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- Play Small Or Live Out Loud - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Gladys AndersonThe famous poem by Marianne Williamson makes me think about how often we bury our aspirations under a bushel of self-doubt, insecurity, fear and procrastination. When we shrink, minimize and deny our strengths, talents and God given abilities, we shortchange ourselves and the world. All of us ...
Views: 2019(1 vote) - Your Purpose And Potential - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Patrick Smith'Your potential is a treasure trove of possibilities - your life will surely prosper if you use it wisely.' The pursuit of education is predicated on the acceptance that a degree of ignorance already exists. You cannot be taught things that you already know - you can only be reminded that you ...
Views: 773 - Personal Success Strategies - Living Your Life On Purpose - What Is The Purpose Of Your Life? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonYou have a unique purpose. You're here for a very significant reason. When you know your purpose and live according to it, you'll experience the passion of living your purpose, and you'll have the greatest opportunity to have an impact on all humankind. When it comes to discovering your life ...
Views: 869 - Striking Out? Bat a Successful Homerun in Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you’ve honestly tried to reach your goals in life and have failed, then you need to take a long look at the game plan you've been using. Sometimes you have to adjust your footing so you can gain better traction in where you are right now and where you want to lead your life. Nobody ...
Views: 878 - Having It All: 7 Things You Must Know - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Stephanie RussellBoy, did I learn a valuable lesson. Your life can be exactly what you've always wanted it to be. I learned this lesson the hard way. In spite of spending years pouring over self help books and tapes, not so very long ago I was absolutely miserable. In a very short time I managed to turn my ...
Views: 2628 - THE FIVE C’S OF SUCCESSFUL REALITY REPAIR - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from William CottringerTHE FIVE C’S OF SUCCESSFUL REALITY REPAIR By Bill Cottringer There is a mighty roadblock in the way of successful reality repair—fixing broken realities (social problems, economy crises, wars) and creating new and better ones we want (equal access to and enjoyment of abundance and ...
Views: 857 - Ten Vitamins For Success - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Donald LoydOne of my goals is to make dreamers of people. I want you to see the possibilities available and opportunities you can create. I want you to succeed in business and in your personal life. I want you to feel the exhilaration and rush of success. Success means different things to different ...
Views: 2209 - Make Success an Everyday Pursuit - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Ralph MarstonSuccess is not something that happens to you. It is something you are. It starts in the morning when you get out of bed. It continues through every moment of the day. Success is built while you are waiting in traffic, during lunch, when you're walking the dog, sitting at your desk, running ...
Views: 2587 - DECREASING UNHAPPINESS TO INCREASE HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from William CottringerDECREASING UNHAPPINESS TO INCREASE HAPPINESS By Bill Cottringer “There is only one cause of unhappiness: the false beliefs you have in your head, beliefs so widespread, so commonly held, that it never occurs to you to question them.” ~Anthony de Mello. More and more people are ...
Views: 915 - Lessons In Peace: A Deer Without Fear - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Larry HochmanA chilly Friday morning. I go out to start the car. I see a deer in the front yard, not the backyard, where I'm accustomed to seeing them. This guys is BIG. A full rack of antlers. Looks very much like the alpha male of his group. There are only about fifty feet between him and me. The ...
Views: 914 - The "Power of Attraction" Without Action = Self Delusion - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Dale CalvertLet me be perfectly clear; I believe that when the mind determines exactly specifically what you want to accomplish that you do attract the people, situations, and opportunities to help that vision become a reality. I believe in the wisdom of the ages. “What the Mind can Conceive and ...
Views: 1571 - Boundaries And Balance In Life: Are You Forgetting the Future And Predicting The Past? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonQuestion: Do you suffer from already always living? The primary symptom is projecting the past onto the future. It’s assuming what has already happened to you before, will always happen again. So as a result, you stay stuck in repetitive patterns, and you live your life like a broken record, and ...
