...Maybe that’s the problem. Pursuing happiness is like chasing a rainbow. The faster we go, the harder we try, the farther off it becomes. I have learned that happiness is not a pursuit— it’s a choice. Happiness is a state of mind, obtainable at any time, in any moment of your choosing. Licking a cone of creamy vanilla Häagen-Dazs makes me happy. But if someone knocks the cone out of my hand, I’m no longer happy. Happiness can be fleeting and unstable, like that ice cream cone. It’s really just a temporary sensation of pleasure, like entertainment,…
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The Pursuit of Happiness
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4 Ways to Unlock Yourself from Chronic Frustration
PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement15 May 2012 | 12:37 amThere have been many times in my life when I thought I was angry, only to discover that it was really frustration. Frustration, at its core is wanting something to be other than it is: A different time; a different place; a different color; a different job; a different feeling; a different person.... Read more at PickTheBrain.com -
How To Develop Self Discipline
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The Ten Habits of Passionate People
PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement16 May 2012 | 1:37 amWhen you find your passion, you’ll have a boost of motivation to get started and change your life. However, this motivation won’t last if you don’t turn it into habits. We are creatures of habits. Our human nature always looks for ways to create patterns and do things on autopilot. Habits are... Read more at PickTheBrain.com -
Can Money Buy Happiness?
PatricChan.Name1 May 2012 | 9:33 amMany people would say that money can’t buy happiness. That’s true because happiness is not quantified by money but if you know what to buy, guess what, perhaps you can turn your money into happiness. This video will show you what to buy… Bad News: The Robert G. Allen Collection at www.RobertAllenSeminar.com has now gone back to the original price of $297. Good news is, I’ll remain 15 more units at the promotion price until all are sold out at www.robertallenseminar.com/millionaire
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PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement
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The Ten Habits of Passionate People
16 May 2012 | 1:37 amWhen you find your passion, you’ll have a boost of motivation to get started and change your life. However, this motivation won’t last if you don’t turn it into habits. We are creatures of habits. Our human nature always looks for ways to create patterns and do things on autopilot. Habits are... Read more at PickTheBrain.com -
4 Ways to Unlock Yourself from Chronic Frustration
15 May 2012 | 12:37 amThere have been many times in my life when I thought I was angry, only to discover that it was really frustration. Frustration, at its core is wanting something to be other than it is: A different time; a different place; a different color; a different job; a different feeling; a different person.... Read more at PickTheBrain.com -
The Art of Listening
14 May 2012 | 12:28 amThis is what I intend to cover briefly today — listening. It seems most are talking, some are hearing but only very few are listening. Listening is an art. It is easy to listen to the subject matter when you are interested in the topic. But sometimes, for example, at work, it can be a great deal... Read more at PickTheBrain.com -
What to Answer When They Ask What You Want to Be
13 May 2012 | 1:50 amWhen I was five years old, my parents asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I told them I wanted to be a butterfly. It did not seem to be the answer they were looking for. But I quickly caught on. The next time they asked me that question, in junior high, I knew what I wanted to be-- a... Read more at PickTheBrain.com -
Recharge Your Life – Go Green!
12 May 2012 | 12:59 amDid you know that most modern hunter-gatherers spend only 20 or so hours a week working? The Zhun people of Africa, for example, spend most of their time hanging out, socializing and generally enjoying life, while those of us running the rat race in industrialized nations work an average of 44... Read more at PickTheBrain.com
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Can Money Buy Happiness?
1 May 2012 | 9:33 amMany people would say that money can’t buy happiness. That’s true because happiness is not quantified by money but if you know what to buy, guess what, perhaps you can turn your money into happiness. This video will show you what to buy… Bad News: The Robert G. Allen Collection at www.RobertAllenSeminar.com has now gone back to the original price of $297. Good news is, I’ll remain 15 more units at the promotion price until all are sold out at www.robertallenseminar.com/millionaire -
Are you making money while sleeping?
26 Apr 2012 | 9:31 amHere’s a very simple question for you: Do you make money while you’re sleeping? Basically, when you wake up the next day, do you get richer by NOT doing anything? If you don’t make money when you’re not working, then you not doing a good job at creating income streams for yourself. Now, I’m not referring to those who have jobs or being employees — this matter is actually very real for almost everyone! I mean, a fitness trainer, a surgeon or a professional speaker will experience this too! I like to share with you the 3 major ways how you can make passive… -
How Money Moves
10 Apr 2012 | 11:33 pmFirst, you have to understand that money moves. Second, if you know how it moves, you can be there to catch it at the right time and the right place. So really, you can be a very wealthy person once you’re able to immerse yourself with the principle of “money moves”. Money moves like water. Like water, its never stagnant – money is transfer from one hand to another hand ALL OF THE TIME. If you want to have a lot of money in your hand, you need to know where it is and how you can get it to be transferred to you instead. Of course I don’t mean robbing a bank since…
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Darren Hardy, Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine
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The Pursuit of Happiness
15 May 2012 | 11:02 am...Maybe that’s the problem. Pursuing happiness is like chasing a rainbow. The faster we go, the harder we try, the farther off it becomes. I have learned that happiness is not a pursuit— it’s a choice. Happiness is a state of mind, obtainable at any time, in any moment of your choosing. Licking a cone of creamy vanilla Häagen-Dazs makes me happy. But if someone knocks the cone out of my hand, I’m no longer happy. Happiness can be fleeting and unstable, like that ice cream cone. It’s really just a temporary sensation of pleasure, like entertainment,… -
Times are Changing: Age, Sex and Our Future (2 of 2)
8 May 2012 | 11:00 amAs we discussed in the first post, gender and generations are changing the landscape of business and the dynamics of the work environment in dramatic fashion. If you can learn to adapt your culture and your leadership you will thrive as we march forward into the future. Don’t adapt and it could be curtains for your business and your prosperous future. So I have two methods to suggest helping you adapt, develop and thrive. 1. Reverse Mentoring This is the best way to integrate the trading of skills, perspectives and experience throughout your organization. Have men be mentored by women… -
Times are Changing: Age, Sex and Our Future (1 of 2)
1 May 2012 | 11:00 amWe live in such incredibly dynamic times. These are exciting times to be alive… and challenging. Most everything we have come to know is being disrupted and changed... seemingly all at once. And for this conversation I’m not even referring to the technological or globalization changes that have impacted every function and facet of our business life. I’m talking about the massive change in diversity we are undergoing in our workplace. Not a diversity of race (although that is certainly another consideration with the impact of globalization), I’m talking about the… -
5 Traits of Personal Mastery (2 of 2)
24 Apr 2012 | 11:00 amWe are talking about personal mastery and what the best in the world do to achieve their extraordinary levels of success. If you missed the first post with traits ONE and TWO go here: Part 1 THREE They are super particular about how they spend their time. Because they are so passionate about what they do and their pursuit for excellence, they guard their time and attention to anything else vigorously. You too should have such vigilance. Learn more in The Overachiever vs. Superachiever series: Installment #1, #2, #3, #4 FOUR Those who end up achieving a level of personal mastery are willing to… -
5 Traits of Personal Mastery (1 of 2)
17 Apr 2012 | 11:00 amOne of the great benefits of my role as publisher and editorial director of SUCCESS magazine is that it gives me almost unfettered access to the most successful achievers in the world. I get to meet and spend time with most anybody you can imagine. When I get knee to knee with many of these extraordinary people, my job is to try and decode the DNA of their mindset, philosophies, best practices and success strategies. Most of these unique individuals are the best in the world at what they do. I am there to find out about what they do and what has elevated them above everyone else in their…
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The Invisible Mentor
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Frederick (Fritz) Perls, Founder of Gestalt Therapy
16 May 2012 | 6:04 amFrederick Salomon Perls (Fritz Perls), his wife Laura, Paul Goodman, and others founded the Gestalt School of Psychotherapy.Name: Frederick Salomon PerlsBirth Date: July 1893 – March 1970Job Functions: Psychiatrist and PsychotherapistFields: PsychiatryKnown For: Gestalt TherapyBiographyBorn in Berlin in the late nineteenth century into a middle class family, Frederick Salomon Perls was interested in theatre. Affectionately known to friends and colleagues as Fritz, Perls decided to study medicine when he enrolled into college in 1913. The First World War interrupted his study and he enlisted… -
Book Review – Peter Pan by JM Barrie
15 May 2012 | 4:24 amWhy Peter Pan by JM Barrie Matters TodayPeter Pan and similar stories matter today, more than ever, because we do not take enough time to dream, and step into the world of make believe because we are too busy. Peter Pan allows us to think that we can make the impossible possible. Michael, John and Wendy Darling tried to fly and they kept at it until they became good at it. We can conceive and believe something, but until we take action, nothing will become of our idea. The book also highlights the fundamental differences between adults and children.Cover via AmazonThe children’s drama… -
Why You Must Read Broadly – Tip 4
14 May 2012 | 6:33 amReading broadly introduces diversity into your life.Have you ever read an intriguing article and wondered how the writer came up with the idea? Have you ever read a book that connects two very different subject matters in a unique way? Have you ever transported one idea from one industry to another to resolve a pesky challenge? Have you ever read something that was so incredulous or even whimsical that it gave you the courage to try to do something that once seemed impossible?Reading broadly introduces diverse types of information into your life. It helps you to become bolder in your work and… -
The Invisible Mentor Week in Review
12 May 2012 | 4:30 amThis is what we talked about on The Invisible Mentor Blog this week: Edith Nesbit’s The Railway Children, Seneca the Younger, Stoic Philosopher, Playwright and Tutor to Neroand Shannon Moroney, Author, Advocate and SpeakerSeneca (Photo credit: tonynetone)Adventures in LearningWhat you read is more important that how much you read. Ensure that your reading material is diverse, and vary in the level of difficultly to read. The “menu” of books should include a selection of not just bestsellers, but also books that are off the beaten tracks. In fact, the great thinkers who have transformed… -
Mentor Yourself: An Interview With Shannon Moroney, Author, Advocate & Speaker, Part II
11 May 2012 | 6:29 amInvisible Mentor: Shannon Moroney, Author, Advocate & SpeakerWebsite: http://www.shannonmoroney.com/Avil Beckford: Tell me a little bit about yourself.Shannon Moroney: I’m the author of a book that just came out titled Through the Glass. It’s my memoir of a personal experience as a victim of crime but moreover of the spouse of an offender and the journey through the justice system. I’m based in Toronto, and I travel all over the place doing public speaking and putting some of my efforts into restorative justice.Avil Beckford: How do you integrate your personal and professional…
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Remez Sasson Blog on Self Improvement and Spiritual Growth
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Everything Starts as a Dream, but Requires Action
11 May 2012 | 7:04 amBy Remez Sasson Here is an excerpt from the book 101 Motivational Tips for Success: “Everything starts as a dream, a thought, a mental image, but this is just the first step. If you stay there, you will enjoy your dream, but one day you will see that you are standing still, like a person [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
10 Tips to Relieve Stress and Release Tension
6 May 2012 | 5:28 amBy Remez Sasson Stress and tension seem to be an integral part of life. Wherever you go, they go after you. There is stress and tension at work, at home and in relationships. There is stress and tension due to health problems, and stress and tension brought about by one’s financial situation. Sometimes, you can [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Do You Use the Facebook and Twitter Buttons?
3 May 2012 | 6:54 amBy Remez Sasson When I redesigned my website, a few months ago, I have added a Facebook and Twitter buttons to each post and article. There are two kind buttons, those that take you to my Facebook or Twitter pages, and buttons that show the number of likes and tweets, and which take you to [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
10 Tips for Starting Your Day
29 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amBy Remez Sasson How do you begin your day? Do you feel happy or depressed, energetic or washed out? Do you expect a good day, or do you think about your problems? The way you start your day, affects your moods and behavior, and therefore, how people relate to you. How you begin your day [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Do You Think that You Lack Enough Concentration?
22 Apr 2012 | 6:12 amBy Remez Sasson Do you feel that you lack enough concentration, and would like to strengthen it? Lack of concentration seems to be very common, especially nowadays, with so many distractions, so much information, gadgets, advertising, and products that attract your attention in so many ways. This happens everywhere, at work, at school and at [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Direct Response Marketing on Steroids
6 May 2012 | 9:47 amA Direct Response Company Everybody Knows While Google technically is not a “direct response company” they really are a direct response marketing business delivering back to the user the most relevant search results. By delivering relevant results Google can see the responses based on Google Analytics things like on page site time and number of pages viewed and bounce rates. Google uses typical direct response techniques, testing and tracking and then modifying based on the results. This is pure math, if it works they do more of it, if it does not work they change it or cut it. -
Hilton Garden Inn and Herman Miller Mirra Chair Promotion
2 May 2012 | 10:41 amI don’t usually travel often but when I do travel I’ve had some really good exeriences in the Hilton Garden Inn. I would consider myself a business traveler. I lug a laptop. I want a clean room, good food and the ability to connect to a wireless network and a workspace in the room with a phone, desk and good light and a good quality chair is an added bonus. In my 2 stays at the Hilton Garden Inn I saw 2 different promotion cards telling me that I could go to a special link HGI.com/Chair and purchase the chair I was using for the couple of nights while I stayed at the HGI. I… -
Social Media Trends and Google+
1 May 2012 | 10:56 amWhat are the latest Social Media Trends? I believe that Google is focused intensely in 3 areas: Social Media (Google+) Mobile Video In this video I think I have found something Google is working on that they will be rolling out that is significant? Why is it significant? Because they are going to give social media a piece of their most valuable screen SERP real estate, in the upper right hand corner above the PPC ads. Check out this short video and you can try it yourself. Let me know what you think. Do you think this will give Google+ a leg up on Facebook? Do you think this will change the… -
Funny Friday for Geeks
27 Apr 2012 | 4:50 pmIt is always fun comparing notes with other webmasters and seo’s as I have done with Vera. Every now and again someone (RoughMagic) will share some “good stuff,” and I think this is pretty good. If you are in the Internet marketing game as am I we are constantly getting an education and a re-education from the search engines especially from Google. What is really interesting about this search is it appears that Google and Bings’ search results are identical. But that is not the real kicker. The real kicker is that their update(s) seemed to screw their own company… -
How to Spot a Camouflaged Time Waster
29 Mar 2012 | 3:51 pmTime is our most precious asset. Once we have lost it we can never get it back. We must guard our time like a junk yard dog guards a scrap heap. OK we all know them, time wasters. And we have all probably been on both sides of the time waster equation. We can have time wasters in our personal lives i.e. girlfriends and boyfriends and we can have time wasters in business. In this brief article we will only be talking about time wasters in business. Let’s face it these aren’t ordinary times and it is pretty competitive out there. Everybody is looking for “a deal.” But at the end of the…
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Karyn Colfer’s Interview – A Mum in a Million
16 May 2012 | 12:45 pmAll families go through tough times and differing degrees of adversities but it takes some truly fantastic, compassionate human beings to be able to deal with this on a daily basis and not only survive but to thrive and use their knowledge to inspire and support others. Continue reading → -
Mike Hughes’ Meditation Techniques
15 May 2012 | 8:22 amTrue meditation is about discovering the truth and the first truth we discover, is the truth about ourselves. Our conscious minds are only the tip of a very large iceberg. The 90% below the surface often called the subconscious mind contains memories, resentments & negative emotions which affect us today although we don't realise it. Continue reading → -
Interview with Author Gabrielle Kimm
13 May 2012 | 7:57 amThe poem is narrated by the fifth duke of Ferrara, Alfonso d’Este. He is talking about his late wife, and explains how her wilfulness and promiscuity and lack of respect finally proved too much for him, leading him to decide to have her permanently silenced. He ends the poem by proposing to go downstairs to meet the father of his new fiancée, and the reader is left terrified on behalf of the poor unsuspecting bride-to-be. Continue reading → -
Musings Regarding Gay Marriages
10 May 2012 | 5:08 amWho are we to tell couples that their love is wrong or disgusting? I would not be happy if it were said to me, would you?! Continue reading → -
Interview with Web Entrepreneur James Chartrand – Why He Wears Women’s Underwear.
