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I participated in a "painting party" with seventy business owners. Painting has never been my thing. I don’t see myself as artistic. And creating an image by drawing, painting, sketching or anything else like that makes me uncomfortable.
There were rows of tables and easels. Each seat had ... Views: 882
You’ve likely heard the saying, “Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.” But if you did take it for an answer in the past, it’s possible you never saw your idea or plan through to a successful completion.
No matter where you travel in life or what you accomplish, there are always roadblocks and ... Views: 1633
One of the sure ways to ensure success in life is to achieve your goals to live your dream. Measuring ones’ success comes from a personal perspective. Some people measure life success by their financial status. Some people measure life success by having a healthy, peaceful family. Some people ... Views: 1042
Or the 80/20 rule, and who you REALLY have to focus on to succeed…
All the sales letters out there paint the “rosy” picture of the Internet marketing lifestyle, don’t they?
I am sure that most everyone that reads this article has at one point or another “fallen” for the carefully crafted ... Views: 1393
Correctly diagnosing your car’s automotive repair issue is the cornerstone for troubleshooting problems with your vehicle. When your car doesn’t start right up for you, there can be a number of possibilities as to what is actually causing the problem. During an automotive service, a problem ... Views: 676
When your life seems out of control and you've got endless demands tugging at you from all directions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, fatigued - and just plain stressed!
Believe it or not, balancing your life does not require massive changes. You don't have to quit your job, abandon your ... Views: 1157
Are you merely paying lip service to your vision or you are sold out 101%? A marriage of convenience sometimes occurs where one party or both parties are seeking to get a quick solution to an issue. Be it citizenship issues or merely passing time. Sometimes we are found reneging on our own ... Views: 1086
What are you holding onto that is not serving your real purpose? What relationships do you continue to nurture that are detrimental to your mental health and fitness? What mindset do you continue to feed into that prevents you from truly be the person you are designed to be?
Many times, the ... Views: 2001
During my career in sport, I discovered that the difference between success and failure and being a winner or loser can be very fine in deed.
There are many variables to consider when aspiring to achieve any goals you set your mind on. A little luck obviously plays a part as does some ... Views: 1181
In your life, you can unlock many beneficial perspectives and pieces of knowledge from knowing your archetypes. That is, the archetypes that best fit you and fit in with your life. You have certain archetypes in your psyche that are harmonized with who you are. However, you must first understand ... Views: 6387
Can Men Think for Themselves?
I am an independent person, I can look after myself.
Can I? Really!
Well I thought I could.
Six moths ago I split with my partner of sixteen years. Although the outcome was traumatic but inevitable, the aftermath has been amicable; my ex-partner is my new best ... Views: 2329
Changing Your Thinking and Start Thinking Big
In numerous ways, big thinking is all about changing the method how you are thinking and words used. Frequently, you require to look deep inside yourself in order to see deeply established patterns of habits that you might not have actually formerly ... Views: 1625
Are you going through some changes in your life? I am sure you are, even if the changes are small. If you are not experiencing change, there is something wrong.
"If you're in a bad situation, don't worry it'll change. If you're in a good situation, don't worry it'll change." - John A. Simone, ... Views: 881
There is a saying in life, I do not know who wrote it, and I do can search it online but that will drain away the fun of anonymity. It starts like this ‘No one can discriminate your character unless you want it to be discriminated’.
Character assassination is a concept that most of us go ... Views: 10402
Success online may be eluding you or perhaps you're unintentionally making it 'unattainable' and for some very common reasons! You see we all tend to gravitate towards doing anything the easiest way possible and there's little wrong with that! In fact it's ingrained in all of us to work smarter ... Views: 687
Getting facilitated and appreciated is something that everyone longs for and if it comes with a trophy, it’s like icing on the cake. It makes one feel so grand and special. Trophies & medals are something which fills you with immense pride and honor and is your morale booster when you are low ... Views: 1644
Who Are You?
It’s a deep seeded question that requires some real in depth self assessment. Only YOU can define who you are and you can change at any time!
For this article, we’re going to focus on your associations with other people. By associations we mean who you spend the majority of ... Views: 2852
““He (or she) who fails to plan, plans to fail.” ~ Winston Churchill
Do you know what you want for 2011?
It sounds like a simple enough question but, do you REALLY know? Or, are you going about life on autopilot and not really thinking about what you want out of life?
When I lecture at ... Views: 1128
“You screwed up, Dude!”
“You shouldn’t have done that”
Do these words sound familiar?
These words are spoken, normally, after we messed up something, somewhere, somehow, and always according to someone else.
These are words most of us fear for one or other reason. Maybe it’s not ... Views: 785
Life as a solopreneur…in many ways the work is the easy part. You know what you’re supposed to be doing. You say that you’re working and your community understands why you’re not available. In fact there’s a certain level of “I’m doing the right thing” when you head to work.
However…one ... Views: 1534
The value and benefit of emotional detachment must not be understated.
We all need to feel valued, important, a sense of recognition... THIS IS ME!
'Me' is important, however allowing the emotional 'Me' to determine your sense of wellness and positive self-image in place of just being, ... Views: 1863
In order to achieve success it is almost always inevitable that mistakes will be made and setbacks encountered along the way! For those who may fear failure, get over it and realize these setbacks are as much a part of achieving success as the euphoric feelings you experience upon your ... Views: 1629
Management is all but a Brain Game... The companies expect nothing but smart working people who are intelligent enough to give innovative ideas which are practically possible to execute.
