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As a keynote speaker on peak performance one of the points I emphasize is accountability.

Attitude Is Everything If you don’t adjust your attitude, your life will continue as it is today. Oh yes, you’ll have periods when it seems like you’re better off than you were a year ago and then Bam! You’ll realize you’re exactly the same. Nothing has changed. That’s because your bad attitude hasn’t changed. Do you want you life to be different? If the answer is yes, then make the commitment right now, today, to consciously turn your life around by adjusting your attitude

Imagine how amazing you would feel if you had bullet-proof confidence every day of your life? You can with my 3 step plan! Here are a few ways to give your self-esteem a boost and help get you on your way. AWESOME COMPLIMENTS - If you receive a compliment take it at face value. So, if your co-worker tells you they love your outfit today and the way you dress in general, add "stylish" to your list of traits that you are proud of. If your friends are still talking about the di

A positive attitude refers to the habit of looking at situations and things from the bright side of life. It is simply the habit of remaining very optimistic in life despite the fact of some challenges that may be staring you at the face or the ugly situations you may be living with. You can always achieve a lot in life if you continue to remain positive despite what’s going on around you. Indeed, having a positive attitude towards life is a very big asset you need to posse

Within is the person we really are. Within lies our very existence. And only from within can we make it happen. This is where our very all subsists. Within you is the ability, the “what it takes” to make it all happen for you, just the way you want it. WITHIN! WITHIN!! WITHIN!!! Oh what a place! ...Within is the person we really are. Within lies our very existence. And only from within can we make it happen. This is where our very all subsists. Within you is the ability, the “what it takes” to make it all happen for you, just the way you want it. WITHIN! WITHIN!! WITHIN!!! Oh what a place!

Why do some athletes become Olympic stars and others never quite use their own full potential or get out of their hometown? Why do some people have their own successful companies, while others can just never get ahead? Why are some people in great relationships while others can’t seem to get along with anyone? It’s all a result of the attitude that successful people have and the way in which they approach life. So, what is attitude anyway? Attitude is the outward expression

Have you ever made an irrational decision, and then wondered what made you do it? It went against every logical aspect of your being, but you did it anyway. You justify it with statements like ‘it felt right’, or you ‘just knew’ that it was the right choice for you. Have you ever stopped to wonder what we base our decision making on- is it purely based on logic vs emotion, or might there be something more to it? rnFrom personal experience, I’ve learned that if I tru

How can we be happy and passionate every day when we are dealing with the stresses of life? Worrying doesn’t accomplish anything. Worrying simply strangles our creative abilities and keeps us from being able to look for solutions to our problems and challenges. But how do we turn off the worry channel and get back to a happy place? Focus on the positives in your life. Happiness is a way of looking at things. It is first a decision and then it becomes a habit. When you focus

What better time than a recession to ponder the words of George Be ard Shaw when he said, “The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, make them.” While having lunch with my friend this week, she was complaining about how bad life has become. It seems her gasoline and cell phone allowances have been cut. That is unfortunate, but compared to the thousands of people who have lost their jobs

"A Fine Time for Healing" is a Blog Talk Radio podcasted half hour sanctuary for your emotional wellbeing. Show host and author of Fine...ly, Randi G. Fine, discusses life-skill topics that heal and enhance our life experience. Tune in for informative, inspiring, uplifting, and empowering tips for living your best life. New show added every two weeks. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/randi-fine April 21, 2011 – Relationship Codependency: The Curable Addiction A comprehensive di

Have you ever blamed someone for something they didn’t even know they had been a part of? For example, this morning, I dropped a huge bottle of windshield de-icer on my toe. It hurt like the devil. And, just who would be doing anything with windshield de-icer in 119 degree weather anyway? Well, it’s a long story. I recently bought a different home and the people who moved out, left a lot of things in the garage including this bottle of windshield de-icer. Actually, who in La

Without a doubt, one of the most powerful ways for someone in a position of authority to become a true leader is through the trust of their team. Obtaining the trust of your employees can mean the difference between a smooth flow of work, and having people doubt your capabilities and intentions. Trust is not something which comes naturally with a management title – it needs to be earned through your interactions with your subordinates. There are a number of different ways to

What the problem is: Gossiping is the bad habit of talking about people behind their back. People are naturally interested in other people (just look at the magazines for sale like People, National Enquirer, etc.), and like to talk about them. But it is a bad thing to discuss their affairs without their knowledge – and often with a negative slant. Often the end result is that the person being discussed hears what is being said about them, and confronts the party responsible.

