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Developing Your Personality, Presence, Magnetism, And Relationship Skills

BUILDING YOUR PERSONALITY, PRESENCE, MAGNETISM And Relationship Skills FOR GREATER SUCCESS, AND TO MORE EFFECTIVELY ATTRACT, INFLUENCE,INTEREST, STIMULATE, ENTHUSE, WIN OVER AND LEAD OTHERS By Rick Gettle © 2004 Article Excerpt From The Book “Successercising” www.successercising.com Your Success In Selling Yourself And Your Ideas To Others Is Based 98% On Your Personality And Only 2% On Your Product Knowledge Some people have so much personality, presence and magnetism t

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Clear your mind

It's so incredibly easy to become overwhelmed by everything that we have to get done in any given day. Apart from our work itself, we are bombarded with emails, phone calls and smses that demand our attention. It's as if we have to juggle 10 plates at the same time and when we get the phone call that our child is sick

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5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You

One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in several different variations is about which martial art an individual should study. Generally which martial art, and more importantly which school to choose are fundamental decisions someone should make. My answer is usually something along ...

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The Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine That Could “The Little Engine That Could.” is one of those marvelous children’s stories that stays with you. I’m 74 years old and still, to this today, when faced with difficulties, I often find myself remembering a picture of the little engine chugging down the mountain saying, “I knew I could, I knew I could.” The story first appeared in 1930. There have been many versions through the 80 years.

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Discipline vs. Punishment

The following scenarios are examples of what some parents are in the habit of saying to thier children: “Do as I say or you’ll get a spanking.” “Be quiet or I’ll smack you.” “If you bring home another F, I’ll pull out the paddle.” “Say you’re sorry, young man, or I’ll have you scrub the ...

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Who Says You Can't Change?

Who is in control of you? Well, if you're not accepting responsibility for your life or what happens in it, it isn't you! In order for you to really create the life you want, then you have to accept responsibility for everything that happens in it. If you accept responsibility for something and want to change it, then your mind will start developing a plan of action. So if you want your significant other to show you more love and appreciation, then accept responsibility for making this happen and you will then make the necessary changes to get more love and appreciation.

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Finding Words That Work in Business

We all face difficult conversations in the workplace: criticism from our boss, a conflict with a client, a co-worker we find irritating, a subordinate who submits incomplete work -- all might entail a conversation we do not look forward to having. When we anticipate that an interaction might be complicated, there are steps we can take to engage with the other person in ways that are more likely to be satisfying. Handling Difficult Conversations We might think about this in three stages: preparing for the conversation, having it, and then learning from it afterward.

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How To Get What You Want!

Have you ever wondered how people get what they want? I mean people who consistently get what they want, you know the ones that others call lucky or fortunate or think that they have some unfair advantage over others. Whatever others think, I am sure you are wondering how they can do this. I'll give you a hint: "The first step to getting what you want out of life is this: decide what you want." - Ben Stein To be truly happy and appreciative of what you get out of life, then you need to know what you want.

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Perfection: What Is It And Why Do People Struggle With It?

What is perfection? Have you ever researched its meaning? For a word that creates such a challenge for people and can ruin lives, it isn’t very perfect! Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines it as, “broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness.” It then goes on to discuss its earliest known definition, which comes from Aristotle and his book Delta of the Metaphysics. Aristotle describes it in “three shades of one meaning:” 1)Which is complete- which contains all the requisite parts; 2)Which is good that nothing of the kind could be better; 3)Which has attained its purpose

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Too Close for Comfort: Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT Recognizing the Signs of an Unhealthy Attachment to a Relationship authored by John D. Moore, Ph.D., co-founder of http://www.mychicagotherapist.com In this article:rn· Exposing the problem of Relational Dependency. rn· Examining the unhealthy attachment style of a controlling person. rn· The Obsessive Love Wheel as part of Obsessive Relational Progression. rn· Summary: Working towards change. Dan has a problem. "I just got dumped again", he admits with a hint of embarrassment in his voice.

