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- Whew! I Made It! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Carrie GreeneWe did it! It’s finally springtime, my favorite time of year! Here in New Jersey we experience very distinct seasons and during the winter everything dies, or at least it looks like it does. Then spring comes and the earth magically comes back to life. The snow melts, the branches of the ...
Views: 1454 - Why Your Creativity Is Best in the Morning - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from TJ PhilpottYour creativity is something you need and use in all aspects of your life but it does require a high energy level to produce the best results! The fact is the more creative you are the easier it is to solve problems and the more competitive you therefore tend to be as well! Having said all that ...
Views: 1651 - BIG BALLS + SMALL BRAIN = ??? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2014 from Adam ShapiroBig Balls + Small Brains = Excellent conditions for… I’d argue just about anything, but in this case we’re talking about surfing. My good friend and personal surf guru said that I’m well on my way to becoming a surfer as I have the necessary ingredients… big balls and a small brain! Now ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - How Successful Entrepreneurs Conquer the Internet - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from TJ PhilpottSuccessful entrepreneurs are typically more than willing to work to achieve the goals they set for themselves! Although putting forth the effort is always a great first step, achievements of any significance require that they believe in and stay focused on their goals! When working in the always ...
Views: 1392 - Why Mind Maps Work for Internet Marketers! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from TJ PhilpottMind maps are one of the best productivity tools you can use to help you record and categorize any thoughts you have that may prove useful to you in the future! Now how many of you have had ideas which seemed brilliant at the time but went unrecorded and therefore were rendered useless! Mind ...
Views: 1254 - Can Neurofeedback Help Musical Performance? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurEmilia was a jazz pianist who wanted to break into the Bay Area performing scene. Her roadblock was performance anxiety. A small technical mistake would get her wondering whether anyone in the band, or the audience, noticed the mistake. The resulting physical tension made it harder to ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - 3 Effective Strategies for Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere are many variables that can keep you from achieving your goals if you let them which is why your focus is absolutely needed! But all the focus you can muster will be of little good unless you have the motivation and direction you'll need to succeed when pursuing any aspirations or ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Seven Essential Questions for Accomplishing What Others Believe to Be Impossible - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Donald MitchellSome of today’s ordinary activities were seen as “impossible” dreams just a few years ago. For example, 20 years ago decoding the human genome was viewed as being one of the world’s most difficult yet-to-be-accomplished projects. Yet today, an individual’s genome can be decoded in a few weeks ...
Views: 1252 - How Successful Entrepreneurs Prosper From Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottEver notice how successful entrepreneurs seem to ALWAYS make the right choices in their businesses? Well although these people seem to experience more success than most others, they got that way by being willing to work and most importantly learning from mistakes they made! This should be good ...
Views: 1601(3 votes) - No Off-Season in the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonI was walking in the Times Square area the other day when I spotted a person wearing a very graphic tee shirt. It read, “No such thing as off-season.” While I'm sure he was thinking NFL, NBA, or MLB, my wheels turned toward the workplace. I can't tell you how many times people have told me, ...
Views: 1787(1 vote) - Be More Productive By Challenging Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to be more productive working online you must learn to manage your time better and approach each task with more focus! By doing so you'll soon discover how you can get more done in less time thus allowing you to set your sights on other aspects of your business! One of the best ways to ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Breaking 100 -- Lessons for Achieving Peak Performance - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellRegardless of ability and experience, most people wish they could accomplish more in doing whatever matters most to them. The struggling golfer dreams of breaking 100, a score that would be a nightmare for a good golfer. The solid B student fondly contemplates the satisfaction that a single A ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Engagement: Getting Over the “Them versus Us” Mentality - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffMaximizing the productivity of workforce talent is the greatest leadership challenge in today’s marketplace. Increased efficiency and productivity means increasing razor-thin profitability. The answer lies in connecting the communication dots by tying workforce productivity to the company’s ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Voice Disorder… Symptoms and causes. What is the most efficient way to conquer it? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Diana YampolskyLately, I have been attending to more and more voice disorders of all types and kinds. Majority of them have had similar symptoms, but, needless to say, not necessarily the similar causes. The symptoms usually consist of hoarseness, sore throat, pain while talking and/or singing, burning ...
Views: 1382 - The F word you fear the most: Failure - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Stacy Smyk-SantiagoFear of failure is unavoidable for those of us who take on risk because we deeply desire career success and fulfillment. Can I run a profitable business? Should I reach out for help and expand my network? What if I ask for a promotion? Do I quit my job without a new one lined up? At some ...
Views: 1186 - Effectiveness and you - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from sridhar laxmanI ask you to climb mountain A in two hours You climb mountain B in 90 minutes You are happy about being efficient, you did it quicker than I had estimated However, are you effective? Note, you climbed the wrong mountain. Can you relate this to your workplace? How many meetings would be ...
