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- Starting a business and keeping motivation along the way - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Josh OlswangerStarting a business of any shape, size or form, takes an enormous amount of patience, perseverance, passion, and motivation. Most business owners got started in business because they took their passion and found a way that they could make money utilizing it as well. As some saw this success ...
Views: 1083 - Starting Big- 5 Steps to Making It Real - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Dawn ShulerSome time ago, I went through an exercise from a great article online from Meredith Eisenberg, "The Reverse Funnel - How to Dream BIG and Start Small." It's basically a product development/marketing exercise to get you thinking differently about your products and programs flow. Long story ...
Views: 669 - Starting of with great first impression!! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Shohrat ShankarWhile the process of interviewing depends largely on the independent approach of the interviewer, there are few things that would make an immediate impact in case if you were to follow the same. Here are some handy tips on how you could make the interviewer think about giving you an upper ...
Views: 1190 - Start…stop. Start…stop: Why can’t I finish a project? or The Dilemma of the Visionary - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinVisionaries aren’t just “people with lots of ideas.” Rather, a visionary’s brain has an astounding ability to make sense of seemingly millions of complex associations at lightning speed, working and reworking the puzzle of an uncountable number of infinitesimal factors, and seeing possibilities ...
Views: 1226 - Stay Fit For Life: Take A Daily Trust Walk - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Reggie OdomTrust is an issue for most of us. We are required to learn lessons of trust in order to move confidently forward in our lives, to step into our greatness, to have the impact we are meant to have and to experience the joy of living that is our birthright. There are three major elements of the ...
Views: 1286 - Stay Motivated At Work - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleNO RAISE + NO PROMOTION = NO MOTIVATION As companies continue to announce layoffs, operating losses and even salary reductions, what can employees do to stay motivated at work? A lot of my clients work at fast moving, high growth companies. They've come to expect annual raises, be ...
Views: 808 - Stay Motivated With 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Sherman JosephKeeping yourself motivated in leadership should not be something that you only do when the Spirit moves you. It is something that should be an ongoing process that includes every facet of your life: your mental attitude, physical well-being and appearance, work atmosphere, and your relationships ...
Views: 905 - Stay Prepared for your Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Robert ComraddBe Prepared for your Opportunity In 2007, I applied for an electronic technician job and a year later, they finally respond with a call. It was the Department of Transportation. They wanted me to come to the Dallas office for an interview. My goals had already changed. I spent years ...
Views: 925 - Staying Motivated in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Dave KahleOne of my Ezine subscribers recently sent me this question: "I really struggle with the highs and lows of field sales. Most days I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders. In this economy, especially, it's difficult to stay positive. Any suggestions?" This is one of those rarely ...
Views: 1168 - Staying Motivated in Your Space - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI write a lot about motivation because its something I’m always struggling to capture and hang onto myself; and its elusive nature interests me. I’ve talked about various ways of looking at and trying to capture motivation; and some work better than others at different times in different ...
Views: 1415 - Staying Motivated When You Feel Like Giving Up - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Michael FehlauerAuthor Lynn Anderson tells the story about a shipload of travelers 350 years ago who landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward ...
Views: 1428 - Staying Motivated! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Pat Mussieux“How do you stay so motivated?” I get that question a lot and I can easily understand why many entrepreneurs lose their motivation on a regular basis. First of all, I believe it’s human nature. Nobody is motivated ALL the time. And if they tell you that they are, then they are lying. I ...
Views: 921 - Staying Positive and Confident in Unsettling Times - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from Beverley GlazerIf you watch horror films, and your real life is falling apart at the seams, can you really be staying positive? Thrillers are created to be unsettling. But many of us are obsessed with watching them, even in unsettling times. In South Korea, at the wake of the coronavirus, when the country ...
Views: 503 - Staying Positive and Confident in Unsettling Times - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from Beverley GlazerIf you watch horror films, and your real life is falling apart at the seams, can you really be staying positive? Thrillers are created to be unsettling. But many of us are obsessed with watching them, even in unsettling times. In South Korea, at the wake of the coronavirus, when the country ...
Views: 534 - Staying Young...Yes You Can! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Gary Kenneth ArcherI decided when I was a young man serving in the U.S. Airforce that I wasn't going to succumb to the ravages of old age. The 'trick' I decided was to convince my mind that getting old in the traditional way of accepting the inevitable wasn't going to happen to me. ...
Views: 823 - Step Into Your Greatness. . . Where Playing Small Is No Longer An Option™ - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Reggie OdomStep into Your Greatness. . . where playing small is no longer an option™ is my brand, my tag line and an invitation all in one. This single line creates remarkable (but not surprising) responses. They are usually of the “I want that!” variety, or they express wistfulness and ...
Views: 727 - Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Darlene Siddons"The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment." –Anthony Robbins- Each and everyone of us, at one time or another have had the deep desire to make an impact on someone and/or somewhere whether it be in our immediate family, community, globally or any of the places in ...