7 May 2012 | 1:30 amI think what happened says less about my actions and far more about people’s perception of gender differences and the fact that we all have personal biases and filters through which we see the world. I think a lot of people were ignorant of the fact that sexism and gender inequality still exists, so I’m glad I shook that up and reminded them we still have a long way to go! Continue reading →
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What My World's Like
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#notetoself: be considerate. build community.
27 Apr 2012 | 10:35 amThis is the seventh #notetoself letter, originally sent on March 19, 2012. Five weeks ago, I arrived at Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua specifically to work on a permaculture farm. Nearly everything I read about this island was that it was magical. That magic wasn’t fully expounded upon, so I hoped I’d figure out for myself what it was about. As I prepare to leave tomorrow, I realize I understand the gravitational pull this island has on one’s heart and mind from my experience in Balgue. I was actually supposed to leave a few days ago, but it didn’t feel right; I… -
#notetoself: show your love.
7 Apr 2012 | 7:20 amThis is the sixth #notetoself letter, originally sent on March 13, 2012. There is a great irony in my personality. I suppose it’s common amongst others that identify as writers, but knowing it’s not specific to me doesn’t make me any more comfortable with it than if it were only my problem. I’m a horrible communicator. Yup. Horrible. However eloquently I may be able to string together written words, I’m much less gifted with the spoken word, especially when it comes to my most vulnerable relationships. Especially when I’m hurt. Especially when hurt and most… -
#notetoself: touch the sky.
3 Apr 2012 | 8:41 amThis is the fifth #notetoself letter, originally sent on March 5, 2012. Henry David Thoreau said, “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He lived in the first half of the 19th century and yet those words still contain truth today. It’s sad. Quiet desperation kills the spirit. Before this trip, I realized how discontent I’d become with my life. My work didn’t matter to me. I wasn’t even sure what I was doing with my “work”. I never knew how answer the “what do you do?” question. I don’t know. Live. That was the… -
#notetoself: follow the signs.
30 Mar 2012 | 7:05 amThis is the fourth #notetoself letter, sent on February 27, 2012. So much of life can be enigmatic and perplexing. Undoubtedly, there will be times when you don’t know what to do, how to spend your time, where to invest your energies. For quite a while, that’s been the case with me and my life. That’s part of the reason I’m in Central America. For the past two weeks, I’ve been living off the grid on a farm. On this 26 acre lot, there’s electricity in three locations and two of those are houses I don’t have access to. If you don’t have a… -
#notetoself: relax into the discomfort.
26 Mar 2012 | 4:23 pmThis is the third #notetoself letter, originally sent on February 20, 2012. Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua is an island formed by two volcanoes with an isthmus between them. Many consider it to be a magical place, although I haven’t yet figured out exactly what makes it so, but suspect I will soon. It’s beautiful and there are more signs of nature than the 42,000 people that live here. I’m staying on a permaculture farm with all kinds of good stuff: random greens, herbs, coconut, banana, plantains, Moringa, Mayan breadnut, taro, jackfruit, neem, guava, cashew, cinnamon, mango…
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Scared Senseless: a Boat Trip to the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica (Video Post)
14 May 2012 | 5:00 pm“The most biologically intense place on Earth.” National Geographic Magazine I was scared about travelling to the off the peninsula but I never realised I’d actually be squealing with terror on the journey. With no roads and access only by boat or foot the Osa Peninsula has maintained its wild jungles, abundant wildlife and natural beauty. Imagine miles of uninhabited beaches, backed by thick jungle, with scarlet macaws flying overhead and spider monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys and howler monkeys rampaging through the trees. We lived only four hours… -
The Day I Lost My Spa Virginity
10 May 2012 | 5:00 pmThere are myriad ways to relax but I experienced something extraordinary on my first ever visit to a spa. I was studying at London University at the time and had been busting a gut to cram as much as possible into my head about French language and literature before my final exams. My four years at university have been focused mainly on travelling or working in pubs, shops, restaurants to fund those travels. I wasn’t a bad student though, so I went to most of the lectures and seminars. I almost always handed in my assignments. Plus I had an advantage because, while all the french students… -
How to See the Real Costa Rica
8 May 2012 | 6:00 pmCosta Rica means the beautiful coast and it lives up to its name. Costa Rica is a long, skinny country bordered by the Caribbean Sea on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. Both the Costa Rican coasts have unique scenery and culture. The Caribbean coast has tropical fish and english-speaking people of African descent, while the Pacific Coast has long beaches and Spanish speaking residents. Wildlife is abundant throughout Costa Rica and especially the Osa Peninsula which is known to be the most biologically diverse place on in the world and that’s a huge calling card. When we… -
Our Home Away From Home in Bocas Del Toro, Panama
30 Apr 2012 | 5:00 pmImagine a Caribbean island, a one horse town which the horse has wandered away from, a place where life has slowed to a gentle crawl. Here the clear blue seas are filled with exotic fish, the trees heavy with bread fruit and the roads a quagmire of mud so often impassable. That’s Bocas del Toro in Panama. There’s not much to do in Bocas except learn to surf, hop in a boat to explore other off shore islands or take a cooling swim. But what else would you want to do? A marks the Bocas del Toro Island travel hot spot Having just spent 10 years living on a Pacific Island in New… -
Photo Faves: Travel Souvenirs: Rasta Man Vibrations
26 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pmWhat do you think of this genuine rasta hat I picked up in Zimbabwe? It came without dreadlocks so it was much more wearable when I bought it but sadly it’s not the kind of thing that looks good on a white woman. I knew that at the time but I just couldn’t resist buying that hat. The red, gold and green stripes set off by black sang out at me.it was bright, zany and a little bit crazy. So much like my life in Zimbabwe. I loved that hat and even though I never wore it I could never bear to part with it. I hung onto it for 12 years and when we moved to New Zealand it was tucked…
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TALENT DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES » Talent Development Resources : creativity and personal growth
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Kristen Stewart and shyness and sensitivity
13 May 2012 | 10:17 pmMany interviewers and writers over the years have described actor Kristen Stewart as “cautious” and “shy.” At least one news story refers to her as a “Self-proclaimed introvert.” By the way, I am not presuming Kristen Stewart is shy, introverted or highly sensitive, and I don’t know her personally. But just from my gut reaction to seeing her in movies and interviews, she may – like many other very talented actors – have any or all of those traits. Not that they are the same thing. See my post Shyness, Introversion, Sensitivity – What’s… -
Cheryl Richardson on sensitivity and self-care
11 May 2012 | 7:52 pmCheryl Richardson relates an example of her own sensitivity: “Last night I went to see a movie with a group of friends. “I’d heard wonderful things about the story from people whose opinion I respect, and I was so looking forward to enjoying the film. “However, within twenty minutes of watching, I made a decision to leave the theater. “I’m very sensitive to violence and human suffering and therefore my threshold is pretty low.” From her article So Sensitive: Are you tired of sucking it up? Chapter 8 of her book The Art of Extreme Self-Care is titled… -
Marilyn Monroe: Her complex Inner Life
8 May 2012 | 5:05 pm“I never wanted to be Marilyn – it just happened. Marilyn’s like a veil I wear over Norma Jeane.” “I used to think as I looked out on the Hollywood night, ‘There must be thousands of girls sitting alone like me dreaming of being a movie star.’ But I’m not going to worry about them. I’m dreaming the hardest.” In many biographies, interviews and her own writings, Marilyn Monroe expressed a wide range of feelings and insights on being an actor that can still be meaningful for performers and other artists. [Photo: Portrait of Actress Marilyn… -
Multipotentiality: multiple talents, multiple challenges
7 May 2012 | 11:30 pmOne of the myths of high ability, multitalented people is they can choose whatever personal and career paths they want, and realize their abilities without hindrance. It doesn’t always work out that way. In her Unwrapping the Gifted post “Multipotentiality,” K-12 gifted education specialist Tamara Fisher quotes Bryant (a pseudonym), a graduating senior who lists his possible future careers as “applied psychologist, scientific psychologist, college teacher, philosophy, mathematics, architect, engineer.” He says, “I find it difficult to choose between careers… -
Activating The Best Within Us
3 May 2012 | 11:03 pm“The greatest achievements in life are only possible if we can activate the best within us.” Brendon Burchard This is a theme of his upcoming book “The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive.” There are already enthusiastic testimonials including these: “The Charge is an inspiring guide to the one thing we all want: more life in our lives. Brendon Burchard proves that we can harness our emotional drives to feel more alive, and that it’s our internal charge that helps us meet life’s challenges with joy and courage. I love this…
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Reflections for Personal and Business Development
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Creating the “Not to do” list.
20 Apr 2012 | 1:59 amPhoto by BigStock. Click on image to find more. It’s all a choice, I remind myself as the work piles up and I start frantically going through it. This is the busy season. I am coaching, training, planning, creating, talking to clients. And it’s all good, don’t get me wrong. I love it all. And if I continue to do it all I will not keep the standard of service I am so proud of. So, enter my wonderful team. They are competent, willing, there. And I need to give away more of what I am doing so we can thrive together. So, first, I put myself on the task of deciding what I will… -
Social Media: The great amplifier.
10 Apr 2012 | 10:03 pmAs many of you know already, I am a huge Social Media enthusiast. More and more I find myself talking about it privately, speaking publicly and sharing what I have learned with more and more others. I truly enjoy tweeting, blogging, participating actively on LinkedIN and Facebook, and nowadays, yes, also pinning! Google+ has been on and off for me, but so many others enjoy it, that I might revisit soon. I still suggest the Social Media Diet as a way to start out and find the balance where it begins to be fun, rewarding, stimulating, worthwhile. So today I want to talk about another aspect of… -
How a Wider Perspective Makes You a Better Leader.
5 Apr 2012 | 8:53 pmAs leaders become more prominent in their organizations, they tend to have much to do and a few key people to do it with. To zero in on their vision, they might create their dream team and continue to explore new ways of changing the world they are a part of. Whether formal or informal leadership is at play, success in getting others to follow creates a new set of challenges for all involved. Especially for leaders. When all is well and they are feeling focused and useful, staying open to a wider perspective is a step that should be taken purposefully, if only because it will not naturally… -
Listening to your body is a balancing act.
16 Feb 2012 | 7:50 amImage via Wikipedia Marathon runners know it and so do singers, maybe other professions experience the same. In general, it’s a good idea to listen to your body and connect your mind, body and soul for a more fruitful existence, a better gauge of your reactions, more understanding of yourself. These are three of the many benefits of a close body-mind connection. But being connected does not mean you listen and take everything at face value. There are times when the body is reacting to a perceived threat in a more violent way than necessary. In those cases, it is the mind that can move… -
Randall on Relaxation
22 Dec 2011 | 11:20 amRecently my good friend Randall Krause of Hymla was generous enough to do a free webinar for us called Relaxation 101. Check it out! We think it is awesome! Thanks Randall. NOTE: ONLY THE INTRO is in Spanish. The webinar is in English so hang in there! Please <a href=”http://www.instantpresenter.com/quidamglobal/E954D8878948″ title=”Online meetings, web conferencing, and webinars powered by InstantPresenter.com”>click here to view this online…
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A little piece of me
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Why do you blog? Five years on
24 Apr 2012 | 2:35 pmI was pretty sure that I had covered the question of 'Why does one blog?' quite a few times over the past 5.5 years of blogging. In fact I know I did, the first time was in January 2007 'Blog, Why do you do it'. Although I did have to google search my own blog to discover that post, well it was a bloody long time ago.I have endeavoured to do a yearly review of my blogging adventures, loosely around my blogversary (blogs have birthdays, don't you know). So have a gander at my One, Two, Three, and Four years of blogging. This post is my 'Five' years of… -
One doodle at a time
15 Apr 2012 | 5:24 pmI alluded to this mysterious doodle project in my last postThis project, in a nutshell, is about Education and the charity that came up with it, is The Dogstar Foundation, which is a very small charity based in Sri Lanka.The charity has a opportunity to reach out and educate children alongside the main work that they do, which is to sterilise and vaccinate dogs (and cats). How do you engage children long enough to get an important message across? This is where I came along, producing a doodle colouring book that was not only fun and accessible for children, but also carried a… -
Smoking modems and doodles
5 Apr 2012 | 1:24 pmAs I am a lackadaisical blogger, you will not know or care that I was without the interwebs for five dark and scary days this past week. It well and truly scuppered my plans to blog at least once a month, so boo to that. Not sure what actually caused the modem to start smoking, maybe it inhaled too much building dust.What has changed since I last blogged? Hmmm.. Well all the building has now finished, hoorah! Just some random boxes to unpack and the loft of doom needs some reshuffling. The mumborg is still in hopsital, but should be home very soon. As she is rather weak after this… -
Making Hay or something
28 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amI'm afraid this is a 'Oh noes February is almost over and I had soooooo much to write, but don't have time' kind of post. I have been following the proverb and making hay whilst the sun shines. Well my version of the sun shining, is building work getting done and mum being hospital, so have been spending the time catching up on current doodle work and planning the next lot. I have just about been managing my time, it is frustrating when you don't have the free time to be as creative as one needs to be, but the house looks amazing and is going to make such a difference to mumborg.I posted this… -
I love Ewe
11 Jan 2012 | 6:31 amHey guys, hope that 2012 is treating ewe well so far?2011 ended with the great build starting and mumborg going into hospital. To elaborate, the house is being made disabled friendly, with ramps installed, doors being widened, wet room added downstairs and the kitchen being kitted out with things suitable for those of wheelchair height. A lot of planning was needed to get this off the ground, but things are going well so far! Mumborg was not meant to be in hospital, as she was meant to be staying with one of my sisters and keeping out of the way of the building work.
