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- The Secret to Success: Create Dream Teams - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTeamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. —Andrew Carnegie I grew up playing sports, particularly baseball and football. ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Live Your Dreams by Applying Basic Sales Skills to Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you ever wondered why some people always seem to get everything they want in life? One day an acquaintance tells you that he wants a great job, and the next thing you know, he is on a work assignment in some glamorous location. Then he tells you that he is thinking of buying a new place. ...
Views: 1170 - The Chakras: A Blueprint for Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThroughout history, many Eastern-based ancient cultures, including India and China, have hypothesized the existence of a universal energy that flows through the physical body of all living things. On the basis of spiritual traditions, they believed that a subtle energy body surrounded all living ...
Views: 1159 - The Social Butterfly - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe Social Butterfly It seemed to John that Jane spent at least as much time away from her desk as she did at her desk. It seemed like every time he walked down the hallway he would see her speaking with someone. And she never made it through the company cafeteria without stopping to ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Breadcrumb Trails to Create the Life of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTo find your passion in life requires that you follow that path. The Universe will present the trail, you need only look for it and follow it. Wherever you are, you will find the forks in the road. One will take you toward your goal. The other will take you back to where you are. In 1965, I ...
Views: 1140 - Is It Positive or Negative? You Decide - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA few weeks ago, I took my boys to the neighborhood pool. When we got there, I quickly found some chairs near some acquaintances of ours and started to chat with them as the boys swam. About 20 minutes went by when I began to notice that everything my friend talked about was negative. She said ...
Views: 1140 - Are You Sabotaging Your Goals? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. —Ralph Waldo Emerson In today’s society of successful people, there is a lot of talk about goals and the importance of goal setting. Yet for many, there is no real understanding of the most important ...
Views: 1071 - The Divorce and Dysfunctional Relationship Solution - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesKnow someone who has been through a divorce? Maybe you or a loved one? Have you seen or felt the pain? Would you like to prevent it from happening again? Yes, I am sure you would. In this chapter you will learn three Passion, Power, and Purpose Principles that will enable you to have the ...
Views: 1071 - Emotionally Intelligent Time Management: Why There Is No Such Thing as Time Management and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAfter many years of attempting to “manage time,” I have come to the realization that it is not time that needs management! Time moves on—a second, a minute, an hour comes and goes. It never stops—it is very consistent. In one day, 86,400 seconds. So what is all this about time management then? ...
Views: 1070 - Academic Probation, a Summer Alone, and a Bowl Full of Blueberries: A Tiny Life Lesson - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesBefore we get to know each other any further, I think it best to get one of the best-kept secrets about me out in the open right away: I failed grade 10 math class. It was not really due to my inability to learn. It had more to do with my ability to dream away my time, thinking about my future. ...
Views: 1064 - A Message from Your Monsters: We’re Here to Help! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDear Friend, We here at Inferiority Control have been informed that you are concerned about the “monsters” and “tyrants” wreaking havoc in your life. I have personally spoken with several of these monsters, and here is what they had to say regarding this slander. Fear assured me that it is ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Cures for the Common Complaint - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles“If you complain, it will remain.” My 84-year-old mother shared these words of wisdom with me recently. That message, close kin to the statement “what you resist persists,” set my mental wheels in motion, wondering what my world would be like if I gave up complaining. So here, in this public ...
Views: 1047 - The Nine Strategies to Attract Your Greatest Intentions in Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAttraction is an invisible force that moves one object to another. For those who have mastered how to attract whatever they want in life, it feels effortless, and it is a much more fun way to go through life. Anyone can learn the principles of attraction and put them to immediate use. Following ...
Views: 1030 - Dude, You’ve Succeeded Before . . . What Makes You Think You’ll Fail Now? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe only way you have achieved any success you have had in your life is by making commitments. When you make a commitment to anyone, including yourself, you have set your goal, and you can then start achieving it. I am sure you, just like everyone else, have many different successes to ...
Views: 1015 - Validation of Food for Thought - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLet us not deceive ourselves here . . . if any of us think ourselves to be wise based on popular standards of this age, think again. But we can be smart. Oh, we can be real smart about what it takes to bring our bodies to a state of good and even great health! We already know to give our ...
Views: 1011(2 votes) - A Journey across the Cow Pasture? How Does That Relate to Life? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLife is an interesting game that we play. Life is a chunk of time between when we are born and when we die. Everyone that I know goes through it. Most of us do not consciously know how long this whole process will last. However, when we look at the smaller pieces of it, we know that each ...
