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- Success: Are Some People An Overnight Success? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to say that they want to be successful, and if this isn’t the case, it can be a sign that they are already successful. What this shows is important success is to some people. For one person, success could mean having a fulfilling life, and for someone else, it ...
Views: 1479 - Composing Your To-Do List: Tackle the Bigger Challenges Earlier in the Day - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Jeff Davidsonby Jeff Davidson The research is in, and homo sapiens are definitely more adept at tackling big challenges earlier in the day than later. Peak energy and alertness for most people is at 8 a.m. This is not to say you can’t be effective handling large tasks later in the day, and sometimes ...
Views: 1478 - Power up with Patience and Persistence - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWEB WARS Robert the Bruce was fighting for the independence of Scotland against the English, but he lost a battle and was hiding in a cave. He was downtrodden and perhaps even contemplating that everything was hopeless. He was not alone in that cave. A spider was his companion and he watched ...
Views: 1477 - Expert Advice for Rookie Consultative Sales Professionals - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottGain a clear understanding of what has the ability to or what does make you vulnerable in your profession and then protect yourself against it. For example. an individual who is just getting started into real estate sales who has financial challenges (a short supply or exhausted reserve funds) ...
Views: 1476 - Thinking of buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Exit Plan? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Andrew RogersonA business should be a constant ball of energy moving in different directions as the economy changes, new tools and innovations come to the market, the stress and strain from competitors and the ever changing demands of customers. This is what gets an entrepreneur out of bed every morning; the ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - Your Inner World is Very Different. Part 4 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerBe Logical Our society teaches that it's right to be logical and, when dealing with the outside world, being logical is indeed very valuable. There's always at least one opposite, and logic deals very well with the opposite. You can change your life by investigating the possibilities and ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Go From Unknown to Powerhouse Influencer - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you’ve heard (and you know) the more visible you are, the better. Whether you are an author, speaker, coach, consultant or entrepreneur, the more visible you are to your “sweet spot” clients, the easier it is for them to make a decision to invest in your products and services. And ...
Views: 1475 - Entitlement Mentality: Can An Entitlement Mentality Cause Someone To Sabotage Their Success? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to people who are successful and those who are not, there are often a number of differences in how the behave. Some of these differences might stand out straight away, while others could take some time to appear. Clarity One thing that successful people often have in common ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - How NOT to Succeed With the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Bob CrawfordMany law of attraction fans are surprised to learn how easy it is NOT to succeed in life, to struggle and experience challenges. They act shocked when their desires don't instantly manifest. But when you learn a little about how this idea of attraction works, you will see clearly that it is just ...
Views: 1475(4 votes) - Let Your Uniqueness Shine - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all have unique skills and talents. 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 same skills, ...
Views: 1475 - 10 Tips to Make 2012 Productive, Profitable and Blessed - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageThis is the time of year many professionals set goals and resolutions for the coming year in hopes of making the coming year better than the year before. Unfortunately, most goals are forgotten within a short period of time. Often this is due to trying to do too much with too little. Here ...
Views: 1474 - Learn a Big Lesson From AIG - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Rand GolletzAbout 15 years ago, I got a call from a lead partner at one of the largest executive recruiting firms asking if I’d be interested in talking to Mr. Hank Greenburg about a senior level job at AIG. That company was the big dog in property and casualty insurance and was led by an iconic figure ...
Views: 1471(6 votes) - Lessons in Leadership, Resilience & Innovation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennAs an entrepreneur and business owner I see examples of innovation everywhere, I think it is part of the entrepreneurial DNA! We have to solve problems every day but luckily most of them are not life and death situations. The world had an amazing lesson in innovation last month with the 33 ...
Views: 1471 - Success and Self Respect - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanLife gives us so many opportunities to steer a direction or to plot a course. In many instances we choose to complicate this process by mindless compromising of our own Self-value. It’s not about who wins. Life is about our perception of being a winner. Even if you don’t come first you can ...
Views: 1471(2 votes) - 3 Mistakes in Defining Success - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhen it comes to defining 'success', there are three crucial mistakes you may be making, and it's keeping you from experiencing the abundant success you deserve. Mistake #1 - You're addicted to the adrenaline of 'achieving'. Striving for something and reaching it is satisfying. Like ...
Views: 1470(4 votes) - The Power of Thought Vibration - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoIn order to succeed with the Law of Attraction, you will eventually need to accept that your ticket to success is feeling good. Positive energy attracts positive energy. You need to understand the concept of thought vibration. If you are not where you want to be, you are not feeling good: ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #4 Think Big - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom." Merry Browne . What is the glass ceiling of your mind? What is the highest achievement that you can imagine for yourself? For some the measure is money related. They imagine themselves making six figures while others image seven. For ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - Creating A Successful Forum - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Michael WongGeneral Lets begin with “why do you want to create a forum?”. Lets do some research. 1. Will you dedicate enough time and effort to create a successful forum? 2. Are you entering a solid competition market? 3. Will you be able to convince members to join your forum and leave ...
