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- Setting Up Your Environment for a Better Self-Image - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2023 from Judi MoreoBy Judi Moreo Our environment dictates how we will behave. If we live in a bad neighborhood, we will always be on the watch for crime. Crime can happen in good neighborhoods too, but the chances are less. Environment plays an important role when trying to set up a positive self-image. The wrong ...
Views: 542 - SEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2015 from William CottringerSEVEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS By Bill Cottringer “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ~George Bernard Shaw. Communication, like time, is one of our most important resources, but is becoming less cost-effective in usage by the minute, ...
Views: 1601 - SEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from William CottringerSEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY By Bill Cottringer "Always recognize that human individuals are ends, and do not use them as means to your end." ~Immanuel Kant. There are seven “sins” that plague all managers from time to time and which even the best MBA trained managers ...
Views: 1658 - Seven Tips to Keep You Growing - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Rand GolletzAccording to the late John Gardner, by midlife many of us are “accomplished fugitives from ourselves.” I agree! Someone else once said, “Anyone who has the same beliefs and attitudes at 50 years old that they did at 30 years old has wasted twenty years.” I believe that by the age of 40, many ...
Views: 796 - Seven Ways & Seven Days to Renew Your Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTo renew and reinvent our lives, WE NEED A PLAN! Here it is: a seven-day process to work with over and over. This plan incorporates physical, mental and spiritual work. Use the whole seven-day process, or choose any one of the days to work with as you create the life you want. DAY 1: ...
Views: 1385 - Seven ways to motivate yourself - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Arnold GroenewaldAll of us have had an experience were we attended a seminar or training course or church service and you were so inspired and motivated that you wanted to start immediately to change your circumstances. But by the next morning all your good intentions have gone and you just carry on on your old ...
Views: 822 - Shhh! Here's the REAL Secret to Attracting Money! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Joe VitaleIn weeks I’m releasing my third Nightingale-Conant audio program, called… “The Secret to Attracting Money” I’m going to tell you more about it in a minute (at least as much as I’m allowed to), and I’ll tell you how you can attend a teleseminar on the subject for free, but first ...
Views: 1854 - Shine Bright: Attracting Qualified Leads for Your Solar Business - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2024 from Perfect Home DefenseThe solar industry is booming, but with so much opportunity comes stiff competition. To stay ahead of the curve, you need a steady stream of high-quality leads – potential customers who are genuinely interested in solar solutions and ready to take the next step. Here, we explore effective ...
Views: 419 - Shivangi Pathak First Indian Mountaineer - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Anu BhardwajAn Indian mountaineer, hailing from Hisar, Haryana, Shivangi Pathak is India's youngest mountaineer to have climbed Mt. Everest from the Nepal side. The year 2018 had seen two of the bravest feats of this young girl, making her a very famous sports personality of India. In May 2018, she climbed ...
Views: 833 - 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: 964 - Should you be Serious about Success? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Andrew HortonDo you have a clear picture of what success actually means to you and are you serious and committed about achieving that success? Are you content to continue to just leave it all up to the winds of chance? Or are you committed to build a plan for your future, where you keep a record of your ...
Views: 1818 - Show 'em What You've Got - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Vanessa SchneiderI still remember the smell of that audition room… musty and slightly sweet. It feels like it was yesterday when I went for my first professional audition. The producer had flown out here to the tip of Africa all the way from the United States to come and find the right performers to play the ...
Views: 1033 - Show People You Like Them And Win Friends - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Peter MurphyWithin the first thirty seconds of meeting someone for the first time, we make many observations of which we translate into judgments about that person we are meeting. Every human being does this. We do this naturally and automatically with little, if any, real awareness of this process. This ...
Views: 805 - Showing Up for Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Jim HolzknechtWoody Allen once wrote “Over 90% of success is just showing up.” Do you have a goal which you are not showing up for? One where you are not in action on? Or where there’s something you’ve given up on? Or maybe one where you haven’t even started yet because you are waiting for ”the perfect time” ...
Views: 1000 - Shrinky's Guide to Procrastination: The Tyrant and the Rebel - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Glenn BergerIf you've been paying attention to current events, you've noticed that wherever there is a tyrant, sooner or later you find a rebel. Believe it or not, if you have a problem with procrastination, you've got a tyrant and a rebel inside of you. That is the cause of your difficulty with getting ...
Views: 2432 - Siegfried and Roy - A lifelong journey of fulfilling dreams - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from derrick sorlesThose who dare to dream accomplish great things. Just ask internationally acclaimed illusionists Siegfried & Roy. I had the honor of working for them for about 7 years, right up until Roy’s tragic accident in 2003. They were an amazing and inspiring team with a beautiful inner spirit. Roy ...
Views: 1924 - Silence to the Fifth Power - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiWhen the noises around you are so loud you can’t hear yourself think, what do you do? You turn them off! And if by magic, you can think again, and envision again, and create again, and dialogue again, and feel a sense of newly regained energy, “again”. That is Silence to the Fifth Power. ...