Views: 995 - Who Are You, Really?: On Finding Your Soul - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you know who you are? Have you ever taken the time to think about who you are, seriously? Have you ever taken the time to think about why you are here on this planet? Do you realize that there is not, there never has been, and there never, ever will be another you? You are unique, and there ...
Views: 981 - Picking through the Landscape of Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours. —Henry David Thoreau Grains of Sand How does one advance confidently in the direction of his dreams? One way to do this is to ...
Views: 963 - What’s on Your To-Do List? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you have a to-do list? I am not talking about a day-to-day list of tasks that need to be accomplished, although having one can certainly help you be more productive and give you the sense of satisfaction that comes when you can cross something off that list. No, I am referring to a bigger ...
Views: 947 - Shooting for the Summit: A Metaphor for Life and BusinessSubmitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles
Views: 945 - The Secret to Freeing Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt is said that we all have what is known as an inner child. Our inner child is said to be the purest part of us that desires solely to love and be loved. It is the “spirit” or “feeling” part of us. It is also the playful part of us. It is said that in relationship to our inner child, we have ...
Views: 941 - Unleash Your Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA creative person is generally considered to have talent in painting, drawing, architecture, crafts, and design. Using this narrow definition, many are left believing that they do not have a creative flair. Have you ever thought about your creative ability? Creativity is a talent that we all ...
Views: 921 - Is Your Life on Track, or Have You Been Derailed? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesImproving your life means having some idea of which direction you want to go. Think about it: Do you feel that you are on track and moving closer toward your dreams? Are you clear about how to get there from here? If you are like most people, the answer to these questions is probably no. ...
Views: 918 - What Does Your Heart Know? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe heart has its reasons that reason does not know. —Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) I’m beginning to wonder if the heart isn’t just as much a thinking organ as the brain. It knows so much, yet its information isn’t presented in verbiage. Have we lost its language? Is that why we can’t hear what the ...
Views: 887 - Healing a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs we travel through life, we eventually encounter that most unwelcome of all companions—loss and heartbreak. There are many kinds of losses: a job, a move that separates us from friends, a death. The loss of a love relationship ranks near the top of stressful life events. It is so devastating ...
Views: 886 - Anger: It May Not Be What You Think It Is - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEven though you can identify it easily in today’s world, anger may not be what you think it is. All you have to do is spend a minute with the headlines and you come in contact with many forms of anger. For many of us it is felt much closer than the anger the headlines report: We feel anger ...
Views: 880 - Dreams Derailed - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesI was at a point on the rock face (about 60 feet from the ground) where the next foothold was just out of reach. In order to keep going up, I needed to reach it. I carefully stretched for it but could not make it. I searched for alternatives and tentatively kept retrying for the hold out of ...
Views: 878 - How to Break the Feel-Good Addiction to Engage Big Things - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHow does a busy professional like you cope with the mounting demands and pressures of achieving your passionate vision while all around you, life intrudes? We are constantly sabotaged by nonproductive energy wasters that contribute nothing substantial to our success. Whether you aspire to start ...
Views: 854 - Turning Resistance into Competitive Advantagel - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesResistance comes in many forms. It can be an unequivocal “no” or a polite “maybe another time.” It might come in the form of crossed arms, a furrowed brow, or a silent stare. Resistance can also be disguised as feigned interest or displayed openly as outright rejection. Regardless of the form ...
Views: 846 - Boosting Your Success with Five Easy Happiness Tips - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat would it mean to you to achieve greater success? Studies on happiness and success reported by the Psychological Bulletin of the American Psychological Association state that “happiness contributes towards reinforcing positive emotions, which also motivates people to undertake new goals and ...
Views: 837 - The Secrets to Being Unstoppable - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. —Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S. president We all start our journey of aspirations with visions, goals, and plans. That seems to be the easy part of the journey. The question is, how do you sustain your ...
Views: 825 - Sign Here, Please - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you are in business, chances are you have a business card. It is certainly one of the most basic and common business tools, so useful both as an introduction and reminder. Consider how much information is generally available on a business card: your name, of course; how you can be reached ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Travel Lightly My Friends - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTravel lightly my friends. Give up your unconscious pain and habits; they weigh you down. Accept your birthright to be joyous and free. —Anonymous When was the last time you flew on a plane? Have you noticed that the weight limits for baggage have been significantly lowered? I discovered this ...
Views: 817 - The Secret of Feeling Good - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat is the secret to making dreams come true? Do you know the one thing that matters most in getting what you want? Would you guess the key to success is hard work, perseverance, commitment, right connections, good timing, or lucky breaks? You might be surprised to hear it has little to do ...