Views: 1032 - Keeping Your Business Growing While On Vacation or On a Business Trip - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt’s officially summertime and vacation season. Business owners often have a tough time traveling on two fronts. First, there is often a sense that they are responsible for so many things that there is no way that they can truly shut down. Then there’s the other side of the coin… the sense ...
Views: 1425 - The War Stories It Takes To Get To These Glorious Days - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Ted CiubaI’m celebrating today, and I figuratively invite you to lift a glass of champagne with me. I just put the last nail into the project, El Nuevo Piense y Hágase Rico, the Spanish translation of The NEW Think And Grow Rich. I dispatched the translated autoresponder series off to my webmasters ...
Views: 1138 - Be the ‘Landlord’ to Your Beliefs. - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Youarn BellBeliefs are an interesting thing. They aren’t there from the day you are born. They are gradually passed on to you by your parents based on their lives and experiences. These beliefs are for them a way of thinking - a way of life. They take them for granted as fact for your safety. Without ...
Views: 969 - How to Heal Ourselves and the World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Generally, society works against us discovering and being ourselves. We are taught to be what society and our parents want us to be. There is little faith in the brilliance and miracle of who we are. Instead, there is typically a fear that we are not enough and we have to push to be the best we ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Assume the Throne and Own Your Category - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Lisa SasevichAt one point or another, most of us have experienced that feeling of wanting to be “discovered” for our area of expertise. We secretly hope that someday, someone is going to recognize our brilliance and tell the world about it. I have felt that way too. For decades, I secretly waited for that ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Nick of Time - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I’m walking on sunshine today. What a beautiful day. A thought came to me this weekend when we were racing around trying to get it all done. I thought, “Just in the nick of time.” How many of us operate that way? “Just in the nick of time.” We run from one ...
Views: 1037 - 5 Ways Your Focus Speeds Up Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYour focus is one of the biggest assets you can have and something you'll need to succeed when working online! The internet environment is filled with distractions, changes and challenges any of which could easily keep you from achieving your goals! By staying focused not only do you increase ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - How Instant Gratification Undermines Your Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from TJ PhilpottInstant gratification is a very common attitude that's prevalent in our society today! Now how that attitude can actually sabotage the success of entrepreneurs online today is the topic of our discussion below! The attitude of "I want what I want and I want it NOW' does not transition over well ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Organize Your Life Online With This Free Tool - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to organize your life in the hectic internet environment you'll want something lightweight, effective and convenient! Now if you're an online affiliate trying to earn a buck this need becomes even a bigger concern due to the frequency of change affiliates must contend with to be ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Manage Your Mind Power - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Anita AlleyneDo you ever feel like life is getting you nowhere – that there must be something else – if only? Perhaps you remember waking, wishing something was different, going to sleep, silently wanting something to change. Not much does change until you take hold and manage your mindset. Your state of ...
Views: 1498 - Why Bloggers Need A High Level Of Energy - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottBlogging is something that requires a high level of energy and don't be fooled by the assumption that sitting at a keyboard is NOT tiresome! The fact is that the best bloggers got that way by continuing to produce interesting content and over an extended period of time which requires energy to ...
Views: 1020 - Leaving Your Comfort Zone To Expand Your Success! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYour comfort zone is that 'safe' place where you can exist without challenges and/or change! Now as comfortable as this may be it is NOT an environment in which you can expect to experience growth either personally or professionally! For anybody trying to build an affiliate business online it ...
Views: 916 - 5 Keys to Self Care for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Carrie GreeneWhen something comes up four times over the course of two days I know it's serious. Entrepreneurs are lousy at taking care of themselves. * Entrepreneurs routinely work long hours. * Entrepreneurs often beat themselves up for not doing enough or not doing it well enough. * Entrepreneurs ...
Views: 1336 - Squaring Pareto - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Judy WidenerThere's a famous principle used in business; you've probably heard it. The Pareto principle (aka the 80–20 rule), named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, states: for many events, roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. In business, it means that 80% of your profits come from ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Let's Do Lunch - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Rosie GrayI often ask Clients ‘how often do you take a lunch break in a typical week?’ The response, more often than not, is a wry laugh, surprise or polite invitation to take a reality check. For many people, lunch and breaks are rapidly disappearing from the working day, without much thought about the ...
Views: 1121 - Stop Procrastination and Grow Your Business by Taming Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt's like you're throwing a temper tantrum. You know what you want to do. You know why you want to do it. You know how to do it. It's important. The growth of your business depends on it. But, no matter what you do the three-year old kid inside of you is stomping his or her feet ...
Views: 1204 - Leaders Think Integration - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Vernon MyersOrganizational Environment Today, large organizations are extremely complex and busier than ever. Because of their size, they face greater challenges, such as increasing competition and an increasingly global environment to operate in. To consistently produce outstanding results, ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Stop Shifting Gears and Stay Focused - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffResearch shows that a three second distraction doubles errors and a four-and-a-half second interruption triples errors. Are numerous daily distractions wreaking havoc on your productivity and efficiency? When was the last time you placed a “do not disturb” sign on your door? If the answer ...