Views: 1469 - Criticism - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dawn AngierCriticism There's an old adage that goes like this: to avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing. If you want to get ahead in the world, you'll have to do all three. So you should expect to be criticized. The key is to discern what is helpful criticism (most isn't) and what ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Keeping Your Word - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI think most people will agree that keeping your word is a good thing. I know that when someone tells me they are going to do something that will positively impact me in some way, I want them to follow through. Yet, the flip side of this value of integrity can take you into a tailspin. I’ve ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - The Power of Your Internal Voice - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI’ve written on a number of occasions about the importance of objectivity and fact-based decision-making. In managing your business, it’s critical that you make decisions based, as much as possible, on the evidence. Intuition certainly has its place in decision-making, but it has to be ...
Views: 1467 - Action! Action! We Want Action! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliOn a recent vacation to Italy I noticed I was just like many other tourists, moving from one place to the next, from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the train, from the train to a bus or car, from a bus or car to a sightseeing location. Most of us put a lot of time, thought and ...
Views: 1466 - Are You Just Trying To Wait And Hang On? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczDo you find yourself just trying to hang on and get through the recession? Perhaps you are waiting for things to turn around or something to happen (business partner make a decision, new clients to show up, reorganization at a job to work itself out) before you move forward? If so, you’re ...
Views: 1465(5 votes) - No Blame; No Victimhood; No Kidding - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Rand GolletzWhenever I discuss my perspective on this subject with others, it stimulates “but what about” questions. “But what about the holocaust?” “But what about Cambodia in the 70s?” You get the idea. My retort to those people is always the same; their reaction to my retort is always the same; the ...
Views: 1465 - Learn The Facts Of Life From A CEO / Comedian - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Mohamad LatiffLast week, I was invited by a friend to a seminar organised by a network marketing company in Singapore. I am not affiliated with the company in any way. What really attracted me to the seminar was the guest speaker of that afternoon. I will tell you more about her in a moment, but I must say ...
Views: 1464 - Risk, Reward & Resilience - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennI am a long time fan of late night television and wanted to get David Letterman as our graduation speaker (we had Tip O’Neill). I loved Johnny Carson and watched him religiously. His retirement was the end of an era, Jay Leno is fine but he is no Johnny Carson. I did love Wynton Marsalis and ...
Views: 1463 - Think Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from D. OstaroA meager existence in a limited environment does not have to be our destiny. We should find the purpose of living and change things for the better. In fact, there is abundant supply of anything we can conceive of. We must only know how to tap it. Of course, it can be learnt. We just have to ...
Views: 1463 - 3 Keys to Achieve Your Goals and Make Your Business Better Than Ever - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerThis year just has to be better than last year, right? But how do you start? You know you're destined to build your business and yet... you have doubts that you can make things happen. You aren't sure what needs to change. Or where to start. I know how that is. I hear it from my clients ...
Views: 1462 - Business Etiquette: What in the World Should I Do? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Joan CurtisLast week I taught a class on Business Etiquette. My class consisted of people ranging in ages from the mid 20’s to the early 50’s. I noticed a definite gap in how people identified “correct” behavior. The younger people seemed more relaxed with the rules. Webster’s defines etiquette as ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - If Only is a Very Common Thought - Does It Do any Good? Part 3 in the Inner Motivation series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAs you saw previously in this Inner Motivation series, everybody has both a negative and a positive side to their character. The Cherokee Indians say you have a black wolf strenuously promoting the negative, and your white wolf gently advocating the positive. Following the black wolf has arduous ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - Law of Attraction: Interpreting the Different Types of Signposts on the Road to Success - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Maria MeinersOne of the steps in using the Law of Attraction to manifest what we want is to look for clues, or signs that our thing is on its way. These clues (or signposts) act as guides, nudging us in the right direction. What you may not know is that there are different kinds of signposts, each with a ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - Three New Success Habits to Promote Succes - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Andrew HortonMeet Your Future, C.P.A and Performance Management System Inspiration is that fire in your belly that drives you to begin and to keep taking the necessary daily actions that will help you to realize all your dreams. Aligning your values with the success you desire and developing a success ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - 22 Daily Cups of Success Tips for Smart-Wise Entrepreneurs and Investors - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Shirley ConnollyThis article is not the regular kind of tippy tip content, but speaks of the most prominent matters with respect to the article subject. The first half of this ‘read’ talks about my own high-held opinions and entrepreneurial phenomenal practices which anyone can live up with and become great ...
Views: 1461 - Essential Lessons for Today From a 13th Century Friar - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke One of the greatest literary and science works of the ancient world, rarely studied today, was the Opus Majus. The amazingly futuristic content of the Opus Majus was virtually a modern tutorial, written in the 13th century, on an array of literary, scientific and philosophical ...
