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Does this sound too good to be true? It's not. The first step to success is to decide that you want it and that you'll do whatever it takes to get it. Many people say they want success, but in reality, they don't want the responsibility that accompanies it. When you've made your decision that it ... Views: 1198
Originally pubished on The Huffington Post
In my work over the years with individuals as well as corporate leadership teams, I often bump into the same phenomenon: many of us seem to prefer living in our myths to living in our lives. The preference for myth to reality seems to get us in ... Views: 799
"To play on a local level, you can need the mind of a player.
To play on a global level, you need the mind of a champion."
Kevin Abdulrahman
Recently I was invited to do a Keynote speech at the Pan Arab Organizations Global Competitiveness Strategy Conference which was held in the Burj ... Views: 4041
What is branding?
Branding is a set of qualities and characteristics that are associated with a person, product, company, or organization. Successful brands rarely have negative associations; brands with negative associations are rarely successful.
What does branding have to do with ... Views: 1260
About two years ago, our homeowners association decided to replace the roofs on our homes. We are a small cul-de-sac where everyone knows one another and looks out for each other. As our old roofs were being torn off for the first 2 weeks, the biggest issue we had were hundreds of old rusty ... Views: 1863
Many entrepreneurs are working in the dark. They know that results are what count and yet they do not fully understand the relationship between the things they do daily and the bottom-line. This would appear to be crazy.
Entrepreneurs need not become accountants – what a thought! However, ... Views: 972
Here's a question I got in my email:
"Are some life paths predestined to have money troubles - for money to be elusive and unattainable? Karma is something many of us believe in. If so, how can this work - these tools - work?"
Let's get real for a second. I just spoke at a fundraiser for ... Views: 1949
Have you decided to allow your abundance? First becoming clear about money is essential, as it will allow you to then focus on sharing our talents and achieving your life's mission. Clearing limiting beliefs and negative associations about money will remove the blocks to allow abundance to pour ... Views: 1182
When you develop a sense of urgency around using the Law of Attraction you will start to take inspired actions. Highly successful people take the time to think, plan and create their priorities in their long term attraction plan. They move quickly and decisively toward their goals and dreams. ... Views: 1795
How do you measure true achievement? Is it about more than money? Cash in the bank is a handy gauge, yet to be abundantly supplied means we can benefit from loving relationships, a beautiful home, travel, and contribute via the realization of our purpose or life's work. The process we use to ... Views: 4758
Ever wonder what separates wealthy people from the average Joe or Jane?
Nothing, really. They’re not any different than the rest of us. They still put their pants on one leg at a time. There’s nothing ‘special’ about them. They don’t have magic powers. They’re not clairvoyant. And they don’t ... Views: 1867
Think about the word "Attract" and what it means to you. Do you wish you could attract good things into your life? You can do this. The Law of Attraction is as real as gravity and can be used to get the things you want.
Chances are you have had some experience with the Law of Attraction and ... Views: 1153
Do Fine Art, Feng Shui and Good Fortune have anything in common besides the letter F? Absolutely, they are all about creating energy in your surroundings; energy that can make you happy or sad, be uplifting or depressing and be supportive or obstructive. They are also about providing much needed ... Views: 1210
Here's the question that came in:
How do you attract money when you really, really "need" it (as in, you could lose your home if it doesn't come quickly)....as opposed to just desiring more? My understanding is "need" represents "lack" and then you get more "lack"....but when the need is ... Views: 1988
After great research and analysis of the various tools that are considered to make one abundant, the two largest variables turned out to be quite surprising. You may be thinking it's Stocks and Annuities, or Equity and Bonds, (and undoubtedly you may find some who agree) yet what was discovered, ... Views: 1245
My passion is to show folks that everything is energy. You are energy--your body, your thoughts--everything around you is energy. Of course money is energy also--a different form of energy. In learning that everything is energy, we must come to see that in our relationship to any energy we are ... Views: 1197
Luck is thought to happen by chance; it's not thought to be something you can plan for or obtain by intention. Some say luck is decided by our fates, or believe that some fortunate souls are mysteriously born under a lucky star.
