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- The Week That Was... - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from Homaira KabirLast week was amazing. I spent 4 mesmerizing days in Amsterdam. Yes, I am talking about the beauty of the city with its history and architecture, with timeless canals and cobbled ‘straats’, with wild trams that stop for no one and even wilder bikers who own the roads and the sidewalks. But I ...
Views: 3132 - Overcoming Fear in Your Personal and Professional Life with Dale Spencer on The Empowerment Show - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIs there something you are afraid of? Is there something you are afraid to face? Dale Spencer had to face his fears, in order to recreate his life. Dale was leading the life of an average college student when at the age of 20 an unforeseen injury changed his life forever. Left paralyzed, ...
Views: 2756 - Millennials and the Holiday Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergAlthough it may be the holiday season, as far as presents go that doesn't mean a whole lot to Millennials. Like so many other issues, they have their own ideas about gift giving. Apparently what they want is cash, mostly to pay down college costs and other debt. So much for the negative ...
Views: 2863(2 votes) - Costa Rica: New Ways to Nurture Family - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergI recently traveled through Costa Rica, a small Central American country where peace of mind is a natural commodity. Visiting felt like a breath of fresh air with the slow pace of living and ecological mindfulness. The country has no need for a military presence and family life is a top ...
Views: 2576 - What Do Young Women Leaders From Rwanda Have to Say About Leadership? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Susan FreemanLast week I had the privilege of again hosting two students from the Akilah Institute for Women in Rwanda. Akilah is an organization about which I am deeply passionate. It is a college for young women in East Africa that “offers a unique model of market-relevant education empowering graduates ...
Views: 2385 - Role Models: Who Are Our First Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFrom the moment one is born, one is exposed to different people. And at the beginning of their life, these people are typically caregivers. So in the majority of cases, ones first role models are their parents. This can then go on to include siblings, other family members and family friends. ...
Views: 2727 - Celebrities: Are Celebrities Good Role Models? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt is part of human nature to look to others for guidance in how to behave and what is right or wrong for instance. And this is not good or bad; it is just how things are. What can turn it into something dysfunctional and unhealthy is when someone copy’s behaviours and ways of being that are ...
Views: 8861 - Are You Bringing Your Legacy to Life? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Judy WidenerThe same thing that makes a diamond sparkle makes you sparkle, too: individuality! Everyone leaves their unique mark on the world. Your actions have an impact on the future of your family and friends; they’ll carry the memory of you as part of their life. How do you want to be ...
Views: 2821 - Where You Came From - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Where you came from does not mean that you are destined to be in a certain situation, place, or doing a certain thing. Where you are going depends on you; and the amount of determination and work that you are willing to put forth to get you where you want to be. Some people forget where they ...
Views: 3475 - 10 ways to greater love - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieIf you truly want love then you have to consider how you approach love. Make your relationship last with these 10 loving tips. 1. Find a way never to criticize – even the type that is believed to be constructive. Instead think of ways to help and support and just do it. Always have the ...
Views: 2657 - Give Me Success... Or Give Me Death?! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Michael CraigI received the following message from a subscriber to my radio show a while back. It was, in fact, such a great question, I included it as part of this article . . . It went like this: “Hi, Michael - I listened in to [your show] yesterday which had me totally intrigued – enough to go ...
Views: 2448(1 vote) - Three Wishes for your children that will also bless you - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBeautiful Blessing As a parent, you are in the greatest position to bestow blessings upon your child. Many will just wish for a healthy baby while some are more ambitious: the child must get to a good university and make millions. Your Wish Whatever your wish for your child and there ...
Views: 3999(1 vote) - Attention Working Moms: A Behind The Scenes Look At Getting To The Top Of Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Marla EnhelderAs a professional woman in the workforce, do not underestimate the importance of having a good mentor. This individual can help you uncover the possibilities that exist within you to get to the next level within your career. A mentor “walks the talk” and is someone you aspire to become. They ...
Views: 2376 - Two brothers love each other more than they love themselves. The ultimate love story - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe true essence of love – when we want something as good or better than we wish for ourselves. TWO PEAS IN A POD Two brothers were orphaned when they were youngsters. They were farmers and worked together on their family farm. Years later the elder brother married and had a family with two ...
Views: 5561 - Interview with Bob Proctor on the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Bob ProctorBob Proctor is an icon in the Self Improvement industry. For 40 years, Bob Proctor has focused his entire agenda around helping people create lush lives of prosperity, rewarding relationships and spiritual awareness. After rising to the position of Vice President of Sales at Nightingale-Conant, ...
Views: 4772(16 votes) - Performance mentoring: going for gold with sports mentoring - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Tom BerzinsIt can take many years to become an elite-level athlete; many years of absolute dedication, total commitment, and personal sacrifice. It’s often a solitary occupation and is generally a thankless task: there’s little financial help or encouragement unless you’ve already made it to the top, so ...
