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I heard that line - dream beyond the common order of things - in an advertisement for tea, of all places. Yet the words jumped out at me like a vivid memory. I know that I have had many times in my life when I have created things bigger than I thought I knew how to achieve, and personally ... Views: 1397
Everybody's speaking these days about success. In any book, seminar or video, your hear about success and how to make it happen. I don't see many people looking at success as something that should apply to everything: career, relationships, health, etc.
When one of my clients told me he wants ... Views: 607
Having a positive attitude is always important, because, in the words of Lisa Nichols, what we “think” about, we “bring” about. That’s one of my favorite attitude quotes, maybe because it is one of the easiest to remember, but, also because it is true.
If you want proof that it works, you ... Views: 3602
Learn the lesson!
How many times have you been told to learn the lesson? How many times have you offered this advice to others? The questions follow, “What lesson?” and “How do I learn it?”
First some background:
All life forms are symbiont beings. The physical shell is a vehicle which ... Views: 958
You've seen the "No Fear" clothing stickers on cars helping to coach those who want to overcome if not ignore fear. But to ignore it or to say it doesn't exist is only healthy if you are aware of it, its purpose and need, for understanding fear and how it's used in our lives is one of the most ... Views: 1504
Over the past, ahem, 30 years, I have learned some critical lessons in the care of my contact lenses – yes, my tiny gas permeable pieces of plastic that help me see and that also enhance the blue of my eyes – every day. Did I know that I could learn such profound lessons from something so small, ... Views: 1105
Beware the hawker who promises to sell you a "secret" formula to raise your IQ ten additional points for a mere $19.95! But wait! There's more! If you order within the next hour the hawker will throw in a free cheese grater!
Know that you ALREADY HAVE both emotional intelligence and business ... Views: 744
There is a big difference between knowing what you want and asking for it. There is also an important distinction between asking and hinting. Unfortunately, many of us were raised in a culture that encouraged us to be less than direct about what it is we’d like to occur. I talk with many women ... Views: 998
“I can’t handle this,” Susan cried, contemplating her daughter’s dwindling college fund. I know how she feels. When I think of the changes I’ve had to deal with in my life—having to lie flat in bed for a year due to back pain, going through a devastating breakup, dealing with the financial ... Views: 1500
First, as I've stated before, you need to spend the time reflecting on your strengths: innate talents, abilities, gifts, and desires. After a long period of reflecting, writing and trial and error, you will find what you came here to this life to do. We all have it in us, but for numerous ... Views: 2374
It's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and
forget to live it to the fullest. Here are 101 Ways To Say YES! To Life.
Modify them to fit your budget and safety needs (say YES! to life by being smart
about your safety, too!), use them to spark your own ideas, ... Views: 1710
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Giving it a GO - by Kevin Abdulrahman 'The Man Inspiring Millions'
That's what A Winning Mind would do. After all, what's the worst that can happen?
You fail!
While most people focus on the risk they are taking, A Winning Mind focuses on the end reward--what their actions could bring them. Everything else is a process to get to the end reward that they have ... Views: 1977
A new word has emerged that we will coin as “The New 4 Letter Word”! This 4 letter word can belittle someone; while at the same time give the user of the word an imaginary since of power. We have found that generally when this word is used it is meant to make the user feel better about ... Views: 1326
First Impressions Aren’t Everything
Have you ever heard this phrase?
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression”
If you lived through the 80s,
You may remember the Head and Shoulders ads that drilled this into our heads.
(No pun intended)
It is SO ... Views: 2619
On Stage…Off Stage
Ok.
It’s time for the big meeting.
Straighten your tie.
Check your hair.
Take a deep breath.
On goes the biggest smile and…
“Hello there! How are you today…”
And you’re off and running.
Ever seen this before?
Ever been this before?
It’s like ... Views: 978
Most of us grow up conditioned to believe that conflict is bad. That is a myth! And it’s a pretty destructive myth because it places all of us in a position of being bad in some way because we are in conflict within ourselves or we experience conflict with others.
