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- Acknowledge Your Achievements! - by We sometimes don't notice when change happens gradually. As a result, we sometimes don't recognize the progress we have made in our lives. It's quite probable that wherever you are in your life right now, there is another place that you are aspiring to be. This may result in a sort of ...
Views: 778 - Actions to Avoid So You Can Reach Your Productivity Goals - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2022 from Leon EdwardAs much as you are doing your best, there are times that you may still find yourself not reaching the goals you aimed for. Even if you did achieve some of them, they might not be within your timeframe or up to the quality you expected. You know you can do more or better, but it seems ...
Views: 459 - Additional Thoughts: Needs, Wants, Values and Priorities - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked with an executive who stated with certitude that his family was his number one priority. He also lamented the fact that he spent virtually no time with his wife and kids. I responded that priorities are defined by how and where we spend our time and that, by definition, his family ...
Views: 1517 - Adopt a New Strategy for Success - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Roberta MittmanWe've heard often that fear of failure is why many plans--business, lifestyle, wellness, personal relationships--fall through. Fear of failure is a significant problem. But fear of failure is not always what lies at the heart of disappointment and lack of results. The more deeply hidden hurdle ...
Views: 1231 - Adorning Ideas For Area Rugs - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Todd KenneyInstead of changing your flooring, contemplate adorning with area rugs. There are many choices on the market in relation to these rugs. You can gown up a hallway or add colour to a bedroom. They are straightforward to seek out, affordable to buy and so they offer you the ability to move them ...
Views: 745 - Advantages of Institution-initiated Professional Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Tony DosanjhSetting professional goals is a promise – a promise between an individual and his profession, or a promise of an organization/institution to its employees, or even a promise of an organization to its beneficiaries, of providing exemplary service through complete training of its ...
Views: 1856 - Affordable VPS Hosting Solutions: Netherlands and Windows VPS Servers - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2024 from Shubham SardaThe demand for Virtual Private Servers (VPS) has skyrocketed over the years, driven by businesses and individuals seeking scalable, secure, and cost-effective hosting solutions. VPS hosting strikes a balance between shared hosting and dedicated servers, offering users greater control, ...
Views: 120 - Afraid To Take Risks? 3 Ways This Is Holding You Back. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinRisk- exposure to the chance of injury or loss. How do you feel when you hear the word risk? Do you get butterflies in your stomach, start sweating and feeling uneasy? Or are you calm and composed when thinking about taking risks? It’s natural to have a mental and/or physical response ...
Views: 1680 - After Effective Goal Setting, You Are Left with a Map That Clearly Points You to the Pot of Gold! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Ishmail DownesPeople often underestimated the importance of goal setting, don't be one of them. Wouldn't it be great if you were handed a map that CLEARLY illustrates where you can find buried treasure? Well, start goal setting and you'll have the equivalent. When you set CLEAR, SPECIFIC goals, you become ...
Views: 1383 - After Goal Setting Comes Resistance - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Barbara BowenAs a creativity coach and artist, I encounter goal setting issues daily. When it comes to setting career goals and keeping things on track, the word "discipline" can present problems. Webster defines the word in these terms: a systematic method to obtain obedience; submission to rules and ...
Views: 1337 - Age Should Never Stop You - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Kathleen Hanagan“For of All Sad Words of Tongue and Pen, the Saddest are These, It Might Have Been…..” John Greenleaf Whittier Regret is one of the heaviest emotions you can carry around, and can be released in countless ways: through forgiveness, through spiritual practices, or, in many cases, some healthy ...
Views: 1328 - Aim and Your Essential Nature - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from David SamuelMuch has been said about the importance of having an aim to give direction to your life for you to progress with your work. If you do not have an aim, nothing in your life can progress. Your aim is the engine which drives the entire vehicle. It is not only having any aim, it is having a ...
Views: 1171 - Akeelah and the Bee - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Jill KoenigI am a sponge. I am always learning, no matter what activity I am engaged in. I derive inspiration from everyone and everything around me. I heard a great deal of positive buzz about a movie called "Akeelah and the Bee" which was just released in theaters in America so I went to see what it was ...
Views: 3575 - Align Your Dreams: From Ordinary To Ultra-Ordinary - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2007 from Deborah !Baker"Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blue prints of your ultimate achievements." Napoleon Hill What is your dream? You may want an entirely new job or a significant career change. Maybe you are seeking a promotion, or believe you deserve a raise! ...
Views: 1922 - Aligning Goals With Your Values - by I read an article recently about why it is important to align goals with our values. It seems this salesman set his goals for the coming year. He had a target for volume of sales and acquired new business. He then planned his work schedule to accomplish these goals. It would involve a great deal ...
Views: 872 - ALL ABOUT ALGORITHM I.T SOLUTIONS - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Kaizer MancenidoAlgorithm IT is an information technology company that specializes in website design and development, website maintenance and support, website hosting, website repair, mobile applications development and support, and software reselling services. Algorithm IT taps into the great potentials of ...