Views: 614 - Stepping In Your Greatness - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Pam ThomasI was recently asked how I define greatness and for me it has always been a feeling or a sense of empowerment and peace. But to put it into words, to me greatness is being who you need to be for you, getting clear on what you want and being willing to take action in order to bring the things you ...
Views: 1454 - Sticking to your own goals is never been an easy task - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Zuhair Sharif"Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan." -Tom Landry Goals are not easy to accomplish, they require consistency along with determination. A person plans to achieve various goals in his life but journey towards the ...
Views: 853 - Sticking to your own goals is never been an easy task - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Zuhair Sharif"Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan." -Tom Landry Goals are not easy to accomplish, they require consistency along with determination. A person plans to achieve various goals in his life but journey towards the ...
Views: 799 - Stop Comparing Yourself: Dive into Your Own Sweet Life! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tama KievesSome years ago, I sat at this wedding and met a younger woman who had gone to two Ivy League schools and had a masters and a doctorate and had run marathons and traveled in countries like Cambodia and Vietnam. Not only that, but she was strikingly pretty, could belt out Hip Hop at the karaoke ...
Views: 894 - Stop Complaining and Start Motivating - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Doug DvorakPromoting effective employee motivation takes a complete understanding of the factors involving what motivates different types of employees. Sales managers realize that the key to increasing productivity and employee contributions is instilling a high degree of motivation. This applies not only ...
Views: 999 - Stop playing the blame game - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Michelle SearsStop blaming others and you will become the most powerful person in your life. Playing the blame game is not going to do anything for you or the person your blaming. Let me explain. Your life is not going quite as great as you had hoped for and you are not really sure why. So you begin to ...
Views: 1930 - Stop Procrastinating - Get Unstuck & Get Started - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleProcrastination is painful. Perhaps you're having problems getting started on a new project -- or mid-way through something and hit a snag - or find yourself otherwise stuck. Maybe you’re just having one of ‘those’ days and can’t quite get yourself going. Whatever the circumstances, here are ...
Views: 1822 - Stop Procrastinating By Understanding Your Personal Procrastination Style - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Peter MurphyProcrastinating is a very common problem in our society today. It seems to be more of a problem especially in the workplace. There are many factors that play a part in procrastination and why humans do it. So how do we stop procrastinating? We need to realize that we are doing it in the first ...
Views: 743 - Stop Procrastinating Through Self-Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterMillions of people all over the world are guilty of procrastinating on a regular basis. This is a very prevalent problem that seriously affects people's lives at home and in the workplace. We can only imagine just how much we can actually accomplish if only people didn't procrastinate half as ...
Views: 1014 - Stop Procrastination - 4 Ways to End Procrastination For Good - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Michelle PrinceI tend to procrastinate. I can start my day with the best of intentions to get important tasks done, but I soon find myself detouring from the path. I end up filling my hours with busyness and errands. I know the most important things I need to do, and the ones that will bring me ultimate ...
Views: 1764 - Stop Procrastination By Identifying The Reasons Behind It - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways to stop procrastination, especially if it's a chronic habit of yours, is to try and identify what's holding you back! Some people feel procrastinating is simply a natural 'filter' that keeps you from taking action until the time is right! I feel that anybody who agrees with ...
Views: 782 - Stop Setting New Year's Resolutions. Do This Instead. - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Geoff BladesAnyone who works out regularly dreads this time of year. On January 2nd, gyms around the world are going to be crowded 24/7 with people who made a New Year’s resolution to get a six-pack. Fortunately, they’ll all be gone in two weeks. It’s a statistical fact that over 90% of New Year’s ...
Views: 1105 - Stop Smoking With The Easy Way - EFT Tapping - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaStopping smoking is not normally an easy task for most of us mere mortals. And I am sure Superman does not smoke and has therefore never had the disappointment of trying then starting again. Think about it this way, though; most smokers stop every day, when they are asleep. So it is ...
Views: 1688 - Stop Trying to be Perfect: How to Let Go of Being the Best and Find What Makes You Amazing - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Holly McKinleyUgh. The P word. Perfectionism is the death of progress. There is a time for incubation and quiet creation. And then there is a time to put it out in the world and see if it flies. And in between the two is where the P word lurks. "I just want it to be perfect." How many times has that ...
Views: 1011 - Stop Trying…Damn It! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I’VE GOT IT LOCKED UP somewhere in my visual and auditory memory bank. I don’t know who, what, where, when, why or how it got there. But it’s there. And I’m grateful. “What is it?” you ask. It’s a reminder. And it’s - A very real picture. Of? Of a whiney, wimpy voice of a ...
Views: 944 - Stop Winning - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Tom WrightThe biggest win I ever experienced was on the day I finally realized that life isn't a game you can win, only play.* After that realization, playing every moment with all my heart became infinitely more important than whether I achieved a particular result. Amazingly, and as if in an instant ...
Views: 759 - Strut What Your Mama Gave You: 10 Confidence Booster Tips - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from M Nasir AzizConfidence is a hard trait to come by, so we decided to sit down and provide you 10 confidence booster tips. Tired of getting down on yourself? Low confidence could be to blame. Many people look at confidence as a fixed trait. You either are or you aren't confident, right? But, this ...
