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- Reverse-Engineering Your Future - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Philip CallaghanThere are many ways of creating new methods and strategies for doing things well. One form of innovation is to take a powerful strategy from one area and apply it usefully in a completely different one. In that spirit, I have borrowed a concept from the field of engineering and will present you ...
Views: 4638 - Establish Your Priority Compass and Live In Balance - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherTime is finite. You get twenty-four hours per day, 365 days per year. Once a minute or an hour has passed, it’s gone forever. Establishing a sense of richness in your life requires that you acknowledge this limitation, and that you begin to consciously decide how you’re going to invest each ...
Views: 4635(5 votes) - Life's One Achievable Goal - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Margaret PaulMost of us have many goals in life. These goals might have to do with work, finances, relationships and family.Some of the goals that many people strive for are to feel worthy, loved, and valued. Many people spend much time in their lives seeking the approval of others, believing that getting ...
Views: 4564(6 votes) - ***Goal Setting - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Christy WhitmanDo you have balance? What do I mean by balance? We live in a world that is made up physically and metaphysically. If you want to make your dreams a reality, it is important to balance both the physical and the metaphysical. Most people that watch or read The Secret, and were introduced to The ...
Views: 4558 - Are You Ready To Graduate and Take The Next Step In Your Business and Life? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Carrie GreeneMy sons, Eric and Josh, graduated from middle school last week. I had a conversation with them about moving onto high school. I expected to hear "I'm looking forward to high school," "I'm nervous" and "I hope there isn't that much more homework" but, after all of the complaints I heard this ...
Views: 4534(10 votes) - My way to success - I want - I must - I can - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Miran PetermanSuccess is a positive result of the fulfilment of our goals. The measure of success is a subjective view of success. Success for me as an individual, personal success, success for my family, success for my company, a state, success for humanity, success for history and success for the future ... ...
Views: 4499(1 vote) - Personal Goal Setting - Learn to set SMART Goals - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Mike PowersThe SMART in smart goals is an acrostic to help people remember the important points that make personal goal setting effective. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. These are all critical components of goal setting that will motivate you to achieve the ...
Views: 4487(1 vote) - Are You Persistent in Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Osric V. BaughamWe have talked about failure being a step toward success but now let's discuss a key attribute to that concept. Persistence is the necessary characteristic when pursuing your goals and dreams. There are three components to persistence that you must have in order to stay the course. They are a ...
Views: 4460 - Write a Description of Your Ideal Reality - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 4: Write a Description of Your Ideal Reality Using your imagination, now write a detailed description of your new reality in which your ideal life and ideal self are already manifested. Write in the present tense as if all of your goals have already been achieved. Describe how you ...
Views: 4439(1 vote) - 10 Meaningful Areas to Ponder in the New Year - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Laurie DuparIt’s an undeniable fact - most New Year’s resolutions fail. Not because we don’t want to improve our situation or have a lack of motivation – we do! The truth is, most of us don’t take the time to really create goals that will work for us. When January 1st rolls around, there’s tremendous ...
Views: 4425(2 votes) - 1 Step To Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Wayne PerkinsIn Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's original "Chicken Soup for the Soul," I am reminded of the short story titled "Another Check Mark On the List." This is a story about a 15-year-old boy named John who, on one rainy day, when it was too wet outside to play, he decided to write a list of ...
Views: 4403(2 votes) - Self Discipline in Positive Thinking and Self Talk - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Alan SearingBuilding up self-discipline and thinking positively is sometimes hard to do. We all need discipline in order to be successful with all the challenges and problems of daily life. We should consider building up our self-discipline with positive thinking and self-talk. In order to be successful, ...
Views: 4396 - Fight for Success-5 Steps to Improving you. - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Chris SuttonWe all want to be, have and do better in life. The most over used phrase we all hear and use id "I'm sick and tired of being........" well you know the rest. A restless, un motivated and mundane life is much like the paint in a room. After you paint a room it looks clean, new and brings new ...
Views: 4379(1 vote) - Monday Momentum: Ten Tips For Creating A Great Week Every Week - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Jill KoenigMillions of people started the day today "hoping" for motivation to get them through the week. They woke up waiting for some external force to inspire and light a fire under them so they could make it through the day. Not an exciting way to begin the week, do you agree? Does it make sense to ...
Views: 4281 - A Vision Without a Plan is Just a Dream: 5 Steps to Realise Your Vision - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Jason ManninoYou have done a lot of visioning work and inward searching to find your life's true calling and purpose. You are excited about your newfound clarity. You are willing to move out of your comfort zone and take the necessary action to make it happen. But, you are unclear about what your next action ...
Views: 4267 - Goal Setting To Build Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Evelyn LimGoal setting is often done at the start of a new year, so that there can be a specific direction to work towards. Setting goals require an evaluation of what has been achieved in the past, so that new and higher targets can be set. However, if you have noticed problems with achieving your goals ...
