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- The Foundation of Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe most important quality of leadership, the one quality for which you want to be known, is extraordinary performance, with the goal of achieving extraordinary results. These results then serve as an inspiration to others to perform at equally exceptional levels. People ascribe leadership to ...
Views: 603 - Three Skills to Improve Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVOne key to becoming a great conversationalist is to pause before replying. A short pause, of three to five seconds, is a very classy thing to do in a conversation. When you pause, you accomplish three goals simultaneously. The Benefits of Pausing First, you avoid running the risk of ...
Views: 1264(2 votes) - The Law of Accumulation - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe Law of Accumulation: how your financial fortune accumulates slowly over time and then becomes enormous, like a snowball. The Law of Accumulation: Every great financial achievement is an accumulation of hundreds of small efforts and sacrifices that no one ever sees or appreciates. Develop ...
Views: 730 - Moving Upward and Onward - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVDon’t Sell Yourself Short It’s not what you have but what you do with what you have that will determine your success or failure. Abraham Maslow, the great psychologist said that the story of the human race is the story of people selling themselves short. He said people have a tendency to settle ...
Views: 664 - Two Principles for Financial Success - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThere are two great principles for achieving financial success. The first Principle is what we call the law of attraction. The law of attraction says that you are a living magnet. It says that your thoughts create a force field of energy that radiates out from you and attracts back into your ...
Views: 414 - How Procrastination Damages the Psyche - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Paul KeeneProcrastination is a problem for people with or without ADHD. The damage doesn't stop with the repercussions of not following through. It is more than failing grades on a report card, loss of promotion, missed opportunities, or getting dismissed from a job. Although the consequences are ...
Views: 3853 - Develop A Clear Vision - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe one quality that all leaders have in common is that they have a clear and exciting vision for the future. This is something that only the leader can do. Only the leader can think about the future and plan for the future each day. Take the Time to Think Excellent leaders take the time to ...
Views: 516 - Test Marketing Your Product or Service - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVSix Ways To Get Fast Feedback How do you test market a product or service? How do you find out if people are actually going to buy it? First, make or get a prototype. Create or get a sample. If it’s being manu factured somewhere else, get a sample of it. If you’re going to manufacture it your ...
Views: 462 - Emotional Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Paul Anderson“All we have to fear is fear itself.” We’ve heard President F.D. Roosevelt’s quote so often, it risks being trite. But I think this was an example of his effort to provide the nation with emotional leadership in a dour time. All we really have to fear is blind refusal to understand how ...
Views: 2515(3 votes) - What Are You Worth? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVInvest in yourself to achieve the best. In the world of work, some people earn a little and some people earn a lot. What is the difference? This question has been studied for more than 100 years, and now we know the answers. People who earn a lot—the top 20% in any field—make a greater ...
Views: 431 - The Awakening of Psychic Abilities - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Rick GronczewskiPeople who are just beginning to develop their psychic abilities often wonder how they will be able to “tell” when things are working. If this describes you, and you’d like to understand the phases of psychic development, then read on. The first, and most important, thing to note is that ...
Views: 1082(2 votes) - Napoleon’s Key to Victory - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe only real measure of business leadership is results. This requires the ability to act boldly with no guarantees of success. The greatest obstacle to overcome is fear of the unknown. The Key to Confidence Most fear however, is rooted in ignorance. The more knowledge or skill you have in any ...
Views: 590 - Your Success is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Dawn Angier“An investment in yourself will pay dividends for the rest of your life. It won’t depreciate, it will appreciate. It will never be devalued or stolen. Clearly, your inner portfolio is the best investment you can make.” We spend a good deal of time and money on the outside of our bodies. We pay ...
Views: 672(3 votes) - The Law of Clarity - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVClarity accounts for probably 80% of success and happiness. Lack of clarity is probably more responsible for frustration and underachievement than any other single factor. That’s why we say that "Success is goals, and all else is commentary." People with clear, written goals, accomplish far ...
Views: 458 - The Key to Charisma - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThere is a close association between personal charisma and success in life. Probably 85 percent of your success and happiness will come from your relationships and interactions with others. The more positively others respond to you, the easier it will be for you to get the things you want. The ...
Views: 578 - SUCCESSFUL REALITY REPAIR OF TWO COMMON MENTAL MISTAKES - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from William CottringerSUCCESSFUL REALITY REPAIR OF TWO COMMON MENTAL MISTAKES By Bill Cottringer “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ~Philip K. Dick What life is all about is fixing realities that we don’t like and creating new and better ones we want. We do this because ...
Views: 806 - The Toughest Job - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThere Are No Buffers Selling is one of the toughest jobs in the world. There are no buffers between you and the reality of daily difficulties, delays and disappointments. You often ride an emotional roller-coaster, up and down, that never seems to stop. You are all alone. You Must Motivate ...
