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- The ONE Worst Excuse That Sabotages Your Dream! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Saskia RoellHow many things do you believe in and do in your life “Because everybody else does?” If you have teenagers, you've probably been given this as an excuse for unfavorable actions. For example, when our oldest son passed his driving exam, we didn’t know that the first thing he did was pick up ...
Views: 943 - The Only Definition That Matters - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2006 from Jeannette MawMost of us weren't encouraged early in life to explore what we want for ourselves or what our version of success looks like. But it's not too late to check in on what you're up to and whether it will lead you to the happiness you seek. Have you ever chased something (or someone) only to ...
Views: 1217 - The Only New Year Resolution You Need - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Mike McCallThe only New Year’s resolution you need this year is to incorporate principled and focused planning into your life and take action. Principled planning is planning your actions around the principles that are important to you. Focused planning simply means identifying and scheduling ...
Views: 1012 - The Outcomes Of A Hacker Discovering Your Private Data - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from MKenneth AultmanEveryone has heard of the most recent scandal concerning the Monster.com website being hacked and important information for over one million folks being stolen. Now what would a hacker need with the data some would surprise? The though behind a hackers motives typically, is to simply have the ...
Views: 575 - The Paradox of Paradigms - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from James Mapes“Surprise occurs the moment we realize our view of the world no longer matches reality.” -Wayne Burkan, author, WIDE ANGLE VISION Blockbuster, Eastman Kodak, and Borders - what do they all have in common? All these business giants failed, but why? Like many analysts, you could come ...
Views: 2061 - The Path from Nobody to Somebody - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2023 from William CottringerThe Path from Nobody to Somebody by Bill Cottringer "Be a somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody." ~anonymous. Sometimes without being aware of it, or at least not fully knowing the details, we are all searching for a path to help us go from being a nobody to become a ...
Views: 383 - The Peaks and Valleys of Passionaite Living - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Sarah LiddleThere is a little known fact that what goes up must come down (eventually). It’s easy to get caught up in the highs of our passion and just as equally easy to get caught up in the lows of our passions. When faced with the highs we need to embrace them, and ride the wave as long and hard ...
Views: 787 - The Perspective and The Paradigm: A David and Goliath Story about the importance of Adaptability - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Rick Kanary“All living things contain a measure of madness that moves them in strange, sometimes inexplicable ways. This madness can be saving; it is part and parcel of the ability to adapt. Without it, no species would survive.” -Yann Martel, The Life of Pi When Goal Setting it is vital to design an ...
Views: 1356 - The Power of Choice - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2014 from MaryEllen TribbyI’ll never forget seeing Uncle Tony in the hospital bed... Doors of hospital rooms are so big and wide – they make you feel exposed just standing there. And that smell is always there... some mix of chemicals and medications that's supposed to smell “clean,” but doesn’t. The smell and the ...
Views: 1451 - The Power of Choice: Using Adversity as the Catalyst for Change - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Jill KoenigNone of us will make it through life without committing a series of mistakes or errors in judgment. I know I have made my share. Mistakes are a part of life. I don't mind making them, however I don't want to keep repeating the same ones over and over. Some of them have been very costly and ...
Views: 1288 - The Power of Commitment - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Jill KoenigThe number one reason people don't reach their goals is because they never fully committed to them in the first place. Let's begin by looking at the word commit. Definition: Commit: to bind, as by a promise: pledge: entrust, consign, perform Too often people use the word "committed" rather ...
Views: 1346 - The Power of Commitment - Where Extraordinary Results Are Born - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Jonathan M FlaksHappy New Year again. I hope your first week was great.Today I want to talk about New Year’s Resolutions (NYR’s for short). I don’t believe I’m the first to tell you about all the hype and habits regarding NYRs. I don’t know what you think I might say about starting the New ...
Views: 1278 - The Power of Completion - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: QUESTION: Do you have too much to do on your “To Do” List? Answer: Yes, of course you do. I use to think it was cool to have twenty or thirty things on my “To Do” List. It meant I was busy. I’d be on the phone and someone would ask me how it’s going and I’d say, “I’ve got ...
Views: 901 - The Power of Daily Actions - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from alex blackwellWhen is the best time to start working on a new goal? The answer is simple: Begin right now, today! The biggest obstacle most of us face when starting to work towards a new goal is "the paralysis of analysis." Simply put, sometimes we can over think things too much. We are always looking for the ...
Views: 824 - The Power of Educating Your Customers - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniSome people just don’t get it. You watch them and internally you roll your eyes, throw up your hands and get exasperated. Unfortunately, some of those people are your current customers. There is only one way to whip them into shape…okay, I’m kidding. Put down the whip. You have to educate ...
Views: 1251 - The Power of Focus: Six Steps to Achieve More by Doing Less! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Denis LévesqueWith today’s pressure to outperform, grow and provide value to shareholders, organizations struggle to meet and exceed expectations. Many companies invest significant resources in annual planning and articulating yearly strategic initiatives… and then don’t deliver on them. Despite all of the ...
