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- Discovering Your Passion Through Humble Practice and Outrageous Play - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Mark GorkinA playful challenge from an audience member helps bring to life the importance of searching for and developing your passion, whether in the face of skepticism, long periods of self-doubt and/or having to accept (even better, learn to play with and laugh at) your own flaws and foibles. Setting ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Does Positive Thinking Really Work? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Willie HortonJust a couple of weeks ago, I spent a day with a dozen "old-timers" clients with whom I've been working for years. Early on in the discussion, as we chatted about how psychology and quantum physics proves that you get what you expect, so that, if you expect something different, something ...
Views: 3199(3 votes) - Effective Action and The 80/20 Rule - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Stephen MartileTaking effective action means taking the actions that produce the greatest results. You won’t get paid a premium dollar unless you provide premium quality. That means trimming the fat and doing the things that count the most. Using the 80/20 rule is a big proponent to take effective ...
Views: 2199(1 vote) - Effective Time Management Starts with Realistic Scheduling - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing some type of effective time management 'routine' begins not with developing certain habits or skills but rather with your own expectations. When trying to improve upon your use of time it is important to realize that the emphasis needs to be placed on increasing productivity. Being ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Effective Tips for Organizing Your Work Day to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Machen MacDonaldWhat would you do differently throughout your day if you only had time to experience joy and success? I often hear how so much energy and effort is being directed at what people don’t want rather than what they do want. Like anybody, I can get caught in that trap from time to time as well. ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Eliminate Fear to Achieve Great Success - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAchieving great success in your life is a relative accomplishment since everybody has different values, goals and priorities. This is not by any means to de-value certain accomplishments since reaching for any goal is admirable. However it is important to recognize people do have different ways ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - God's Mistake or Yours? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Jay NiblickWe live in a world obsessed with fixing ourselves. More specifically, the fixing I'm talking about here is the fixing of our weaknesses - something the great many endeavor to correct when it comes to increasing performance. We take courses and classes, read books, and follow this craze or that ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Helpful Tips For Training New Staff Members - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutProviding appropriate initial and ongoing training for new staff members is essential, not only in terms of preparing individuals for their new position, but also in retaining them for a longer period of time. Trained staff members are more knowledgeable and possess a diverse array of skills, ...
Views: 2554(2 votes) - Helping Your Creative Intelligence to Blossom - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEach and every one of us possesses creative intelligence most of which is likely untapped and therefore unused. Whether it is a preoccupation with our busy lives or sheer laziness thinking outside the box is something most of us do not do enough of. Nonetheless these creative resources still ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - How Computers Slow Content Development - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2011 from TJ PhilpottContent development plays a key role in establishing and maintaining exposure online and begins with the development of ideas. Now finding creative writing ideas is one thing and can normally be done quite effectively surfing the internet. What we're discussing here today is the best way to ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - How to Conquer Test Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Benjamin MossMany people suffer with test anxiety and its range of consequences. Some consequences are physical such as: rapid heart rate, shortness of breadth, and profuse perspiration. Some are emotional such as feeling ashamed, embarrassed, terrified and panicky. And some are substantial like failing a ...
Views: 2668(1 vote) - How to Cultivate Social Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltTo achieve a high level of joy and happiness in life, we must be socially involved with people. This involves getting along well with others, having friends and companions, and offering help to those who need it. We are all part of a social environment, and our social environment provides us ...
Views: 2590(1 vote) - How to Know You’ve Got It - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHow can you know when you are-or are not-tapping into the Conquering Force in your life? When You Don't Have It When you are not tapping into the Conquering Force, you'll feel as if you're drifting like a stick in a river. Life will take you wherever it wants instead of you controlling where ...
Views: 2288(1 vote) - How to Live Life to the Full - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Willie HortonEver wonder what you’re doing here – what life is all about? Ever wonder why life’s ups and downs toss you around like a piece of driftwood – why life seems to go swingingly for some people but not for you? Ever wonder will there be an end to stress and worry – whether, some day, you’ll be able ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - How Viral Marketing Improves Online Efficiency - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from TJ PhilpottViral marketing is a promotional strategy that has been in use for quite some time and has transitioned over onto the internet quite successfully. The strength behind this particular advertising technique is in its ability to help businesses spread their marketing message a whole lot faster and ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Hustle Your Way Forward: 7 Steps to Taking Fearless Action - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jon IvesonHustling in business is about recognizing opportunities and assets around you and getting the absolute most from them as you act to create results. Sometimes maximizing the opportunities and assets is a matter of tactical choice. But most often it is about both strategy and tactics as you make ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Immerse Yourself for Accelerated Success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIf you have ever come to Atlanta to work with me in one of my intensive sessions, you know that I devote the entire time to coaching, advising, and consulting on a variety of key strategies and techniques. The intensity of this kind of laser focus really gets to the core of your leadership ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Increasing Productivity When Working Online - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen you are working online increasing productivity should be an ongoing goal and one you have targeted from the very start. As an entrepreneur you will face many responsibilities and challenges that will test your skills and patience. By facing these challenges and meeting your responsibilities ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Invisible Crutch - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Young KimWhen I was on the high school Speech and Debate team, my specialty was Extemporaneous Speaking. Each speaker is given three topics to choose from, and is given 30 minutes to prepare seven-minute speech, which has to be delivered at the end of those 30 minutes. Although the speakers can bring ...