Views: 457 - Organized Living Perfectionism - A New Disorder of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyOrganized living perfectionism is starting to become epidemic. There are stores that sell nothing but organizing products so you can have a lot of containers to sort and store your stuff in. There are books on how to declutter and achieve clutter control so you can have a better life and ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Your Ideal Self and Life - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVYour self-concept is made up of three parts, each of which affects each of the others. Understanding these three parts enables you to put your hands on the keyboard of your own mental computer. When you learn to take charge of the development of a new and positive self-concept of selling, you ...
Views: 634 - First Aid for Life - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Alan John ThompsonThese techniques, like medical first aid, are only a first steps guide that offers an outline; the intent is to provide a practical beginners guide to moving towards success in life. This is a first aid trained engineer’s “how to” in the basic foundations from which you can build a ...
Views: 549 - Develop A Prosperity Consciousness - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe starting point of all riches is the development of a prosperity consciousness. You must become a financial success in your thinking long before you achieve it in your reality. Both poverty and riches are the result of a state of mind, and the most important single step you ever take on the ...
Views: 495 - Three Powerful Principles for Success - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVBe Clear About Your Goals There are many similarities between business and war. In both cases, the victor is the one who uses superior strategy against his or her competition. There are three principles of military strategy you can apply to your work every single day. The first idea from the ...
Views: 469 - Make a Saleable Product Thru Ebook Writing Guidelines - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt is oftentimes advised to aspiring affiliates to come up with their own unique products to sell online instead of just re-selling other affiliates’ products. However, most affiliates would always enroll in affiliate programs and begin their internet marketing career by selling other people’s ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - Focus On Key Result Areas - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe Key Question for You to Ask. Why are you on the payroll? This is one of the most important questions you ever ask and answer, over and over again, throughout your career. As it happens, most people are not sure exactly why they are on the payroll. But if you are not crystal clear about why ...
Views: 1547 - Empowering Others - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVGet the Cooperation of Others Empowering people is the key to building a high-performance team. Once you empower people by learning how to motivate and inspire them, they will want to work with you to help you achieve your goals in everything you do. Your ability to enlist the knowledge, energy ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Four Rules of Time - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThere are four rules of time. The first is that time is perishable. This means that it cannot be saved. In fact, time can only be spent. Because time is perishable, the only thing you can do with it is to spend it differently, to reallocate your time away from activities of low value and toward ...
Views: 604 - The New Mental Diet - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVOne of the most powerful personal programming activities you can engage in is positive self-talk. Be your own cheerleader and talk to yourself positively all of the time. Think About Your Dreams As it happens, the average person talks to himself in a negative way. As much as 94 percent of your ...
Views: 419 - Parkinson’s Law - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVWhy People Succeed or Fail Parkinson’s Law is one of the best known and the most important laws of money and wealth accumulation. It was developed by English writer C. Northcote Parkinson many years ago and it explains why most people retire poor. The Way the Law Works This law says that, no ...
Views: 567 - Be A Negative Optimist - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe most important quality for success in entrepreneurship and in life is the quality of optimism. Optimists have an unrealistic expectation of success. As a result, they are willing to try far more things without becoming discouraged. In addition, because of their unrealistically positive ...
Views: 487 - Boost Your Productivity - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVPush to the Top All successful people are very productive. They work longer hours and they work better hours. They get a lot more done than the average person. They get paid more and promoted faster. They are highly respected and esteemed by everyone around them. They become leaders and role ...
Views: 718 - Listening Power - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe art of good conversation centers very much on your ability to ask questions and to listen attentively to the answers. You can lace the conversation with your insights, ideas, and opinions, but you perfect the art and skill of conversation by perfecting the art and skill of asking good, ...
Views: 1120 - Eight Steps to Problem Solving - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThere is a simple eight step method for systematic problem solving. By solving problems in an orderly way, you can dramatically increase the power of your thinking. Proceed With A Positive Attitude First, approach the problem with the expectant attitude that there is a logical practical ...
Views: 1109 - The Law of Capital - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe Law of Capital - your most valuable asset, in terms of cash flow, is your physical and mental capital, your earning ability. Your Earning Ability You may not even be aware that, unless you are wealthy already, your ability to work is the most valuable asset that you have. By utilizing your ...
Views: 577 - Easiest Way to Make Money Writing - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Michael LeeWant to know the easiest way to make money writing? With a lot of successful writers out there, you’d probably think that writing is as simple as writing down your thoughts and getting paid for them. The truth is, you need to exert some effort in researching and coming up with helpful and ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - I Can’t Afford to Steal - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Cherokee BillieYou know why I can’t afford to steal? Because whatever I think I might be getting away with, it will come back on me ten times, and not in a positive way. Karmic payback is one tough woman and I don’t want to mess with her. No matter how trivial something maybe the consequences of stealing be ...
