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One of the greatest things about being in business for yourself is having the flexibility that enables us to make alliances, and work with other businesses to provide a full range of services for our clients. In fact this can greatly increase our visibility and introduce ourselves to new clients ... Views: 1034
Workplace motivation is the key to a successful, happy, comfortable working environment. Achieving that is not as easy as it may seem. Workplace motivation is hard to achieve for many different reasons.
Some people tend to take a job that they do not particularly want, just for the money. When ... Views: 678
World Peace Day on The Winter Solstice
World Peace Day occurs on the Winter
Solstice each year.
This year it will fall on Thursday,
December 21st. Don Orne,
the Coordinator of World Peace Day
since 1994, invites
everyone to celebrate the Winter
Solstice with prayer and
meditation in his or ... Views: 3014
A house is only as strong as its foundation. My husband, a home builder, taught me this important piece of wisdom. Without a well designed, solid infrastructure, a house is doomed to constant problems and costly repairs. Do you remember the hilarious movie, Money Pit? The newlyweds idyllic ... Views: 945
Today I read a quote, “Mountains are made for movin’ not just sitting there lookin’ pretty! So get out there & get to movin’!”
With that thought you will work your butt off. Seriously! Where is the progress in moving a mountain? Where the heck are we to move that mountain? Remember that life ... Views: 1074
There are many ways to keep in touch, but there is one way that is more special than all the rest. That one special way is to write, yes with a pen, a letter. I know e-mail is quick and text messaging is super quick, but nothing says, "I am thinking of you" like a "real" letter that is sealed, ... Views: 701
Term paper writing is one of the most common assessments at college level, and in most other institutions of professional studies. Students are normally assigned a topic or certain area of research within their professional field of study. The students thereafter; have to develop a research ... Views: 444
When buying a pile bike, there are lots of factors you should consider, mainly as there are so many bike makers and price points. It's a good idea to produce a check-list to make sure that you get the best type of pile bike for the money you will end up paying and the following items will help ... Views: 2755
"Stop Momma, stop. I'm burning up, I'm on Fire". This was to be the title of my first book when I first decided to write it back in 1992. It refers to the episode when my mother had each of my four brothers hold a limb as I lay across her bed, and she proceeded to beat me 'till I urinated and ... Views: 1171
Believe in yourself, by all means. But that in itself will not get you anywhere near your goals.Believe in yourself.
Ah, how quaintly those three words ring throughout our collective childhood memories.
And for many a good reason. They're age-old wisdom, really. You know how some people ... Views: 947
It isn’t working. Almost nothing about the way a leader led in the Nineties works today. If you need proof, just look around. Businesses are gone that should be thriving, new businesses are sprouting that weren’t even a dream back then.
Yesterday’s roadmap for success doesn’t work for today’s ... Views: 782
Every 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: 482
Congratulations! You are the president of your own nation, and it is called "Imagination". This particular nation is the driving force behind your life and is the underlying factor for your future. You need to realize that you have an enormous responsibility as the President of this Nation, ... Views: 801
You can achieve all your goals is a bold statement. I know at times achieving my own goals is difficult and does not seem like I am making any progress. Do you feel this way at times? The best advice I received was to keep doing even the smallest activity each and everyday. After 30 days of ... Views: 1125
Oppositions only succeed and over-power the chicken-hearted, the fearful and the unfocused. But I challenge you today, dare to be different, come out of the crowd and stand for the truth. You can do it only if you want to! Take a risk and flaunt that wrong instruction. How many times have you ... Views: 2180
Why are people not getting in shape, losing weight and keeping it off, and reaching their goals? It's because they're not being told the "truth" and their not being given the "facts."
The truth is that America is more overweight now than at the turn of the century because:
They consume over ... Views: 721
Think, how can you make your today, a wonderful day of your life. I give you some suggestions:
1. Go for a morning walk.
2. Take a good nutritious breakfast.
3. Smile a lot and say hello to as many persons as possible.
4. Say thank you to God for all His blessings and to the people who ... Views: 752
You can Make It Happen.
