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- 7 Ways to Deal with Inertia-Based Procrastination - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople commonly use seven phrases as an excuse to procrastinate. Each one of these sentences indicates the inertia trap – we can't be bothered to start the ball rolling. We'd rather avoid the hard work and just stick with whatever we do have rolling even if it's a ball we despise. Here are ways ...
Views: 3024 - How To Rise From Failure In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Michael LeeWant to know how to rise from failure? Then this article is for you. When you are dealt with a devastating blow, you need to get back up. It isn’t always easy, but it’s possible. And while there are harsh lessons along the way, the reward at the end of the road is definitely worth it. ...
Views: 3015 - What’s the Difference Between Coaching and Mentoring? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Andrew RondeauIt can be a truly rewarding task for any person to guide others through life. At the same time it can be a daunting challenge. The person who has taken on the role of guide needs to walk a very fine line. On one hand the person must be strong enough to be able to reprimand the follower when ...
Views: 3002(1 vote) - Fall In Love With Yourself - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Ruth HegartyLet me remind you of just how delightful you are. It's very hard to attract what you want if you do not feel irresistibly attractive to yourself - your whole, deep, authentic and wonderful self. The definition of the Law of Attraction is that like attracts like. If you judge yourself, berate ...
Views: 2995(13 votes) - Smile More - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Ellen PatnaudeThe man who gives little with a smile gives more than the man who gives much with a frown. –Jewish Proverb When it comes to building trust and rapport, this principle is one of the top seven that we have found to be important. Let me illustrate what it means with an example. I spent a lot ...
Views: 2989(3 votes) - The Power of Purpose by Les Brown - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Ben Sandersones Brown's book,The Power of Purpose is a journey into your inner self that will help you get to the heart of the person you are and what you have been placed on this Earth to do. This is a terrific read for those that feel a lack of direction. Some people can come to a crossroads in their life, ...
Views: 2986 - Intentional Joint Ventures - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI've been doing joint ventures (JV's) for well over a decade. Three years ago I had a major aha moment that changed the future of every JV I do. "A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share markets, intellectual property, ...
Views: 2976 - Book Summary: The Rebel Rules - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Jorge AzurinThis article is based on the following book: The Rebel Rules "Daring to be your self in business" Chip Conley, A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster New York 2001 ISBN 0-684-86516-5 287 pages What does it take to get in touch with your inner rebel and run a business on your terms? Today’s ...
Views: 2974(3 votes) - In the Strictest of Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottAre you entrusted with proprietary information? It’s very easy to innocently divulge confidential information just in passing. Years ago while calling on a small construction company the owner’s wife (let’s call her Joan) told me a story that emphasizes the significance of what you share ...
Views: 2965(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Beat Self-doubt - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Evelyn LimHave you ever considered that constant self-doubt may be what is holding you back from success? With self-doubt, the belief that you have what it takes to succeed diminishes. You are always putting yourself down. It is hard to live a happy life if you are overwhelmed by self-doubt. You ...
Views: 2958 - Key Things I've Learned From Studying The Lives of Great Achievers - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2004 from Josh HindsI've long been a student of those who have achieved highlevels of success. Over the years I've noticed severalcommon threads in the makeup of the people I've studied. I'dlike to recount several of those traits for you in the hopethat in identifying them, you can implement these qualitiesinto ...
Views: 2920 - What Inspires You? - by Many of the people who hire me as their personal coach have decided they want to find more passion in what they do each day. They're no longer willing to settle for less than a totally fulfilling life, and they want this life now…in the present...rather than waiting for some future date, or for ...
Views: 2918 - How to Create and Keep Positive Beliefs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Marilyn StannettThe importance of what we believe.... “Beliefs have the power to create and power to destroy”- a quote by Anthony Robins that I truly appreciate. Think of a time where you believed with utter certainty that you would achieve a goal? What were the things that you did to achieve that goal? How ...
Views: 2909 - You Can Make A Comfortable Living Using The Internet- 5 Key Steps For Online Success - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Eduardo RodriguezAs you read this article there are hundreds of thousands people that are unhappy with their job, finacial situation and income capabilities. Are you one of them? The truth is if you are able to read this article then you have what it takes to be able to change any of those things in just a few ...
Views: 2906 - Proactive vs Reactive: Which one serves us best? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from David MuracoIn order to give insight and value to this article let's define those two words first. Proactive; Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty . And then Reactive is; Tending to be responsive or to react to a stimulus. Why do I ask which one serves us best? Because how we ...
Views: 2900(1 vote) - Why Are Affirmations Important? - by Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances - to choose one's own way.
- Victor Frankl
As you read this on the screen of a computer, compare the way the computer utilises information to the way the ...
Views: 2897 - Use Plain, Old Conversation Skills To Make Sales, Build Business & Promote Your Personal Success. Yes You Can! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Paul BartonHow can you help yourself make more sales, build your business and promote your personal success? Often, it’s just by chatting -- about golf . . . or knitting . . . or gardening . . . or baseball . . . or butterflies . . . or whatever the other person might be interested in. That’s ...
