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- The Driving Force of Ambition - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAmbition! Success! What exactly do these words mean to you—because without one you can’t have the other. The mere impelling force to struggle and exert for anything we desire to accomplish is as strong and powerful as our will to survive. Ambition is what drives you to dream, strive and reach ...
Views: 1079 - The Easy Way To Lasting Self Motivation - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Peter MurphyWill power alone will never work over the long term. It is the hardest way possible to get yourself to do anything. The answer is to discover the secrets of self motivation. Why? Because it is like trying to open a tin can with your teeth when there is a can opener in your pocket. Instead ...
Views: 594 - The Effects of a Power Outage - Light-en Up, Power-Up and Be Nice! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Mary Jane ParisHappy Spring everyone! It’s so good to finally see the daylight well into the evening hours! It’s time again to shed our winter gear and Light-en Up and Power–Up in attitude and spirit. There is still much uncertainty out there as we continue to turn the corner of this recession. We don’t ...
Views: 1311 - The Entitlement Epidemic: Eroding Our Financial Future? - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Tracy PiercyToday, it seems all too common that young people have very little appreciation for the concept of “work ethic”. The implications of this as it relates to the near crisis financial statistics in North America are huge. Jobs are prolific and as a result, many young people don't seem to ...
Views: 1469 - The Everyday, Common Miracle - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDI love the saying that advises us to “expect miracles.” The problem isn’t that there are no miracles; the problem is that you don’t expect them or even recognize them when they happen. When you come to realize that miracles are constantly happening if you are paying attention, miracles will ...
Views: 1300 - The First Forty To Fifty Years Were Just A Dress Rehearsal - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from elizabeth cassidyTop Ten List to Welcome You to the Rest of Your Life! 1) CELEBRATE. First of all, celebrate all you have accomplished in your life. Plan a party for 100 of your closest friends or just for yourself. Set a nice table, light some scented candles, put on some rock n' roll music and turn the volume ...
Views: 1258 - The Five Greatest Salespeople To Learn From - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Belinda SummersIt is good to have an idol in sales, someone who you can look up to or learn from. This is true in the field of lead generation and appointment setting services. Think of generating sales leads as a rather thankless job, and you will realize why a lot of people leave after some time. But that is ...
Views: 1012 - The G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Ungenita Katrina PrevostOnce upon a time there was a song, The Glamorous Life by Sheila E.? I loved that song. It’s probably one of the reasons glamour is instilled in my brain. So what does it take to live a glamorous life? The lyrics resonate with me “she’s got a lot on her mind, big thoughts and big dreams”. Sounds ...
Views: 1451 - The Goal - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Brenda Farrar-EjemaiIt’s like reaching for something far away. If you keep on reaching and running without stopping, you will obtain what you are reaching for. Persevering, not quitting, but going after it with all your might, as though you have to have it; that’s the driving force. Don’t look at time as a ...
Views: 716 - The Goal Setting Reality - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWe all learn we need to write down our goals as part of the goal setting process, but most miss a couple important elements. Goal setting is a process sort of like making cake or cookies from scratch. You miss any ingredients and you not have cake or cookies. Let’s find out about some missing ...
Views: 1297 - The Golden Hour - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVYou become what you think about most of the time. You become what you think about most of the time. And the most important part of each day is what you think about at the beginning of that day. Start Your Day Right Take 30 minutes each morning to sit quietly and to reflect on your goals. ...
Views: 880 - The Grass Is Greener - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Justin HeraldNow I have to say at the start of this column that I can’t stand gardening. (That little fact is just for my wife as I know she reads my articles.) A little while back we moved into our new home and over the following months the other houses were built and subsequently more people moved into our ...
Views: 1183 - The Greyhound Bus Story: A Defining Moment In The Life Of A National Best-Selling Author - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from ASHA TYSON“Wouldn’t you pay $40 to change your life?” The next passenger you meet may have just bought a ticket to a new life Eighteen-year old Asha Tyson bought a Greyhound ticket in Detroit, Michigan, bound for the small town of Hancock, Michigan. She packed everything she owned in a few boxes and ...
Views: 3709 - The growing demand for content writers in the IT companies of Durgapur. - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Jeo NashTill a few years back, Durgapur was just another small town playing second fiddle to Kolkata, the capital city of Bengal. But over the past few years the scenario has changed and now Durgapur has successfully gained the badge of a smart city. In the past all IT companies were concentrated in and ...
Views: 815 - The Holidays: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Really? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from Noelle NelsonThe Holidays! You’ve made your list and you’re checking it twice. Let’s see: not enough money in the budget to get the kids what they really want. Not enough for a quick two day get-away for you and your S.O., given the cost of transportation, accommodations, and a sitter who will put up for ...
Views: 1404 - The Hunt For Motivational Speakers in Toronto - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2018 from Scott KressTrying to find a motivational speaker in Toronto is easy - there are a ton of them. Trying to find a motivational speaker in Toronto that will have a message that resonates with your organization is a little tougher. Remember, you are not only making a financial investment, your team will be ...
