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- Stop Using the Law of Attraction to Get What You Want - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bob CrawfordIf you really want to get what you want in life you must stop using the law of attraction. That’s right. Stop using it. Right now! Instead, if you truly want to begin creating changes in your life you must learn to focus on those things that you really want. Make this shift in your ...
Views: 2655(6 votes) - Success - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Michelle GottliebWhat makes you a success? Is it the size of your house? The type of car that you drive? Is it the success that your children have? Is it how long you have been married? Is it the amount in your bank account? There are no right or wrong answers. There are answers that society encourages us to ...
Views: 1260(2 votes) - Success and Admiration - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanWe live in a world where it’s hard to be perceived as a success, where being wealthy necessitates enormous amounts of money, where being good in sport necessitates huge acclaim and fame. This in turn can become an attack on the truth of who you really are. When you place heroes on a pedestal, ...
Views: 1651(3 votes) - Success Solutions: Be Committed to Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Ruth SeebeckThe quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. - Vince Lombardi OK, so you’ve taken time to dream. You’ve started exploring your passion. You’ve even begun to set goals for yourself. Now it’s time to take ...
Views: 4873(1 vote) - Successfully Achieving Your Goals in 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIf you have had a history of difficulty in achieving your goals it is likely because your approach has been flawed. In order to accomplish goals of any kind you need to do more than just 'click your heels' and state your desires. An important part of goal planning is establishing how it is you ...
Views: 639(3 votes) - Super Counsellor: The First Incubator for Career Counsellors - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from venkatesh TThe world is progressing rapidly with booming technologies and opportunities that can easily confuse students/learners to make a choice on what to pursue and how. The multiple career options and choices ranging from commerce, management, medicine, engineering, to culinary arts and fashion ...
Views: 928(2 votes) - Take the Challenge to Grow Your Business with Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Loren FogelmanWorking toward a goal is making the choice to attain something that you do not currently possess. It is a milestone. Some goals are easier and more attainable than others. Choosing to grow your business and implementing all the steps, creates a challenge. You are stretching yourself. This ...
Views: 717(2 votes) - Taking Inspired Action - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithDo you ever wonder why you achieve some of the goals you set, but not all of them? I did. And when I finally discovered the answer, I made a BIG change in the way I approached Goal Setting. I have a tendency to be a pretty analytical type of guy, and thus approach things in a linear, ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Taking the Path of Least Resistance - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Ruth HegartyOne of the things I work with my clients on is creating and implementing systems that automate and simplify getting things done. This creates consistency in your message as well as frees up your time for the BIG thoughts and fun times. The biggest obstacles I encounter when introducing this ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - The 5 Keys to Living On Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Brodie WhitneyDo you ever find yourself asking the questions, “Why am I here?” and “What is my purpose?” The answers to these questions are fundamental to creating purposeful direction in our lives. Our purpose is always in process and is continually revealing itself in each moment. I believe that we have ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - The 9 Houses of I Ching Astrology - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Jon SandiferThe 9 Houses of I Ching Astrology I Ching Astrology not only looks at your own horoscope, in terms of the Stars and Elements and Trigrams that form your special profile, but also looks into which position your Star rotates to within a nine-year, nine-month and even nine-day, cycle. This ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - The Brain Experiment. Using Your Brain to Reach Your Goals... Thoughts From a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna Fredrich“Mind is the master power that molds and makes, And we are mind, and evermore we take The tool of thought, and shaping what we will, Bring forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills. We think in secret, and it comes to pass, Our world is but our looking glass. James Allen "...Whatever the ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - The Decider - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithAnybody who knows me can testify that I'm a BIG dreamer. And in the past, depending on how those dreams were channeled, they could either be a gift or a curse. For years, I was one of those who always had big plans, but never a plan on how to achieve them. I spent hours upon hours in my head, ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - The Evolution of the ‘Have-Do-Be’ Paradigm - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Christopher KabambaThe way you live your life; the mode through which you approach your reality is a signature of your paradigm; it is the embodiment of the big idea you have about you and the reality round about you. Along the path of growth and self awareness your paradigm goes through and evolutionary process ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - The First Step - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Skye ThomasToday is an anniversary of sorts for me. Three years ago today, I publicly launched Tomorrow's Edge after years of getting ready, talking about how I was someday going to do it, and researching everything but advertising! It was a huge first step in the middle of a bunch of first steps that I ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - The First Step of Being A Successful Sales Manager - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Ken SundheimThe problem starts day one and the situation is nearly always the same. A new sales manager, fresh from the sales pit, takes over a business development team and, instinctively they begin to coach and mentor the sales representatives in the same way that their old sales manager taught them - to ...
