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All professional people in whatever walks of life are looking to enhance performance.
Whether in business, sport, the arts or any other profession people want to be the best they can possibly be.
We all aspire to achieving our desired goals, but there are times when we feel like we’re ... Views: 1177
Peak performance. A buzz word used by coaches, trainers and athletes. What if that was only a small part of a bigger picture? By solely seeking peak performance athletes might be missing an even greater endeavor. High performance.
Sounds similar, but different in quality and approach. Peak ... Views: 1303
I love to watch movies any chance I get. Recently, I watched the 2006 movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, a rags-to-riches story based on the autobiographical book of the same name, written by Chris Gardner. The movie chronicles how Chris Gardner, despite all odds, makes it from down-and-out ... Views: 1375
One of the most powerful resources for improving all areas of your life is as simple as a good night's sleep. Yes, you have much to do, and miles to go before you...well, you get the joke.
But in order to raise your level of accomplishment in any arena, you must increase your energy. ... Views: 915
DRAMATIC CHANGE
In the coming years, the workforce will undergo the most dramatic changes it has experienced in more than half a century. Understanding that people costs account for some 65 percent of corporate spending, and that workforce optimization has a direct impact on shareholder as well ... Views: 1692
In a recent session I conducted with performers on what they wanted out of their performances, I found that many of the performers in the group were big believers in the Perfectionists’ Creed:
Perfectionists’ Creed: “If I try hard enough and I am very careful and I follow all of the ... Views: 3801
Putting is a very mental task. It has very little to do with the golfer’s strength or size. Great putting is all about confidence, accuracy, focus and relaxation.
Golfers who choke on short putts and golfers who lose tournaments have difficulty managing pressure and distractions when the ... Views: 6025
Improving productivity should be a primary and ongoing focus for any internet marketer being it affects their ability to earn an income! Now what we're talking about here is learning how to work smarter not harder which therefore boils down to increasing work efficiency! When working online ... Views: 928
The statistics speak. Most people spend more time at work than in any other activity; more than hours with their family, eating, sleeping, or interacting with friends. That said, wouldn’t it seem logical that we would spend an hour and some effort making our workspace as conducive to the job at ... Views: 1607
Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are - Forbes
Performance is the best measure of an athlete’s mental game. Let’s face it as athletes move up in rankings some unexpected circumstances will appear. At that moment, athletes will be faced with a decision on how ... Views: 1984
Self doubt is much like the killer disease in that it can actually kill any chances of you becoming successful! It almost doesn't matter what level of skills you may have if you lack confidence for any reason your own efforts will likely be counterproductive keeping you from your goals! Our ... Views: 1215
The internet marketer will encounter many obstacles when working online but none no more formidable than frustration! When building your business maintaining a positive attitude is a necessity because when faced with challenges your mindset can not afford to be infected with self doubt! Doubting ... Views: 793
I have recently been asked the question “What motivates and inspires you”? I found it rather difficult to answer this question at first and got inspired to write this article, now that I have given this issue some deep thought. When my son was 10 years old, I never needed to walk into his room ... Views: 1281
While media experts are predicting low television ratings, this year’s World Series could be a very interesting game for avid baseball fans.
Tony La Russa is a very clever manager and he may continue to implement some innovative strategies with his pitching staff. If he does, this could make ... Views: 2358
Tribute Shows are both a blessing and a godsend to fans and entertaining industry alike. A. K. An impressionist, look-alike and tribute artists, their presence is an illustration of respected persons which have touched the hearts of a lot of millions of people. The want of the people to ... Views: 830
One of the most neglected areas of our lives is our Physical health. I can never understand why so many people neglect to take care of the vehicle that supplies their energy and carries their mind. We can never expect to achieve anything meaningful and sustain our level of achievement if we ... Views: 1655
When you first start a new job, it's very beneficial to have a "first 90-days plan." Why? First, because it gives you some direction about where you want to focus your time and attention in your first three months and second, because many companies will give you a "90-day review" after your ... Views: 2173
Have you ever sat down to your computer, pressed the send/receive button on your email only to have it download a laundry list of emails that you know just by glancing at them aren’t important or urgent to growing your small business? First you look at them. You feel the pressure build up ... Views: 1182
Money is a vehicle, not a measurement of value. Today’s culture is plush with unprecedented comforts and luxuries. Yet, it seems the more material things we have the more we want. And it takes more and more money to get the good stuff, what we think is the good life. We need more to measure up. ... Views: 1389
Once you establish your own company, we have a tendency to look at our previous experience and how it has encouraged your employee's success – to notice what worked and what didn't. One of the essentials of a flourishing business is the openness to share your wisdom and enthusiasm of doing what ... Views: 1353
In a world of continuous connectivity, creating focus is a challenge for even the most disciplined small business owners. Some studies even suggest that only 20-30% of focused time is spent on priority areas. The news of the day, email, and texts can have you getting sidetracked never ... Views: 1045
Article Title: The Mind of a Great Racing Driver
Submitted by Craig Lock
Tags (key words): Motor racing, Ayrton Senna, Denis Jenkinson, champion, champions, Formula 1, great racing drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix champions, Formula One ... Views: 1323
We are approaching the World Series, so baseball is on the minds of many Americans right now.
And baseball fans and sports pundits like to debate the issue of who is the best hitter of all time. And it is hard to compare hitters from different baseball eras.
However, my colleague, pal ... Views: 2626
Article Title: The Principles Of Success : "The Winning Edge" (from 'The Winning Mind' and 'Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons')
Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Peak Performance, Achievement, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, ... Views: 951
Coaches from around the country and maybe from the world, sometimes remind athletes to “get their head into the game,” during an athletic contest.
