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- The Cracked Pot - by A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots was perfectly made and never leaked. The other pot had a crack in it and by the time the water bearer reached his master's house it had leaked much of its water and was ...
Views: 879(6 votes) - THREE RULES FOR TURNING STRESS INTO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2003 from Denis Waitley1. Accept the Unchangeable - Everything that has happened in your life to this minute is unchangeable. It's history. The greatest waste of energy is in looking back at missed opportunities, lamenting past events, grudge collecting, getting even, harboring ill will and any vengeful thinking. ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS - by BUILD 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: 2074(1 vote) - HOW TO TALK TO ANYBODY, ANYTIME - by You know the situation: There you are at a business or social function and you end up with someone who you have never met before. Some people get amazingly uncomfortable with this situation because they simply don't know how to start or carry on a conversation. Yet successful people are always ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - “ STAY WITH IT! ” - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Ubong Essien,I walked out of his office inspired. All I could immediately recall were those soft-spoken words, “STAY WITH IT”. They were from no less a person than Rev. Sam Adeyemi of Success Power fame, on whom I had gone to pay a courtesy call. The first time we met was two years earlier when he came to my ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - How Questions Can Help One Focus - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2003 from Mohamad LatiffFocus. That is the single most important ability determinant of your success. The lack of it is also the single most common problem faced by a major portion of the general populace. The average person cannot focus his or her mind on any one thought, task or thing for extended periods of time if ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Are you prepared for your big break? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2003 from Caroline Jalango"What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do." Joe Namath How prepared are you for that big break you are anxiously waiting for? How prepared are you to begin the journey to achieve your dream? What opportunities have you missed because you were not prepared? Have your ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Why be a Dreamer ? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2003 from Rod MooreThere are two paths to follow in life. One is the path of the Dreamer, and the other is the path of the Dream Stealer. Which path are you following through life? We all start out as dreamers! As little children we all have dreams of being something magic, perhaps a space adventurer or a ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2003 from Phil Bilzon‘With most people unbelief in one thing is founded upon blind belief in another.’ Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742-99) At the start of 1954, the sporting world did not believe that a human being could run a mile in under four minutes. Such a feat was deemed impossible and beyond human ...
Views: 9751(4 votes) - Does MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) Still Work? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeTom Peters, alumnus of the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Company and one of today's best known and highest paid management gurus, first came to prominence in 1982 as he "knocked our socks off" with his eye-opening best-seller In Search of Excellence. This thought-provoking classic ...
Views: 12802(16 votes) - Time Management Expert - by One day an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers he said, "Okay, time for a quiz."
Then he pulled out a one-gallon, ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - ARE YOU TIRED OF NOT ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2003 from Veronica LimThere have been many things which I have achieved in the past without apparently having set any goals, and conversely, many goals that I had set, written down, thought a lot about and yet didn’t achieve. Have you found this to be true for you too? Interestingly, the goals that really meant ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - ***10 Steps to Jump-Start Your Life Today! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim Allen1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others. If you're trying to revitalize yourself, you have to be honest about what is and is NOT working in your life. Self-deception is like driving around in circles: you're moving, but you're not getting anywhere. 2. The only person you ...
Views: 3119(2 votes) - Set Yourself Up For Success! - by Submitted on May 24, 2003 from Fran BriggsHere's a great way to program, or set yourself up, for success in advance. It is one of many of what I call, New Empowering Habit Plans (TM). A New Empowering Habit Plan is a formula for achieving success in any given area of your life and requires a minimum of 21 consecutive days of ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Four Minutes of Darkness - by Submitted on May 22, 2003 from Michael RawlsTruly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many.Ecclesiastes 11:7,8 (KJV)I was working in a shipyard, building gunboats for the Royal ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Dare To Dream - by Submitted on May 22, 2003 from Chris LloydThe rewards of life come to those who do, not to those who merely read, talk or day dream. Action is the key. Okay I want you to answer this question: "In December of last year did you achieve all you set out to achieve in January of the same year?" This is a 'yes or no' answer, so don't ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - What is Life Coaching? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoMoney Magazine said that “A coach may be the guardian angel you need to rev up your career.” In fact, if you pick up any major newspaper or magazine, you are bound to come across a glowing article on coaching. It is one of the fastest growing careers, with an estimated 100,000 coaches in the ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - Little Things Do Mean A Lot - by Submitted on May 18, 2003 from Mike MooreWhile I am always on the lookout for ways to market myself as a speaker it is often a time consuming task and one I am not overly fond of. Once in awhile something you do inadvertently turns out to be an effective marketing strategy. Let me explain. Last summer I was driving alone through ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Believing in a New Room - by Submitted on May 17, 2003 from Dan BrittSeeing a great performance inspires me to no end. I'm moved by others' dreams and by their devotion and courage in the pursuit of excellence. I get choked up when I see a kid, or anyone else, fighting hopeless odds - someone who goes out there to run the lonely roads with a dream in the heart, ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - To Be A Champion, Become A Child - by Submitted on May 15, 2003 from Priya ShahHave you ever wondered what successful people have that makes them successful? Ever wonder how those champion recruiters in your company manage, month after month, to get the most new recruits, the biggest bonuses, the largest paychecks? Well let me tell you a secret. No one starts out as ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - ON PURPOSE - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Mark ThompsonWhat do you consider a natural yearning within you? I would jump out on a limb to say that your answer to that question would be the same answer that a great number of people on this planet would have. Let's think about what drives people. What changes their behavior to achieve a deep rooted ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - First Impressions-Make Them Count - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaWhen is the first time that you give any idea of who you really are and what you really do for your potential clients, customers or prospects? One important way is the telephone. You use phones everyday, but do you know the most efficient procedures for using this instrument as a ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - CONQUERING THE PEAK - by One by one, the great peaks of the world are being conquered. Modern climbers are no more physically adept than early climbers, but they have taken advantage of new methods and technologies. If we are to be successful climbing the mountain of life, we must do the same thing.
Many of you will ...
Views: 860 - Do The Right Things - by Submitted on May 08, 2003 from Julie DonleyLife is so fast-paced today with people trying to do so much that many people find themselves stressed to the max. By maintaining a state of constant busyness, people run themselves into exhaustion. And, at the end of the day, they’re thinking, “There’s got to be a better way.” Life is not a ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence & Addiction: 10 Key Points - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Susan Dunn"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom." -- Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning Emotional Intelligence creates or extends that space between stimulus and response, which ...
Views: 6269(1 vote) - Two Unbreakable Laws of Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Paul EvansTwo years ago I sat captivated in an audience listening to one of the best speakers on the circuit. He almost hypnotized us with his cadence of style and charisma. Leaning toward the stage I began to study his methods in order to learn and apply some of his techniques. He seemed to possess every ...
Views: 2542(1 vote) - You Are the ONE - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Paul EvansThe #1 excuse or fear I hear the most is, "Who am I to speak to this group of people? I'm nobody special." First, you are the one to speak if you WANT to be. Every professional speaker began at level none. But they did one thing: They decided. They decided to be the one. One day they told ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - The Evolution of Coping - by Submitted on May 06, 2003 from Deborah MartinLast week, two people told me they are “coping.” That concerns me. The first time I heard this, I grab the dictionary and I learned that to “cope” is “to struggle or deal, esp. on fairly even terms or with some degree of success.” Even though I read the words “even terms” and “degree of ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Pay Yourself First - Why Time Is Like Money - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2003 from LISA BALDWINWhile reading an article about financial planning, it struck me that money management and time management have a lot in common. Here are some of the ways we can apply money sense to time management. Pay yourself first Too often we tend to put our own health and well being last and treat ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Do You Remember To Send Nice Notes? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2003 from Maria MarsalaIn the past few years, the look of marketing has changed - for the better I believe. Money businesses spend on Public Relations (PR) has increased and has become a marketing priority. Even on the Internet, people want to connect with you – to see your picture and the pictures of your staff. I’ve ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - ARE YOU SUPER-CRITICAL? TAKE THIS SHORT TEST - by There are many names for people who criticize to excess. Some are called nags, bossy, perfectionists, picky, and other terms of a more graphic and profane nature. Some people know they are critical and others never see it. This test will give you an objective way to test yourself. It is meant to ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - The Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself in Specific Situations - by As we encounter a situation, our mind-set greatly affects our outcome. Asking ourselves the right question can help us to look in the right direction, and so find the right answer.
1. When meeting someone new - What can I learn from this person?
2. When a situation distresses you - Is this ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - The Seven Sisters of Success - by I recently had a chance to interview several groups of extremely successful people. A handful are famous athletes, several are nationally known artists, writers or politicians, and all are multi-millionaires. I asked them for the keys, or essential factors that allowed them to accomplish so ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Don't Die With your Dreams Still Inside You - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2003 from Fran BriggsI write and talk a lot about dreams. Primarily because I know they serve an awesome and amazing purpose. We all have a desire - a dream - to do something great, go somewhere incredible, achieve the unachievable, beat the unbeatable or meet the "unmeetable." Unfortunately, more often than not, ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Ethical Conflict Resolution - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2003 from Doug StaneartConflicts are inevitable, but the more we know about human nature, the more positive the outcome of a conflict might be for both parties. We know that different people have different priorities and different ways of dealing with situations that may occur, but in general, human beings have ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Are you living your purpose? - by “Whatever path a man travels, it is my path. Wherever he goes, it leads to me.”