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Aviv's Blog
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The KEY: Decision-Making Blind Spots – Part II
1 May 2012 | 5:36 amPersonal mastery is one of the objects of life’s journey. You face challenges and are given opportunities and you learn how you respond, and how to make decisions. We’ve all made smart and also not so smart decisions. Decision making should be taught early in life as a fundamental skill. But unless you’ve had an enlightened mentor it’s unlikely you practiced the knowhow to avoid the blind spots of decision making. I know I didn’t and I had to learn the hard way. Discover Part Two in the series of Decision Blind Spots. © Aviv Shahar -
New York
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The KEY: The Future of Coaching
1 Apr 2012 | 9:05 pmAs coaching entered the business arena, coaches were asked at first to offer remedial help. They were hired to help “fix” people with “problems,” especially individuals whom managers did not know how to manage or motivate toward higher performance or creativity. Coaching became mainstream in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when companies realized that the best coaching application and ROI was to support top talent. If you wanted to become a top performer or to get into a bigger game, you sought out a coach to help you. As the Internet exploded, two classic… -
The KEY: Your Spring Reboot
1 Mar 2012 | 4:07 amIt’s time for a spring clean-up, tune-up and reboot to make this the year of dramatic improvements. What got you here clearly served you well but it will not be sufficient to create the future you are capable of realizing – the future you were born to manifest. You now need to build new practices, engage new “muscles,” and embark on new possibilities. Discover in this KEY eight levers to create renewal and momentous progress. To produce breakthroughs choose the lever you can pull and take action immediately. © Aviv Shahar -
The Future of Leadership
5 Feb 2012 | 7:28 amHere are some highlights about leadership from the Davos Global Shapers panel: The young leaders were asked: What does leadership mean for you? What leadership are you looking for? Their comments about what Leadership is about included the following: Facilitating others in achieving the best results together Bringing forward wisdom and inspiration Creating a culture of mutual support and generosity that allows people to flourish Enabling speed of collaboration and integration Listening Enabling non-linear scalable solutions Removing roadblocks
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Life Coach Lori
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3 Simple Ways to Nurture Yourself
11 May 2012 | 2:42 pmI’d bet that nurturing others comes easy for you. I imagine that a large amount of your time and energy is spent in doing this for those around you that you love. I commend you on that. The world needs more of what you’re giving. That’s why it’s extremely important to ask yourself, “In what ways am I nurturing MYSELF?” The more that YOU are nurtured, the more nurturing energy you will have to give to others. Webster’s Dictionary defines “Nurture” as: to feed and protect; to support and encourage, as during the period of training and… -
7 Steps to Revive a “Stalled” Project
1 Mar 2012 | 1:11 pmIt happens to all of us. It starts out as a great idea that we are so jazzed up about, and then…it just stops, stalls out, falls flat, goes nowhere. Do you have any projects that come to mind? I know, I do. Keep in mind that not every stalled project, plan or goal is worthy of revival. Some may have been mere delightful daydreams, fun fantasies of the mind. But if you have a stalled project that is worth pursuing (you know, the kind that will add value to your life) here are 7 steps to give your old project CPR and bring it to life, once again: Step 1. Review what’s already been done-… -
The Mental Effects of the “Stuff Around You”
14 Oct 2011 | 2:05 pmWhen was the last time you took an assessment of “the stuff around you?” Have you considered lately, the effect that the stuff in your “physical environment” has on your “mental environment?” I’d like to challenge you to find the connections in your own life (because everyone is unique). Some are affected by what’s around them much more than others. Understanding where you are in this, can clarify for you, how to best arrange the physical space around you, in order to maximize your mental and emotional potential. Here are some questions you can ask yourself. You might even… -
Turn Knob to Clear Vision
5 Aug 2011 | 12:04 pmClear vision isn’t something we might think to ask for…but it’s something we definitely need (all of us). It’s needed, not only when looking at the big picture of our lives but also in the day-to-day moments and decisions that we make. I’ve found that if we have clear vision in the big picture, it will naturally, filter down into the day-to-day moments. Some things are pretty clear in life. Such as, you will most likely eat today. Others…not so much. For example, you’ve been saying (to yourself or others) for years, that you would like to accomplish __________ (fill in… -
May I Have Your FOCUS Please?
13 May 2011 | 1:48 pmFocus…attention…what’s the difference? IS there a difference? To find out I consulted the all-knowing info spot on the internet…Wikipedia. Only to find that the Great Wiki has “merged” the words, “focus” and “attention”. Under either word you can find the following: Focus or attention “is the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things”. –Wikipedia (Focus/Attention) I immediately saw “good news” and “bad news”. The “good…
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The Loop of Confidence
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The Clueless About Self-Confidence Provide Advice
23 Apr 2012 | 5:12 amI come across more bad advice and articles on what to do to develop self-confidence and on what self-confidence is than good and worthwhile ones (I am definitely fighting an uphill battle teaching people about the importance of self-confidence and how to actually develop it). For the most part, I don’t leave comments or mention [...] -
Stop Feeling Confident. Be Confident.
19 Apr 2012 | 5:16 amWant to know the biggest and first sign to figuring out if you have a confidence issue – you say things like “I feel confident today”, “this outfit makes me feel confident”, or “a good hair day gives me confidence”. Confident people don’t wonder about whether or not they feel confident because they simply ARE [...] -
Don’t Fake It Till You Make It
16 Apr 2012 | 5:57 amAlmost a year ago I wrote a post called ”Fake it Till you Make It Leads to Self-Doubt Not Confidence” – I’ve decided to re-address this concept/mindset/saying with a video because unfortunately I still come across people living by this concept and encouraging others to do the same. Faking it till you make [...] -
Speaking Engagements and Upcoming Courses
5 Apr 2012 | 4:16 pmUpcoming Loop of Confidence Courses Webinars June July In New Orleans at The New Orleans Healing Center Upcoming Workshop 5 Keys to Raising Confident Kids By Webinar every Wednesday from 7-8pm CST (Sign-up here) Speaking Engagements I will be speaking about self-confidence development at the following events. If you would like to have [...] -
Announcing a New Workshop for Parents
9 Mar 2012 | 4:31 amFor the last few months I have been working on a new workshop for parents of pre-teens (more specifically 6-12 years old) called the 5 Keys to Raising Confident Children – I’m really excited to start offering it to parents around the New Orleans area in person and via webinar to those [...]
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KrantCents
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A Magic Pill
16 May 2012 | 2:24 amEveryone wants a magic pill! It is an easy answer for everything. When you are sick, your doctor tells you to take a pill and call him/her in the morning. We are still looking for a pill to lose weight, stop smoking or grow hair. Are you looking for a quick fix to solve your problems? Look no further, you found it! Here are my five (5) secrets to success! Education/Training Should you go to college? Is debt or the expense of college stopping you from going to college? There are great alternatives if you have the skills, talent and desire to enter these careers. In Los… -
How to Finance Your Start Up
15 May 2012 | 2:55 amThe following is a guest post. Starting a new company is an expensive proposition. A new business owner has to pay for land, supplies and employees. Financing all of these purchases is not easy considering there is little revenue coming in. How can a business get the financing needed to fund operations? Ask For Venture Capital Many businesses seek out venture capital to get their idea off the ground. However, this is a very long and complex process. You need to have a detailed business plan to present to a venture capital company. The business should have a solid management team in place as… -
The 3 R’s of Success
14 May 2012 | 2:48 amThe 3 R’s of Success is the eighteenth in a series of articles to help you reach your goal. What are your goals? I know you thought about it! You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made! Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going. You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it was going. Background When did I become money crazy? I don’t remember! I do remember my mother telling me I was money crazy though. I will admit I was never crazy, but I do find money absolutely fascinating and I made a career out of… -
Friday Night Links: Noncents Edition
11 May 2012 | 2:25 amWhen does nonsense become noncents? Nonsense is a communication via speech, writing or any symbolic system that lacks any coherent meaning. Noncents is a new word that I formed to describe anything that relates to money that makes no sense or is absurd. The process of forming a new word on the basis of an existing word is called derivation. One of the noncents absurdities is there is no inflation (according to Federal government statistics), but gas, food, and other products and services keep increasing in price. If your children are attending university, you have seen increases in… -
There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch (TINSTAAFL)
9 May 2012 | 2:39 amFree lunch was commonplace in the mid 1800s in saloons when you bought a drink. It was an enticement to come into the saloon and buy drinks. The price of food was included in the price of the drinks. The acronym TINSTAAFL coined much later to express that you do not get something for nothing! Even when things appear free, there is always a cost to the individual or society either hidden or not! As a disclaimer, I used to give free food away at my restaurant. I would give samples of a new menu item to encourage people to try it. If they like it, they will buy the product. Many…
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Coaching Confidence
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Coaching Quote of the Day 16th May 2012
15 May 2012 | 11:55 pm“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” (Helen Keller) -
Coaching Quote of the Day 15th May 2012
14 May 2012 | 11:40 pm“Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” (Dwight D. Eisenhower) -
Coaching Quote of the Day 14th May 2012
13 May 2012 | 11:09 pm“This above all: to thine own self be true.” (William Shakespeare) -
Coaching Quote of the Day 13th May 2012
12 May 2012 | 11:00 pm“Life is too short, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.” (Author Unknown) -
Coaching Quote of the Day 12th May 2012
11 May 2012 | 11:17 pm“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.” (Victoria Holt)
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Ciri's Life Coach
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Drink Donkey's Milk to Naturally Cure your Allergy or Diabetic problems
4 May 2012 | 4:50 amThough, the donkey is normally used as a low-cost option to motorised power on small farms. Its milk is drunk for medicinal purposes in many African societies. According to research, it is proving to be a viable alternative for children who are allergic to cows' milk (lactose intolerance) and cancer patients. While goat and sheep's milk have been traditional alternatives, they cannot be used in about 90% of cases of cows' milk allergies because the allergens are the same. Other common alternative such as flavoured soya milk, may not be recommended because of the rising incidences… -
7 Great Tools to Develop Your Own Mobile App
9 Apr 2012 | 9:06 amAs a college student or a business ma, one way to kick-off or endeavour your career is to develop your own mobile app. To do this you have to familiarize yourself with a number of the more advanced mobile development selections. Below is a background to some of these platforms. BlackBerry: It supports several ways to develop widgets, mobile sites, themes and other applications. To be approved, a fee for every 10 apps is charged to distribute your apps on BlackBerry's App World. Though, BlackBerry often offers promotions to waive this fee. Read More » -
eBook Publishing: Is it Worth the Trouble?
4 Apr 2012 | 2:14 pmSelf-publishing an e-book requires a considerable amount of time and effort from the author when compared to other publication methods. However, aspiring authors often turn to e-books as a starting point for a career in writing. Even seasoned authors who have worked with publishers in the past sometimes consider abandoning their publisher in favour of the e-book. With the added work involved and the significant criticisms levied against the e-book industry, are e-books a valuable investment? Once work is completed, the differences in the very nature of bound-copy books and digital reading… -
Over The Counter Medication-How Mixing it With Alcohol is a Bad Idea
27 Mar 2012 | 11:33 amCelebrity singers and actors like Anna Nicole Smith, the King of Pop and Whitney's death must, probably remain a mystery - but the sad truth is that, their fate was sealed by a deadly cocktail of alcohol and medication. Whenever you visit a pharmacy, take a closer look at the warning on your medication: whether it's over-the-counter medicine for a cough or cold or prescribed drugs, the label on the bottle or the packaging inside the box will make it clear that you should NOT mix medicine with alcohol. Read More » -
Interest Rates Going Up? What it Means for You
26 Mar 2012 | 6:37 pmBorrowing is perhaps the greatest form of leverage in both personal and business wealth building. Indeed, it has been proven that you can never become substantially rich using your own money. However, borrowing has become a pricey affair as witnessed with the interest rate revisions in our banking sector. In this high interest rate environment, the mind goes into overdrive and we begin to seek ways to cope with heavier repayment obligations. It is however critical that we understand the reasons behind the current environment. Read More »
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The Mad to Live
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When You Got Rhythm You Hate
15 May 2012 | 1:37 pmWhat thoughts do you carry with you as you go about your day? Think about it like this …if you were to log your thoughts, say, every 10 minutes from the moment you rise to the moment you lay your head to rest again, what patterns would you find in your thoughts, reflections and musings? Would you find complaints and long sighs about the less favorable circumstances throughout? Are there any moments you stopped to smell the roses and actually took it all in? You actually payed attention to everything in your present moment? How many thoughts are filled with self-doubt and giving yourself… -
The Switch: Would It Be Cliché if I Said Right Now is All There Is?
26 Apr 2012 | 7:32 amWould it be cliché if I said right now is all there is? Lately, I’ve been bumping into people left and right who’ve been taking to heart this so-called cliché. It’s as if there is this switch that turns on in these people, and suddenly, they are off doing more things with their days and weeks and months and years than I can count 100 times on my ten fingers. For some people, taking to heart this cliché comes as natural as the ocean’s tide moving inward and outward day after day – that’s just how they move, how they function, how they keep their evolution… -
Lauren Rains and The Mad To Live Are Back!!!
24 Apr 2012 | 1:57 pmWho ever thought that when I started writing on The Mad To Live a year and a half ago that writing would become an anchor for fulfillment and happiness in my life? When I first started blogging I fell in love with it quickly. Before I knew it I was connecting with countless inspiring individuals out there in the world creating things that mattered and making a name for themselves and the things they stand for. For the first time in my life, I felt that I had found a community of people that I belonged in. They were entrepreneurs, authors, organization leaders, activists, artists, travelers,… -
The Groundbreaker Roundtables 2: Citizen Of The World Edition
5 Jan 2012 | 2:01 amWelcome to the almost weekly series on The Mad To Live: The Traveling Philosopher’s Roundtable: Citizen Of The World Edition. Each week a group of hand picked world-traveling, life-inspiring, dream-pursuing bloggers from all walks of life will share their personal opinions, stories and insights based on a question stemming from a quote, event, video, photo, etc. They get 150 words to share something brilliant, and they always do. THE CITIZEN OF THE WORLD How do you answer someone when they ask you, “So, where are you from?” Do you tell them the location you’re… -
The 10 Must-Do’s to Live an Inspired and Inspiring Life
2 Jan 2012 | 3:38 amI often wonder what is the key to living a truly wonderful life. You know, one that is full of inspiration, passion, amazement. One with a lust for living, but is also balanced and peaceful. I want to live a life that when everything is said and done and I’ve used up every last drop of life because I lived so damn much and so damn well there’s just nothing left. There’s no magic handbook as to how to do this, but there are a few common-sense-yet-we-still-fail-to-follow ways to live an inspired and inspiring life. And that’s what we have here: 10 Bullet Points to Live…
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Business Fitness
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Got Job Interview Nerves? Fuggedaboudit!
10 May 2012 | 12:34 pmIt pains me when I see job seekers get stressed out at interview time. One way to ease the anxiety is to understand the pressures on the interviewer. This post that I wrote in 2010 does just that. Amazing, … Continue reading → -
Struggling with a Difficult Choice? The Answer Can Be Fit to a “T”
3 May 2012 | 5:06 pmMaking the right work decision can be stressful, even paralyzing. We just don’t want to get it wrong. “What if I:” End up looking like an idiot or incompetent Lose all the career ground I’ve gained Cost myself or the … Continue reading → -
Hungry for a Great Internship? Know Where to Find the Meat.