God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into the net!
You have a beautiful enviable future because destiny is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice. There is something about life, if you refuse to accept anything less than the best, ... Views: 1105
We live in an ever changing world. Any casual observer can see that the pace of the change, we see all around us, is speeding up every day and so the best way to survive and to thrive, in this ever changing environment, is to commit to constantly innovate, evolve and grow.
Your commitment to ... Views: 734
When I was as a child, I never thought that I would have the ability to lead a change effort, yet here I am imploring humanity to lead itself from the inside-out.
Back then, I didn't believe that I had the power to shift people's thinking about poverty, crime, violence, and most of all, how ... Views: 1117
Even if you are late in the last period of the game you can still win. Never give up on the possibility of scoring no matter how bad things may seem to be. Sometimes all it takes is a good bounce of the proverbial ball to turn things around. If you are in the right position you can be the one ... Views: 1122
I am sure you that you all remember the story of the tortoise and the hare, from when you were at kinder garden. The tortoise symbolises the benefit of consistent and focused effort carried out at a steady pace over time and how this will always be more effective than the fast paced, erratic and ... Views: 791
Ever notice how impossibly difficult it is to attain something you believe is lacking in your life? Look at all the people who work two jobs, both jobs paying minimum wage, trying to get some money. It doesn't work! What's going on here?
The metaphysical idea of the "Mental Equivalent" provides ... Views: 485
One cannot consent to creep when one has an impulse to soar.
—Helen Keller
Imagine this scenario:
You wake up in the morning…
Geez! You feel weak!
Your heart sinks at the thought of facing the day. You are alive but feel like you don’t exist—you feel numb. ... Views: 1344
Accept 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: 912
My morning was supposed to be devoted to writing a report for one of the trial attorneys I consult for. The work takes concentration and focus, as my conclusions influence how the case is developed. It’s important, it matters, I need to do it well. But “life” was having none of it . . .
The ... Views: 396
You have choice today to succeed or fail. Success is solely a personal decision and that no one can take that away from you.
Do everything in your power to convince yourself what you want in life is worth sacrificing your mind to.
You have the freedom in today’s world to live a miserable ... Views: 880
I am sure you have heard all the claims that advertisers make about losing weight, growing hair and getting rich. More often than not none of these schemes work. But here is one fact that does; a habit good or bad can be created in 21 days. Science has shown us that if you do something for 21 ... Views: 1148
Social scientists have determined that there are people who look at the world with an internal locus of control, or with an external locus of control. What does all that mean?
Well, locus means location—can you see the word? Briefly, an internal locus of control means that they believe they ... Views: 638
Gillian, one of the individuals I mentor, recently asked me about ‘getting promoted’.
She asked ‘What is the quickest and easiest way to get promoted?’
As an employee, we all want that promotion, don’t we?
Isn’t it our ultimate goal to rise above the ranks ... Views: 2277
Do other people make you feel things?
Do they make you feel happy or sad?
I’m curious. How do they make you feel this way?
Do they say, “Hey, here’s a tin of sadness.”
Or maybe they say, “Ahh, you need a bucket of happiness. Hold on, I’ve got one here you can have.”
Can you find ... Views: 1649
In the Bible, a royal cupbearer by the name of Nehemiah was determined to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He secretly inspected the damaged walls at night and formed a plan for its restoration. Soon afterward, he announced his plans to the priests, nobles and officials. His plan was well ... Views: 1430
Attempt to logically work out how to get from the point you are at now - to where you desire to be, and you miss out on all the fun!