At quick glance, it might look like there is truth to that. ... Views: 1815
Your mindset determines your financial well-being
I have received a number of emails from people who wanted to know what they can do to stop feeling afraid of recession, of losing jobs, of being unable to provide for their families, of feeling hopeless, powerless, depressed because there is not ... Views: 1410
UPLIFT YOUR LIFE
The holiday season is a rich time of year. We celebrate with those we love, and we delight in the closeness of friends and family. Does your seasonal business, holiday business or this present business cycle give you the same warm feeling, or has it become a chore? If this ... Views: 2757
What does prosperity mean to you? How’s that working for you? Wayne Dyer gave us a great quote about how to reframe: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
A statement from “Empower Me 365” is, “True prosperity is having something (anything) to share and ... Views: 979
Everyday the Internet, television, radio and newspapers report a worsening economic situation and people read or watch while hyperventilating and getting more and more depressed. That is, most people. However there are some who are sitting back and viewing this situation with calm.
But they ... Views: 1695
Prosperity affirmations are alot like positive affirmations and how they work is quite the same. Affirmations is actually a part of New Age and Thought terminology and it refers mainly to the noble practice of positive thinking, in which the user affirms with him or herself the messages of a ... Views: 934
In order to manifest your dreams, you need to focus on your dreams. It's that simple - although not always easy to do in the midst of a busy life. These three simple AND easy to do processes will help you manifest your dreams in a powerful, joyful and effortless manner. It doesn't matter what ... Views: 1174
Sometimes I get frustrated with all of the negativity around the economy that is out there these days. I look around and I see so many people doing extremely well despite what is said. The most important thing you can do to insulate yourself from the negative impact of doom-mongers is to avoid ... Views: 1118
Give away what you got.
It’s not that complicated, really.
But let’s think for a minute; what do a great number of people do instead?
When someone has a great idea, they hoard that idea. They don’t give it away. They shelter and protect it. They keep it to themselves in fear that someone ... Views: 1350
When financial planner and motivational speaker Suze Orman talks, people listen. Orman says we all need to get our financial priorities straight. "The correct order is people, money and things. You have to care about yourself and others [first]. And you can't go from people to things; you need ... Views: 1354
There is tremendous power in giving. Great world leaders, high achievers and extremely successful people have always been the greatest givers. Napoleon Hill said, “I will induce others to serve me because of my willingness to serve others.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “One cannot sincerely help ... Views: 1045
You have $100 in your bank account, your rent is past due, your creditors are calling, your business is dwindling and to top it all off, someone sideswiped your car and now it won’t start.
And some self-help guru out there is telling you to look beyond appearances and know that you have ... Views: 1212
This is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series
Question: Cindy, do you have any quick and easy ways to make extra money? I’m interested in putting some into savings and paying off some debt, too. Thanks. ~ Jayne
Answer: Good question, Jayne. There are many ways to make ... Views: 1341
Are you finding it difficult to attract the money and prosperity you want? It's a familiar refrain: you've been a diligent student of self improvement, you've been studying the law of attraction, you're putting the teachings into practice, but yet it still just isn't working.
Why is it so ... Views: 4487
People are funny. I mean that in a collective sense. We, by nature can be such impatient creatures! And as technology and transportation continue to speed things up for us, we’ve become even more impatient, even a little entitled at times. We want it all and we want it now!
On one hand, our ... Views: 8738
Can you triple your income in 2009? Is this even possible with the American recession?
It’s not totally out of the question. If you’re in a job then this is probably an unrealistic expectation, but ultimately it depends on your position in the industry. If you collect a performance based ... Views: 1441
Can you triple your income in 2009? Is this even possible with the American recession?
It’s not totally out of the question. If you’re in a job then this is probably an unrealistic expectation, but ultimately it depends on your position in the industry. If you collect a performance based ... Views: 1254
You live in abundance!
