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In my humble opinion, the single most important life-skill is communication. So get to work on yours. The end.nn*How great would it be if I could write posts as short as that and still have the desired impact? Make a statement, provide some instruction and then wrap it up. All in under ...

Building the Bridge to Your Reset: Do you ever get the feeling you're hurtling through life and it's dragging you along a bumpy road? I've heard it said that the concrete mixer is coming whether or not you tell it how you want the concrete poured. Would you rather design your front set than have concrete setting all over your front lawn or vegetable garden. Tomorrow will come, whether you're clear on your direction or not.

Any of you who know me, have heard me say this dozens of times,”businesses run on cash, not just hard work and enthusiasm.” But as an entrepreneur, it’s easy to forget that. You get pulled in so many different directions; newsletters, blogs, videos, new marketing gimmicks, fancy new products … well, you get the idea. So if cash is King or Queen in business-land, you need to be crystal clear on where you’re spending your time and your energy to maximize your impact so you can bring in more of that all important life-blood. In business speak this is known as “profit clarity”.

Sometimes the hardest thing for people is finding a way to motivate themselves. They say they want to do something and they don’t do it. One of the most important things about getting yourself motivated and staying motivated is to know your own motivation triggers. For those of you who know me, you know a lot about my book, “Words That Change Minds” which talks about all these different motivation triggers. But, let’s talk about some specific things that are important to you

Do you enable or empower the people around you?nnImagine for a moment that you’re having a bad day. Not too hard to do right, as we’ve all had them. Imagine now calling someone close to you, that you are needing to talk to, to help you though it. You tell them all the thoughts and feelings you’re having. The tough time at work, or the difficulties with your teenager or the argument you had with your spouse. Everything just doesn’t seem to be going the way you want it

You are about to understand a powerful motivation creating method that will transform your desires into reality. Do you want to retire young, retire rich, be as sexy and healthy as you can be, build a business that generates an unstoppable cash flow, to be happy and live life to its fullest.nnYou decide what you want from life.nnYes, 10 minutes a day can put you into a state of complete focused motivation that moves you towards your desires.nnNo more wishing and wanting with

Last year, I threw my TV out. Well, I didn't literally throw it out. However, I did cancel cable and removed the television from the main areas of my home. That means no access to TV in the living room, dining area, or kitchen. I live in New York City in a tiny condominium. Therefore, when I say I removed the TV from my living room, dining area and kitchen, I'm talking only about one small TV.

My favorite part about living in New York is that everyone here has a story about how they "made it". It's almost romantic. Looking for a job is here is hyper-competitive and most recommend finding your job here before you move. However, most companies won't take you seriously until you have a tri-state address on your resume. Can you say paradox? So let's talk about my situation in particular. I scored a great deal on an apartment, so I figured I'd just move and land

The other day as I was driving home on the freeway at the warp speed of 35 miles an hour, in traffic and I heard myself saying “Justice” statements. “I will get to that when I just…” “If I can just get…” or “If I could just get 15 minutes”. I then saw a law firm’s billboard add with the ...

Motivation Leads to Change Discomfort may often be the reason why individuals change. Receiving poor grades make us know what we should study. Bills remind us of our need to search out a means of income. Becoming humiliated gives us the ‘drive’ to fight for ourselves to keep us from other embarrassments. It might be a bitter experience, a relative’s tragic story, a wonderful story, or an inspiring speech which may help us get up and get the appropriate amount of determinatio

Happy to be here At the risk of sounding a little arrogant, I gotta say, my life is great. Overall, I'm pretty darn content. Not in a smug way, just in a happy-to-be-here kinda way. Yep, love being alive, love my family, love my friends, love my job, love where I live, love my country (you ...

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”rn-- Friedrich Nietzsche Tis’ the season to be jolly and eat and drink more. Or does it have to be that way? This time of year is a time of reflection about what matters most in life, about friends, family and those in need. It is a time to reflect on the higher power, the Creator and to connect with him and his plans for our life. One day this life will be over. Treasure every moment, live sensibly, treat each other kindly and always remember and help those in need.

Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself? Are you always putting things off till tomorrow? Do you feel tired and lacking in energy? If you answer "yes" to one, or all, of these questions maybe you are running slow in your life and need some help to speed up. Scientists agree that speed creates energy. So, if you work at speed then you should gain energy. In general, this tends to be true. You could have a chore to do that you don’t feel like doing. If you just get on wi

Today's world is evolving incessantly and time management has become essential to excel in such a fast paced environment. How someone manages time and given task is the key to become successful now a day. Considering this ever evolving world, incorporating information technology has become indispensable to cope up with it.

I am famous for saying that change doesn't happen ove ight -- it happens over time. Any type of change you are creating is going to take time. You have to make the change a habit so that it is something that is simply an integral part of your life, and no longer something odd or different. Once ...

Habits. We’ve all got some great ones and some really bad one. The ability to quickly and consistently create new habits is a major factor in anyone’s success. Studies and research has found that it takes us 21-40 days of consistent, daily action to create a new habit, and a little longer if we are not taking daily action. When setting a new goal or target, personally or professionally, one of the easiest ways to reach it, is to set a new habit. Here are some examples: Goal: Pay off a credit card debt

I met a lady recently. Her eyes were simply amazing. They had a sparkle in them that could light a football field. These are the kind ofrneyes that you look at and are simply in awe of. Like a moth to a flame, they are irresistible. So, why did I share that with you in an article about living on purpose? Because, she was not living her purpose. She did that because she was told all her life by other people that it was not OK to be who she was. She was told to back off. She was told to “tone it down”. Her energy was too strong for people to handle.r

Years ago I asked Rhonda Byrne — the woman behind the Law of Attraction hit movie The Secret — an important question. We were having dinner in Maui when I asked, “How did you come up with the idea for the movie?” She thought for a long time before answering, “I called it forth.” “I called it forth” could mean a lot of things. But the other day I came across a quote from film maker David Lynch that made it all come together: “Ideas are floating like fish. Des

We're all about making real and practical changes in our very real and practical lives, so I thought it was about time for us to roll up our sleeves and move from the theoretical to the practical. We've explored behavioural science and the psychology of change for long enough, now it's time to ...

Motivation is one of those things everyone is looking for these days. They believe they can only accomplish their goal if they were only motivated. The problem is they look for someone to motivate them to accomplish their goals. Unfortunately and fortunately you are the only person who can motivate yourself. I want to look at three ways for you to find your very own motivation. #1 Look at Yourself Why do you want to accomplish a certain goal? If the reason is not big enoug

We all have excuses as to why we can't do something. Ask anyone and they can give you a million excuses why it can't be done, why they haven't moved forward on their goals, and on and on. Making up excuses takes a lot of energy and time. So since, as humans, we seem to enjoy making up excuses, I ...

A radical inner transformation and rise to a new level of consciousness might be the only real hope we have in the current global crisis brought on by the dominance of the Western mechanistic paradigm. ~ Stanislav Grof A brisk walk on the beach and luminous meditation, perched on a giant sandbag on Cotton Tree beach, pulled together today's message for you which includes The Four levels of Transformation, Five Key Strategies to Feed your Vision and Six points to Create Your Vision.r

Whether you are working on fulfilling a dream, launching into business, or selling a product or a service, there comes a moment when all the theory and knowledge you have gathered has to be practically applied and turned into reality. This is the point where the rubber meets the road. The point ...

Luck is Preparation and Opportunity. If you believe in Luck, understand that you control preparation. Whatever it is that you want to do, being prepared for that opportunity puts you in a position to be considered lucky.

If you are dissatisfied with where you are in life, do not be discouraged. The key to getting where you want to be is a three-step process. First, reflect on your past. Second, recognize the positive attributes you have received from your past. Third, use those positive attributes to start your new path. Reflection

Many people are looking forward to making a success of their life, but I have found out that many fail to achieve their desired result because they do not have a plan on ground. You cannot go far in life unless you know exactly where you are heading to and how you intend to get there. A ship that will sail the turbulent seas is one that has set its sails. The big question is: “Do you have a plan?” Every successful man has a short, medium and long term plan.

