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- Is Life Pointless And Futile? Here Is A Possible Point - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from David SamuelMany people get the feeling that everything in life is just an empty waste of time, totally futile. So much of our time spent on empty interactions, work to make money just to pay taxes and survive, etc. is just a waste of time an effort, given the inevitable end. This is a very depressing ...
Views: 1307 - How to manage your stress and turn them into positive energy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Jane BussenschuttStress is definitely unavoidable. Its part of our lives and it’s here to stay. This is a fact that we need to accept. This is one part of our life that we cannot change. But should we stop there? Of course not! Because we can actually turn our stress into positive energy that will bring ...
Views: 1095 - What Motivates Extreme Athletes? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Grahak CunninghamThis article aims to look at what motivates athletes or sportsmen and women. Apart from my chosen sports of ultra-running and surfing, I am not a daredevil, I am not into jumping out of planes or off cliffs or doing anything too death defying but…whatever lifts you up, I say go for ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Making Yourself Do The Things You Don't Want To Do - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonThere are always going to be things in life that we just don't want to do. There are also things that we might want to do but for whatever reason feel that we cannot do them. Something gets in our way, be it doubt, fear, lack of self-confidence or whatever else. In such a situation what ...
Views: 1129 - BROWSING INTO YOUR NON-EXISTENCE TO DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Moses A. OjuteEvery man on earth is created for a purpose, which God expects him to fulfill within his life span. Unfortunately, many are kept in the dark as to what it is and how to live it. Many turned to that thing called job, but real life is about serving. Giving out what God put inside you to serve your ...
Views: 1082 - 3 Steps to Creating an Executive Presence That Inspires! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Yasmin VorajeeToday, I want to talk about how you come across and more importantly, how you want to come across. There are scores of articles on how effective some people are when interacting with others and one of the key ingredients that makes them so effective is their presence. What do I mean by ...
Views: 723 - How to Achieve Motivation of Staff in Your Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Grahak CunninghamMotivation for Staff If you are a boss, business owner or staff member every person needs and wants to have an exceptional day at work. This article examines ways to propel yourself as well as your staff forward to that 'great day.' Demotivating Factors A large portion of us have a ...
Views: 970 - 10 Reasons I Know Your Life Is Really Great Right Now - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Adrienne FikesHi. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. You are wondering how some person who doesn’t know you can tell you with certainty that your life is great. The thought running through your mind is probably: “How can you say that about me?” “You don’t know my life” “You don’t know what I’m going ...
Views: 1276 - How to Stay Motivated - by Motivation is a hot topic these days. There are countless books, audio, videos, seminars and coaches that all offer the latest strategies in getting you to be laser focused allowing you to achieve your goals.
Let’s face it – staying motivated isn’t always easy even after implementing the ...
Views: 701(2 votes) - Motivation and How to Create It (Good Boss/Bad Boss) - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Tina TessinaMany of my clients have come in complaining of a lack of motivation; from not being motivated enough on the job, to not being able to diet, quit smoking, or get out of bed in the morning. They desire to achieve both positive and negative motivations—positive motivations and being ...
Views: 1619 - Unleash the Power of Positive Self Talk - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDIt’s a fact that most of us talk to ourselves all day long it’s like we are in constant mental chatter. But, if this self talk is negative, be it tainted with guilt about our past or anxiety about our future, then this negativity can destroy our future dreams. As it’s our nature to seek ...
Views: 814 - The Power of Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDWell, we can look at life as a Game… where all of us are trying to win. But, the actual winners are only those who have control over thoughts and emotions. Our emotions are just like our source of energy, as it denotes the power within us. When our thoughts are charged with positive ...
Views: 762 - The Weather Has Changed Now It's Your Turn - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Now that summer is in full bloom, are you looking for ways to make new beginnings yourself? You've been seeing flowers popping their heads up, risking bad weather to bloom once more. If you've wanted to make some changes in your old habits but have been bogged down by winter's heavy gloom, now's ...
Views: 776 - The Power of Our Words - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDSolomon said, “The tongue of the wise is health” (Proverbs 12:18) and “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21) Words…They are powerful. Words have a magical power. Our words describe our thoughts in our inner world. Words have a profound impact on our life. They ...
Views: 779 - The Power of Belief - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDWhen we believe with certainty, we figure out ways and means to achieve our goals. We never give up on our ideas or dreams. ~ Anthony Robins The power of belief simply means that whatever we believe in with conviction will become our reality. It is only when we change our belief, which is a ...
Views: 924 - 6 Ways to Be Productive on the Weekends - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Carly WrightIt's easy to let your weekends slip on by without accomplishing a single task. Sure, laying out by the pool all day or watching movie marathons are both appealing options. However, think about how you'll feel on Sunday night when not one chore was completed. Procrastination is a problem for ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Motivational Monday: What Will You Choose To Remember? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Adrienne FikesThis moment is going to end. When it does, what story will you tell about it? Which memories will you store away to capture what happened? What will you choose to remember? You have the option to decide. They say there are two sides to every story. You can choose to focus on all that is ...
