Success Principles Articles

Have you ever wished you could just stand out above the crowd? Wished that you could be someone extraordinary or do something extraordinary, which will inspire others? Yearning for something that will give you the edge in your performance, something that will help you to be recognised by your peers as well as your superiors, something that will help you to really LEAP forward and upwards in life? All of us do, at least at some point in our lives. In order to find the essence

Today’s mantra: stay on target. Some days, you just wake up apathetic or discouraged, for what could be no reason at all. Oh sure, there’s always some reason, but it’s probably not at all what you think. I mean, there are so many blessings to count, so much goodness around but sometimes you just have to let yourself feel poopy for a little bit before you move on. It’s not that you’re unhappy or miserable with everything in your life.

rnAchieving financial success, especially on the internet, requires quick and meaningful action to be taken. This is to say that as internet business opportunities reveal themselves, and they will, it is up to the individual to act swiftly and decisively. Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that there is little room for day dreaming if you have aspirations of making it big online. In fact one of the biggest reasons the internet is such fertile grounds for small busine

Managing Life’s Five Great Illusions for Better Sports and Law Enforcement Performance. Byr Bill Cottringer As I have already mentioned in a previous article, performance in sports and law enforcement have a lot in common. For one thing, both require a healthy mixture of individuality and teamwork. And, they both require the best actions being based on the best immediate perception of situations based on past experience and future expectations. Moreover, they both require proper management of life’s 5 great illusions.

** Excerpt from "The Science of Getting Rich" ** Thought is the only power which can produce tangible riches from the Formless Substance. The stuff from which all things are made is a substance which thinks, and a thought of form in this substance produces the form.

Usually, the difference between success and failure is attempt! Courage is more important than ability, faith is more powerful than experience, and action produces far more than knowledge. Ironically, the majority of our daily actions require taking a risk; in fact, progress and risk are synonymous. Thus, we must not only develop the ability to take calculated risks, decide confidently, and act quickly, but to also realize that avoiding failures, listening to fears and doubts, practicing idleness, and being content with mediocrity is just as risky.

How to Get a Job in Today’s Marketplace Byr Bill Cottringer “People will try to tell you that all the great opportunities have been snapped up. In reality, the world changes every second, blowing new opportunities in all directions, including yours.” ~Ken Hakuta.

As we all know, IAS exams are very challenging and at times, it takes many attempts to clear these exams. They are a pre-requisite to gain entry into one of the most prestigious career options available to the youth of today. Therefore, there is stiff competition in this field, and student’s takes years to prepare for the IAS exams. These exams take place in stages, IAS prelims followed by IAS mains and finally the interview round. Those students who reach the interview rou

Living our purpose is the key to fulfillment. Creating both an inner and outer positive impact through living our life purpose will take you beyond what you might have seen as possible. When stepping into your purpose this way, you experience a depth of meaning and harmony. You become less afraid of outcome and more able to face difficult truths. You become this way because you are doing exactly what you are best able to do. Each and every one of us will not feel satisfied or

Game Plan For All Seasons Byr Bill Cottringer Psychology has one principle that can be applied to any interpersonal interaction to get the best results. This is the very fundamental principle of human behavior which recognizes that both our commonalities and our differences have to be understood and considered in our efforts to get the best results in what we are trying to do.

"The self-explorer, whether he wants to or not, becomes the explorer of everything else. He learns to see himself, but suddenly, provided he was honest, all the rest appears, and it is as rich as he was, and, as a final crowning, richer." — Elias Canetti, The Secret Heart of the Clock. Austrian novelist, philosopher

Over the years, I’ve been doing a lot more life coaching (which I absolutely LOVE) helping people over panic, anxiety, worry, fear and self-confidence challenges, along with a host of other emotional and mental challenges that keep you stuck and feeling alone. I used to think that getting things done was all “mind over matter”, but not now. You see, you already have inside of you all of the resources you need to get what you want, change what you want and be who you want.

"Before you say what you think, be sure you have." — Malcolm Forbes, past publisher of Forbes magazine Communication is both a symptom and a cause of organization performance problems. Over the years, we've heard hundreds of managers use communication as a vague catchall for every type of organization and team problem imaginable. Generally, the root cause of many "communication problems" was deeper than that.

A couple of years ago, I was standing in an unacceptably long line, waiting to pay for my purchase at a Borders. I counted ten people in front of me, six people behind me, one person working a register, and a manager who was fulfilling the role of disengaged observer. After paying for my purchase, I asked if I could have a word with him. He agreed. Anticipating a tirade, he began apologizing for his staffing shortage and then added the following: "You know, sir, I'm not actua

Resume and CV, i.e. curriculum vitae are the two terms frequently heard. One may wonder, what is the Difference between CV and Resume ? The words resume and CV are used in different ways worldwide. In USA, resume is a document shorter than a CV. If you are applying for any particular position, you are expected to write the information that can go up to one page only. You may have worked in different fields, but you should focus on the skills, experience and education that is

