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- Who Cares About Work - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Julie CohenWho Cares about Work-Life Balance? By Julie Cohen, PCC While preparing for a speaking engagement for a group of senior executives, I was briefly distracted by a worrying thought: what if this audience of high-achieving, hard-working, successful leaders doesn’t care about work-life balance? ...
Views: 1231 - 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 - 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 - Who First? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joe VitaleThe other day I stopped at the local gas station to fuel up my new all electric car. No, that’s not a typo. The Fisker Karma is all electric, but uses a gas generator to power the electric motor when the stored electricity runs out. So you have to put fuel in it sometimes. It’s possible to ...
Views: 961 - Who Has FUN With Failure? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from * Milo `The Improv Guy` Shapiro *Look around your town and you’ll find an amazing selection of professionals whose expertise is helping you plan: plan your projects, plan your investments, plan your staff development, plan your time allocation. In part, life and business have become so fast paced because the world has ...
Views: 756 - Who's In Charge of Your Business: Use This Question to Make Sure It's You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Carrie GreeneI was speaking with someone who doubled her multiple six-figure business over the past year. She had amazing business coaching, kept her focus on her business and put in a lot of hard work. The coaching and advice she got were exactly on target for her business. I knew that increasing ...
Views: 922 - Who's Stopping You? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonOften when I am working with clients and they are having problems making the decisive move I see that it is ‘everybody’ that holds them back. The ‘everybody’ I am talking about is the ‘everybody’ that is in our mind, that acts as our internal censor. The “What will everybody think is if ...
Views: 1049 - WHO’S IN? AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHO’S OUT? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaIf your friends are making things feel like too much work and things are going nowhere, its time to unfriend. We are continuing our discussion in the Building Your Legacy series today. If you are here for the first time, start here. If you are ready to add on, we are building on the last ...
Views: 1607 - Why "I Won't Do That Anymore" Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Irina KerzhnermanI recently had a conversation with someone that began, "I'm not going to do that anymore." Being the action-oriented person that I am, I asked, "That's great! How are you going to pull that off?" The person on the receiving end of the question took a moment and said, "I don't really ...
Views: 1413 - Why Abandon A Habit? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Rossen ZotkovWhile considerations on theory and practice of "How to abandon a habit?" are quite common for many people, the question of "Why should I abandon a habit?" in the first place, is often not given its due attention. At first, that question might seem unimportant. If one should consider for example ...
Views: 1310 - Why Affirmations? - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Ray DavisOne question I get all the time is, "Why do you believe in affirmations?" People often conjure up images of Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live and think affirmations are ridiculous or only for people in some recovery program. The truth is that affirmations are an extremely powerful tool ...
Views: 1206 - Why Aren’t You Doing Something? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Ted CiubaYou mean you think, you are fearful, you are worried that, your head might be on the cutting block next? You mean you think your job isn’t secure? Hold it, hold it I thought that was the whole thing about having a job, was the security of it. The lie is exposed! Enough said on that point, ...
Views: 682 - Why Build Mobile Friendly, Responsive Websites - SAS Digital Agency - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2018 from Syed Adnan SaquibIn today’s digital world, the consumer has become savvy as well as busy. They spend less and less time going through detailed websites. They are using their cell phones to access content. The world is coming up with more and more brands, more and more content. We all reach for our cell phones, ...
Views: 876 - Why Buying Cheap Instagram Likes Are Helpful - by Submitted on May 28, 2018 from Elaine PittmonInstagram is very popular these days. It gives everyone who participates in the opportunity to show their precious world photos. The handle in the cap, Instagram allows you to add photos on time You can also use hash tags to classify images. By adding relevant keywords, your customers can see ...
Views: 1007 - Why Disney Characters and Superheroes Are Usually Orphans - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Marc OromanerDisney taught us that, “when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” Unfortunately, if your dream is to have both of your parents live to see you succeed, you’re sheer out of luck. In fact, of Disney’s forty full-length animated features from 1937 until 2000, I know of only one where the ...
Views: 2232 - Why Do Some Leaders Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Mark BowserWhy do leaders fail? This is a tricky question. One with multiple depths of answers. However, I believe there are two shining pillars that are always missing from leaders who fail. Sometimes, these failing leaders are missing both of these pillars and at other times they are missing just one of ...
Views: 2121 - Why Do You Need Motivation In Life? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Praveen ShermanHuman behavior is always a surprise. We know that we must have to achieve Success in life and we tend to not take action. We have many reasons for not achieving what we want. Many times though we know that logically we are right we tend to move away from it, the reason being Emotions. ...
Views: 1321 - Why Does The Rabbi Answer A Question With A Question? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Bernie DahlAnswer: Is there any other way? The Power of Questions Ancient Greek philosophers since Thales, (624?-546? B.C.) followed by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, have used questions as the driving force of philosophical inquiry… the search for rational understanding and truth. The concepts and ...