Views: 1036 - All About The Importance Of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you try to apply for a job, your objective is to pass the exams and interview to get accepted. When an athlete runs a triathlon, his primary aim is to defeat his competitors and win. When someone engages in a fitness program, there’s a certain weight goal that he or she wants to meet. As ...
Views: 1564 - All Limitations Are Perceived Horizons - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2006 from David CameronNot so long ago, people thought the world was flat. They looked out into the horizon, and it appeared to them that the earth ended somewhere far out there, and at the end of the earth, one could possibly fall off the edge and die. Therefore, people did not dare to reach the horizon, for fear of ...
Views: 1115 - All Limitations Are Perceived Horizons - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiNot so long ago, people thought the world was flat. They looked out into the horizon, and it appeared to them that the earth ended somewhere far out there, and at the end of the earth, one could possibly fall off the edge and die. Therefore, people did not dare to reach the horizon, for fear of ...
Views: 1518 - Amazing Power of Affirmations - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Ashok GroverYoung girls were quite excited when the chief guest told them that he had a recipe for increasing height and was quite willing to share it with them. It was something like dream comes true for the college students to have such a nice gift on the occasion of their College Annual Day ...
Views: 923 - Ambition - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Dr James JacksonAm - bi - tion (noun) :a) An eager or strong DESIRE to achieve something such as fame or power: Aspiration, ambitiousness. b) The object, objective or GOAL desired: Her ambition is the presidency. c) The wish, power, and ability to begin and follow through with a PLAN or task: Drive, enterprise, ...
Views: 1293 - An Accountability Partner Can Keep You on Track - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhenever I ask people why they want a coach, they invariably tell me that they need someone to hold them accountable. I think that hiring a coach is the best answer to that, but suppose you aren't ready for a coach? Here's something you can do until you are ready for one (or even if you have ...
Views: 1744 - An Amazing Exercise for Reaching Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteEvery person has inner dreams and desires. You do too. You may feel there are many things you were born to do and to accomplish in this lifetime. You have natural talents and skills, things that come easily to you and activities you enjoy doing. There are numerous parts of life that bring ...
Views: 7066 - An Elevator Speech Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniTelling people what you do is pretty easy if they are willing to intently listen for 5-10 minutes while you give them examples and analogies. Even straightforward professions and products require a bit of dialogue. Passionate business owners have so much they want to explain that it can be ...
Views: 1539 - Annuities and Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tom KoziolAnnuities and your retirement may sound like a mismatch but the truth is an annuity is the only product available that will pay a monthly check for life. No other investment vehicle can make this guarantee. Before I launch into an explanation on annuities I need to make a disclosure. I own an ...
Views: 1106 - 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 - Antique White Kitchen Cabinets Transform Your Home With Classic Flea - by Antique White kitchen cabinets are in huge demand especially for kitchens. Earlier, it was only interior designers who used to favor the use of white while designing kitchens. Today, however, a large section of the population realizes the timeless magic of this neutral shade and are more ...
Views: 150 - Any Good Things Come from the Virus Situation? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHave any good things come from the virus situation? It is an awful situation and there have been many deaths, upset, worry and chaos caused by it, but perhaps there are one or two good bits that come from it - the silver lining in the clouds. Perhaps we have learned about patience, ...
Views: 540 - Applying Action To Your Inner Desires! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette Colby"I know what I need to do, but I’m scared that I won’t succeed.” Who among us hasn’t been stuck in this scenario before? We know what to do, but we don’t put knowledge into action. The end result is the frustration of staying stuck in the current reality even though change is desired. The ...
Views: 800 - Approval Comes From God - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen God gives us something to do, why do we need to wait for man's permission to do it? God can give us all the supplies we need. But we tend to go to man and say, look at this for me and let me know what you think. While we are waiting, we are doing nothing. If it takes a while to hear back we ...
Views: 1317 - Approved To Booked - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Linda KesterHave you ever looked at a list of your approved deals and hoped that at least one of them would fund in the next couple weeks? It seems like some lessees play a game called “String Out The Leasing Company”. They avoid calls from both you and the vendor and use every stall tactic ...
Views: 1313 - Are Elite Athletes Ready to Fail? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhat if failure and winning go hand in hand similar to peanut butter and chocolate? At first glance it appears to be an odd match. So many highly talented athletes needed to experience failure in order to become great. Whether it is in sports, business or life, failure is necessary for the ...
Views: 1660 - Are Limiting Beliefs Impacting Your Success? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Anne BachrachLimiting beliefs refers to a belief system that is self-inhibiting. This system discourages exploration of what we understand as a “wider cognitive space.” The beliefs created and perpetuated in this type of system are strongly held, often due to heavy emotional attachment. (For example, a ...