Views: 816 - Creating a Foundation: The Dilemma of Human Potential - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA human being consists of many forces and potentialities. Each individual has many possibilities and limitations endowed by circumstances. A person may be likened to an automobile with a top speed of 100 miles per hour. To start the car, the ignition key has to be inserted. Fail to do this, and ...
Views: 799 - The Top 10 Secrets You Should Know about Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHypnosis has been around ever since the dawn of man. This powerful tool is accessible to all human beings. Unfortunately, in the past, hypnosis has gained a bad reputation from all the misconceptions carried by the film and book industry. Hence hypnosis is often perceived as scary or dangerous ...
Views: 799 - Breaking the Same Old, Same Old Pattern - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesI don’t want to be lonely no more. I don’t want to have to pay for this. I don’t want another lover at my door. Just another heartache for my list. —Rob Thomas, “Lonely No More” (2004) How many of you relate to the words of Rob Thomas’ hit single? You want to share your life with someone, ...
Views: 787 - You Look Like a Cow - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles“You look like a cow.” When Kristen heard this, she was delighted and clapped her hands. When Linda heard these words, she was mortified and fled the room in tears. Why? Because they interpreted the words in very different ways. Kristen was dressed in a costume she had made herself for a ...
Views: 786 - Communication in Relationships: Is There Such a Thing as Bad Communication? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you been holding on to feelings that bother you? Have you been struggling with whether or not to communicate those feelings to someone whom you care about? This article may help to give you some foresight on whether you should unleash those feelings. Communication is good, right? ...
Views: 759 - The Three Steps to Healing: Awareness, Expression, Resolution - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHave you not experienced success with the emotional healing techniques you have tried? Join the club. I recently realized what was missing in many emotional healing techniques: a systematic and comprehensive approach that would ensure that the three key aspects of the emotional healing process ...
Views: 747 - Alone: Who are You? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesRelationships generally begin when both people are in the “alone stage.” Although I am aware that affairs often begin when one or both partners are involved with someone else, it is my contention that relationships have a greater chance of success when both parties have spent some time alone and ...
Views: 729 - The Scoop on Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDear Leslie, My friend Betty has been battling her weight ever since her last child was born. She still blames him for the 20 to 40 pounds that she has gained and lost repeatedly, and he is now 21. Almost yearly now, she gets her act together, changes her eating behaviors, and tackles the ...
Views: 719 - Making the Connection: Mind, Body, Spirit - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDid you know that when you experience pain, either physically or mentally—any pain—it is your body’s way of communicating with you? Have you ever considered that the origin of this pain may not be connected to the specific part of your body experiencing the pain? Have you ever wondered if the ...
Views: 711 - Be Authentic and True to Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIf you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them. —Henry David Thoreau No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. —Eleanor Roosevelt So many of us spend the majority of our lives trying to please ...
Views: 704 - On Purpose: Living Life from the Higher Octave - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesI am in the health business. My purpose is motivating people to leave aside their addictions and destructive habits and move toward healthier lifestyles. Given all the “feel-good” reasons for optimum health, there are none so compelling as the notion of destiny. This is the question that I am ...
Views: 695 - Why “Secrets to Success” Fail - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMany individuals claim they have found “the secret to success.” But what does that really mean? How do you know which one to believe? And if there really is a secret, how come you have tried almost all of them but have yet to experience a significant, measurable change in your life? As a life ...
Views: 693 - The 30-Day Point A Challenge - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt is not about the destination or the journey. Before I go any further, I will admit that I am among the thousands who have been helped by the saying “it is not about the destination, it is about the journey.” The more I personally focused on and enjoyed the journey, the more I enjoyed life as ...
Views: 613 - Lessons from Legacy: Life by Design - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesCreating a Unique and Original Life In order to lead an original and unique life, we do have to think outside the box and create our own rules and guidelines for accomplishment. The best among us always have done so. It is our privilege to observe and learn from the lessons these pioneers can ...
Views: 603 - Is Your Career a Dream or a Nightmare? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMaria, an employee in a high tech company, thoroughly enjoys what she does in her marketing communications position. However, a recent merger has had a negative impact on the company culture. In fact, the changes are so dramatic that she does not feel she can be herself at work anymore, and she ...
Views: 601 - "Sacred Visitations: I Remember the Pink Poodle Tragedy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAt age six I learned my first lessons in karma. My first-grade boyfriend gave me a first kiss on the cheek. I got my first pair of glasses and immediately lost my first little boyfriend, whose interest in me proved shallow. I read my first books, about Dick and Jane and Spot and the others whose ...
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