Views: 945 - Simple Daily Habits that Keep You Motivated - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Peter MurphyTo accomplish anything in life you need a driving force. You need something that pushes you along the path that we have chosen. Wishing to have or accomplish something is not going to get you moving, as wishing is a passive behavior that lacks the strength to cause you to act. What you need is a ...
Views: 1043 - Simple Motivational Methods - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Karyn DaviesWhat is your reason for being motivated? Answering this question daily is one of the better ways to keep your motivation high. Along with this method, here are some more simple ways to keep yourself motivated that have worked for others. Chances are that some of these methods will help motivate ...
Views: 685 - Simple Rules of Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenYou can pull yourself up the same way you can pull yourself down. We make choices every single day that either move us forward or drag us backward. Whenever you are faced with choices, remember these tiny snippets of wisdom on motivation… Listen to your self-talk It all begins with little ...
Views: 1843 - Simple Ways to Motivate Your Self - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Jereia EsteemMotivation is a tough thing, especially if you're in the midst of some difficult circumstances. Everyone faces doubt and depression. What separates the highly successful is the ability to keep moving forward. There is no simple solution for a lack of motivation. Even after beating it, the ...
Views: 1304 - Single Mom Who Has To Do It All - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI left the house yesterday in time for a meeting. I was so proud of myself that I had managed to leave in time, with my son in tow. I reversed out of the driveway and made it as far as the mailbox, when I realized I had a flat tire. Not just a flattening tire. I'm talking a completely ...
Views: 1394 - Single Moms Don't Give Up - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorA few weeks ago, I went to a single dad event held by a non-profit organization. Upon leaving, all the single parents were given gifts to take home, some were food items. I was given a large package of hamburger patty meat. As I left, the lady handing the food to me said, "Just stick it in the ...
Views: 1318 - Single Moms, Step Outside Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorAre you destined for greatness? Absolutely. So what's holding you back? You're familiar with where you are now. It's comfortable, yet you aren't really where you're supposed to be. You're not doing what you're supposed to be doing. You're not reaching the people who need you most. I'm a HUGE ...
Views: 1316 - Sit in a Room and Read--and Read and Read! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMoyers: “How do we know these things [how experience bliss]?” Campbell: “I’ll tell you a way, a very nice way. Sit in a room and read--and read and read. And read the right books by the right people. Your mind is brought onto that level, and you have a nice, mild, slow-burning rapture all the ...
Views: 745 - Six Daily Motivation Tips - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Steve GillmanHow do you achieve a more consistent level of daily motivation? Use the following powerful techniques, beginning at the start of your day. 1. Start The Day Motivated Have a morning motivation routine. Experiment a bit and see what gets you going. If it has to be coffee, then so be it, although ...
Views: 829 - Six Foundational Reasons For Managing Your Time - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Bryan HeathmanMost of us know how to manage our time. It is pretty simple really. What most of us miss are compelling reasons to manage our time. We know the “how” but miss the “why.” Here are six foundational reasons I have that motivate me to manage my time and myself properly. It is a matter of ...
Views: 1413 - Sly Wisdom Will Make You A Contender In The New Year - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVYo, Adrian! I want to share a piece of Sylvester Stallone wisdom with you. (If you think “Stallone wisdom” is an oxymoron, I’ll address that, too.) But first let me lay some groundwork. Every morning I wake up at 4:00 AM and I start my day. Does the idea of a 4:00 AM wakeup call make you ...
Views: 2998 - Small Actions Add Up to Success - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHere we are, already into the new year, can you believe it? How's it going for you? The New Year is infused with a monumental surge of energy; you'd have to be stuck in a cave somewhere to miss it. People far and wide publicly declare their intentions, goals, and desires for the upcoming ...
Views: 1348 - Small Business Growth Quiz – 7 Market Focused Questions You Must Ask To Help You Grow - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Tony KubicaThere is a lot of attention directed at small businesses this year. President Obama talked about the need to help and support small businesses in his State of the Union address. And one outcome was the launch of Startup America. Also, states are talking about easing regulations and the tax ...
Views: 1131 - Small Errors Compounded over Time, Destroys your Potential - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe compound effect is remarkable and small consistent, well directed efforts over time, add up to remarkable results in our lives and businesses. Unfortunately the compound effect does not only work in a positive direction. Consistent neglect of your health, career, and relationships or around ...
Views: 1755 - Smart Women, LeBron James and the Need to Be You - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffBy now, everyone knows that LeBron James, one of the world’s greatest basketball players, has left the Cleveland Cavaliers after 7 years. He’s finally made a decision to make the Miami Heat his new home where he will continue to exercise his passion, energy and talent for the game. LeBron took ...
Views: 1327 - So What's So Great About Life Coaching? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Rebeccca OsbornI often wonder what is the common factor of the sports teams and athletes that are successful year after year in competitions and I personally think it all boils down to having a great coach. A great coaches assesses the talent they presently have and will work to maximize the athlete's ...