Views: 2209 - Interview with Marci Shimoff - New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned transformational teacher - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from David RiklanMarci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned transformational teacher. Her books include the international bestsellers Love for No Reason and Happy for No Reason. She is also the woman’s face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, as co-author of the ...
Views: 5930(25 votes) - Love vs. Fame: The Curious Case of Whitney Houston - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Michele RisaBy Michele Risa Founder, Beyond Body Mind Spirit www.BeyondBodyMindSpirit.com There is much to be said for a life of abundance, financial security, and the freedom to do anything and go anywhere. Seems like the dream come true, yes? Just about anyone would immediately nod their head in ...
Views: 2545 - The story of Red Bull…krating daeng - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Ronnie EideMany people are familiar with the energy drink, Red Bull. Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. What many people don’t know is that Red Bull was created in 1987 by an Austrian Entrepreneur, Dietrich Mateschitz, whom discovered it in Thailand. ...
Views: 6286 - TV PREMIERE OF “THE SHIFT” STARRING ‘THE FATHER OF MOTIVATION,’ WAYNE DYER, TO AIR ON OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from David RiklanOWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will broadcast the world television premiere of the feature film “The Shift” starring Wayne Dyer, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of today, in a special installment of “Super Soul Sunday” airing April 1st at 11am ET/10am CT. *** SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE ...
Views: 5008(21 votes) - Female Prime Ministers of Asia - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from keeny AliTo understand the distinctions, consider three different female prime ministers:Gro Harlem Brundtland was prime minister in a parliamentary democracy. In the Norwegian government, the prime minister acts as both the executive and legislative head of the government. He or she holds the most ...
Views: 2165 - Carlos Alberto Santana Barragán was the pivotal person of the band - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Jane RosenthalSantana is a famous rock band of 1960s.It is guitarist based rock band. It was originated at the end of 1960, from their onwards it led the rock world with storm performances. It grabbed the world limelight with the song of soul sacrifice which was performed at the Woodstock festival in 1966. ...
Views: 3240 - Version One Is Better Than Version Zero - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Paul MonaxThat is a phrase that I heard at a recent course that I attended on marketing on the internet. The implication is that it is better to get your first version of a not-quite-ready ad or even a new product out there and see how it goes over, than to have nothing out there at all. And thus no ...
Views: 2074(1 vote) - The Same but Different - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Rob McBrideHave you ever noticed we are exactly the same but different? Biologically we have exactly the same molecular structure, though emotionally we are all very different. The vast majority of us are born with one heart, two lungs and a brain along with the opportunity to breathe and live each day, ...
Views: 2067 - Everyone needs a good friend - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sabrina JensenNo matter who you are, you do need a friend. There is lot of people around the world, who don’t have a good friend, as he/her can trust 100% on. You see young people around on the streets that look for friends at the wrong places. They try desperate to find someone who will just be together ...
Views: 7642 - The Pursuit of Happiness - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Felix EconomakisObtaining and measuring happiness is something that the UK government has been actively researching for a while now. It's rather curious that at this stage of our advancement, the notion of understanding and incorporating something so fundamental as happiness sounds as challenging as sending ...
Views: 2058(3 votes) - Make Employee Write Up, Employment Letter Of Recommendation, and Offer Letters Manageable - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from The Office PressIf you are a supervisor, there are parts of your job that you love. You may like the responsibility, or perhaps you enjoy bringing out the strengths in your employees. Unfortunately, there is likely one area of your job you dislike: employee paperwork. With supervision of employees brings ...
Views: 2641 - The Harvard Classics Can Be Your Guide For FREE! Read The Five Foot Shelf Of Knowledge Online! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Father TimeThat is right! At the world famous institution of higher learning in Cambridge, Massachusetts, way back in 1910, the then president of Harvard, Dr. Charles W. Eliot, put together a list of all the most important books of knowledge and wisdom, and asserted that if a person were to read these ...
Views: 3838(4 votes) - Going the Distance - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Karen KleinwortI recently watched a video on YouTube and realized it was a perfect way to illustrate a resource I’ve been wanting to share with my readers. The video features two self-made multimillionaires asking self-help guru and motivational speaker Tony Robbins why some people follow through while others ...
Views: 2015 - Etiquette: A fast disappearing societal value - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Tele OpakunleIs civilization a curse or blessing? Trends, fads, new things and new ways come and go. Some of these actually leave indelible marks on the society, which are either damaging or perfecting. What happened to the good values of the past that were built on good intentions and sweat of founding ...
Views: 2765 - Sidney Poitier and The Measure of a Man - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sara DillingerI have been reading Sidney Poitier’s book, The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Memoir (HarperCollins, 2000). It was my admiration for Sidney Poitier as an actor and a man that made me take a second look at the book in the store. It was that subtitle, A Spiritual Memoir, that made me buy it. I ...
Views: 2532 - Spiritual Parenting - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierSpiritual parenting is about the intention to love, support and guide our child or children to what is best for them on all levels - body, mind, emotion and spirit. We divinely create these beautiful beings with Goddess's grace, birthing them into the world. We cannot hold onto our children ...
