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Do necessary cleaning in December so that you begin the New Year 2018 with a clean mind, clean body, clean environment, clean thinking, clean conscious and a clean soul. Cleanliness attracts success and success brings happiness in life. The areas which need your special attention are: 1. Clean Your Mind

You may well have heard the old story about a peasant farmer who's only real possessions were a small plot of land and his old horse that worked the land. One day the horse disappeared and all the neighbours said how unlucky the man was. The man simply said 'we will see'. Not long after, the horse returned and brought a strong, beautiful, wild horse with it and all the neighbours told the man how fortunate he was. The man patiently replied, 'We will see.' One day the horse th

* Before I even write this piece, I know that I will ruffle some feathers. I know that this topic will polarise you, the reading audience. I'm okay with that. I'm okay with your opinion, as long as you're okay with mine. We don't have to agree with each other, merely listen and consider. Feel ...

Cynicism is the presumption that no one or anything should ever be trusted. Cynics suffer a gloomy outlook and a sarcastic tongue; they are the opposite of cheerfulness and respect. A cynical person is filled with bitte ess, speaks with malice, and suspects even the most honorable people. It comes from a suspicion that the future is bleak and everyone around you acts only out of self-interest. In short, cynicism is a perpetually distrustful attitude.

There are many ways to motivate your sales force, some more effective than others. But there are a few common motivators that are often used when setting up incentive programs that can have pretty severe, unintended consequences. Today, we’ll explore a few of these concepts and consider some of the negative side effects. The Stick This is one that a lot of sales managers don’t even realize they are using. While the sales person’s job may or may not be on the line, lots

I came home from a trip last week exhausted, burnt-to-a-crisp: Sleepy, achy, coffee-sodden, absolutely beat. I was toast. ?? A string of work-related travel, started at the beginning of October, had finally taken its toll. ?n? “Thank heaven for frozen pizza and West Wing reruns,” I said to myself, as I curled up on the couch with my husband on Friday evening. “I’ll relax tonight, do some restorative yoga tomorrow, take a good walk with the baby, cook a nice dinner, and be bac

To answer the question, “Who am I” requires you ask, “Where did I come from?” Many try to answer that question with a genealogical search. That only answers part of the question. A genealogical search may teach you about your ancestors but it does not tell you anything about your origin.

In a bobsled competition, the race often continues long after the winners have been declared and in some cases, the medals have been presented. Interestingly, despite this fact, I have never seen any of the remaining teams approach their runs with a nonchalant attitude. You can easily make the case that completing the race is a mere formality since the winners have already been declared. However, what I have observed instead are individuals pushing and racing with the ferocit

A “practical” career search won’t lead to an inspired outcome. I want you to have an inspired outcome. That’s because you have a calling inside you as bright as ten thousand shooting stars. You are not empty or misaligned or born in the wrong time. It’s not like the world doesn’t need exactly what you have to give us, and desperately, I might add. But you are searching with the wrong tools. You are looking for butterflies with a shovel and a pick axe. You probably

By definition, belief refers to a psychological state in which a person holds to a premise, or an idea, that he or she disce s to be true. Belief is similar to knowledge, but differentiated by a level of stronger confidence and perhaps even of faith. One of Plato’s early works defined knowledge as a person’s “justified true belief”, and this understanding has continued through the ages. You could say that belief is, simply put, knowledge that has been proven true according to

Good friend and business partner PH asked these questions:nn"How do you get out of a rut? Regain passion for your work? Get yourself up for each day? Have you thought about this? It happens to me often. I find it makes me miserable. I feel guilty and useless, because I tend to piss away the day. The only way I get back into it is to get on a good roll with a new project. But sometimes that takes too much time to happen."nnWhat can you say about this experience PH describes? T

Project management is a decision-driven enterprise, and while many of the required decisions are inconsequential, many more involve and affect people, resources, and the natural environment. Decisions of this type require careful thought, especially when conflicts between factors occur and the potential for risk arises. If a project manager is to make the sort of wise decisions that engender trust in stakeholders and adhere to the principle of doing no harm, working from a so

rnGoing out into the world and demanding it gives you everything you want takes one thing: courage. Courage is all about that attitude and confidence that seems to come naturally to some people while remaining scary and elusive to others. The courage to get out there and take what’s rightfully yours, what you deserve, is something that you just can’t learn—or can you? When we look at movies like “The Wizard of Oz,” we’re taught that courage isn’t just something

The wise men were changed from wanderers to worshippers. For the record, the wise men did not come to the manger, as is usually depicted in Christmas pageants, but the Bible does say that some time after the birth, they came to the home of Jesus. Their visit is a part of the birth of Jesus, so it is properly told and re-told during the Christmas season.