Views: 1117 - Why Elite Athletes Seek Strategic Feedback - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhen you remove all the fluff and get down to the nitty gritty, coaching is primarily about feedback. How you get coached, the quality and quantity of feedback, is important. Too much feedback, or criticism without corrective suggestions, eventually backfires. Frequently athletes can’t ...
Views: 1534 - Why Goals Work - And How To Work Them - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Mike BrooksYou've read many books and articles on why having specific goals is so important. Goals help keep you focused, keep you motivated, reinforce progress, etc. And I'm sure you're all familiar with the rules of goal setting -- make them specific, write them down, put a timeline on them, keep them ...
Views: 887 - Why I Take Resistance Personally - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioAre you ready to really understand something big? Ready -- everything in our world is a reflection of a part of us. This is why I take resistance so personally. What I mean by personally is I'm talking about in regard to me not directed or intended towards me. As a Teacher of Integrity (Soul ...
Views: 1149 - Why I Want To Know Pink's Soul Languages - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioEvery time I turn on the radio, Pink comes out loud and clear. Now, I know a sign from the Divine when I hear one. Music has always been a way I hear the Divine. I believe this woman writes and sings from her Soul. She has this ability to put into words my fears, my hopes and dreams. She’s also ...
Views: 966 - Why Is Money a Key Measure of Success? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Mohamed TohamiYes, money can be a key measure of success! Barely a news bulletin goes by without more financial bad news or job losses. With so many negative issues of money in the news these days, it is not surprising that you are seriously worried about your financial future and the affect it may have on ...
Views: 8826 - Why Is Responsibility Important? It's Leads True Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you sometimes feel like a piece of paper blown every-which-way in the wind, and without much say in the matter? Or do you often find yourself doing what you think you "should do", rather than what you want to do? If so, imagine feeling the true freedom of always choosing what you will ...
Views: 5562 - Why Is SEO Important and What Are The Key Ways To Build A Great SEO - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2018 from Syed Adnan SaquibAs people of the twenty-first century, whenever we require more information on something, our first instinct is to look it up on the internet with the help of a search engine. Chances are that almost always 4 out of 5 people will click on the website that shows up first. If one is keen on taking ...
Views: 1046 - Why it’s perfect time to make your home sustainable - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2020 from Logan SandersThe ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has thrust the world into a lockdown, threatening jobs, economies and more not to mention the very real threat to life the virus poses for many. A lot of people - myself included - have found themselves virtual prisoners in their own homes as governments around the ...
Views: 1167 - Why Letting Go Can Save Your Soul - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Garrett Paknis“As the dawn began to break, I had to surrender. The universe will have its way - too powerful to master.” The Flaming Lips When you choose to take the position of the sun, you can see the earth clearly. What I mean by this is that when you step back from your-self and what you are used ...
Views: 960 - Why motivating others doesn't work - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonIncorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger rewards to gain the same ...
Views: 1568 - Why Motivation Doesn't Work (Sometimes) - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonIt's like the story about the horse pulling a heavy cart with the proverbial carrot dangling in front and a whip at the ready behind. He turns to the driver and asks, “Tell me again. What's my motivation here?” How motivation usually works is like when we were kids and mom would tell us to ...
Views: 2760 - Why Not Do What You Want to Do? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Jennifer DavidWhy not DO what you want to DO? This is part of the BE, DO, HAVE series…. This is to help you find your happiness, your purpose, your dream. Find what motivates you to do what you truly love doing. If you keep doing what you have always done you will keep getting what you have always ...
Views: 1434 - Why Should Students Read Newspapers ? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2018 from Saraswati Vidyalaya High School & Jr College Ghodbunder Road ThaneDaily paper is a decent wellspring of data. It has different segments and points. It covers all subjects. World's occasions and political issues are additionally featured. Daily paper reinforces the vocabulary and language structure of peruser. 10 advantages of perusing daily paper for ...
Views: 906 - Why students should work while studying - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Emily ParkerThis essay intends to talk about the various advantages that having a part-time job has for college students and the role these play in making a decision to whether work or not. These advantages will be broadly categorized into ‘Self-development’ and ‘Independence’. These broad contours are ...
Views: 858 - Why Swim with Sharks When You Can Swim with Dolphins - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chellie Campbell“Why do some people always see beautiful skies and grass and lovely flowers and incredible human beings, while others are hard-pressed to find anything or any place that is beautiful?” —Leo Buscaglia There are three kinds of fish in the sea: Dolphins, Sharks and Tuna. Dolphins are ...
Views: 1413 - Why team building doesn’t work in a recession - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Chantal CookeIn tough economic times lower sales trigger the need for cost reductions and a slimmed down workforce. The consequences are usually redundancies and the associated pains of uncertainty, low morale and disenchanted staff that are over-worked and stressed. When we are confronted with these ...