Views: 1461(4 votes) - How Self Doubt Sabotages Your Success - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from TJ PhilpottAlthough having self doubt is common for many this 'cancer' can easily keep you from becoming successful! Actually it is quite natural for doubt to take hold especially when you're faced with something unfamiliar to you! The fear of the unknown can be paralyzing for some and in many cases this ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - What Are Your Top Passions? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHow would you score the following questions on a scale 1-10? (1 – never at all ……… 10 – always the best it can be!) Find out: 1. I am excited about my life and inspired by my work and leisure activities. 2. Others comment on how happy I am and what a joy it is to be around me. 3. I know ...
Views: 1460 - You Hold the Key - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Charmaine HammondMy friend, and media coach, Shawne Duperon is an expert at helping people refine their message, manage their fear, and get more publicity. Shawne says “People do business with people they like. People buy from people they like. People talk about people and services they like. People post and tag ...
Views: 1460 - Freedom As A Measure of Success - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauThe pastor reminded us during Christmas service that the routine of waking up in the morning, sitting through meetings, fire fighting at work, reaching home too late to see the family awake, going to bed, and repeating the cycle, is NOT what life is about. If you are looking forward to ...
Views: 1459 - Attitudes that Don't Foster Success - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Karen KleinwortSuccess is attainable for those who seek it with both their thoughts and their actions. Unfortunately, people tend to give significantly more attention to their actions, not remembering that their thoughts and attitudes can dramatically impact their failure and success. Too often the negative ...
Views: 1458 - Monsters, Bees, & Dogs – How the Silly Fears Limit Our Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneFear is unnecessary worry. Fear is a lack of self-confidence. Fear is evidence of an inability to control one’s thoughts. Fear is often the underlying reason for failure. Fear limits one’s potential because the thought of fear results in inaction. Fear, ironically, is both necessary and a ...
Views: 1457 - The Vocabulary of the Kentucky Derby – Learn It and You Might Win Big - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarHorse racing in general, and the Kentucky Derby in particular, is chalk full of terms and phrases that will likely be unfamiliar to the uninitiated. Thankfully, you need not be an expert to enjoy the Kentucky Derby. Learning just a handful of important Kentucky Derby vocabulary words is really ...
Views: 1457 - Success Habit: A Personal Mission Statement - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from John SteelyThe power of mission statements for enterprises of all sizes has been shown again and again. Enterprises with strong mission statements have dramatically improved performance, increased value, and become industry leaders. The evidence for this is all around. Moving this powerful tool to the ...
Views: 1456 - Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Contracting Industries - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOThe changes being forced on to our economy via the recession and globalization are creating and destroying jobs. The job destruction aspect tends to dominate the headlines due to the fact that there are a many industries where it appears that the jobs that have left are not coming back any time ...
Views: 1455(3 votes) - Getting Along With People is EASY! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Wayne KehlThis is an excerpt from my book: “Getting Along With People Is Easy!” EIGHTH COMMANDMENT: DO NOT BE SELFISH • If you want to get along with people think about someone other than yourself. If you are not getting along with people it is probably largely to do with your own actions and the ...
Views: 1455 - How to Make the Worst Decision? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Nil CelenDo you know how to make the worst decision? If not, how can you avoid that? We do not try to make a wrong decision. We make it naturally. After a wrong decision, we are all alone with the words wandering in our mind. • What if… • If only… • I wish… Are you ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Let Go of Your Limitations - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2010 from Hannah Homer"The purpose of life is to be restored back to love, moment to moment. To fulfill this purpose, the individual must acknowledge that he is 100 percent responsible for creating his life the way it is. He must come to see that it is his thoughts that create his life the way it is moment to moment. ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - How to Thrive in Today's Economy-Lesson 1: The Most Adaptable to Change will Survive and Thrive - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceThe current global economic situation constantly bombards us via the media throughout our day. News of corporation meltdowns, job losses and stock market collapses dominate our conversations. Everything is shrinking, people are hurting and times look grim. When you've lost your job or your ...
Views: 1454(4 votes) - "Lucky" Thirteen Dynamic "God-given" Principles for Successful Living - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Lucky" Thirteen Dynamic "God-given" Principles for Successful Living Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Success skills, success, success principles, Skip Ross, personal growth, self help, inspiration, inspirational books,, motivation, empowerment, mind, mind power, ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Goal Setting, How To Line Up Your Life With Your Goal - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Alan CurrensHave Wealth? Learn to Relax? Achieve every goal you set! In Goal Setting books and programs there’s an underlying thread of advice that seems present in most teachings and that is the concept of being “congruent” with your goal. I want to discuss this today because I think it’s so much more ...
Views: 1453 - If You Love Troubles, You May Become The Best - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Farhi RazaliDo you like looking for trouble? What kind of person are you? Normally, there are 3 types of person when it comes to trouble. 1. Those who solve problems 2. Those who look for troubles 3. Those who run away from trouble (neither they look for troubles nor they solve ones) We have no need ...
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