I’ve written several blogs about the power of positive, it is a subject I love and the theme of everything I do. A question that I have been getting asked repeatedly especially when the book came out initially was and still is, ”what do you mean by think free be free, you mean if I just think about stuff it will magically appear?” To which I normally smirk and say I don’t believe in magic because I think it is just another word for ignorant.

I am 34 years young. I prefer it to say in this manner rather than the other standard way. And I’m writing this letter to myself - to my present self, and to my future self, and to my eternal self as well. This is the letter I will never forget as I want to document how I feel being thirty four. And if I do forget, I’ll dig it out in my files and reread it when I feel nostalgic for those adventurous young years… Young? Do I actually mean that thirty four is young? Not s

Charisma is usually seen as something that's innate. After all, most people would think that you just can't fake charisma. In reality, there are some very real tips that can help you to fake it until you make it. Below are five hacks that will give you instant charisma in any situation. Use Names If you really want to be memorable, put in the effort to remember others. Knowing names makes others feel like they have a connection to you. While you can't exactly go around with i

If you’re like many of my super intuitive clients who deliver results that are more experiential than “intellectual” (you know who you are!)… It may be hard to put your process into words (and you probably resist writing sales copy) because “on paper” it doesn’t differ much from your competition. You just KNOW when they actually do the work with YOU, they get results like gangbuster. Period.r

Are you lucky? Do good things just come your way? Do you always seem to be in the right place at the right time? Are you the person who gets the promotion, the great deal or the perfect mate? If not, you might want to consider making some changes in your habits. Richard Wiseman, head of the University of Hertfordshire’s (England) psychology research department, together with his colleagues at the Perrott-Warrick Research Unit have actually studied what makes some people luck

Singapore is one of the leading Asian countries for business and commerce and has been rated as one of the best business environments in Asia Pacific. Small and big businessmen are attracted to this small country.rnIf you are planning on starting a business in Singapore here are some useful tips that can help you in the Singapore business incorporation process.rnSingapore Companies ActrnThe individual should be knowledgeable enough about Singapore Companies Act (SCA)if he/she

Have you ever looked at someone and wondered how they manage to be so successful? Is it because they are extremely talented? Or is there another reason. Many successful people are successful because they possess mental toughness. Some research studies even suggest that your intelligence only accounts for 30% of your actual achievements. Mental toughness accounts for the rest. So, what makes a person mentally tough? If you are mentally tough, you have the perseverance to fo

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Attitude . The term "attitude" refers to your disposition or state of mind, whether to a specific event or to life in general. Attitude is the result of one's perceptions. How we perceive an event or experience will largely determine the attitude we develop about future events and experiences, and a positive attitude can help a person weather the rough patches in life. Kevin Burns is the Official Guide to Attitude

As any human resource executive can tell you, frustration and office temper tantrums by employees are not unusual, but two new studies indicate that incivilities in the workplace appear to be increasing. Termed “desk rage,” by one survey, it includes arguments between employees, pen throwing managers and workers kicking expensive computer equipment in fits of aggravation. In a telephone survey commissioned by Integra Realty Resources, Inc, nearly one-third of 1,305 workers w

Sow? What the heck does that mean? The definition of sow means to scatter seed over (land, earth, etc.) for the purpose of growth. The Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, and political theorist, Marcus T. Cicero, said, “As you have sown so shall you reap.” And in the New Testament we find, “…whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) This phrase has been used to describe good farming practices, but also your own personal productivity. Probably a more modern version of this saying is “what goes around comes around.” It all means the same thing.

