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- 12 Ways to Get People to Want to Do Business With You - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Mariano JaucoI like to think of myself as an amiable guy, but I wouldn’t claim to be charismatic. Charismatic is an adjective I would apply to someone like Jay Leno or Tony Robbins. Bill Clinton is supposed to be very charismatic. I know die-hard conservatives who changed their views about him after speaking ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Accountable Equals Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Joel MilneHow much of your life do you hold yourself accountable for? Consider your level of responsibility for the results in your life, on a percentage basis. Is the answer 25%? 50%? 75%? Now ask yourself this, why not a 100%? If your not in charge, responsible, held accountable for each and every ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Board Member Job Descriptions – Which Roles and Responsibilities Should You Include? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon MikrutPrior to developing a job description for board members, take time to determine what you expect from them. Which roles should they adopt and which tasks, projects, and activities do you want them to be responsible for? In addition, consult your by-laws as they will list board member roles and ...
Views: 1549(4 votes) - Four Stages of Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Charles RemingtonOver the last two decades when I first meet a potential new client, the most common question posed to me is, “can you help me to lose weight”? My response puts the ball back in their court… I can help you to solve your weight problem, if you are willing to complete four stages of behavior ...
Views: 1549 - How do you Know What Does Work? Part 3 in the Do What Works series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo What Works, and Don't Do what Doesn't Work is easily comprehended and provides enormous guidance. But it doesn't tell you what to do, that's where you come in. You need to make that decision. Your job is to ascertain what works, and what doesn't work for you. Which means the secret of ...
Views: 1549(2 votes) - Success Tip for the Day -" Notice What You Are Doing Right Today and Be Present." - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Patricia ClappSo much of our day is spent thinking about what we want to do, be or have. When was the last time you actually thought about what was going right and how well you were doing something? Maybe it's time you start.. Today I woke up exhausted. I have been going, going, going, with work for months ...
Views: 1549(11 votes) - *** Goal Setting Can Limit Our Flexibility and Learning - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jim Clemmer"People seldom hit what they do not aim at." — Henry David Thoreau, 19th century American naturalist, poet, and essayist Goals are precise and measurable objectives with exact time frames and targets. Goals are short-term steps toward our long-term vision. Goals are specific points along our ...
Views: 1548(11 votes) - Be Remarkably Different - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comOur unique skills and talents make us irresistible. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the ...
Views: 1548 - Practice Being Consistent - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carolyn Townes“A consistent soul believes in destiny, a capricious one in chance.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli “In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” ~ Anthony ...
Views: 1548 - Success: Why Do Some People Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhilst growth and progress are what many human beings seek, it doesn’t mean that this is what always takes place for them. There are some things that one might be able to achieve without too much trouble and others things that can always seem to remain out of their grasp. And while this ...
Views: 1548 - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Focus on Progress to Prevent Perfection Paralysis - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Young KimGuess what the following people have in common? I have a friend who wanted to be a screenwriter at one point, but he never wrote a single line. He's excuse was that he couldn't think of a script that was guaranteed to sell. I have a photography client who hasn't touched her camera in over a ...
Views: 1547(3 votes) - DO OR DIE - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from William CottringerDO OR DIE By Bill Cottringer “Conflicts give rise to villains, heroes, victims and bystanders. Which are you willing to be, in doing or dying for? ~The Author. We are all chasing after things we think we want because of how they make us feel—happiness, success, peace of mind, ...
Views: 1546 - Do you Believe you Deserve to be Successful? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Andrew HortonYou will only ever achieve the level of success you believe you deserve and that you believe you have the skill and ability to achieve. The reason for this is that your beliefs are what ultimately drive your behaviour and the actions you take or fail to take each day. What you believe to be true ...
Views: 1546 - Is being on time necessary - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Dia ThabetAre you usually late or on time? Is being on time important? Do you know why you should be on time? Whether you have a meeting, telephone conference, family visit, lunch, dinner or invitation, it is important that you be on time. What unites many successful people is their time management ...
Views: 1546 - 25 Simple Steps to Make your Life Easier...and Get More Done in a Day ( (from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 25 Simple Steps to Make your Life Easier...and Get More Done in a Day ( (from ''Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness'') Author: Craig Lock (Eagle Productions Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Time Management, Goalsetting, Success, Success Principles, ...
Views: 1545(3 votes) - Breaking Traditional Barriers to Hit a Home Run - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Young KimOld beliefs, personal prejudice and dogmatic traditions can often get in the way of progress our personal lives, in business, and even in the creative arts. Since today is Hank Aaron’s birthday (February 5, 1934), it only seems appropriate to take a look at baseball history to understand the ...
Views: 1544(5 votes) - The Most Destructive Phrase In The English Language - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Amanda GoldstonThe most destructive phrase in the English Language! It is one of the quickest dream-killing phrases in the English language. It is a phrase that has been so ingrained in many of us since childhood that it is trots out of our mouth almost automatically. It is one of the quickest ways known to ...