Views: 1004 - The importance of early learning experience - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperI have been working with a group of early years professionals in my role as a Child and Educational Psychologist, they are a campaign group who are working together to raise the awareness of good early years practice. Over the past few months we have been debating and researching best practice ...
Views: 1550 - The Importance of Motivational Speakers in India - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2019 from Rahul RahejaMotivational speakers can quite useful for motivating members of your organization. Every organization, whether it's a corporate house, an NGO or an educational institution, Best motivational speakers in India requires professionals who could bring a new life in the members of their ...
Views: 794 - The Importance of Rising Above Life's Challenges - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Daniel HerznerWouldn't life be grand if things were to always work out the way we wanted them to? Just imagine that; life with no adversity. Yeah, right...OK, snap out of it. Life has never been, nor will it ever be without its ups and downs. If there's one thing all human beings have in common it's that we ...
Views: 7683 - The Importance of Self Motivation for Online Marketers - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere is no greater asset online marketers can have than self motivation, NONE! Working online is typically reduced to a team of one for most online entrepreneurs due to the size of their business or budgets or both. As a result entrepreneurs learn to wear many different hats and also come to ...
Views: 822 - The Inspirational Quotes Method to Being Mentally Fit, Super Successful and Having a Great Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2015 from George VlismasForgive me – but I couldn't resist. While writing this post on mental fitness and a positive attitude, I felt compelled to throw in some inspirational quotes. Not only were they super relevant, but also because they’ve helped me greatly in my life, and ultimately, they are the distilled ...
Views: 1180 - The internet & Network Marketing Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from RRamon FulcherPairing internet with mlm business can certainly be an effective thing for many who are into this domain and who would like to make it huge. The world of network marketing really is very exciting and challenging, where after you succeed, you’ll be capable to enjoy everything you want or ever ...
Views: 988 - The Journey To Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Ardiv JauhariThe Start Of My Journey To Success. Every person has got that certain point in life where they just have to grab a hold of the steering wheel and completely turn their life to a entirely new direction. There could be several reason that would trigger it, but I’m willing to bet that the ...
Views: 1012 - The Joys Of Failure - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from DeBorah BeattyI've been seriously rethinking my views on just what failure is and is not. I'm putting together a talk on the above subject and it's made me think a lot about my life till now. I realize that I am now and continue to be an amazing failure! I am a failure at being what other people think I ...
Views: 978 - The Key to Motivation - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVYour Real Goal Your goal is to become a transformational leader, the kind of person that motivates and inspires people to perform at levels far beyond anything that they had previously thought possible. Keep People In the Know Transformational leaders empower others by keeping them "in the ...
Views: 622 - The Key to Moving Through Your Fear of Standing Out - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Reggie OdomFear of standing out is really big for a lot of women. This fear can hold you back from soul satisfying success in your business, and from becoming the leader that you naturally are. The fear of standing out has other fears at its roots. Women have an innate need and desire for connection ...
Views: 842 - The Key to Sustained Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Tony FahkryWhat does motivation represent to you? How do you motivate yourself? Do you require constant motivation? I want you to consider these questions throughout this article. Motivation has come to embody a pivotal role in people’s lives within the developed world. Those from non-English speaking ...
Views: 1241 - The Language Of Love - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from cindy silbert"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you love." - Rumi Love is our purest desire and the purest source of energy in the Universe. When we allow ourselves to be drawn to what we love, we're following our true desires. As we connect with our true desires we're instantly ...
Views: 753 - The magic of ANALYSIS. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from mandie crawfordToo many people running their businesses forge forward at breakneck speed- getting new clients, running new promotions, changing products – all in an attempt to get more sales, new clients and ideally – more money! What many people fail to realize is that there are customers out there that ...
Views: 1033 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: The Magic of Thinking BIG (from Inspirational Books - Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Mind, Mind Power, David Schwartz, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Inspirational Books. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1497 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Three) - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Three) Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: David Schwartz, Success, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 994 - The Magic of Thinking Big Again - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldOne of the best books anyone can read is David Schwartz’ “The Magic of Thinking Big.” David Schwartz wrote the book back in the early 1960s, but it still applies to today’s life. Magic of Thinking Big talks about core principle in goal setting and principles do not change. So here are three ...
Views: 1287 - The Mala of Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Joe Vitale“Joe, what’s with the beads?” People sometimes ask me why I wear a string of beads. I’ve been wearing them off and on since 1979. It began as a mala (prayer or meditation necklace) my spiritual teacher at the time asked me to wear. Over the years it evolved into something more. I wore ...
Views: 1374 - The Microwave Is Too Slow - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Scott ThayerThe Microwave Is Too Slow By: Scott Thayer One of my favorite things to do in life is watch movies with my children. And of course what’s a movie without popcorn. That’s like trying to swim without water; it’s possible, but nowhere near as fun. So there I was, anticipating a ...
