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- Born to Win - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Clara Noble‘Born to win’ is a great book by one of my favorite motivational speakers – Zig Ziglar (Nov. 6, 1926-Nov. 28, 2012) This book is dedicated to all who understand that they were made not with a spirit of timidity, but with a spirit of power and self-discipline. ‘You were born to win, but to be a ...
Views: 1259 - From the Inside Out - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Clara Noble‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.’ Michelangelo ‘Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.’ Michelangelo Last week I was looking at the Pietá (1498-1499), a masterpiece of renaissance sculpture by ...
Views: 950 - How to Make Your Own Luck - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Rob WhiteIf you're looking for a guaranteed way to win the lottery (other than purchasing every ticket available), you won't find it here or anywhere else. But there's another kind of luck, and it's not the "luck of the Irish." You have it within your power to create your own luck. Real luck is about ...
Views: 2370(4 votes) - Attributes of a Professional Motivational Speaker - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from RRamon FulcherYou can actually not ignore the point that in any organization or industry, motivation is a definite key element. Inspiring and encouraging the employee pool and is a necessity in any business in an attempt to achieve the personal along with organizational aims. Encouraging the staff members may ...
Views: 1054 - Increase Your Self Confidence With 3 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIt’s sad, yet it’s true. Gurus and experts might have suggested expensive ways for you to increase your self confidence, but based on my experience, that’s not necessary and practical at all. That’s because you can get depressed if you know you had to burn a hole in your pocket just to ...
Views: 750 - Spring—A Time for Professional/Personal Rebirth Too? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Helen ThammAre you beginning to come out of winter hibernation and starting to imagine what you would like to create anew in your career or personal life? I am in the process of expanding my practice from specifically helping nurses and other professional women succeed through all stages of their careers ...
Views: 843 - The Trust Factor - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Jo Anna ShawSuccessful relationships and results are built on trust. Lack of trust is the underlying issue, in unresolved conflicts. Either a team member doesn’t trust that it is safe, for instance to voice their opinion, or a manager doesn’t trust a team member with a decision, for example by being ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Fear and Growth - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Heather WoodYesterday I asked my guides for a little help. I asked them to help me understand fear better. I'm not talking about my fear of spiders or clowns, those are phobias. I mean real fear. The kind that keeps us stuck in place, stops us from going after what we want and seems to cloud our ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Who do you need to become, to Attract what you Desire - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Andrew HortonInstead of blustering forward and looking for what you need to do, to enjoy the success you desire. Try a different approach this time and look at your vision and instead ask a different question. Ask yourself who you need to become to attract the level of success you desire into your life? Once ...
Views: 652 - What's Really Stopping You? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently singer Sarah Marie kidnapped me. If you’re going to be kidnapped, she’s the way to go. We sometimes meet for coffee, and talk about everything from guitars and music to movies and dreams. We also “Nevillize” each others’ goals. She’s part of my support team for creating my own ...
Views: 1115 - Do you want to Remain Blind and Bland or are you willing to Finally Unleash your Grand? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhat picture of possibility do you hold in your mind? Can you see yourself living the life of meaning and fulfilment you desire? Because the picture you hold in your mind today, is what is shaping how your future will unfold, as it is driving your beliefs about what you see as being possible for ...
Views: 596 - How can you Achieve your Vision? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Andrew HortonCan you Turn “NO-THING” into something worthwhile? All the goods and services, which make our lives better every day, started out as simply a thought or an idea in someone’s imagination. Why do those products or services even exist in the first place? How did a simple thought, an idea, ...
Views: 693 - Creating Your Legacy is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Chris RuisiYour future success is a choice; you have to choose to want to be successful Just before he died, renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw was asked to name a famous deceased man whom he missed the most. Shaw replied “the man I miss the most is the man I could have been”. This was an ...
Views: 936 - Own Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Rand GolletzMy new client, Tony, had some "issues." (Don’t we all?) A superb thinker and analytical problem-solver who astounded his co-workers with his intellect, he also got periodically derailed. When his boss (the CEO) criticized his work, Tony would "shut down" for prolonged periods of time. ...
Views: 1492 - Do you want to Remain Blind and Bland or are you willing to Finally Unleash your Grand? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Andrew HortonWhat picture of possibility do you hold in your mind? Can you see yourself living the life of meaning and fulfilment you desire? Because the picture you hold in your mind today, is what is shaping how your future will unfold, as it is driving your beliefs about what you see as being possible for ...
Views: 760 - Expeditions in Faith: Easing Spiritual Leadership Confusion - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioHave you ever purchased a new car? So many decisions to make: type, color, size, etc. Most of the time we don't place any attachment to those types of decisions. We can look at it from the point of view of what supports us and our community. (In the case of the car, your family.) The exact ...