26 Apr 2012 | 1:03 pmInternships are considered a must-have for many college students (and even some high schoolers) looking for a leg up in getting a job upon graduation. They hunt to find them, compete to get them, and strive to multiply them–all for … Continue reading → -
The Unexpected Career Crisis–Got the Stuff to Survive It? | 4 Essential Steps
19 Apr 2012 | 12:39 pmThere’s no escaping problems. They show up whether we’re ready or not. Smart businesses have crisis management plans so they know what to do when calamity hits. So shouldn’t we? I was invited to review Jim Moorhead’s new book, The … Continue reading → -
Suffering from Resumophobia? | A Remedy for Job Seekers
14 Apr 2012 | 10:41 amThe job search heats up for many this time of year, particularly for new grads, anyone who’s had enough of his/her current job, or those who have simply put it off too long. So, I’m reposting this piece on writing … Continue reading →
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Monetize Your Life
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Monetize Your Life – Blogging 2009 and beyond
16 May 2012 | 3:39 amAt the end of a strange year even by my standards, I found myself proverbially flipping through the pages of this blog and looking back on all the posts of 2009. I forget sometimes how random the frothing rantings of a mad man can seem.I hope you guys found some entertainment and hopefully a helpful idea or passage from time to time, reading all these posts now is strangely personal. It’s very much like a journal of the year, each post reminding me of a year that has been. A full stop in the paragraph that is my life.This blogging business can’t help but be personal. The more I… -
Be happy and peaceful now – or do whatever it is you’re doing now
24 Apr 2012 | 3:38 amIf anything or anyone distresses you, think how you’ll probably feel a week—a month—a year later. If you can imagine yourself being happy and peaceful then, why waste all that time? Be happy and peaceful now!Swami KriyanandaA dog has no need of the future. It fully experiences each moment that passes and when it’s passed experiences the next. However a dog cannot exert it’s inner strength and better the lives of dogs everywhere. They cannot re-create there worlds the way they want to.We can. Yet or inability to master what our canine friends can do leaves us where we are. We… -
GSP – George St. Pierre top quote
4 Apr 2012 | 3:38 am“The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary” -Vince Lombardi — mikezilla14 (@mikezilla14)Incoming search terms:gsp quotes (16)best gsp quotes (4)george st pierre quotes (4)best gsp quote bad english (2)gsp quotes on life (1)gsp quotes 2012 (1)gsp life quotes (1)george st pierre top quotes (1)george st Pierre likes Arabs (1)monetize quote (1) Tags: best-gsp-quote-bad-english, best-gsp-quotes, evernote-premium-coupon, george-st-pierre-likes-arabs, george-st-pierre-quotes, george-st-pierre-top-quotes, GSP, gsp-life-quotes, gsp-quotes, gsp-quotes-2012,… -
NMEDA providing peace of mind transport solutions for disabled persons
18 Feb 2012 | 2:38 amThis is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NMEDA. All opinions are 100% mine.My work as a data analyst for a health insurance administrator and my work blogging has really opened my eyes to some of the realities of living as a disabled person. Even in the 21st century a lot has changed but sadly somethings stay the same. I know a couple of disabled bloggers, one of whom owns a consulting firm that advises on disability access. Listening to some of his challenges and the obstacles he helps others avoid, I become very aware of how the smallest of detail we take for granted could… -
10 Posts In Thank You Mr(s). Reader
7 Feb 2012 | 2:38 amI was reminded this morning, while reading about how to Make Scary Big Stuff Happen by the very informative Men With Pens, of the importance of occasionally just putting your head down and grafting.I’ve decided to celebrate ten as a an achievement after reading 9 First step Goals for New Bloggers. The time since I started this site has been extremely busy and I’m very proud of having been able to get through all of it still standing and head high. This is my second incarnation of Monetize and this is a project I am quite sincere about. I would love nothing more than to add value to your…
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Puttylike
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How To Raise Healthy Multipotentialite Kids
14 May 2012 | 7:00 amYesterday was Mother’s Day, and so I’ve been reflecting a lot on multipotentiality and motherhood– well, parenthood really. In the Puttytribe, there’s a group that has formed for multipotentialite parents. It’s a space where the puttypeep can discuss the challenges of raising healthy multipotentialite children, and also find ways of fitting their own interests in with their family responsibilities. As a parent (which I am not), how do you encourage your child to embrace their multipotentiality? Is there a way to preempt them from feeling stifled and broken by the… -
3 Things I Learned About Learning (When Learning Social Skills)
10 May 2012 | 7:00 amEditor’s Note: this is a guest post by Daniel Wendler. School lied to you. You learn a lot in school, it’s true. But school hides the truth about learning–and ignores one of the key strengths of the multipotentialite. In school, your classes are split up neatly into subjects, and the subjects don’t interact. The Pythagorean theorem isn’t going to help you on that English essay or history test. In life, everything informs everything. The knowledge you gained in one subject will help you in every other subject–if you let it. Obviously, the actual facts you… -
Hey Puttypeep, I’ve Got a Challenge for You…
7 May 2012 | 7:00 am(Don’t worry, it won’t be as hard as it looks in that photo. :) There was a night a few weeks back when I couldn’t sleep. There was too much junk in my head. After about an hour of tossing and turning, my internal worry radio blaring in my ears, I got up and started journaling. I do this from time to time, when I need to get to the root cause of what’s bothering me. I like problem solving. It’s one of my personal drives, or overarching themes. Most of my multipotentialite interests involve some aspect of problem solving, be it web design, learning a new piece on… -
You Are Not Broken
3 May 2012 | 7:00 amI spent most of my life feeling broken. For the last three years, I felt physically broken. Health problem after problem. I was unable to eat “like everyone else,” without a reaction. It felt as though my body was falling apart, and nobody had answers for me. For many years before that, I felt emotionally broken. I believed that I was inherently unlovable, unattractive, unworthy. That I was destined to end up alone. From the age when teachers began asking me The Question up until a few years ago, I felt intellectually broken. Why couldn’t I find my Thing? Why didn’t I… -
Dealing with the Loss of Control
30 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amMayhem hit the other day. It was mid-afternoon, I’d just returned from a burst of creativity at the coffee shop, and a romp at the gym. I was in my kitchen preparing a late lunch. Between chopping veggies, I flipped open my laptop and clicked over to Puttylike. I got a blank screen. All it said was: “Error establishing database connection” Refresh. Nothing. Gulp. Was my server down? Had I been hacked? I began running through nightmare scenarios in my mind. I imagined a covert operation by an underground band of specialists, plotting to take us down. Then I checked my…
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personal-success-factors.com
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What Is Your Ideal Day?
13 May 2012 | 3:38 pmWe often pop open a bottle of champagne to celebrate special occasions. Did you know that wine makers prepare champagne with a very specialized process? After it’s gone through first and second fermentation processes, champagne producers then carefully turn the bottles and introduce the bubbles into the wine. Champagne has become associated with royalty, and is often associated with royalty, high luxury, festivities, and rites of passage. I can’t think of a better analogy for us and our lives! As a created being, you are the masterpiece of God’s creation. God created… -
Here’s Some Motivation To Change Your Life
6 May 2012 | 3:07 pmA few years ago, I worked with clients at a hospital in Chicago, IL. We had a few physically disabled clients who did not have the use of their legs. In order to get into the van, the van driver would secure them to the a hydraulic lift. The hydraulic lift smoothly lifted them on to the van. Thus mobility and transportation is available to every person without the use of their legs. It wasn’t always this way. Over 30 years ago, a gentleman named Ralph Braun (Rise Above: How One Man’s Search for Mobility Helped the World Get Moving, by Ralph Braun, is his… -
Here’s A Secret for Living Life Now
29 Apr 2012 | 10:00 amDid you know that a short story by John Steinbeck can greatly help you on your personal success journey? It’s called The Pearl. The story is about a poor fisherman and his wife. Their son is ill, and they do not have the money to pay for his treatment. One day the fisherman goes deep-sea diving to search for a specific sea poultice for his son. He uncovers a gigantic pearl worth a great amount of money. I’m not going to go into the details of the story, but in his greed and fear of losing his pearl, the main character becomes so focus on gaining the wealth from the pearl… -
What Everyone Should Know About SMART Goal Setting
21 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pmHow are you doing with keeping all those New Year’s resolutions you set at the beginning of the year? If you are like many of us, you may have forgotten all about them! It’s only natural, and we’re only human. “If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else. ” ~ Lawrence J. Peter In this article, I’m going to share some personal success strategies to help make sure that you stay on track with your personal growth plan. I’m also sharing this key success factor because it’s a vital happiness enhancing… -
How To Make A Million Dollars
15 Apr 2012 | 7:22 amHow can you make money, a lot of money, a million dollars? Have you ever wondered how those millionaires have done it? Do you think to yourself that this is an impossible task for you? I’ll preface this article by letting you know that I am writing this article as a Christian, that is a follower of Jesus Christ. Therefore, I’m writing from a Christian world view. First, let me be cautious to tell you that you don’t want to make the same mistakes I have made on the road to creating wealth. You don’t want to have an over-emphasis on wealth that supersedes your…
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Heather Vale Goss Unwrapped
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The Why Monkey?
26 Apr 2012 | 8:16 pmThe Tooth Fairy brings coins, the Easter Bunny brings eggs, Santa Claus brings gifts… so who is it that brings little kids the inspiration to ask “Why?” no matter what their parents say to them? Maybe it’s the Why Monkey… they’re pretty curious, especially that one named George. I hope it’s not the Why Cat, [...]The Why Monkey? is a post from: Heather Vale Goss Unwrapped -
Help Yourself and Others Attract Amazing Lives
3 Feb 2012 | 3:35 pmA lot of stuff comes across my desk, but this one really piqued my interest… it’s an amazing opportunity if you’ve ever wanted to help others, or just really master the ability to create the life you want. Imagine being able to take an online course that certified you in an area you love… helped [...]Help Yourself and Others Attract Amazing Lives is a post from: Heather Vale Goss Unwrapped -
An Open Letter to 2011
1 Jan 2012 | 1:13 amDear 2011, Often we go through life looking for easy routes to happiness. And at the end of the day (or year), when people talk about what they’re grateful for, it’s the “good” times they focus on. In a reversal, and in honor of my good friends Yin and Yang, I’d like to thank you, [...]An Open Letter to 2011 is a post from: Heather Vale Goss Unwrapped -
If Today Was Your Last Day
27 Dec 2011 | 12:33 pmI just read about an influential writer and producer named Joe Bodolai who helped create Canadian comedy TV. He was instrumental in the creation of The Comedy Network, shows like Kids in the Hall and Comics, and co-wrote the original Wayne’s World movie with Mike Myers. He also wrote for SNL. Our paths crossed with [...]If Today Was Your Last Day is a post from: Heather Vale Goss Unwrapped -
The Spirit of St. Nick
24 Dec 2011 | 6:39 pmI’ve been thinking a lot about Santa Claus lately. With a 3-year-old, it’s hard to escape that at Christmas time! And what I’ve realized more and more is, Santa isn’t about an old man with a beard, any more than God is (in my opinion and belief). God (or the Universe, the Creator, or whatever [...]The Spirit of St. Nick is a post from: Heather Vale Goss Unwrapped
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The Real Reason You Can’t Cut Your Losses
14 May 2012 | 6:10 amThis article is part of the fascinating series, Mindshift. Why do we struggle to sell a fallen stock? Why is it so difficult to come clean in the middle of a lie? Surface level analysis of why humans won’t easily cut losses says it’s because we don’t want to admit we were wrong or that we don’t want the loss itself. True…But dig deeper, and you’ll see that the root of this problem is actually a fear of failure. Why? Because cutting your losses is confirmation that you have failed, but you haven’t technically failed until you’ve cut the rope of… -
The Top 5 Reasons You Need A Budget
7 May 2012 | 6:53 amWhat is your net worth? If someone asks me that question and I feel brave enough to answer, I can do so in mere seconds. It’s because I’m using Mint’s free budgeting website and android app. Mint tracks all of my financial accounts, including investments and student loans (ouch). But why would an attractive person like you need to know what’s going on with your cash? Here are five reasons. 5. Anxiety Reduction Ignorance is not bliss in the financial world. It doesn’t feel good to be in some unknown level of financial peril. Like with everything else, ignoring… -
Three Shocking Secrets To Wild Creativity
30 Apr 2012 | 6:33 amCreativity is a mystery to those who choose to view it in that way. For everyone else, we can learn how to be more creative every day. These three secrets of creativity are no longer secrets, I guess. I feel like that magician who revealed all of the other magician’s tricks, only better looking. 1. Limit Possibilities and Shrink Your Options The “open mind” image is associated with creativity and for that reason it can lead us astray! Creativity is multifaceted and one image can’t summarize it’s truth. One false interpretation of this picture, and you will be… -
I Want To Try
23 Apr 2012 | 6:35 am“I want to try.” It isn’t some grand, heroic statement of valor. Or is it? Trying is more than most people do in a lifetime. “I want to try” is a claim of intent that carries world-shaking power. For it is the most a human being can do. The great men and women of history did one thing differently. They tried with vigor. After being shot down, they kept trying, only with more vigor. They tried so much that eventually, the world said, “ok, fine, I’m sick of fighting you.” Remember how Sylvester Stallone kept trying? And here I am. A lowly writer… -
3 Ways Story Can Change Your Life
16 Apr 2012 | 6:46 amI love story. My love for story seems to have started when I played a video game made by Nintendo. It is as cliche as stories get – Mario saving the Princess from Bowser. Nintendo made that one cliche all by itself. The game is Paper Mario for Nintendo 64. You start off being invited to a party at Princess Peach’s castle. After mingling with the charming guests, you make your way to Peach’s quarters. Just as Mario is about to lay the sugar on the Princess, Bowser makes a fashionably late appearance, busting through the window. Then Bowser defiantly declares that he is…
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The Liberated Life Project
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Interview with Chris Guillebeau + Book Giveaway!
