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- The Universe is Your Dog - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Christine Kane“Start by becoming a pack leader in your own world and healing your own world, and the effects will ripple.” - Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer One of the fun assignments I like doing with clients is what I call “Mental Dress Up.” This is a game that you can play daily. It is designed to ...
Views: 1841 - The Purpose-Driven Business: 5 Simple Truths about Making Money from Your Calling - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Christine KaneDo you ever hear a deeper calling to step out and make an impact in this world? Have you created your own business because you know you want to make a difference? Are you living your life purpose in some way? If you answered YES to these questions, then you’re not alone. Six million people ...
Views: 1768 - The Sharp Edges of Expansion: Why Your Life Purpose Hurts Sometimes - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Christine KaneSomewhere along the way, we learn to avoid things that are uncomfortable. “Hey look at this,” we think. “If I just stay here in the middle – away from the sharp edges – then I don’t get too banged up.” Slowly, our passions and goals cease being about what we want to create or who we dream ...
Views: 1157 - Stop Being the Victim (You’re More Powerful than That!) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KanePaula is upleveling in a big way. Paula works in a male-dominated service industry setting where each person is responsible for his own business, but the group operates out of the same building. She is the only woman. Several months ago, Paula realized that she had to stop complaining ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - Overcoming Overwhelm: 5 Secrets to Peaceful Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneOverwhelm is one of the toughest things my clients face. No surprise, of course. Many entrepreneurs tend to have one thing in common: They’re creative types with lots of great ideas and a deep desire to be of service in the world. (If you’re reading this, you’re probably that ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - It Might Be Time to Take a Chance on Yourself If… - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneI love the Law of Attraction. I believe in it wholeheartedly. And you know what else I believe in? Taking action, and taking chances. This is not good news for some people. In fact, every time I give a retreat, or offer a new program, I hear from so many people who are scared to ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - Stop the Splatter! How to Reclaim Your Attention and Get More Done - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneHave you ever been at home all day when there’s nothing in the fridge? You open the door. You poke your head in. You hum a little tune and look around. You sigh. You grab a handful of pine nuts. You go back to your desk. About an hour later, you’re hungry. So you go back to the fridge ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - How to Be Wealthy Now (When You Wanna Get Rich Quick) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Christine KaneHere’s a question to ask yourself at random times: Am I getting? Or am I being? When it comes to new paradigms and big dreams, think about this: Getting somewhere is not an option. There is no there to get to. You gotta just be there. Experience the feelings and the sheer ...
Views: 1426 - How to Overcome Stage Fright - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Christine KaneI was backstage packing up the stuff in my dressing room. A woman knocked on the door and said, "Can I ask you something?" I invited her in. She asked me how long I had been performing. I told her. Then she said, "What I'd like to know is -- when did you get over stage fright?" (At ...
Views: 2738 - How to Get Over Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Christine Kane“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.” - Zig Ziglar Here’s one thing I’m pretty sure of: I’m pretty sure you don’t want to know “How to Get Over Criticism.” I’ll bet you’d prefer a guide called: “How to ...
Views: 1698 - How To Deal With A Bad Day - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Christine KaneLet’s face it. No matter how much progress we make, we’re still going to have “bad days.” You know the ones. When the old critical voices are milling about drinking martinis in your head. You try to send them all away with your favorite powerful affirmation, but only a few of them even ...
Views: 1247 - How to Be an Extreme Encourager - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Christine KaneMany years ago, when I first shared my dream of being a songwriter with one of my best friends, she knitted her brows and said, “Huh?” I can’t say I was deflated by all of the warnings that followed. After all, I had always been surrounded by this kind of “practical thinking.” In fact, I ...
Views: 2877 - The 7 Laws of Awareness that Make (or Break) Success - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine Kane“How is this even freakin possible?” the voice inside my head moaned as I faced a challenge in my business. “I’ve already done this.” What had I already done? Well, in the world-view of the tantrum-throwing teen-ager that sometimes takes up residence in my head, I had already grown. I ...
Views: 1144 - 9 Simple Solutions for Procrastinators - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine KanePeople who say that procrastination is about laziness are probably the same people who think that anorexia is about not eating enough. Procrastination isn’t about laziness. It’s about fear. It’s about perfectionism. It’s about overwhelm. We all experience it, and there are some tricks to ...
Views: 1202 - 9 Destructive Reasons We Cling to Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine Kane“Perfection is not when there is no more to add, but no more to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery A retired man once told me he loved going camping with his wife because camping showed her how simple ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - 6 Irresistible Reasons to Stop Explaining Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneJennifer’s parents didn’t approve of her choice to hire a coach now that her new business was up and running. Jennifer was expecting a long letter from them filled with judgments about her irresponsibility – first, with starting this “crazy” business and second, with paying someone for advice. ...
Views: 932 - 9 Maddeningly Common Myths about Living Your Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneLet’s face it. Many people do not succeed as they set out to follow their purpose and build a business based in their passion. There are two primary reasons for this: The first is that too many people rely solely on themselves to figure out the HOW. They try to go it alone, thinking that ...
Views: 1175 - 9 Immutable Laws of Not Taking Things Personally - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneDo you ever feel like you’re just way too sensitive? Do comments from other people sometimes knock the wind out of you? Girl, I totally understand! During my 15 years in the entertainment business, I had lots of experience learning how to not take things personally! Really though, ...
Views: 1545 - The 9 Skills Every Woman Should Master - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneThere’s a popular Esquire Magazine article called “75 Skills Every Man Should Master.” There’s stuff about baseball, neckties, and other things that most of the extraordinary men in my life could care the least about. It got me thinking about the happiest, coolest, most successful women I ...
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