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The best way to have an edge is to live on one.nn-- Donald J. Trump nnI’ve already written about complacency and how it can ruin your chances for success. It’s the same as being in a rut and deciding to stay there. That’s why I advise people to live on the edge. It’s the opposite of complacency; you have to learn to think on your feet.nn What is it to think on your feet? nnEver notice how your senses are heightened when you are in challenging situations? You're experi

A teaching from Hang Senn www.win-within.comnnThe woods outside were wreathed in a veil of mist and rain. The subtle aroma of the incense coupled with the tranquility of the tea room in which we sat set about inducing in me a state of utter calm. My mind became still and centered and my entire being seemed to be filled with the drumming of rainfall and the purity of water. nHang Sen sat observing me with a steady gaze that blended curiosity with a subtle form of compassion. n

21 EASY WAYS TO HAVE MORE PEACE OF MIND, HEART & SOUL BynBill Cottringe n A worthy growth goal and improvement strategy, which builds a valuable sense of general wellness that leads to more success, is to carry out an action plan to give your mind, heart and soul more peace. Hear are 21 ...

1. I am uniquely created by God for a specific purpose. God created only one model with my exact DNA. He specifically selected my parents, siblings, race, nationality, mental capacity, physical features and time in history. Like any responsible artist, architect, designer or inventor, God certainly had a precise purpose in mind before He went to all the trouble assembling me. 2. I use Jesus Christ as my role model.

Over the years the traits of successful people has been a topic of much discussion. All the great pioneers, entrepreneurs and entertainers of the world possess certain characteristics that have seen them achieve incredible success. But the good news is, these are success traits not just afforded to an exclusive group of people. They are not things that they were born with. They are things that can be easily developed by you, me and everyone else, if the drive and desire for s

When you look around at the people that you know have you ever noticed how some people are just naturally more successful than others? Some people say that those that are more successful in life are just a bit more lucky then those that seem to never get ahead. Then there are others that feel that these people are just born with a personality that makes them overachievers. Let me say that there is some truth to both ways of thinking, however if you're not so lucky and you we

The amazing success of the movie entitled “The Secret” was well deserved. It was well crafted and well marketed. More importantly, it provided inspiration and insight to many people that were in need of its message. That core message was, of course, that the Law of Attraction can be used to ...

BECOMING SINGLE-MINDEDnBy William Cottringer, Ph.D.nnnn“Self-consciousness creates the illusion that there is a separate self from the rest of reality. That would be the funniest mistake in the world if so many people weren’t so convinced that the illusion is really true.” ~ The author. ...

The definition of a person is not what he or she does for a living or even what they do in their leisure time. We are multi dimensional beings and no one thing defines us. I am not my job and my job is not my life. When is the last time you sat down to ask yourself, who am I? Does what I do ...

“There is no squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.” ~Christopher Morley. This article title is not a rhetorical question at all. In fact it might be one of the most important questions to ask and answer as we approach what some self-growth, human potential gurus suspect to be the dawn of a “new conscientious” in the on-going evolution of our civilization, at the important date of 2012.

In his poem The Road Not Taken Robert Frost compares Life to a road in the woods. . . . Some paths are clear and smooth; others are bumpy and filled with obstacles. While Frost's poem encourages us to be bold, to take risks, and to explore the unknown, the truth of the matter is that, no matter ...In his poem The Road Not Taken Robert Frost compares Life to a road in the woods. . . . Some paths are clear and smooth; others are bumpy and filled with obstacles.

You've heard the term "put your money where your mouth is", meaning back up what you say and don't just give out advice that you don't follow yourself, or spew an opinion that you can't or won't stand behind. However, I think there is a key word that needs to be replace in this phrase - money doesn't back up what you say; action does. Let me explain. With all the training and endeavors I've been a part of up to this point in my life, I've seen plenty of people so called "put

Recently I severed a business relationship that I once valued. It was not something that I did impetuously; on the contrary, I had been contemplating this move for quite some time. The delay was not in the deliberation, but in maintaining the hope that things would get better - which it didn't. At the heart of the matter were my deeply entrenched feelings of being used (i.e., taken advantage of).