Views: 4264 - Stay True To Your Course - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Cathy PulsiferHave you ever heard the expression, "be true to yourself"? Maybe this expression should be changed to, "stay true to your course". Both of these expressions may be ones you should consider etching into your mind when you work for other people, or certain types of bosses, or in certain ...
Views: 4240 - 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) - What are you sacrificing your dream...for? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from David ThompsonIn order to gain something we must first let go of something. This is a law of life. To lose weight for example, we must first let go of what is making us fat or out of shape. To be debt free we must cut back on the things that put us into debt in the first place. We must change our ways. All ...
Views: 4166(4 votes) - How To Achieve Success In Life - by As you envision your goals for the future and want to become the best you can in whatever you strive to achieve, most individuals may enjoy further accomplishments in life when they become a successful employee or representative regarding their craft in life. Not only does succeeding in your ...
Views: 4157 - Time Management Training – An Investment Not a Cost for Your Company - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Steven StasczakMany organizations see time management training as something they’ll spend their money on, only if they have to. Usually the first thing a company will do to satisfy their budget will be to cut back on or eliminate their training needs, but this is not something that they cannot a really afford ...
Views: 4157 - What Is The Secret That Separates Successful People From Failures? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Lynn MooreQuite frequently now, I'm having times when I am in complete awe of the power of the Universe. And I just keep saying "Wowww!" When I stay in sync with the big "U", which is more and more often now, and things happen to reinforce all that we are taught, I am reminded of just how simple and ...
Views: 4155 - Focus Your Mind: Real Self Help - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Willie HortonDid you leave your house naked this morning? Of course you didn’t. Isn’t it bizarre that everyone has no problem preparing themselves physically for the day ahead whilst almost no one bothers to mentally prepare – and being mentally prepared is far more important because the quality of your ...
Views: 4140(3 votes) - You Have the Ability to Choose - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanI recently received an e-mail from a friend of mine regarding choices specifically a person's ability to choose their own attitude of mind and how one can look at any situation either positively or negatively and its direct effect on the outcome of that particular situation. Even though we ...
Views: 4136 - How to Find the Right Life Coach for You - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Diana Todd-BanksAre you planning to make changes in your life, aim for new goals, and begin the New Year with a bang? Is 2012 finally going to be the year in which you make the self changes you’ve thought about for so long? There’s no doubt one of the best ways to fast track change is to have a Life ...
Views: 4114(1 vote) - The Top 5 reasons people do not achieve their goals - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Osric V. BaughamGoal achievement is googled everyday. How can I achieve my goals? What is essential to goal setting? Are my dreams not goals but illusions? The questions are endless. After reading numerous books on the successes of others and scouring through YouTube for interviews of successful people, I have ...
Views: 4083 - Objectives Goals and Becoming Successful - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Heather SchoolerIs setting goals still valid in the 21st century? There is a lot of talk in the success industry about setting goals. The question is being posed around the validity of goal setting. Some people feel that goal setting is a waste of time and others feel that it is still valid as a tool for ...
Views: 4050(1 vote) - Writing Self Improvement Goals - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsToday it is time to start setting your self improvement goals for 2011. To help you get started on those goals, take out your journal and do the following: 1. Determine where you need improvement Decide what areas of your life need the most improvement. Are you reading at least 10 pages a ...
Views: 4043 - Martial Arts Belt Systems and Goal Setting - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Art MasonThe martial arts belt system is one of the greatest human development systems ever created, but only if it is used correctly. Success in the real world is full of obstacles. They need to be surmounted to achieve the desired goal or result. Most people quit within inches of their success! So ...
Views: 4038(3 votes) - Importance of Vision in Life - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from JoAnn Youngblood KingThe purpose of your life becomes important as you get older. This is especially true when a person matures from imitating their heroes and mentors. Just as Oprah stated in an interview, she realized she could be a much better Oprah instead of trying to be a Barbara Walters. When we reach this ...
Views: 4034(1 vote) - How to Activate the Law of Attraction Using Vision Boards - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Chuck MorrisonWhat does the Law of Attraction have to do with Vision Boards? Everything! Vision Boards are powerful goal-setting tools that increase your emotional state, or energetic vibration, through use of a visual collection of your goals and dreams. Any teacher, or student, of the “Law of ...
Views: 4033 - Double Your Efforts, Double Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Ken OnuMaking goals for yourself is one thing; making your goals actually happen is another thing entirely. Many people get frustrated for not being able to hit their goals. Here’s one way of making sure you achieve your goals: Take your realistic target and double it. For example, if you aim to ...
Views: 4006 - 7 Critical Keys to Goal Setting Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from Rod MooreHaving conducted an intense study of goal setting Techniques and strategies over the last few years, andreceived feedback from the more than 5,000 users of Goals Magic, I have discovered that there are 47 keysto goal setting success. All 47 of these keys will berevealed in my soon to be released ...
Views: 3982 - 12 Easy Steps to Create Positive Self-Talk Leading to Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherHave you ever noticed a trend in the thinking patterns of successful people? Have you ever wondered why it seems like success comes so easily to some people and so difficult for others? It all has to do with your beliefs and self-talk. People that achieve success in a consistent basis ...
