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- What Does Quantum Physics Have to Do with Business? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraSo, what in the universe does quantum physics have to do with business? Only EVERYTHING! Let me explain. Quantum is the study of the fundamental particles from which all matter forms. Physics is the science that deals with matter as energy in motion and force. Thus, quantum physics is the ...
Views: 6015(7 votes) - Your Inner Circle Can Make or Break You So Choose Your Support Group as the Most Successful Entrepreneurs of All Time Did With Mastermind Groups - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2019 from Leon EdwardAnybody who has actually ever tried to reach their goals understands that the roadway to the end objective is frequently filled with modifications and difficulties. While this is needed, it's normally hard, however the benefit is ending up being a much better, more powerful, more able ...
Views: 5981 - ***Reading Tarot as a Business, the Sensitive Entrepreneur—Marketing Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromReading Tarot as a Business, the Sensitive Entrepreneur—Marketing This is the second article in a series designed to be a handbook on what is required to be the entrepreneurial psychic, the sole practitioner who owns his own successful psychic business. Service professionals can apply most of ...
Views: 5974(6 votes) - Law of Attraction: The Importance of Feeling Good - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Margaret Paul"It's really important that you feel good. Because this feeling good is what goes out as a signal into the universe and starts to attract more of itself to you. So the more you can feel good, the more you will attract the things that help you feel good and that will keep bringing you up ...
Views: 5931(7 votes) - No Matter What, Get Up! Dress Up! Show Up! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Dr. Carolyn PorterLife can seem like a real bummer sometimes, can’t it? Things are going along pretty good and all of a sudden wham…something hits you from left field and knocks you to the ground. We’ve all experienced these moments in our life, and sometimes you just want to crawl in bed and sleep until the ...
Views: 5920 - How to Cope When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Willie HortonMany personal development ‘gurus’ lead people to believe that, once you follow their course of action, life will be plain sailing – only good things will happen –life will simply be one wonderful moment after the next. Nothing could be further from the truth. I recently got a call from one of ...
Views: 5908(1 vote) - Top Leadership Skill of Responsibility and Accountability - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Leon EdwardWhat is the measure of being "responsible enough"? Below is a list of steps on how to draw responsibility out of our shells. 1. Develop self-awareness. As a leader, you should know your own strengths and weaknesses to be able to view your behavior objectively. Also, recognize your ...
Views: 5870 - How Do You Define Success? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulTake a moment to go inside and see how you define success. Is your success defined by:How much money you have?Having a big house and an expensive car?How expensive your clothes are?Traveling first class on airlines?How attractive you are?How attractive your partner is?How famous you are?Winning ...
Views: 5799(7 votes) - When Nature Wants A Man - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Rick GettleWhen Nature Wants A Man By Angela Morgan Excerpt Article From: Succes Academy "Successercising - Successful Living Course Series" - Course #7 By Rick Gettle www.master-mind-aliance.com - www.successercising.com When Nature Wants To Drill A Man, And Thrill A Man, And Skill A ...
Views: 5792(3 votes) - The Bricklayer: 5 Steps to Building a Successful Career - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Rob LianoHave you ever seen a bricklayer do their job? Initially, you can’t really tell what they’re building. The first brick is put in place. Just one. And then the second and so on. It appears so small and insignificant at first and then over time it becomes something, a fence, a wall, a house, a ...
Views: 5768(3 votes) - Defining Success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Tom HopkinsAt the age of six, Corinne Archer* started putting in long hours training in her sport. Long before she entered her teens, she had fixed her mind on a single goal: to win an Olympic gold medal. From then on, she crushed everything out of her life that didn't contribute to her goal. Every ...
Views: 5764(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: 5702(1 vote) - How To Walk In The Rain Without Getting Wet - The Art Of Keeping Your Cool When Everyone Else Is Losing Theirs - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter StoreyA teaching from Hang Sen www.win-within.com The woods outside were wreathed in a veil of mist and rain. The subtle aroma of the incense coupled with the tranquility of the tea room in which we sat set about inducing in me a state of utter calm. My mind became still and ...
Views: 5579 - How To Transform Your Self Image - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Evelyn LimYour self image is the opinion you have about yourself. Just like how you would form judgments about others, you can also view yourself in a certain way. The problem is that many people do not have very positive self images. They can judge themselves pretty harshly. A negative self image ...
Views: 5549(2 votes) - If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from David AllredWhat are 10 two letter words that make up one of the most powerful lessons one can learn in this lifetime? It goes along with the saying, “If you want something done right, do it yourself!” The 10 two letter words are: If it is to be, it is up to me! What a simple but profound ...
Views: 5524 - Success: You Can’t Succeed Alone Because That is Not Success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Mark BowserLet us suppose for just a moment that you could get to the mountaintop of success all by yourself. You have worked very hard and finally you have made it. You have reached the peak. Your success is secure. You have won the trophy. Something is not right though. It is too quiet. Where is ...
Views: 5514 - 5 Defining Elements for Creating Demand for Your Products and Services - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Lisa MininniThere are a variety of ways to create demand for your products and services. Most new entrepreneurs forget the defining elements that start creating demand. Try these elements with their corresponding action steps to increase interest in your products/services. 1. Be very clear on your ...