Rationally second-guessing the whole road to our destination is an utterly self-defeating exercise. Knowing where we want to arrive clearly matters a lot – the ... Views: 574
One of the key reasons I have been able to pull myself out of poverty and into a life filled with personal and professional success is that I have always maintained an extremely high level of vigor in everything I do. Even when I found myself slipping and becoming bitter, acting less than ... Views: 816
People often ask me what I've noticed in working with people as a life coach during these recent difficult times. Even though I work with very successful, empowered people, I see them struggling to stay at their best - focused, positive and productive - in this climate. And I must admit that my ... Views: 587
Prosperity, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is "the condition of being successful or thriving; especially : economic well-being."
While the monetary focus is noticeable, the complete definition encompasses a successful and thriving nature in all areas. When related to someone's life, these ... Views: 2094
When marketing on the internet there are 7 keys to success you must keep in mind and use as a guide in your online journey. If you have any expectations of achieving great success as an online entrepreneur it is important to realize the road to success starts with YOU!
The degree to which ... Views: 509
Unless you have been hiding under a rock somewhere, I am certain that you must have heard this old cliché repeated many time over. “It is not your aptitude, but your attitude, which determines your altitude”.
As you can see from this cliché above, which is based on more truth than you think, ... Views: 1128
How do you build a character that garners respect? Character is not about having everyone like you; it’s about making everyone respect you and for what you stand. In the world today there are people who have allowed their character to be tarnished. People have sold themselves through ... Views: 1227
Have you ever really considered how price affects your customer with regard to their perceived benefit? Too often, we use a simplistic approach to determining a price – figure the cost to produce a product or service, tack on some arbitrary percentage, and call it good, right?
Price, ... Views: 799
Your 'Default' setting creates doubt instead of hope for a successful future. So when it comes to a *Decisive* stage in your life and you step out in faith, you must understand that you are challenging your default.
How do you change this?
Just like you change a computer to make it more ... Views: 686
Being motivated and having dreams for your future is very exciting! Dreamers are always around other dreamers that are EXCITED! Your dream needs to be fertilized each day by associating with others, who believe in themselves and have a dream. This is often difficult because we live in a ... Views: 807
Today, we are moving on to another category in our Building Your Legacy series: Friends & Colleagues. As we’ve said before, these are in no particular order of importance. We’ll spend plenty of time talking about your Career, your Health, your Finances, your Faith & Love, your Family, and the ... Views: 1522
When you’re lucky enough to experience a rare occurrence where your natural gifts and skills lend themselves to a moment of grace, you experience a profound change. It can feel mysterious and awesome all at the same time. The key is to discover and nurture your natural gifts and skills so you ... Views: 874
So many of us get caught up in the past: past issues, past relationships, past mistakes, etc... We tend to give away our thoughts and energy of today to days and events that no longer exist. An unfortunate reality of this type of thinking is that we tend to lose sight of our true power and ... Views: 1484
As designers, working in a continually developing climate because of innovation and developments, it's our obligation to keep awake to date. It might sound basic, yet understanding news and sites consistently is one of the most amazing ways of staying up with the latest on the most recent tech ... Views: 217
Dear High Achiever!
It happened twice last week and three times the week before. Actually, it happens so often that I sort of stopped keeping track.
But, I used to. And I was paying attention again and keeping a mental tally in the New Year because it intrigued me.
Its not that I didn’t ... Views: 878
I recently worked with a middle aged woman, an attorney in a large law firm. She felt panicked about her life’s direction. She felt stuck, hazy, and anguished. “I want to know my life’s purpose,” she said. I always get nervous when people want to know their “life’s purpose.” I feel like Moses ... Views: 739
What a whirlwind start to the Chinese Year of the Water Dragon! I have it on the best authority that this year brings messages of change. Shifts in consciousness are promised for the months ahead, as we'll witness the collapse of mechanisms and icons established under an old order. A polar ... Views: 1017
What is important for you?
What is your foundation of life?
Freedom, love, creativity, health, honesty, courage, gratefulness, legacy,
intelligence, joy, happiness, fun, peace, playing, acknowledgement, security, control,
respect, unity, truth, accountability, and others. You make your own ... Views: 1454