There are always going to be challenging times in life. The real challenge is to overcome them and staying positive. For some of us, an obstacle may be "the end of the line." For others with strong beliefs and great expectations, an obstacle is simply regarded as a setback. Let it be that way for you. Have faith in your future. Most times overcoming challenges brings change. When change occurs, we are often out of our comfort zone…and that can be frightening. Do what you are

What do you do on a daily basis with living a full life in mind? If you’re struggling to think of anything, that’s okay, you’re not alone. Here’s the thing – you aren’t going to enjoy every minute of every day, bad things will happen – whether it’s a car accident, a fall, illness, financial struggles or the loss of a loved one. We need to look inward to live life to the fullest. That is just a part of life and these things don’t stop you from living your life to the fullest,

On my radio show last week, a woman called in and asked “How can I know what is the right way to move forward?” Which argument from her mind can she trust when she can make so many different arguments to go in one direction or another? This is such a good question! Our minds can confuse us to no end. So, how can we find our way out of this confusion into clarity about how to move forward? We need to learn to live from our core. One way to define the core (a term that come

In today’s economy and competitive workforce there is no room for mediocre skills. Gen X & Gen Y are competing for the same jobs as baby boomers. Gen X & Gen Y bring all kinds of digital know- how to the job table. Baby boomers bring years of experience. The younger generations have no clue how to communicate with people (it’s text, Twitter or nothing). Baby boomers are behind the curve when it comes to technology thingies (whatsa widget doo hickey?) So who gets the job? Sadly, many times it’s the youth.

I remember years ago attending a seminar on goal-setting. This was sort of a generic goal-setting workshop that had the participants write down things that they wanted to accomplish in life - a sort of "Bucket List" if you will. Then a bunch of magazines were distributed to the participants and ...

People often wonder why all their positive thinking, affirmations, visualizations and such have yet to produce their dreams lives. Simple enough. You cannot expect the universe to deliver beyond your image of the universe. And you, positive thinker optimistic visualizer, see a universe full of hardship, misfortune, poverty and lack. The deal is off!rnThe fact is everybody who is trying to be more positive in their own lives has fundamentally negative notions about the world t

This spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to plant a garden. There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow. A small garden can produce something extra fresh for dinner, flowers for the table and a feeling of accomplishment. It is work, but it is ever so rewarding. What about your life garden? Just as a

People tend to hold on to negativity in their lives, even though it makes them miserable. Why do they do this? Why it is so hard for them to let go?eliminate negativity One of the reasons for this situation, is the fact that a lot of times, people feel like they have no control over their lives. When you have had death, divorce, health issues, and other circumstances hit you, it is very easy to feel like life is happening TO you. When you feel you have no control, it is easy

Do what you love, love what you do. If you can’t love what you are doing at least, do it with love. We’ve had a couple of months to live up to our New Year’s resolutions. Many of them have already been forgotten or deliberately set aside. One of the biggest reasons we don’t stick to our resolutions is that they are not attached to a purpose. Even with purpose, we don’t always get where we set out to go. If, however, we can be passionate about it, love what we are doing and d

Do you find that there are certain hours of the day when you feel depleted of energy? Would you like to remai “revved up”, clear-headed, alert, and ready for anything all day long? Most of us experience our highest energy levels during the first four hours of the day when we are refreshed from a good night’s sleep. Therefore, the sharpest and clearest thinking is usually at that time. The next four hours is when our energy levels are apt to be lower and our thinking a bit du

So I had an interview today about my next project, which is tentatively called the 12 laws, and I was asked a question that I get asked every time I talk to people and I just realized it. “Why do you think most people never get what they want?” My answer, “because most people never decide on what they want, and if they do decide, they never expect to get it.”

Do you feel that you harbor beliefs about yourself that are sabotaging your success? What if there was a way to get past the Belief Detective that is guarding those old beliefs and not allowing you to become the person you want to? When we are first born, we are an open book so to speak, we ...

