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If you want to build confidence and improve your self esteem there are some fairly simple steps you could take today to begin the process. It’s true. In the time you would normally spend worrying about your self-image and cursing your limitations you could be well on your way to a better ... Views: 1194
One of the best strategies to quickly establish credibility, get known, and differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to share your signature story. A signature story is your own personal account of how you got to where you are today or how you transitioned into your chosen ... Views: 1501
Richard told mygoalsbuddy.com “The one thing that all successful athletes, musicians, singers and self-made millionaires and billionaires have in common is an attitude of success. They didn’t acquire this after their achievements.”
1.Expect the best: build your success attitude with a ... Views: 1395
Every woman has either experienced or witnessed when a business relationship has gone wrong. Most of the time it sneaks up on you without any warning. Like when your business partner says she is leaving because she found something better somewhere (and with someone) else. Or how about being ... Views: 1773
Having managed or worked for nonprofits most of my career, I have seen effective and ineffective boards of directors. Good boards of directors are clear about their roles and responsibilities versus those of the Executive Director, and don't overstep their boundaries. I feel that the five most ... Views: 1573
Corporate Culture is a harmony of people coming together for a common purpose – their communication with each other, how they manage their time and energy, the way they organize their work, and the way they are led.
Leaders communicate values – the things that really matter to us, ideas and ... Views: 1121
We find ourselves dealing with a turbulent decade that’s often being compared with our less-than-shining Vietnam war era in many ways. The current war, the economy, inflation, unemployment, information overload and moral decay are working together to stress us out. We see record levels of ... Views: 2468
The first key principle in business success is knowing who you are dealing with, and who you are, a smart person or a foolish person.
The difference between a smart person and a foolish person is that when a foolish person is foolish, he thinks he is smart, when a smart person is foolish, he ... Views: 1903
Uncommon Sense for Work & Play
By
Bill Cottringer
“Success and happiness are a result of using uncommon sense, while failure and unhappiness are the consequence of using everything else.” ~The author.
Success and happiness in life are most often tied to your efforts in reaching a ... Views: 1321
Today we are going to talk about fitness as a spiritual discipline. Now, before we go further, let me define what I mean by "spiritual." I am not talking about religion. This is NOT about your religious demonimation or whether you believe in a higher power or not. What I’m talking about is ... Views: 781
The creation of a new business requires consideration that will influence the company for the rest of its duration. Some of these factors include: physical location, market, size (sole proprietorship, corporation, etc.), type (non-profit, for-profit), rates, and many more. I would specifically ... Views: 473
5-Step Formula For a Fresh Start
There's nothing like dramatic economic change to make you focus on business presentation skills. The FRESH start revolutionizes what you know about presenting.
When it comes to business presenting - it's not just about logic and tasks. If that were all it ... Views: 747
“The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.” --Voltaire
Lana Calloway is president of Exhibit Resources, a company that does design, construction, and installation of trade show exhibits. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lana and many of her clients ... Views: 1377
We are all connected and are therefore affected by every single happening to some degree or another. Sometimes the impact can be felt in an extreme manner like being caught in the eye of a hurricane; at other times it will barely be felt, like the vaguest ripple upon the surface of the ocean or ... Views: 921
"Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think!" - Dale Carnegie
Do you know what makes you happy? If so, what's currently driving you towards happiness?
So do you know what would make you really happy? Do you think you are ... Views: 1015
One of the common denominators of successful people is their ability to persevere when things don’t go as planned. Effective people don’t allow themselves to get bogged down in feelings that don’t serve their purpose.
On the other hand, ineffective, unsuccessful people allow their emotions ... Views: 757
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner or CEO, we all share many common traits as human beings. From the frailties of our shell to emotional tendencies, we are more connected that we think.
For instance, we have each mentally outlined our own private set of winning conditions and ... Views: 837
What are your favorite don’ts that prevent you from doing what you need to do to be successful or happy?
Perhaps you believe you don’t have the talent, the money, the confidence, the know-how, the energy, the time, the looks, the brains, the motivation, or the willpower. Ten big don’ts! And ... Views: 1078
I've been thinking a lot about change lately.
Here in Vermont, fall is in the air, the Canadian Geese are returning, and the days are getting shorter. At the same time, there have been some significant changes in my life. My oldest daughter was married last weekend, Dawn is working with me ... Views: 801
No matter what it is you want to do with your life or what goals you have there is bound to come a moment in time when you just want to quit. The realization of your goals takes time, effort and sacrifice. There are lessons to be learned along the way and parts of your character that need to be ... Views: 1233
The Last Supper was painted by the Italian artist, Leonardo DaVinci. It took seven years for him to complete the project. The figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ were painted from living persons.
The live model for the painting of the figure of Christ was chosen first. When it ... Views: 2009
Have you ever known of a person who was frustrated? Maybe even yourself? What was the cause of the frustration? A relationship,finances...a job that could not be obtained?
These are things that you desire. Success.it has different meanings for each of us,a goal that we set for ourselves.I am ... Views: 1362
The bottom line is that sometimes it is just plain overwhelming to stop and consider the organization that is involved when tackling a new project. It can completely engulf you, overpower your deepest visions and leave you no better off than before this new project had even entered your mind. ... Views: 877
There is a story from the Talmud that goes like this: When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared ... Views: 1469
Perhaps you’ve heard the saying it’s not what you know but who you know?