When any company hires MBA's, they expect someone who is suave, a smart thinker, a good communicator, an ... Views: 620
In all types of online marketing like MLM, network marketing, affiliate marketing and so on, most people quit without success. They may have spent thousands or at least hundreds of dollars, countless hours and still they did not survive. And the number one reason is that they suffered from lack ... Views: 991
Living our purpose is the key to fulfillment. Creating both an inner and outer positive impact through living our life purpose will take you beyond what you might have seen as possible. When stepping into your purpose this way, you experience a depth of meaning and harmony. You become less ... Views: 1063
The best advice I could ever give a person would be to FOLLOW YOUR HEART! That's right! Follow your heart (heart's desire) by any means necessary. It's the cure for a boring, menial, routine, mediocre, and unsatisfactory life.
I truly believe that heart disease is the number one killer of ... Views: 1835
Often we stand in our own way of achieving and receiving what we most want. This happens when we believe that what we most want is only available in a bundled up fashion with something we don’t want at all. So we take one step in the direction of our dream and then we get scared because we feel ... Views: 973
1. Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present.
2. When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body not usually discovered.
3. Show nothing to your friend that may affright him.
4. In the presence of others, sing not to ... Views: 2518
Dale Carnegie was a best-selling author, prominent lecturer, and sought-after counselor. He's the author of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," one of the bestselling books of all time. He also authored the bestseller "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" and created the world-famous ... Views: 4355
You want what you want, which you get by using the three tools of creation: Thought, Word and Deed (action). The more power in each one, the more it helps you achieve your goals. The more you desire, the more you need your Word to contribute to its achievement.
So increase the power of your ... Views: 1457
God’s gift to you today by Arnold Groenewald
Imagine for a moment that you go to the ATM and discover that someone has deposited $86 400, or Rand or Euro, or whatever currency you are working with, into your personal bank account. Now I have your undivided attention! What a great thought. ... Views: 1068
I was sitting in my son’s high school psychology classroom on back to school night. I was listening to the teacher talk about what the kids would be learning. He asked if there were any questions. One of the parents asked, “What’s with the map?” I looked at the wall and realized the map was ... Views: 1111
It is very important that one has a healthy self image. In this world, people take you according to your estimation of yourself, so if you happen to have a proper self image of oneself, people will look up it you. On the other hand if you happen to have a condescending view of yourself, people ... Views: 1873
Some people call it being careful and well calculated, yet hesitation can become more of a vice than a virtue. Being indecisive is a major setback to goals and achievements. “To be or not to be” can steal the moment from a person. Some opportunities come once in a lifetime, and when they are ... Views: 1474
"Have an idea for the open house at your downtown property."
"Great. But I’ll be out of town on business. Can you handle?"
"OK. Will call your assistant to help me. Need keys and voucher."
"Perfect. Call me later with details. I trust you!"
(Txtversation between two professionals familiar ... Views: 1092
A man I know had an accident one autumn as he was working in the woods. The leaves had fallen to the ground and the rain had fallen on the leaves. Wet leaves are very slippery, and this man knew that, but on a slope he lost control, fell and broke his right leg.
He was lucky to have ... Views: 1329
Fear can be a very debilitating emotion. We use it instinctively to keep us from perceived dangers but sometimes exaggerate the feeling and attribute it to situations in which fear should not be an issue. When fear becomes overwhelming it can negatively affect our emotional state, our physical ... Views: 7637
Although 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: 1354
You're successful, you've worked long and hard to achieve your dreams. Money is no object, there's now more than enough to purchase more or less anything you want.
You and your partner are enjoying a romantic dinner one evening and she suggests you should now build your dream house. She ... Views: 1433
Breaking bad habits is simple but not easy. Just do what works! But you need to avoid the common mistake that gets most people doing what doesn't work to break a habit instead. Explore the difference as you find out why I kept stopping smoking, and see how to increase your personal power and ... Views: 2127
How to change yourself for the better?
How do you improve and change yourself for the better? Do you to grow and evolve as a human being?
Each and everyone of us wants to change our life for the better and change our behaviors. You should know that true change comes from within. Your ... Views: 3415
Do you think that business success is truly a choice?
I believe that it is.
Anyone who has ever started a business knows there is work involved. It takes a clear vision, strategic planning, marketing and more to be successful.
The two traits of successful businesses that I see most ... Views: 1030
Okay, now you have this fantastic idea of of setting up your own home based business, and you have even commenced setting it up, and now what? It is very significant to set your home based business goals which are realistic and focused. In setting those home based business goals, it could keep ... Views: 621
Do you want to know how to make a vision board that works? One that actually helps you manifest your dreams and goals faster? I get a lot of questions about vision boards, here are a few answers that will help you.
Question: How do I decide what I should put on my dream board to represent my ... Views: 4150
Do you dread the thought of being put on the spot without notice? Have you ever experienced being tongue tied or at a total loss for words in unexpected situations? Have you ever thought of all the things you could have or would have said after an opportunity passed or felt that what you did say ... Views: 1492
For all that has been written and said about goal setting, I have met very few people who are sure of what their goals are. And, with the proliferation of self improvement books and personal development websites, you could be forgiven for thinking that, with so many people wanting to change ... Views: 1485
Success has different meanings to different people. Whether you strive for success in your career, family or personal life, you must exercise discipline and delayed gratification to accomplish your goals.
To be successful in any area of your life, you have to set goals, and work hard to ... Views: 2074
Any 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: 5120
Learning how to work online successfully will involve both strategic thinking and a firm commitment on your part. Marketing an online business calls for the willingness to invest the effort along with the ability to maintain your focus. Having a strong desire to reach your goals is all you ... Views: 599
Learning how to work online successfully will involve both strategic thinking and a firm commitment on your part. Marketing an online business calls for the willingness to invest the effort along with the ability to maintain your focus. Having a strong desire to reach your goals is all you ... Views: 599