The hallmarks of the successful businessperson in our society have become action, deals, money, self-centeredness, excitement, distraction, overcoming, doing, and never resting. “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.” “Surely I am important. I received 120 e-mails yesterday.” “My two cell phones never stop ringing.” “I need an assistant for my assistant.” “My work is very serious. The family will just have to wait. After all, I am doing this for them, am I not?” The

Abilene Paradox (Part – 3) - How do we insulate ourselves from the bug? Madan Tripathy Welcome back. Glad to meet you again.r

Everyone does not aspire to earn a million dollars a year or to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. To some, success is not measured in dollars or titles or promotions; but in time with their families, health and happiness, or in making a difference in the lives of others. What does "success" mean to you? Does it mean making lots of money? Living in a big, beautiful home? Driving a fancy car? Wearing designer clothes? Or is success, to you, setting and reaching a goal that

A few weeks ago, when I asked you if we could have a private conversation - 'What two questions would you ask me?', many came back with the theme being around mindset, belief and confidence, and how can you think differently to have greater success within your business. I was reminded of an article I had written last year after sitting in on a Mastermind Call with Rich Schefren of Strategic Profits, who is very highly respected in his work with entrepreneurs in the area of T

Discipline yourself to do what you know you need to do to be the very best in your field.nnPerhaps the best definition of self discipline is this: "Self discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not." It is easy to do something when you feel like it. It’s when you don’t feel like it and you force yourself to do it anyway that you move your life and career onto the fast track.nnWhat decisions do you

The days of selling are over. We can no longer afford it, neither financially nor personally. It is time to take a trip to the Land of In-Between. The old times of spiritual escapism - leaving the family, leaving the "world" - no longer serve. The newer times of immersing oneself so completely in worldly pursuits and feeling torn apart by one's twin natures, must be come to terms with, and left behind also.

Thinking Away the CrapnBy Bill Cottringe nn“Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap. Getting from page four to page five is more important than spending three weeks getting page four perfect.” n~Alan Dean Foster. I am not going to apologize for ...

At my youngest daughter's sixth birthday party, a five-year-old boy hit her on the head. Asked to apologize, he politely refused: "Mr. Clemmer, I don't apologize unless I see teeth marks or blood." Many managers don't realize the problems they're creating unless they see the teeth marks or blood on those with whom they work. The most insensitive managers are those who lack good feedback systems and refuse to seek input on how to improve their own performance.

Much has been written about the power of positive thinking. But to fully harness your power to succeed, you need to be careful to avoid the common mistake of underestimating the influence of NEGATIVE thinking. Thinking positively and thinking negatively exert the same form of influence over our lives: that is, we bring about what we think about. To apply positive thought-power, visualize success by “drawing” in your imagination a mental image of yourself succeeding. This

Just finished watching the movie Peaceful Warrior. (If you haven’t seen it, go grab a copy at the DVD store. It’s one you’ll want to see more than once). In the movie, Dan, the main character, has a very busy life. He’s a young college student and athlete, bound for the Olympics, he trains hard, plays hard and gets good grades. A certain feeling of uneasiness comes over him about his life, something he’s never had before.

When you view life as a journey, you start to realise that you do not have to repeat your limiting or negative patterns. You start to look at how you make decisions and how you take your Self forward. You start to teach your Self that holding the true nature of who you are – which is successful – is the main condition for your engagement at all levels.

If you are trying to get a job, or a better job, your chances of doing so will be greatly enhanced by the experience and education you place on your resume, but the "soft" skills that you demonstrate will distinguish and differentiate you from the gluttony of competitors who are vying for the same job. But what are those skills? Apparently, in spite of the flood of resumes that employers are receiving during a time when the market is saturated with job seekers, they are not as happy with their prospects as you might think. This is according to a comprehensive survey conducted by Randa

Elite athletes, business people and leaders all use visualization to succeed. In fact, everyone has probably used visualization or guided imagery in their business and personal lives at one point or another. So, what is it? Visualization is practicing or previewing your future performance by ...

“Just like in a race or game of chess, you must position yourself to make the right move. By being in the right place rnat the right time, you can dramatically increase your chances for success in any endeavor.” In the spring of 1940, Winston Churchill was asked to lead Great Britain in its defense against Germany. Few could argue that Churchill was the right person for the job. He later wrote, “I felt as if I were walking with destiny, and that all my past life had bee

Now I have to say at the start of this column that I can’t stand gardening. (That little fact is just for my wife as I know she reads my articles.) A little while back we moved into our new home and over the following months the other houses were built and subsequently more people moved into our ...

Planning should help you map your goals so they include not only what you are trying to accomplish, but also the bad things you want to prevent from happening, as well as the existing good things that you want to keep from disappearing. To do this, you must consider the bigger picture. The ...

7 SURE BUILDING-BLOCKS OF SUCCESS Byr Bill Cottringer “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.” ~ Bill Gates.

