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- Are You Letting Sales Slip Away? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAs might be expected, this is the time of year many companies set goals and outcomes for the coming year. Most likely these goals include increasing the client base and revenues while increasing profit margins. The sad truth is these are probably the same goals that are set every year and the ...
Views: 1328 - Are You Living Today By Default Or Design? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Margie WarrellVery successful people are those who think about what matters to them, taking the time to be purposeful, about their actions and vigilant of their emotions. What about you? Are you living today by default or design? Recently, just after I'd sat down to work on my next book, I heard a rumble. ...
Views: 1394 - Are You Living Under Pressure? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Caroline JalangoHow do you handle the pressure? In March 2007, I left work at about five o’clock eager to get home, turn on the television, make my favorite brand of hot Chai, relax and just enjoy my life. It was a pretty normal afternoon or so I thought! After many years of driving my 13 year old car, ...
Views: 1579 - Are You Loving Your New Attitude? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Karen KanakanuiIf there’s one thing I’ve learned, is that one size does not fit all, and I don’t mean clothes-wise, I mean, people-wise. We get into new relationships with certain expectations, only to be disappointed (some times.) - Why? Because ONE size doesn’t fit all. Not one person fulfills all your ...
Views: 926 - Are you making the most of “TODAY”? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Andrew HortonChoose the way you want to invest your most valuable possession every day, is one of the simplest decisions, yet it is the one thing, which will have the most profound effect on the way your future will turn out. The choices you make about how you invest your time each day, is arguably one of ...
Views: 1244 - Are You Mentally Tough? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Rand Golletz"Mental toughness is essential to success." -Vince Lombardi This past spring, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary brought a new kind (and new level) of pain to his team's training camp. Known simply as "the hill," it's a 45-degree incline that he had built for running. Singletary ...
Views: 1275 - Are You Motivated By the Prize or the Process? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from tremaine du PreezIf you are doing something professionally that you are good at then you should feel fulfilled. Right? Not necessarily. If I typed 10 000 words a day I’d be an excellent typist after a couple of weeks but I will still dislike typing. I have an MSc in Financial Economics (it’s a long story as to ...
Views: 761 - Are You Persistent and Audacious? Jerry Weintraub’s Story - by Submitted on May 05, 2017 from Rand GolletzUntil his death a couple of years ago, Jerry Weintraub was a legend (in his own time) in the entertainment business. The consummate showman, he promoted concerts (including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, etc.) and produced movies (including Nashville, Diner, Ocean’s 11, ...
Views: 1291 - Are you playing the victim? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from Andy KayWhen I set out on my great escape from depression towards a confident life, one of the hardest things to realize was that I had a habit of unconsciously playing the victim. A habit that I needed to outright slaughter if I was going to get confidence, and get where I wanted to be. This goes ...
Views: 1056 - Are You Prepared to be Mentally Tough? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhy do some athletes succeed where other’s fail? Although it sounds like an easy question the answer is not always obvious. Athletes prone to failure are likely to get caught up in a trap where they cycle through periods in their career where progress grinds to a screeching halt. When you are ...
Views: 1443 - Are You Reaching Out? - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Karen KanakanuiHaving a home-based business has tremendous perks. You are in charge of your own time, activities, projects, tasks, delegation, and you don’t have to drive much to see clients or meet with vendors. However, one of the down sides is that if you are not circulating and networking in your ...
Views: 951 - Are You Ready For A Change? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Irina KerzhnermanResearch on human behavior suggests that there are 5 stages of preparing to make a change in your life. Your intentions, motivations and actions will differ depending on which stage you are in at the time. There is nothing “bad” about being in any of these stages. It is simply important to ...
Views: 1071 - Are you ready for Derek Jeter's Blueprint to Improve Your Results - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Loren FogelmanMost people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we focus all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives. Anthony Robbins What is really happening when an all-star athlete is not playing to his potential? Derek Jeter, captain and infielder for the ...
Views: 1999 - Are You Ready to Give Up the Dream of Affluence? Me Neither! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dennis KelleyThe headlines are coming at us from everywhere. There are numerous stories all over the internet, in your local paper, in the news magazines and on the television news telling us that the age of affluence is over. This week my Time Magazine arrived in the mail with the cover page headline, “The ...
Views: 1048 - Are you Ready to Stop Spinning Your Wheels in 2013? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonHow has 2012 worked out for you? Are you happy with the progress you have made this year? Or do you feel like another year has flown by, where you feel like you have just spun your wheels all year and you are in the same place or you even worse, you feel like you have gone backwards. That can ...
Views: 706 - Are You Satisfied With Who Is In Charge Of Your Future? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Andrew HortonCan you imagine, if you boarded a commercial airline and the pilot came over the intercom sounding incoherent, having no idea what the flight number was, no idea where he was going or even if there was enough fuel on board the plane, would you stay on board? I know I wouldn’t, I would get off ...