Views: 1626 - Why Team Motivation Must Be A Staple In Every Organization - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraYou may agree if I say that based on our own countless experiences (and of course, research) tell us that team motivation boosts employee productivity regardless what kind of business or company one manages or handles. Team motivation is a very essential or vital skill a manager or leader must ...
Views: 670 - Why The Self Help Stuff You Bought Doesn’t Work: The Missing Secret Ingredient to Self Help Information - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Patti CarnahanYou were all fired up and have bought self help books, tapes, CD’s to play in your car or while you jog, whatever. You’ve bought them on all kinds of subjects, relating to one or usually more areas of your life that you KNOW need improvement. You’re frustrated now that what you heard or read ...
Views: 1812 - Why Triathletes Start Too Fast - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Loren Fogelman"While this is tough, I am a whole lot tougher." James Loehr How fast you go out at the beginning of a race is a personal decision. Some athletes end up giving away that control without even realizing what they’re doing. Quickly you are caught up in the energy of those around you. When you ...
Views: 1436 - Why Wait Until Spring to Clean Out? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from April D'AmatoWhy wait until spring to clean out? We reserve the Spring Season for “Spring Cleaning” and removing the dust and baggage that clutters our life as if that is when it is supposed to happen. Remove the clutter that clogs up your life now—perhaps a mental cleansing as well as a physical one? ...
Views: 585 - Why We Dream(board) Together - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Robyn BeazleyHE Said (John): Have you ever wondered why some guys have all the luck? A beautiful woman, a great job, big house, the time to go on vacation or getaways, it seems like they have it all. Just lucky right? What if you could discover a way to get what you want, anything at all? Well the ...
Views: 533 - Why Women Executives and Entrepreneurs Should Look to Mentoring! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Karel MurrayWhen my son was in third grade, he asked that I participate in a Parent's Career Day. During my 15 minute segment, I was to explain to his classmates what I did for a living. When I took my place in front of the room, introduced as Ben's mom who works in a downtown insurance company, I explained ...
Views: 987 - Why You Can't Just "Let Go" of a Limiting Belief - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mandy EvansI am shocked at the number of self help and motivalional experts experts who tell people to let go of limiting beliefs and create new ones! I see it in books, on blogs and promotions of all sorts. Almost everything out there about limiting beliefs is filled with this nonsense. Why am I so ...
Views: 5707 - Why You Don't Want to Use Scary Tactics to Train Your Dog - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Debbie FranklinSue and Pete just can't figure it out. Their once housetrained, calm dog has become psychotic. Dear Suzie is now peeing all over the house, cowers and shakes when the phone rings and goes into an absolute panic when the smoke detector (www.firstalert.com) starts tweeting when the battery is ...
Views: 1333 - Why You Get More Done As Deadlines Approach - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from TJ PhilpottFor anybody looking to get more done one surefire way, in most cases, is when you are confronted with a deadline to meet! Although this is NOT a 'strategy' recommended by this writer it has proven to be highly effective at increasing work efficiency due to the sense of urgency such situations ...
Views: 953 - Why You Must Stay On Course - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Marquez ComelabI believe that all of us want to express something: an idea, a theory, an opinion or a statement. I also believe that the majority of human beings would love to be creative in the expression of these ideas, theories and statements. Creativity permeates in everything our mind does and is ...
Views: 1060 - Why YOU need to be like Elizabeth Taylor - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAs the world mourns the death of a Hollywood legend, I recall vividly the night I met the man with the striking violet eyes. I was totally and completely mesmerized… The place was Gstaad, Switzerland in December 1981 and the height of ski season. Gstaad is the playground of the world’s ...
Views: 1477 - Why You Should Be Grateful For... You. - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Garrett PaknisIt's the time of year when gratitude is all over everyone’s bucket list. How many of your emails have been taken over with reminders to be grateful for all we have? Many companies are even employing our “gracious” holiday spirit to try to bank extra revenue during this shopping-heavy time of ...
Views: 1119 - Why You Should Never Give Up - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Garrett PaknisDo you ever feel like you are running on empty and can’t encounter one more obstacle – that you just want to give up? I know how your commitment can be tested time and time again and how it is almost easier to turn your optimism into pessimism when you wake up day after day without seeing ...
Views: 1226 - Why You Should Start Your Own Business - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Todd HicksDoes the thought of making extra money while having fun and doing something that matters to many people appeal to you? Do you have items you no longer want or do you just have the desire to sell something with little effort? Do you want to help others or share great knowledge you possess? If you ...
Views: 911 - Why You Will Succeed - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Joseph MutaleThe objective of life is development and success, just as the objective of a plant is growth and fruition, it is very important that we should imagine and see what happens to the plants, just as soon as the seed falls on the ground, the next thing the seed will do is to start geminating as long ...
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