Views: 1544(3 votes) - Surviving the Holidays 101 - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Kyre AdeptDo you look forward to the holidays – making, buying and wrapping presents, cooking a great dinner, having all your friends and family round? Or does the approach of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas make your heart sink, your bank account faint, and your stomach feel like lead? If you ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Top Myths About Personal Branding – It’s Not What You Think - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Brenda BenceWhen you hear the words personal branding, do you think, "That's for people who are into how they dress," or "That's for people who are into self-promotion?" Unfortunately, those are just two of the myths that people often believe about personal branding. As a result of these myths, the ...
Views: 1543(5 votes) - 10 Keys to Saying Yes to the Right Projects - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Carrie GreeneThis is a special request article. A client of mine told me that a colleague reached out to him to do a “quick” project. He priced it on the low end, since it was for a friend and it seemed pretty straightforward. She said yes and he set his team off to work. The result…”She’s been a ...
Views: 1542 - 3 Barriers to Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Choose your thoughts carefully; they are the builders of your life." ~ Anonymous How many times have you set out with a fabulous plan for success and within a short period of time found yourself mentally kicked to the curb wondering why? You are not alone. Many people find it tough to ...
Views: 1542 - Appreciating Failure - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Mike RobbinsFailure! Just the word “failure” can send shivers up and down our spine. If you’re like me and many of my clients, you’re probably not a big fan of failing. However, if you think about some of your biggest failures in life, haven’t they taught you a great deal and been extremely valuable to ...
Views: 1542 - How to use the 1000 steps technique in goal setting? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenGoal setting is also possible with the rule of a 1000 steps. Reaching your goals is not hard, if you are trying to do it step by step. Let us say you have a big dream and a want of a new, outstanding innovation in your field of occupation or work. You watch out for the one and only innovation. ...
Views: 1542 - It’s Not My Time… It’s Your Reputation - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Carrie GreeneHonestly my first thought was "How rude of these people to waste my time." This past month I’ve been to four business-building events. I was a speaker at three of them. I booked over seventy-five "follow-up appointments". I had team members block the time on my calendar and send the other ...
Views: 1542 - How to Thrive in Today's Economy Lesson 3: Chase Your Fears - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceSo far we have learned through Yossi's jungle experience that change is the nature of life and adaptation to change is the essence of survival. We have also learned that there is unlimited abundance for all on our planet and the best way to share in that is by cooperating and creating your own ...
Views: 1541(6 votes) - Road To Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Paul Finck“The road to success is not a smooth way; but it is a rugged path, filled with obstacles which can only be surmounted by patient toil.” – Ellen G. White Some people believe that success has a step by step procedure you may follow for you to be able to succeed. Real success is not ...
Views: 1541 - Financial independence, and the mindset to make it happen - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from R.C. ThorntonBefore I hop into this article, I think I should clarify something: What does financial independence mean to you? In a sense, it's sort of a "buzz word" that bankers and financial planners endeavoring to earn commissions off of your investments throw around, as if working with them is your ...
Views: 1540 - Surround Yourself With Successful People - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimSeth works at a camera shop. Seth isn't a photographer. Seth actually majored in graphic design. He had difficulty finding work as a freelance designer, and couldn't find any work in the corporate world either. So he took jobs in retail and eventually ended up at the camera shop. Seth's ...
Views: 1540(3 votes) - Top 10 Tips for building a mindset of success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyRichard 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: 1540(2 votes) - Your Greatest obstacle to Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Osric V. BaughamWhen we think about obstacles in the way of achieving goals, what do you think is our greatest obstacle? Is it motivation? Determination? Lack of knowledge? Lack of resources? Lack of confidence? Lack of commitment? I could continue but I believe it's time. It's not people because regardless ...
Views: 1540 - 3 Wealth Building Strategies Of The Rich Exposed - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Augustine MwanjeIsn't it interesting that so many people hear about wealth building strategies of the rich, but so few people ever seem to get around to implementing them? In this article we are going to look at 3 wealth building strategies of the rich. Before we get started, if you are not yet rich, you need ...
Views: 1538 - Once They're Willing to Listen, They're only Informed About It. Part 2 of the 5 Steps to Mastery - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou've seen that the first step to mastery is to be willing to listen to the information. Without taking advantage of other people's expertise, you would have to rediscover their insights for yourself. Education is one of the secrets of success, it can be seen as the process of listening and ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Feeling Olympic Insignificance? Success Tips for the Rest of Us - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Stephan WiednerIt’s easy to watch world-class performers, like those who participated in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, with wonder. How did they get to be so good? They were born with natural talent, or they worked long hours to be the best. Maybe it’s a little of both. The point is that what you believe ...
