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- Connect the Dots - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniEvery December and January, millions of people sit down with a pen and paper to write out their goals for the year. Many of the goals are exciting because they’re fresh out the creativity pool. Other goals are quite irritating because they’ve been on the goal list before and didn’t come to ...
Views: 1477 - Lessons in Business Survival Skills - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniGive me a good book to read and I have a slice of heaven in my hands. One of my favorite types to read is true stories of survival. I'm hosting a book club at my house this month and my book choice is the mack-daddy survival story of all time: Unbroken. It follows Olympic athlete Louis ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - The Tough Mudder Goal Setting Formula - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Doug GradyRecently I registered for a run called the Tough Mudder, billed as the “Toughest One Day Run on the Planet.” It is 10 miles, includes 18 obstacles and is modeled after British Special Forces training. The average completion time is reportedly 2 ½ hours. In sharing this with a friend he said “I’m ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Making Changes in our Diet, Our Lives, & our Belief System - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2014 from Larry CraneRegardless of the changes we would like to make, it is important that we begin by clearly deciding what it is that we would like to change. The decision part of any area of our life that we are hoping to change is a very important aspect. Clearly we can easily agree that choosing healthier ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - The Timing of Change - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloIt is always tempting to make changes at the beginning of the year. After all, it seems like a logical time to think about doing something different. But is that really the case? Sure, we can all think of things we would like to change about our lives, but is the beginning of the year the time ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - The Seven Secrets to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurgh7 Secrets to Living the Good Life Know the 7 Secrets. There really are 7 “Secrets” that you need to know and understand before you can successfully transform your life from where it is now to where it needs to be. These 7 Secrets require that you change your long-held attitudes, your ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - 8 Awesome Benefits of Going Back to School as an Adult - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from M Nasir AzizAre you ready to take your life in a completely new direction? Going back to school as an adult can bring you a ton of benefits! Here are 8 of the best ones. Since you know that investing in your future is incredibly important, you've decided to go back to school as an adult. Congratulations ...
Views: 1473 - Time Travel to Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Anne CookMeet Ricardo Alvaranga, a 24-year-old contractor that came to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay from Jamaica to save money and open a business back home. The following letter is something Ricardo hopes for. I asked him to sit in the future mentally and watch his dream unfold in his mind. He was to ...
Views: 1473 - Personal Development Tips – Why It Is Important To Set Your Own Goals - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I would like to share with you some personal development tips on why it is important for you to set your own goals. You may have heard people harping on how important that is. Did you ever wonder why? Goal setting is important, firstly because it gives you a sense of direction. Think ...
Views: 1472 - 7 Tips to Manage Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorOverwhelm blocks productivity, creativity, enjoyment… and even income! You can begin to improve this starting today. In my article, “What Does Feeling Overwhelmed Really Mean?”, I mentioned I’d created a mind map. Since then, I revisited my mind map and removed a few things listed there. ...
Views: 1471 - Goal Setting for 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Tracey FieberEvery January, millions of Americans take part in one of the most popular holiday traditions – setting New Year’s resolutions. From becoming financially responsible to eliminating bad habits, New Year’s resolutions are great ways to set goals that better ourselves and our health – but they ...
Views: 1470 - Goal Setting When it Isn’t New Years - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from sam sanderAnother year is passing by and here you on the downhill slide to the beginning of a new one. But instead of letting this time slip away and mean nothing, achieve something by setting yourself some new goals. The truth is, it doesn’t need to be New Year to go about setting goals. Many people ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Sometimes we run… Your relationship with your goals: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Richard LiottaEverything we do is goal directed, whether we are pursuing success, accomplishment, satisfaction, service, love, acceptance, or simply comfort and the absence of pain. Goals are always with us, whether consciously acknowledged or not. We seek them, achieve them, fail at them, savor victory, ...
Views: 1470(5 votes) - Living in the Question: What is the Bottom-Line and How Do You Manage It? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2003 from Mark WardThe bottom-line is not necessarily limited to finances or even business. ◘ Why are you doing what you're doing? ◘ Is your work and life as effective as you would like it to be? Why are you here? No, I don't mean, "why are you here on the planet?" That is a valid question, ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Why setting New Year Resolutions is a Really Bad Idea - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Daisa CatalinaThe year 2012 in almost ending, as the holiday season knocks on our door. It’s time to be around the family and enjoy some quality time together. But it’s also a great time to review the main events of the passing year and think about what’s coming up for 2013. Out with the Old and in with ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - How to Make a Resume for First Job - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from James ThomasMaking your resume for the first time can be a worrisome task for anyone, but believe it or not, resume writing is not as difficult as it is made out to be. Learning how to make a resume for your very first job is very easy. You need to know and understand that your resume is going to create ...
