Motivational

176. Entrepreneurs: Take action over inspiration every time
     'Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilarationof victory!' General George S. PattonWhen choosing a senior quote, this one jumped right at me. Iwas ready to conquer the world, but then reality slapped mein the face...College. 4 more years of reading, writing, and arithmetic.Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience andencourage anyone who has the opportunity to give it a go.Plus, I learned one of the most valuable lessons in my lifewhile attending college:*We're not ta…



177. Mother Of Invention Or Dummy? You Decide!
     What would you say to yourself if when faced with a severe problem that could potentially devastate your lifestyle? What would happen if you 'did' the first thing that came into your mind? Would you be proud of yourself? Analyze what Jim did and see how you would measure up. Jim had worked hard all his life and had become very wealthy. He had achieved what most people could only dream about. At over fifty years old, he was at the pinnacle of his life. Ah! The Easy Street Illusion!He owned real e…



178. 5 Tips To Increase Your Personal Power
     Have you ever started a new project full to the brim with enthusiasm only to have your enthusiasm and motivation wane as the months go by? When we’re pursuing something of worth in our lives, enthusiasm and motivation are two very important factors. They act as driving forces for us and keep us on course to achieve our goals. So how can we maintain high levels of both? Try these ideas:1. The most important one: Have at least one person in your life who is like-minded. This means someone who want…



179. Personal and Professional Development - What's the Difference?
     When people ask me about my business, I tell them I'm in the learning business - that we help organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential through learning. This is a fine statement and it does describe the breadth of what we do, but it often leads to the follow-up question like . . . 'Do you do personal development stuff or just business skills training?' My answer is yes. Because I don't believe there is a significant difference between personal development and professional devel…



180. 7 Secrets To High Performance Thinking - Part 6
     The Taoist's have a saying, 'The Journey is the reward.'High performance thinkers exemplify that remark.They pick their profession, not because of the moneythey expect to make, but because of the joy it bringsthem.In the words of J. Paul Getty, they've learned to thrive on the pressure. They don't see what they do as do or die. They've learned to laugh at themselves and try not totake things too seriously.What others may consider a problem, they consider achallenge. Their sense of humor and abil…



181. Success on Purpose!
     We are always living - seems obvious but many people seem to go through most of their life on autopilot. Sure they have hopes and dreams, they have ideas and plans, yet few actually achieve them. With every second that passes we lose time given to us to accomplish and experience various things. Not many people around the world can afford to sit in front of a computer and read articles like this compelling them to live life on purpose. They have a clear purpose - survival. They are not dreaming o…



182. Ready, Aim...Aim...Aim
     Hard pulling the trigger isn't it? Due diligence is done. Research from A to Z: complete. It's time to fire. Wait. Let's just check a few more things. There's only one chance to get it right. Drop the hammer and FIRE! Talk with a small business owner and he has a hard time, sometimes, putting a plan in action. He fears failure. He loathes loss. We all do. But business is about being bold and forthright. It's about knowing you have the right product at the right time. It's about decisive action. …



183. Overcoming Procrastination
     Overcoming ProcrastinationProcrastination, the habit of putting tasks off to the last possible minute, can be a major problem in both your career and your personal life. Missed opportunities, frenzied work hours, stress, overwhelm, resentment, and guilt are just some of the symptoms. This article will explore the root causes of procrastination and give you several practical tools to overcome it.Replace 'Have To' With 'Want To'First, thinking that you absolutely have to do something is a major re…



184. Positioned For Success... The Refined Art Of Taking A Chance
     Positioned For Success... The Refined Art Of Taking A ChanceBy Josh Hinds(c) 2004ARE YOU IN... OR OUT? Are you in or out of your comfort zone, that is? Remember a simple principle: action leads to results. One decision.One small action.One step outside of the comfort zone... Can be the beginning of a series of decisions and actions that lead to a better lifestyle, a feeling of 'I can do this,' and a host of other possibilities. SO WHY NOT TAKE A 'STRETCH BREAK'? A stretch break for success.…



185. Questions for the Game of Life
     “If you could eliminate one day from your past so that you never had to live through it, what day would you erase?”“If you could ask a single question of a dead relative, what would it be and of whom would you ask it?”These questions come from a little book I’ve been reading as a way to begin the New Year. If. . . Questions for the Game of Life by Evelyn McFarlane and James Saywell (Villard, 1995) My partner and I have been playing it, one of us throwing out a question, and then both of us shari…



186. Turn Those Emotions Into Success
     In life there's bound to always be someone who wants to bring you down. Heck, maybe at times you've wanted to bring someone down as well. But let's put a new light on this. You may have co-workers, friends even relatives whether they are fully, only half or marriage related that try to take you down. Do they spend time trying to put you down by spreading rumors, talking behind your back and BSing things? Instead of focusing and living their own life, they are getting wrapped up in yours. Don't …



187. Ordinary People Can Live with Significance
     It’s holiday time—a time when our thoughts rise from our everyday living to higher ideals. Something lifts our sights above the everyday, and helps us focus on our relationships, on our neighbors, and on our fellowman.The Babe from Bethlehem changed everything. His perfect life, inspiring teachings, and infinite sacrifice has had a profound impact on the world ever since. It was the turning point of human history.Can ordinary people like us live lives of significance? Can we have profound impact…