Views: 3947(2 votes) - How to Set Realistic and Achievable Goals No Matter What Your Age - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Steve BetsworthSet good goals There is little or no point in setting goals that you simply cannot achieve, you may never run the 100 metres in under 11 seconds, but you might lose the 5 pounds you are trying to! The beauty about setting goals is that you can se short, medium and long term goals for everything ...
Views: 3918 - How to Motivate Yourself to Success - The Reward Versus Punishment Syndrome - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Bob CrawfordWhen it comes to learning how to motivate yourself to success, which is better? Using rewards or punishment? Is one better than the other? Will rewarding yourself when you succeed produce better results than punishing yourself when you fail? You might be surprised at the answer, but the truth is ...
Views: 3905(1 vote) - The Right People Can Help You Reach Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Brian DawsonHave you ever asked your friend, the one who is only a long boarder, tips for riding a big wave on a short board? "Hey Fred, I know you love long boarding, but can you teach me how to surf on this short board?" You probably got some good tips and coaching instructions. Even better, have you ...
Views: 3877 - Setting Goals Using Mind Mapping Techniques - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from sam sanderMind Mapping, also called concept mapping is a useful technique for developing and documenting any thought process. It can be used for planning, studying, problem solving and of course, goal setting. A mind map for goal setting is a great technique for brainstorming your dreams and desires. ...
Views: 3851(1 vote) - Be Goals, Do Goals - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Marnie GreenAre you a finisher? Do you love the feel of completing a task and checking it off your list? Goal completion is a strong human motivator. Yet, writing significant goals that have a positive impact on the work environment can be tough. Here's a framework to consider the next time you begin to ...
Views: 3848(1 vote) - Get Excited And Get Moving! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Father TimeWhether we feel like doing it or not, we have to do whatever it is that we know in our hearts to be right, and good, and productive! Sometimes, you just have to motivate yourself, to get up and push yourself to get out there and do it! There are many successful people out there, and even on ...
Views: 3833(7 votes) - Put The S.M.A.C.K. Down On Your Goals Today! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Thomas AndersonSometimes I just want to walk up to people, smack them in the face and say "WAKE UP! You can live an extraordinary life!" Okay, so maybe I don't really want to smack them, because I'm not at all a violent person. However, I do want to put the S.M.A.C.K. down on them. Because most people ...
Views: 3823 - What is Discipline? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipI’ve been thinking a lot about what I believe to be the central challenge facing our clients right now, along with the rest of our society. It’s not an original concept by any means, but more and more I come to believe that it is the key to unlocking every success principle in ...
Views: 3803(8 votes) - 7 Tips For Making Work Fun Again - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Ryan RiveraHating your job is one of the worst feelings. Every day you wake up knowing that once again you have to deal with supervisors that probably purchased their degrees off the Internet and coworkers that don't know the difference between "you're" and "ur." Here's a hint, coworkers: "You're" is ...
Views: 3783 - Soar to Great Heights - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonCover the Clock Most people, more often than we care to admit, don’t need to wear a watch. There are all manner of clocks and timepieces surrounding us. If you’ve got an appointment or if it’s important for you to be someplace in a particular time, sure, wear a watch if it’s convenient. To ...
Views: 3783 - Self Improvement Tips for Wealth Creation? Getting Rich Starts from Within - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardFew people realize that getting rich does not just happen by using mathematical and business skills. There is definitely more to that in creating wealth. If you want to get rich, you have to make changes. And the first changes you need to make will be those that focus on ...Few people realize ...
Views: 3776 - Are you an information hoarder? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Carrie GreeneHave you seen the show Hoarders, Buried Alive? Many people are entranced by it. It’s reminds me of when you drive down the road and pass an accident… it’s hard to turn away. I’ve heard people say that they are amazed at how “those people” live. Can’t “they” understand the difference between ...
Views: 3759(5 votes) - Anthony Robbins' Ultimate Success Formula - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Nelson ChenAnthony Robbins' Ultimate Success Formula enable you to Achieve Anything You Want in Life Have you wonder why some people achieve success in their life? Want factors contribute to their success and why 95% of other people fail to achieve success in their life? There are many factors ...
Views: 3755 - A journey without a destination becomes an aimless wandering - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Bill DueeaseMost people go through life aimlessly. They generate few if any destinations and just take what life thrusts upon them. Their lives become a chaotic response to the winds and forces around them and they feel like tumbleweeds caught in a storm, or stuck in a corner somewhere. They fall into ruts ...
Views: 3746 - How to Build and Implement Strategies to Achieve Personal and Professional Goals For Success - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from John ChiltonWhen someone tells you: "you need to set goals in your life" , you probably cringe and feel like it's just a motivational phrase. However, the best way to achieve success in your life IS to set attainable goals for yourself. "I'm going to work out 4 times this week instead of 3....", "I'll put ...
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