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- The Story of My Life - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Danish AhmedI was born in Karachi, Pakistan at 10:00 PM on September 28, 1976. At least, that's what my parents tell me -- I really don't remember a thing before I was four years old. My first recollection is of myself in kindergarten being separated from everyone else. I didn't know why I was separated, ...
Views: 853 - Making $100 K in 10 days! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Danish AhmedFor 10 days in March, a small group of Toronto-area entrepreneurs is going to accomplish the seemingly impossible – create $100,000 out of nothing. 10 days starts Tuesday March 6, at 9 PM EST… Individually, they are all entrepreneurs living in and around Toronto. Regular folks. They love what ...
Views: 1135 - I Remember... - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2005 from Danish Ahmed"My life is perfect Because I accept it as it is." - Lenny Kravitz I remember not going out for recess in elementary school. I couldn't play tag or do any activities that required sight. Since my skin was sensitive to the sun, the school staff would allow me to stay indoors. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1306(2 votes) - Please Forgive Me... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Danish AhmedSometimes people say or do things that they later regret. We all make mistakes. Has someone ever wronged you? Have you forgiven them? Here's a beautiful 2-minute movie about forgiveness: Click http://www.ForgivenessMovie.com My life is busy and sometimes I work 13 hours in a day and get ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - What It's Like... - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2005 from Danish AhmedI know what it's like... I had times when I wasn't happy doing anything that I did. I did some great things, but I was never happy. All I knew is that I wanted to feel better, and whatever I did to try and feel better, didn't work. I felt horrible. Even though others thought I looked good, ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - WHO are YOU, really? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Danish AhmedWhat makes you, you? Think about that for a moment... There's probably a bunch of characteristics that come to your mind. Sometimes, the most basic of traits we overlook. For example, did you think about your gender, your ethnicity, or your age? We tend not to describe ourselves with these ...
Views: 1278(4 votes) - My JOURNEY of LOVE - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2005 from Danish AhmedBack in 1976, my family was living in Pakistan, where I was conceived. My dad had borrowed just enough money to fly himself to Canada. It took him four years before he could save up the money to fly my mom and my five siblings to Canada as well. So, I had absolutely no communication with my ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - The ART of CONVERSATION - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2005 from Danish AhmedThree Steps to The Art of Conversation Do you want to feel more love and connection in your life? One way to accomplish this is to have more conversations! It's that simple. Think about it... Have you ever been in elevator with a dozen people and nobody said a word to each other? Why do we ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - Honor Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2005 from Danish AhmedHonor Your Body! We've all heard how regular exercise is vital for good health and a well-balanced lifestyle. Now, how many of us have tried to lose weight, buff ourselves up, or join a fitness program, only to be disappointed by the lack of results we see? Maybe we do workout periodically, ...
Views: 959(3 votes) - Let's Talk About SEX - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2005 from Danish AhmedLet's talk about sex, baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about all the good things, And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex - Salt N Pepa (1992, Written by Herby Azor) - - - - - - - - - - Let's Talk About Sex... Sex can be an uncomfortable topic for some people. How are ...
Views: 1894(3 votes) - Your Most Important Decision of 2005 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2004 from Danish AhmedYour Most Important Decision of 2005 In the next couple of weeks, some of us will be thinking about what we really want for our lives in 2005, and some of won't be. Perhaps some of will make the time to write down a New Year's resolution. Your most important decision of 2005 will be your ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - Let the Season be Your Reason! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Danish AhmedI'm sitting on the subway across from a beautiful woman... I want to strike up a conversation, but my fears get the best of me. Then, this beautiful woman starts up a conversation with another person on the subway who is also a stranger to her (I eavesdropped on their conversation). Now I ...