188. Learning From Life
     Do you ever find yourself thinking, 'Life has taught me some tough lessons, and the scars do not heal easily.'? This article can help you learn valuable lessons from the past, instead of allowing the past to determine your future. The quality of the life we live, is based upon the learning we derive from our experiences. I know that for myself, it is sometimes easy to feel that 'Life has taught me some tough lessons, and the scars do not heal easily.' When I find myself thinking like this it mea…



189. Olympic Games parties can add fun, excitement and world-class achievement to your workday
     Businesses and other organizations can capitalize on the interest and excitement the 2004 summer Olympic Games will create when they’re held in Athens, Greece, August 13-29. Channel this heightened enthusiasm into the achievement of your organization’s goals – whether sales, marketing, customer service, etc. Use it, too, to stimulate a greater sense of patriotism and pride in being an American. Busche offers these suggestions:Make your day-to-day office activities and meetings more effective by …



190. Why I Harass People I Like...And Why It Is Good For Business
     Running a successful business is all about detail and execution.You have to pay attention to the small things. If you aremessing up orders and slow on customer service, people start tonotice. Sales dwindle. Do it all right and word gets around.Your sales grow fast.People pay for quality, even if your price is higher than yourcompetitors.That is why I like to work with good people AND harass them.I'm the guy who makes sure the details aren't forgotten. Thatmakes for a very good product or service…



191. he Inside Story
     Why is it that you don't yet have all that you want in your life? Why is it that you never seem to be moving forward, making progress, or reaching your goals?Could it be that there is some force out there holding you back? Could it be your competitors, your family, your friends, or could it be something closer to home?Could it be... an 'inside job?'Well, my dear friend let me share with you what I learned recently while attending a seminar given by Carole Dore. You may not know her name, but whe…



192. Why People Don't Set Goals
     Do you have goals? Better yet, do you have written goals? If you don't have goals, then you're not alone. In fact, less than 3% of the population has a written set of goals, and less than 1% reviews their goals on a regular basis. Why is this, given the strong correlation between goal setting and success? Here are several reasons that people don't set goals: 1.They don't realize the importance of goals. Few people think of goal setting as a skill set that can help them achieve success in their l…



193. Stop, Look And Listen
     Copyright 2005 Writer's Eye Advisory ServiceThere are three journal actions that you should take when writing a journal entry. You should stop. You should look, and then you should listen. In order to write a journal entry you need to be aware of what’s going on inside and outside of you. After practicing these three actions you will become more aware of everything around you.STOP: Prepare yourself to write, finish up the work in front of you. Find your journal and pen or pencil. Take a deep bre…



194. The One Important Secret of Making More Money Easily.
     Copyright 2005 Patric ChanIf you're reading this article, it means you are a person who wants to make more money in life. Who doesn't? Money is not everything in life, but it sure helps to decrease problems if it is used correctly.Some people think that they don't deserve to make more money in life. But you are different. You put effort in to change your life for a wealthier lifestyle.If I say to you that it's easy to make money instantly, that would be a lie right?It's not easy to make money i…



195. Life Mission
     What is your purpose in life? What is your unique contribution to the world, one that is genuinely yours? What gets you out of bed and fired up on those days when life doesn't seem so wonderful? And what do these questions have to do with attracting and building your ideal relationship?When you get clear on your life mission, you also get clear about how to live to accomplish your mission, making relationship decisions and choices effortless. In this way you can take much of the guesswork out of…



196. Freedom Through Purose
     Freedom Through Purposeby Darrin F. CoeIt is my belief that those who live the most successful lives are those who live it with purpose. I believe that each person on earth is being optimized for the realization of at least on significant ideal, that is their purpose. Each person on earth has a purpose. Whether you believe that we were created with a purpose or whether you believe that via our environment and our genetics we've developed to better realize a purpose than others, you should believ…



197. Make a Living or Design a Life:13 Tools for Successful Living in 2005
     On the journey through this thing called life, we all endure the challenges of mass confusion, unanswered questions and feelings trepidation as we navigate our way to “SUCCESS”. As elusive as the achievement of Success may seem, it is indeed a process with universal laws, principles and tools that nature uses to create everything we see in material existence.So as you reflect on 2004 and prepare for 2005 I offer you 13 tools for achieving success and inner peace. If practiced daily and incorpora…



198. The Self-Care Minder - Transition
     'I don't know what I want (in my career / creative passion / relationships/ all of the above).''I know what I want to create next but I AM scared and I don't know how to do it so maybe this means I shouldn't do it.''I sense rumbling change brewing but I don't know what to do with this rumbling so I keep doing the same thing.''I've been in this not knowing fog for years... How do I know if I'm kidding myself? What if I never birth what's next?'Myself, I've been in a 'creative transition' for abou…



199. Tears of Liberty
     Tears of LibertyI thought I saw the Lady cry ~beneath her glory and might I thought I saw her shed a tear ~beneath the New York skyI thought I saw her shoulders, heavy ~laden with empty sorrow I thought I saw her close her eyes ~ praying for tomorrow I thought I saw her bow her head ~in deep and dark despair I thought I saw her flame grow dim ~ atop her jaded hair And twixt the pale blue moon and the plumes of burning embers I thought I saw the Lady sigh ~ from times that she remembered Of freed…



200. You are the master of your destiny
     Every thought of a human being is transformed as picture in everybody's mind.The picture transformed into your mind will be depending upon your thought. If your thought is about success, the picture transformed into your mind, will be as if you are getting success.If your thought is failure, then the picture transformed into your mind will be as if you are getting failure.Never think or doubt, when you begin with something that it will end in failure. If you think so, then that thought or doubt …



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