Views: 1106 - Are You Satisfied? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Garry ZancanaroYou may well have heard the old story about a peasant farmer who's only real possessions were a small plot of land and his old horse that worked the land. One day the horse disappeared and all the neighbours said how unlucky the man was. The man simply said 'we will see'. Not long after, the ...
Views: 993 - Are You Seeing The Opportunities In Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Jimmy RoosOpportunities often come disguised as problems and therefore very few people see them less seize them. This article will help you see just what oportunites you may have been missing in your own life and what you can do to be more prepared next time. Opportunities are everywhere... opportunities ...
Views: 1099 - Are you settling for less than you deserve? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Ken BarnesThe minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for." Maureen Dowd Every day, people settle for less than they deserve. They are only partially living or at best living a partial life. Every human being has the potential for greatness. Back in my early ...
Views: 1729 - Are You Spring Training? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Karen KanakanuiIt happens to all of us. We have been hibernating during the Winter, and all of the sudden Spring is upon us, at which point we find out, we are simply “out of shape” not to mention hungry, thirsty and in need of much wanted nourishment. And it is not just about the body, but the mind and ...
Views: 1036 - Are You Squatting To Rise...? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Brad YatesSo… we're well into the new year – how are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions…? If not so great, I have a question for you: How bad are you going to have to feel to motivate you…? Isn’t that the way to get your butt in gear - creating a sense of pain or discontent or something ...
Views: 1789 - Are You Stepping Into Growth? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Karen KanakanuiIt was the early morning hours of March 31st, when suddenly, the house was shaking, the wind was howling, and all was dark. Electricity was off. Cell phone was dead, and of course, no computer either. I found my portable radio and listened to the tornado warning. Intuitively I knew where ...
Views: 1087 - Are You Stuck In A Rut And Can't Get Out? - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from April MimsMany of us get to a point in our lives or careers where we feel frustrated, stuck and unable to move. And we just don’t know what to do about it. Some people call it being stuck in a rut. Regardless of what you call it, getting beyond the impasse is necessary to get you back on track and ...
Views: 1137 - Are You Suffering From J.O.B Burnout? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAccording to a number of studies completed, up to 50% of employees think often of quitting their current jobs. Why do so many employees spend time thinking about leaving? According to a Gallop poll, a large majority leave because they don’t have a good relationship with their immediate ...
Views: 1942 - Are You the See-Er or the Seen? Discover the Key to Joyful Service - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Reggie OdomAre you concerned about how others see you? When you sit down to write an article -- like I am now -- or have a conversation with a prospective client, speak to an audience, or show your work it is easy to be concerned about how you look, how you will be seen. Will you be accepted or ...
Views: 854 - Are you the worst case scenario type thinker? Here is what you can do to reclaim full ownership of your life - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Felicity MuscatDo you know many people compulsively find themselves seeing the worst scenarios in situations they find themselves in? Do you know this leads to unnecessary amount of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, despair, depression, energy depletion, unhappiness, failed relationships, health concerns and ...
Views: 984 - Are You Tired Of The Bull.... - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonI have a few questions I’d like to ask you. Warning: They WILL make you think. They might even make you squirm a bit. They’ll also invite you to take a few more steps into your greatness. Are you up for that? Okay…here we go… What would happen if you were pushed from the ...
Views: 742 - Are You Traveling Or On A Journey? - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Bill, you asked me if I was just traveling or if I was on a journey. Aren’t they the same thing?” “Not at all, A. J. Not at all.” “And the difference would be...” “When people are just travelin, they start out with the notion they’re gonna end up someplace by a certain time. They get ...
Views: 795 - Are You Trying to Do It On Your Own? - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Shelley Riutta"We need each other to Fly!" "I can do it on my own". Is that a phrase that runs through your mind? This very phrase can be keeping you very stuck in your life. When we are attempting to make positive changes in our life--desiring to move into our full potential--we can get stuck in ...
Views: 1070 - Are You Waiting For Perfection? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Caroline JalangoPerfection is an illusion. If you have to wait for the perfect time to begin working on your goals…you will wait a long time! • What is your heart aching to do? • What is the pending dream/goal you yearn to fulfill? • Who is the man/woman you want to become? What are you waiting for? Are ...
Views: 1549 - Are You Watching the Battle on the Tennis Courts? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Loren FogelmanThere is a duel currently going on in tennis. Novak Djokovic is pushing Rafael Nadal out of the spotlight. Rafael Nadal is the current world champion, holding the French Open Title for the past five years. Up until now Nadal has been the one to watch. Simply put, Djokovic has been amazing on the ...
Views: 1591 - Are you willing to Ignite the Fire of Unlimited Possibility in 2013? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhat price would you be willing to pay, if the promise was a 100 % guarantee, that you could achieve anything you desired? How many hours of your valuable time would you devote to this endeavour? How much energy and resources would you be willing to expend to achieve this magic? For such a ...
Views: 855 - Are You Willing to Toot Your Own Horn? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhy is it so hard to step into our own power? Why do so many of us have such a hard time claiming our talents and shouting them from the rooftops? We have no problem tooting our loved ones’ horns, yet when it comes to tooting our own, we suddenly become mute. On what page in the “How to be ...