The late author Isaac Bashevis Singer once wrote, "I don't think that people should get over being shy. It is a blessing in disguise. The shy person is the opposite of the aggressive person. Shy people are rarely the great sinners. They allow society to remain in peace." But is shyness confused with arrogance? Sometimes. In fact, shy people are frequently misunderstood.

Do you procrastinate? Does it seem like everything you try ends in failure? There’s a simple explanation for this. You can’t make a decision. And because you can’t make a decision you can’t succeed. n n Develop the habit of making decisions quickly. You think it’s hard to make decisions. The reason you find it so hard to make decisions is because you place too much focus on information over the facts, and you don’t have a clear plan for wha

Who is currently the best men's basketball coach in NCAA Division I? There are certainly quite a few candidates worth considering but any conversation on the subject has to include Tom Izzo of Michigan State University. Here are some of the things Coach Izzo has accomplished at MSU as of Spring 2011: - 364-146 Career Record (.714) - Four-Time National Coach of the Year - One NCAA Championship - 6 Big 10 Championships - 2 Big 10 Tou ament Championships - 6 Final 4 Appear

“He who doesn't accept the conditions of life sells his soul.” ~Charles Baudelaire. There are ten no-cause things I have found some people needlessly beat themselves up over. It just makes more sense to accept reality as it is with these particular things and move on to greener pastures worth mowing and watering. 1. Stop short-changing yourself for whatever seems to be the justification because there isn’t any. Everybody deserves abundance, well-being and a good life. If your ship hasn’t come in or no one is knocking at your door, build one right away (a ship or a door).

Success often eludes us. Even when we reach our desired destination, the joy of achievements is short-lived. Every time a person is asked, "When will you be successful?" the general response is, "Some time in the future." Rarely does someone confidently claim success today. The problem is ...

Whether you are going to be in a place where you are thinking about saving your grades or you just feel as though you need a bit of a boost as the semester wears on, you will find that one of the things that you can do to get your grades up and to keep them up is to read your materials before you go to class.

Where skills consider things we can “do”, individual personal attributes make reference to behaviours. That is when others can express your characteristics (according to what you do), for instance “Sue is kind hearted, warm and friendly”. “Peter is quite assertive” or “Roger is reserved”. They are terms which usually describe your behaviour. For this reason, to determine the qualities that best identify you, you'll have to inquire with good friends, family, and colleagues fo

“There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy and its only reward is that it’s easy.” ~Anonymous chooser. It seems like a lifetime ago that I wrote the book “You Can Have Your Cheese & Eat It Too, with all the clever ways to crack the ancient paradox of you can’t have your cake and eat it too. And every day since, I have grown into a much deeper understanding and appreciation of what the successful resolution of this major challenge actually means and involves.

MENTAL DEMONS By Bill Cottringe nn We humans have been given something that can be seen as a gift or a curse—the ability or the affliction of self consciousness. This is our unique characteristic that separates us from the rest of the things in our world. What are these mental demons ...

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” ~Robert McCloskey. You can’t understand some things, You may think you can, But you really can’t, Especially the why questions, Other people’s motivations, And the purpose of things; There is a clever way though, In living the answers, And doing a few simple things— Growing some patience, Thinking a little differently, Relaxing your expectations, And extending your time frame; In the meantime, be more generousr With your love and com

"Learn to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want." ~Anonymous nnnnMost people want to achieve success but it is important to be mindful that the definition of success may be different for each individual. In order to achieve what you want there are three important elements – attitude, actions and acknowledgements.nnnn Attitude nnnnThe first step is to assess your attitude and how it helps or hinders your achievements. If negative beliefs keep popping

Donald J. Trump is the very definition of the American success story. He has continually set new standards of excellence while expanding his interests nationally and internationally. Mr. Trump is personally involved in everything that his name represents. This commitment has made him the pre-eminent developer of quality real estate known around the world, and in all his endeavors the Trump gold standard is apparent. Get inspired and motivated today with 10 of the most popular Donald Trump quotes below. 1. "Everything in life is luck."

