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- Are You Living On Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Marcia WiederYour Purpose is who you are, what gets you excited; I might even say that your Purpose is remembering why you're here. If you're like a lot of readers, you might say, "I want to make my dreams come true, but, between you and me, I don't think I have a Purpose." Your Purpose is not a big, ...
Views: 1154 - Goals, Purpose and Meaning - by When reviewing your goals (which you should consider doing regularly), keep in mind the following thoughts: Goals are usually materialistic, that is in the ‚outside' world, and refer to things we want to get or to do at or within a certain period of time. But this is kind of superficial, ...
Views: 1154 - On the Horizon - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhile it's great to spend most of our time in the present moment and truly be mindful of what's happening right now, it's also fun to have something to look forward to - something on the horizon that we are excited about - something we can think about and dream about and make plans to realize. ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Tips For Goal Setting And Achieving Your Desired Outcome - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIt is important to set your own goals. Without goals you could be lost and end up wandering. Goals also give you a sense of purpose, and once you have met them, they give you a sense of fulfillment. Do you want to learn more about how to set your goals? Today, I have some tips for goal setting. ...
Views: 1154 - Successful New You Resolutions in Ten Strategic Steps - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Michelle MayWhether you are setting personal goals for weight loss and better health or business goals for getting organized and increasing profit, the key to successful New Years Resolutions is to create a strategic plan. The following steps will guide you through the goal setting and achievement ...
Views: 1153 - How To Identify Your Ideal Client To Move Your Business Forward - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Heather CottrellI was speaking with a coaching client today who was having some trouble making a choice between three different niche markets. She had experience, opportunities and passion for each of these groups of potential clients. I coached her through two things: releasing the fears she had of ...
Views: 1153 - Means of Smart Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Tony DosanjhWhat I mean by smart, is nothing but the most logical way of organizing things in a predetermined setting, so that they become simpler to follow. So do not get scared of the topic heading. The setting for the smart goal being easy and not confusing is the word SMART itself. S – Specific M – ...
Views: 1153 - Are You Hungry? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrAre you Hungry? Here's an interesting idea - I was reading a great blog...ironically, this blog was ABOUT blogging [http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com], and came across an interesting post on what makes us, collectively, more likely to "rise to the occasion" and churn out our best work. The ...
Views: 1152(4 votes) - Five Secrets to Remain Focused When Your Back is Against the Wall - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Winifred BraggStay Focused on your Goals!! Basketball often teaches us valuable lessons that we can apply to our own lives. During the 2016 NBA finals, for instance, whether you were rooting for the Golden State Warriors or the Cleveland Cavaliers, we witnessed a number of viable strategies that can be used ...
Views: 1152 - Preparing to Start a Direct Sales Business Part 4 - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Heather DoeringPARTNERING There are 3 groups of people with whom you’ll partner in your new endeavor: your support system, your new company, and your sponsor. Each of these 3 groups will play a key role in a successful business launch and help you develop a productive, lucrative path to follow along your ...
Views: 1152 - 7 Secrets For Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Anne ClarkeGoal setting can be an incredibly effective tool for achieving change. But successful goal setting takes more than stating a goal. Try applying these 7 secrets to achieving your goals and be well positioned to create the future you seek. Secret Number 1 - You Have to Really ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - A Martial Artist Step by Step System to Achieving Goals - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Lanjul StocksOK here it is, in a simple, easy to understand format! I have used this same system (notice I call this system "A step by step approach that is set to getting somebody from point A to point B! Not just article of what I/people think may or may not work e.g. guess work...). OK here it is, in a ...
Views: 1151(3 votes) - Setting Goals Is Setting Yourself Up For Success - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Darrin WigginsHave you ever been curious as to why some of the people you graduated with achieved mind blowing success while you are still stuck in the same job as high school? It all comes down to the fact you have just been dreaming about success and they have been setting goals to get ...
Views: 1151 - Shrink Wrap or Unwrap: The Best Way To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Ursula Jorch"I can't afford it right now," Laine said in a small voice. I could feel even over the phone how her energy was shrinking, moving away from what she wanted but felt she couldn't have. Laine's not alone. Her dilemma is one we all face, over and over again, as we move through this journey as ...
Views: 1151 - “How to Know What You Need to Give Up in Order to Get What You Want” - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Lynn MooreThe Universe loves a vacuum. In order to attract something new, we have to create a vacuum, create a space, for the desired something to move into. Like moving the furniture in your home to accommodate the new piano. If you continue to acquire new things in your home without letting go of ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Good Goals - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Christine Topjian"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right" - Henry Ford Wise man that Mr. Ford! The most important thing to remember when setting any goal (and many other more well-known gurus besides myself, will tell you) that success begins with the right frame of mind. If you ...
