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- Hypnosis for Writer’s Block - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Steve G. JonesIf you suffer from writer’s block it can feel extremely frustrating. When writing is your profession getting writer’s block can be detrimental to your income, but even if you only write for the pleasure of it writer’s block can be difficult to deal with. Writer’s block can make you feel like ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - 7 Keys of High Tech Start-up Success - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieFounder and CTO of Pringit.com, Muhammad Nasrullah shares how he has kept his high tech start-up afloat and booming. Good ideas might seem to be the most challenging aspect of start-up success but getting it up and running and revving up to booming depends on attracting and building up the right ...
Views: 2047 - Are You Threatened By Other People’s Success? - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Mike RobbinsMay 16, 2013 (For this week’s audio podcast, click here.) How do you feel when you see or hear about the success of others? While it may depend on who it is, what they’ve accomplished, and how you’re feeling about your own life at the time – if you’re anything like me, you may have some ...
Views: 2047 - You Can Choose To Be Chosen – Chose WOW - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Rob WhiteIf you’ve not been chosen to live a life of WOW – you can choose to be chosen. WOW is my acronym for: Wonderfully Obsessed with Winning. For me, this is a confidence builder; it’s an expression of wonder that motivates me to think higher. When I speak WOW with enthusiasm, the word opens my ...
Views: 2046(3 votes) - ***Creating Infinite Possibilities - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MA“Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson There is a tendency when catastrophic events happen for ...
Views: 2044(1 vote) - A Short "Tribute" to the "late and great" Ayrton Senna, perhaps the Fastest and Greatest Racing Driver of them all! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig LockWe share what we know, so that we all may grow." A SHORT "TRIBUTE" TO AYRTON SENNA: LIFE AT THE LIMIT Submitter's Note: Craig is currently "working" on a new manuscript, a "real labour of love" titled 'INSIDE THE MIND OF A GRAND PRIX CHAMPION, where we'll take a look inside the head, ...
Views: 2043(3 votes) - Success Built On Common Sense - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from William CottringerSuccess Built On Common Sense By Bill Cottringer “Common sense is the simple knack of seeing something the way it is and doing something the way it should be done.” ~Mark Twain. Is it just my imagination or is common sense being bred out of the human gene pool entirely? Some ...
Views: 2037 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Susan Winter - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self-awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Susan Winter. This is someone who is a professional love and life mentor who is based in New York. Searching In the beginning of 2013, ...
Views: 2036 - 'As a Man Thinketh' by James Allen (from Inspirational Books - Part Two) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'As a Man Thinketh' by James Allen (from Inspirational Books - Part Two) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (Key words): Success, James Allen, Mind, Mindpower, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Motivation, Inspiration, Inspirational Books (enough there now) Web ...
Views: 2035 - "You are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with." - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Paul Oliver O'Leary"You are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with." - Jim Rohn Ever find yourself sitting at a table with a group of friends having a chat about how you’d love to be rich, or just have enough money to pay the bills? Most often the rest of the people at the table are in the ...
Views: 2031(1 vote) - Finding Your Passion - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2008 from Susan Del GattoFinding your passion takes meditating thoughts and honesty. The rewards that you reap are happiness, exhilaration and contentment in finding the meaning of your life. There is a natural balance created within the world and we need every person and their gifts and skills that they were given ...
Views: 2031 - YOUR SOURCE – YOU! You are more powerful than you realize! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSUCCESS BLESSING B: Beginnings are the source and our source is the beginning of something great if we nurture it, letting it flow and develop. L: Live in the thoughts that will lift you up and watch your life be more meaningful, worthwhile and satisfactory. E: Everything has a source and ...
Views: 2031 - A Story of Forgiveness: The Legacy of Amy Biehl - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Story of Forgiveness: The Legacy of Amy Biehl Submitted by: Craig Lock Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at newbooksbycraiglock.wordpress.com Craig's blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Change - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMAN“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin to Winnie-the-Pooh If you’ve ever gone to a reunion, high school or other, or run into someone you haven’t seen since childhood, did it occur to ...
Views: 2028(4 votes) - Breaking the Patterns - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaWe all struggle. It is a matter of fact. And we do so because we resist. We resist accepting some of the people, elements, circumstances or events that take place in our lives. We refuse to acknowledge them as part of our creation sent to us to learn our lessons and to move on in the ...We all ...
Views: 2026 - Top 03 Inventors Who Have Changed The World - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikOf course, there are many more than just three inventors who have made our culture and society what it was today. It all started with the wheel, or with language, or perhaps with the first ape-like who started walking on two feet. Where it all started is hard to say. What we can tell something ...
Views: 2025 - Vertical Coffins Spotted In San Francisco. Why Is This Man Dancing? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from elizabeth cassidyMy storytelling father always seemed to be able to hold our collective breaths with his tales of ghosts and the undead. You knew how effective his scary stories were by the number of under the bed inspections that were held in our house. I’m sure my mother appreciated it since my father ...