Be Contented, but not Complacencyr Be contented with what you have - that's the only thing we can do daily to have what we have! I am very satisfied with my life. I have (more than) enough to eat, 2 wardrobes of clothes which I try to wear till they all tear but they could last for years!

“He has the right to criticize who has the heart to help.” ~Abraham Lincoln. For as long as I can remember, there has always been a raging war inside me between the terrible twins within—head vs. heart. That is wrong and this is right. This will work out for the best and that won’t. I can ...

Do guys notice shy girls? Unfortunately, not as often as they notice the outgoing ones. Why is this? Perhaps a talkative girl gets the attention from guys for the same reason that the squeaky wheel gets the grease -- -- she draws more attention to herself. Of course the attention should be positive. On the other hand, shy girls often tend to blend in with the wallpaper. They need to do things that will garner them some positive attention from guys. Here are four tips that will help.

We all want to be, have and do better in life. The most over used phrase we all hear and use id "I'm sick and tired of being........" well you know the rest. A restless, un motivated and mundane life is much like the paint in a room. After you paint a room it looks clean, new and brings new energy and a fresh look. After a while the light fades the paint, you get tired of the same old look, the furniture no longer matches, it begins to peel and just looks bad. Many of people choose to live in this room instead of "repainting" it.

The power of passion is an amazing thing that can propel you to great heights if used correctly. Most of us associate this emotion with how we may feel to another, however it is also the 'force' behind many a person's great success. This emotion can and will increase both your patience and your personal productivity. These are two things you will need to call upon if achieving great success in any aspect of your life is a goal of yours. Let's break it down and see how your ow

It is the beginning of a new year and yet again so many people have made a lot of New year’s resolutions: I will eat healthier this year, I will go to gym more often, I will spend more time with my loved ones, I will start reading more, etc. I have been a spinning instructor for many years and I know from experience that the gyms are filled to capacity for the first two weeks of January, but by the end of January everything is back to normal and most of the new members go b

Theory That’s all well and good in practice, but how does it work in theory? It is not enough to know that a thing works: you should also understand how and why it works. The rules of the road, for example, exist to keep people safe, but it is acceptable to break the rules under certain ...

Beta blockers can provide some benefits in lessening the distressing physical symptoms of social anxiety, such as pounding heart,, shaking, sweaty palms, et cetera. It is possible that medication can even reduce some of the negative thoughts felt by anxiety sufferers, although this is not guaranteed. In some people, medication can ease depression as well as reducing anxiety. Beta-Blockers Work by blocking the beta-adrenergic receptors or the receptors on the distal neurons that are activated by noradrenaline.

What Causes Unhappiness? (And Why This Question is Important) BynBill Cottringe n“An unanswerable question: Are good vs. bad and fair vs. unfair dualistic, subjective judgments a human invention just to know one from the other, or do things actually have an innate positive vs. negative flavor ...

Greatness remains a birthright for every living human being. Your greatness is guaranteed and without question or negotiation. The capacity to dream is built in and grafted to everyone at the point of conception. This function is enabled more as you arrive on earth and become aware of what could be, possibilities and opportunities as well as potential obstacles that you face in the process called growth and experience. However, your ability to dream and guarantee of greatness is has equally opposing forces which seek to either delay, derail, destroy and mutilate your progress towards destiny.

Too Much Familiarity Can Breed Contempt Byr Bill Cottringer “Familiarity breeds contempt, for others at first, but then inwardly, contempt towards ourselves.” rn~Oli Anderson, Synchronesia: A Depressing Existential Novel.

Not too long ago while in my living room, I spied a wasp clinging to the window. Not liking wasps all that much I went over to see if he was on the outside or the inside of the window. As it was, he was trapped between the glass window and the window screen. He had obviously flown onto the ...