Views: 1214 - The Power of the Present Moment - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDI once watched a movie with my children called ‘Kung Fu Panda’ and I remember a beautiful powerful saying: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and the present moment is all you have, that is why we call it a present.” The power of the present moment is rarely used, or even ...
Views: 714 - It`s All About You - And You Aren`t Alone - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Steve JayIt is a well-known axiom that speaking in public is the one thing that most people fear – sometimes it beats other more obvious fears that include pain and injury – but as a small business owner, you are going to have to do it. We don’t mean talking to a packed auditorium from a stage via a ...
Views: 646 - 5 Traits of an Entrepreneur Destined for Success - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere are certain habits, characteristics or traits of an entrepreneur that puts them on course to be more successful than others! No where is this more the case than for those who choose the internet as the place to establish their primary business platform! Having a strong desire to achieve ...
Views: 831(1 vote) - The Power of NOW - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDMost of us live either in the past or in the future; it’s a fact, we either rewind to our past memories or wish for a better future. Most importantly, we focus on what was, and how unpleasant events came to be. Or, we live in the future, indulging in wishful thinking or harboring fearful, ...
Views: 683 - Are you Committed to Grow your Value? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Andrew HortonThere is so much opportunity out there and abundance all around that even if you are only equipped with a pen to sign contracts, you have a heart filled with determination and a commitment to excel; you can invite great financial well-being into your experience. Yes, of course money or the ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Your Ability to Influence Others, is a Crucial Life Skill? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Andrew HortonSelling or the ability to positively influence the people around you is a crucial life skill needed by everyone on this planet. The ability to sell is most certainly not limited to only those select few, who have sales professional printed on their business cards. Anyone who wants to succeed in ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Who doesn’t want to be a Winner? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Andrew HortonYes, I know it is not politically correct for you to want to want to be a winner. The truth though, is that inside; we all have a desire to be one. I believe that we are all engineered for accomplishment, designed for success and that we are all endowed with incredible potential to be great. If ...
Views: 1090 - How Committed are you? - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Andrew HortonBefore any motor race, the drivers of the various cars compete with one another to try to be the fastest during the qualifying rounds, so that they can earn pole position at the start of the race. The driver in pole position starts in the front of the race and does not need to work to try to ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - What Do Your Rituals Reveal About You? - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Anita AlleyneLast year Freya bought a house about twenty minutes drive from where she used to live. While she loved her new home, she missed her frequent visits to a local store, where she bought organic teas, spices and oils. Until recently Freya also visited Auntie, who lived in a residential home near ...
Views: 1499 - How to Live a Life of Joy - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Tami GlasperThe Dilemma. Joy is being robbed and stolen from us, from the entity of our soul, from the very life in us. Through circumstances, situations, and relationships, and circumstances, our reservoir of joy is dwindling day by day. The other day a friend shared with me how she lived in the dark ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Simply Take Action - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Andrew HortonThe time to take action on any new idea, which comes into your head, is now. The sooner you take action, while the idea is still hot and the emotion is strong, the greater the level of inspiration and the better your drive will be to succeed. Example: As you know a commitment towards lifelong ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - You do have what it takes - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Andrew HortonAccept that nothing ever happens to you, know and believe in your heart that things happen because of you and you have taken the first step towards living the life you desire and deserve. Once you make this crucial realisation and you accept that the only thing standing between you and the ...
Views: 1026 - Overcoming Failure – It’s A Challenge That You Can Overcome - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Ewen ChiaYou may have heard of people encouraging you to bounce back from defeat or hardships. Well, talk is cheap, and I do not know about you, but sometimes, I struggle with trying to be resilient. However, over the years, I have learnt that overcoming failure is possible. It is a challenge in itself, ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - Could You Be Sabotaging Your Own Success Online? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from TJ PhilpottSuccess online may be eluding you or perhaps you're unintentionally making it 'unattainable' and for some very common reasons! You see we all tend to gravitate towards doing anything the easiest way possible and there's little wrong with that! In fact it's ingrained in all of us to work smarter ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - ***Driving Through Life Backwards - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Rob WhiteI have a neighbor, John, who turns his car around on the busy road in front of his house, causing traffic to slow down, and then backs up his driveway and into his garage. It’s an odd sight to watch. One day I asked him why he turns around and backs into the driveway rather than driving straight ...
Views: 1702 - Overcoming Failure – How To Get Right Back Up Again After You Have Fallen - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Ewen ChiaOvercoming failure in life can be real challenge. We are all human and we are bound to make mistakes. What really matters is how you handle that mistake and whether you get back up when you have fallen. How resilient are you under such circumstances and how can you become resilient? Keep reading ...