How to Move Forward when you Feel Stuck Sometimes you may feel like you don't have the support you need to move forward. You might feel busted and disgusted. When it's your turn to be encouraged, you may feel no one can or will help. We have all been there. But you don't have to be there ...

I am a bit weird, a bit different, but show me anyone who isn't. Those who are trying to conform and act 'normal' are just as weird as those who aren't. Those that are considered a bit 'eccentric' or 'out there' should be celebrated if they are being their authentic self. As they say 'I am not ...

I am not really one for New Year resolutions. I kind of think I need to be continually making changes and improvements throughout the year. However, this year, I cleaned closets, rearranged my kitchen, brought stuff to the Salvation Army, AND, of course fit in some time for both relaxation and celebration. I am not sure what got into me. It just felt like the right thing to do to clear things out and make room for the new! So, I thought I would spend a little time talking abo

Once upon a time... there was a kid. A kid who loved to eat. Not unlike many kids, really. But this kid was different. He didn't just enjoy the occasional cookie or bowl of ice-cream. Or burger and fries. No, he lived for food. And when he wasn't eating... he was thinking about eating. At ...

First of all, my name is Luke, I have been working from home since I was just 16 years old, I am now 26. At that age is was very hard to motivate myself to keep on track and reach deadlines, a lot of guys at that age are forever out with friends and getting into all kinds of capers! I on the other hand was not, I was hugely motivated on making my Business work, I am now reaping the rewards whilst my friends are looking for work. I would like to share with you all, how I keep

With everything that’s going on in our daily lives, we regularly need to use some effective and proven motivation tips to get all our work and jobs done. We all at some time or other find ourselves in a rut where we have little motivation to get things done. We seem to lose our energy, focus and drive to get anything done, and instead just prefer to bury our heads under the duvet cover or sit in front of the TV taking in hour after hour of mindless trash. It could be that y

The old adage goes like this" health is wealth". It is indeed true in every sense. Although, in today's era; people have put it on the backbu er. People do not pay much attention to their health and concentrate more on meeting personal and professional commitments. This is the reason that health issues are more common in high profile professionals.

When developing a business plan or strategy, the most important aspect is acquiring new customers. Every company will require an effective sales organization and top sales managers in order to be successful. It's essential to put together a sales team that emphasizes both professionalism and value to their clients. This will put them on the right track to making a continual flow of sales while building revenue for the business. Value-Based Presentationsr

Dealing with uncertainty and change is an on-going topic of media and academic attention in these challenging times. What is mostly ignored in all this coverage is that, ultimately, change is the catalyst for innovation. Opportunities are everywhere, we just need to abandon our fear of uncertainty and reach out and grasp them. The scale of the impact of this economic downturn is historic. The good news is that the upturn is likely to be historic too. There is a pattern: disru

Were you once a successful, professional woman who had a significant status level and received adequate remuneration for your work? Have you re-located to a new country where the educational degree you worked so hard to achieve is neither recognized nor considered valid? As a result, have ...

One of the best ways to accomplish your goals in life is to motivate yourself to take action. The action triggers described in this article can get you going on whatever needs doing. As you apply these methods repeatedly you will develop empowering habits that can help you throughout life. Developing the Do It Now habit Useful habits can increase your effectiveness immensely. One of the best traits to develop is the Do It Now habit. This can get you started on a task even when you don't feel like working.

How to overcome negative thoughtsr How to overcome negative thoughts? Well first, I am sure that most of you have experienced a situation where you are overly excited about a certain goal and that you are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain that certain something, whatever it might be, but the people around you or are close to you seem to be very skeptical and downright non supportive. At first you might say to yourself "they're just over-thinking" but due to the massive amount of hardships you were going through, you eventually decide that they might just be right, right? WRONG!