Views: 1028 - No One Can Walk Confidently into the Future without Vision - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Andrew HortonOnce you are clear on what you want to achieve and why it is important to you, use this information to create a crystal clear vision for the future. Your vision is the picture of possibility, which you write down and use to serve you as your direction indicator into the future. It is the ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Now we have started the believing – It is time to start the achieving - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Andrew HortonI have studied a number of very successful people around the world and based on my research I have discovered an effective formula for inviting similar levels of success into your own life. The first thing which stood out for me amongst the super achievers I studied was their 100 % acceptance, ...
Views: 736 - Do you Believe that your Potential is Limited in any way? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Andrew HortonIt is mistakenly believed that your potential is limited by your current abilities, knowledge, skills or even your current circumstances, whereas, in reality, your limits only exist within your own self-imposed comfort zone and restrictive beliefs. You can completely remove any perceived limits ...
Views: 966 - Start from where you are - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Andrew HortonTim Ferris wanted to win a national sports title and was prepared to do whatever it took to realise his dream. He started from where he was, well where else is there to start. With belief, commitment and daily dedication, he won the San Shou kickboxing title just six weeks after being introduced ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Creating Certainty out of Chaos - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Robert PagliariniMind over mountain! That's what we were told throughout the seven day climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro -- the tallest mountain in Africa at 19,341 feet. I expected the climb to be challenging. In fact, that's one of the reasons I wanted to endure the long days, rain, cold, wind, and altitude ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Staying Motivated As A Solopreneur - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI was speaking to a colleague who, like me, is a coach who works with other business owners. We hadn't spoken for about a year. I was happy to catch up with her. When I asked her what was going on, she told me that she was looking for a job in the corporate world. She missed the ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - What Is Entrepreneurship? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Ardiv JauhariAs described on Wikipedia, “An entrepreneur is an ambitious individual who raises capital through risk and/or initiative.” Sounds simple enough right? Well, maybe. In an article posted by Forbes Brett Nelson, shows a distinction of a true entrepreneur (from Dictionary.com): “an individual who ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Restoring Your Lost Motivation When Blogging - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottHaving lost motivation is something that can stop even a good blogger dead in their tracks and is typical for anyone who does a lot of writing! No doubt about it, blogging does indeed involve a lot of writing and this requires large doses of sustained motivation! When blogging, if getting ...
Views: 935 - How You Can Become A Professional Motivational Speaker For Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from RRamon FulcherAfter working really hard day in and day out to develop their establishment into a big triumph, most of the people look forward to discussing their progression story with other individuals with the intention to enable them defeat their troubles. Some of them also turn into motivational speakers ...
Views: 978 - Micro-Managing, Keeping a Lid on Your Organization’s Growth! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizCould the idea of keeping a lid on your organization’s growth be a real sustainable paradigm? Today’s economic climate demands innovation and greater creativity to solve current problems. Fortunately, all of our organizations can tap into the diversity of thought that resides within our human ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Success is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Andrew HortonFirstly remember that anything you pursue will always elude you. So remove the thought of pursuing success from your mind. The way to invite any level of SUCCESS into your experience is by first accepting that “If it is to be then, it is up to me” and adopting this as your new adage. Secondly ...
Views: 698 - How to improve your Cold Calling - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Andrew HortonHow prepared do you think you need to be before you call on a prospect? Do you think it is OK to just arrive unprepared and ask them to tell you about their business? There is no easier way to turn a prospect away than arriving unprepared, not knowing anything about them or their business. We ...
Views: 676 - The Mala of Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Joe Vitale“Joe, what’s with the beads?” People sometimes ask me why I wear a string of beads. I’ve been wearing them off and on since 1979. It began as a mala (prayer or meditation necklace) my spiritual teacher at the time asked me to wear. Over the years it evolved into something more. I wore ...
Views: 1378 - Are you Confusing Motion, with Inspired Action? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Andrew HortonI see people all around me every day, who arrive home after yet another really long day at work, exhausted, yet they never seem to get the important things that they need to do done. This leaves them overwhelmed and unable to achieve their goals. Do you know anyone like that, or worse, is that ...
Views: 675 - Evaluate Your Business Home Internet Marketing Promotion - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Mario ArneroIf your business home internet marketing promotion isn't giving you the results you want, then it might be time to make some adjustments, or come up with an entirely new marketing plan. Sometimes it's not necessary to scrap everything and start over. Sometimes your companycan benefit by you ...
Views: 1541 - Dream It! Aim High! Live It! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Cynthia HatcherThere is an approach to achieve your goals. There are certain principles successful people follow who take their life personally and professionally from level to level. They make sure everyday, in some way they dream it, aim high and live it. One of the first steps is to simply dream it. ...
Views: 1663 - Suck It Up Cream Puff! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Dominica ApplegateMy basketball coach in high school was awesome….and awful. I loved him…and hated him. This love/hate relationship was based on the fact that he would not give us one damn inch of sympathy when it came to anything. He was a coach-a damn good coach- and he was serious about pushing you to the ...
Views: 1840 - Unleash your Inner Power - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Andrew HortonAs you know, nothing happens to you, everything happens, because of you. So if any future dream is to be converted from that electrical charge of possibility, which exists in your brain right now and converted into something, real and tangible, then you must live by the old adage of, “If it is ...