15 May 2012 | 7:00 amChris Guillebeau hanging out with a couple of friends in Thailand If you’ve been going through life as a sleepwalker, it’s time to wake up. The journey begins right now. ~ Chris Guillebeau ___________________ You’ve gotta love a guy who has made it his mission to visit all 193 countries on the planet before his 35th birthday and who’s got a cat named Libby (short for “The Liberator”) for his office assistant. But Chris Guillebeau is also genuinely devoted to helping people succeed in bringing more freedom into their life, especially when it comes to work. I… -
A Beautiful Wake-Up Call
8 May 2012 | 7:00 amI’ve been churning a lot of words out lately, so this week I’m inspired to be quiet and share with you this beautiful creation from Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo. Leslie is an artist who works in the medium of silk appliqué thangkas (Buddhist images on fabric). She is one of the only Westerners trained in this form, and she creates beautiful pieces of art that also express her Tibetan Buddhist practice. And she happens to be a member of Team Liberation. A while back, I interviewed Leslie about her life, her livelihood, and her art – soon I’ll share some of that interview… -
Book Giveaway and Review: The Fire Starter Sessions
1 May 2012 | 7:00 amPhoto by Anastasia Chomlack NOTE: Updated May 5th — We have a winner for the giveaway… thanks to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for another book giveaway on May 15th. Danielle LaPorte is a tantric master. Actually, I don’t know that for a fact. But my experience of reading her new book, The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms, felt like a tantric exercise. Let me s’plain (as Ricky Ricardo might have said). Tantra is a Tibetan Buddhist path that invites the practitioner to go deep into the heart of desire, so deep that you… -
My Most Beautiful Thing: Taking a Stand for What You Believe
24 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amThe author under arrest, March 2003 (photo by Charlie Jenks) If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. —Mother Teresa ________________________ This post is offered as part of a wave of articles coming out today inspired by the theme “My Most Beautiful Thing.” Fiona Robyn of Writing Your Way Home is the catalyst for this event, and she’s offering her new novel of the same name for free today as part of this celebration. You can find out more here. When I look back on my life, one moment stands out to me because of the courage and beauty I… -
The Bare Necessities
17 Apr 2012 | 7:00 amWe’ve spent the past month exploring the idea of a liberation-based livelihood. That’s as about pragmatic as it gets. We all have to live in this world and making a living. So today I am going to confound you. Part of my role here on the LLP to support you with tools for living on this planet in a liberated way, and also to remind you that there is a bigger truth. That can be confounding, I suppose. So here is the other side of the truth: none of this matters. In the end, it doesn’t really matter what you do for a living, it doesn’t matter if you are “successful” in a conventional…
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Business Speaker Finds Adding New Blogs Easier Than Ever
16 May 2012 | 7:44 amBusiness Speaker Says Easy To Add Blogs As a business speaker, I create new websites and blogs if they warrant them as separate topics. So in addition to this blog about motivation, personal development and diversity, I have different websites along with their blogs on such diverse topics as native art, dogs and puppies, martial arts and even one on my former corporate field of pharmaceutical sales careers. In the past, it was a bit of a challenge and time consuming to create new WordPress blogs customized to the way I want them. Although Blogger is a much easier blog platform, WordPress… -
Personal Development Sometimes Means Going Against Flow
14 May 2012 | 7:06 amPersonal Development Against The Flow I’m writing this blog post about fifteen minutes after waking on a Sunday morning because it’s one of those rare occasions when I actually still remember what I was dreaming during the last part of my sleep. The dream itself has many elements of my real life and is also a good lesson on personal development. The dream is loosely based on many of my past corporate sales meetings when I was in the pharmaceutical industry. We would have these week long meetings with the entire sales force from all across the country at a hotel somewhere. -
Toughest Time Slot For Any Conference Speakers
12 May 2012 | 6:52 amConference Speakers Should Avoid This Time Slot By far, the toughest time slot for any conference speakers to speak in during all day events is the hour right after lunch. That’s when the audience is most prone to falling asleep due to the big lunches full of sleep inducing carbohydrates they consumed. This is the time slot that I always avoid but for today’s event at a youth conference, I was purposely slotted in right after lunch. I did spoke at this event last year just before lunch which was a pretty good time slot to speak in. The organizers this time around, thought that… -
Best Motivational Sayings From Last Part Of April To Early May
11 May 2012 | 5:41 amBest Motivational Sayings Here are the best motivational sayings I posted at my Motivation Facebook page during the last part of April through to early May. “Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.” ~ Brian Tracy “99% of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.” - George Washington Carver “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of it’s strength.” ~ Corrie T.Boom “Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds.” – Alexander Graham Bell… -
Are You Ready To Be A Pet Owner? Motivational WebTV #70
7 May 2012 | 6:40 amHow To Tell If You Are Ready To Be A Pet Owner If you have been following my Motivational WebTV series, you might have seen some past episodes where my two dogs Chester and Roxie were guest stars. So as you can tell, I’m a dedicated dog owner. In fact, I can’t imagine a life at home without my dogs. I’ve always been a huge advocate for being a pet owner since the benefits are great. However, I’ll also be the first to say here that not everyone is cut out to be a pet owner. So how do you know if you are ready for pets? Well, hopefully I’ll work you through…
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Personal Development For Smart People By Steve Pavlina – Book Review
14 May 2012 | 4:56 amIf you are following blogs related to personal development or self improvement ,then there are remote chances that you would have missed to witness Steve Pavlina’s contribution to personal development space. His blog stevepavlina.com is a dedicated destination for personal development articles. I am one of his followers and hugely inspired by his writing and podcasts. That’s why I decided to do a review post of his popular book Personal development for smart people. Book, as expected is rich-content driven and though I can see that some of the part of the books actually already… -
A Step by Step Guide For Solving Complex Problems In Your Life
11 May 2012 | 2:08 pmWe can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them- Albert Einstein Everyone faces problems. Sometimes simple and sometimes more complicated. Solving a problem is sometimes easy, sometimes difficult and many a times, seems impossible. If you often find yourself in the situations where in, you are not able to resolve a problem effectively, then you need to revisit your approach towards problem solving. This article will be more relevant to you and anyone who want to develop or enhance their problem solving skills. Note that problem solving not only… -
7 Ways To Continuously Re-inspire Yourself
10 May 2012 | 4:21 pmYou know how it is when you are feeling totally listless. You want to get some work done, but you just aren’t feeling motivated at all. However, if you’re in luck, you’d stumble upon a really inspiring story, more often than not from someone who has proven himself or managed to pick himself up and conquer seemingly impossible feats. Then you feel inspired. All charged up and ready to take on the world. But, that doesn’t seem to be enough. You don’t actually get much work done and you are asking yourself, “Why can’t I be as great as them?” The… -
5 Amazing Benefits Of Living In Present
24 Apr 2012 | 10:34 amReduced stress levels : Because you are not thinking about past or future and feeding your mind with worries. Better execution of plans : Because your focus is on this moment. You become a good listener : A good listener understand things well. Your connection with others deepens. You create wonderful relationships. Happiness quotient goes up. Byproduct of above benefits. Remember the quote ” Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called present”. -
Leading With Integrity
21 Apr 2012 | 11:33 amReal integrity is dong the right thing, knowing that nobody is going to know that whether you did it or not If you want to be a leader, you need to have respect, and if you want to have respect, you need to have integrity. If people can’t count on you to behave in an honorable manner, they are never going to trust you to lead them. In my life, I’ve seen it happen over and over again. The moment people see you behaving without integrity, they lose all faith in you, and everything becomes a power struggle. Not terribly long ago, I was spacing out when I was spraying weeds on my lawn. Before…
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A lesson I learned from my mother…
9 May 2012 | 8:29 pmWhen I was stumbling awkwardly through my teenage years, and even as a child, I was oblivious and at times unknowingly ungrateful for the things other people have done for me. At the ripe old age of 24 (;-)), things have started to turn around. I am now beginning to have the hindsight to appreciate and be able to look back in time and think about how I was affected by the people around me growing up. In the spirit of mother’s day, how my mother has influenced me as I grew up. And despite disagreements and arguments through the years, the most valuable lesson I learned from my… -
A list of lies that I constantly tell myself…
30 Apr 2012 | 9:45 pmI’ll do it tomorrow. I’ll do it later. Every variation of the previous 2. Tomorrow never comes. Putting things off and procrastinating is a HUGE problem of mine. I don’t feel good when I procrastinate. Like a smoker trying to give up smoking. I know it’s a problem and that I need to make better choices. I constantly beat myself up about it. A lot of it is just habit. When I procrastinate, which is most of the time, there comes the cycle. Putting things off to do ‘later’, doing alternate tasks to avoid, beating up self, feeling low energy,… -
Are Your Priorities What You Think They Are?
17 Mar 2012 | 10:52 am“The priority of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” - Henry David Thoreau My immediate thought when I read this quote was, “So, deciding to spend a month in India this summer confirms that travel is indeed a priority in my life? Well duh. I already knew that.” But there are plenty of other things in our lives that we give priority to that we don’t always realize; Twitter, Facebook, mindlessly browsing the internet. You know that I’m talking about. Just sitting here writing this post, I spent probably a good hour and a half browsing… -
Big Juicy Vision
13 Mar 2012 | 8:07 pmPrompt: Abby Kerr says: First, decide to notice your big, juicy vision when it sneaks into the corners of your life. It might come as a flash of wonder while you’re brushing your teeth. Or as a turn of phrase that slips into your brain when you’re out for a jog. Or as a short scene, like a three-second clip from a movie trailer, when you’re talking to a beloved client. The important thing is, you tell yourself to notice it when it shows up. When you know your big, juicy vision has come out to play, press pause on that scene, that image, that soundtrack. Turn up the volume. Make the… -
Break the cycle of fear and FINALLY move towards your goals
11 Mar 2012 | 1:23 pmWake up. Browse internet. Think about projects you want to work on. Browse internet looking for answers. Go on Twitter/Facebook/other time suck for hours through the day. Browse internet for more answers on how to get started. 3 hours later, find yourself with 15 tabs open comparing sarong styles/colors for that summer trip you might take. Get mad at yourself for wasting time. Browse internet the ‘right’ ways to start project. Repeat. This is pretty much what my weekend looked like. I had good intentions. I thought about all the amazing stuff I was going to accomplish over the…
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Shake Off the Grind
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How to Uncover Your Hidden Potential
15 May 2012 | 9:08 am“I have to know me to grow me.” – John Maxwel You are much more capable and remarkable than you give yourself credit for. You may not be able to see it right now but there is amazing potential within you. There is amazing potential within all of us but it just needs to be [...] -
The 11 Habits of Happy People
11 May 2012 | 9:06 amEditors note: This is a guest post written by Judy Belmont (www.judybelmont.com) a mental health and wellness media expert, author and speaker. “True wealth comes not from having more but in wanting less.” – The Augusta Chronicle “When I finish school I’ll be happy.” “When I get married I’ll be happy.” “When I get divorced I’ll [...] -
It’s All in Your Head: How to Beat the Illusion of Stress
7 May 2012 | 7:21 amWe all get stressed, feel anxious, and get depressed on occasion. We live in a world with constant stimulation where it can feel like we never have enough time. If we’re aren’t careful this stress and anxiety will wear us down until we’re exhausted. I have learned that it’s all too easy to get myself [...] -
Using Positive Thinking and a Positive Attitude to Manifest Happiness
1 May 2012 | 11:46 amThe idea that “we are what we think” has been around for centuries. Many of the greatest thinkers in history have taught that by altering what we think about and the beliefs we hold we can transform our life for the better. Despite this clear message that has proven true for many people, the majority [...] -
You Cannot Change or Heal What You Don’t Acknowledge – An Interview with Alex Blackwell of The BridgeMaker
27 Apr 2012 | 8:25 amEver struggle with making lasting change? Are you holding on to past hurts that are keeping you stuck? Want to know how to move forward and make positive lasting change? Well keep reading! I had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Blackwell, founder of The BrideMaker about his new book Saying Yes to Change:10 Timeless Life Lessons [...]
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Time Fades All
25 Apr 2012 | 6:00 amTime unites all humans, we are all constrained by it and march to its beat. We all have an allotted amount, a precious supply that starts to dwindle the day we are born. Time has one speed, the speed at which you live and take each breath. But reflecting on time would lead you to draw different conclusions. Remember how it seems like yesterday that you were a kid? Remember how it seems like yesterday that your kids were kids? That you were young? Looking back, time flies. There are also moments in life when time seems to slow down, to advance in slow motion as though allowing for a study of… -
Everything I Know I Learned Before I Was 30
11 Feb 2012 | 8:00 amWhen I turned 20, my friends reminded me I was half way to 40. They forgot to mention 30. People often seem to forget 30, it’s the age at which you’re old, but not so old that people think of you as old. Your 30’s are the decade you can benefit from all the lessons you learned in your 20’s before you hit your 40’s and have a mid-life crisis, reverting back to the stupidities of your 20’s (just kidding). At 30 people respect your opinions and ideas just because of your age, you made it out of your 20’s so you must be doing something right. Only 3 years separate someone who is 28… -
Long Walk
9 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amThe old truck roared under the strain as it crested the last hill, it’s battered and rusted hull blent into the desolate landscape, just like one more derelict piece of junk left to deteriorate in the windswept plain. In the distance hills rose in a ring around the valley, seemingly within reach, but a full days walk in actuality. As the truck shuttered to a stop, the whistle of the wind came into focus, an overwhelming wail, streaking across the short grass and dried mud. It was cold out as evidenced by the small clumps of scattered snow and the frozen water in tire tracks. He opened the… -
Smarter, Sexier, Smell Goodier
6 Dec 2011 | 8:08 amHave you ever wanted to be smart, sexy, smell good, and have the ability to read peoples minds? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t worry, you’re the only one who will get this special deal. You will be unique among your friends, elevated among mere mortals. You will have it before it’s popular. A trendsetter, yet still aloof and individualistic. Not mainstream in any way, yet coveted by the mainstream. Not convinced? Check out these other people who have it, they look happy. Look how many friends they have. Do you smell that? They sweat yet still smell like roses, spend… -
Thanks For Thanksgiving
24 Nov 2011 | 8:00 amOnce a year comes a day when we are specifically reminded to give thanks (at least in the United States). Hopefully most of you out there are thankful more than once a year, but if that’s all you can manage then it’s better than nothing. I want to take a minute to list in no particular order some things I personally am thankful for. My beautiful wife The people who surround me and support me (You know who you are) Employment that pays the bills while letting me do something I love Al Gore – for inventing the internet (Actually, that’s a joke) Modern medicine Freedom – It…
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Watch Over Your Seed
11 May 2012 | 9:00 amMany of us do NOT like to be reminded to have patience, do we? This post is a reminder is to jog your memory about the Law of Gender/Gestation. Just knowing how this law works helps us feel peace AND patience. The Law of Gender states that in all of creation there is male and female in every kind of life. For life to perpetuate, there must be one to plant the seed and one to grow and nourish the seed. In some cases, one creature accomplishes both tasks. So for an idea-seed to be created and then mature to the physical plane, there must be an idea planter and an idea grower. Your mind is the… -
What is Cause and Effect?
2 May 2012 | 11:10 pmRemember the law of Cause and Effect? The best illustration of the law of Cause and Effect lies in the picture of the two women standing outside of the bakery. As they gaze at the double-layer cake in the window, one says to the other, "Let's just go inside and see what happens." Is there any wonder what will happen? Without conscious thought, we are all at the mercy of human nature. Our thoughts are the only things we have ultimate control over; however, it takes practice. Every cause has an effect and every effect has a cause. This is law. Because of this universal law, God… -
Be Willing to Improve the Way You Think
31 Mar 2012 | 12:00 pmAre you willing to improve the way you think, even when it is difficult? Following is one of my all-time favorite quotes: The significant problems we face in life cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. ~ Albert Einstein Our current circumstances are a direct result of our past thinking. That may be a good or not so good thing, depending on how you view your circumstances. If you want to improve anything about your financial picture, the only thing that really needs to change is you. Your improved circumstances will be a… -
Are You a Ready Student?
28 Mar 2012 | 9:25 pmWhen we properly set our goals, the help we need to reach them appears. In other words, whatever your goal may be, you will likely need the help of other people–clients, customers, partners, or a good friend to cheer you on. You may already have a few people in mind who have not quite jumped on your bandwagon, which can be frustrating, right? Perhaps you need to meet a quota before a certain deadline, and you must find four more customers who will sign on the dotted line. You are already working with four very promising prospects, so it is a done deal, right? Wrong. That kind of… -
Goals and Guts
17 Mar 2012 | 1:15 pmI believe that the best way to achieve your goals is to listen to your own innate wisdom–your gut feelings–and let it lead you. I have learned to trust my gut. Some people call it the 'inner voice.' Personally, I believe it is genuine inspiration from a higher power which happens to be interested in my success. I listen with my analytic mind, but I also stay aware of gut feelings which seem like a sense of energy, flashes of insight, and dreams. However, I only trust my gut after I have nailed my goal down in detail by committing it to paper. I also spend time…
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Love the process more than you love the result
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TAKING COMMAND! ACHIEVING YOUR OBJECTIVES.
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Effective Leaders: The Required Persona
13 May 2012 | 3:32 pmThe Present Moment Is Consumed By The Vastness Of Its Absence - Douglas E. CastleEffective leadership requires a certain persona, a certain image to subordinates, peers and the public in order that it may command the responsiveness and attention which it deserves. Watch such high-tech leader-team-oriented series as NCIS, The Unit, Criminal Minds, and a host of others [hopefully less graphic and violent], and note that the leader figures tend to exude the following attributes:1) They appear a bit older than their charges or teammates;2) They tend to have more scars (visible, physical) than… -
Individual Decisionmaking Is 90% Emotional
2 May 2012 | 12:07 pmIndividual decision making, at least for the general population taken as a whole (and on the average) is approximately 90% emotional. if we take every matter decided upon to be a decision for statistical purposes as being equal regardless of the significance or nature of that decision, we find that the primary decider is emotion.Even more interesting is that we tend to rationalize these emotions, after the fact, with defensively-constructed rational or intellectual arguments...these are intellectual rationalizations for emotional responses. If you wish to influence people either strike at or… -
Your "TO DO" List Sabotaging Your Productivity? Probably.
25 Apr 2012 | 4:06 pmIt is indisputably necessary that a leader be capable of keeping a watchful eye on a number of varied projects, personnel and tasks, or as they are called most pejoratively, "to dos". The To Do List, either hand-scrawled onto a legal pad, or set forth in a ticklerized and prioritized table designed by a brilliant project manager has been the bane of every morning's first reading by every responsible businessperson, professional and entrepreneur for a very long time.Whether you Rotationally Task or Multi-Task, odds greatly favor that you have had to confront this ever-growing beast most of the… -
CONQUEST - Finding The Weakest Link, Exerting The Greatest Pressure...