Views: 5477(4 votes) - Positive Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Harry Connor JrPositive productivity is exactly as it sounds -- positive. Productivity increases as does quality, when body, mind, and spirit, are focused upon being in a positive state of mind, emotion, and will -- then the body also will react in a positive manner. Negativity, or being in a negative state ...
Views: 5439(3 votes) - Be Happy, Be Productive, Make The Most Of Today And EVERY Day! - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Father TimeYou can make up your mind to be as happy as you want to be, just as Abraham Lincoln has suggested, and you can choose to be more productive, and thus become as successful as you want to be! There are sales people who get up late, hurry to get ready foor work, rush to get there in time for a ...
Views: 5429(7 votes) - Benefits of Military Discipline - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from cedric riceMilitary discipline can be administered in many ways and it is normally a harsh discipline when administered by the military. The military administers discipline as a make or break type proposition. The troop who makes it through military training has learned to adhere to and embrace this new ...
Views: 5391 - Develop a Winning Personality - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from cedric riceThe world is made up of different individuals. No two people are exactly the same in any respect. This is the thing which makes life so wonderful and interesting. Your personality is the way that you think and act and it is unique to you. Experience plays a big part in personality development ...
Views: 5384 - What Is The Psychological Profile Of A Successful Person? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Rebecca CommerfordWhen you look around at the people that you know have you ever noticed how some people are just naturally more successful than others? Some people say that those that are more successful in life are just a bit more lucky then those that seem to never get ahead. Then there are others that feel ...
Views: 5368 - Traits Of Successful People- 8 Characteristics Of All High Achievers - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Rhod JonesOver the years the traits of successful people has been a topic of much discussion. All the great pioneers, entrepreneurs and entertainers of the world possess certain characteristics that have seen them achieve incredible success. But the good news is, these are success traits not just ...
Views: 5336 - Key To Success Lies In Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom Cramer"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens." - John H. Miller All of us face problems in our lives. But positive thinking keeps us going and helps us ...
Views: 5325 - How To Take A Risk Without Fear - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Gladys AndersonAny successful businessperson has taken a risk even when those around them may have tried to dissuade them. Donald Trump is a risk taker. Despite business setbacks, he did not allow fear and negativity to prevent him from becoming one of the most successful businessmen in America. Oprah Winfrey ...
Views: 5287(2 votes) - ***Do You Avoid Failure Like the Plague? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Margaret Paul"You may have a fresh start at any moment you choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down."--Mary Pickford, 1893-1979, Actress and producerThere are two kinds of people: those who focus on avoiding failure, and those who focus on learning ...
Views: 5270(2 votes) - Napoleon Hill's Formula For Success: Think And Grow Rich - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Cathy YeattsIt seems that business makes the world go round. All sorts of business. Some seem to naturally succeed, while others fail repeatedly. One man wondered if he could unlock the secrets of personal success. That man was Napoleon Hill. His book, Think and Grow Rich, has sold over 30 million copies ...
Views: 5257 - Success Secrets #1: How to Deal With Rejection - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from John HanlinIn my article titled: "5 Secrets of Successful People", I explain that there are five "success secrets" or "habits" that are shared by all successful people. The first of these secrets is about learning how to deal with rejection. Typically, when someone doesn't understand what you're ...
Views: 5221(6 votes) - A Professional Demeanor Screams Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe importance of a professional business presentation can not be overstated in determining the fate of a new business opportunity. Nevertheless, it is amazing how many times the presenter does not apply these same essential professional requirements to their own person. You only get one chance ...
Views: 5211(1 vote) - Becoming Single-Minded - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from William CottringerBECOMING SINGLE-MINDED By William Cottringer, Ph.D. “Self-consciousness creates the illusion that there is a separate self from the rest of reality. That would be the funniest mistake in the world if so many people weren’t so convinced that the illusion is really true.” ~ The author. ...
Views: 5151 - You Can't Avoid Your Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you seen Kung Fu Panda yet? If not, I suggest you go out and buy or rent it. It's really amazing. I love the animation, but that's not even the best thing about this movie. It's what was said. Yes, there were a few things said in the movie that hit me right between the eyes. ...
Views: 5141(5 votes) - SHOULD YOU LISTEN TO YOUR HEAD OR HEART? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from William Cottringer“There is no squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.” ~Christopher Morley. This article title is not a rhetorical question at all. In fact it might be one of the most important questions to ask and answer ...
Views: 5118(4 votes) - Let go of mistakes and look ahead with purpose - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxUnderstand that past experiences can pave a path into your purpose when you are willing to learn from the mistakes and then let them go. When you harbor anger, bitterness and embarrassment from the ills of your past, you stay stuck in a place that blocks any growth potential. You stay rooted ...
Views: 5108(1 vote) - How to study for the AAPC CPC exam paper? More important tips you can't afford to miss... - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Katherine DawsonStart From Back To Front: A strategy that has been adopted by me and my students, it might actually work out better for you to start answering the questions from back to front. Starting the CPC exam paper from the end to the front may work for you because questions are generally more ...