Views: 607 - The Microwave Is Too Slow - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Scott ThayerOne of my favorite things to do in life is watch movies with my children. And of course what’s a movie without popcorn. That’s like trying to swim without water; it’s possible, but nowhere near as fun. So there I was, anticipating a great time with my 3 children who at the time were ages 9, 8 ...
Views: 537 - The Most Important Meetings You’ll Ever Attend Are the Meetings You Have with Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou are your most important critic. There is no opinion so vitally important to your well-being as the opinion you have of yourself. As you read this, you’re talking to yourself right now. “Let’s see if I understand what he means by that . . . How does that compare with my experiences? I’ll make ...
Views: 592 - The Motivated Story : Eagle's Flight - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Arpit BhawsarOnce upon of time, an eagle egg came between the eggs of the hen. After a few days, the chickens from those eggs came out, and the eyes of the wand were also one of them. They started growing up between them. He does what he likes, plays around here in the soil, grows grain and loses all day ...
Views: 939 - The Motivation To End Pain - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreEvery human being has the right to be happy. Every person is born with that right. We can be - and are - as happy as we will allow. And yet when we look around us, we see so many people who claim no happiness at all. Or if they do, it seems so fleeting; so elusive. Being happy and content ...
Views: 1240 - The New Sympathetic Superwoman - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Jane WintringhamThe Sunday Times 26 April 2009 ran Ruby Warrington’s interesting article on Michelle Obama - The Power of Positive subtitled “The First Lady has shown us a new type of sympathetic superwoman. Wave goodbye to the alpha bitch.” In professions where there are relatively few female role models and ...
Views: 946 - The New Visualization Breakthrough: Mental Training Tactics For Personal Health And Fitness Success - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Tom VenutoUnderstanding the mind's role in motivation and behavior is one of the most critical elements in physical fitness success. If you struggle with changing habits and behaviors or if you can’t get motivated, then even the best training and nutrition program is not much help. A fascinating fact ...
Views: 1285 - The Obvious But Most Misunderstood Quality Behind Success - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from William CottringerThe Obvious But Most Misunderstood Quality Behind Success By Bill Cottringer “I look for a role that hopefully I feel empathy with and that I can understand and love, but also that has that challenge for me to play - a different kind of role, a different type of character, a different time ...
Views: 1644 - The Obvious Truth about Getting What You Want in Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Mohamed Tohami"I wish to be successful." "I wish to get promoted." "I wish to lose weight." "I wish to get rich." What is your wish? Unfortunately, wishing for something is not enough. Your wishes will never come true unless they are justly earned! Let me explain... In his masterpiece "As a Man Thinketh," ...
Views: 1251 - The Olympics teach entrepreneurs 4 winning ways to get focused - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWhat does being a champion in the Olympics and a highly-successful entrepreneur or small business owner require? Unwavering focus. According to Alan Dawe of the Life Magic Healing Centre, Aukland, focus is: “A point upon which attention, activity etc. is directed or concentrated.” For you to ...
Views: 1311 - The One Secret Of Effective Goals - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Mike BrooksYou've read many books and articles on why having specific goals is so important. Goals help keep you focused, keep you motivated, reinforce progress, etc. And I'm sure you're all familiar with the rules of goal setting -- make them specific, write them down, put a timeline on them, keep them ...
Views: 855 - The Only Way Out, Is In - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Angela BarnardToday I am celebrating the first anniversary of an epic adventure and journey in my life. I was slowly emerging from a very painful and soul-destroying experience that left me feeling battered and beaten. I did not know my up from my down, felt unrecognisable to myself and at times felt like ...
Views: 1232 - The Opportunity of Pain - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Tama KievesRecently I took a yoga class while in New York City. I claimed a space in the packed studio and drank in the peace of the altar, appointed with images of smiling gurus and blue Krishnas. The subway rumbled beneath us. The teacher, a low-keyed young man in a faded tee shirt, walked casually among ...
Views: 839 - The Path to Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Shasi NairIn our endeavor to succeeding and achieving our goals, it is often seen that some of us give up midway in our path. Whether it is a completing a project, a home business, a quest to becoming rich, a dream of attaining professional qualifications or an ambition of any kind, the path to your ...
Views: 913 - The Power of Belief - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Michal Y. Noah PhDWhen we believe with certainty, we figure out ways and means to achieve our goals. We never give up on our ideas or dreams. ~ Anthony Robins The power of belief simply means that whatever we believe in with conviction will become our reality. It is only when we change our belief, which is a ...
Views: 921 - The Power of Benefits in Today’s Market - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Karen KanakanuiAs we go through life wondering “What’s in it for us?” Perhaps a better question becomes: What’s in it for THEM? Interesting, isn’t it? This kind of question makes you think outside the box and prompts you to look at your products and services from a completely different angle. When ...
Views: 735 - The Power of Dreaming Big - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Troy FontanaCan you remember when you were a child and the child-like dreams you had and the journeys you’d embark upon in your imagination? Maybe you had dreams of being like your heroes or others you looked up to. Then somewhere along the way life came along and those dreams took a back seat. I still ...
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