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Equality in a Relationship

A relationship should be based on equality. In relationship without equality one partner tries to control the other. Many fall into the trap of believing that their partner loves them because she or he says so. They become blind to the fact that their partner controls them through jealousy, ...

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***NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BEING RIGHT

MOST LIKELY, your first reaction to hearing this lie is, “Boy, do I know someone who believes that!” If we are being honest with ourselves, though, we all have a knee-jerk reaction to find the jerk “out there” who’s responsible for any given problem before a finger can possibly be pointed at ourselves. We automatically look outward for the source of the problem when it comes to assigning blame.

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7 Keys to a Happy Life

This article is taken from my recently published book Earth Wisdom http://www.wholelifegym.com/spiritual_books.htmnn1. Do not act in order to receive a payoff.nnThis is what is causing much of our discomfort as individuals and a society. As soon as you act with the purpose of receiving something, you have removed love from the act. The goal is to act as if all your needs are met, then all your thinking and behavior comes from a different perspective. You also find that you ac

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By Casey Markham
Socio-Economic Issues and Drug Abuse

Socio-economic issues and drug use are linked in a number of ways, but probably not in all the ways that most people would think based upon media concerning drug use. Whatever the causes may be, it's clear that addiction is a clinical disease that can affect any one at any time – regardless of race, economic standing or social background. However, there are a set of specific socio-economic circumstances that make people more susceptible to experiment with and eventually bec

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By Nancy Peske
Self Help Book Structure: How to Take Your Reader on a Journey

Whether you self-publish your book or seek a book publishing contract, writing a self-help book will boost your credibility and visibility as an expert. Why not give it a try? To get started writing your book, use the basic structure of a great self-help book. This structure will take your reader on a self-help journey from problem to solution: 1. A definition of the problem the reader is facing, with reassurance that this book can address that problem (covered in the introdu

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Sex With the Ex: Should You?

SEX WITH YOUR EX: SHOULD YOU? When Is Sleeping with a Former Partner a Bad Idea? Copyright © 2009 By: John D. Moore www.mychicagotherapist.com Six months ago, you discovered that the “love of your life” was sleeping around with others, causing you to dump the jerk like yesterday’s trash. Perhaps something else happened, such as the sudden realization that you were taking on massive debt due to your ex’s financial irresponsibility. Or maybe you decided to kick the scoundrel to the curb because the person was abusive.

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By Rachel Davina-Clark
Religion and Alcohol Consumption

For thousands of years, alcohol has been steeped in mystery and symbolism, eventually working its way into the very fabric of cults and early religions. One of the oldest methods of purposefully altering a person's conscious state, consumption of alcohol as a means of enlightenment, ceremony or entertainment has been a part of human culture for as long as history has been recorded, and possibly longer than that. But as societies developed over time and religions grew, alcohol

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By Mike Hartley
The Effects of Drug Addiction on Marriage

Addiction and alcoholism in a marriage is one of the most destructive forces a relationship can endure. This is especially true if only one partner has a problem. And while relationships based upon drug use do exist – such as those often depicted in Hollywood – they generally end badly for both parties. Addiction or alcoholism can occur before or after a marriage, but whatever the case may be the marriage is almost certainly doomed to fail unless the addicted individual g

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5 Steps tT Create A Spiritual Retreat

Step One: Determine Your Intention for a Retreat In order to obtain the greatest benefit from your retreat, determine your needs. Take a week or up to a month, to get clear on what you want to accomplish with your retreat. Below is a list of the most common reasons for retreat. 1.Rejuvenate ...