Views: 1138(2 votes) - Choosing Blog Software: User-friendly or Tech-savvy? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Sonia DaySo you’ve decided to jump on the blog bandwagon. What’s next? There are several blogging service options out there. Identifying your needs will determine which service is best for you. First of all there are two main types of blogging services: hosted and self-install. With hosted, the blog ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Use The Law of Attraction to Attract Money - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Cameron CarterThe law of attraction is an effective if little known way to attract money. The very basics of this law states that if you focus all of your energy to attracting money and you use money in a positive manner, you can attract money. This means that when you give gifts or use money for others you ...
Views: 3019(2 votes) - 3 Prong Fear Attack: Keeping it in Perspective: Swine Flu, Terrorism & Economic Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from James LeGrandAlmost every news story over the last several days has to do with a potential pandemic, terrorism, or if there will be an economic recovery. These stories play on your fears of illness, death, and bankruptcy. While all 3 can, and do, happen everyday, it is important to keep your fears in check ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Death is Not an Option: Health Insurance Help for Laid-off Workers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Judy GillespieOne of my clients was diagnosed with breast cancer after he’d unexpectedly lost his job as a Food Services Director. Another client’s “wrenched knee” made walking agonizing. Driving his car to job interviews was almost impossible. He needed surgery, but he’d lost his health insurance. A ...
Views: 946 - Building of Teen Self Esteem Starts at Birth - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsWhen does self esteem begin? Many times we think that self esteem begins in our children when they hit their tween years, not realizing that it really begins at birth. It is developed with the influence of parental attitudes and behaviors right from birth and then continuing on into all the ...
Views: 1600 - The Future of the Future - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Laurence DeRushaSo many people are all interested in creating what they want that I thought I would give you the secret to creating. This is only a secret because people haven't heard of it or they don't understand it. The Law of Attraction is the one aspect of this creative principle. The steps are specific ...
Views: 743 - Perhaps You're Not Ready for Your Dream - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Jimmy RoosWe all have dreams that we would love to realize, but for some of us it seems like it will never happen... Have you ever considered that perhaps, you are not ready for your dream and that this is the reason why your dream is delayed? Most people want something to happen or somebody else to ...
Views: 1115 - Online Accounting Studies Possible via the Internet - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Allen AndersonThe global economic recession may have had an unfavorable effect on many fields of work all over the world; however, the need for competent accounting and financial services professionals is now greater than ever. An online bachelors/associate degree in accounting provides prospective and ...
Views: 1676 - ***Why You Need an Elevator Speech! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever stood in line waiting for service? Stupid question, right? Have you ever used that time to introduce yourself, your product or your services to the individual in front of you, in back of you, or along side of you? If not, then you are missing a golden opportunity for potential ...
Views: 1771 - Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to Graduate School - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Bonnie Snyder#1: Thinking it’s just like college. If you approach graduate school with a college mindset, you risk rejection. Graduate school is different. While it depends on which field you want to enter, the emphasis will shift from merely learning existing knowledge to creating new knowledge by ...
Views: 1749 - Positive Thoughts Will Create Positive Results - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Patrece SnowThink positively, expect only favorable results and situations and circumstances will change accordingly. Persistence will eventually teach your mind to think positively and ignore negative thoughts. It is not enough to think positively for a few moments, and then let fears and lack of ...
Views: 2951(1 vote) - Network Marketing Internet Business Breakthrough - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Darcy JohnFor a network marketing internet business a whole new world has opened-up! That 'world' is Web 2.0 social interactive sites! People are online... therefore network marketing needs to be where the interested people hang-out! The Skills Required For Interactive Marketing Are you a visual ...
Views: 869 - How to Succeed in Business - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVBuild Your Own Business The high road to becoming a self-made millionaire in America is starting and building your own business. But this is not as easy as it sounds. Most businesses started by inexperienced people fail. Probably the primary reason why people don’t start businesses is because ...
Views: 397 - Boosting the Customer’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVListening Builds Self-Esteem It has been said that, "Rapt attention is the highest form of flattery." When you listen intently to another person and it is clear that you genuinely care about what that other person is saying, his or her self-esteem goes up. His or her feeling of personal value ...
Views: 635 - The Key to Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVThe Foremost of the Values Winston Churchill once said, "Courage is rightly considered the foremost of the virtues, for upon it all others depend." The systematic development of the deep down quality of unflinching courage is one of the fundamental requirements for leadership in any field. ...
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