Views: 2025(2 votes) - Mirror of Self Reflection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsMirror of self reflection Age creeps up on us all slowly stripping away our youth then one day we look into the mirror and the body does not seem to match the sparkle in the eyes anymore. Then we begin to look over our shoulder at our past and think I wonder what would have happened or what ...
Views: 2024 - A Two-year Old Provides Us Metaphors to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Glenda GibbsYesterday I shared my time with Benson, who is two. We were out doors where he has a big backyard to play in, a couple of Cocker Spaniels to play with – though he has little time for them as he’s more interested in duplicating his father’s actions. Benson grabbed my hand and led me to the ‘big ...
Views: 2023(1 vote) - How to Write an Effective Speech - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesOnce you’ve received the official notice that you are the keynote speaker it’s time to prepare for your speech. One of the biggest challenges is deciding how to get started. Too many presenters wait until the last minute to put their speech on paper. Even seasoned speakers can fall into this ...
Views: 2019(3 votes) - Maintaining a Correct Frame of Mind - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from cedric riceLet me clarify exactly what I mean when I talk about a correct frame of mind. When I say correct frame of mind I am referring to whatever frame of mind that it takes to help you get through a bad situation. A correct frame of mind has to be positive. I have heard of stories of people who were ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - Two Ears, One Mouth - Why Is That? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JWhy is that we have two ears and one mouth? Quite an interesting phenomena, isn't it? It's definitely something to ponder. I'm sure there is some really good scientific reason for it, but I can only tell you what I was told when I was growing up: God gave us two ears and one mouth so ...
Views: 2011(3 votes) - 52 Life Lessons I Learned From My Daddy - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Amy JonesNo matter where we are in life, young or old, wealthy or wanting, healthy or not, each and every one of us has a life-changing event. For some, there may be only one or two life-changing events. For others, there may be multiple life-changing events — each with their own lesson, challenge, ...
Views: 2009 - The 5 Most Powerful Sources of Inspiration - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Team AfroTo have the best life available you need Knowledge, Love and Inspiration. As you acquire Knowledge you can learn to do things for yourself and for others that make your life and the world a better place. With Love you can do these things with compassion, caring and humility. With Inspiration ...
Views: 2008 - You ARE Unique and Have Special Talents! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Karin VoloMost people are their own worst critic, unfortunately. We have an inner dialogue with ourselves that is continually judging, criticizing, comparing, and putting down anything that you do. Sometimes we are aware of this but mostly the dialogue is running on autopilot. Often it’s the only voice ...
Views: 2003(3 votes) - Law of Attraction Tip - There is No Economic Crisis! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carol kingAt first glance this may seem like a naive even ignorant statement to make when you consider that it is virtually impossible to view any media content without being bombarded with the idea that the world is in the grip of a crisis and that we must take precautions and be frugal with our money ...
Views: 2001 - What Does Your Presence Reveal? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Carol Harris-FikeIs this the color "the beach you are" reveals? Did you expect your beach to show up as white, tan, or black, and it showed up orange to others? What happened? Our "beach" shows up as who we are as a total being. Our presence is the whole of us... not just what we say. It is what we feel in our ...
Views: 1998 - HEALTH WEALTH SUCCESS BLESSINGS: May you be blessed with Health, Wealth, Success - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHEALTH B: Blessing your health and the health of your loved ones and all humanity is one of the best things you can do. Blessing yourself and others will make you feel better, and you will make a positive contribution to your well-being and those around you. L: Living it up or lazing away the ...
Views: 1996 - Lessons from a Pilot's Daughter – Part One - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Barbara KellyBoth my father and my grandfather were pilots in the US Air Force. My early childhood was spent in the company of flight suits, airplanes, men in uniform, pictures of men in uniform, pictures of airplanes, model airplanes and just about every accoutrement of flight available. My father retired ...
Views: 1994(3 votes) - Global Unity Or Global Insanity - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Global Unity Or Global Insanity Article Author: Geela Submitted by : Craig Lock (and shared with permission) Article Copyright: Geela Web site: http://www.geela.com Article URL: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/d/g/global-unity-or-insanity.s... Submitter’s Web ...
Views: 1991 - Inspirational Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Willie HortonIt only takes one person to believe. That statement is littered across so many texts, over so many centuries - from spiritual literature, to the chronicles of the great explorers and inventors, to the field of professional sport. That belief may sometimes be described as single-mindedness, ...
Views: 1989(5 votes) - Start Small. Finish Big. It’s that Simple. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from elizabeth cassidyHow many of you slipped in behind the steering wheel of your parents’ car for the first time and just drove away? Okay, maybe a few of you. But how many of you ended up denting a fender and then had a lot of explaining to do? How many of you sat down in the first grade and wrote a best selling ...
Views: 1989 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Simon Rose - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Simon Rose. This is someone who originates from Australia and now travels the world teaching courses with his wife Evette. The Blog In ...