Views: 2682(2 votes) - The Game is Over When You Choose to Win - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Thom King10 tips that will end the game in your favor It has been said “when the student is ready the teacher will appear”. I have found this to be true through out most of my life. Knowing this, I accept that when the teacher does appear it can take many ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - The Golf Psychology of New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Andrew FoggHave you made your New Years resolutions for your golf improvement - using golf psychology, perhaps? Well, even if you haven't, I'm sure that many of you are excited about starting fresh, turning your life around and in some cases doing something about playing better golf. That's fantastic! I ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - The How of Intention - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Joe VitaleThe area people get hung up the most with the Law of Attraction is “the how” of it all. Meaning, they set an intention and then wonder and worry about what to do to actually manifest the end result. They want a how. That’s a mistake. As I wrote in in my book The Attractor Factor, after ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - The Importance Of Setting Goals In Your MLM Business - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from L.R. HandThe secret to MLM success doesn't have to evade you. The top money earners have discovered goal setting in their MLM business is a major success secret. Don't skip this most influential step to getting started right. So get started today! Let's face it, we all know that building your MLM ...
Views: 4230(1 vote) - The Inspirational Power of Goal-setting - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2003 from Kevin SeerupAllow me to start with some very important questions. Do you remember how motivated you were to succeed in your career when you were younger? Did you really want to achieve your maximum potential? And here's the most important question... Where is your written list of goals and how would you ...
Views: 2883(2 votes) - The Joy of Throwing Out Goals...Thoughts From a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna Fredrich"You want to set a goal that is big enough that in the process of achieving it you become someone worth becoming." Jim Rohn "Create your future from your future not your past." Werner Erhard "Simplicity! Simplicity! Simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - The magic of setting goals - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Daniel BrittonOK, let's be honest, Goal setting is not a new phenomena . Business and motivational experts such as Jim Rohn, Zig Ziglar or Brian Tracy have been extolling their virtues for many years. Napoleon Hill in the classic Think and Grow Rich writes: “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and ...
Views: 1727(5 votes) - The Map Of Your Life - Do You Know Where You Are Going? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyThe idea of Feng Shui is appealing to most people. It seems like a simple way to create harmony in your life as well as introduce changes that you want to happen. However, most people aren’t quite sure how to use it, why it works, and the overall meaning of the word itself. In terms of answering ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - The Money Game - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you are aware of them or not, you do have a set of rules when it comes to attracting, spending and relating to money. Most likely you have objectives, too. So why not leverage these two things that you already have going on and make it a game? Before we move into the details of the ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - The Only Way to Turn New Year Resolutions Into Reality! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2004 from Devlyn SteeleSo you ate, drank and spent too much over the Holidays. Now you are overweight, bloated, tired and broke, and you are promising yourself that you are going to change all that this year! There are two reasons why New Year Resolutions don't work; · 1st we try and take on too much, · 2nd we ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - The Pathway To Goal Achievement - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBabe Ruth was once quoted as saying, “It is hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Setting goals is one of the most essential keys in accomplishing success. Setting goals is not the same as making your New Year’s Resolution—now, that is simply a wish. Merely hoping and wishing for something ...
Views: 808(1 vote) - The Power of Belief in Manifestation - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from David HooperWhen you first begin working on manifesting something you want, you naturally have a strong belief that it’s possible. Without this belief, you wouldn’t even bother to try. From this belief, you begin doing the things that you know will bring forth the outcome you desire, like reciting ...
Views: 6358(3 votes) - The Power of Decision - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyIt's Spring! Generally in my neighborhood the walkers and joggers are out and about. This is a great neighborhood for outside exercise. But I must admit many days and throughout the summer I watch them from my office window thinking I have to get out there myself. Then I see all of the work I ...
Views: 1143(2 votes) - The Power of Positive Praise - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Marcy StahlYou will have stronger, more enduring relationships with your clients and team members if you praise them 5-10 times as often as you say something negative. The same holds true for your marriage and probably your parenting. The sweet spot for healthy relationships is to offer 5 times as much ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - The Purpose of External Accountability is... - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Tom WeberI asked the question “What is the purpose of external accountability?” Many of you didn’t have an answer, and if you are like most people you were wondering why I included the word “external” in the question. Well, today the answer shall be revealed. And it will change the way you feel when ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - The Secrets of Success Apply to Any Goal, Pursuit, or Dream - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneBefore applying the secrets of success, one must understand what they are. This article is not focused on actually outlining and explaining in detail what the secrets of success are – its purpose is to demonstrate how they are applicable to any of our goals, pursuits, and dreams in life. Below I ...