Views: 1002(2 votes) - What's LOVE Got to Do with It? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhat’s Love Got to Do with It? Well, I got dumped... As a performer in the DECIDE urban musical, that is. I was having so much fun on stage, doing what I loved, and making a difference for people. Most importantly, I loved working with Stuart Knight, the director. How could he do ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - You have NO CHOICE - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2004 from Danish AhmedYou Have No Choice I wasn't having a good day. Let me tell you about the straw that broke the camel's back: I was in rehearsals for the Decide Show... We were watching a videotape of a previous show. I walked between the TV and VCR and tripped over the wire, almost causing the VCR to fall ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - The MEANING of LIFE - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2004 from Danish AhmedThe Meaning of Life Some people believe that I'm always a positive thinker. Well, I have "not-so-positive" thoughts just like anybody else. For example, on the date of the DECIDE anniversary show (an inspirational urban musical), I started having disempowering thoughts. I found out that we ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - Transforming Our Communities - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2004 from Danish AhmedHave you ever heard the phrases, "if you want love, give love" or "if you want joy, give joy?" Is it true? Does it work? It's difficult to quantify love or joy. However, there are other things that we can measure. Here's an example that relates this concept to networking: One of my good ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - There is NO TIME... - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Danish AhmedTime... doesn't really exist. Boredom... can be a gift. What do you want? When the time is gone, you'll wish you had it. Think big. You're much more than you're experiencing. Do now what you wish you would have done, looking back on now. Escape regret. It doesn't matter whether we live only ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - Discovering YOU CAN - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhat has people feel empowered? What has people make things happen? Choice. We become conscious of the options that are available to us, we pick something, and then we act upon that choice. It's simple, but it's not easy. Are you with me? Let's take a closer look at what we're talking ...
Views: 1034(3 votes) - Where is Your Life HEADED? - by Submitted on May 15, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhere is Your Life Headed? From Gangster Rap to Poetic Justice, to Ordinary Words... I remember sitting in a subway car on my way home from grade nine. I had an 88% average and I was making good money at my job, yet I was depressed out of my mind. I wasn't in a rush to get home -- I would ...
Views: 862 - Where is Your Life HEADED? - by Submitted on May 15, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhere is Your Life Headed? From Gangster Rap to Poetic Justice, to Ordinary Words... I remember sitting in a subway car on my way home from grade nine. I had an 88% average and I was making good money at my job, yet I was depressed out of my mind. I wasn't in a rush to get home -- I would ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Three Simple Steps to a Beautiful Day - by Submitted on May 01, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhat makes your day a great day? When you get an unexpected visit from that special someone, when pleasant surprises happen, or when serendipitous moments occur, things are great! How do you have a great day when you feel stressed, when activities become routine and mundane, or when your life ...
Views: 791 - Three Simple Steps to a Beautiful Day - by Submitted on May 01, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhat makes your day a great day? When you get an unexpected visit from that special someone, when pleasant surprises happen, or when serendipitous moments occur, things are great! How do you have a great day when you feel stressed, when activities become routine and mundane, or when your life ...
Views: 1019 - Three Simple Steps to a Beautiful Day - by Submitted on May 01, 2004 from Danish AhmedWhat makes your day a great day? When you get an unexpected visit from that special someone, when pleasant surprises happen, or when serendipitous moments occur, things are great! How do you have a great day when you feel stressed, when activities become routine and mundane, or when your life ...
Views: 747 - The THREE "C"'s of ASKING - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2004 from Danish Ahmed[This is a follow-up article to last week's issue on asking. If you haven't read it yet, you may want to view on our homepage, http://www.ordinarywords.com.] Does asking really work? Is it "that" simple? Did you try it? Some people tried it on me! A few subscribers wrote and asked me if I ...
Views: 1484(5 votes) - Please read this... It will mean a lot to me. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2004 from Danish AhmedPlease read this... It will mean a lot to me. Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Now, why do you think this means a lot to me? Take a moment and think about it. What got you to start reading this? If you don't read "every" issue, what got you to start reading this ...
Views: 1366(3 votes) - --> Time <-- - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2004 from Danish Ahmed--> Time <-- “Aren't you beginning to feel time gaining on you? It's like a predator. It's stalking you. You can try to outrun it with doctors, medicines, new technologies but in the end, time is going to hunt you down and make the kill.” - Soran, Star Trek: Generations Time. It’s our ...