I have a different twist on that. It’s not only what you know, it’s who you know and who you share your knowledge with.
Connections are important. In my humble opinion, connections are what make the world go ... Views: 995
One year while watching the NFL playoffs, an Old Spice commercial came on which featured a confident, dapper, middle-aged man. He was sitting on a chair in front of a lit fireplace with his legs crossed, striking a rather debonair pose while looking directly into the camera. He then delivered ... Views: 1136
Before anyone will call you about your services, they have to know you’re there.
My friend, Connor, tells a story about a tree limb that fell on his lawn. His wife, Judy, concerned that the neighborhood children could get hurt playing on it asked him to call someone to cut it up and haul it ... Views: 826
Untapped Strategies for Success in Today's Market
"Desperate times require desperate measures" I overheard someone say the other day. I was standing in line to order my late afternoon Latte at a well-known coffee establishment and the buzz in the room wasn't from the caffeine, it was from ... Views: 1207
For 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: 4808
Your Key People
Business is all about relationship. Who you know and how good a relationship you have with them has a profound effect on your current and future success.
But in the busy-ness of business, it's easy to lose track and lose touch with the people who can help you.
I keep ... Views: 826
Your USP (Unique Selling Proposition)—whether for yourself or your business—is a critical part of your marketing success. How many times have you been at a business or social function when you were asked what you did? How did you answer? Were you able to articulate clearly in just a sentence or ... Views: 628
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be?
- Marianne ... Views: 1038
It is not uncommon for one to feel mentally blocked, void of ideas, motivation or insight. Sometimes the mind needs a little break and falls into a state of rest as the brain reprocesses the data it has accumulated. But should this down period last too long, it could be an indication of falling ... Views: 1566
There's no hiding the fact that the biggest gripe for many home business entrepreneurs is generating home business leads. The main reasons for this is an unfocused marketing strategy and inadequate lead generation training. Most home business owners try to become an expert in all marketing ... Views: 904
"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: 5858
I have to admit, being a mom to a teenage son has its challenges. I cannot for the life of me figure out how he can function in his room that is filled with technology and dirty socks. With the buzzes of texts, the bam bam of the XBox games, and the other random noises I hear from time to time, ... Views: 2231
There was a man who was very tired of working. He didn’t make much money and didn’t see any chance of making more in the near future. He didn’t like his current living situation, but couldn’t see any way to change it. He had minimal skills and ambition and didn’t think he could make it through ... Views: 2289
Negotiating skills can help you manage lots of different kinds of life situations, both at work and in your personal relationships. Here are a few examples of where these skills can help you build an even better life for yourself:
1. Many family situations require negotiating with others. ... Views: 1386
Much has been written on what it takes to win the game of life. A lifetime of experience says it’s not as complicated as most people make it. Here’s my list. Take what you want.
1. You can’t succeed alone. Every story of success is a story of people working together, each contributing their ... Views: 1563
A $2.4 Million Personality
According to an Associated Press story, the headline above is true.
It seems that Gwen Butler, a bartender in an upscale restaurant in Boston’s Beacon Hill section, made quite an impression on one of her patrons—a multimillion-dollar impression.
Gwen is a ... Views: 973
Advertisements for leads are everywhere on the web and they promise everything from wealth to automatic ways to grow your business. But can a lead system really deliver? Are they really worth the money?
Lead systems can be effective and can be used to grow your business. In fact, if you ... Views: 2162
Such a famous line made popular by the one and only Rolling Stones and so extremely true in some areas of our lives. Should we be searching for contentment and pleasure in our lives? You bet we should! Should we be finding fulfillment in our day-to-day happenings? Why in heavens name not?! ... Views: 912
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss.
Just like glue appearing to be very smooth until you touch it, communication can seem to be that way too, at least until you actually try to undue miscommunication ... Views: 2831
What are your dreams? We each have them, and they literally shape our thoughts and hopes. But, do you actually believe your dreams are possible? The unfortunate reality for most of us is that our dreams remain only as thoughts and wishes and never convert into actions. Ask yourself this ... Views: 1135
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Finding Inner Peace - by Candace Czarny CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Subtle Energy Expert
There are many things people commonly seek in this life. For some, the pursuit of money takes precedence over all else, while others simply want a life of contentment, with enough of the green stuff to live easily. The problem with the first desire is that it only fulfills part of the soul and ... Views: 1363
Have you ever had the desire to inspire? That feeling that you wanted other people to look to you and feel their hearts getting warmer and their decisions to make the most of their lives clearer?
We have probably all heard of people or met others who seem to elevate us by the way they ... Views: 2217
"Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it." -Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862)
This year I decided to get serious about my goals. Not that I wasn't serious about them in the past, but like some people I'd do what I could and hope for the best. This year I wanted it ... Views: 1869
I've been listening to the Abraham-Hicks's 'Money and the Law of Attraction' CDs. One of the significant threads of advice is 'start telling a new story'.
We create our lives from the stories we tell about past, future, and present events. The stories evoke emotion – a vibrational beacon – ... Views: 1202