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Ready for analogy city? The problem is, if you want to do something you've never done before, then the steps to that, the milestones, will be unfamiliar. How do you go somewhere you have never gone before? Analogies are useful for explaining something unfamiliar in familiar terms. The most ... Views: 2967
Does your organization have a strategic plan? If so, who implements it?
One of the biggest problems with plans of any kind, and strategic plans are no exception, is failure to implement well. From new year resolutions to complex strategic plans, failure to execute makes the time and effort ... Views: 2941
Have you ever felt like people are getting on your last nerve? In one of his most famous poems, "Mending Wall," Robert Frost wrote, "Good fences make good neighbors." Frost's line suggests how essential it is for you to set firm boundaries with others, both personally and professionally, if you ... Views: 2915
I have read the other day an article about judging the quality of a diamond and it remembered me about the goal of becoming a diamond in a very important network marketing company.
How about this perspective about your goals? How about thinking about your goals as diamonds and rate them the ... Views: 2912
A client of mine recently said to me “I have to work on my time management, but I never get to it!” Does this sound familiar? Problems with time management seem to lie at the heart of the difficulties faced by many adults with ADHD and it is perhaps one of the least appreciated of the challenges ... Views: 2898
Welcome back! In part 1, you will have learned the first 5 reasons why your visualization may not be effective and how to turn this around so your Vision Board will indeed coming to fruition in incredible ways you never thought possible. Let me explain the other 5 important reasons ... Views: 2897
By now you have probably heard about the Law of Attraction, but you may feel a bit uncertain about it. Is it real? Is it true that you can deliberately create your life just by changing your thoughts? Any experienced Law of Attraction practitioner will tell you that there’s a little more to ... Views: 2859
So here you are; you have created your very own Vision Board with fantastic goals and dreams on it. You are excited about it, however it’s been a while since you put it together and none of your goals have actually made it into your reality yet. You may be feeling like you are doing everything ... Views: 2839
Write your goals!
How else are you going to stimulate your reticular activating system?
My what?!?
Uh, you know, your reticular activating system (RAS).
It's that little bundle of cells you have in the back of your brain known as the "control center" which serves as the filter for what ... Views: 2831
Feeling trapped by lack of funds? We can learn from those who live comfortably and retire early. They speak a different language from those who are stuck in a scarcity process.
1. Banish the word "expensive" from your vocabulary. Replace with, "That's not a priority for me."
"Expensive" is ... Views: 2831
Are you a positive, goal-oriented person who would like a bit more success with your goal-setting strategies? Here are five ways success plans sometimes fall short, and how you can tweak your own plan for better results.
1) Vaguely defined goals and/or strategies If you want to get to New ... Views: 2825
The concept of a vision board has been around for years but many more people became familiar with it through the movie The Secret. I have a vision board right next to my desk - it's a cork board that hangs on the wall and it's got a whole bunch of pictures on it which represent my goals. The ... Views: 2818
Your dreams can become a reality by using these tips for setting goals, as you improve your self-esteem and nourish a positive attitude.
Do you have a dream or a vision for your life? Have you identified the thoughts and feelings that will allow your dream to come to form? Not having a ... Views: 2816
Using feasibility studies to manage your time involves technical details and a lot of logical questions regarding a projected plan. Business establishments, organizational developments, and personal studies involve a kind of study or plan that will create timetables, projections, and strategies ... Views: 2805
Can You Create a New Habit in 21 Days?
"Fake it 'til you make it." We've all heard the cliche for approaching something that seems out of reach. There may be some method to the madness of that approach.
But have you ever given much thought to what it takes to bridge the gap between where ... Views: 2805
Today I would like to cover about a topic I think every one of us can relate to: Fear.
The dictionary defines fear as: noun 1. an anxiety caused by real or possible danger 2. pain, apprehension, concern.
At one time or another we have all experienced the emotion of fear.
There are so many ... Views: 2793
So you’ve just ended a phone conversation where you were looking for some concrete help, and now you feel frustrated!