Views: 1148 - Setting Your Intentions For A Brilliant 2010 - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nicola BuntingAs you count the ways you're grateful for your 2009, why not take some time out to reflect on how you want to feel this time next year? What do you want 2010 to be like for you? If you consciously decide on what you want to achieve in 2010, you stand a much higher chance of making your dreams ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - How Many Millions Do You Want To Make? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Ted CiubaThere are some people you can't lie to, because they've got the goods on you. For instance, how do you lie to your banker about how much money you're really making, how much business you're doing, how well you're managing the financial affairs in your business? There's an interesting story I ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Goal Personal Planning Setting Success. Step 3 - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Susan GrayWe have learned how to create long term and short term goals, create plans of actions and “To Do” lists from articles Goal Personal Planning Setting Success. Step 1 and Goal Personal Planning Setting Success. Step 2. There are a couple of biggest reasons why people fail in the goal personal ...
Views: 1146 - Personal Development Plan: Why It Helps You Honor Your Time and Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Suzanne GloverA personal development plan is a very useful tool for getting a “handle” on your time management and relieving stress. While it is common to set goals and plans for a business, it is more important to set goals and plans for your life. Many times, however, a life plan such as this is ...
Views: 1146 - My Top Time Management Tip - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the most important keys to personal and professional success lies in how you spend your time. Each day contains twenty-four hours but how we spend those hours is what separates people who enjoy lives of happiness, fulfillment and success from those who experience lives filled with ...
Views: 1145(3 votes) - Create and Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Michael MalkushThere is something special about a new year. It is a time when there is a beginning and an end occurring at the same time. It is a time to reflect and a time to project, or to make your resolutions. A resolution is really a goal and needs structure to be successful. Unfortunately, most people ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Michael Mantell's 3 Rules for Summer Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Michael MantellIt’s that time of the year again when we begin to think of warmer weather, and that means trips to the beach. And that means, bathing suits. And that means others seeing our bodies. And that means, uh oh. For some, it also means. “twice-a-days.” You know, working out twice daily. For others, ...
Views: 1144 - The Magic behind Goal Achievement - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe Magic behind Goal Achievement Inspirational Speakers After setting your goals and writing them down. The first thought that comes into our minds is “OK! Now what must I do, to turn my goal setting into goal achieving”? Working to discover what you must do is only half right. You must ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - The Sticking Point - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Colette RobicheauThis story comes to us from one of our readers. She wanted to share her “sticking point” – the moment she realized that her attempts at organizing were actually hurting her more than helping. “Everyone has one, you just may not know it yet. I discovered my sticking point the other day while ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - Your Life Is Waiting - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleSitting on my closet floor with an intense audible cry and more tears than you could imagine, I felt the most intense sadness. My dream is waiting? What dream? Your view of me was quite converse to my reality. YOUR VIEW LOOKING IN: Handsome husband and two healthy girls Big home with ...
Views: 1144 - Goal Setting For Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonHow well do you set goals to fit reality? Because I find that I’m often enthusiastic when today’s goals fit me well! Because the reality right now is that I’m facing big challenges. For me, I set goals based on what really fits this phase of my life. I adjust frequently. Especially during ...
Views: 1143 - I Never Seem to Have the Time - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Scott ColettiEveryone with a show of hands, “Who is guilty of having said this before?” Guilty as charged. Let us face it, we all have said this or at least thought this more so than we probably even realize. Our lives are extremely busy, or so we think. I came across some neat information online that I ...
Views: 1143(2 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) - Usually I'm the Transaction Coordinator but Sometimes I'm the Coach - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Michelle SpaldingRecently I had a conversation with a client who we coordinate transactions for, she’d been working hard, and she hadn’t written a contact in almost a month. Needless to say she was frustrated! She told me she looked around the office saw others were having success, doing the same things she ...
Views: 1143 - Formula for Success - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithIn yesterday’s lesson I drew the distinction between pursuing things you think are important versus the things that you know are important, and I challenged you to make a list of the things most important to you. Today I am going to share with you a simple, five-step formula for achieving ...
Views: 1142(4 votes) - How Conscious Discipline Affects You Achieving Your Desired Goals - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Greg FrostConscious discipline is all about how to approach multidisciplinary behavior. This conscious discipline is different from approaches that are used for only certain behaviors and it’s different from the nurodevelopmental model of the human brain that we already know of. To have a conscious ...
Views: 1142 - Leap Into Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Ronda BehnkeHow will you choose to spend the next 20 years? Sally, now 40, spent the majority of her life battling a combination of depression and anxiety, as well as a mix of physical symptoms associated with these emotional battles. The best she could hope for was a day when she didn’t cry or become so ...
Views: 1142 - 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 - How YOU CAN HANDLE DISTRACTIONS that Get in the Way - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Kate BeedersRight now, I’m sitting at my desk trying to write this blog. As use the word “trying” as Cali (my wonderful 4-legged child) is making that crying noise and distracting me from getting into my creative mode. What do I do? Telling her to stop crying will definitely not work. I can push through ...