Views: 1830(3 votes) - Is Your Company The Real McCoy? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dawn AngierIs Your Company The Real McCoy? One of my favorite Gary Larson cartoons is the one with the cardboard cutouts of a hillbilly family on the lawn of their mountain shack. The caption reads: The Fake McCoys. The term "Real McCoy" most likely comes from a railway invention by ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - Jump Into Your Best Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Lisa MininniEdmund Hillary said, “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” It’s true. We think it is the mountain that must be conquered but it is what’s happening on the inside that paves the way. Many people doubt that they can create something really significant in this world. ...
Views: 1264(3 votes) - Key Ideas to Build a Successful Career - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Billy Arcement“We need to be confronted by our actions, messages, and shortcomings if we expect to learn and grow. No more hiding behind excuses. No blaming others. No hiding behind phrases like—"This is just the way I am.” E. James Wilder As part of our career growth path, we must engage in constant ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Learning From Your Online Success - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottWhen working on the internet your first step towards online success begins to take place in the planning stages. Creating a business plan of some sort is the only way to coordinate your efforts and get the best results! It is important to note however that most successful online businesses take ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Learning: Secret to Lifelong, Success - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltEverything we are, will be, have, or are yet to have is a direct consequence of what we learn and apply. Learning and acting upon our knowledge enable us to make meaningful contributions. The more you know, the more you realize how much you don't know. You must continue to seek out new ...
Views: 3192(1 vote) - Make It To The Top With Personal Power - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you are at the top of a big organization or business, you need Personal Power, so that people and your subordinates and your peers are motivated or animated behind your vision regarding in which direction your business is headed. In this case, you would find that the farther the ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Making Your Content Creation Easy! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe thing about content creation is that you do not want to 'fight' the writing process thereby making your efforts less productive and more difficult! The key is to identify certain writing strategies that work best for you allowing you to improve your writing efforts in the most efficient ways ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Maximize Your Resources for Success Online - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottThe success online you experience is in most cases a by-product of a journey involving experimentation and personal growth. An internet marketing business has access to not only a global audience but an ever growing array of tools and resources upon which you can build your business! Sometimes ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Peak Performance: The New Norm for Tough Times - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Theresa BehennaIn today’s economy and competitive workforce there is no room for mediocre skills. Gen X & Gen Y are competing for the same jobs as baby boomers. Gen X & Gen Y bring all kinds of digital know- how to the job table. Baby boomers bring years of experience. The younger generations have no clue ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Personal Development: Take Real Action to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Willie HortonLots of people don’t like where they’re at in their lives. Some regret their missed chances – my grandmother used to repeatedly tell me that she wished that she was 18 again! The male “mid-life crisis” sees many such disillusioned people trying to re-find their youth – often with the help of a ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Priority Lists for Leaders - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthHave you got a to-do list? Or maybe five of them? (one for work, one for home, one for projects, that pile of mail, all those emails...) As leaders we can get very bogged down in crap that sucks our energy and time, before we ever do anything meaningful. So here is my quick list for you to ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Proactive vs Reactive: Which one serves us best? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from David MuracoIn order to give insight and value to this article let's define those two words first. Proactive; Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty . And then Reactive is; Tending to be responsive or to react to a stimulus. Why do I ask which one serves us best? Because how we ...
Views: 2914(1 vote) - Rituals and Fatigue are More Alike than You Think - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Hugh StewartWhat can fatigue teach us about success? To answer that question I have to tell you about one of my favorite subjects from engineering school, Fracture Mechanics. Fracture Mechanics is simply the science of how things break. What will cause a metal or metallic object to break or suffer ...
Views: 1179(2 votes) - Self Improvement and Motivation just got ugly- What you haven’t been told but MUST know if you want to succeed - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLong before I became The Man Inspiring Millions, an international author of several books, a sought after inspirational speaker, the authority in the field of Mind Nutrition and a sought after brand, I came to a realisation. Every winning individual and every winning team has had to come to ...