Thinking back on it, you realize that “yeah but” was repeated (by you) at least three times. You want advice, yet the conversation took turns that didn’t feel ... Views: 2791
Goals often fall into one of two camps – they focus on doing something or they focus on changing feelings. We might not exactly recognize it as such and often times we don’t word the goals in a productive manner. This prevents us from changing the parts we have control over and not wasting ... Views: 2784
Forget Your Failings—Focus on Your Feats
Your "Win List" and your "Significant Accomplishments List"
It seems to be human nature to remember the things we messed up more than we do the things we did well. Most of us tend to focus on what’s wrong rather than on what’s right.
Even people ... Views: 2783
One way I set and achieve my goals is by visualizing exactly what I want and then creating a Vision Board. It helps me stay focused and thinking positively about each goal. You can do the same thing. Here’s a quick overview of how to create your own Vision Board:
Make a list of the ... Views: 2780
General review of current world
In current era, gradually every degree, certificate and profession is going on the phase of saturation. This is because of the increasing population and awareness among people of the latest studies and their outcomes after getting certification. Most of the ... Views: 2774
“When you take a small purposeful step each day, great things can happen.”
Every January I get excited to come up with goals for the New Year. I’m a good goal setter. I see it as a way to challenge myself and keep things interesting. A bit like playing a game and figuring out which hoops I ... Views: 2763
No matter how determined we are at planning, resourcing and achieving all those wondering things we want for ourselves, or even others, sometimes we need a little nudge in the right direction. Or maybe its a framework to guide our thought process. Just something to help you get from A to B. You ... Views: 2760
Putting yourself first without feeling guilty is one of the most challenging for many busy entrepreneurs.
We women are notorious for putting other’s needs continuously before our own. You have responsibilities to your business, to your customers, to your family, and on and on.
Having the ... Views: 2742
What is Wealth Creations Network?
Can You Imagine....something FREE in this day and age!
Wealth Creations Network is a wealth building club. Members work together to recruit new members and help each other to Make Money Online. Club CEO and Founder Selina Brantley and her Marketing Adviser ... Views: 2741
Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things, but not getting anywhere? If you truly are putting in the effort to set your goals as we've been discussing thus far, it may be a matter of choosing goals that just aren't right for you. This may lead us to consider changing your ... Views: 2732
The United States Marine Corps believes strongly in what they call “The Rule of Three.” They’ve found that implementing this rule saves lives, gets more done faster and more efficiently.
An article on The Corps in Inc. magazine says, “The rule dictates that a person should limit his or her ... Views: 2730
How can you achieve your goals without a plan? Most people know what they want but have no plan to achieve it except by sheer hard work. Your yearly plan should be reviewed daily and reset as your achievements are met. Successful people make lists constantly. It enables them to stay on top of ... Views: 2724
We are all too familiar with many rags to riches stories here and there. But what do all these stories have in common? The story of despair, poverty, hope, survival and surmounting the odds. Bottom line? These rags to riches stories all inspire us. If they can do it, so can we--for these tales ... Views: 2722
You probably have heard the statement before, “Find someone who is highly successful and do what they do.” It’s what is called modeling success.
I agree it is important to continually look for those who are successful at doing what you aim to do in order that you can learn how to do the ... Views: 2716
The ability to set and reach our goals and to inspire others is not an elusive one. You have within you everything you need to realize your goals, while at the same time inspiring others to follow your example. Even if you do not intentionally set out to inspire someone else, it happens ... Views: 2715
Vision boards are powerful tools that like goal setting worksheets, help in setting personal-goals and making your dreams a reality. It is a creative picture collage of what you desire. They are fun to create and very powerful to use.
They effectively take what you imagine in your mind and ... Views: 2711
Patience is key when it comes to goal setting. Unfortunately many set goals only to give up on them before they start seeing results. It is amazing how many people start a new business venture or weight loss program only to give up in the first week. The main culprit is patience. We talk to ... Views: 2710
In my last article regarding goal setting, I outlined some keys for accountability. This is an important element of your success for many reasons, answering to someone else is an area that is comfortable for many. Another reason that you may need to have someone push or monitor you is because ... Views: 2704
Everywhere you look people are telling you to set goals. But maybe it hasn’t worked for you and you’re wondering why you should bother.
