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- The importance of setting goals - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Piet Hein BrederoSomeone once said, "If you strive for nothing, you'll hit it every time." In other words, setting goals prevents you wondering aimlessly through life. Goal setting = Success Goal setting is the process of deciding where you want to get in life, and then plotting out a number of steps to lead ...
Views: 1316 - What Does It takeTo Live the Life You Desire? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Maurine PattenWhat does it take to live the life you desire? Definitely, having goals you are passionate about, focus, and self-discipline give you a good start. Also there are stages in life that are natural times for thinking about living the life you desire. Many of these times signal a transition which ...
Views: 1316(7 votes) - 7 POWER-PACKED STRATEGIES THAT CAN MAKE YOU A SUPER SUCCESS - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Ifeanyi Enoch OnuohaThe best way to live life is to be on top of the system. If you are very serious about creating significant change and lasting legacy in the world, there are things you must do in order to make your dream a reality. Success is very easy if you know the secrets and principles. The steps below ...
Views: 1315 - Chip Away at Success Every Day and your Dreams are on Their Way - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Andrew HortonDoes the progress towards realizing your goals seem painfully slow and do you feel like you are losing interest in maintaining the disciplines you need to succeed? It is at times like these that you feel like caving in and returning to your old patterns or bad habits, which feel comfortable in ...
Views: 1315 - Don’t be a mindless zombie - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectNo matter what we do, whatever we say, or how much we don’t want to, we’re all going to die eventually. I know you probably think that this is a terrible way to start off an article, but sadly we all know it’s true. The thing is, nobody knows when they’re going to ‘go’, and I’m sure if we did ...
Views: 1315 - Goal Achieving Strategy - Thinking Prosperity In Spite Of Appearances - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Trevan and Leslie HouseholderSo you want more prosperity, but there are too many obstacles in the way. How can you look at your troubles as they are and actually feel good about them, so that you can employ the law of attraction in your favor? The answer: through awareness. Now, I'm about to throw some heavy philosophical ...
Views: 1315 - Lawdy Dawdy So Many Are Trapped in the 40/40 - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Nicholas DixonIt’s out of the bag. I really need to get this off my chest.They say it is wise to learn from the mistakes of others so thatyou avoid doing the same. Why do so many people committhemselves to a 40/40 life? What is a 40/40 lifestyle? This occurs when one works 40 hoursplus a week for the next ...
Views: 1315 - Perseverance The last stretch BLUES - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Elizabeth McNallyWe are all subject to it at one time or another. You’ve had this goal for a certain time. You’ve been working at it diligently, strategizing and prioritizing as you went along. Actions have been taken following your laborious planning chart and BOOM! A dry spell strikes. You’re right there; ...
Views: 1315 - Want Success? Focus on What Works! - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou’re annoyed with yourself. Very. Downright angry, now that you think about it. You vowed last month you’d stick to your diet and slim down for the summer, and here you are, berating yourself over that double fudge extravaganza you pigged out on last night. Which wouldn’t be so bad except ...
Views: 1315 - 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 - Does Your Business Need Some Pruning To Grow Successfully? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettDuring a recent masterminding session I attended via web conference with fellow online solopreneurs, we discussed the topic of 'Growing Successfully'. We were asked to come up with the analogy of what our business would look like if it were a tree. I immediately envisioned the maple tree in my ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - PERFECTION A myth? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Elizabeth McNallyRealistically, striving for perfection may somewhat be only a motivator to excel in a certain domain. There should never be a depletion of self-worth or self-confidence when perfection has not been reached. The human factor constantly interferes with the notion of perfection. Whether it is a ...
Views: 1314 - Plan, Action and Achieve - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWhen the objectives we set are large or complex, we often need a plan of some sort to ensure we reach them. However, planning is just half of the story: you also need to take action. Before implementation of any plan, it's useful to check where you are both physically and mentally. Achieving our ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Strong Relationships Help Ideas Flourish - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonWhen you have an idea that you’re passionate about, you are likely inspired to figure out ways to make it happen…and fast. Whether that requires a brainstorming session, a sales pitch, or a capital investment, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with other people can help you ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - 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 - Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Michelle MayurEarly last year my daughter handed a $10 note back to an elderly lady, who had unwittingly dropped it in a shopping centre. In appreciation, the lady pulled out a bookmark from the bottom of her handbag as a gift with the following wonderful message: “Keep alive the hope in your dreams. Hope ...
Views: 1313 - Tips for reaching your goals - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanEach and every person living on this planet has certain unmet needs. A poor man might need more money, an ambitious man might need more success while a lonely man might need more friends. Whether you know your goals or whether you don’t have any idea about them this won’t mean that you don’t ...
