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What is success?
Have you got any idea what success means, what it means to you specifically? Explore the idea of success for a moment and try to decide what it means to you. Does it mean?
1) Having power and fortune.
2) Fame and fortune.
3) Following your dreams and loving what you ... Views: 2350
Getting more done with less is an art,
It's a quality requiring much heart,
But I must confess
How I turned failure to success
Was to work hard at working smart.
I've heard two schools of thought when it comes to achieving maximum success in a minimum of time. The first school says to work ... Views: 2349
I've been thinking lately of how I could put together a list of success principles based on my travel achievements. I've lived a pretty adventurous, courageous and successful life travelling the globe. You don't do that unless you possess certain qualities and character traits. I wanted to put ... Views: 2349
The "7 Day Mental Challenge" is designed to help you practice two of the skills necessary for living a life filled with happiness and success; "awareness" and "controlling and directing your thinking."
Like a muscle, your mind needs constant exercise to grow and stay in shape. This challenge ... Views: 2346
The 4 Keys to goal attainment are: creating an inspired vision; developing a well-organized map; moving through actions steps while intrinsically motivated; and celebrating your success which sets up future success.
Create an inspired Vision. Your vision is an umbrella that covers your life. ... Views: 2345
“No drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power!” - P. J. O'Rourke
A couple of months ago I attended a presentation ... Views: 2343
One of my goals is to make dreamers of people. I want you to see the possibilities available and opportunities you can create. I want you to succeed in business and in your personal life. I want you to feel the exhilaration and rush of success.
Success means different things to different ... Views: 2340
Imagine this scenario... You spend years working hard to succeed. During these years, you have some success, mixed with lots of false starts. But you never really reach the level of success you dream of. And then something shifts. Everything begins to work, and your fame and fortune take ... Views: 2335
In these unpredictable times, it’s easy for us to yearn to know what is going to happen, to be more tied into to knowing what the outcome for most circumstances are. However, it maybe that one of the best strategies for getting what we want is to psychologically release our insistence that ... Views: 2334
I frequently work with people who want greater meaning in their lives. They want their lives to count. Sometimes they are bored; sometimes they feel trapped by their everyday life; sometimes they just want to find greater happiness or meaning.
This has lead me to think about the importance of ... Views: 2334
Discipline Or Indoctrination
Many of us associate the terms self discipline with images ranging from a grocery list to managing a giant construction project to memories of Mom and Dad trying to get us to conform to the norms of society. But what is self discipline really? And how does it ... Views: 2333
Workers within the food and catering business are exposed to a variety of dangers on a usual. Since they're needed to finish work at a quick pace, there are times when accidents happen. Different factors that contribute to accidents and injuries within the catering business embrace hot food and ... Views: 2327
If you're constantly struggling to make ends meet on your current income, it might be time to tighten the budget. Unfortunately, many people cringe at the idea of budgeting, believing it means living like a miser or going without the things you enjoy.
In reality, there are some simple and ... Views: 2325
There is a quote by the late Zig Ziglar that goes “remember that failure is an event, not a person”. How many times have you felt guilty over a failure that you may have experienced? I would like to encourage you with these online self help tips for overcoming failure. We are all human so we are ... Views: 2325
The Universal Laws are literally aspects of the Creative Force some call God. The 13 Universal Principles are a series of applications of the Laws to what we can understand as the Creative Process. We can begin to understand a great deal about ourselves and the Creative Process when we identify ... Views: 2324
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: 2321
The secret of success, as you saw in the previous articles in this series, is neither what you have, nor what you do. To use this secret and change your life you first need to authentically know what you are. Have you spend enough time contemplating the crucial question asked earlier: What Am ... Views: 2321
Part 1: The Problem
I have found in my 14+ years of coaching Real Estate Professionals, that the ones who are flourishing are the ones who have mastered the “Inner Game” of lead generation.
They feel confident about picking up the phone, they market themselves consistently, their pipeline ... Views: 2319
There are certain components every virtual assistant should have on their website to create an effective online presence. Here are the six things that, as a virtual assistant, your website should not be without:
1. Home Page
Your home page is the page most of your visitors will land on. It ... Views: 2318
You may have heard of people encouraging you to bounce back from defeat or hardships. Well, talk is cheap, and I do not know about you, but sometimes, I struggle with trying to be resilient. However, over the years, I have learnt that overcoming failure is possible. It is a challenge in itself, ... Views: 2318
If you’re not a baseball fan, you may not know his name. Here’s a primer: He’s the best pitcher in baseball. That’s not only my opinion; it’s the overwhelming opinion of his peers. Complete games – Halladay. Innings pitched – Halladay. Earned run average – Halladay. Average wins per season – ... Views: 2316
I have a habit of saying “yes” to adventures. Then I have to deal with what I got myself into…
Last week I said yes to being a “journalist” at a super-exclusive conference in Los Angeles, where I was invited to interview some of the most outrageously successful innovators on the planet–people ... Views: 2315
How flexible are you?
Do you know someone who sees only his way of doing things and no other way? Do you know that flexibility is one of the main keys to success?
There is a study that was done on mice to know how flexible they are and how they would behave, so the ones who are in charge ... Views: 2315
So you’re not more powerful than a locomotive? Who cares?
Just saw the superhero movie, Kick-Ass, and it raised an intriguing question: just because we’re not superhuman, can we lead superheroic lives? I believe the answer is yes, and I believe we can do it in five easy steps! (Okay, they’re ... Views: 2315
Although one may want to commit to a relationship, it doesn’t mean that they feel comfortable doing so. On one side they may have to have the need to be with someone and at the same time, it could be something they fear.