Views: 2889(6 votes) - TOP 10 software security testing companies - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from frank martinIf you have ever heard about the world’s top level software security company then you have heard nothing wrong. World’s top ranked software security companies that provide a leading edge for software security testing are Google and Kaspersky. Google is a team player of security testing, has ...
Views: 2885 - How To Be Successful At Work In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Michael LeeIt's important for everyone to know how to be successful at work. Whether you're a government employee, a self-made entrepreneur or a simple clerk at a department store - it's crucial that you know how to make the most of your skills and potential. Read on to learn how to be successful at ...
Views: 2880(1 vote) - ***Success Coaching: Instant Success - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Laura MonzoAs a success coach, I have a lot of fun working with energetic, motivated individuals who are eager to turn their dreams into reality. They’ve made that important step from talking about success to actually creating it. In helping these “doers” create the necessary ...
Views: 2861 - Multi-Tasking: The Productivity Killer - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Akash GautamAs a Motivational Speaker for the youth, I have had the chance to conduct a lot of interviews. And I also do a workshop on how to ace interviews as a part of my communication training. Every time someone mentions “multi-tasking” as a skill, I am torn between my desire to laugh on their face and ...
Views: 2859 - Dare to Dream Again - by "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." -Teddy Roosevelt
Do you remember ...
Views: 2843 - Keys To Success: Self-Education Will Make You A Fortune - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Steve ScottKeys To Success: Self-Education Will Make You A Fortune In collaborating and supporting my clients as a business coach the accountability that business coaching brings is about accelerating the success process. For anyone who has ever used the services of a business coach you know that the ...
Views: 2836 - Three Everyday Challenges That Women Face,..And Still Maintain A Positive Outlook On Life. - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from James Burgess III"When life gives you lemons; You should make lemonade". That statement probably applies to just about everyone, especially in today's world. There are so many challenges that face us today with work, relationships, and family issues, just to mention a few. Dealing with these challenges ...
Views: 2827 - The Untold Truth About Mentors, and Why You DON'T Need "ONE" - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from David RiklanI think there is a misconception about what a mentor truly is. A mentor is someone who guides you, someone wise, someone you trust. A mentor can be your confidant, advisor, coach, or even your role model. Many people swear by their mentors and frequently credit them with much of their ...
Views: 2823(9 votes) - The Magic of Feelization - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithEver laugh at yourself? Sure you have. Everyone has. Well, I just finished laughing at myself again. Why was I laughing? Because of this article. Let me explain... Every month I pretty much go through the same routine. When it comes time to write an article for my newsletter I ...
Views: 2807 - What Makes You Change - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Stephan GardnerEveryone, no matter how much you say you don’t, has a routine, a schedule, a ritual, that they do every day. It could be as simple as checking emails each morning, or as complex as flying a plane four times a day, but each one of these rituals exists to attain and maintain some feeling by ...
Views: 2806 - Radical Self-Honesty (and Unconscious Commitments) - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Paul Dalton"It is discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit." - Noel Coward The inspiration for this tip came after I had the great fortune to find out about the work of Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks. Together they run The Hendricks Institute, a hugely successful ...
Views: 2803(8 votes) - 3 Quotes On Reaching Goals To Help You Achieve Your Desires - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeI'd like to share with you a few quotes on reaching goals that have helped many people find success in their life. I hope that you read them with an open mind and heart. Let these words flow through you and inspire you to reach all your goals successfully. Quote # 1 On Reaching Goals: "If ...
Views: 2789 - Stop Selling! Let the Customer Buy - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Don McNamara CMCAs we all know the Golden Rule of life is to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Are we asking our sales team if they are approaching and treating prospects and customers the same way they want to be engaged - with respect and dignity? Are the sales messages informative and factual, ...
Views: 2780(5 votes) - Eenie, Meenie - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Eva GregoryHave you ever found yourself bored with life, of the “same ol" thing, or the repetition of a job that just does not make your engine rev? Did you know that there are many people plagued with the same challenge? The quest for how to make life more exciting. Surprisingly, the same answer works for ...
Views: 2773 - Positive Attitude Quotes: 3 Motivational Quotes To Attain Massive Success - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Michael LeeSometimes, all you need to succeed in life is positivity. More specifically, positive attitude quotes. These are just little things you can carry around with you all day. Whether these quotes are in your head or written in your daily planner, they undoubtedly have strong inspirational power. ...
Views: 2766 - Success, Elbow Grease And A Little Luck - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2003 from Dave ShieldsI like to think that as a professional psychotherapist & coach, the space in which I work in my office is a smaller reflection of our much larger culture here in the USA. Let me explain. Our culture is constantly on the move towards faster, more convenient ways of doing things. I'm caught ...
Views: 2755(1 vote) - WHY GOOD THINGS 'DON'T' COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT - by Now before you send me an e-mail to correct the above statement, I want to assure you that I was fully alert and awake when I wrote it.