Views: 1141 - New Years Resolutions Rarely Work - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Angela YasulitisI’d like to say that New Years Resolutions NEVER work, but I think that is a bit harsh. There are those few folks who seem to achieve each and every goal they set out to attain. However, having spent the last ten years in the recruiting and training business – I have seen more goals not ...
Views: 1141 - Project Management in the Fast Lane: The 3 Day Sprint - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Jerome PeckWhen it comes to project management, especially with a small team, producing results that pack a punch in a short period of time is non-negotiable. The stakes and stress levels are higher, and team morale plays a vital role in crossing the finish line. In our world, there is no difference ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Design Your OWN Success Formula - by This year I encourage you to stretch out of your comfort zone and set three goals for 2001 that truly inspire you. Forget what you think you "should" do and design goals that feel great.
So, what will you be celebrating before the year is over? A higher-paying job that matches your best ...
Views: 1140 - Everyone has a purpose and can and will make a difference - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoAs I was sitting in my room having some quiet time this weekend this came to me. I am listening to construction that is happening right next door and down the block. As I sat thinking about the process of building the house spirit moved in and began speaking to me. Having been married to a ...
Views: 1140 - The Steps to Dream It Live It - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Cynthia HatcherOne of the difficulties I have heard most from my clients is “I know what I want to do but exactly how do I get there?” Knowing what you want, your goal is the major principle of goal setting. You cannot get to where you want to go if you do not know where it is you want to go. First things ...
Views: 1140 - 2018, The Year Of Happiness For All - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2017 from Hifzur RehmanLet us declare individually, as well as collectively, the year 2018 as the YEAR OF HAPPINESS for all human beings living on the Planet Earth. I believe that anyone, living in any part of the world, has the right to be happy and enjoy every moment of his/her life. Our one point agenda this year ...
Views: 1139 - Healing Quotes and Tips - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from John Robson“Letting go of our suffering is the hardest work we will ever do. It is also the most fruitful. To heal means to meet ourselves in a new way -- in the newness of each moment where all is possible and nothing is limited to the old.” -- Stephen Levine “Fear of the pain blinds us to the goal of ...
Views: 1139 - 7 Memorable Steps To Accomplish Your 2014 Goals - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Sydni Craig-HartLet me be honest with you. I HAVE A HARD TIME STAYING FOCUSED. Whew, it feels good to get that out (more on this later). Just last week, my husband, Wil, and I finished putting onto paper our major business goals for 2014. We have some projects scheduled and prospects in the pipeline already ...
Views: 1138 - A prison cell? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2004 from graham julieDo you have a goal? A focus in life? Have you invested a great deal of time, effort, money to achieve and yet feel you haven’t made it yet? For all your effort do you still feel that there is something missing in your life? It is obviously very important to set goals in your life. It gives you a ...
Views: 1137 - Adventures In The Leaves - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Dawn AngierAdventures in the Leaves The other day, my wife Dawn and I did what many fall tourists in New England do. We took a leisurely drive around Vermont and watched the chlorophyll drain out of the leaves. The reds, yellows and oranges in early October are truly something to behold, ...
Views: 1136(3 votes) - Goals and Dreams - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Chris HammerWe all have certain goals and dreams, but we often keep them to ourselves. Here are three great reasons why you should share them out loud: 1. Feedback: First off, when we share our goals and dreams with others we solicit their feedback about them. This isn’t always helpful, of course, ...
Views: 1136 - How YOU CAN HANDLE DISTRACTIONS that Get in the Way - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Kate BeedersRight now, I’m sitting at my desk trying to write this blog. As use the word “trying” as Cali (my wonderful 4-legged child) is making that crying noise and distracting me from getting into my creative mode. What do I do? Telling her to stop crying will definitely not work. I can push through ...
Views: 1136 - WHERE Is the Best Place to Start - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhen you have a goal or dream in mind, do you ask yourself where the best place to start is? The answer is in the question: Where you’re going. You’ve seen floor plan maps in public places like large malls, stores, or office buildings that let you see where shops, offices, or sections are ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Earning your Freedoms - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezIf you live in the Americas or in Europe, you probably consider freedom to be a basic, God-given right, and this belief has extended worldwide to other cultures, thanks to TV and radio. But this was not always so for humanity. And still might not be true for you. First, we will look at our ...
Views: 1135 - Goals To Fall in Love With - Goals That Work! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Gregory Anne CoxAnyone not thinking about the New Year with both anticipation and a bit of dread? Without vigilance my mind goes on shuffle. Thoughts range in tempo and temperament from "Oh my gawd it's almost the first of the year and I haven't reached all of my goals from 2010" to "Ahh, a new year, an ...
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