Views: 2739(1 vote) - Slow down to speed up - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Stephanie FrankJust finished watching the movie Peaceful Warrior. (If you haven’t seen it, go grab a copy at the DVD store. It’s one you’ll want to see more than once). In the movie, Dan, the main character, has a very busy life. He’s a young college student and athlete, bound for the Olympics, he trains ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - 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: 1937(1 vote) - Still Touting Your Product’s Features and Benefits? No Wonder Sales Are Tough to Come By - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeff CallahanSales techniques, like fashions, go in and out of style quickly. Once upon a time, salespeople found some measure of success simply by plugging their product or service and telling sales prospects about all the special features that made it (or them) different than the competition. That ...
Views: 2080(6 votes) - Success Online Requires Stretching Your Limitations - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour success online when building a business will be dependent upon your willingness to address and adapt to change. There will be many occasions when you will need to come out of your comfort zone to tackle new issues or master new skills and this is not necessarily a bad thing either! In fact ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - The Ability To Respectfully Disagree - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dawn AngierA critical key to success in your career and in your life overall is developing and maintaining good relationships. In fact, "Relationships" is number five of the Ten Pillars of a World Class Business. Our relationships with coworkers, suppliers, spouses, clients, bosses, siblings, employees, ...
Views: 5718(1 vote) - The freedom to choose - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Charles DesJardinsPersonal development brings choice to the individual. And I believe in choice, but, can our choices be limited by our maps of the territory? Unless our maps are updated or at least revealed to us (usually by a personal development professional) our choice of change is limited. This article is ...
Views: 1663(3 votes) - The Key To Brain Power And Enhancing Your Performance - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Anna AparicioDo you find it hard to focus or concentrate on the task at hand? Do you ever get brain fog, can’t think clearly or retain information? Do you tend to over analyze things or get mood swings for no apparent reason? A lot of my clients do. Housewives, students, successful business people, ...
Views: 2442(1 vote) - The last mile - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Mike AshbyWe all know that it's the small things that make the big difference, but what holds us back is usually the last mile. Of course the first step is hard, but reaching our potential is an endless series of first steps. And the hardest first step is the one at the beginning of the last ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - The Myth of Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Jay NiblickThere is a myth about strengths and weaknesses, one which states that we all naturally possess them. In reality, we don’t. What we do possess are natural talents and non-talents, but these are not the same as strengths and weaknesses. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not one of those that thinks it is ...
Views: 2100(2 votes) - The oxymoron of change - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Yvonne ChamberlainWe hear a lot about change. “For things to change, we must change some things”. “Insanity is to believe that if you keep doing the same things you will get a different result”. We hear “practice makes perfect”. But if we keep practicing the same mistakes over and over again we just get better at ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - The Paradox of Success: Is There A Downside To Winning? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Bill ColeHow can being a success possibly be a problem? Don't we all want to be winners? In fact, there are potentially negative consequences in achieving our goals and in being known as a successful person. Let's take a look at this paradoxical phenomenon and formulate some strategies to deal with ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - The Special Force of Mentoring - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHaving a mentor I an integral part of getting where you want to go and achieving what you want to achieve, as fast as possible, with the fewest mistakes. I consider mentors to be key components of maximizing your Conquering Force. In your life, you have probably already enjoyed the help of ...
Views: 2170(1 vote) - Time Management on the Run - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasYou have probably heard the saying “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” This is especially true if your job involves traveling to a client’s site or if you work at or travel between remote locations (e.g., branch offices). Transit time can take a big chunk out of your day. In such ...
Views: 1379(6 votes) - Toys or Us? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAs a keynote speaker on peak performance one of the points I emphasize is accountability. Recently the Today Show interviewed Galia Slayen who built a life size Barbie to demonstrate the unhealthy body image the iconic doll represents to young girls as part of National Eating Disorders ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - Visualocolypse Now! pt. 1 Creative Visualization for Success - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Paul StandaI’ve been seriously focusing on meditation and creative visualization exercises lately. Positive outcome visualization is a fantastic discipline for achieving goals and one from which I’d grown apart, until recently. Back in my martial arts days, I took it much more seriously. Rehearsing ...
Views: 871(6 votes) - What Makes Us Feel Small - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiRecently I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Brené Brown as part of our Ask the Expert series. Thank you to our Community for your profound questions, and to Brené for her wise guidance. Some of the questions addressed perfectionism and what to do when someone uses our vulnerability ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Who' s On Your Team? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Dawn AngierWho's On Your Team? You DO Have a Team, Right? I don't have any employees. But I don't work alone, either. I love my independence, and I wouldn't think of going it alone. I hire professionals to take care of various aspects of my business, but they never go on the payroll. And for ...
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