Views: 2275 - How To Be Happy - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Kerry LittleHow to be happy is a question lots of people ask. It's very common for us to depend upon others in order to make us happy... "if only I could have an amazing boyfriend, I would be happy", or "if only my friends were more attentive, I would be happy" or (and this is a common one!) "if I had more ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - 20 Criteria for Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Angela Schulz-Henke1. The ability to be able to motivate yourself: What is meant here is the will to succeed. There are basically two categories of motivation: the inner and the outer. To include external factors such as recognition or material incentives. However, this makes the necessary actions dependent on ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - How can You Turn Tiny Sparks of energy into success? - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Andrew Hortonre you and your company still doing business the same way you did 12 months ago or worse still, are you still operating your business the same way you did 5 or 10 years ago? Our grandfathers could afford to keep doing business the same way they had for decades, as the business cycle in the ...
Views: 1073 - 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: 1145 - Designing a Process for Success: Applying Chemical Engineering to Business (Part Two) - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Drew GerberIn my article, “Life’s Lessons as a Square: Applying Chemical Engineering to Business (Part One)”, I talked about how my degree in chemical engineering relates to me as an entrepreneur. So, how do you design a process for success? This might seem obvious, but, believe or not, people try to ...
Views: 674 - Want to Grow Your Business In Just 5 Minutes? (Here’s How!) - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Jo IlfeldDo you fill that extra 5 minutes you have before phone calls or appointments with checking your email or facebook page one more time? Keep reading for a much more productive way to put your spare 5 minutes to use! While in the US, we often think of our annual Thanksgiving holiday dinner as the ...
Views: 672 - Two Tips To Help You Change Your Mindset - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you constantly battling depression, pessimism or negativity? Did you know that these emotions can cause you to fall sick easily? Well, you need to change your mindset to be one full of positivity, joy and optimism. In this article I will be sharing with you two tips to help you with just ...
Views: 2243 - Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhen you focus your energy on what is wrong, asking a poor quality question like “How can I get through my day”, you are learning nothing and are left in a bubble of overwhelm. Learn the art of no longer thinking about how bad things are and instead try to focus on how good they will be, in the ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - How To Achieve Greatness - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Dana Barker Davies"Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown" (Coyle, 2009) Picking from where I left the first part of Achieving greatness, I would like to continue on how to achieve greatness. I know it is easier said than done and some people like to make other people feel bad by telling them that leaders are born, ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - A Discussion About The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Ewen ChiaLet’s talk about the law of attraction today. Are you familiar with it? Well basically, it is a belief that your thoughts and circumstances are made up of energy, and like energy attracts. When you think positive thoughts, you attract positive outcomes, and when you think negative thoughts, you ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - Stop Procrastination By Identifying The Reasons Behind It - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways to stop procrastination, especially if it's a chronic habit of yours, is to try and identify what's holding you back! Some people feel procrastinating is simply a natural 'filter' that keeps you from taking action until the time is right! I feel that anybody who agrees with ...
Views: 784 - Key Ingredients to developing intrinsic self-esteem and motivation - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Angela GoodeveThere are many ways that you can increase motivation and self-esteem, including recognizing accomplishments, however small; asking for, and giving acknowledgement for these accomplishments; and taking time to celebrate wins. In this article we will talk about how to internalize these ...
Views: 2549 - What does it take to become a Super Achiever? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Andrew HortonAs part of my research towards my PHD, I have had the incredible privilege of studying a number of super achievers, from around the world. It has been an excellent opportunity, amazing experience and very fascinating time, during which I have learned much and made a number of very interesting ...
Views: 1015 - Just Do It Now! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhen do you think the right time to do anything is? As they say in the classics the best time to have planted a tree is 20 years ago. Well what do you do, if you did not plant the tree 20 years ago? Then the second best time to plant it would be right now. Procrastination is the thief of ...
Views: 1156 - How To Have A Positive Attitude In Your Everyday Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you have trouble trying to stay optimistic all the time? The problem may lie with your mindset. In this article I will be talking about how you can have a positive attitude in your everyday life. By the end of this article I hope you will have a change in your perspectives and begin to think ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - The 7 Principles of a Top Performer - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rick KanaryPermit me to begin with a conclusion I have come to after 28 years of studying and pursuing what makes the most unlikely person with the most unlikely circumstance come up with outstanding results, while some who are more likely and in the most favourable circumstance are coming up with the ...
Views: 1698 - Are Your Marbles On The Floor? Again? - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Brad NearIn the aviation world it is said that there are two classes of pilots. Those who HAVE landed gear up and those who WILL. The same can be said for every American. There are two types of people. Those who HAVE faced extreme adversity and those who WILL. Have you ever had your bag full of ...
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