Views: 1487 - The Power Of Goal Achievement Is In The Habit - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Josh HindsYou had your new year's resolution all planned out. This was your year to "insert your missed goal here" :). You knew exactly what you needed to do; maybe you even got off to a blazing start! You were absolutely sure this was going to be your year! This goal is as good as in the bag you ...
Views: 1432 - The Power of Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2006 from Amy BiddleGoal setting is a tool to use to have more fun in life. Life is perfect as it is. It is perfectly itself, whole and complete, lacking nothing. That may seem like a funny way to begin an essay on goal setting. "If my life is fine the way it is," you may think, "why bother with setting goals?" ...
Views: 950 - The power of goal setting - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaA wise philosopher once said: “success is goals and all else is commentary.” Indeed, success in any area of your life—either in business or personal, begins with a clear-cut goal. Your ability to set and achieve goals will provide you with a sense of direction and is the master skill of success. ...
Views: 691 - The Power of Goal Setting Worksheets - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldI have used goal setting worksheets for a number of years to accomplish goals. Today I want to review with you how I have used goal setting worksheets successfully in my life. You Need to Have a Target or Goal Yes this is very basic, picking a goal to start, but you have to start somewhere. ...
Views: 2545 - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Kate Corbin"Our intention creates our reality." - Wayne Dyer The process of setting intentions is a powerful way to design and create your life in exact accord with your desires. In the process of identifying your desires and then focusing the Energy of your thoughts in that direction, you are applying ...
Views: 756 - The Power of Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Drew Scott“Life is too short to be little.” - Disraeli Have you heard the story of the circus elephant? When the baby elephants are small and weak, they get chained to an immovable stake. As they grow larger and more powerful, they continue to stand chained to the same stake even though they could ...
Views: 776 - The Power Of Short Term Goals - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Charlie AdamsI have studied high achievers for 25 years, including 23 as a television news reporter. Time and time again I saw the power of goal setting, especially short term goals. Nick Missos was a Warsaw, Indiana 9th grader who wanted to be on the wrestling team. He had two things going against him. He ...
Views: 2561 - The power of visualization - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Tove Cecilie FastingThe other day I came across an old diary and was reminded how powerful visualization can be. In the diary, which was from 1999, I had clued in pictures of different things I desired and dreamed of. Like the view from my dream home: Soft hills with olive trees and the sea far below. I had ...
Views: 1199 - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind: Techniques to Achieve Your Goals. - by Submitted on May 31, 2023 from Leon EdwardYour subconscious mind has an immense power to shape your life, yet most people are unaware of its potential. Our conscious mind processes only a fraction of the information that flows through our brains, while the subconscious mind absorbs everything else. By tapping into the power of your ...
Views: 484 - The practical advantages of creativity as a skill in business, careers, and life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonWe have this idea in our minds that only the select few among us are "creative" enough to develop meaningful and interesting ideas. We like to say things like "there are right-brain thinkers, and there are left-brain thinkers" that suggest creativity is relegated to one class of people, while ...
Views: 2583 - The Practical Way to Meet Your Goals - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Rhod JonesWhat do you do to meet your goals? Try to imagine asking this question randomly and you’ll probably get a variety of reactions. Anyone who’s ever wanted more will have probably laid out a plan to achieve what they want. Personal goals are of course closest to the heart of any dreamer or ...
Views: 782 - The Problem with Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaGoals are a very accepted and highly promoted way of accomplishing what we want in life. It’s no wonder so many people advocate and practice goal-setting. Nearly every coach or mentor I’ve encountered and every success seminar I’ve attended advocates setting goals. And not only setting them ...
Views: 1551 - The Purpose Behind Your Goals - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Hannu Pirila”People are not lazy. They simply have impotent goals – that is, goals that do not inspire them.” - Anthony Robbins There is no question about it. Just having a goal is not enough. It’s like a motor without the fuel – it just won’t run. The fuel to keep your motor running is your purpose, ...
Views: 1677 - The Quitting Zone - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Linda AndersonHave you ever had a goal, worked really hard to achieve it, persevered through the ups and downs along the way, and then at some stage it all seems too hard and you doubt whether you will ever achieve the goal and so you give up? This is "The Quitting Zone". The funny thing about The Quitting ...
Views: 1957 - THE RACE 3 - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Emperor HarvardTHE RACE 3 (THE POWER OF ACTION) GO! At last the very word “GO!!!” this is the athlete’s favorite word because in all preparations, and alertness, he cannot start the race without the “GO” signal, he cannot start the race if the command has not been given. The ‘GO’ command ushers you into ...
Views: 1367 - The Real Goal - by My dad would always talk to my sisters and me about The Goal. I thought he was crazy at the time.
The Goal. The Goal. The Goal.
He didn't mean goals as in "I'm going to increase my business by 20%," he meant that when you go into any situation, you've got to know what is your desired, ...
Views: 766 - The Right People Can Help You Reach Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Brian DawsonHave you ever asked your friend, the one who is only a long boarder, tips for riding a big wave on a short board? "Hey Fred, I know you love long boarding, but can you teach me how to surf on this short board?" You probably got some good tips and coaching instructions. Even better, have you ...