Views: 1176(2 votes) - The SIX Common Myths in Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2004 from Danish AhmedMythology can be intriguing to study. The stories that are portrayed in myths may be fictional, but there is usually some truth that has allowed the story to be passed down from generation to generation. That's what "myths" are -- they are not completely true or completely false. Here we will ...
Views: 1075(3 votes) - VALENTINE SPECIAL: Intimacy, Chemistry, Love & Desire - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2004 from Danish AhmedIntimacy, Chemistry, Love & Desire What is intimacy? I think it's about being ourselves with each other. When we can be completely free, to say whatever we want - no matter how personal or sensitive - then there is intimacy. What is chemistry? I think it's when people feel a certain ...
Views: 1241(3 votes) - FEAR FACTORS: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2004 from Danish AhmedFear Factors: 4 Simple Steps to Feel the Fear...And Do It Anyway! 1. Feel It. This can be the most difficult step. It's natural to want to get past our fear and not feel any anxiety. In our attempts to "overcome" fear, we tend to sometimes ignore it or suppress it... That doesn't always ...
Views: 3193(3 votes) - Got the HOLIDAY BLUES? -- Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Danish AhmedDon't Get the Holiday Blues ~ Learn to deal with some holiday hang-ups It's that time of year where people are more cheerful, helpful, and caring. What a magical experience when so many of us radiate warmth and harmony . . . But amongst the celebrations, there are invariably some individuals ...
Views: 1662(3 votes) - `Tis the Season to Give -- 7 Different Ways!! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Danish AhmedThe first thing we may think of when we think of giving, is money (or gifts and presents which cost money). However, some of us may feel financially constrained . . . The second thing we may think of when we think of giving, is our time. With fast-paced lifestyles and busy schedules, perhaps ...
Views: 1123(3 votes) - The 12 Components to True Wealth - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2003 from Danish AhmedNapoleon Hill, best known for his book "Think & Grow Rich" itemized the twelve components to true wealth as follows: 1. A Positive Mental Attitude 2. Sound Physical Health 3. Harmony in Human Relationships 4. Freedom from Fear 5. The Hope of Future Achievement 6. The Capacity for Applied ...
Views: 2405(3 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: 1705(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: 8023(3 votes) - Are There CONTRADICTIONS in Personal Development? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2003 from Danish AhmedMany years ago, as my personal-growth journey was expanding, I strived to find the fundamental principals of success that would be consistent to the entire personal development industry. I was happy to find some of these principals, yet I was shocked as I noticed that one principal would ...
Views: 2462(3 votes) - the POWER of WORDS - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2003 from Danish Ahmed"The Power of Words" was the theme of one of my speaking engagements that I had scheduled in Atlanta. Little did I know that I would personally go through a challenge, that had me live what it is that I teach. I had an engagement that I was hoping to get confirmed. I left several messages and ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - The Blackout Distinction - Plan & Program - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2003 from Danish AhmedBy now many of you have probably heard of the blackouts that spanned the north-eastern US States, Ontario (Canada) and now London, England. I was listening to the radio and heard an official talking about emergency situations and how these situations could and should be dealt with. He talked ...
Views: 1852(3 votes) - Four Cornerstones to doing any Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Danish AhmedBefore we begin, let me say that I use the term "personal development" very loosely. Anything that we are doing in life that helps us to grow personally, is personal development. So, taking a new cooking class is personal development . . . Deciding to travel to a new country and experience ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - Three Critical Steps to Starting a Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2003 from Danish AhmedThe multitude of personal development programs available in the market is vast and overwhelming. How do we know which programs are right for us? What can we do to maximize the benefits of a self-improvement course? Here are three steps that I've discovered to be crucial in starting any ...
Views: 2597(3 votes) - You Hit the Jackpot!!! Now stop gambling your time and money away. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2003 from Danish AhmedHave you ever heard someone say, “I don’t have the money” or “I don’t have the time.” Have YOU ever said that to other people? Here’s a bold statement: Time and money are never issues - they are only excuses. Why? Because both time and money are concepts we, as humanity, have invented. They ...
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