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The Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask
It happens to each one of us, sooner or later. n Inevitably, there comes a time when each one of us is left alone in the dark, and each of us must choose his next steps. Perhaps now is that moment for you. Maybe you have reached a turning point in your relationship with your significant other. Perhaps now is the moment that you realize the company and people you THOUGHT you worked for lack the integrity you believed they possessed. n Maybe it is something more personal, such
November 7, 2006
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Unlocking Your Success: Finding Your Passion
I bet that you can't tell me that Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote, âThe happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.â That statement is very true, for there has never, in the history of humanity, been any discovery, innovation, or creation that was not first a spark of passion, curiosity, or devotion. Truly, the manifestation and realization of such discoveries, creations, and innovations is nothing more than the mastery o
September 26, 2006
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Paradigm Shifting: The Power of Positive Thinking
Success starts with a state of mind. Christopher Columbus knew it. Thomas Edison lived it. Michael Dell and Bill Gates believe it. And Marcus Aurelius said it, â"Our life is what our thoughts make of it⦠A man's true greatness lies in the consciousness of an honest purpose in life, founded on a just estimate of himselfâ¦ânnYou may ask why this is so. The formula for this is quite simple.nn1. What you believe, you act on. Action begins with, and is instigated by, belief
September 8, 2006
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Tough Life Questions: The How and the Why
As a Professional Coach, I am frequently asked, "why is thisso hard?" nnNow this question often comes in many different forms, suchas "Why is such-and-such at my job so hard?" Or, "Why isaddressing this issue with my child, spouse, family sohard?" Or, "Why is it so hard to accept this thing aboutmyself?" Or the REALLY big question.... "Why is life sohard?"nnThe reason it is SO hard, is that it is SO easy to forgetyou ARE a perfect being; PERFECT, JUST THE WAY YOU ARE. Now, I
August 29, 2006
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Do You Have an Hour to Become the Person You Want to Be?
Did you know that, according to Michael Sky, "the real challenge (in life) is to choose, hold, and operate through intelligent, uplifting, and fully empowering beliefs." Well, I believe him. Recognizing and believing in your own abilities is the core of self-image, and self-esteem.nnThe greatest hindrance to recognizing and developing your natural tendencies into talents and skills is fear; fear of uncertainty; fear of moving beyond your comfort zone; fear of disapproval; fea
July 26, 2006
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One No-Cost Step to Employee Motivation
(c) Copyright 2006 by Amy M. Potavin nnHow many times have you been asked "What are you going to do to motivate your employees?" nnIf you are like most people, you immediately start spouting off ideas about incentive programs, raises in compensation, or other actions that YOU intend to take. Unfortunately, that approach is ALL WRONG!n nWebster defines motivation as a "condition of being motivated by a motivating force" which is further defined as a "stimulus, influence, incen
July 25, 2006