Views: 781 - Social Bond: Connect With Influencers And Make The Most Of Your Messag - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from social bondLet’s face it - the digital world made a pretty big boom as soon as it was introduced to us. There are so many brands out there now, making buying products and services easier than ever. However, it is safe to say that brand names just don’t mean as much anymore as they used to do in the ...
Views: 1054 - Sohba Digital Marketing Agency - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2020 from mike thomsonSohba Digital Marketing Agency Who We Are We bring together some of the most talented and experienced designers, writers and marketers to help you connect with your audience online. Our range of skills and services, combined with the coverage we can provide on sohba digital marketing agency, ...
Views: 767 - Solopreneurs - There Are No Cinderella Stories! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Suzanne EvansIn college basketball, the term, "Cinderella Story," is often used for the underdog who comes out of nowhere to win the prize. It is a romantic idea about rising from the ashes and winning the prince or prize. Ponder what it takes to win a championship or bring home a gold medal. * How many ...
Views: 766 - Some of the Noticeable Symptoms of Having Poor Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Steve LimSometimes, a bad mood is triggered by not being able to accomplish things as planned. Then, this situation will perhaps push the involved person down to a horrible condition of the mind. It is in this connection that there must be an effort to undertake everything in order to introduce love and ...
Views: 952 - Some Principles For You To Achieve Success In Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I would like to share with you some principles that make people successful. I don’t know what background you came from or what you were taught in the past. But whatever the circumstance is, I want you to know that you can achieve success in life. I hope you will read this with an open ...
Views: 1179 - Sounds Good - Adjust Your Inner Soundtrack to Increase Motivation & Release Negative Emotions - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Connie BrannanDiscover the freedom to change your emotional states at will, through changing your inner soundtrack. Combat negative self talk and negative emotions, or increase motivation with the power of your own mind! Sounds good to me! __________ The topic is sound...music, speech, how the soundtrack of ...
Views: 2264 - Specify Goals - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Robert NajemyMethod No 2: Specify Goals Make a list of your goals; the things that you would like to accomplish, create, manifest, improve or obtain. Include all aspects of your life – physical, material, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, familial, relationships, professional etc. Consider what you ...
Views: 1787 - Spiritual Pep Talk - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakEach week I surrender to the Holy Spirit for whatever God wants me to say in the "Ministry Moment" portion of my show. Some might be tempted to say that I have to challenge myself to get inspired to deliver an impactful message to the audience, although I really consider it an honor and a ...
Views: 936 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Courage - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Vish WriterIt was not much of a job, yet, everyday she was there. The little bake-shop always seemed to be open and she would greet me, whenever I went in, with a sad smile. Then one day, I moved to another part of the country and quickly forgot the bake-shop and the woman with the sad smile. Beginnings ...
Views: 825 - Spirituality Information - A Matter Of Inspiration - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Vish WriterLegend has it that Robert the Bruce of Scotland was losing the battle and he barely escaped with his life. His soldiers were hard pressed to keep up the fight as many were wounded and dying. The Bruce, tired, dismayed and broken-hearted found a hidden cave where he took refuge. He threw down ...
Views: 750 - Spirituality Information - Do You Fit Into God's Daily Schedule ? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Vish WriterGod wakes up at 3.30 am in the morning. He takes a stroll from New York to Mumbai . He covers this distance in less than forty five minutes. Maybe he stops the clock during that time, who knows ! He then opens a envelope . It has six names written on it. "Wake them up !" he orders the angels. ...
Views: 885 - Spirituality Information - It Might Be Too Late Before You Get In .... - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Vish WriterEveryday at 9.45 pm in the night my son comes to me holding his favourite storybook. He is six years old. Invariably, i am busy during that time doing something important.... " You go to bed i will be with you in five minutes..." I say. He keeps persisting... I then raise my voice and say " Go ...
Views: 820 - Spirituality Information - Just Five Minutes Longer - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Vish WriterThe story has been told and retold countless times about the battle of Waterloo. Poems have been written and songs have been composed detailing every conceivable aspect about it. The English tell it one way and the French share it from a slightly different point of view. History and legend has ...
Views: 735 - Spirituality Information - She Opened The Door For Me .... - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Vish WriterThe door was closed. He tried hard to get in but could not. The door just would not open. He started banging the door. Five minutes later the owner of the house opened the door and slapped him hard on his face. He fainted. He did not dare to push the door again. He never returned back... Ten ...
Views: 825 - Sports Mindset Moment – Tiger Woods Strategy to Play Golf in the Zone - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Loren FogelmanThis ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows. ~ Oga Korbut Is Tiger Woods status as a golf icon over and done with? Many predict his days of grandeur are behind him. For the first time in 14 years he has slipped from the top ten list of best ...
Views: 3428 - 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: 919 - Staff Motivation Strategies - 6 Great Distinctions - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyIn the workplace, it can be very difficult to obtain staff motivation. There are many factors that play against staff motivation. It really is the manager's responsibility to motivate the employees. This can be very challenging at times. There are six guidelines that a person can follow to ...
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