8 Apr 2012 | 4:43 pmThe conventional wisdom of the spy, instigator or powerhouse negotiator has been to conserve and leverage assets in the conquest of an enemy or the attainment of an operational objective. Since it requires great power to conquer or convince a firmly united force, the best mission strategy has generally been to find the weakest link in the group, the fortifications or the system, and apply pressure at that point.After all, leverage, by definition, involves the use of a limited strategic force to move a large or heavy object.Spies, instigators and negotiators in commerce always seek to find the… -
The 48 Rules Of Power And Leadership: REVIEW
19 Mar 2012 | 5:48 pmMy friend and associate, MPower Brands entrepreneur and founder Daniel J. Sherman, is frequently referring to the legendary 48 Rules Of Power. Whether you have read the bestseller by that title (authored by Robert Greene), or whether you gave garnered this information by reading Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince," from which most of this material derives, it is worth knowing.The paradox of command is that a life of power is a life of ceaseless questioning, judging and taking action. Leadership is a lonely business.As Douglas E Castle, personally, I am not in agreement with all of what follows…
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Do You Have a Self-Limiting Belief You Are Not Aware of?
15 May 2012 | 7:52 pmWhen I was working with a coach, we talked about self-limiting beliefs.As you can imagine by the name, a self-limiting belief is something that you believe that can and will hold you back from accomplishing your goals and dreams.The real danger of these little suckers is that we often don’t realise they even exist. They linger in the background of our minds, causing fear and doubt in our lives.As I have mentioned here before, the way we talk to ourselves can have a huge influence on our productivity, performance and self-esteem.Over the course of writing this blog I have tried to walk… -
Overcome The Fear of Writing Your First eBook
14 May 2012 | 1:09 amShow of hands.Who is terrified of writing their first product?I recently read a post by Corbett Barr. Corbett’s post was about how you are going to suck when you first start out.What struck me is a recurring theme through the comments of this post about how people are worried about creating their first product, which in most cases is an eBook.For any blogger, entrepreneur, potential author, writer etc – your first product can be downright terrifying.Just for the record I would have put my hand up as well, since I am about half way through my first eBook and the demons are… -
Two Significant Factors That Will Determine the Course of Your Life
10 May 2012 | 11:41 pmCleaning can be very therapeutic.During a session of vacuuming on the weekend, a thought popped into my head and I couldn’t shake it.What was my vacuuming revelation?Life is primarily made up of two factors – your choices and random events.Let’s take a look at these one at a time.Your ChoicesI believe a huge part of our life is made up of our choices. Our choices have a profound affect on how things turn out.Some choices are not rocket science. If you choose to spend more money than you earn, you end up in debt. If you constantly eat fatty foods you put on weight.As we… -
Step Away From the Laptop or the iPhone Gets It!
8 May 2012 | 9:06 pmLast Saturday I didn’t turn my laptop on.No checking my blog stats first thing in the morning, no Facebook updates, no retweeting great blog posts, no checking work or personal emails. Nothing. Nada. Zilch.I cleaned the house in the morning, went to the hairdressers (I’m blonde again just in time for my trip to New York) and went for sunset drinks at a gorgeous new bar on the edge of the Brisbane river. Then it was off to dinner and home by 10 pm.Still the laptop stayed off.It felt pretty good actually.I figure one of two thoughts are flying through your head right now. If you… -
Lessons in Hindsight, Journaling and Realising How Much You Have Grown
7 May 2012 | 2:06 amHindsight is a wonderful thing.As I mentioned in my last post, I found an old diary last weekend and couldn’t resist the urge to take a stroll down memory lane.What I failed to mention in the post was this wasn’t my only diary. I have a whole box of them.I have been writing either a journal or diary for many years. Sometimes it takes the form of a journal where I write down my feelings at random times or a calendar diary where I write a short account of what I have been doing and feeling each day.Here are a few lessons I’ve learnt from keeping a diary.You are tougher than…
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How to Live Your Passion Without Giving Up Your Day Job
15 May 2012 | 10:08 amI spent many years (most of my adult life) without knowing or living my life passion. But over the last few years, I’ve found it and I’m living it. I can say without a doubt that finding and living your life passion makes a huge positive difference in your quality of life. I’m sure if you survey other people who are living their life passions, you will hear the same thing. I wake up excited about what the day will bring. I love the work I’m doing. I have a sense of purpose. I feel engaged with interesting, like-minded people. The day flies by as I lose track of time… -
A 5-Step Simple Plan for Dealing with Criticism
12 May 2012 | 10:52 amI have bristles. You probably have them too. They come out when someone says something to me that is critical or that I interpret as a criticism. When they are activated, these bristles set off a chain of internal feelings, thoughts, and physical symptoms. It’s amazing how one comment can’t set this complicated system in motion. All at once, you might feel hurt, anger, embarrassment, shame, or indignant. Mentally, you quickly assimilate all of the necessary elements for your defense, your contrary evidence, and possibly a counter-offensive.You might calculate ways to deflect blame… -
Is Travel Your Passion? 10 Steps to Stop Dreaming and Start Packing
6 May 2012 | 4:32 pmThe World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~St. Augustine Just about everyone lists travel as one of their passions in life. We’re enamored with the idea of travel — getting away, doing something fun and adventurous, seeing cool things, and meeting different people. It all sounds so exciting. But when it comes to actually planning a real trip (something more than visiting Grandma or going to the beach for a week), it’s too easy to find a reason not to go, not to make it happen. Our lives are so damned busy and complicated. Between our jobs, kids,… -
Are You Addicted?
2 May 2012 | 11:25 amThis is not a post about substance abuse. This is a post about the little things you do every day that pull you away from what you really want for yourself. It is about addiction to habits and behaviors that suck time away from us without adding much back to our lives or our souls. And often we hide our eyes from these addictions. Granted, addiction is a strong word. It’s a word that suggests a loss of control, a dependence on something that has become powerful enough to separate you from your true self, your highest self. The dictionary.com definition of the word reads as follows:… -
Your Hidden Abilities and Why You Need to Find Them
29 Apr 2012 | 2:38 pmWhen I was 40, I went through a phase during which I feared all of my creativity had been sapped. I was in the thick of child-rearing and running a home, with all that this time of life entails. Most of my time was spent driving kids to activities, volunteering at their schools, cleaning up messes, and preparing meals that usually involved the words “nugget” or “roll-up.” Although it was rewarding watching my children grow and thrive, I had no outlet for self-expression or creativity. In fact, I thought I had no creativity. Someone suggested I read the book, The…
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5 Everyday Tips for Creative Living
14 May 2012 | 5:15 am“We are, ourselves, creations. And we, in turn, are meant to continue creativity by being creative ourselves.” – Julia Cameron (Scrapbook picture on the left: I am an artist. Photo: Min, my daughter.) Making the choice to live creatively is to allow for inspiration, love and meaning into your life. Creativity is a conscious state. It is being, and not just doing. Certainly, it does not solely entail using your fingers to paint or your body to dance. Thus, it is not just about engaging in an artistic pursuit for a couple of hours. Rather, you infuse creativity as a way of… -
7 Intuitive Mind Exercises to Crank Up Your Creativity
10 May 2012 | 5:19 amHow is intuition related to creativity? In today’s post, I am featuring a guest article by Angela Artemis, an intuition coach, who will be helping us understand more about the relationship and also to share some of her useful exercises for cranking up creativity! (Abundance Tapestry Photo: my art journal) Read her contribution below…. When you create the intention to be more intuitive you automatically become more creative. Intuition is defined as information that spontaneously appears in our awareness without any conscious effort on our part. Both intuition and creative… -
15 Top Tips to Enhance Creative Thinking
7 May 2012 | 5:31 am“There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.” – Edward de Bono Many people experienced blocks to creative thinking. If you are engaged in work or in an environment that encourages repetitive work for instance, there is no opportunity to be engaged creatively. In the old economy, creative thinking is not considered as important as getting the task on hand done. You are rewarded based on fulfilling numbers, following guidelines and rehashing… -
Your Guide to Daydreaming
3 May 2012 | 2:31 amYou see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, “Why not?” - George Bernard Shaw (Min’s Secret World) Daydreaming is a form of using your creative imagination. When you daydream, you go into an imaginary world. You imagine yourself as capable of being, having and doing all that you desire. You imagine an utopian world. You imagine a world that has wondrous innovations, superb technology or advanced creations. You imagine living a life without a single worry. You may have previously believed yourself as incapable of imagination. -
21 Favorite Law of Attraction Quotes and Sayings
30 Apr 2012 | 4:17 am“Welcome to Planet Earth. There is nothing that you cannot be, or do, or have. You are a magnificent creator.” – Abraham 2. “The Hows are the domain of the universe. It always knows the quickest, fastest, most harmonious way between you and your dream.” – From The Secret Movie 3. “You want to become aware of your thoughts, you want to choose your thoughts carefully and you want to have fun with this, because you are the masterpiece of your own life.” – Joe Vitale 4. “I turn my dreams into reality.” – Abundance Tapestry 5.
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How to Dress Your Baby Like a Geek
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Creative Ad: TNT in Belgium (on YouTube)
12 Apr 2012 | 2:48 pmvia youtube.com Creativity is the new virus. It seems that every brand, product or business is watching YouTube to stimulate innovative thinking. "If they can do it, then why can't I." Advertising is too expensive to take major risks with innovative ideas/strategies. Thus, run it up the social media flagpole and see who salutes. @TweetRightBrain Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Sir Ken Robinson - Defining Creativity - YouTube
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Creativity Quote: Wisdom of Woodrow Wilson
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The Impact of Kickstarter, Creative Commons & Creators Project | Off Book | PBS - YouTube
7 Apr 2012 | 12:00 amvia youtube.com The internet provides any artist the opportunity to share their creativity with the world wide web. Whether you think your creative output is good or not so good, you should use the internet (blogs and other social media) to get it out there, receive feedback, and hopefully find an audience. @TweetRightBrain Permalink | Leave a comment »
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What Is Your Ideal Day?
13 May 2012 | 3:38 pmWe often pop open a bottle of champagne to celebrate special occasions. Did you know that wine makers prepare champagne with a very specialized process? After it’s gone through first and second fermentation processes, champagne producers then carefully turn the bottles and introduce the bubbles into the wine. Champagne has become associated with royalty, and is often associated with royalty, high luxury, festivities, and rites of passage. I can’t think of a better analogy for us and our lives! As a created being, you are the masterpiece of God’s creation. God created… -
Here’s Some Motivation To Change Your Life
6 May 2012 | 3:07 pmA few years ago, I worked with clients at a hospital in Chicago, IL. We had a few physically disabled clients who did not have the use of their legs. In order to get into the van, the van driver would secure them to the a hydraulic lift. The hydraulic lift smoothly lifted them on to the van. Thus mobility and transportation is available to every person without the use of their legs. It wasn’t always this way. Over 30 years ago, a gentleman named Ralph Braun (Rise Above: How One Man’s Search for Mobility Helped the World Get Moving, by Ralph Braun, is his… -
Here’s A Secret for Living Life Now
29 Apr 2012 | 10:00 amDid you know that a short story by John Steinbeck can greatly help you on your personal success journey? It’s called The Pearl. The story is about a poor fisherman and his wife. Their son is ill, and they do not have the money to pay for his treatment. One day the fisherman goes deep-sea diving to search for a specific sea poultice for his son. He uncovers a gigantic pearl worth a great amount of money. I’m not going to go into the details of the story, but in his greed and fear of losing his pearl, the main character becomes so focus on gaining the wealth from the pearl… -
What Everyone Should Know About SMART Goal Setting
21 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pmHow are you doing with keeping all those New Year’s resolutions you set at the beginning of the year? If you are like many of us, you may have forgotten all about them! It’s only natural, and we’re only human. “If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else. ” ~ Lawrence J. Peter In this article, I’m going to share some personal success strategies to help make sure that you stay on track with your personal growth plan. I’m also sharing this key success factor because it’s a vital happiness enhancing… -
How To Make A Million Dollars
15 Apr 2012 | 7:22 amHow can you make money, a lot of money, a million dollars? Have you ever wondered how those millionaires have done it? Do you think to yourself that this is an impossible task for you? I’ll preface this article by letting you know that I am writing this article as a Christian, that is a follower of Jesus Christ. Therefore, I’m writing from a Christian world view. First, let me be cautious to tell you that you don’t want to make the same mistakes I have made on the road to creating wealth. You don’t want to have an over-emphasis on wealth that supersedes your…
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Why Atlassian is to Software as Apple is to Design
4 May 2012 | 4:21 pmBy Mark FidelmanThere are only 3 enterprise-grade technology products I’ve ever seen that sell themselves. Two of them are from Apple; the other is from Atlassian. How many Apple salespeople have ever called you to sell you the iPhone, or iPad? Zero. How many Atlassian salespeople have called to sell you Confluence? You guessed it – zero.If you believe as Marc Andreesen does, that software is eating the world, then Atlassian is its Chef. Atlassian is the house of collaboration, the software equivalent of the world renown restaurant Alinea. Where its software… -
Customer Satisfaction Lies Between Pleasure and Pain
4 May 2012 | 1:45 pmA new paper by Kyle Murray, a marketing researcher with the Alberta School of Business, puts a spin on the expression "you can't please everyone."Murray and co-authors Remi Trudel of Boston University and June Cotte from the University of Western Ontario found that when it comes to our basic consumer motivations, how we experience a good or bad service experience or how we react to a superior or inferior product depends on whether we're prone to seeking pleasure or avoiding pain. This translates into two groups who show very different levels of satisfaction for the same consumer… -
Motivating Others Through Chaos
4 May 2012 | 1:28 pmMotivation in the work environment has changed. Change has become the norm. Also the motivation level of employees has changed. This can lead to increased dissatisfaction and decreased productivity; causing unwanted additional challenges in these already hectic times of change. So here are ten techniques by motivational speaker Ed Sykes for motivating your employees or team members to succeed during chaos.1. Take Care of the Little Things to Motivate OthersDoing the little things well will show that you respect your employees. Making sure you are on time for meetings,… -
The World Book of Happiness
27 Mar 2012 | 3:12 pmThe other week I heard an interesting radio interview about happiness on the Dutch 'Business News Radio' station. In the interview Belgium author and researcher Leo Bormans explained why and how he wrote a new book about happiness and what makes it unique.He stated that The World Book of Happiness is more than a book; it’s a project and a movement, which is already being supported by many business leaders and political leaders around the globe. As example he told the radio listeners that Herman Van Rompuy - Chairman of the European Council - had sent out over 200 copies of the World Book of… -
16 Qualities for Super Success
9 Feb 2012 | 11:39 amBy Ahamefula OnyemachiOne of the major desires of anyone who has discovered his purpose for living is to be successful in life. I mean being successful in every facet of life - in your relationships, family, job, and businesses. And success here, is not just achieving your "small" dreams for yourself. Before you can really be a success, your dreams to be accomplished should be bigger than you are! Your dreams should be more people oriented and just for yourself. For instance, if your dream is to get a good job, have a beautiful wife, nice kids, large home and expensive cars. And if you…
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Are We Prepared Enough?
29 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pmThings happen, sometimes they are good, sometimes they are bad… really bad. Take for instance Grant’s episode on his flight out of JFK when the birds flew into one of the engines on the plane he was on. Thankfully the pilots and the crew on that plane were prepared to handle such a problem, safely landing that plane. If you are reading the news or watching the current events, it is hard to wonder when that one event will happen to bring down this house of cards or what will be the next bubble to burst that will put the economy into a tail spin. The question still remains…… -
Are You Happy?