Over time, and regardless of pay, hard working employees can become discouraged and/or unmotivated within their roles. Like any well operating machine, hard working employees require attention to ensure that they continue to operate at peak performance. Employees want their work to be appreciated, and to know that their role within the company is an important one. When management frequently acknowledges an employee’s efforts, it builds the employee’s morale which will hel

Oh no! It’s another one of those “F” words and there is definitely a negative connotation here. What does it mean to fail? Just what is failure? The dictionary says that failure is an instance, person or thing that proves unsuccessful; a nonperformance of something due, required or expected. We’ve set the mark, written the outline, followed a plan for achievement and it never happens. We call this failure. Did you know that our brain doesn’t recognize failure or suc

A new year begins with the opportunity to set and accomplish your goals. One question that may need some consideration: Do you need Insurance or Assurance in achieving your goal? First, we will define insurance and assurance. Afterwards, we will show how they relate to goal setting and goal achievement.

Dreams do come true as long as we can stay motivated in the face of setbacks. That´s where most of us get discouraged. So often, reality doesn’t measure up to expectations. We can have all these grand plans, whether it is buying a house, making improvements to your kitchen, or write that novel we’ve always dreamed of. When trying to get yourself psyched for a task, follow a few simple steps, and you’ll see yourself putting forth some real effort. 1. Know your limitations

In Chinese philosophy, there is the concept we know as yin and yang. Very simply put, it’s the idea that opposites only exist in relation to each other. The outer circle represents “everything”, while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies. Notice, they are not completely black or white, just as things in life are not completely black or white, and they cannot exist without each other. Here in the West we often think of Yin and Yang as being dualistic, masculine and feminine, but in the Tao they are seen as complementary and interdependent.r

There are several aspects of “retirement” that reek of defeat, but let’s look at the biggest culprits. We believe that retirement comes during the last part of life. Right? Why do we believe this? Why do we compartmentalize ourselves like that? We have been socially ...

"Failure-ism" is a word I invented to describe the belief that everything you do ultimately fails. You can recognize this flawed belief system in a person when they say things like, "I'm just a loser" and "Nothing I try ever works." Unfortunately, each of us has evidence to prove we fail. Some have struggled to make a relationship work yet ended up splitting. Many worked hard to get a promotion, and instead, were laid-off or fired. Every one of us has real-life stories of effort that failed.

Mobile phones and their advanced features have completely overwhelmed the world of technology. Gone are the days when you have to sit in front of computers and wait for the website to be open. Activities that used to be carried out on computers can now be performed in a mobile phone. From listening songs, to browsing the internet to making an online trade in international financial markets; having a smart device on your palm ensure everything mentioned above and a lot more. Life seems almost impossible without a cell phone and it has become our permanent companion.

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” rn By- Lou Holtz Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It's the crucial element in setting and attaining goal and research shows you can influence your own levels of motivation and self-control. So figure out what you want, power through the pain period, and start being who you want to be. Motivation is a theoretical construct used to explain be

Twenty Interesting Facts About Bob Marley 1. Bob Marley was a white Jamaican originally from Sussex, England, whose family claimed Syrian Jewish origins. 2. Marley was named Nesta Robert Marley. 3. A Jamaican immigration official suggested to Bob’s mom that “Nesta” sounded too much like a girl’s name. So they switched his name to Robert Nesta Marley 4. As a little kid, Bob had a knack for deeply spooking people by successfully predicting their futures by reading their

I am in love and it’s a matter of great excitement, joy and happiness for me. No doubt, I am flying in the air without wings. I am feeling so good that I want to share my joy with you and, therefore, invite you to join me in this adventure of self-love. I am deeply in love but with nobody except me and it’s true, though it may look strange to you. I love the person who is within my body. I am my own man, my own person, and my own lover. I am in harmony with my mind, heart and soul. I am truly and happily in love with my inner-self.

When caring for elderly or ill family members, the caregiver often ignores their own emotional and physical well being, putting their own hopes, dreams, goals and aspirations on hold. The MotivAct Group has added a customized "Mental Massage for the Caregiver" meditation/relaxation program to its portfolio of holistic wellness workshops.