If you want to live a life that celebrates your gifts and fits you like silk…you might first have to lurch into brick walls or down blind alleys. Poet Galway Kinnell says, “And the first step, shall be to lose the way.” When I share this at workshops, participants gaze at their shoes. They don’t want to lose the way. They want to find their way. And they want to find their way, their way—and by five o’clock Eastern Standard Time. But that’s the slippery thing ab

A few years ago, a management and sales expert came up with what he considered a first-rate idea. With so many unhappy, lonely people in the world, he figured he could provide them with a little comfort and make money at the same time by offering them personalized, written advice on their problems. nn Since so many people have problems that are similar, he figured he could train his employees to write a quick paragraph or two of personalization, then fill up the rest of the l

Barbra Streisand sang in her portrayal of Fanny Bryce in Funny Girl? “People who like people are the luckiest people in the world.” Notice she did not sing, “People who are liked by other people are the luckiest people in the world.” Yet that is what many lonely people think. Barbra’s lesson is: You must like people first then they will like you. There are five realities of loneliness that every lonely person must come to terms with, and there are five actions you can take to overcome it. The Five Realities of Loneliness

I believe that a key aspect of successfully achieving our goals is knowing which goals to set in the first place. Expending energy toward goals over which we have no control and no influence is a waste of energy. But when we sharply focus our powerful mind on what we bring to our own job/work, our own relationships, our own health, and our own lives, then anything is possible! The focused energy of the human mind is unstoppable! Nothing can prevail against a determined will t

Loneliness ends when friendship begins, right? So, how do you go from all alone to all the friends you want and need? The solution, though not quick and easy, begins with you, within your own heart and mind. Here are five steps you must take to enter the friendship zone and create and maintain as many real friendships as you desire:

I receive many emails from people that basically ask the same question: How can I keep myself motivated long term? This seems to be quite a common dilemma for many people so I want to address it because it can be done! Here are my tips for staying motivated: Get motivated every day. Zig Ziglar was once confronted about being a “motivational speaker.” The guy said to him, “You guys come and get people hyped up and then you leave and the motivation goes away. It doesn’t last,

Do you know many people compulsively find themselves seeing the worst scenarios in situations they find themselves in? Do you know this leads to unnecessary amount of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, despair, depression, energy depletion, unhappiness, failed relationships, health concerns and more? Finally do you know this tendency is driven by subconscious negative beliefs? These negative beliefs can be readily erased leaving one feeling strong, resilient, confident, objectiv

You pray, not because you are a wimpy, helpless, crybaby who is so insecure you think you must depend on some invisible power in the sky to get you through the day. No, you pray because you have, or at least you desire, a personal relationship with God. You believe God lives and he is interested in your life. But more than that, you are convinced God wants a close relationship with you because he created you and he loves you.

Do you have someone around you who whines about the sun when it’s hot and then when it is winter he/she complains about the cold? Do you have a friend or relative who dumps their problems on you but they never attempt to change the way they think, speak or act? Some people feel so bad about their miserable lives they go out of their way to make other people feel miserable. They shoot down new ideas, scoff at big goals, and snicker at grand dreams.

Stress Management Tip #1: Remember What's Important. Define Your Priorities and Adjust Your Schedule to Reflect Your Values. No matter how frantic life gets, no matter how much frenzy seems to be present, the truly successful people are able to rise above the pandemonium and maintain their ...

Get Rid of Impatience FAST! By Dr. Ron Ross Nearly every serious mistake I have made in my life (and I’ve made many) was the result of my restless desire for change and stimulation. My impatience has cost me good jobs, financial opportunities, professional advancement, and more. Most of us at one time or another have quit too soon, or jumped before we should have, or took a bite of pizza before it had cooled off. It’s because we want to see some action, measure progress, stop the pain, or start the venture.