And while this could be something that only has an impact on their ... Views: 2312
Why Some Religions Are Dying While Others Are Thriving
By
Bill Cottringer
“Religion is to do right. It is to love, it is to serve, it is to think, it is to be humble.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson.
If you want to know a real secret worth knowing about success, look at the religions today ... Views: 2310
So the poop has hit the twirly thing and you're feeling kind of narked about life and all.
Who do you turn to for advice? Better question, who is worth turning to for advice?
If you've got a sage and sober wizened old soul in to ring up, then kudos to you. Maybe you've got a wise old dad ... Views: 2309
Think back to when you were about to make a major change in your life or take on a big project. Let’s say you’re getting re-married, uh-oh, now that can be a big change. How about changing careers, starting a new business or moving your family. Can you feel the fear and trepidation resurface, ... Views: 2308
A Consciousness Of Mind
When we talk about a well disciplined and managed mind, what are we really talking about? Do we mean the tightly controlled and narrowly confined mind of the person consumed by fear? Or are we talking about a mind under the direction of a strong will being applied by ... Views: 2305
What example have you set? What is your legacy? Will others who stand where you once stood be able to follow your path to success? The chronicle of you is more important than you could ever imagine. To give the gift of hope and inspiration to another is priceless. To empower another person ... Views: 2300
Before you ask the ways of success or what to do to be successful, you must judge your self confidence.
• Do you want success in any part of your life?
• Do you want to succeed in any of your plans?
• Do you want to succeed in your job?
• Do you want to be successful in your ... Views: 2298
You might not think the owner of a computer services firm would face the same day-to-day problems as someone who runs a childcare center. But in reality, no matter what type of company you own, certain universal challenges are almost guaranteed to crop up.
In my 17 years as a business coach, ... Views: 2297
Do you get caught up in the daily grind of working and working, and doing and doing, and carrying-out your responsibilities, obligations and the mile-long list of tasks you have written down, knowing sometimes that it is next to impossible to complete, however you have the expectation that you ... Views: 2296
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: 2296
One of the most daunting challenges facing any new author today is coming to terms with what it takes to get their book into the hands of readers. The problem is, despite all that has been said and written about the challenges associated with publishing and selling books, there remains a vast ... Views: 2294
We all want to be the person in the room who everyone gravitates to and who seems to perpetually captivate their audience. However, cultivating an image of charisma can seem like quite the challenge. If you want to improve your image, try these five habits of charismatic people on for ... Views: 2292
THIS TRUE STORY WILL CHANGE FOREVER the way you look at millionaires, the millionaire mind, making money and success!
Meet Andy, a low level manager at a super-market. During his free time, Andy is busy chasing some new business venture all the time. Every time you talk to him, he has ... Views: 2291
At a Greendrinks networking event I met a guy in the heating business. He asked me if I ever wondered why a certain temperature in the summer feels fine but in the winter feels chilly. He explained that the walls and objects are literally using us as a heat supply. We rarely think of our own ... Views: 2291
There are many different levels to our being and the key to deep happiness and success is to live from the level of your authentic self. This means that you use everyday occurrences in your life to become more and more connected and aligned with your authenticity. There are a number of different ... Views: 2291
Surprise: When You Are Slightly Off Keel You Are At Your Best!
By
Bill Cottringer
“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” ~ Oprah Winfrey.
I am sure I am not the first person to discover this powerful reality, but…You are poised to be at your best ... Views: 2290
A BURNING desire is one of the most important success factors; perhaps the first key to success. To have desire is one thing, but to have a burning desire is another thing entirely. All success stories begin with a burning desire. The extent to which you succeed in any endeavour is largely ... Views: 2288
Achieving the success we want is probably one of the most difficult challenges we’ll ever face in our lifetime. For most of us, success is often a moving target. Our current perception of our needs almost always sits center stage, giving direction to our internal focus. I say perception ... Views: 2285
I'm excellent with numbers, but reading long documents full of important details is another story -- my mind tends to wander before I absorb all the information. Instead of letting my business suffer, though, I built a relationship with someone on my team who truly loves reviewing contracts and ... Views: 2282
Why should we write down our goals and dreams on paper?
Here's 22 reasons why:
1. Thoughts get easily forgotten and lost in everyday life - We think lots of thoughts everyday; about 60 000 of them everyday!
2. By writing our goals down on paper, we are clarifying what is most important ... Views: 2282
If you are not being as successful in life as you would like then it is time to stop and analyse the situation so that you can overcome the barriers.
Step 1 is to identify the barrier. What is it that is stopping you from being successful? What is the problem? This is the diagnostic stage. ... Views: 2279
Let’s say you’re preparing to speak to your board of directors, present a budget for approval, launch a new initiative or rally the troops in the office. And let’s assume that each of these endeavors requires a persuasive conversation.
Like most business people, you approach this task as a ... Views: 2277
Are you a good learner? Life is about growing--physically, mentally, and spiritually--but in order to grow properly, one needs to be a good learner.
The Word of God provides us with valuable tips and principles that will help us be better learners in life. Here are some principles I've ... Views: 2264
While using Goal Trax recently someone asked the question “What do I do when I have my goal created, my steps listed, my motivation clearly defined and then I find myself ‘Stopped’ and not moving forward with my goal?”
This is a very common issues that many people face when they want to ... Views: 2262
Program your mind for success
Do you program your mind for success or failure? Which thoughts do you usually let in your mind, positive or negative?
Any frustration, depression, sadness, or lack of enthusiasm you might have is the result of your internal self-programming in the ... Views: 2261
Success is a journey not a destination. When you are building the successful life you desire it’s very "human" (i.e., "normal") to experience occasional moments of self doubt and feeling down.
When you recognize one of these low moments you can crank your SuccessEsteem™ back up to a power ... Views: 2260