Views: 1553 - Are You Winning Yet? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Karen KanakanuiThere seems to be a constant struggle between Impulse and Ambivalence, Intellect over Emotions and Reason over Intuition. With so many choices, how do you make the right decisions? How do you know you are winning at meeting your goals, your desires, your timelines, and your successful ...
Views: 1134 - Are You ‘Toward’ Motivated or ‘Away-From’ Motivated? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Travis BellThe headline says it all, doesn’t it? Just by reading it, you’ve probably already concluded what it’s all about and maybe, just maybe, which one is your most dominate, yes? Let me explain… There are 2 types of motivation: TOWARD & AWAY-FROM. Both can be highly effective in getting you motivated ...
Views: 2556 - Are Your Fears and Fairytales Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThe power of communication is what the listener does with the message, not what the message does to the listener. Messages, stories, speeches, movies and advertisements that move people deeply do not do so because they are powerful in themselves. They do so because they touch the audience's most ...
Views: 2170 - 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 ...
Views: 1591 - Are Your Tires Spinning? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerIn the winter, if your car can't get traction on an icy patch, your tires will spin and spin when you accelerate. If you get really freaked out about being stuck on the icy road and keep stomping on the accelerator, do you get more traction? Does your car move forward? Not usually. How ...
Views: 1375 - Army Challenge Coins for the Successive Soldiers - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Jenny WatsonThe first use of challenge coins dates back to 1st World War. This is about one century ago. The first users were air force. The coin luckily saved a soldier’s life. After then, they got immense importance which is still rising with every passing day. Army soon started using challenge coins for ...
Views: 1580 - Art of Motivation - by Just yesterday a small business owner called my office, his voice rather hopeful when he asked, ¡°Jane, do you have some sort of video I can show to my employees to get them motivated?¡± A couple of key things about motivation that this and every manager should know are: you really can¡¯t ...
Views: 1877 - Arviem AG | Impacting Supply-Chains with Innovative Services - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from CIO LookCloud computing and software programs have significantly improved product tracking, with real-time updates on the movement of goods globally. It allows business firms to adjust production schedules and inventory levels on a real-time basis. Such systems are being used for diverse warehouse ...
Views: 749 - Ashish Hemrajani: If there is a pullback, there is an opportunity - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2017 from hu ConsultancyLeadership & Quotes: Ashish Hemrajani Ashish Hemrajani has made life simple for avid movie-goers. With the click of a bottom, you can book movie tickets and reach the theater on time to enjoy the silver screen. The founder and chief executive officer of Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, ...
Views: 1167 - Asian gurus help start ups with more than coffee shop talk! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieGreat Ideas The greatest challenge to the greatest ideas is how to take your brainchild and make it real. An idea is just a thought – a figment of the imagination. How do we get it out there? We need someone to talk to. Asian Culture In Asia, gurus are revered teachers and masters ...
Views: 1781 - Asking For Help Is Not A Sign Of Weakness - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Rosemarie RossettiWe all need help every now and then. Financial, spiritual, physical and emotional help that comes from others to get us through difficult times in our lives. Many of us are unable to recognize when help is needed or reluctant to ask for the help that others can provide. As a very independent ...
Views: 4514 - Assert Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Julie DonleyYou are asked to join a committee that meets over lunch every Friday. You promised yourself you would refrain from any additional committee work. This also means you need to tell Jane you can no longer join her for power walks. “We need you to finish the outline for the project team. ...
Views: 1589 - At Home Businesses for Women: Soapbox Warning - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe get it. You work from home, so you have a free pass to spend the day in your pajamas behind the computer while juggling loads of laundry and dishes, right? Wrong. Fair warning, we are about to be on our soapbox and hold you accountable for the way you operate your business. If that makes ...
Views: 1883 - Athletes Conquer Concentration Obstacles - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Loren FogelmanSerious competitive athletes realize there is no room for distraction if they want to win events. Developing laser focus is possible, can be done and is necessary for reaching your BIG goals. When you are training for high performance unbreakable concentration is required. Consciously training ...
Views: 1679 - Athletes Prepare to Release Pre-performance Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Loren FogelmanPre-race jitters are brutal. The confidence gained during practice quickly disappears. It’s replaced by all sorts of crazy thoughts along with feeling out of sorts. Athletes from all sports are prone to pre-performance anxiety during their competitive career. The anxiety cycle prior to the ...
Views: 2456 - Attention Parents! Give your child a gift of a desired voice, confidence and self-esteem! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Diana YampolskyOur Vocal Science™ Program can help your child achieve all of the above with guaranteed results. Let’s say that your child desires to be in a school musical play, may want to sing in a choir, would also want to have better presentations and thus, better marks at school. - Let’s make it ...
Views: 992 - Attitude Training, Part 4 - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Michael MurphySo how does a tall, skinny kid who was an emotional misfit turn his life around and begin to live his dreams? Coach McCord asked me that question. He had a long history as a teacher who helped to fashion the character and feed the knowledge of seventh and eighth grade kids in the ...
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