Views: 1327 - Stuck in a Rut? Nine Simple Ways to End Boredom and Feel Re-Energized - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyEver feel stuck in a rut and not sure about how to get out? If so, you're not alone. It's easy to get bored in the comfort of doing the same things in the same way at the same time. Here are nine simple and practical ideas to get out of a boring routine, and back into the enjoyment of life. ...
Views: 3641 - Stuck Like Glue - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Katie MattsonStanding still and watching the scenery is no way to get where you want to go. We’re reaching mid-year and a lot of people start to feel stuck around this time. Even the word feels sticky in your mouth as you pronounce it. Our temperatures are getting hotter and the air is getting thicker. ...
Views: 1155 - Student Loans Got You Down? Best Student Summer Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Katelyn RobertsSummer is the perfect time for college students to acquire a little real world experience - not to mention some extra money for expenses or fall tuition. Depending on how far you are in your college process, a summer job can also be a good way to start saving for your student loan payments that ...
Views: 2131 - Students Build Better Learning Skills with Creative Visualization - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Patrick Porter, PhD, Creator Of The MindFitIt’s the day of the big exam. You’ve spent weeks cramming. You walk into the classroom, receive your test and pick up your pencil. You look down at the paper and…your mind goes blank. Hopefully that’s never happened to you. It’s a common nightmare, though. It stalks the minds of students from ...
Views: 2793 - Stumbling Blocks To Success: 4 Keys For 'Resolutionists' to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Karen Van CleveAre you a "resolutionist?" My definition of a "resolutionist" is someone who sets resolutions for the new year and begins in a burst of energy and enthusiasm, but then fades by February. Or maybe after too many years of being a "resolutionist," you said, "why bother" and now you've just settled ...
Views: 897 - Subliminal Software - An Honest Review - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Greg FrostSubliminal messages are typically embedded in another object, visual or audio, designed to bypass the normal limits of perception, or the conscious mind. It works by affecting the subconscious mind, which through links of communication is in turn able to affect the conscious mind. We are in an ...
Views: 1479 - Subliminal? Where? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Joe VitaleI love the cover design on Leonard Mlodinow’s new book, Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior. Depending on when the light hits the cover, you can’t see the “hidden” words, which is so, well, subliminal. I moved the book to and fro to catch some of the white words in this ...
Views: 1651 - Succeed like Anthony Robbins: The One Powerful Secret Successful People Live by - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Clement McGrathTrue freedom means complete responsibility. This is the natural outcome of the truth that life is a mirror for your consciousness. All forms of victim thinking have some reluctance to taking full responsibility for your life along with the need to blame some person thing or circumstance. In that ...
Views: 1346 - Succeeding With Clear Intent - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Clement McGrathSuccess means different things to different people. We all operate within a paradigm, or view of the world, and this will determine how we see success and how we act in all of life’s situations. For many, their success involves struggle, hard work, competitiveness, and looking after number ...
Views: 1036 - Success Affirmations To Help Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from John CarinciMy Success Affirmations: Today I am born anew. Today is the most important day of my life because it represents the glorious and first day of my new life. I now understand that I alone control my destiny, my success or my failure in this wondrous world of opportunity. Am I now capable, ...
Views: 1163 - Success and the Choice for Change - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanWe have all developed patterns of limitation but we can make the choice to change in an instant. Sometimes the results of this choice for change will be apparent very quickly and sometimes nothing seems to be happening. The key is to be patient – with our selves and with the process - at all ...
Views: 1403 - Success and the Decision for Power - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanIt’s quite extraordinary how we can move our focus from crisis to crisis - financial, personal, health, relationships, global. It’s as if there is always one ready and waiting in the wings to trap or ensnare us in this melee we call life. Yet in the midst of it all there is something of a ...
Views: 1300 - Success CODE: CHALLENGE THE ORDINARY! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Michael OGUNListen to the voice of reason: “Risk everything! Care no more for the opinions of pessimists, for those voices that pull you backward. Do the smartest things on earth for your result to become outstanding. Act for yourself. Face the truth”. Everybody in this world is taking a risk! It has been ...
Views: 783 - Success Development – Use Self-Motivation Strategies To Get Through Tough Times - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Tony BurnellIf you are like most people, you have a natural level of self-motivation. You are motivated enough to go out and get a job and apply yourself to it. Your level of motivation may not be very high and it may not need to be. But when you want more than that, and your success development becomes ...
Views: 785 - Success Development: Are Your Self-Motivation Strategies Working? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellMost people start out working on their success development with enthusiasm and energy. But many people find it hard to keep up the motivation and to maintain momentum. Generally, it is not because they are lazy or do not have a strong desire to succeed. More often, they are lacking motivation ...
Views: 936 - Success is an Inside Job - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Andrew HortonFirstly remember that anything you pursue will always elude you. So remove the thought of pursuing success from your mind. The way to invite any level of SUCCESS into your experience is by first accepting that “If it is to be then, it is up to me” and adopting this as your new adage. Secondly ...
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