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- How to Relax and Recharge Completely - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Mariano JaucoIf I had permitted my failures, or what seemed to me at the time a lack of success, to discourage me, I cannot see any way in which I would ever have made progress. - Calvin Coolidge, 1872-1933, 30th President of the United States _____ Regular relaxation is essential for a long life ...
Views: 1475 - Using Stumbling Blocks as Stepping Stones - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Mariano JaucoStrength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader _____ Everyone makes mistakes and the busier you are, the more mistakes you will make. The only question is “How well and how effectively do ...
Views: 1207 - What is Your Ideal Vision? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Mariano JaucoWhat is Your Ideal Vision What is your ideal vision of the very best person you could possibly become? How would you behave each day if you were already that person? Asking yourself these questions and then living your life consistent with the answers is the first step to creating yourself in ...
Views: 2404 - The 5 Laws of Compensation - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Mariano JaucoThe only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future. - Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer _____ 1. You Get What You Give Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his essay, “Compensation,” wrote that each person is compensated in like manner for that which he or she ...
Views: 1128 - The Magic of Solitude and Peacefulness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Mariano JaucoThe most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller, 1880-1968, American Blind/Deaf Author and Lecturer _____ The greatest men and women of all ages have practiced solitude regularly. They learned how to use silence to ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Using Your Inner Guidance System - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“ Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson _______ You have incredible powers of mind and emotions that give you timely and accurate feedback in every area of your life. In this post, you learn how to “tune in” to yourself so you can make the right ...
Views: 1403 - Here Are Four Steps to a Super Attiude - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass…it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” -Unknown _____ Decide How to React It is not what happens to you that counts. It is how you react to what happens to you, especially when you have unexpected problems of any kind. In this ...
Views: 1272 - How to Strive for Dignity, Class and Style - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Be the Change You Want to See in Your Lifetime…” - Mariano M. Jauco _____ Increase Your Dignity and Respect I recently read a story about a person named Jim Rohn, who is probably the classiest business teacher on the planet. Jim is in his 70′s and has spoken to millions around the ...
Views: 1722 - How to Achieve Your Own Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Life has its own hidden forces which you can only discover by living.” - Soren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish Philosopher _____ Achieving your own happiness is the best measure of how well you are living your life and enjoying your relationships. You can learn how to be happier ...
Views: 1891 - How to Move Upward and Onward - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer _____ Don’t Sell Yourself Short It’s not what you have but what you do with what you have that will determine your success or failure. Abraham Maslow, the great ...
Views: 1284 - The Ultimate Keys to Charisma - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“The secret of being boring is to say everything.” - Voltaire, 1694-1778, French Writer and Philosopher _____ There is a close association between personal charisma and success in life. Probably 85 percent of your success and happiness will come from your relationships and interactions ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - Here Are Three Questions to Ask for Lifelong Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“You can have anything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want.” -Zig Ziglar __ You already have everything you need to create a wonderful life for yourself. You know everything you need to know to be your own best friend, a gentle guide, a teacher and a ...
Views: 1425 - The New and Improved Mental Diet - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but they’re really not. They’re companions – the hero and the sidekick.” -Laurence Shames ______ One of the most powerful personal programming activities you can engage in is positive self-talk. Be your own cheerleader and talk to ...
Views: 1753 - Handling Difficulties – It’s All a State of Mind! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” - Og Mandino, 1923-1996, American Motivational Author and Speaker _____ Together, we have embarked upon a path designed to help you identify your purpose in life. For some, this task can be quite ...
Views: 1194 - Our Legacy – A Tool for Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding” - Kahlil Gibran, 1883-1931, Lebanese Poet and Novelist“ _____ There’s an old saying that goes, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” The same is true of personal ...
Views: 1547 - What Can You Do When Success is Small? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Desire is the Starting Point of All Achievement” - Napoleon Hill ______ Pop Quiz: Can success be sped up? Is there an antidote to slow outcomes despite arduous planning and actions taken? What is the secret for seeing huge results right now?! I get versions of these questions ...
Views: 1104 - Personal Philosophy is Like the Set of the Sail - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Mariano JaucoInspiration of the Day “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney, 1901-1966, American Film Producer/Director/Animator _____ We have all experienced the blowing winds of disappointment, despair, and heartbreak. Why, then, would each of us, in our own ...
Views: 1579 - 11 Things More Important Than Capital - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Mariano JaucoInspiration of the Day “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” - Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader _____ When starting any enterprise or business, whether it is full-time or part-time, we all know the value of ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - What is Your Ideal Self and Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Mariano JaucoInspiration for the Day “The only thing even in this world are the number of hours in a day. The difference in winning or losing is what you do with those hours.” -Woody Hayes _____ Your self-concept is made up of three parts, each of which affects each of the others. Understanding these ...