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Though we are all one energy force, one mind, and One Spirit, each soul incarnated into a specific form on earth for a unique purpose. We are here to experience different situations and similar situations ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - The Power of Coaching - by Forbes cited it as the second fastest growing profession in the country, Fortune 1000 companies have used it to transform their organizations, and testimonials from around the world keep pouring in about the power of professional coaching. Yet with all this, relatively few people even know what ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - THREE KEYS TO PERSONAL POWER - by There are three personality powers that top leaders use to increase their personal power and influence.
YOUR EMOTIONS ARE CONTAGIOUS
The first power you can develop is enthusiasm. The more excited you are about accomplishing something that is important to you, the more excited others will ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Get Your Hands Dirty! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2003 from Kathy GatesMost of us know the feeling of dieting for a week or so, and then stepping on the scale and seeing a pound or two gone. It gives you a feeling of “it was worth it”, doesn’t it? Success, change, goal-setting -- they CANNOT be achieved without effort. As one author noted, “God provides ample ...
Views: 966(2 votes) - Life Issues Pt. 2 - Against All Odds - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2003 from Nicholas Dixon============================================================ Special Requirements For Reprint: Article may be freely reprinted in your ezine, in your e-book and/or on your web site with the authors resource box included and without any ...
Views: 961(2 votes) - "Open the Pandora's Box & Unleash your Hidden Power." - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from George Papazoglou"Open the Pandora's Box by Digging-Into Your Subconscious World and Allow your Inner Boundless Power, RULE YOUR LIFE." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It really doesn't matter what your objectives are in this life. You breathe, live and act on ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - If It Feels Good, It Must Be Right - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from Priya Shah(Or How to Stay Motivated in Your Network Marketing Business) Copyright © 2003 Priya Shah Is it possible to motivate yourself to do something you don't enjoy doing? Let me illustrate with my own example. I'm not a natural networker. I'm no good at schmoozing and talking people into ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Getting A Pace Lift - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2003 from greg hickmanChange is and has always been the very life blood of living. Getting better and improving your lot in life requires change -- and change requires commitment and fixity of purpose. The changes you make, or fail to make for that matter, will in large measure determine your life's direction and ...
Views: 948(2 votes) - Realtors - How To Start A Traffic Explosion In Your Spare Time - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2003 from Stan SmithYou have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. ---------------------------------------------------------- I know that you are busy. The average realtor ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - How to Plan for More Time and Have Time for More Planning - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2003 from Oz MerchantIt is important to realize that the title of this article could have been written the other way around, and while at the surface it may seem as stating the same thing, this is the illusion that most people are deceived by and hence therefore are doing less with more, instead of more, with ...
Views: 805(2 votes) - Light-hearted, Irreverent Tips forTime Management for a Life Transition - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinA life transition calls for a new concept of time. You no longer have the luxury of waiting to clear the deck so you can focus on your new goal. You've moved to fantasyland when you say, "I'll begin planning my transition next month, when I have more time." Next month you might have less time ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - Create Your Business Vision - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2003 from Jacqueline CornabySmart business owners and managers know that the key to business success is to strive for growth-oriented results that will challenge you and your employees to achieve more. We’re going to increase profits 20% in 90 days. We’re going to reduce our overhead costs by year’s end. We’re going to ...
Views: 3884(3 votes) - Forget the Monday Morning Resolutions; Your Future is Now! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2003 from Jacqueline CornabyEvery Monday morning millions of people make resolutions in an attempt to positively change their lives. I’m going to start my diet. I’m going to get rid of my debt. I’m finally going to end this destructive relationship. I’m going to start exercising every day. The list is endless. Yet, by ...
Views: 778(2 votes) - Dealing with Conflict - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeDealing with conflict is a frequent concern for many organizations. Managers and supervisors have to deal with conflict on a daily basis. Many times conflict happens when people see situations differently. Often the potential conflict can be defused by understanding the other person’s point of ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - Employer of Choice - Just Another Buzzword? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeThere's a certain point in your business life where buzzwords become a nonentity. You've heard them all a million times. They soon mean nothing and actually become an annoyance. The list is endless...quality, empowerment, walk-the-talk, open-book management, win-win, Y2K, out-of-the-box, yadda, ...
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