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FAITH AND WISDOM

Faith and wisdom are profoundly intertwined; faith provides the solid root for wisdom’s growth and wisdom nourishes the soil in which faith can grow. They are inseparable and necessary to each other, conjoined twins. For any number of problems an aspirant or seeker on the path will encounter along the way, the doubts and confusion which spring up spontaneously in a lack of clarity, the remedy is often to be discovered in deeper faith, the trust that God who knows the beginnin

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Magic Formula for living a life that is filled with joy and happiness, peace and success

Many years ago I heard a talk by one of the greatest, most dynamic speakers I have experienced. His name is Skip Ross and his talk was on dynamic living. This article will describe for you the main points of this talk. These points describe in brief a magic formula for living the perfect life. Dynamic living is a life that is filled with joy and happiness all the time: Free from fear, free from worry, continually in the process of accomplishing worthwhile goals, well adjusted in life’s six major areas which include business, home, social, physical, mental and spiritual.

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By Greg GiesenOfficial Guide
Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for Meaningful Moments...and...Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for the M

Inspired by the 9/11 tragedy, Giesen’s book provides 200 thought-provoking questions about our lives, our dreams, and about the people that matter the most to us. This book will take you on a powerful journey through your precious life and bring you to a greater appreciation of who you are, where you have been and where you are headed. In addition to the insightful self-reflection this book offers, Creating Authenticity can be used to stimulate authentic and meaningful conv

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Igniting Imagination with Nellie Jacobs

Creativity Consultant Nellie Jacobs, an award-winning artist and best-selling author, jumpstarts the process of self-examination to help you explore the world of possibilities, mine your resources, recognize opportunities and achieve your fullest potential.

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Commanding Wealth

Site devoted to the work of Asara Lovejoy the author of "The One Command" and the developer of the Commanding Wealth Seminars. Free and fee based materials.

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Conari Press

Conari Press publishes books on topics ranging from personal growth, spirituality, and relationships to women's issues, parenting, health, and social issues. Our mission is to publish quality books that will make a difference in people's lives -- how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to one another.

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The Gentle Way Book

The site contains two sample chapters of The Gentle Way, Articles featured in regional, national, and international magazines, videos, free weekly newsletters with questions about today's topics from around the world, a weekly blog with success stories, and much more!

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Home Remedies

Home remedies and natural cures for dozens of common health conditions. Get free homeopathic and natural remedies ebooks!

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The MindTech Principles

The MindTech Principles: Solving the Self-Help Paradox is one of the most comprehensive self-growth manuals available today.

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STAR JOU EY

Complete product and information center for Star Journey system. E-book, Online Symbol Set, for getting insights quickly online, membership with many features, inspiratio Star Beams and news blog, featured companies, artists exhibiting in gateway galleries in Star Journey (SL)

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Loving Your Long Distance Relationships

My name is Stephen Blake, and I am the author of the best selling Loving Your Long Distance Relationship series of relationship advice paperbacks and E-Books on long distance relationships & romance.

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Michelle Payton, Ph.D., D.C.H., Author

Michelle Payton, Ph.D., D.C.H., Empatherapist, Mind Over Matter Healing--Author, Ph.D./Doctorate Hypnotherapy, Self Hypnosis, Accupressure/Hypno, Birth Mix Patterns Personality Assessing (using Astrology, Numerology, Birth Order), Master NLP/Neuro-Linguistic Programming, EFT/Emotional Freedom Tech., Past Life Regression, +

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Play Piano Like a PRO!

FAST, EASY and PROVEN - (Beginner to PRO) - Piano Lessons... That Will Have YOUR FINGERS "FLYING" Across the KEYS! "Here's How to Play Rock, Pop, Blues, R&B, Cocktail and 'Smooth Jazz' Piano EASILY... with FUN!"

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Are You Ready to Succeed?

Based on the course Creativity and Personal Mastery that Prof. Srikumar Rao teaches at the Columbia Business School and Long Island University, "Are You Ready to Succeed?" provides readers the tools to effect fundamental life changes and find inner peace.

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Soul & Survival

Soul & Survival is dedicated to explaining the nature of human behavior and the link between our facial structure and social survival. Author Grant Bentley describes stress and repeating life themes and the irrefutable link between our face and our lives. A free online facial analysis wizard is also available.

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Discovery Hub | Learn How To Do It Yourself With My DIY Guide

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Back 40 Books

Books on self-help, spirituality, green living, self-reliance, music CDs and downloads

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