Views: 3512 - Crawling Out of the Cracks – Choosing to be Powerful - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Mariano JaucoInspiration for the Day “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - 12 Ways to Get People to Want to Do Business With You - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Mariano JaucoI like to think of myself as an amiable guy, but I wouldn’t claim to be charismatic. Charismatic is an adjective I would apply to someone like Jay Leno or Tony Robbins. Bill Clinton is supposed to be very charismatic. I know die-hard conservatives who changed their views about him after speaking ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Take Charge: Five Actions to Kickstart Your Finances in the New Year - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Mariano JaucoBuild momentum with positive action The new year is a great time to establish positive habits that build momentum toward your goals. Actions you take on your financial situation will contribute to a strong foundation for this year as well as the long term. And even when many things feel out ...
Views: 1361 - Selling – Is this you? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Mariano JaucoSelling is stressful, and can be downright discouraging I bet when you started your company you dreamed of freedom, being your own boss and big bountiful earnings. And my guess is you didn’t spend much time wondering how to get clients and polish up your sales skills! So often, my clients ...
Views: 1774 - Why is Change So Difficult for Us - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Mariano JaucoWhy is change so difficult for some of us? For me, it’s usually fear of the unknown or feeling safe with the status quo. For others, it might be feeling comfortable with the familiar or being satisfied with who they are. The reality is we are constantly changing for better or worse. The ...
Views: 2169 - One of the Major Keys to Success - Empowerment - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Mariano JaucoEmpowerment allows you to act and react to the world around you on your terms. Once that is realized success is yours, and it cannot be taken away! A powerful statement wouldn’t you say! It is even a more powerful reality! Think about the successful people in your life, what makes them ...
Views: 1355 - Assertiveness: The Art of Getting Your Way Nicely - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Mariano Jauco“If we value independence, if we are disturbed by the growing conformity of knowledge, of values, of attitudes, which our present system induces, then we may wish to set up conditions of learning which make for uniqueness, for self-direction, and for self-initiated learning.” - Carl ...
Views: 2392 - What to Expect in a Life Coaching Session - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Mariano JaucoMany people find themselves in need of someone who can present unbiased advice from time to time. Personal friends or relations are not always a great alternative for supplying you with good counsel because regardless of their fondness for you their experience might not be adequate for giving ...
Views: 5538 - The Key Steps to Publishing Success - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Mariano JaucoEven if your best friend owns a top publishing company, giving you an immediate "in," this does not guarantee publishing success. First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to ...
Views: 1472 - My Life Coach Will Ignite the True Potential Within You - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Mariano JaucoDo you feel like your life has been more stressful? Your dreams and goals unfulfilled? Sometimes it takes a gentle nudge in the right direction and other times a serious shove is required. At times life is not easy, and some scholars will tell you it is not meant to be; it is through the ...
Views: 2043 - Managing Depression - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Mariano JaucoMillions of people suffer from a depressive illness. They thought that depression is just a normal occurrence in their lives, which will go away after a short while. They just haven’t realized how serious depression can be. Did you know that words related to depression have been searched ...
Views: 2172 - Do Not Confuse Assertiveness With Aggressiveness - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Mariano Jauco“Assertiveness is not what you do, it’s who you are!” - Shakti Gawain There is a big difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. Assertiveness is a way of living where you get the most out of life without someone telling you how to do it. This simple means: You do not need to be ...
Views: 1806(2 votes) - Improve Your Self Confidence - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Mariano JaucoHave you ever wished that you could simply go to a store and say, “I’d like a pound of self-confidence , please?” Tell me where to purchase and for sure a long stretch of people leads to this store! So what then is self-confidence? How can we get it if we need a bottomless supply? This ...
Views: 1532 - How to Increase Website Traffic - 3 Methods of Advertising Online - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Mariano JaucoThere are different methods to getting more traffic to your website or blog. So which is the best METHOD? In this post I am going to touch on three methods of increasing traffic. Why do websites fail? One of the main reasons why many online businesses fail is due to the lack of TRAFFIC! ...
Views: 1327 - How to Structure Short-Term Goals for Long-Term Success - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Mariano JaucoThis month we'll delve deeper into the goal-setting process by working on specific exercises to help you structure your goal, along with a goal chart that will help you track your progress. In general terms, short-term goals are goals you can reach in one year or less. Long-term goals are ones ...
Views: 5585 - Secret Number 1 - Be Aware - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from Mariano JaucoThe first secret to success and prosperity is BE AWARE. Be aware of your creative power, as you are a creative being. Be aware of your choices, because they do affect your results. Be aware of your conscious thoughts, as they are just like seeds that you plant in the ground. They are the ...
Views: 1307 - Now Is The Time To Take Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Mariano JaucoTime is fleeting. It does not seem to last as long as we would like it to last. Although it may seem like yesterday you were raising your children, those years have passed and now they are raising their own children. But, before you let any more time slip pass, start thinking of your ...
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