24 Feb 2012 | 4:50 pmIt’s very easy to get distracted with all the unrest going on in the world. But the question remains… Are You Happy? And if not, why? Where does your happiness come from? Are you relying on things outside of you to change in order to be happy or are you looking to yourself and or God for your happiness? I suggest that if you are looking for things outside of you to change, you will be unhappy for most if not all of your life and that even goes for the people in your life that you think should have an interest in your happiness. Here is the problem with relying on things outside of… -
Is There Any Place to Demanding Change Outside of Yourself?
22 Feb 2012 | 7:11 pmI was just thinking the other day about these “Occupy ___________” protests that were happening last year and I am quite sure they will be firing up sometime again this year and I wondered to myself…. Is it RIGHT to demand others to change? I mean, we have a group of people who seem to be very unhappy with how things are going for them, so they are meeting in New York, Oakland or wherever and they are demanding things outside of themselves to change. They want businesses to change, they want the government to change, I am not quite sure if any of these changing will even… -
How Are You Doing on Those New Years Resolutions?
19 Feb 2012 | 7:08 amWell we are well into February and the new year and the question is… “How are you doing on those New Years Resolutions?” Well if your anything like me you are doing well on some and not so well on the others. So what is it about those other changes that you were looking to make that are holding you back? Do you not have enough time? Do you not have enough money? Are you just not as fired up about them as you were when the new year began? With those questions in mind, we need to get these resolutions either moving forward or we need to get them cleared off the slate. And here… -
Doing Your Best and Continuing to Improve… Daily.
3 Feb 2012 | 4:07 amI will be getting back to our series on Social Media, fortunately business has been good and it has kept me away from posting a little bit. But we will get back to it. Here are the links to the previous posts if you have missed them to get you caught up: http://www.lifetosuccess.com/2012/01/13/are-you-making-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-those-in-your-social-netwoks/ http://www.lifetosuccess.com/2012/01/16/becoming-valuable-to-your-social-networks-part-1-facebook/ http://www.lifetosuccess.com/2012/01/20/becoming-valuable-to-your-social-networks-part-2-twitter/ If you have been reading or…
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Goals on track = LEGO in the bank. W00t!
4 May 2012 | 2:56 amA short and sweet post to followup on a plan I’ve previously outlined to incentivize my goal progress by rewarding myself with… *drumroll*… LEGO goodness. At 31/03/12, here’s how much progress I have made on my 6 goals: Read more: 42% Save wisely: 25% Exercise regularly: 31% Watch more: 35% Sleep better: 19% Eat well: 16% I had promised myself that for each goal tracking well (25% complete within a quarter, or better) I’d reward myself with an awesome treat. As you can see from the figures above, that means I earned four AWESOME TREATS. What are those treats? -
Reviews: The films of Quarter One, 2012
4 May 2012 | 2:06 amOf the six goals I set myself at the start of the year, the one I’m making most progress with, while possibly the easiest, is certainly the most enjoyable. That goal is to work my way through a list of ‘must-watch’ films I’ve somehow managed to miss. You know, a list of those movies that we mumble under our breath that we’ve never seen, causing our friends to gape at us like we are from another planet. Just like the time I told some colleagues I’d never watched When Harry Met Sally. To stay on track, I need to watch 7 films every three months and between… -
Reviews: The books of Quarter One, 2012
3 May 2012 | 7:16 amHi interwebs! Long time, no blog. I’m taking the opportunity of some time on my hands (the result of slipping a disc in my lower back and needing to stay flat-ish for a week) to catch up on some overdue posts. I thought some mini reviews of the books and films I knocked over in the first quarter of 2012 might be a good start. You may recall that I’ve set myself goals to read more in 2012 and to strike some names from a list of ‘must-watch’ films I’ve, well, not seen. I’ve set a target of reading 12 books (which mostly sounds like a low target because it is… -
Inspiration: 2 Super Geek Bloggers
23 Feb 2012 | 6:06 amI have promised for some time to write a post about some other geeks with goals I’ve discovered about the interwebs. Here’s a post about two of those geeks, who are both kicking amazing goals in their lives and helping others to do the same and they are using some fundamentally nerdy tools and systems to do so. I consider them true Super Geek Bloggers and I think you might find their work interesting. Now, I don’t know either of these chaps personally and I’m not 100% sure they would be comfortable with being labelled a Super Geek. So on the very, very off-chance… -
When a goal is plain wrong: Sleeping my way through 2012
16 Feb 2012 | 7:15 amThat heading will have made this post sound far sexier than it is. Then again, Google Analytics tells me that this month I’ve had several visitors who have found thisgeeksgoals.com through keywords which make me think that they thought it offered geek-themed adult entertainment (and I guess I hope it does… but just not THAT kind of adult entertainment!) I digress. I’ve been thinking about one of my goals for 2012 – to Sleep Soundly - and I realise the goal is just plain wrong. Here’s why. Earlier this year I outlined my six personal goals for 2012. Here’s…
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Cheerleading and Peanuts teach us ITS POSSIBLE
22 Apr 2012 | 11:14 pmIn this episode of Your Success At Last TIPS (To Improve Performance Series) we are going to discuss not only choosing but believing in your dreams, your goals, your desires all of which create your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Dont Let The Monster Man Steal Your Dreams
7 Apr 2012 | 4:04 pmWe are going to discuss not letting the monsters of life steal your dreams, then a few questions to ask yourself to make sure you do not become a monster stealing someone else's dreams. Get the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
9 Ways to Get Up After Failing
31 Mar 2012 | 6:47 amHave you ever attempting something and it didn’t come out the way you hoped? Asked that special someone for a date, tried to get that next promotion, step out into a new business venture or whatever... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Goals Setting 101 Podcast
26 Mar 2012 | 10:22 pmIn this episode of Your Success At Last we are going to discuss Goal Setting 101, I am going to share with you a resource where you can get started on or re-ignite your path to goal and dream... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Listen to This Podcast
22 Mar 2012 | 4:20 pmI want to share with a little about who I am and give you 5 Reasons Why you SHOULD NOT listen to this podcast and then 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD listen to this podcast. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Falling Back Into Duality (Spiritual Awakening Process)
13 May 2012 | 7:12 amIt’s common to after a spiritual opening of some sort at times feel stuck in the middle of Truth and illusion, and be flowing back and forth between the old and the new. When we have experienced an opening or even spiritual awakening, and we know – in the deepest meaning – the false self to be a product of the conditioned mind and nothing more, we’re still reverting back to it time and time again. Oftentimes when we think we have figured it all out and we feel a sigh of relief, believing we have arrived to a safe and firm plateau in our evolution; then swooosh, we’re… -
If You Think You Are The Great Manifestor, Then Why Are You Still Trying To Change Your Life?
10 May 2012 | 3:36 amIf you think you’re the great manifestor, then why are you continuously trying to change your life? … Wouldn’t you be satisfied with life by now? If you think you’re the magical creator of the future, then what made you ‘think’ yourself to this moment? … Why are you still suffering? If you made this moment, if you think you can chose how life is “created”, wouldn’t you then be at the pinnacle of your life? … Why still struggling to improve it? Isn’t it interesting how the mind always keeps us (us=humanity at large) busy… -
Life Can Take a Whole New Direction If You Just Let It
9 May 2012 | 5:41 amCan you imagine how the world would look if we all acted from a space of inspiration and love rather than from motivation, which is often based on some kind of fear? Fear of loosing something or not getting something “if we don’t do this and that”. What a difference it would do to how we interact with each other! What if we all asked ourselves “why am I doing this?” and “would I do it if I didn’t gain something from it?” (money, recognition etc). To live life from inspiration mean to be open to the direction where life is moving you now, in this moment. To… -
Life Is a Happening and Everything Is Exactly As It’s Suppose To Be
7 May 2012 | 5:46 amHow different my perception on life and myself is today. I just re-read one of my posts from last year when I experienced the shift in consciousness: http://mariaerving.com/spiritual-awakening/ and realized how so much more aware and integrated I am in the present moment now than I used to be, and how I have grown comfortable with not knowing anything. It hasn’t always been like that; in fact after that particular awakening, maybe a couple of months later, I went through yet another hellish process of purging and relinquishment, but that’s another story. The only thing I know is… -
The Power of Forgiveness and Acceptance (Free PDF)
2 May 2012 | 6:39 amHere’s a free booklet by me: The Power of Acceptance and Forgiveness (Direct-link to PDF) Enjoy your read! “Spirit lives in the present moment. Only ego flows back and forth to an imaginary future and regretful past. Whenever you encounter some sort of challenge in life, the best way to handle it is to do anything you can to bring yourself back to the Now. The present moment is all we have, and when we get worried or fearful we become lost-and it’s all happening in the movement of thought”. ~Maria Erving Feel free to share this booklet with anyone who you think can benefit from…
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The Connection Between Happiness and Success
15 May 2012 | 5:01 amLink your happiness with your success So many people are laboring under the impression that in order to be successful, you have to give up a little piece of your happiness. Whoever told you this is full of it, because I am a proud believer that we can all have a happiness and success at the same time. Finding success and happiness at the same time isn’t necessarily the easiest thing in the world. It takes time and dedication and the ability to ask for what you deserve. And what we all deserve is a fulfilling career, right? Here’s how: F: Fully embrace your career U: Unapologetically… -
Power: What Women Do Right
10 May 2012 | 5:41 amAre you using your power to lead or direct? I recently came to a realization the other day that we (including myself) spend a lot more time focusing on all of the possible negative outcomes of women getting power. Now, while I maintain that you always need to be careful with the power that you have, there is absolutely nothing negative about women in positions of power. In fact, I’d say it’s pretty darn awesome to see a lady with some real responsibility. So, what are all of the great things that we, as women, do with our power that we may overlook? Help others. One thing that most… -
Coaching Others to Develop a Strong Intuition
8 May 2012 | 5:17 amOnce you understand your own intuition, it’s time to teach others. You’re a successful woman. You’ve worked hard to get where you are (and where you’re going!) and a good part of that is by learning how to listen to and analyze your intuition. I’m sure that you have employees that you rely on to help you finish projects and handle various tasks and I’m sure that there are one or two that you would like to mentor and teach some of your “secrets” so that they can find success as much as you have. Well, one of the things you’re probably going to have to teach them… -
Top 10 Ways to Know if You’re Becoming Arrogant at Work
3 May 2012 | 7:16 amWhen we find success it’s important to avoid getting an over inflated ego. Forget David Letterman, ladies, because today, we’ve got a top ten list that you do not want to miss. When you’re at the top of your game, it can be really hard to keep your feet on the ground and remain level-headed. I thought I would keep this light, but remember; only you can prevent your own big ego. And now, without further ado, the top ten ways to know if you’re becoming too arrogant at work. 10. You assume anyone coming into your office is there to talk your coffee or lunch order. Even if it’s… -
The Importance Getting Organized at Work
1 May 2012 | 6:00 amDon’t let a disorganized life keep you from success. If you’re reading this in your office (at home or work), stop for a moment and take a look at the desk in front of you. What do you see? Is it a mess of receipts, sticky notes, reminders, food wrappers, business cards and other clutter? Can you even see your desk through the mess? If you said yes, it’s ok. You aren’t alone. Many of us experience disorganization in our lives. We handle so many other tasks that keeping things organized is usually at the bottom of our list of things to do. But there are several reasons why…
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How to Keep Going
7 May 2012 | 12:16 pmPerseverance – keeping going, not giving up – is one of the great secrets to success. I’m more and more convinced of it the more stories I hear about successful people. Sometimes, in fact, keeping going, hanging in there during stressful times is the success. Sometimes, getting through tough times is the task in front of you, and success consists of still standing at the end. I’ve done mostly project work for more than 20 years now, so I’m familiar with the “we just need to get through this” experience. And that’s standing me in good stead at… -
How Ernest Becker’s Denial of Death Changed my Life
11 Apr 2012 | 12:44 pmToday I have a guest post for you from Nadia Jones. This is only the second guest post on the site, because I have very strict requirements for guest posts (so don’t worry, this isn’t going to turn into one of those blogs where you seldom hear from the owner any more). Here’s Nadia: About a year ago, I was experiencing ongoing periods of intense depression and anxiety. While medication certainly helped make daily life possible, the pills weren’t able to make life particularly enjoyable. There was something missing, some idea that I had not yet digested that was keeping… -
How to Live Out Your Values
2 Apr 2012 | 12:59 pmOne of the things that leads to life satisfaction is living in line with our values – doing things that we believe are good and valuable things to do. So how might we do that more? I’m still slowly making my way through Peterson’s A Primer in Positive Psychology, and I’m up to the chapter on Values, where he summarizes some of his own research on the circumstances in which our beliefs are most likely to be reflected in our actions. For today’s post, I want to go through some of these and suggest how we can cultivate those circumstances in order to live more… -
How to Get Out of a Rut
14 Mar 2012 | 11:30 amI’ve had a few times over the years when I’ve been in a rut. I seem to have to keep pulling myself out of them. (Perhaps I’m just a really bad driver.) This is one of those times, so I thought I’d do a post – using the experience I’ve had of successfully getting out of ruts in the past – about how to get yourself out of a rut. I’m being my own audience here. The rut I’m in I’ll start by describing where I am, because thinking about your current situation is always a good start if you plan to change it. As I’ve mentioned a… -
How to Be an Optimist
29 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amToday, I have an exercise for you to help you be more optimistic. But first, some discussion about whether that’s even a good idea. Pessimists firmly believe that they are realists. But are they? And even if they are, does that make pessimism better for you than optimism? To a pessimist, it’s abundantly clear that the world is a scary and quite possibly meaningless place. Bad things happen every day, after all. To an optimist, though, the world is full of hope and possibility. Good things happen every day, after all. Optimism and pessimism, in other words, are schemas.