Truthfully, being in ... Views: 1609
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Getting LUCKY - by Kevin Abdulrahman 'The Man Inspiring Millions'
Most people attribute success to luck. Though I agree that there is always an element of luck involved, I am a believer that success is more of a science rather than luck alone. In many cases, what ever it is you are striving for, it has been accomplished by someone before you in some way, shape ... Views: 1951
When you wake up, your brain's alpha waves are powerfully flowing. No other time of the day is more influenced by our own actions and thoughts than right now.
Again, we have the great ability to program how we feel. The first 32 seconds after you awake are the most sensitive. Many people ... Views: 6874
The hallmarks of the successful businessperson in our society have become action, deals, money, self-centeredness, excitement, distraction, overcoming, doing, and never resting. “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.” “Surely I am important. I received 120 e-mails yesterday.” “My two ... Views: 1119
Clarity of Purpose
Living a Rich Life
If becoming rich is part of your dream—and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be—just be careful you don’t confuse being rich with living a rich life. I think we should all become financially rich. If we are, we can give more to our families, our ... Views: 889
For most Americans, their day begins by being jolted awake by a 500 decibel alarm clock which they precede to pulverize by hitting the snooze button 4 to 5 times to get that so crucial extra 6 minutes of sleep. Then sleepwalk into a boiling hot shower to scald themselves awake, right into a mad ... Views: 1276
Have you ever stopped, I mean really stopped for a minute to listen, hear, smell and feel the sounds of the wild animals around you?
They’re everywhere…in the city, in the suburbs, in the skies and underground.
And they have something to say to you…can you hear them?
If there is ... Views: 1271
It appears that in order to teach us, writers use vehicles that are extreme. Here the vehicle used to teach us the lesson of hope is foreclosure. The losing of property, a home is a metaphor for losing the American dream. Of course, we have all herd of the phrase “Dream home,” and “Cute little ... Views: 1390
Feeling empty or spiritually unfulfilled
How many of you often feel empty, or spiritually unfulfilled, as though something is missing, despite going to church on a regular basis? Have you found that you have drifted from one church or religion to another, searching for one that can meet your ... Views: 3066
Learning to create your day can have a profound impact on the ease at which you manifest your goals and dreams. You can improve the very quality of your day, simply by deciding to. This may surprise you but you are the one who is really in control of how you perceive your day. So, are you having ... Views: 1382
Many lonely people have trouble making friends because they have low self esteem and because they have never developed good social skills. When people don’t think very much of themselves, they have a hard time making friends with other people. When people don’t like themselves, they are ... Views: 1312
I thought I was watching a cop drama on television for a moment this morning. I looked out my front door and standing in my yard were several deputies from the Sheriff’s Department with shotguns, hiding behind our trees. At least five of their cars surrounded our street. “What in the world is ... Views: 1569
I know of no other manner of dealing with great tasks than as play; this…is an essential pre-requisite. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial stock index was the lowest in fifteen years. The banking industry continues to falter and AIG needs another $30 billion. Dare I ... Views: 954
It's Monday morning. In any office, in any given city, you can find an ample amount of people who are suffering from that dreaded condition called "Monday Morning Blues."
The exact origin of this condition is unclear. Does is it start the moment we open our eyes on Monday morning? Or does it ... Views: 6269
For many of us our routine interactions with each other are not given much thought. We assume that how we conduct ourselves in our private and personal lives is a reflection of the actions, behaviors, and decisions that we make under our own volition. After all, we are the ones exhibiting the ... Views: 1345
Before you think teamwork is the answer and spend large sums of money on “team-building” exercises, maybe you should consider whether your place of business needs teams at all. Perhaps more would get done by leaving your people alone to do what they already excel at. Forcing people to join teams ... Views: 1659
There are so many daily actions to take and responsibilities to fulfill that the thought of monitoring our words may seem like a luxury we don't have time for. After all, we may believe we have good intentions, and that should be enough.
Here's the short answer to that seemingly innocent ... Views: 4152
Think hope is not something we need in the hard business world? Think again. In these challenging times, says psychologist and hope researcher Shane J. Lopez, it’s a crucial business skill. Here’s why. When we’re faced with challenges, as I describe in AdaptAbility, it is crucial that we think ... Views: 1138
It was a beautiful day in Costa Rica, the sun was shining and I was on the back of a beautiful horse named Diablo. I had been horseback riding numerous times before with no problems, so I wasn’t prepared for what would happen next.