How do you set goals that are important, worthwhile, and attainable? How can you set up your goals to provide you with the success you’ve ... Views: 2685
By Pierre Ah-Fat
Are you among those persons who begin their day with a to do list? Do you often bring remaining tasks forward for the following day? Does this leave you with a feeling of incompleteness? Do you go to bed with the burden that there is always more to do the following day? ... Views: 2681
In this day and age, the job market is more competitive than ever. For those of us who don't have a clear idea of exactly what it is that we want to do with our lives, it can be stressful to try to choose what career path to pursue. It can be a good idea to choose your career path based on what ... Views: 2679
As my friend re-filled his water bottle, he took a marble from one container and placed it into another. I asked what he was doing and he explained to me it was a part of the 'Counting Principle'.
For every goal you can make quantifiable - you will be naturally driven to improve.
I ... Views: 2672
The Law of Attraction and The Art of Being - Have you ever written your “to be “ list instead of your “to do” list. What and who do you want to be?
I learnt about the Law Attraction in 1985 and very thank fully soon after, I was given the opportunity to start teaching the concepts. In 1991 I ... Views: 2672
Personal development is not a simple thing to do. It requires a lot of determination, courage and will power. At any stage in the life, a person can bring changes in his personality. It means a man remains incomplete throughout his life. However, there are several individuals who think that they ... Views: 2665
What are your goals? Do you want to quit smoking, lose weight, run a marathon, or raise money for a local charity? Whatever your goals may be, you need to ask yourself, how am I going to achieve them? Many of us say, some day I want to go to Hawaii or Monday I will start eating better; but we ... Views: 2661
When you communicate verbally, you communicate in one of the most direct ways you can to get your idea across to an audience. Yet, you can enhance what you say and how you say it by showing what you say. Letting people see your message adds another dimension to your communication. Visualizing ... Views: 2659
Allow me to start with some very important questions.
Do you remember how motivated you were to succeed in your career when you were younger?
Did you really want to achieve your maximum potential?
And here's the most important question...
Where is your written list of goals and how would you ... Views: 2659
By The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online.
Do you find it hard to make a decision? A lot of people experience this problem and even live with it for most of their lives. This may sound like a small problem that may cause a little nuisance from time to time, but in reality, the inability ... Views: 2652
I have question for you and we want you to be completely honest with yourself.
Does the idea of being complete scare you or conjure up images of something too hard, too much or too final?
Hang on before your inner dialogue kicks in and puts all sorts of thoughts and ideas in your head. ... Views: 2651
Are you living your life by design or by accident? Thomas Edison said, "If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astonish ourselves." Most of us know there is more that we want to achieve in our lives, but most of us do not know where to begin.
Each day brings ... Views: 2650
I'd like to share with you a few quotes on reaching goals that have helped many people find success in their life. I hope that you read them with an open mind and heart. Let these words flow through you and inspire you to reach all your goals successfully.
Quote # 1 On Reaching Goals: "If ... Views: 2639
Let me start by sharing what I believe to be our primary task in life. It is simply:
** TO IMPROVE OURSELVES and to IMPROVE OUR LIVES!
Everybody that I speak to wants to improve their life, but many of them are faced with the same question:
** WHAT is the BEST WAY TO START IMPROVING MY ... Views: 2638
We spend our waking hours focused on things we have to do, have, buy and think. It’s the thinking part that leads us towards or away from living a happy life. My goal is to help you become keenly aware of what you’re thinking for just 10 minutes a day. These thoughts that you begin to “hearing” ... Views: 2631
What are our goals? The dictionary defines goals as - (noun) something that somebody wants to achieve.
When setting goals, set what I call SMART goals:
• Specific
• Measurable
• Authentic
• Resonate
• Thrilling
If you start to Envision Goals that are SMART, your life will ... Views: 2616