Yes, you do. You simply need to see the abundance and prosperity that surround you.
If you can't, you have a 'poverty' mentality. With a poverty mentality, you are always thinking about the things you don't have. Too often people lose their mind with the 'poverty' ... Views: 1426
So you have written a book and had it published. Congratulations. Now you are faced with the challenge of what to do next. Many authors think that marketing is a job for the publisher so they sit back and wait for the royalties to roll in. You might have a very long wait. The market for ... Views: 1371
How can you create prosperity, or create personal wealth, in a time of economic recession? Obviously panicking or making drastic financial moves can only hurt your stability. Some people have been overreacting by pulling all of their money out of banks or investing in gold. While it is a time ... Views: 942
How many times have you said to yourself, "Today is the day that all my dreams come true" and then the day passes. You see little progress in the Law of Attraction in your life. You are intentionally watching each thought and living in the now. After a while, those feelings of the day passing ... Views: 2877
Think for a moment. How do you see yourself? What opinions do you have about yourself? If you are like most people, you have some critical opinions. These opinions have grown and been maintained over time.
Any negative opinions you have about yourself are opinions based on lack. The opinions ... Views: 4718
The word Abundance expresses "more" and evokes the idea of surplus, excess, or having a large quantity. It is the opposite of scarcity or being scarce.
When people think of abundance, they usually think of having a surplus of money. However, abundance can mean having a surplus in a variety of ... Views: 1586
Really, why do you?
And how much?
A great majority of people don’t seem to have the answers to these questions. And if you can’t answer these questions, then don’t expect to earn more money. Why? Because your “why” and your “what” will always drive the how.
I think a lot of people get ... Views: 1256
What is your relationship to the recession?
We've heard some people say, "Ain't it awful."
We've heard others say, "I choose not to participate."
And we've found those who live in the middle and say, "I'm fine, no matter what."
Where are you? Consider the ... Views: 1159
Did you know that...
"The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this- decide what you want."
Ben Stein
Can you really make significant and positive changes in your life? Can you really have the success that you desire? The answer is yes! And the first and ... Views: 1362
Your subconscious mind is not as inaccessible or mysterious as you might think… do you know that same old running dialogue you keep going over and over in your head? What are the things you keep telling yourself? What are the thoughts you find annoying, disturbing, push away, and try to ignore? ... Views: 1470
Did you know...
The Universe desires you to have everything you want to have.
Nature is friendly to your plans.
Everything is naturally for you.
Make up your mind that this is true.
~Wallace Wattles
and there's the trick.... ... Views: 1308
Have you ever met a person and said "I know their type"?
On meeting people for the first time you believe you can "read" them. You make a snap decision that they are a good or bad person, honest and trustworthy or sly and unscrupulous.
You might label them as a loser or a victim, maybe a ... Views: 876
Do you ever wonder why you don’t have enough money in your life? I can guarantee that your problem stems from your thoughts about money: somewhere within your mind are specific beliefs that are blocking its flow. In this short article I cannot begin to delve into the many subconscious reasons ... Views: 4008
As within, so without...
What we see reflected in our external reality is a reflection of our internal (spiritual) reality. As the current civilization experiences an orchestrated economic depression, many people are bringing a lot of their attention toward finances and the apparent ... Views: 1260
With today’s economic challenges, it’s important to understand how the subtle energies we use every day are either bringing customers, sales and money to us or pushing them away. Science has discovered the relationship between quantum physics and what’s happening at the office everyday, and ... Views: 1099
None of us really know for sure what's going to happen in terms of the economy but one thing is certain: it's on all of our minds. We can incessently worry that the worst is going to happen or hope and pray that it won't, but why not just look the problem square in the face?
What is your ... Views: 2165
We are coming to the time of the year when our children can get the “I want”, or “I need,” or “must have” for Christmas. There is so much pressure from everywhere to buy and meet our children’s every need and want. Also, in the United States we are getting close to Thanksgiving and a time to ... Views: 948