Views: 671 - Nothing ever Happens to you – Things Happen Because of you - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrew HortonYou are all involved in influencing the outcomes you see in your world, whether you believe you are or not. From the moment you wake up every day you are influencing or at least trying to influence the people around you, to conform to meet your needs and expectations. You use many different ...
Views: 841 - A Youth Motivational Speaker Gives More Ray of Hope - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from RRamon FulcherThe speeches you hear from great speakers are never for a pass time. Be sure that when you are up and present for something different then you should give your best in that arena. Proving the world your presence is not the only thing when you attend such speeches, it is more of having the ...
Views: 1164 - Give Freely – Find Meaning – Become Unstoppable - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Andrew HortonIt is not too difficult to look around your world and see that people, who give freely, receive copious amounts of whatever they give, back in return. People, who enjoy the most love in their lives, are the people who give their love freely to all the people around them. The people I have ...
Views: 825(1 vote) - Should FEAR Stop you from Achieving Greatness? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Andrew HortonAs real as FEAR may feel when you are immobilised by the thought of calling on a new prospect, approaching your boss for a raise or asking the girl of your dreams out on a date. There is no real danger to you at all. There is no sabre toothed tiger going to attack you and eat you alive. Make no ...
Views: 884 - You are Unique and Special – Now Live that way - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Andrew HortonEvery one of us lives a unique life, filled with completely different experiences. Most of us experience relationships, both good and bad, we have friends, a career, financial freedom or debt, which either gives us freedom of choice or keeps us trapped in lives devoid of meaning. The quality of ...
Views: 534 - Stop playing the blame game - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Michelle SearsStop blaming others and you will become the most powerful person in your life. Playing the blame game is not going to do anything for you or the person your blaming. Let me explain. Your life is not going quite as great as you had hoped for and you are not really sure why. So you begin to ...
Views: 1934 - How to Find More Motivation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Ovidiu DotWe’ve all experienced a lack of motivation at some point and sometimes it seems impossible to get it back. Well, I’m here to tell you it is not hopeless and show you some ways to break out of this slump; here are some tips or small steps on the road to positive change. Making too many ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Is your Attitude Limiting your Altitude? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Andrew HortonYour parents gave you the name you get addressed by, when people speak to you every day. The name that springs to mind, when you walk into any room throughout the rest of your life though, is up to you. In other words, the picture people have about what you stand for, how trustworthy you are, ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - Motivation in the Workplace For Optimal Results Is Not a “One Size Fits All” Implementation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Michael BroderBusiness leaders and manager at all levels usually agree on one thing: It’s a constant challenge to keep others in the work environment motivated and productive. This is especially true given the reality that what drives one person, can be quite different than what drives another. Thus, to be ...
Views: 1085 - Expeditions In Faith: Being Conscious In Creation - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioEvery moment of everyday you are creating something. Often we weigh ourselves down in what we aren't: not good enough, unclear, not loved, etc. What if you viewed the world (just a little more) as if you are an artist and you're painting your way through your day and your life? Would it ...
Views: 1002 - The Choice to Dream It and Live It Again - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Cynthia HatcherWith a new year starting and a new day, we have the chance to dream again. Some of us do a lot of planning at the end of the year gaining a vision and putting into place action steps to ensure a productive and fruitful year. There are hours spent, sometimes through weekend getaways, mastermind ...
Views: 1147 - What do you Believe You Deserve? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Andrew HortonWe are all born perfect, with passion, purpose and all the deep rooted flair and confidence we will ever need. This perfection is unfortunately not left to grow and flourish, as it should be. Other people step in and tamper and influence it, until it changes and the perfection and greatness gets ...
Views: 724 - Living Fabulously ... With Integrity, Honesty And Authenticity - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from JODI NICHOLSON“No legacy is as rich as honesty.” - William Shakespeare To live fabulously with integrity, honesty and authenticity you must first embrace the qualities of each, match your beliefs internally to them and continue to make a daily decision to live by them through your words and actions. ...
Views: 2120 - 7 Success Quotes, a Story and How to Use Them Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Julie JohnsonI originally sourced these success quotes to motivate and inspire the wonderful businesswomen in our Success Club and realised they’re too good to keep to ourselves! I’ve added questions to challenge you to really internalize and take on board the specific learning in each. I suggest you choose ...
Views: 2558(1 vote) - Are you satisfied with 2013 so far? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Andrew HortonIncredibly the first month of 2013 is already part of your memories and can only now serve you, by offering you a new set of experiences and learning, which will allow you to expand and grow into the type of person you need to be to attract the type of success you desire. How are you doing so ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - How to Successfully Achieve Reasonable Professional/Personal Growth in 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Helen ThammHave you made annual grand goals and/or set professional/personal growth expectations so high that even by the end of January you start to feel discouraged? I heard recently on TV from a manager of a health club that people who want to get into shape and/or lose some extra weight, start strong ...
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