Views: 3877 - The Right Way to Set Goals - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Ralph Jean-PaulThe Beginning Ok so you decided that you want to set a goal. Good for you! What is it? Do you want to get in shape? Make more money? Maybe meet someone new and start a relationship? Whatever it is the important thing is that you’ve taken a step towards your goal. Now think about your ...
Views: 681 - The Ripple Effect: Small Steps Lead to Big Results - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Kathy Paauw“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle In honor of National Procrastination Week (the first week in March) and March Forth Day (on March 4th, of course), I dedicated my March issue of Paauwer Tools to the subject of procrastination. Why? Because ...
Views: 1164 - The Road Map Of Life - by If you were going to drive to somewhere unfamiliar – whether cross country or just across the city - what would be the first thing you would do? Map it out? And then after you mapped it out, would you never look at the map again? Not likely.
More likely, you would refer to the map often, to ...
Views: 966 - The Road Map: Why Writing Down Your Goals Works - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Tina TessinaWe see a lot of advice to write down your goals and dreams, but does it really help? Actually, it does. For one thing, it helps you get clear on exactly what you want, and makes the goals more imaginable. They seem more real when you have thought through them clearly and written them ...
Views: 1709 - The Road To Change: Take The First Step - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonMany people get stuck in life because they don’t see how the first small steps will get them to where they truly want to go. They know what their dreams are; they just see those dreams as too big. In fact, one of the major obstacles in their journey is that the big picture can seem a bit ...
Views: 989 - The Secret Force That Manifests Our Goals - by Copyright © 2003 T.D. McKenzie. All rights reserved.
Why do coincidences occur? How do we create circumstances by simply visualising, writing and affirming them; is it magic??
I began asking this question after having several experiences with a variety of different goal setting techniques, ...
Views: 747 - The Secret Of Achieving A Scattered Dream - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Ricardo OrtizMany of you want to be successful and have the fame, and recognition that comes with it. However, an ongoing dream fatigues by knocking you down after seeing minimal or no results. “Why bother?” You might ask. It’ll be nice to achieve that one thing in life, but you will not ...
Views: 1191 - The secret to achieving your goals - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2006 from Jack ZavadaHave you been frustrated at achieving your goals? Have too many defeats and disappointments caused you to give up? Then you should know that a very simple secret can make the difference between success and failure. This proven method has worked for thousands of years. It's so simple it ...
Views: 919 - The Secret to an Unforgettable year - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jaco BeukesThe beginning of the year is a time of dreaming about the future, setting new goals and striving towards making this year more of a success than the previous one. Most people have realised that New Year’s resolutions don’t work. You need solid goals to pursue. However, most of these goals ...
Views: 742 - The Secret to Attracting the Job You Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOne of the biggest concerns that many of us have in our lives is their own ability to find a career that will suit them perfectly. Nobody can say that it’s easy to find your dream career, but nobody said it cannot be done, either. The secret to finding the right career path is to first have the ...
Views: 1363 - The Secret to Creating an Unbreakable New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2014 from Nicholas PuriNew Year’s resolutions; are they made to be broken? For most of us, they usually are. But how is it that we can create resolutions that survive the year and we actually follow through on? The average time a person can expect to keep a New Year’s resolution is a measly 24 days – not even one ...
Views: 1333 - The Secret To Manifesting Real Abundance! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from John James Santangelo PhDHave you seen the movie "The Secret"? If you have, you probably formed one of two opinions: "Awesome, great stuff I didn't know and I loved the concepts and ideas about changing my thoughts to achieve what I desire." Or... "What a crock of crap! How can we manifest anything merely by thinking ...
Views: 1248 - The Secret to Setting Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDo you set goals or make resolutions at the beginning of each year? With 2009 upon us now is the time to whip out a pen and paper or your Blackberry and make some plans before another digitally enhanced year speeds by! Want to know the secret to setting goals that you will achieve? It's all to ...
Views: 1776 - The Secret to Successful Resolutions: Have Fun! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Noelle NelsonRemember those New Year’s resolutions you made 10 months ago? Chances are that for most part, you: a) don’t remember them b) wish you didn’t remember them c) regret making them d) are feeling guilty about not living up to them. If you are among the blessed few who actually accomplish all their ...
Views: 1275 - The Secrets to Overcoming Obstacles and Accomplishing Their Life Goals - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterOccasionally, we come across obstacles and challenges as we work towards attaining success in our lives. In fact, the hurdles that life throws us sometimes can be rather crippling especially, if we don't have the necessary skills and attitude to overcome them. Do you realize these hurdles are ...
Views: 1267 - The Sensational Goal Setting Toddler - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from RAJA HIREKERThere's nothing hidden about the art of creating, setting and achieving, goals. It's all out there, just like an open book. Yet, we still think that there's some magic formula and that if we could only GET OUR HANDS on that manuscript, or code or blueprint... then we'd be golden. Not true... any ...
Views: 1218 - The Significance of Yin and Yang (Part Two) - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Jon SandiferThe Significance of Yin and Yang (Part Two) Intermingled Concepts In ancient times people learnt from their surroundings in the natural world. It is therefore not surprising that they described the qualities of yin and yang from nature, the elements and the seasons. To avoid the danger ...
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