Views: 1313 - Don't Let Your Decision Making 'Muscles' Get Weak! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John HillWe all make decisions every day but unfortunately from a very early age we have it instilled in us that we must make the 'right' decisions throughout our lives or face the consequences. These strategies usually start developing from the age of 5 years old onwards, mostly acquired unconsciously ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Goal Achievement As Easy As Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2008 from Trevan and Leslie HouseholderIt's that time of year again... are you ready for a fresh start? Ready for prosperity? Did you know that the part of your mind that sets a goal, and the part of your mind that controls the outcome are not the same parts? Most people who are enthusiastic about making a significant life change ...
Views: 1312 - The Goal Setting Reality - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWe all learn we need to write down our goals as part of the goal setting process, but most miss a couple important elements. Goal setting is a process sort of like making cake or cookies from scratch. You miss any ingredients and you not have cake or cookies. Let’s find out about some missing ...
Views: 1312 - 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 - How to Achieve Goals and Their Importance - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWhy should you strive to achieve your goals? Why should you even bother yourself setting goals? These are some of the questions that will lead you to know the importance of setting goals and achieving them. If you don't have a goal to achieve in your life, then you have nothing to target in your ...
Views: 1311 - Pushing for Profits with a Capital P - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI admit it. I’ve had plenty of freak out moments about money during my fifteen year adventure as a coach. It doesn’t matter that I teach and breathe the ins and outs about the Law of Attraction, I still get ticked off when I can’t produce the results I need and want. The real kicker is when ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Need to Amp Up Your Motivation and Commitment? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorCan a simple statement really get you motivated to start, do, or improve something you’re putting off? Let’s find out. Think of something you desire to be different, or feel challenged about following through on. See or feel it in your mind’s eye. Really connect with it. Now, say to yourself, ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Getting What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Kim Smith"There's a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it. No one's ready for a thing until they believe that they can acquire it. The state of mind must be belief and not mere hope or wish." - Napoleon Hill Do you believe you can create what you really want in your ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Designing the Future you Desire - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonDesigning the Future you Desire Business Speakers South Africa Are you ready to finally write (RIGHT) your future? When you think it that is the time to ink it. After you commit to write everything down relating to your perfect future, you are beginning the process to (RIGHT) your future. ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Going for Gold with Goals - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Ken KeisA Goal: a mark set as the outcome of a race; an aim, a purpose; an object toward which play is directed. Over the years, much has been written about goals and their importance. Yet the majority of us still don’t take the goal-setting process seriously. Oddly enough, some individuals are ...
Views: 1307 - Hard Decisions that Impact Your Profits - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniThere are lots of ways to grow your business, work with clients and offer your products. Often it's challenging to know what to accept and what to decline. It's even more challenging when there is money offered to you and you desperately need it. Knowing your criteria for saying yes or no to ...
Views: 1307 - My Top Secret Tips for Achieving Successful Resolutions and Goals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from James MapesFirst, let’s get some facts straight. Research shows that more than 80% of us fail at keeping our New Year’s resolutions because we unconsciously set ourselves up for failure. One of the main reasons is, without awareness, we focus on the downside of not achieving their goals. That means we're ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Rampant Overwhelm - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve been writing about it for years. I coach clients on this topic every week. I watch colleagues fizzle under its pressure. Business owners are run by it. Everyone reacts to it ungracefully. It’s running rampant in the world. It’s called overwhelm. Overwhelm is a perspective, not a ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - A Killer 3-Step Process to Making a Good Goal Great - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Alex WorkEveryone has goals, but the difference between those who have mastered goal setting and those who simply wish for their goals to come true comes down to simply how they choose to phrase their goal! But wait, I can hear you saying. How can the way a goal be phrased influence whether or not it is ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Women and Retirement: You’re Achievement Inventory - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Judy JuricekIn the last blog post, we talked about making a complete list of all of the achievements of your life and putting it on paper. Hopefully you have done that and taken the time to relax and enjoy all that you have accomplished. Did you ever stop to think how much you have achieved? It feels ...
Views: 1306 - Now is the Time to Explode off the Starting Line and Commit to Win. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Andrew HortonMotivational Speakers Taking the first step along the path of success and super achievement is crucial. The challenge we face though is the ability to stay on track and to keep taking those next steps every day after the initial positive emotions we felt when we made that first step start to ...
Views: 1305(3 votes) - Successful Goal Planning - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/You hear a lot about Goals and Planning these days – but is it just a waste of time, or does it really work? Won’t just making a quick list of things to do be just as effective, and much quicker? Please consider these ideas. There are several steps we can take to increase success, ...