Views: 5077 - Putting Your Action Where Your Mouth Is - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Ben NelsonYou've heard the term "put your money where your mouth is", meaning back up what you say and don't just give out advice that you don't follow yourself, or spew an opinion that you can't or won't stand behind. However, I think there is a key word that needs to be replace in this phrase - money ...
Views: 5071 - ***What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenIn his poem The Road Not Taken Robert Frost compares Life to a road in the woods. . . . Some paths are clear and smooth; others are bumpy and filled with obstacles. While Frost's poem encourages us to be bold, to take risks, and to explore the unknown, the truth of the matter is that, no matter ...
Views: 5063(3 votes) - Success: You Can't Succeed If You Can't Make A Decision - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenDo you procrastinate? Does it seem like everything you try ends in failure? There’s a simple explanation for this. You can’t make a decision. And because you can’t make a decision you can’t succeed. Develop the habit of making decisions quickly. You think ...
Views: 5041 - What is the Difference Between Effort and Passion? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from John Ryder, PhDThe effort we put into something can be great but the results may be missing. Why is that? Because it is the passion we put into our action that proves to be much more important than anything else. Watching the Olympics we can observe everyone making a tremendous effort but only a few makes ...
Views: 5031(6 votes) - Why Tom Izzo's Passion For Accountability Makes Him Such a Successful Basketball Coach - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Andy LouderWho is currently the best men's basketball coach in NCAA Division I? There are certainly quite a few candidates worth considering but any conversation on the subject has to include Tom Izzo of Michigan State University. Here are some of the things Coach Izzo has accomplished at MSU as of Spring ...
Views: 4992(1 vote) - Your EQ, not Your IQ, is Your Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lisa SmithFor a long time, one's IQ (Intelligence Quotient) was considered the leading determinant of success (financial and personal). However, as more studies looked into the lifestyles and success factors of those with high IQ's, it became clear that this theory did not bear itself out. Many with high ...
Views: 4988(2 votes) - Life Lessons from the Butterfly in the Window - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Zaid MohamadAs I was looking outside to enjoy the morning view, my eyes caught a sight of a butterfly trying desperately to escape through the glass door. It flew from left to right, up and down and then went back to the left again. Of course, it was making no progress at all despite all the efforts. The ...
Views: 4961(1 vote) - Tips On Reaching The Pinnacle Of Success - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Neerja BhatiaSuccess often eludes us. Even when we reach our desired destination, the joy of achievements is short-lived. Every time a person is asked, "When will you be successful?" the general response is, "Some time in the future." Rarely does someone confidently claim success today. The problem is ...
Views: 4953 - Life Success Lessons From 16 Mark Twain Quotes - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Thea Westra1. A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. There is nothing more satisfying than that sense of being completely "at home" in your own skin. When you achieve that as a natural state of "being", then you can finally look beyond yourself and fully contribute all your talents to the ...
Views: 4949(5 votes) - My Secret Weapon for Feeling Satisfied - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Leah ShapiroGet ready, I am going to out myself here. I recently found myself in the place of feeling dissatisfied with just about everything. Feeling like I am not doing enough, fast enough, to realize my vision for what I want to create. I was beginning to feel frustrated and a bit inadequate. This ...
Views: 4901(1 vote) - The Universe Saying "Your Wish is My Command" - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam International“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become” – Buddha Think of the world as a magic Genie saying “Your wish is my command,” and here is why: Imagine the flip of a coin, although there is a specific number of possible outcomes ...
Views: 4901(6 votes) - 15 Ways to Know If You Are An Idea Person - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Vernon Myers1. Ideas come to you effortlessly. • Creating ideas is as easy for you as putting on your shoes in the morning. Thomas Edison said that ideas are waiting to be discovered. You discover ideas constantly by creating ideas without really trying to create ideas. No matter where you look you see ...
Views: 4887 - How to Become a Pro Badminton Player - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Ashish BediSaina Nehwal, the poster girl of the Indian Badminton circuit achieved the title of World No #1 in 2014 owing to her sheer dedication and hard work. Badminton is the game we exhausted our winter holidays on but there is so much more to it when it comes to playing the game professionally. Tips ...
Views: 4883 - Why Some People are Successful and Others Aren’t: - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from sam sanderHave you ever wondered why some people are successful and others aren't? Or have you ever said "I'm not like them - I can't be successful? This article explores what makes people successful and the secrets of success. Includes a link to 5 FREE Secrets of Success. Well I'll let you in on a ...
Views: 4875 - 5 Personal Attributes For Your CV - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerweWhere skills consider things we can “do”, individual personal attributes make reference to behaviours. That is when others can express your characteristics (according to what you do), for instance “Sue is kind hearted, warm and friendly”. “Peter is quite assertive” or “Roger is ...
Views: 4846 - How You Can Have Tremendous Joy That Money Can't Buy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIf I grant you one wish, asking you, "Do you want money or joy?" which one would you choose? Yes, you can only pick one. Now, carefully think it over. I know what's going through your mind; you're thinking, "If I pick money, I'll be able to have joy, too." Certainly, money can buy you ...
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