Views: 1987 - MAN IS THE AUTHOR AND CREATOR OF HIS DESTINY - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma-IS OUR BELIEF BASED ON TRUE FAITH THAT WE SHALL BECOME GREAT AND IF WE HELP OTHERS IMBIBE GREATNESS TOO THIS ERA SHALL DEFINITELY TRANSFORM -OUR SANKALPA OR RESOLVE TO TRANSFORM THIS ERA SHALL DEFINITELY GET FULFILLED. Our lives are influenced by circumstances a great deal. The mind ...
Views: 1984 - Cheating on Your Diet - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Cory HollyMany nutrition experts actually promote a lifestyle of dietary cheating as a means of release, provided it is controlled, planned and monitored. Others say not to get hung up on the right and wrong of nutrition, that food is just fuel for the fire, and that ultimately, it’s just not that ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Check Your Assumptions - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneEvery time that we approach a problem, in any walk of life, we bring to bear assumptions that limit our ability to conceive fresh solutions. Our experiences condition us to see any new situation in terms of situations we have seen before. We make assumptions unconsciously and put things into a ...
Views: 1980 - How to End Your Creative Block - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyFor the past three weeks, I've been experiencing writers block. Previously, inspiration had been flowing. It was a beautiful experience. Ideas fell neatly into place, difficult concepts were easily expressed, and I had words! I was living in the land of milk and honey. Then one day I woke up ...
Views: 1978 - Working as a Life Coach – My Journey by Susan Watson - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonIntroduction Life Coaching has changed my life and I know that it can do the same for others. It gets you back on track, offers you that chance in life to achieve your dreams and ambitions and give you that opportunity to set yourself ‘personal goals’ to keep you motivated and excited about the ...
Views: 1977 - Steve Daines Views - The Second Amendment and Gun Control - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Steve DainesThe Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, as put forth in the Bill of Rights, protects the right of the people to own and bear arms. It is my firm belief that law abiding American citizens have the right to possess and bear arms. This is a fundamental Constitutional right and is ...
Views: 1976(2 votes) - Poop On My New Book - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Leah GuyFor me, the New Year always offers a sense of hope and excitement. Some say it’s just another day, and that it is, but whether it is just a mental state, or an energetic vibration from collective consciousness, there’s something unique about this time of year. I’m tempted to offer some ...
Views: 1975 - Spring, Rebirth, Easter and the Natural Self - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Alice GardnerI hear they are having a good sugaring season in Vermont this year! The sap rises up through the maple trees after being underground all winter with the first warm sunny days of spring. It splashes generously into buckets and pipelines, and then onto breakfast, feeding us sweet-loving humans ...
Views: 1975 - SUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN: You can make it happen. Here’s how. - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN There is a proverb that gives a warning: This is an accident waiting to happen. A dangerous situation has been created and it is inevitable that an accident will happen, sooner or later. Let’s reverse this idea and let us do all the things that will lead on to success. ...
Views: 1972 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Vijay Rana - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self-awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from, and one of those people is Vijay Rana. This is someone who is based in England and he is a healer/therapist. Emotional Build-up Towards the end of 2014, I was ...
Views: 1971 - Shrinky's Guide to Happiness: The Wise Old Man at the End of the World - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Glenn BergerMany years ago, when I was searching for the answer to life, I thought I’d find it by going to the end of the world. That was the instruction I found in all the stories. You climbed the mountain, found the guy with the long beard, and he’d give you the secret. You’d come down a changed man, ...
Views: 1970 - A Better Relationship in a Week - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from William CottringerA Better Relationship in a Week By Bill Cottringer No matter how good or bad your present relationship is it can always be better with minimal planning, effort, and cost. And in this economy that is a pretty good deal! Here is a very practical and easy way to have a better ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - Question Your Way to Success - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Robert AffolterI've come to believe that we are intelligent. By that I mean that part of us is part of a creative intelligence that created the universe. That intelligent part of us is the source of true inspiration. It is the source of major achievement because it gives us the vision of our heart's ...
Views: 1968(4 votes) - Feed Your Beautiful Life - The Top Three Tactics For Nourishing Your Joy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHow are you feeling today? Me, I'm tired. As a result, I need more than my usual daily mini-breaks. Today it's time for a heavy dose of tender loving care. Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. The mind reasons that it's silly to take a bath, ...
Views: 1965 - What Is The Moral of Your Story? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from William CottringerWhat Is The Moral of Your Story? By Bill Cottringer “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson. The answer to this intriguing title question ...
Views: 1964 - BeSimply…Autumn Skye Morrison - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Suzanne Toro“She” arrived at a small boutique in the lower Gibson’s, located on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. It was a cool and crisp evening and the sun was beginning to set. The store, Costal Creativity, welcomed “She” and “He” in and presented itself as a playful stage for the creations of ...
Views: 1960 - Dare To Do Your Best - See It Big, But Keep It Simple - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from George Graham Jr.SEE IT BIG, BUT KEEP IT SIMPLE By George M. Graham Jr. A wise man once taught me a great principle to utilize when I was confronted with an apparent overwhelming obstacle in my life. He told me that I needed to “see it big, but keep it simple.” By endeavoring to heed his advice in several ...
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