Views: 1467 - Make 2012 Your Year to Achieve Your Big 3 - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonStop pursuing success, believing that you can achieve any number of goals, if you follow and stick to all the principals described in the self-help books you have read. The principal for achieving all your goals is simple: •Clarify your vision and purpose. •Create goals that are aligned with ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Make 2012 Productive, Profitable and Blessed - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageThis is the time of year many professionals set goals and resolutions for the coming year in hopes of making the coming year better than the year before. Unfortunately, most goals are forgotten within a short period of time. Often this is due to trying to do too much with too little. Here ...
Views: 1466 - Goals – Learn the Important Difference between Should and Want - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesWe spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential. - Ellen Goodman I love this quote. This ...
Views: 1466 - The Follow-Through Challenge: Caesar and Nine-Year-Old Jahkil - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2017 from Noelle NelsonCaesar, not as in “Caesar’s Palace” in Las Vegas, but Caesar, as in Julius Caesar, the man, was truly an amazing individual. If he were alive today, I sincerely believe he’d be the most successful man on the planet, for one simple reason: the dude had incredible follow-through. Whatever he ...
Views: 1466 - Money - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottOkay, I’m going to do my best to tackle a very sensitive topic. That’s right, money! When I began my sales career, I earned substantially more than I had been accustomed to as a service technician. It was very exciting to be earning more money than I knew what to do with. Don’t dismay, I ...
Views: 1464 - Goal Setting Success - A Myth? Or A Whale of a Yale Tale? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeI don't know how many times I have read it. Maybe I've heard it even more. Sometimes it takes place at Yale; other times at Harvard. In some cases, it was in the 1950s; in other cases, it was in the 1970s. It has been referred to in bestselling books and on college campuses. It has been quoted ...
Views: 1463(9 votes) - It is time to Take a Half-Time Break in 2012 - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Andrew HortonHave you ever attended a sport match where, the players reach half time. During this break they refresh themselves, gather their thoughts, examine their performance during the first half and set strategy for the second half of the match. Well as you reach the halfway mark in your year, have you ...
Views: 1463 - 7 Ways to Make 2013 the Best Year of Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from SadaNam KaurThe grandmother of one of my friends used to say that the graveyard is full of good intentions. So, why do so few people successfully materialise their great ideas and dreams? And how can you achieve what you want in 2013 so that your good intentions become your reality? Here are 7 ...
Views: 1462 - FEAR - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsIt is impossible to remove all Fear from our lives. Fear is a natural emotion and we are all human – It is normal and natural to experience some degree of fear in our lives. We can feel fear for many different reasons including the following: • Fear of doing something new • Fear of the ...
Views: 1462(4 votes) - Seven Reasons People Don't Set Goals and How to Overcome Each of Them - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryTalk to ten people and nine of them will tell you they believe in goal setting. These nine people will tell you that goals are important, that they can help you be happier and healthier, and that they are the best and fastest way to achieve more in life. I would agree with those nine ...
Views: 1462 - The 5 Top Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Goals - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Bob CrawfordLearning how to set goals effectively is one of the most important things that you can do to improve your life. Unfortunately, it is also the one area that might be holding you back if you aren't doing it right. Here are the top mistakes that you absolutely have to avoid if you are serious about ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #4 Think Big - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom." Merry Browne . What is the glass ceiling of your mind? What is the highest achievement that you can imagine for yourself? For some the measure is money related. They imagine themselves making six figures while others image seven. For ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - Shortcut to Success - Goal Setting - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Denise PedersonHere are some tips from a personal coach to help with your goal setting process. 1. First, you need to get very clear on exactly it is that you want. Clarity is the very first step in the goal setting - - - and achievement process. You need to be specific enough so that you can measure your ...
Views: 1461 - Never Let Making a Living Stop You - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Andrew HortonWe all need to make a living and even though we may be involved in something that is not inspiring us or making us feel passionate, we must never allow that to stop us from expressing our true desire. Make a small shift in the way you think and see everything as on the way, rather than in the ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - New Year Resolutions: Let's Get Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Larry HehnMy friend Mano Watsa is more than a basketball player. He was a four-time OUA Conference All-Star, two-time All-Canadian point guard and captain for the University of Waterloo. In 1999 he toured with the USA Athletes In Action team, was awarded the National TSN Award for combining excellence in ...
Views: 1460(4 votes) - You Snooze You Lose: Don’t let fear stop you - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Jaynine HowardIs procrastination holding you back from turning your dreams into reality? I often hear people tell me what they want to do. However, rarely do I see them do anything to make that dream a reality. What I do see is that person’s idea for a business now belongs to someone else. When you ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - How to Make Friends with Your Finances During a Life Transition - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Cathy Goodwin“Kevin” was experiencing sticker shock. After years of life in the corporate world, he had accumulated a healthy nest egg. The kids were grown and gone. Time, he said, to launch an Internet marketing business. “But everything is so expensive!” he exclaimed. “Take this weekend seminar. Over ...