Views: 1194 - Are Our Memories Real and Do They Effect Our Lives? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Emma JamesEmma James, NLP Trainer and NLP Sport Trainer discusses our perception of reality and memories and if any of our memories and reality is in fact real. So, what is out reality? What in fact are our memories? Our reality is completely based on our experience, our events through our life, the ...
Views: 2551 - Are People Who Set Goals Happier? - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kate WelderResearch has shown that many factors determine how happy a person is. Some of it may be genetic, and some may be circumstances. Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying "People are about as happy as they make their minds up to be", which is true. However their is research that says people who set ...
Views: 2215 - Are Short- term goals vital? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2020 from Rahul RahejaIf goals are our vision of a bright future, shouldn’t we focus our attention on achieving our long-term goals? So, short-term goals are also crucial as long-term ones. In fact, without short-term identity goals, there are higher chances of failure to achieve our long-term goals. When it comes ...
Views: 690 - Are SMART Goals still Smart? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Daniel BrittonMost experts agree that the expression of a goal or objective in clear, concise terms enhances the potential to achieve it. In goal setting the acronym SMART is perhaps the most well used process for structuring goals. It represents Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time related. ...
Views: 1606 - Are We Killing Our Children’s Dreams? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Nicholas PuriLooking back at my school career, I have to regard myself as very fortunate. Although from a social point-of-view I am sure other people had a more successful time (I once had to change school due to bullying, before making new friends and becoming more popular), from an educational ...
Views: 1370 - Are Written Goals Important? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Keith BrayTo me, the simple answer to this question is yes. The complex answer, another yes! In both my recovery to a more abundant and joyous life, and my reaching fulfilling work (and golf results), goal setting is a key. If I don’t have targets, write them down, and measure against them, how will ...
Views: 849 - Are You a High Performing Athlete? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Loren FogelmanPeak performance. A buzz word used by coaches, trainers and athletes. What if that was only a small part of a bigger picture? By solely seeking peak performance athletes might be missing an even greater endeavor. High performance. Sounds similar, but different in quality and approach. Peak ...
Views: 1486 - Are You Achieving Your Goals? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2006 from Roger CarrHave you found yourself setting goals every year but eventually losing interest. Did you have every intention to make a difference by accomplishing your goals but then not following through? It is easy to get frustrated when this happens. Because of your frustration, it is less likely you will ...
Views: 1355 - Are You As Dumb As An Elephant? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Dax MoyOver the last 4 years my family and I have travelled extensively and regularly to Southeast Asia, and Thailand in particular, to broaden our horizons whilst at the same time deepen our family bond in beautiful and inspiring surroundings. These times are always amongst my favourite times of the ...
Views: 1311 - Are You Asking for Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniIt’s one thing to charge enough for your services and products but does that come with a trade off in your mind? Do you ask for the support your need from every person that could highly impact your success? Do you ask for enough days off? If people work for you, do you ask for quiet ...
Views: 1602 - Are You at a Threshold Moment? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2015 from Dawn ShulerWe all have those times where we can just chug along in our businesses and lives…. la la la la. We’re good. We’re happy. It’s status quo at its best. And then that all changes. We want more. We’re ready. Status quo is not good enough. So, then we have a decision to make. I call this a ...
Views: 1076 - Are You Being Mean? - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniYou probably consider yourself a person who is kind and does your best to play by the Golden Rule. But as coach, I get to peek behind your curtain. I know that some of the seemingly nicest people are downright mean and nasty. You’re mean and nasty to yourself. Wicked. Brutal. Verging on ...
Views: 1487 - Are You Big Enough for Your Dreams and Goals? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from William DiedrichYou cannot reduce dreams and goals to your size. If you dream of being a high level manager, yet your main goal is to please your boss, it is unlikely you will achieve your dream. If you dream of being wealthy, yet resent those who already have money, it is unlikely you will achieve wealth. ...
Views: 1314 - Are YOU chasing what you REALLY want? - by When I speak to an audience on the topic of "Create A Life You Love", we look at the things people spend most of their time on, and then compare these to the things they really want. Do you think the two are aligned? NO WAY!
You're either aligned or you're not. There is a unique set of values ...
Views: 1131 - Are You Creating the Life You Want? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we embark on a new year, it is only natural for most of us to be somewhat introspective and to do our own personal "year-in-review." We evaluate our successes, what we might do differently and hopefully what we learned. We assess where we are and what we want to create by asking ourselves ...
Views: 1255 - Are You Dreaming Big? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreerySo many people have wonderful dreams that are buried just beneath the surface--a book they'd love to write, a business venture they'd like to pursue, a race they'd like to sign up for, or a trip they want to take. If only. If only they had: more time, more motivation, more get-up-and-go. ...
Views: 1141 - Are You Focused on Money In or Out? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniThere's nothing like a money goal to throw you into a tailspin. As you move through your year, you measure the amount of money coming into your account by which month it is. Then you ask yourself if it's possible to generate the amount you want by year-end. Unless your income keeps moving up ...
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