The quickest cure for loneliness is to find a friend. Like everything worthwhile, it is easier said than done. Lonely people need a few guiding principles in their pursuit of friendship. Here are five principles that will help you develop good friends. Principle No. 1: You must diversify your activities. Find a variety of ways to get involved with others: take your lunch break with someone new, join a group involved in playful activity, volunteer to meet some need you identify with, or join a study group. To make friends you have to get out of the rut you are in.

When God, through Moses, led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt some 4000 years ago, they complained about lack in the desert. Probably discomfort, too.nnIn Numbers chapter 13, the twelve men who explored the ‘land flowing with milk and honey’ had just returned to the camp. Ten of them were terrified by the magnitude of the task of taking over ‘the fortified cities inhabited by people stronger and more powerful than they were’.nnIn Nu 14:2, the Isr

You see, there are several Craigs. There's a scary thought. There's Craig the Business Dude. Craig the Exercise Guy. Craig the Coach, Teacher, Motivator, Mentor bloke. Craig the Philanthropist, who wants to do some good. Craig the Performer, who loves an audience. And then there's Craig the ...

If you are 65 plus then you are entering a new phase of your life which can either be more enjoyable or more miserable. Most people after reaching at this age group feel themselves miserable and worthless. They start losing interest in life and thus become victim of their own negative thoughts. Life is a beautiful gift of God and must be enjoyed gratefully and gracefully.

Week One:rnGet a creative idea and the slightest bit of encouragement and feel on top of the world, burning, singing, dancing, and feeling as though it all makes sense now and everything will come together. You are magnificent. You will be rich. Life is so beautiful. You will never be stopped. How could you have ever doubted? Week Two:rnGet a cancellation from a client or a form letter back from your proposal, query, or inquiry and feel the world is harsh, cruel, sick, and sc

Think Possibilities By Dr. Ron Ross Born in Ireland in 1884, child prodigy William Thomson was enrolled in Glasgow University at age ten. He became an accomplished mathematician, astronomer, chemist, and physicist who made a significant contribution to the laying of the transatlantic cable in 1858. His distinguished scientific career was confirmed when he was elected to the Royal Society where he served as its president. He was also known of as the First Baron Kelvin of Largs.

If you want to do something significant with your life, you are going to have to do some real thinking. The mission you have been given is too important to leave to irrational thoughts, emotion-filled guesswork or hasty judgments. Since you have been given a mission you also have the ability to fulfill that mission but before you do anything, THINK. Here is a five-step process for problem solving:

Wikipedia’s explanation of faith begins with this line: “Faith is belief in an idea that is unsupported or contradicted by evidence … largely reserved for concepts of religion.” Humbug. That’s not faith, that’s stupidity. Faith is not something for weak minds or emotional morons. True faith engages the mind, emotions and will for a confident anticipation of advantage.

Being motivated and having dreams for your future is very exciting! Dreamers are always around other dreamers that are EXCITED! Your dream needs to be fertilized each day by associating with others, who believe in themselves and have a dream. This is often difficult because we live in a predominantly negative, bellyaching society in which there are 95% more “dream stealers” than dreamers! Each step that you take forward in various areas of your life is justnanother step closer

No one likes to be miserable. Well, most people don't like it, anyway. Misery can make life unbearable. However, misery does serve a purpose. When you get through the misery and can take a step back from the situation, you will see that, through the misery, you have developed personal strength, ...

Hopefully, by now you know what Twitter is?rnTwitter is the Social Media platform where you get information very quickly in 160 characters or less. Your followers follow your Tweets while you receive Tweets from them.rnIt all happens at lightning speeds. In my opinion, there is no doubt that Twitter is seriously contributing to world-wide Attention Deficit Disorder or A.D.D.*rnIt seems that having a Bucket List is a world-wide phenomenon. Well, it’s a concept that is popula

So you have this awesome idea for something new that you just know that people would love. It could be an idea for a fantastic book (or even a whole series of books), an incredible movie, a unique and original video game, or an innovative invention that would make many people's lives easier and better. A Commonality All Ideas Share Whatever your idea may be, one truth applies to all of them: even if you have the greatest idea in the world it means nothing if you do not take a

Are you a "resolutionist?" My definition of a "resolutionist" is someone who sets resolutions for the new year and begins in a burst of energy and enthusiasm, but then fades by February. Or maybe after too many years of being a "resolutionist," you said, "why bother" and now you've just settled into a comfortable rut. If either of those examples describes you, here are some tips to avoid the biggest traps that get in the way of achieving any important goal. "Resolutionists,"