“The one who asks the way does not get lost.” – African proverb

You could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. John Lennon said something along these lines and noted that without the ability to love ourselves, we can’t truly love others. Fear is holding you back from tackling life and living it to the fullest. It can stop you in your tracks and keep you

Empowering yourself to conquer procrastinationr What exactly is procrastination? Why can’t I follow Nike’s sloga “Just do it!”? When we fail to do something that we yearned to do but did not, we ask ourselves the questio “Why can’t I just move my butt and DO it?” It just means the act of putting off actions or tasks to a later time. Procrastination, the opposite of decision is a common enemy that everyone should conquer in order to achieve the goals. Why people procrastinat

One of the common desires that people experience in their lives is summed up in a well-known saying – “I want to thrive, not just survive.” This can also be interpreted as enjoying life as opposed to simply existing. When there is a deep need for people to change their way of life, the world has a way of presenting this in the form of a new opportunity to change.enjoying your life Unfortunately, many people miss these opportunities due to being restricted by their own self-i

“You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” - Les Brown I was listening to a song on the radio the other day by John Mayer called, ‘Waiting on the World to Change.’ Well, good luck with that. Sitting back and waiting in resignation for The Good Change Fairy to come and sprinkle pixie dust on your business and life to make it all better ain’t happening. Here’s the deal: The world doesn’t just change by its

I was listening to an audio from the Healing with the Masters series (http://www.healingwiththemasters.com/audio.htm) by this guy John Assaraf whom I have never heard of before. I was multi-tasking and didn't hear every word he said, but this question he posed to the listeners called out loudly to me. "Are you interested or are you committed?" Basically, he says a lot of people are interested in becoming rich, successful, happy, etc.... but not many people are committed eno

The human mind is a creative force of nature, and throughout history our propensity for imagining new perspectives and concepts allowed humankind to come a long way in a relatively short period of time. By being able to think outside of the box and devise better and more efficient ways of utilizing resources, coupled with a concept of future existence, we gained the foresight and ability to improve the quality and longevity of life by planning ahead; giving us all the more free time to conceptualize and explore our environment.

Consequences are the guideposts of your moral compass. If there were no consequences, people would run roughshod over each other. Items in your garage would be stolen by your neighbors. Police forces would become irrelevant. You would leave the doors unlocked because, what’s the point? Business would hire Grade 6 dropouts into senior management positions. You get the idea.

We all need an emotional harbor; a place where we can relax our sails of tension, frustration and worry. Needs and definitions vary, and many find sufficient peace and release in the presence of family, friends or others therapeutically. This is a good way to stroke the heart, distract the mind and quell the beast, at least for a while. However, many of us don’t have the option or access to such healing distractions. And for those who do, such interactions may not always be accessible when needed or capable of producing the desired results.

“The lion's power lies in our fear of him.” – Nigerian proverb

The most common poison people take on a regular basis is negativity. It can control you in ways that you may not even be aware of. Eliminating it can make a major difference in your outlook and mindset. Here are some of the ways that you may be allowing negativity to be in your life.recognizing the negativity 1, Talking to yourself or others in a negative fashion. This is a very easy habit to fall into. It doesn’t matter if you are focusing the negative talk on someone else

Have you ever been really excited about something and told someone else about it only to have them stomp all over your excitement? Your power of optimism lost on their lack of excitement. The negative person to whom you told your dream pointed out why you shouldn’t be excited and how what you are excited about will never work. That person is a pessimist. He, she, and/or they…are the people that see a glass with something in it and say, “That glass is half empty.” They complai

If you want to live your life with meaning, you must reflect on the things that are important to you, and then act on what you discern. This goes for your professional life as well as your life overall. Every once in a while, put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and document your beliefs and values in a granular way. Periodically, go back and add, subtract and clarify as your life gives you feedback. As a check-in, implement the “lousy feeling in the pit of your stomac

Lesso 1 The Most Important Day of Your Life As life goes on day by day, we all experience challenging days and some really magnificent days, but there’s one day in particular that is more important than any other day of your life. The most important day of your life is your birthday. Why? At birth, we all start out the same. We are all on equal playing ground. Yes, I know we’re all born into different exte al circumstances, but your birth certificate gives you the right to g