In the last few days, several people have asked me how I remain confident, motivated and cheerful despite all the negative news in the media. Today, more than at any time in my life, people are looking for ways to remain confident and find sources of inspiration. Following this simple 8 step ...

Is setting goals still valid in the 21st century? There is a lot of talk in the success industry about setting goals. The question is being posed around the validity of goal setting. Some people feel that goal setting is a waste of time and others feel that it is still valid as a tool for success. You can form your own opinion as to whether you think setting a goal is the way to achieve your dreams, but in my opinion there are pros and cons to every technique. Just because we have cars does not mean that there is no longer a place for a bicycle in our lives.

How Do You Get Rid of Negative Thoughts? By Bill Cottringe n“All negativity is an illusion created by the limited mind to protect and defend itself.” ~Ambika Wautersn n By now the power of “The Secret” is commonplace knowledge. Since you attract what you ask for, the real secret is ...

Do you truly desire to become wealthy? Are you sick and tired of all the hype and apparent false promises? Got the 'been there... done that...does not work' syndrome? Some self-professed web guru says, "Do this and you will, like me, be able to create a million dollar ecommerce income. Just ...

“O Lord! Unhappy is the man whom man can make unhappy.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. I have dealt with a lot of unhappy people during my 45-year career and I have been unhappy enough myself during my own roller-coaster ride in life to have experienced the top ten reasons causing unhappiness and their best commonsense cures from the trenches. Here goes: • Unhappiness Cause # 1: Wrong, dumb or silly beliefs that you can never prove anyway.

It's estimated that more than one-third (35 percent) of U.S. adults have a profile on a social networking site, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project's daily tracking survey of 2,251 adults. A more practical survey can be done just by thinking of the number of people you know who use these sites - starting with yourself. While many will legitimately use social networking sites for broadcasting, distribution, and communication purposes, more people are attempting to instigate and manage friendships online. Therein lies the problem.

THE FOUR CORNERSTONES OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE By Bill Cottringe nn There are very good reasons why marriage failure is such a widespread epidemic. The four cornerstones of a happy marriage represent life’s toughest tests; and they are not lessons most people are skilled at learning right off ...

So often people spend time reading a book, listening to an audio tape or going to a seminar and then never do anything with the information. If reading a diet book made you skinny or reading a business book made you rich self-help books would be not only more popular but also much more effective.

The use of a higher level vocabulary often causes problems for new students to a new subject area. Some authors use vocabulary to create a perception of expertise but this is not good if you want to send your message out to a wide audience. Some academic texts are set in a different historical context to the one we live in today and uses words that are no longer in regular use. Let us consider the following statement and see if we can make sense of the message the author is t

We all have the ability to make decisions that will determine the ultimate outcome and the achievement of our WHY in life! There is a very thin line between being a Winner or being a Loser. The Olympic Games are a great example of this statement. You could win a Gold Medal by beating your competitor by the tiniest one thousandth of a second! When you compare life to the Olympics, it is the same. You need to always maintain a “Winner’s Mindset” in order to attain your WHY in L

You have probably heard about self discipline before, but do you actually have it? This article examines the importance and development of self discipline in life.nnThe Temptation To Live An Undisciplined LifenIn today’s society we live in a world where temptations are everywhere. We have TV, video games and sports to ensure we never get bored.nnSo is it any wonder that people struggle to focus on their school work, their jobs or their relationships? After all, why should y

The Only Relationship Article You Will Ever Have To Read (Really) Byr Bill Cottringer “Good relationships are when your head, heart and hands agree most of the time and besides it doesn’t matter quite that much.” ~The author. Centuries of research would agree that relationships fail for three main reasons. You will probably want to find out these three reasons for three different reasons of your own: 1. You are starting a relationship and want to be smart and avoid preventable failure. 2.

When I was in the fourth grade, I was in the school play. It was mandatory and I hated it. Even though my part was playing a cheerleader and I had no lines, the thought of being in front of a group of people made me sick. Literally. I never made it to the actual performance, choosing rather to ...