When it comes to creating and presenting a sales training session to develop your sales force, much planning is often involved to make sure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. A well-developed sales force not only helps put your company in the spotlight, but increases your bottom line as well. There are at least eight important keys you should consider when designing your sales training programs. Goal Setting Setting goals for your sales training is as important as

Manners of Personality By Ron Ross “An ugly personality destroys a pretty face.” Does that sound true to you? If so, allow me to introduce you to a few ugly personalities and make sure none describes you! The arrogant. The arrogant have a need to diminish others in a pitiful attempt to elevate themselves. It is rude to devalue other people just so you can feel superior. Self-confidence is a powerful and attractive personality trait but arrogance is repulsive and a sign of weakness.

This essay intends to talk about the various advantages that having a part-time job has for college students and the role these play in making a decision to whether work or not. These advantages will be broadly categorized into ‘Self-development’ and ‘Independence’. These broad contours are inter-related and deal with a number of sub-issues.rnLet us first analyse Self-development.rnAfter living in a protected environment during school, a person going to college gets l

Work on List Three By Dr. Ron Ross Everyone keeps three silent lists deep within their heart. The first is a list of the things we’ve done for which we are ashamed. For some of us it’s a long list: people we’ve disappointed, friends we’ve hurt, selfish things we’ve done, words we shouldn’t have spoken, places we should not have gone, temptations we should have withstood, etc.

Like the song by Linda Ronstadt, “a dream is a wish that your heart makes." To lose a dream is to die a little yourself. It means closing down the part of you that can soar above the reality of your current life to see new and exciting possibilities. nnnWhenever she walks down a street, a friend of mine notices details of architecture, shapes and colors. As a child she fantasized about being an interior designer, but her parents, Italian immigrants, discouraged her from

The following statements are for thought. 1- Changing your thoughts change your life. The statement “what we think we will become” or…” What we dwell on is what we move towards” are facts that give us vision / clarity / we feel it / so now we do it. Most people live in the “current reality state” this is everyone’s comfort zone. To move away from what we our used to and change our environment or habits puts us in a “limited state”. In this limited state we are stuck in uncha

There is great potential within you! Yet so many prefer to live only ordinary lives; to live as if each day has no importance and each year can pass without anything significant happening. Why are so many so content to live lives of quiet desperation? Two reasons: Why do so many people live lives of quiet desperation? First of all, most people do not actively seek meaning in life. They are content to let life happen to them rather than take the effort to make something meaningful out of each day or week or month.

8 Top Things That Destroy Motivation Feeling like you just can’t rise and climb uphill to reach your goal, or even walk at a leisurely pace along a flat path to get there? You, the college student, are embarking on a new world and have the weight of your shoulders bearing down on you. What are some of the things that are standing in your way? Here are 8 top things that destroy motivation and may be holding you back. 8 Top Things That Destroy Motivation 1. You don’t believ

Stress factors into our motivation more times than we may realize and in this way it can actually provides a positive in our lives. The common perception, and rightfully so, is that mental stress is bad for our health and in fact is viewed by some medical practitioners as an illness that can kill! Strangely enough however, is that using stress as a source of motivation can actually help us to increase our personal productivity. Here are 3 ways how using stress can actually le

I wake up with a jolt. My eyes are still shut but I have an awareness of light in the room. An abundance of it. Brilliant, almost blinding light. For a moment I'm not sure where I am, what time it is, or even what day it is. I can't really remember what I did last night. I'm guessing alcohol was ...

I have seen many young people who are very much interested in shaping their body with morning workouts. Also there are few fat people who are very eager to shed their weight from morning workouts. The only problem for both the category of people is, getting up early in the morning. Here are few morning workout motivation tips that will help to get up early in the morning. Feeling after the workout is one of the best workout motivation tips. You try for morning workout for the

Yogi Berra said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Well, while it’s entertaining, that advice won’t do much for you.nnSo how do you know which way to turn when you come to a fork in the road of life?nnSince that question could encompass such a wide range of challenges (or, better put, opportunities ), it might seem too complex to find one simplified answer.nn But I think there’s a way. In the hope that it will be useful for you, let me share with you w