Views: 1459 - Mental Toughness - Staying Goal Directed - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlWe are all encouraged to have goals – to set objectives and have targets. When we think of goals, usually we only consider the big long-term goals, such as buying a home. However it is often our everyday goals and actions which we need to focus on in order to increase our happiness and make life ...
Views: 1459(4 votes) - High Payoff Actions - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniWouldn’t it be great if there were a magic formula you could follow to know what actions to take, and when, so that you could always get the best results in every project or business you focus on? There really isn’t a cookie cutter, step-by-step plan that you can use to prioritize action ...
Views: 1458 - Smart Women Have a Good Eye - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffThis past weekend, I was sitting in the bleachers at our local park watching my children play little league baseball when I heard the weekly mantra from their coach as each child took their position at bat: “Wait for the one that’s right for you!” “Don’t swing at every pitch!” “Good ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - The Top 10 Steps to Being Confident and Thinking Outside the Box - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Kirwan RockefellerThe Top 10 Steps to Being Confident and Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Your Creative Imagination Kirwan Rockefeller, Ph.D. Based on the book, “Visualize Confidence: How to Use Guided Imagery to Overcome Self-Doubt” Perhaps you’ve heard the old phrase, “a picture is worth a ...
Views: 1458 - What Is Your Success Distance? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from David GikandiThe ease and speed at which you get from point A to B depends on the distance between point A and B. So, what is the distance between you and success in whatever field you choose? What is the distance between you and success in your marketing, financial, relationship, happiness or health ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - 6 Secrets to Goal Setting That Every Successful Person Knows, but You Don’t - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, last week I introduced you to the important topic - Goal Setting. Now here are 6 proven pointers that should be taken into consideration in setting your goals and achieving them. 1.Attitude plays a very big role in setting and achieving your goals. You must ask yourself if any ...
Views: 1457 - Don't Give Up - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jonathan M FlaksWhen Beethoven was young, he was told by his music teacher that he was hopeless as a composer. Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper because he had "no good ideas." Henry Ford's first two automobile businesses failed. Michael Jordan was cut from his High School varsity ...
Views: 1457 - My Happiness Mantra - Believe it Now, See it Later! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Doug HartGood day, There is an old expression that many of you probably learned as children that goes “I will believe it when I see it!” This is the common belief that we should only believe the things we see with our eyes, and not be so gullible as to believe things blindly until proven otherwise. ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - The Daily Appointment That Will Galvanize Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Jim CanterucciGalvanize, as in to arouse an awareness or action. What if you could set up a meeting each day with someone who would help you keep your goals and dreams at the forefront of your mind? This appointment would help keep you and your goals a priority as you encounter real-life situations each day. ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Resolutions That Work - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Liz SumnerWhat usually happens to your resolve in the New Year? Does it disappear before the pine needles are even vacuumed? Do you spend more energy on excuses than on execution? Can you even remember your intention by Valentine's day? Try something different this year. Take some time to think through ...
Views: 1456 - BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS "Touch It Mentally" part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Patricia Ross# http://www.selfgrowth.com/ BY TEEN VOICE BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS part 1 "Touch It Mentally" SHOP ONLINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.spreadshirt.com/ Time is the essences that carry you through life!! ...
Views: 1455 - Five Steps to Smart Goal Setting - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Corinna BowersDid you make New Year’s resolutions this year? How are they coming along? If you’re like most people, you may not have implemented all the essential components to ensure your success. Smart goal setting is possible if you put into practice these five necessary steps. 1. You’ve got to ...
Views: 1454 - 3 Keys to Achieve Your Goals and Make Your Business Better Than Ever - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerThis year just has to be better than last year, right? But how do you start? You know you're destined to build your business and yet... you have doubts that you can make things happen. You aren't sure what needs to change. Or where to start. I know how that is. I hear it from my clients ...
Views: 1453 - A PROLONGED PROCESS TO PUBLICATION - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsAN EXTENDED PROCESS God blessed me to publish my first book of poetry entitled, ON SOLID GROUND: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions. All of the poems are God inspired and are based on His word with a scripture reference for each one. I may have written the words, but God spoke them to my ...
Views: 1453 - The Dreaded Time Buffer - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniIf you know anything about the Law of Attraction, this is the one thing that is forgotten so easily. There is a delay in time, quite often, from the time you decide what you’d like to manifest until the time you experience the evidence that the Universe is about to deliver your goods. Now ...
Views: 1452 - Watch Your Business Goals Become Realities - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalGoal setting is the most effective way to watch your hopes and dreams turn into realities. It is vitally important for your success to acknowledge your wants and needs in a clear, extensive manner, so follow these three major steps to receive your heart’s desires. Ask: First ask yourself ...
Views: 1452(4 votes) - 3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Business Profits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonIn any business, and especially a small business, there can be countless valuable “potential” profits literally hiding right in front of you. For a small business, figuring out what those gaps in your profits are – and where they are hidden in your day-to-day activities – is almost as valuable ...
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