Views: 1227 - Is consistency is the missing element of your success - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Thomas AndersonHave you ever wondered what is the missing piece to having what you want in your life? I know for me, I used to make the same new years resolutions over and over again each year. I would believe it was possible to create the change I wanted in my life and I would take action. The A and The ...
Views: 1912 - Understand your Energy – Optimise your Life - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Andrew HortonEnergy as defined in Physics is the capacity to perform work. With this awareness, now ask yourself, “How much energy do I have right now”? If you are feeling de-energised or tired, you obviously understand that you will not be able to perform the crucial tasks you need to carry out daily, at ...
Views: 800 - ***Peak Performance: We Experience What We Have Learned to Expect - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Jess HuffmanThe words “Peak Performance” tend to conjure up a vision of momentary flashes of brilliance. Extraordinary performances, like the 517 yard, hole-in-one, shot by golfer Mike Crean at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, in 2002. Such performances as this are like flashes of lightning; rare, ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - Play to the Strengths of Each of Your Team Members During This Years Business Planning Process. - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lynn Ferguson-PinetAs you tackle the business planning process for the year, there are some fundamental personalities differences that you need to keep in mind to make the process as efficient and effective as possible. The key areas to be considered are: 1.Preparation for the business planning meeting. 2.The ...
Views: 1286 - The Eight Secrets That the PGA Pros Use to Win Majors! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Ronald MannWhat is more important: technical skill or a solid mental game? Both! If you don’t have the technical ability to play a particular sport, it does not matter how strong your mental game is. Golf is an especially difficult game because there are so many aspects to it: driving, long irons, short ...
Views: 1101 - Setting Life Goals – 3 Steps To Effective Goal Setting Plans - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaSetting life goals has been one of the most well known secrets of highly effective people, and being able to do that effectively should be one of the skills you ought to aim to master in this life. So what is the main secret behind setting effective goals for your life? The answer may ...
Views: 1140 - 4 Things That Can Get in the Way of Your Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiDo you ever feel like something is keeping you from moving ahead in your business, but you can’t pinpoint exactly what it is? As I look back at conversations I’ve had with clients over the years, I see four common obstacles that tend to hold people back. Do any of these ring true for ...
Views: 1868 - The Miracles of Spring - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Clardy MalugenThere’s nothing more invigorating, more breathtaking than awakening to find glorious spring flowers that have miraculously burst through the soil into full bloom. I find myself mesmerized by them, both astonished by and grateful for their exquisite beauty. Staying in that moment and allowing ...
Views: 1227 - Eight reasons why fear is good for you - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Akshay NanavatiThroughout your life people have probably told you not to be afraid of anything. Fear is associated with weakness. It is for cowards. You could find hundreds of self improvement blogs or self help gurus that tell you fear is a bad thing. That it stops people from living their passions, so you ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Leaders Train and Develop Through Their Actions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffThere are many ways for a leader to train and develop a workforce: teaching, coaching, encouraging and nurturing. However the one form that speaks loudest and is rarely considered a strategy are a leader’s actions. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the actions of a leader are ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Mandatory Mondays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerGetting organized is definitely a daunting task. However, I have decided that if I list out the tasks that need to be completed each week, then divide them up into days, I might have a fighting chance. Since I do not have a cleaning crew, nanny, or someone to take care of my business, it’s ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Taming My Tuesdays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith family finances addressed and closets restocked, Monday's new schedule jump-started the week perfectly. Now, I have the task of getting the house cleaned within the next two days, while keeping up with all of my other priorities, too. Using the same basic time blocks as yesterday, I ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Wielding My Wednesdays – Weekday Organization - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerWith half of my house cleaning tasks completed on Tuesdays, the downstairs remains for Wednesday's. At the end of the day, the heavy lifting for the week will, for the most part, be done. Opportunities to take on time-consuming projects during the remaining 4 days exist, but can be ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - 5 ways to reach you peak potential - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Tracy BrinkmannThe turning point in my life came when I discovered the law of cause and effect, the great law of the universe, and human destiny. I learned that everything happens for a reason. I discovered that success is not an accident. Failure is not an accident, either. I also discovered that people who ...
Views: 1084 - Does Goal Setting Work - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Jeff ParoWe’ve already completed the first week of the new year and I’m curious how you’re doing with your New Year’s resolutions? To me a new year’s resolution is just another form of a goal. Roberto and I recently posted our goal setting worksheet for you to use to set your goals. When I shared that ...
Views: 805 - Little Laws 4 BIG SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from William CottringerLittle Laws 4 BIG SUCCESS By Bill Cottringer “We don't see things as they are; we see things as we are.” ~Anais Nin. A long time ago an MIT Math professor friend introduced me to a very intriguing engineering term called perturbation point. These are the few key stress points in a ...
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