Views: 926 - What’s More Important To Achieve Greater Success: Thinking Or Doing? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseJesse is a big thinker. He is creative, perceptive, intuitive, and thoughtful. He’s always coming up with great ideas. He’s not afraid to think big and plan how to make a true difference in the world. Friends go to Jesse when they’re stuck because they know he’ll come up with bright ...
Views: 1058 - What's Wrong With Being Successful? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from J DIn today’s political arena, once again the topic of should we tax the rich to give more to the poor arises. Why shouldn’t the rich pay more taxes than the poor? They won’t miss that money. It won’t affect their standard of living. Why shouldn’t those with money ...
Views: 1972 - How Expectations Become Outcomes - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Jimmy RoosWe attract what we expect, period. Remember the time you went to attend an interview and you were confident you would do well. And guess what happened; you aced that interview! And again there were times you were less than confident about an exam or some other meeting, and again, the opposite ...
Views: 941 - In Defense Of Success - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Geoff FickeDuring a January 1980 television interview, then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stated, “No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions. He had money as well”. Our current times make this keen observation particularly relevant. We continually are bombarded ...
Views: 1234 - Total Success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Hayley WallaceWhether you are looking for success in business, relationships, family life, personal life or health, one major component is your level of wellness. Many people do not seem to realise there is a big difference between 'not being sick' and being 'truely well'. To put this into perspective if you ...
Views: 753 - The Art of Losing - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Darren StehleThere are at least two ways of understanding ‘losing’: 1. From a competitive viewpoint 2. From a creative viewpoint When losing is viewed in the world of competition, only the winner benefits; the winner gets the scholarship, the cash, the medals, the corporate sponsorship, and the ...
Views: 957 - Live Life According to Your Values - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2008 from Darren StehleWhat are your values for life? Just to get things started, here are my current top values and passions: 1. In a Loving Partnership 2. Joyful and at peace 3. Financially free and secure 4. Deep and meaningful friendships 5. World travel 6. A published writer 7. In excellent fitness and health 8. ...
Views: 1543 - Audacious Insights in Success & Wealth (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kris TabetandoThe following is an excerpt from the book "The Wealth in Questions: Audacious Insights in Success and Wealth" written by entrepreneur Kris Tabetando and published by Vonavo Media Group Inc. Now available at Amazon.com The questions we nurture in our mind bring the answers that we live in our ...
Views: 694 - Audacious Insights In Success & Wealth (Part 2) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Kris TabetandoThe following is an excerpt from the book "The Wealth in Questions: Audacious Insights in Success and Wealth" written by entrepreneur Kris Tabetando and published by Vonavo Media Group Inc. Now available at Amazon.com We often hear, "Curiosity killed the cat." Well, I see a lot of cats and ...
Views: 765 - 3 Types Of People, 1 Type Is Successful. What Kind of Person Are You And Why Should It Matter? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Miki StrongEver wonder why some people are successful? It could be the type of person you are. There are 3 types of people, and 1 of them is successful. Which one are you? There are those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who don't know what the heck ...
Views: 1792 - 10 New Year's Resolutions For a More Ethical, Ecological, Profitable, and Successful Business - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Shel HorowitzIn this age of business scandals, it's crucial to remember that businesses based on ethics and quality actually work better. With that in mind, here are ten easy resolutions to inspire your business to achieve a very profitable 2008. 1) I will base every aspect of my business on honesty, ...
Views: 1023 - Its Just Like Taking A Vacation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from vince palkoMany people dont understand how visualize or are confused how its done. Sometimes a metaphor is the simplest way to understand something. Take for instance Claude Bristol’s example in the book, “The Magic of Believing.” He writes … “All of you sometime in your ...
Views: 579 - Success: You Can’t Succeed Alone Because That is Not Success - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Mark BowserLet us suppose for just a moment that you could get to the mountaintop of success all by yourself. You have worked very hard and finally you have made it. You have reached the peak. Your success is secure. You have won the trophy. Something is not right though. It is too quiet. Where is ...