When asked the secret of their business success, both Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey have said, "Business Intuition". Business intution??? Some of the wealthiest people in the world have said that their success is based on something as airy-fairy, new-agey, and clearly un-scientific as "Intuition"??? Interesting… Well, it my experience intuition is the most important guide we have for making decisions that are going to improve our lives. Intuition is something that is always

The Banking Sector has gained immense popularity not only in India, but all over the world. With the opening of numerous private sector and public sector banks, there is a huge vacancy for bank personnel. Many autonomous organizations have been set up, which help in the recruiting of bank personnel’s on a large scale. Various exams and interviews are conducted to recruit individuals for various posts in banks. These exams are very tough to clear and cover a huge syllabus. H

Do you dream of starting your own business doing work you love? Have you been laid off or are you contemplating leaving a job? Have you always wanted to operate a portable dog washing service? Maybe you want to bake cookies that put Mrs. Fields to shame or you dream of owning your own 60's themed diner.

Trust: The # 1 Issue In Living, Relating, Working & Even Sleeping. BynBill Cottringe n“Trust is the secular version of religious faith and faith is the growing belief and comfort in the truth and certainty of something you can’t see or otherwise prove.” ~The author. Why is trust such an ...

Many areas of self-discipline could be discussed for young kids. This article deals with role modeling suitable behavior for both adults and kids, understanding child development and age appropriate behavior, and developing a hypothesis. Role Modeling Appropriate Behavior in AdultsrnAs parents and teachers, one of the most efficient methods of dealing with suitable behavior would be to model the preferred behavior. Verbal and social support helps kids recognize specific behav

The Paucity Paradigm Byr Bill Cottringer “Usually the first problems you solve with the new paradigm are the ones that were unsolvable with the old paradigm.” ~Joel A. Barker.

THE UNNECESSARY SUFFERING PART OF NECESSARY SUFFERINGnBy Bill Cottringe n“Anything, anything would be better than this agony of mind, this creeping pain that gnaws and fumbles and caresses one and never hurts quite enough.” ~Jean Paul Sartre. Life involves a certain amount of painful, ...

Two Tantamount Truths Byr Bill Cottringer “Conscience is no more than the dead speaking to us.” ~Jim Caroll

Lets take a little recap of the information in the first three articles in this series. We have learned: 1.) Article writing is a great foundation for building 'Name Recognition' for you 2.) Blogging gives you a platform for offering good information 3.) eNewsletters help build a list of people interested in what you have to say 4.) eBooks are a super viral technique for getting your name and work 'out there' on the Internet There are many other techniques for building trust. Using these methods will open doors that you did not even know where there.

The world of modeling is very glossy and this is the easiest way to become a popular personality in very little time. Mostly girls and boys want to become models, they like this field and desirous to joint it. But they have no more information how they get started their modeling career. The career of model is like a business in which you have to give your full attention to their work. If you will ignore your work and waste your time then remembered, you can never become a sup

One of the biggest concerns for every employer is deciding who gets higher priority – the employee or the customer. Some employers believe that if the employees are given higher priority, business will be lost as less attention will be given to customers. Others believe if customers are given higher priority, employees will feel neglected and quit, ultimately leading to the company failing.rn Although this may appear to be a lose-lose situation, there is a right choice –

I felt an immediacy about being in the remote Amazon jungle where I stayed with the headhunting Shuar tribe. I felt the same thing last summer when I stayed in a remote, primitive village in Malawi, Africa's poorest country. Both places called me to a presence that I don't usually experience here in my cushy life in Pennsylvania. Those treks and others taught me a lot about being in the "zone" of presence - personally and professionally.

A dubious consulting industry and "profession" has developed, claiming to provide "change management" services. Those two words make about as much sense together as "holy war", "non-working mother", "mandatory option", and "political principles". Many of the books, models, theories, and "processes" on change have come from staff support people, consultants, or academics who've never built a business or led an organization. "Change management" comes from the same dangerously s

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIPnBy Bill Cottringe n n“A leader is a dealer in hope.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte. And so the opening question is when have we needed hope more than today, if it is just help to be more optimistic in seeing past the ornery information overload that is burying us all? ...

Everyone has the ability to concentrate – sometimes; while playing your guitar or piano or during a spellbinder of a movie - total concentration. However, at other times your thoughts are scattered and your mind races from one thing to another. This is especially frustrating for a writer. ...

Prepare for your testrnThe finals season is not only the most challenging time for students but stressful as well. Regardless of whether you’re attending high school, college or graduate school, all students can relate. This is the period when students load up on their caffeine, are sleep deprived and spend countless hours at the library. Preparation is vital at this point, but you have to develop a system that will ensure you ace the exams.rnBelow are 5 useful study tips f

Forgive me – but I couldn't resist. While writing this post on mental fitness and a positive attitude, I felt compelled to throw in some inspirational quotes. Not only were they super relevant, but also because they’ve helped me greatly in my life, and ultimately, they are the distilled knowledge and experience of some great people who we all would like to emulate one way or another – and we can all only learn from them.

How would you like to know that you could go about improving your memory for people’s names by probably 40 or 50% simply by learning a few simple tips? You can — by using a simple procedure used by Napoleon the third, nephew of the great Napoleon. He boasted that even with all his duties as ...