Views: 1537 - Time-proven Easy Strategies to Improve Your Mood. Part 4 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhat gives you joy? How do you take your attention away from feeling unhappy? What do you enjoy doing? Which activities give you a rush, or maybe even just get you to smile inside? When you have an urgent need to get out of a bad mood, how do you stop your self sabotage? Anything which works ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - 5 Personal Success Strategy Pitfalls You'd Want To Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Daniel HerznerTrue story: the other day I was visiting a friend and I overheard her say to her son, "one day, when we're rich, we're going to..." When I heard her say this I had to bite my tongue. I bit my tongue not because I fault her for wanting more out of life but because she is doing nothing to actually ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Top 3 Leadership Mistakes That Screw Your Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Zoe RouthWhen my client asked me what I see as mistakes that people make in leadership roles, one example jumped to the fore - 'Sally'. Observing Sally is like watching a train smash in slow motion. She demonstrates the first two top leadership mistakes. The remaining one comes from examples closer to ...
Views: 1536 - ***Seven little keys to success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerUnless you’ve had your head in the sand lately, I’m sure you’ve notice the people everywhere are shaken by uncertainty. Another definition for uncertainty is lack of trust. What is trust? The two parts to trust are: 1. an emotion or feeling of confidence or sureness that is not rooted ...
Views: 1535(3 votes) - The Line - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.The lines that we bare are so unmistakable. We have this code that we sell ourselves from the time we are able to understand what exactly we want out of life, and who we want to become. I will do this, but I won’t do that. We set up our expectations of others along the way. Some will live up ...
Views: 1535 - The Surprising Secret of King Arthur’s Success - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2015 from Larry FreeborgKing Arthur is a name synonymous with leadership, lion heartedness and action. His legacy is lasting and inspiring, and his Sounding Board – the Knights of the Round Table – is legendary. “This is the oath of a Knight of King Arthur’s Round Table and should be for all of us to take to heart. ...
Views: 1535 - You Are Always in the Right Place - Trust the Process - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMy wife Deborah and I just returned from a month long trip to London and Germany. For the first 18 days we worked: a Story Theater Retreat in London, 2 Retreats in Munich, a keynote at the German Speakers Association annual conference and finally, a speech at a human resources convention in ...
Views: 1535 - 10 Tips To Get Out of Overwhelm & Activate Your Divine Feminine - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michele McGrewOne of the biggest concerns I hear from my spiritual business owners is that they're just stretched too thin. Trying to juggle business, family and your personal and spiritual needs can be a challenge, especially if you're trying to play the role of Super Woman. Yes ladies, we can HAVE ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - This Is Unacceptable - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Lisa ChristiansenBy Lisa Christiansen Mastery in one’s career and self growth simply requires that we consistently and constantly produce results beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary by producing outstanding results. Mastery is attained by consistently stepping outside of our comfort zone, going beyond ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - Why Are Successful Entrepreneurs So Darn Lucky? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhat is your definition of the word “luck”? Not the Webster’s Dictionary definition, your definition. Is it being in the right place at the right time? Picking the right dealer in a casino? Turning up at a party where you meet your current wife (could be good or bad luck)? Entrepreneurs seem ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - Creative Intelligence - Exploring Your Own Creative Genius - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Mark FooInside each person, there exists untapped potential for creativity. Creativity does not just refer to skills like being able to paint, write eloquently, or make beautiful music; creativity merely refers to unique thinking. For example, if you are using different and new ways of finding a ...
Views: 1532(5 votes) - Life Skills: Find Your Passion - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckWhen work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible. ~ Author Unknown Passion is defined as “powerful emotion” and “boundless enthusiasm”. When you bring emotion and enthusiasm to your lifework, negatives don’t matter. ...
Views: 1532 - Persistence Pays Off For Driven Product Marketers and Inventors of WD-40 - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Geoff FickePersistence Pays Off For Driven Product Marketers and Inventors of WD-40 Along with duct tape, probably the most common product handymen keep in the garage for tackling household chores and repairs is the ubiquitous lubricant spray WD-40. I am a mechanical klutz. But when something needs ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Practice: Does Practice Make Perfect? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperHuman beings are often born with a certain ability or a number of abilities and these will vary from person to person. Other people may enable one to realise what they are good at or one may have to get in touch or ‘find’ what they are good at themselves. Once one realises what they are it ...
Views: 1531 - Take Responsibility for Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Amy ShermanHow much time do you spend complaining that things are not going well? Are you unhappy with your outcomes? Maybe it's time to take responsibility for what is working and what is not. Basically, if you realize that your thoughts, feelings and actions put you where you are today, then your ...
Views: 1531 - Want to Succeed? Then take the 7 Steps to Greater Authenticity! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Richard LiottaSometimes goals and resolutions are empty and disembodied from our spirit and soul. No wonder they fail! Often they are not authentic; they are not true to who we are. If a goal is not something you fundamentally want, if it is not a decision made by your authentic self, you will be fighting ...
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