Views: 5478 - The Impact Of Support - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Stefanie ZizzoAs a coach, I work with many clients in transition. Some are transitioning to new careers or new environments, others new roles in work/life, and some new ways of being and doing. While changes like this can happen without help, they thrive when we have support. Support can mean different ...
Views: 933 - Make Refreshing Pauses - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Ellen MooreSometimes it's not possible to take as many vacations or breaks as you'd like. You know it helps to "get away" and incorporate some peace and quiet into your life, but it's often difficult to take as much time as you need. One way to work and live with less stress is to make deliberate use of ...
Views: 568 - You Inc. -Building And Then Running Your Life Like A Successful Corporation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Rick Gettle“You” Incorporated Building And Then Running Your Life Like A Successful Corporation (Excerpt from “The Science of Success Achievement Course”) © 2008 Rick Gettle Dividing Your Life Into Seven Departments: Research & Development, Finance, Administration, Production, Sales & Marketing, ...
Views: 2435 - Systemize Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Ted PayneWhen it comes to personal behaviour and getting your daily activities in harmony with your life goals, it is absolutely critical to have a system in place. Brain researchers claim that between 90-95% of all human behaviour is habitual which means we literally perform these activities without ...
Views: 805 - Is It Important To Have An Accurate View Of Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from William CottringerIs It Important To Have An Accurate View Of Reality? By Bill Cottringer “How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.” ~Abraham Lincoln. I suppose some people would pose slightly different versions of this title question: ...
Views: 1027 - GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED: - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from William CottringerGUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED: Maneuvering Through The Self-Improvement Overload “The more you know, the less you have to say.” ~Jim Rohn. I was very encouraged to read some recent research on the younger post-MTV consumer generation. The good news is that this younger generation is fed up with ...
Views: 1342 - Success and Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardTo ensure that you are making the very most of your life, you need to have a high degree of self confidence. Having confidence in yourself will greatly improve your life in every way. Feeling bad about yourself, on the other hand will lead to depression and a low quality of life. Unhappiness ...
Views: 1510 - Using No As A Stepping Stone To Yes - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from carol masonI grew up in Chappaqua, New York. Chappaqua is an affluent suburb twenty-five miles north of New York City where I was exposed to pretty much any opportunity you can think of. I was accustomed to the good things in life, and this made me desire to attain all of this and more when I became an ...
Views: 676 - The Road To Success In Marriage - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Susan DennyThe road to success can be can be very rocky no matter what area of your life you wish to succeed. Lily Tomlin (the actress) once said: “In Hollywood a marriage is a success if it outlasts milk!” Isn’t that the truth? We all say or think the same thing whenever there’s an announcement of a ...
Views: 982 - THE MORE PLAN B’S AND C’S THE BETTER! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from William CottringerYES…THE MORE PLAN B’S AND C’S THE BETTER! By Bill Cottringer “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” ~Henry David Thoreau. This is an interesting quote unless you have read an even more interesting one by Søren Kierkegaard. He maintained that “Life has to be lived ...
Views: 848 - How to Disagree without being Disagreable - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Susan HermanDisagreement is an unavoidable part of life. While at school or work we have to evaluate peers , offer alternatives to proposals and stand up for our opinions. In other areas of our personal life we must negotiate with friends, lovers, husbands parents and even obnoxious strangers. Many ...
Views: 1290 - Success, Just Another Word - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Trina NewbyI pray that someone reading this will take heed and put it into action. This little bit of information has put me on the road of true success! "I want to be successful"..... Success although a meaningful word is becoming just another word that people use to express their fantasy to become ...
Views: 1713 - Marci Shimoff - What Makes People Happy? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Liz ThompsonMarci Shimoff, one of the most successful self-help book authors for women, is the author of "Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul", "Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul", "Happy for No Reason", and is a contributing author of the highly successful book, "The Secret". Books aren't the only way ...