This well known sport cliché is a way to remind athletes to tune out distractions and stay focused on what is happening on the playing field or on ... Views: 3867
A goal is a target on which you aim your focus and put your time and effort into the process of achieving. There are five steps essential in guiding you toward achieving and realizing your goals. Achieving a goal can take longer and require more commitment than you realize or might imagine. ... Views: 1370
Passion is defined as a strong emotion or feeling about something, or, a burst of strong emotions. We all are passionate about things in our lives: our family, children, hobbies and, hopefully our careers. I recently read the book The Corner Office by Adam Bryant. The book captures the ... Views: 1471
The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are but in what directiom we are moving. Oliver Wendall Holmes
How old is too old, when athletes are over the hill and ought to begin considering retirement? Each individual is unique. Some athletes keep going, like the energizer bunny, ... Views: 1823
'You either have rhythm or you do not. And when you have it, you have it all over.' These words have been said by the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley. And though the king himself is no more, these words remain true today more and more.
They put into proportion the attempts of thousands of ... Views: 769
Often times people can get a quick taste of online success and allow this to become more a barrier then something to build upon. Making a profit quickly is the best way to start an online business since the positive feedback helps you build momentum but some internet marketers fail to ... Views: 810
When it comes to making the right decisions, most people find it easy if they do not have problems and issues about the topic concerned. Otherwise they will certainly procrastinate and even let the matter drag over time. This is especially the case when the decisions require sacrifices – giving ... Views: 653
Many couples who come to see me for marriage counseling report that they are having communication problems. These communication problems frequently involve power struggles around money, sex, parenting, household responsibilities, in-laws, trust and leisure time.
It is not easy to resolve ... Views: 1242
School has started and lots of young athletes will be trying out for school teams. And some kids will fail to make the team. Others won’t get the playing time they think they deserve. This time of year, I get lots of calls from parents of young athletes who are upset about their child’s role ... Views: 5384
Boosting work efficiency leads to increasing your business productivity so in this way it is always a good idea! This is especially important for the typical internet marketer since in most cases they face the challenge of juggling many tasks without the help of others! The profitability of ... Views: 935
In the article yesterday we explored the necessity of regular rest, proper nutrition and for making time in your day to clear your mind and meditate. The greatest challenge you will face, as you try to introduce these three crucial components into your life, is that you will feel like you are ... Views: 1708
Increasing your online business efficiency involves a certain amount of 're-engineering' regarding the current strategy you are utilizing! Capitalizing on your own strengths while also 'streamlining' your efforts in a way that gets you the maximum results is the most direct path to marketing ... Views: 2286
To a lot of people, the word competition is ugly and holds a negative connotation. When we think of the word competition, we often think of professional sports, athletes, Survivor the reality show, "others" on the dating scene, or the younger generation entering the workforce who may just beat ... Views: 1183
When visiting my parents one bright sunny weekend, I noticed that my mother had a beautiful plant with purple flowers resting on her window sill. As I was admiring her plant, a hummingbird approached the window desperately trying to reach these flowers. He must have tried three or four times ... Views: 965
Have you ever explored the limits of your potential? Or are you limiting yourself by what you believe is possible for you. There are amazing stories going back through history, where humans have exhibited incredible feats of both physical and mental prowess. One of the stories that really stood ... Views: 1214
I really enjoy what I do for a living but there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. I am self employed but I have to figure out ways to get more productive and squeeze more work into my day so that I can make a better living. I honestly need to add a full time ... Views: 1145
Have you ever been stifled when choosing between two options? Every time you tried to weigh the pros and cons, you came to an impasse?
What if you took a different approach? Instead of looking at a right-or-wrong, this-or-that, all-or-nothing approach, you could asked yourself, “What is the ... Views: 976
Fear increases productivity primarily due to its ability to instill a strong sense of purpose in people! Fearing the loss of anything we covet is one of the most intense motivating factors a person can experience! This motivation pushes you to focus your effort on doing whatever it takes to ... Views: 1719
“My daughter is very bright, but she panics when she has to take tests.”
“My son can’t sleep the night before a test.”
“I was so scared during the SAT’s that I couldn’t concentrate at all.
I took a prep class, but it didn’t help me. I was just too up tight to do well.
I’m really ... Views: 1349
Tiger Woods is dealing with a multitude of issues, losses and changes which seem to be impacting his performance on the golf course.
Several years ago, most golf pundits thought he would definitely break Jack Nicklaus’record for wins in majors.
I have coached many golfers on the mental ... Views: 5443
I counsel lots of golfers. Some of them are professionals, some are highly ranked amateurs and juniors. Others are weekend warriors hoping to win a few more dollars and maybe the club championship.
While most pros do not mind hitting out of bunkers, some golfers hate being stuck in the ... Views: 4379
Over the years, I have counseled many females who compete in figure skating, cheerleading and gymnastics at very high levels.
These sports can be quite demanding, since they are different from many other sports. Consequently, these sports can place a great deal of stress on the young ... Views: 4418
I was reading a brief article written in the early 1900’s by Elisabeth Leseur as part of my daily meditative materials. In the article she provided the following list of qualities attributed to those special holy people who serve as examples for all of us to emulate. As I read the article, it ... Views: 1736
Our Strengths
A) The Big Picture
We all have strengths. But we cannot just smugly sit self-satisfied like a Cheshire cat. Rather we need to further develop our strong points because it’s a matter of using them or losing them. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890~1969) explains, “Our real problem, ... Views: 1377
Many are painfully aware of weaknesses that hold them back. Yet, surprisingly, they are unaware of their many strengths. Focusing on our weaknesses while ignoring our strengths can be a source of discouragement and failure. And glorifying our strengths while ignoring our weaknesses can be ... Views: 2231