The fact is: I disagree with the statement that 'good things come to those who wait.' Let me explain why:
Here are seven reasons why I believe that 'good ...
Views: 2749 - Have and Have Not... What We Should Have Learned in First Grade - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Aly and AndreaWhen Andrea taught first grade, her students would often jostle for the coveted position at the front of the line. Anyone that was “less than” first in line would complain about their position. This is what seven-year-olds do. And guess what? It doesn’t change much as we grow into adults. We ...
Views: 2720 - Most Common Self- Inflicted Obstacles to Your Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherWhen you experience life through the tainted glass of negative self beliefs, you create obstacles for yourself on a regular basis. In general, you don’t even realize that you are doing it. Instead, you focus on the difficult time that you are having in reaching your goal or creating the change ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - 10 Knock-Out Tips for Homework Success! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework." Lily Tomlin Problem solving, simply put, is the ability to ask the right questions in order to pinpoint what the true issue is. The first obvious question is whether your child is being asked to work ...
Views: 2708(1 vote) - 3 Personality Traits Most Successful Entrepreneurs Possess - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen looking at many successful entrepreneurs most people see someone who seemingly through luck and/or good fortune was able to capitalize on a great idea. What most people do not see is what it takes for these people to position themselves for business success and it is often neither luck or ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - Talking To Yourself Is The First Sign Of Sanity - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Warren RedmanI remember my grandmother saying to me, in her jovial and gentle way, that talking to yourself is the first sign of madness. She’d say that when she caught herself chatting to herself as she mixed yet another floury concoction into a bowl with her oversized wooden spoon. At seven, while I knew ...
Views: 2690 - You Can Never Exceed Your Own Expectations - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Andrew HortonRegardless of your age, gender, ethnicity or even how big or small your dreams may be, self-confidence and self-esteem, coupled with a healthy dose of belief in your potential, are the crucial ingredients for inviting any level of sales success into your experience. No matter how amazing the ...
Views: 2688 - Write Your (Future) Biography To Becoming Famous By Morning - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Mark LewisHave you ever truly reflected on your path in life? What you want to achieve and what areas you would like to be successful in? I'm sure you may have said to yourself a number of times "Gee, it would be nice to live like them, drive a car like that or be famous as they are", but in that context ...
Views: 2685 - Breaking Through Self-Imposed Barriers to Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesI waited patiently for the attractive woman seated before me to answer my question. Neatly groomed and well dressed, Andrea appeared every bit the successful, polished businesswoman confidently perched on an upper rung of the corporate ladder. Yet, when she did answer, her voice belied a ...
Views: 2679 - Mindset Of Success: How To Program Your Mind To Achieve Lasting Success - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michael LeeHaving a mindset of success is very important, especially if you have a goal or a list of goals you want to achieve in life. But what exactly is this mindset of success that people are talking about? Is it something that we’re born with? Is it something that can be learned? Honestly, others ...
Views: 2664 - Vision Board: Using Your Inner Child to Activate the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Veronica BurgessOne of my most memorable moments from my childhood was Christmas! I remember getting all excited about the presents, parties, food, and family…and did I mention the presents! Every year, my parents would ask for my Christmas list. Sometimes I would be so excited, I would jump start my Christmas ...
Views: 2661(2 votes) - Success Secrets #2: "You Can't Read Other Peoples' Minds" - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from John HanlinThere are five key traits or habits that all successful people share. What separates average people from those who achieve great success can be attributed to these five fundamental characteristics that I call "success secrets". This is the second in a series of five articles, each dealing with ...
Views: 2638(7 votes) - Overcome Barriers to Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Noelyne JonesThe first step in how to overcome barriers to success is to identify what is a barrier to success? What is it that stops you achieving what you want? One of the main barriers to success is fear. In fact the way you handle the fear that you will inevitably feel when stepping out of your ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - NINE THINGS MORE IMPORTANT THAN CAPITAL - by When starting any enterprise or business, whether it is full-time or part-time, we all know the value of having plenty of capital (money). But I bet we both know or at least have heard of people who started with no capital who went on to make fortunes. How? You may ask.
Well, I believe there ...
Views: 2608(8 votes) - A Balanced Life - by According to psychologist Sidney Jourard, fully 85 percent of your happiness in life will come from your personal relationships. Your interactions and the time that you spend with the people you care about will be the major source of the pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction that you derive ...
Views: 2607(1 vote) - Are you Prepared to Go the Extra Mile To Succeed? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Andrew HortonIf you want to finally start moving towards the success you want to invite into your life. It is time to stand out from the crowd and go the extra mile. As long as you allow yourself to remain trapped in your comfort zone. A place where you are, neither content, nor fulfilled your life will ...
Views: 2604 - Productivity and the Rubber Band Effect - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Joan FriedlanderWhat, you might ask, is "the rubber band effect?" It's a bit like the yo-yo effect, but rather than describing fluctuations in results it describes the expansion and contraction of your capacity to deliver. It describes tension: not enough, too much and just right. Picture a rubber band for ...
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