Views: 1305 - Who Else Wants To Set Bigger Goals for Work in 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Gary DalyMany of us ask ourselves how we set bigger goals for work in 2013. How can we get the promotion we have been striving for? Or even a pay rise for recognition of our hard work? A sure-fire way NOT to achieve all these things is by focusing on what people say and not what they actually do. If we ...
Views: 1305 - HOW ARE YOU FEELING ABOUT YOUR FITNESS TODAY? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Paul BatzDon’t you just love the holiday feasts? There are very few things I enjoy more than eating and drinking with reckless abandon over the holidays. When wine is freely flowing and the air is pregnant with temptation, it feels great to grab that extra scoop of cheesy potatoes. Or eat apple pie ...
Views: 1304 - Extra Help For College Admissions - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from edwise internationalBeing well-rounded can give you an edge when competing for at spot at universities around the country. As you prepare to apply for college, good grades and high test scores are important, but there are other ways to show admissions officers that you're the right fit. In a world where there are ...
Views: 1304 - Learn how to Set and Focus on your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from cedric riceAs I began to get this article together I realized that I don’t really know what my goals are. Yes I have goals but they are not specific so I guess that I am writing this article for myself as well as you. It is important that we have a clear picture of what our goals are and the direction that ...
Views: 1304 - Get Definite To Manifest - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ted CiubaToday I want to talk about the Formula for Riches. It's made up of six steps. I talk about this in Chapter 1 of The NEW Think and Grow Rich, because it's that important. It starts with Desire—and this is where a lot of people completely miss the boat. A few years back I was at a Christmas ...
Views: 1303(2 votes) - Prioritization - How to Find Your Focus - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David McKeeWe all have many things to do each day - pick up the kids from school, go get the groceries, mow the lawn. And in our business life as well as our goal plan, we also have many tasks. The problem is, we usually do not prioritize these tasks. Most of us have a vague notion of what our ...
Views: 1303 - Set Big Goals - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackDo you set goals for yourself? Sure you do. But do you set good goals? Have you achieved many of the things that you want in life? If not, how goal setting technique may need a little polishing. This month’s article is about how to set a clearly defined goal that will work for you to help ...
Views: 1303 - 7 Tips to Achieve What You Want in Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochDreamers are thinkers. Achievers are thinkers and doers. If you want to accomplish great things in your life, then you must decide what you want, and then take action. Here are 7 tips to help you achieve what you want in life, and to convert your dreams into reality. 1) To begin the ...
Views: 1302 - Not your Same New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Carolyn BatesNo more New Year’s resolutions!! No more thinking about projects to finish, exercise classes to start or diets to loose that same ten pounds. Baby Boomers, parents, career professionals; we all strive for better health, less stress, being more organized. A great solution for a Great New Year ...
Views: 1302 - Resolution Tune-Up - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Michele RousseauDid you make a New Year's resolution a few months back? If so, how is it working out for you? If you already achieved it or are well on your way, congratulations! If you're like many folks, though, it's possible that you have already forgotten about your resolution, but don't be discouraged. You ...
Views: 1302 - 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) - 3 Guidelines for Determining and Setting Goals - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsThere is a depressing number of people who have become so caught up in the mundane trivialities of day-to-day existence, that they’ve completely lost sight of the idea of goal setting (or perhaps they never saw it to begin with.) It’s a startling idea to me that some people live their lives ...
Views: 1301 - How to Spot the Best Laptop for School - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2017 from Tanvir ZafarIt's "back to school" season and for some people, that means freshman year at high school, college, or university level. If this applies to you, then one of the things that you'll be needing for sure is a laptop. Laptops come in various types and for various purposes so we'll be looking at a ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - New Year's Resolutions: Ten Tips to Make Your Resolution a Reality - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Val SilverWith the dawn of each new year comes the ritual of making resolutions. It should come as no surprise that the top three New Year goals focus on losing weight, better money management, and developing healthy habits. These resolutions often have their roots in frustration, fear, or emotional ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Slice the Turkey to melt away the Fears - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianYou have a Vision. You want to live your dream, to pursue it, but the possibility of ever achieving it looks so distant from where you stand. Big endeavors require big effort... are you ready to tackle this one? We often come up with a grand idea. We get excited about it and we start dreaming ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - The Magic of Thinking Big Again - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldOne of the best books anyone can read is David Schwartz’ “The Magic of Thinking Big.” David Schwartz wrote the book back in the early 1960s, but it still applies to today’s life. Magic of Thinking Big talks about core principle in goal setting and principles do not change. So here are three ...
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