. The internet also known as the information superhighway gives browsers many choices when looking for the information they seek. The ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Achieving A Fulfilling Life; Is It Possible ? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from fatima daEveryone always talks about living a fulfilling life or achieving one at minimum. The term fulfilling can be difficult because to one person with small children that might be fulfilling, while another person may not feel fulfilled until they have a million in the bank. Different things are ...
Views: 1054(5 votes) - 3 Time Efficient Article Marketing Tactics - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottArticle marketing is a very effective way of increasing your website traffic. If there is any downside to this particular online marketing strategy it is that it can be very time consuming. When you combine the time involved in doing article research, composing and then submitting your work to ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Write an Article Faster - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are times when you sit down to write an article that no matter what you do you just can not seem to get started. Even then as you finally eased on into the writing process the slightest distraction can bring any progress you are making to a grinding halt. When writing articles for ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - 3 Ideas for Improving Squeeze Page Conversions - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCollecting names on your squeeze page can sometimes seem like pulling teeth. For many different reasons visitors are reluctant to join any email opt in list presented to them on various squeeze pages. If you intend to build a list of email addresses for your business this reluctance needs to be ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - ***5 Factors That Can Affect the Health of Your Voice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever noticed that when you are extremely fatigued, your voice is much weaker than if you are energized? Not surprisingly, your vocal health is determined by the health of your entire body. Thus, if any of the following 5 factors are typical of your lifestyle, so too will the following ...
Views: 7277(2 votes) - Risk Inclination – How Do You Compare to Others - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickBased on Proprietary Research ________________________________________ Ever wonder how risk inclined you are? And how you compare to others? As a part of my book, The Power of Risk, I conducted some research on risk inclination. The research involved people self-assessing their ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - Making Up with Your Ex - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Andrew HunterIf you are like most people, you probably want to get your ex back after getting dumped. You find yourself wondering if it's even possible to ever get that relationship back. I want you to know, from personal experience, that it is absolutely possible. But Let me first warn you that this isn't ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - Family Energetics: It's not your fault you aren't getting better; finding hidden causes of our problems using EFT. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Deborah Donndelinger(This article assumes the reader is familiar with EFT. It was originally published in Gary Craig's newsletter in 2009.) I have come up with an approach for using EFT to resolve deep-seated problems rooted in our family history. (I call it Family Energetics). I am getting outstanding results ...
Views: 2121(2 votes) - What Extreme Sports Can Teach You About Work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickYour idea of extreme sports may be watching three football games at once at the local sports bar or playing more than eighteen holes of golf in a day. You may think there is nothing to learn from people who jump out of planes or hang off the sides of mountains. That would be wrong. While you ...
Views: 2846(6 votes) - How to Conquer Test Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Benjamin MossMany people suffer with test anxiety and its range of consequences. Some consequences are physical such as: rapid heart rate, shortness of breadth, and profuse perspiration. Some are emotional such as feeling ashamed, embarrassed, terrified and panicky. And some are substantial like failing a ...
Views: 2795(1 vote) - Freelancing Fees: How Much Should You Charge for Your Freelance Projects? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Angela ChavezOne of the most challenging aspects of being a freelancer is determining how to set your prices. 1. Your Expenses If your fee does not cover your business and living expenses then your going to have a tough time. The best way to determine how much you need to break even is to determine how ...
Views: 663(3 votes) - Questions Instead of Answers - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Marnie GreenPowerful and purposeful questions are an integral part of engaging employees in conversations about issues you can't solve on your own. You can't do it all yourself. As a manager, the input of your employees is vital to your ability to innovate, create, and in this current environment, survive. ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - How to Listen to Your Heart - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Sarah MariaFor me, 2010 will be the year of the heart. In the West, most people think of the mind as being the source of insight, wisdom, knowledge and guidance. People think that the mind is where they will find the answers to life’s most important questions; it is where they think they will discover ...
Views: 8251(3 votes) - Is a Mastermind Your Ticket to Business Success? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Karen WalkerMastermind groups are a growing phenomenon commonly used for problem-solving, inspiration and motivation. They are built on the foundation of trust, confidentiality and harmony. Masterminds are based on the basic philosophy that more can be accomplished in less time by working together. ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - 5 Tips For Brand New Freelancers - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Angela ChavezTimes are tough and many people are looking for alternative ways to earn additional income or to cut back spending. Every day more individuals are turning to freelancing as a solution to the challenges of our current economy.Many project managers, CEOs and entrepreneurs are delegating some of ...
Views: 607(1 vote) - The Real Cause of Stress - It Isn't What You Think - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Karen WalkerStress seems to be affecting everyone lately, more so than ever. Knowing what causes stress in the first place is the first step to reducing the amount of stress in your life. Here are some tips to combat stress and feel happier. So what is the real cause of stress - it isn't what you think ...
Views: 1590(3 votes) - HOW TO MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS WORK! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from JOYCE SCHWARZDo you know the best way to turn your New Year resolutions into reality? Create a visual map for 2010 by designing your own vision board as seen on Oprah and Larry King. Yes, a vision board enables you how to picture your success instead of just dreaming about it. YOUR VISION BOARD CAN ...
Views: 2682(2 votes) - Are you ready to live your best sex life? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Janie BehrSexuality is part of being human. Love and sexual intimacy contribute to healthy relationships, and to our overall happiness. There is an important correlation between overall health, overall lifestyle, and sexual satisfaction. In a recent study, researchers estimated that having intercourse ...
Views: 1617(2 votes) - ***The Buddha Was Not Enlightened - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Steven SashenAlright, let’s talk about the "E-Word," one of those combinations of letters that carries almost as much baggage as the c-word or the n-word, depending, of course, on who you hang with and what country you call home. People argue about this word; they criticize it; they make up stories about ...
Views: 2022(5 votes) - ***Meditation Problems - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Steven SashenOne of my friends is a Tibetan Buddhist monk. He’s an actual Tibetan born in Tibet, not an American who has converted to Tibetan Buddhism or learned Tibetan Buddhist meditation. If you’re actively involved with some religious or spiritual tradition, I recommend getting to know a ...
Views: 1821(3 votes) - ***Prayer Meditation – Fulfilling Your True Desires - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Steven SashenAre meditation and prayers the same thing? Some traditions use the words meditation and prayer interchangeably. You can find Jewish and Hindu and Catholic and Buddhist meditation practices that require the repetition or contemplation of a particular religious passage or concept. To ...
Views: 1542(3 votes) - The Dynamics of Change - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Janie BehrTeam Building: Winning Together Let's explore an action plan that transforms groups into teams. Creating a positive work environment, providing learning and growth opportunities, and developing creative incentive opportunities are priorities when building a company teamwork program that gets ...
Views: 1224(2 votes) - ***How to Overcome Problems in Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Steven SashenAfter teaching meditation to thousands of people, when I ask what sorts of problems they encounter with their practice, I hear the same three answers again and again. The problem I hear the most frequently is that people can't quiet their minds. They refer to having "monkey mind," or tell me, ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - ***Products that can Help Keep Your Kitchen Organized - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Get OrganizedKeeping your kitchen organized is a never ending task. It is a project that requires dedication and commitment. It might take you a couple of attempts at organizing before you think you have found the setup that works best for you. One of the ways to keep your kitchen organized is to take ...
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