Views: 1473 - The Secret To Your Success - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Liz ThompsonAre the people around you more successful than you are? Have you ever wondered why some people have everything their heart desires while others are struggling? Psst... Let me tell you, it's The Secret. "A secret," you ask? No, it's not A secret; it's THE Secret. The Secret is something that has ...
Views: 761 - Have What You Have: A Surprise Key To Success - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Reggie OdomDo you think more about and appreciate what you have OR do you think and worry more about what you don't have? Your sense of having or not having greatly impacts your success. Looking at the truth of who you are is important to understanding how this works. Science has now caught up with a ...
Views: 729 - Creating Abundance And Giving Back - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Vincent j KellseyIn previous articles I have talked about balance, and the art of successful living. However to fully live a balanced, successful life there is one component that must be in place, and that is giving back, both to the world at large and to your local community. There are many ways to give, you ...
Views: 901 - The Art Of Successful Living - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Vincent j KellseyIf I were to ask you what it means to live successfully, what would your answer be? Success means different things to different people, but in general, most people would agree that to be physically healthy, have healthy relationships, and have enough money to live comfortably and not worry ...
Views: 2683(1 vote) - Balance And Success ...Is It One Or The Other? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Vincent j KellseyBalance and Success. It today's world it seems like the two words are mutually exclusive. How can we have success in society's terms and still find balance in our lives? Is it even possible? I have great news for you, the answer is yes! How do I know this? Because as a success coach and ...
Views: 948 - Undoing The Things In The Way Of Successful Reality Repair Rx - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from William CottringerUndoing The Things In The Way Of Successful Reality Repair Rx By Bill Cottringer “What we call reality is an agreement that people have arrived at to make life more livable.” ~Louise Nevelson. What life is all about is successful reality repair—fixing the realities we don’t like and ...
Views: 778 - Driving Higher Levels Of Performance On The Corporate Racetrack: Finish First - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Karla BrandauSince the first auto race in the United States took place in Evanston, Illinois in November of 1895, being the first to receive the checkered flag at the finish line signifying a win is the ultimate success. Finishing first causes heated competition in the racing world. Do you want to ...
Views: 740 - 10 Universal Principles Of Success - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Nkem EzeiloThis world is an amazing place. The principles you are about to discover are the ones I learned back in 1995 while still in medical school. I had never heard of such success ‘gurus’ as Napoleon Hill, Anthony Robbins, Wallace Wattles (heard about them for the first time in 2002). Yet ...
Views: 1810 - Action! Action! We Want Action! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Doreen AmatelliOn a recent vacation to Italy I noticed I was just like many other tourists, moving from one place to the next, from the airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the train, from the train to a bus or car, from a bus or car to a sightseeing location. Most of us put a lot of time, thought and ...
Views: 1411 - Transforming Your Communication Capabilities: Listening Tips - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Nancy KayeStep by Step You Move Ahead with your Communication Capabilities..... American Communication English TRAINING To Become A Confident Communicator Transforming Your Communication Capabilities: Listening Tips We've been communicating since we were born. So the tendency is to believe that we all ...
Views: 1002 - Personal & Professional Success Tip: "Knowledge is Power" is a crock! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanAn interesting question popped into my mind a couple of days ago while I was driving behind a flatbed truck carrying a brand new Jaguar X-Type. I thought; as it rests now, is that really a car? Until someone sits in the driver’s seat, turns on the ignition, puts it in gear and actually ...
Views: 1971 - Want To Achieve Success? Don’t Watch Your Gears - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from David JensenDuring the Tour de France in 2006, the commentators mentioned how one of the lead riders was looking down at his bike’s gears during a difficult leg of the race. At that point, the rider’s performance began to wane and he finished far behind the lead pack. His biggest problem was that he began ...
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