Views: 1226(2 votes) - The Space Between Your Passions and Their Creation - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2017 from Lori SnyderWhat is your biggest Dream? Everyone has a dream, what is yours? There are many successful people out there who are living their dream and loving all life has to offer. Their relationships, career, health, stamina, are all in positive alignment. Part of the reason for this is their belief in ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - The Steps to Do to Find Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dion DalyThe significance of achievement depends on the person who is asked to explain it. For some, this all comes down to finding and achieving their goal. And once that is achieved, they feel confident to tackle whatever other ventures they have chosen to go for. But this is not as simple as it ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - The Steps You Must Take To Turn Your Wishes into Written Goals & How to Achieve Them - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre Zizi• Write all of the goals you truly and intensely desire to achieve • Find out the hierarchy of importance of each goal you wrote • Start writing the first and most important goal #1 • Use the future tense ‘ I will ‘ For example: I will start writing my first book on x.y.z • The goal ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - The Unspoken Secret to Achieving Big Goals - by © 2004 Joe Vitale. All rights reserved.
Years ago I attended networking meetings. Thesewere usually breakfast or lunch business meetingswhere people exchanged business cards and tried to helpeach other get new clients.
I spoke at many of these events. What I quicklynoticed is that the ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Think and Grow Rich: Why do so Many People Fail and so Few Succeed? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from David SamuelI was first introduced to Think and Grow Rich by my grandfather when I was 12 years old. He gave me his copy, an original printing from India, his home country. I read it and it worked. From literally zero assets and no help whatsoever from my parents, at age 12, I was a millionaire by 25, ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - thinkarete Note on Writing Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from Brian JohnsonWrite your goals! How else are you going to stimulate your reticular activating system? My what?!? Uh, you know, your reticular activating system (RAS). It's that little bundle of cells you have in the back of your brain known as the "control center" which serves as the filter for what ...
Views: 2988(1 vote) - Three Simple Reasons Why Your Goals Aren’t Within Your Grasp - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Joanne RoibuEveryone, no matter how successful, has some area in their life that hasn’t quite reached up to their ideal. It can be frustrating, especially when every other area of your life seems to be going so well. The first instinct for most people is to blame their situation. Whether it’s the boss at ...
Views: 2088(1 vote) - Time for Action: What’s Stopping You from Achieving a Promotion in 20 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Sarah HathornEven before the big ball dropped in Times Square to celebrate the advent of 2011, the media had been bombarding us for weeks with advice about our New Year’s resolutions. Lose a few pounds. Get back in shape. Kick a bad habit. Spend more quality time with your kids. Make better choices in your ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - Time Management on the Run - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasYou have probably heard the saying “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” This is especially true if your job involves traveling to a client’s site or if you work at or travel between remote locations (e.g., branch offices). Transit time can take a big chunk out of your day. In such ...
Views: 1378(6 votes) - Tips & Helpful Lists for Holiday, Year End Prep and New Year Goals - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Mary DykstraIt's been a challenging year. How are you heading into 2010? Are You Ready For Your Life Now? Many of us are overwhelmed by our stuff, schedules & having to deal with change. I help clients set decision making criteria in 3 areas: What to let in? Where will it go (space & schedule)? How do ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Top Ten Motivators - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelSetting goals is the easy part -- but sticking with them over the long run can be a major challenge! Some people think that motivation requires will-power and dedication. Actually, staying motivated is all about setting up an environment that is conducive to you accomplishing your goals. Here ...
Views: 1927(1 vote) - Top Ten Ways to Achieve your Goals- You've set them, now get them! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2004 from Norma Reid(First off, whose goals are they? If there’s a “should” attached or it fills you with dread or fear or anxiety- it’s a good indicator it’s someone else’s goal and not yours. If it’s not yours, get rid of it!) 1) Write them down! Statistics show people who write down their goals have over an 80% ...
Views: 7063(1 vote) - Top Tips for Deer Hunting Success - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from MD Rasel MIahSuccess in deer hunting depends on skill and practice. The more skill you have, the better chance of success rate is out there. The more you give time and spend in hunting, the better you become at. There are always scopes and chances to develop your skill. Hunting needs experience. You may be ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Trouble with SMART Goals? Try SMARTER Goals - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Niamh ArthurOne of the most popular formulas for setting goals is SMART goals. Smart stands for: S- Specific M- Measurable A- Achievable R- Realistic T- Timed All these components are definitely an important part of creating a goal. And not having all these components would make if more difficult ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Use Goals To Change Your Dreams to Reality: Six Simple Steps For Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckFirst say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~ Epictetus We all have dreams: visions of the possible, probable and seemingly impossible. Setting goals is the key to turning your dreams into reality. Goals help you recognize your progress and allow you to ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Ways to Help You in Find Your Goal - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dion DalyIt may be simple to say that you are ready to take certain steps in discovering your goal. But once you have decided to do something towards your goal, you will soon recognize that nothing is truly easy when it comes to this. There are a lot of things to think about and matters to be sorted ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - What Do You Really Want? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithLet's start with one of the basics for getting what you want. Do you know what you REALLY want? This may seem like a silly question, but I often find in working with clients that they don't know the true answer. We frequently spend much of lives our dreaming about the things we think we ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - What If You Were 5? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreAttempting 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 ...
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