As Diablo and I hit full stride galloping across an open ... Views: 1382
For many people worldwide, the Law of Attraction is a very confusing concept. Thoughts become things: what are thoughts anyways? Like attracts like: What does that mean? In order to succeed with the Law of Attraction, you need to train your mind. At the end of the day, there are two things that ... Views: 1314
Many people question their life purpose after enduring something very painful or surviving a horrific event. Any number of things can trigger the question. How many of you have lived through one or more of the following trials?
Rape, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, incest or domestic violence; ... Views: 1637
When it comes to getting things done in your business, do you find yourself drowning in overwhelm? Do you feel frustrated or confused by trying to figure out where to start or what comes next? Is procrastination the default for handling your stress?
It doesn't have to be that way.
There ... Views: 1117
As a leader it is your duty to make sure the rules are enforced. Even though some rules may seem unimportant, you have to see the big picture. Just as there is a reason for wearing seat belts, there is a reason your company has instituted rules. Rules provide a framework for how you operate and ... Views: 1401
Wanting to have a successful business is something we each hope to achieve and most of us do all the things we believe will get us there. But, all too often we forget that having a product or service to sell is not nearly as important as the way we sell it. In essence, it’s really more about how ... Views: 1206
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Prejudging - by Marshall W. Northcott, Canada's Sales Expert
For those who are employed in professional selling, prejudging can be an occupational hazard that has the potential to be dangerous and harmful to one’s income earning potential and their reputation. Prejudging, is forming a mental impression of a customer regarding their ability and desire to ... Views: 5557
There are 350,000 opinions (books) on “leadership” on Amazon. Corporate America can’t seem to draw a consensus on what leadership is so it’s really no big surprise that Corporate America can’t figure out what soft-skills are and why they are important either. You know, for being such a ... Views: 2283
Down time; the bottom line is you have to have it to function at full capacity. Slowing down and putting your feet up is one of the essential elements to living a well-balanced lifestyle. Allowing yourself time to be calm, time to unwind and time to reflect is a precious commodity and it ... Views: 1198
During my years of coaching, I find that most women are afraid to say NO! This stems from a deep belief of not “enoughness”. I’m not good enough, I’m not worthy enough, I don’t do enough, I’m not important enough, I’m not… you get the idea. All of this leads to increased stress, over ... Views: 2695
Perhaps you've never heard of Ho'oponopono before? But you've probably heard of "The Secret" and the "Law of Attraction." Ho'oponopono is the missing piece to "The Secret" and the "Law of Attraction."
After he appeared in "The Secret," Joe Vitale discovered Ho'oponopono from Dr. Ihaleakala ... Views: 1987
"There's a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it. No one's ready for a thing until they believe that they can acquire it. The state of mind must be belief and not mere hope or wish." - Napoleon Hill
Do you believe you can create what you really want in your ... Views: 1183
Attempting to set and achieve goals under stress and worry doesn't work.
If the words in your head are saying something like, "I really have to have $5,000 before the end of July or I won't have the tuition to send Mary to College! What on earth is going to happen if I don't get it? I ... Views: 986
It is curious that when most people encounter challenging periods in life they ignore the very thing that will most increase energy, improve their mood and productivity, and give them the fuel to overcome the challenge.
I have been prone to this myself, and have a good sense of where it stems ... Views: 976
Yup, that was not a typo or misspelling.
Some of you are probably thinking, why does a beautiful woman, entrepeneur and mom of six think of herself as a Rhino?
This is an analogy I heard a few yrs back and it Opened my Eyes and made me more Self-Aware, I hope it affects YOU the same ... Views: 2077
I lost my blog this morning. And then I lost my mind.
It all started when I decided to delete one of my two Google accounts. I didn't recall setting up the second one and never used it. So, I click-click-clicked and deleted it, confident that my other account was safe and sound. But when I ... Views: 2226
In January, on the heels of the death of one of my dearest, closest friends, I quit my office job. Well, the job was godawful to begin with, anyway, but the false money-guru in my head kept saying, “But I need the money, but I need the money!” And I stayed. Until Randy died. Then I said to ... Views: 1473