Views: 1730 - Radio Conversations - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI believe that it's very healthy to listen to interesting conversations on the radio. On the one side it might be somebody with a totally different point of view to your own or it could be another person reinforcing your own views. From time to time it will be a topic that is close to your own ...
Views: 2023 - Volunteering Is Good For Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Young KimAccording to the book, "Millionaire Mindset" (Thomas J. Stanley) - as well as other books about how millionaires think - most millionaires are very charitable, sit on the committee of many non-profit organizations, and are actively involved in their community. The cynic in you might think its ...
Views: 2135(1 vote) - The Art Of Authentic Leadership - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhenever you are in a leadership position always have a crystal clear picture about, what your vision and purpose as a leader is. As this allows you to have a track to run on, gives you a set of criterion against which you can measure every decision you make and allows you to keep moving toward ...
Views: 1967(3 votes) - Give the Gift of Caring and Sharing - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe greatest gift you can give to yourself and everyone around you is the gift of caring and sharing. Commit to view the universe as an abundant place, with sufficient resources to serve everyone. This small shift will allow you to see unlimited opportunities for yourself to achieve all your ...
Views: 8926(1 vote) - Interview With Seth Godin on Poke the Box - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from David RiklanI recently had the opportunity to interview Seth Godin about his most recent book, Poke the Box. It’s been described as “a call to action about the initiative you’re taking-– in your job or in your life.” It might just change the way you look at your career and your life. The book is the ...
Views: 4231(16 votes) - How to Avoid Some of the Pitfalls of Grandparenting - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerThere is truth and there is truth. Sometimes the context in which you tell the truth, or withhold the truth, is as important as the truth itself. I suspect that nowhere is this more true than in your relationships with your adult children and their children. Now, I know that as a ...
Views: 1588 - Faith, Belief and John Mayer Sleeping with His Guitar - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Deborah LeighIn today’s fringe-driven world, the more unique and experimental an approach is to just about everything inevitably captures a tremendous amount of notice and attention. In terms of the most unorthodox of approaches, it works – simply by having faith and believing that it will. It was a ...
Views: 2992(4 votes) - Shine and Swing over rap - Jay Electronica! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Jean Evans34 year old American rapper has taken ablaze by his unusual style of rhythmic rapping which mostly has captivated audiences across globe due to his enigmatic personality too. He has been rocking from year 2004 is 19 September born star, virgo. Till 19 years he was native of Mangolian projects in ...
Views: 1444 - Be Your Own Hero - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Young KimI finally got around to seeing the movie, "Whip It" (dir. Drew Barrymore). One of my favorite scenes in the movie was when the main character, Bliss "Babe Ruthless" Cavendar (Ellen Page), said to one of the roller derby members, Maggie Mayhem (Kristen Wiig), "You guys are like my heroes." ...
Views: 1918(2 votes) - Creative Tribes - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Young KimEven without my practice, I have an eclectic group of creative people in my life. My creative tribe includes filmmakers, glass mosaic artists, photographers, writers, dog trainers, programmers, entrepreneurs, dance instructors, chefs, musicians, architects, and teachers. It shouldn't be ...
Views: 2094(3 votes) - Be Your Own Tipping Point - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Young KimWe often remember the people who symbolize a movement, but forget all the people who came beforehand to create that movement. We remember the dates, but forget all the events that lead up to that moment to make that moment possible. These historical figures weren’t just in the right place at the ...
Views: 2203(7 votes) - Top 20 ‘Leading Ladies’ of 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Alexandria JoyIn our inaugural Leading Ladies International Top 20 list we issue the names of the women who we believe most positively impact our world both locally, nationally and globally. Why women? “In today’s changing world we believe there is an increasing need for greater focus on right brain ...
Views: 2262(2 votes) - Interview with Tim Ferriss on the 4 Hour Work Week and 4 Hour Body - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from David RiklanI recently had the chance to interview Tim Ferriss - author, entrepreneur, public speaker, kickboxing champion, world record holder, and well, a bunch of other things. He also serves as an advisor to some of the biggest web 2.0 resources. His first book, The 4-Hour Work Week, was a New ...
Views: 6431(21 votes) - How to raise your child’s self-esteem this year - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Rhonda RabowHow many parents don’t care about their child’s ability to succeed and excel in life? Very few, I think. Isn’t it our goal as parents to bring up our child with the values, beliefs and self-esteem they need in order to enable them to meet life’s challenges successfully and with confidence? ...
Views: 2159(2 votes) - PinkBerry in My Gut - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Young KimMy father used to have this exercise where my brother and I would try to come up with new business ideas, and we would all try to see what it would take to make it work. My brother and I would pitch idea after idea, and my father would have some kind of objection to each one. Soon, even my ...
Views: 1605(3 votes) - Following Others to a Fall - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Paolo F. Tiberi“Loyalty to petrified opinions never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul in this world – and never will,” Mark Twain, American author and humorist. The draw of the clique happens automatically. Even adults are drawn to interact with certain people. Friends, of course, are good if you have ...
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