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Law of Attraction Quotes from the Masters
27 Apr 2012 | 7:41 amThe Law of Attraction was first brought into the public’s eye after the release of the book and movie called The Secret. Although it may or may not have been the first time that you have heard of the Law of Attraction, the concept has literally been around for centuries. The original “Masters of the Law” as I like to call them, all seem to have come onto the scene in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s and really have the best grasp on the foundational principles of how we attract things in to our lives. These “Masters of the Law”, who were ultimately the forefathers of Personal… -
The Secret Movie: Don’t Be Fooled by the Fiction
10 Apr 2012 | 10:00 amIf you’re a big believer in the Law of Attraction like I am, I’m sure that by now you’ve probably seen The Secret movie. This was the over-dramatized 2006 blockbuster hit by Rhonda Byrne that positioned the Law of Attraction as a magical way to instantly attract anything you want into your life. The problem with this is that the movie was simply a crafty marketing ploy by the author to manifest a little bit o’ money herself. I’ll give Ms Byrne some credit for her creativity though. I mean, who wouldn’t take advantage of the opportunity to cash in on a regurgitated idea… -
15 Powerful Success Secrets from Jim Rohn
4 Apr 2012 | 5:34 pmThis was a great presentation given by the late Jim Rohn on the 15 challenges that can help you to go further, climb higher and conquer anything you want in business and in Life. Below I have listed my own interpretation of the 15 Challenges that he presented. Enjoy and be sure to share your own comments and insights below! 1. Review Your Performance How much effort are you putting into your actions today? When you take the time to stop and review your performance, you’ll probably realize that you can do better. You can always do better! Jim Rohn made a good point when he stated to… -
7 Common Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome
4 Apr 2012 | 9:19 amAlthough restless leg syndrome, also known as RLS, is a sleep disorder that affects more than 15% of adults, the symptoms of this annoying syndrome may sometimes be hard to pinpoint. And what may be even harder than trying to pinpoint if you have RLS is finding a natural remedy for this disorder that actually works. Before we start though, be aware that restless leg syndrome affects more women than men and the occurrence of restless leg syndrome also increases as you age. In addition, there are a certain number of medical conditions that can increase the risk of developing restless leg… -
The Law of Divine Oneness: The Secret to the Universal Web
3 Apr 2012 | 9:14 pmSince there is a lot to study and learn from the 12 Universal Laws, I laid out these series of posts in a specific order to make it easier to learn and absorb the information. Each of the Laws builds off of one another and with each successive Law that you learn, you will understand the 12 Universal Laws as a “whole” a lot better. So to get the ball rolling, we’re going to tackle the Law of Divine Oneness first. There are several reasons for this, but the most important one is the fact that it sets that stage and establishes a sense of oneness and unity of everything that exists in the…
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Starved Rock
3 May 2012 | 11:26 pmI'm not too proud of it but I admit that I have neglected this blog for well over a month now. I have had a calf injury and I haven't been running at all. Ironically, I think I did it doing weight exercises that were designed to strengthen me and avoid injury. I'm going to come clean and just admit that I have been depressed about not running. I am missing the endorphins and I am really frustrated about missing ideal spring running conditions. Work has been insane and although that's not a good thing, it has been a distraction for me. I have discovered that when I am injured, it's hard for me… -
RIP Caballo Blanco
5 Apr 2012 | 7:00 pmJust a note, not really a full post. I just spotted this news. I was shocked and wanted to react and give my respects. Micah True past away last Saturday. Rest in peace Caballo. If you haven't read Born to Run, Caballo was a former boxer who befriended the Tarahumara running tribe in the Sierra Madre's, Mexico. They named him "Caballo Blanco" (white horse). Caballo was 58 years old. He headed out for a run in New Mexico and never returned. There is something so poetic about that. I didn't know him but I imagine that he would have had a preference to leave this World on the… -
NBx Prism Short Sleeve Review
26 Mar 2012 | 10:45 pmAs some of you know, I visited New Balance Lincoln Square in Chicago to meet Jeff Mach and some of his team. You can read the whole story here. It was a good time and I was genuinely impressed by their passion for the New Balance brand and for helping their customers find the right gear. When I was there, Jeff was kind enough to give me a shirt to "try-out" and I feel like I owe him a review. I have shared some opinions on shoes in past posts but this will be the first time I officially review something. I never guessed it would be apparel but here goes. The item Jeff gave me was the NBx… -
Loneliness of the long distance runner
20 Mar 2012 | 1:03 am“Running has always been a big thing in our family, especially running away from the police. It’s hard to understand. All I know is that you’ve got to run – run without knowing why, through fields and woods. And the winning post’s no end, even though barmy crowds might be cheering themselves daft. That’s what the loneliness of the long distance runner feels like." Colin running on a country road during the film intro. Loneliness of the long distance runner is a famous British film from 1962 that was well known to me but I had never actually watched. It is adapted from a book… -
Minimus Zeroes in Austin Texas
15 Mar 2012 | 11:25 pmIt's been a while. I was out of town and when I got back, our internet was down. I had the good fortune of being sent to Austin to the SXSW Interactive conference. I was excited to see Austin and there was a great bunch of people from work there. The conference didn't stimulated me like I hoped it would and I don't really like clubby parties but it was worth going to get to know folks from our other offices and meet with a few old friends that used to work in Chicago. I was especially excited about doing some running in warmer weather. An Instagram of the Capital Building in Austin.An…
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Mirror Mirror an Inspiring Short Film
5 May 2012 | 3:32 pm‘Mirror Mirror’, a short Film, was made in 168 hours (one week) and it is free to watch and download. Why is it free? Because the intention is: to touch, move and inspire lots of people to help with self esteem, self image and faith to tell an excellent story with a hidden truth It Click here to Continue Reading -
Get more Comments Exposure with the Support from TSA
28 Apr 2012 | 6:35 pmMore Exposure and Comments for Your Blog Posts through TSA TSA Mastery has made a big difference in my blogging experience. When I started out with writing Blog posts I occasionally had someone commented on my posts and I was really excited about it. Like most people on the Internet with a Website/Blog I wanted Click here to Continue Reading -
Update Social Networks with Ping.fm
20 Apr 2012 | 8:19 pmWhy use Ping.fm? One click can share anyone’s content to over 30 Social Networks . Ping(.fm) it – share it! Ping.fm is free! You can use Ping.fm to send your own post to as many sites you have your ping account connected to. When you find an interesting post written by someone else or a video Click here to Continue Reading -
Human Empathy
8 Apr 2012 | 8:07 pmAre Humans Empathetic? Apparently we have something like ‘Mirror Cells‘ in our brain which causes us to feel what we see or hear other people are going through. In the video below Jeremy Rifkin talks about how the human race has developed towards experiencing Empathy. He addresses a lot of issues in this video. Food for thought and Click here to Continue Reading -
The Tetris Effect and Happiness
16 Mar 2012 | 5:41 pmWatching the video in which Shawn Achor talks about “The Secret to better Work” on You Tube led me to writing my . Since then I got his book “The Happiness Advantage” from the library. One of the chapters in the book is called “The Tetris Effect – Training Your Brain to Capitalize on Possibility” Click here to Continue Reading
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How To Build Confidence
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More Ways Than One
8 May 2012 | 6:13 amHave you worked so hard at achieving something only to end up with nothing show for it in the end? Have you considered there are more ways than one to achieve your goal? Confidence is a shy companion. No matter how much confidence you build up he can seep gradually into the background if you [...]Post from: How To Build ConfidenceMore Ways Than One -
Confident Quotes For Happiness
28 Apr 2012 | 9:31 amI’m confident the following quotes will bring insight to you. They are some things I’ve learnt over the years. I have to keep them in the forefront of my mind, or life gets stressful and full of anxiety and un-fulfilment. I wanted to share them with you to help you on your journey to self-discovery and [...]Post from: How To Build ConfidenceConfident Quotes For Happiness -
Confidence Quotes: Reins In Your Hands
21 Apr 2012 | 9:33 amWhere are you leading your life today and what steps are you taking to get to where you want to be (now you know where you want to go)? Are those steps leading you away from your goals? Decide on the first step – the very first one – you need to begin your [...]Post from: How To Build ConfidenceConfidence Quotes: Reins In Your Hands -
Confidence Quotes: Your Past
19 Apr 2012 | 3:16 pmConfidence quote by ~ A.M.GPost from: How To Build ConfidenceConfidence Quotes: Your Past -
Self-Confidence: 5 Ways To Build It
13 Apr 2012 | 8:29 amThe presence of hundreds of methods for building self-confidence and the information overload we’re all experiencing in this era have left many people confused about the best ways to build self confidence.This article will explore 5 of the most effective methods there are, which can work for almost anyone. A guest post by M.Farouk Radwan How [...]Post from: How To Build ConfidenceSelf-Confidence: 5 Ways To Build It
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How To Stay Motivated When Things Turn to Shit!!
16 May 2012 | 10:04 amStaying motivated when everything turns to shit is the most difficult thing in the world, it seems like. When I first started this blog I had a plan of writing at least 3 new posts a week and for a while I had been keeping up with that thanks to the fact that, at the time, I didn’t have anything to really worry about as far as money, clothing, a roof over my head, and a car. I was recovering from Achilles surgery and was getting my money from the government to cover all my bills due to the fact that I was in school. Before I knew it my money had run out, bills began to pile up, and I… -
4 Tips To Become The Person of Your Dreams!
11 May 2012 | 1:47 pmEveryone dreams! And when I say “dream” I’m not referring to those falling off a building dreams you have while you are asleep. I’m talking about the dreams you have while you are awake. The dreams that are swirling around in your mind that have been there since you were a child. I’m talking about your DreamSelf! As a young’n we always had these grand ideas of the type of person we would be when we grew up and what kind of life we’d have. Coming from the mind of a child anything is possible and as we got older we lost that same tenacity and reckless… -
10 Songs to Make Your Day Better!
9 May 2012 | 3:11 pmIf you are anything like me or if you are a human being, period then music is probably something that you spend a lot of your time getting lost in. And for good reason. Music spans over generations and playing the right song at the right moment can change your entire state of being. I have always thought of music as a friend because regardless of what I may have going on or what I may be going through all I have to do is turn on my iPod and everything just fades away. The anger and the sadness and the fear is all removed because the words that are spoken in song and the beats that go along… -
Reasons to Take an Extended Hiatus!
7 May 2012 | 10:57 amSometimes it is good to go on an extended and an unexpected hiatus from your life. Personally, I have been on a bit of a hiatus myself and I can say that over the last few weeks things have taken a dramatic turn for the better and I attribute it to my hiatus. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to just forget about their responsibilities and do whatever they want to do and I can definitely understand that. I have been blessed to not have some of the things that hold other people back doing the same to me. For instance, I have no children and am not in any type of committed relationship with… -
What’s the Point of Living Average?!
16 Apr 2012 | 12:40 pmWhat is the point of living average?! What is the point in living a life that is so extraordinarily boring your schedule book looks the exact same everyday?! There is no point. The reason I say there is no point in living average is because to me living an average life doesn’t work. As a child, we all have had the dreams and aspirations of being doctors or astronauts or cowboys and when you think about them none of these jobs or career paths are average, at all. A doctor doesn’t have the same patients everyday, an astronaut doesn’t do the same training everyday, and a…
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Life or Depth: Daily Resolutions for Living Intentionally
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Today’s Resolution: Experience Everything for the First Time (Again)
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmToday’s Resolution: Experience Everything for the First Time (Again) Experience Everything for the First Time (Again) Today, try to experience everything as if you’ve never done it before. Imagine taking a shower for the first time… drinking coffee for the first time…... [[ Read the rest on LifeorDepth.com ]] -
Today’s Resolution: Recreate a Scene from a Movie
14 May 2012 | 11:00 pmToday’s Resolution: Recreate a Scene from a Movie Do you have a favorite scene from a movie? What movie is it? What are they doing? Are they eating in an italian restaurant? Sitting at a kitchen table? Whatever your favorite scene is, have fun and recreate it today by yourself or with some... [[ Read the rest on LifeorDepth.com ]] -
Today’s Resolution: Ask for Feedback
13 May 2012 | 11:00 pmToday’s Resolution: Ask for Feedback Ask a friend, family member or colleague for feedback about a particular subject. Tell them you’re looking to get better at something and you appreciate their point of view. Tweet Life or Depth [[ Read the rest on LifeorDepth.com ]] -
#135 Complete: Connected with Nature… Killed a Cockroach… Saw Manatees…
13 May 2012 | 3:01 pm#135 Complete: Connected with Nature… Killed a Cockroach… Saw Manatees… Today’s Resolution: Connect with Nature Maybe it’s counterintuitive to try and connect with nature whilst killing bugs, but sweet mother of Raid, there are a lot of bugs down here in Florida. Spiders... [[ Read the rest on LifeorDepth.com ]] -
Today’s Resolution: Connect with Nature
12 May 2012 | 11:00 pmToday’s Resolution: Connect with Nature Take hike, sit in the park, or plant a tree. Whatever brings you closer to nature, take some time out today to breathe fresh air and appreciate the upcoming summer (especially if you’ve been inside all winter!) Tweet Life or Depth [[ Read the rest on LifeorDepth.com ]]
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How To Give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Suggestions
14 May 2012 | 10:00 pmHave you ever provided suggestions which were subsequently ignored? Have you ever provided critiques which were not well received? Have you ever wanted to provide constructive feedback on something, but held back from doing so because you did not know how to convey your intentions across? Today’s guide is on how to give constructive criticism to someone. Whether at work or in relationships, sharing (and receiving) feedback is part and parcel of improvement. If you have ideas on how someone can improve, don’t hold your ideas back – rather, share them in a constructive manner. -
Finding Love: 8 Tips on Attracting Authentic Love Into Your Life
11 May 2012 | 3:29 pmAre you trying to find love? Are you looking for the special someone to fall onto your lap? Are you looking for someone to “sweep you off your feet”? In today’s world, the notion of love has been very much romanticized, in part due to the media. Look at the number of ballads that flood the radio waves today. Every film and TV series always has some kind of romance story weaved into it as a hook, so as to keep viewers watching. Unrequited love and forbidden love stories are always big hits among the audience. There’s even a film genre specially catered for romance… -
10,000 Hours in Bejeweled
7 May 2012 | 12:00 amBejeweled is a popular tile-matching puzzle game that involves matching 3 (or more) jewels of the same color in a vertical column or horizontal row. It’s available on many present day consoles as well as on PC and Facebook. More than 75 million copies of Bejeweled have been sold, and the game has been downloaded more than 500 million times since its launch in 2001. Top Player in Bejeweled – 8.2 Million High Score Lately, I’ve taken to playing Bejeweled 3 as a recreational activity after I’m done with work. My favorite mode used to be the Lightning mode where you… -
Thin You, “Meet” Not-Thin You
6 May 2012 | 7:15 amFor those of you who would like to lose weight but haven’t been able to do so (or have successfully lost the weight before but could not keep it off), have you ever considered that perhaps there’s a spiritual reason behind it? That there’s a message your subconsciousness is trying to send to you, via the physical manifestation of the “not-thin” you? A Message from Your Subconscious Self I’m not talking about messages like to be more disciplined, to stop being lazy, or to watch your diet. All these are important messages, but they are the surface level… -
Update: Closure of Challenges Section
5 May 2012 | 4:03 amHi everyone! About 7 months ago, I officially launched the Challenges micro-site on PE. 7 months later today, I’m now officially closing down the challenges section. Why I’m Closing Down the Challenges Section There are a variety of reasons, but the main reason is it was consuming my life. Since August last year, I had been conducting challenges non-stop, every month, up until March this year. (with the exception of September) That meant new content for every day of the challenge for 7 months. And since each challenge was either 30 days long or 21 days long, that left me with…
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Be Yourself – Be Free – Be Unique
15 May 2012 | 8:07 pmWe’ve become a nation of zombies whose main motivation is to earn money, eat food and interact with some form of digital media. Is that how you honor your creator? I know, life can become too much to handle at times and what you really want is the space to do the things you want to do in life. Start now and in no time you will have created the life you had always dreamed of. Don’t let others “suck you” into their dream though unless that is part of your dream too. Decide right now exactly what it is you want to create with your life and move towards it through emotional… -
HostGator $100 off For The First Month On ALL Windows Dedicated Servers
15 May 2012 | 7:07 amI was just contacted by the head of HostGator affiliates to let everyone know that they are offering a special promotion on their dedicated servers. The dedicated server package starts at only $74 for the first month. That’s over $100 off for a dedicated server for your blog or website. Basic Dedicated Server Intel Xeon 3450 (Quad Core) 2 GB DDR3 Memory 2 x 250 GB Hard Drive 10 TB Bandwidth 5 Dedicated IPs FREE Plesk WebMatrix Ready! Standard Dedicated Server Intel Xeon 3450 (Quad Core) 4 GB DDR3 Memory 2x 250 GB Hard Drive 10 TB Bandwidth 5 Dedicated IPs FREE Plesk WebMatrix… -
Reprogram Your Mind for Success With Natural Hypnosis
14 May 2012 | 8:04 amHave you ever thought of using hypnosis before to change a habit or a behavior? I have and I can tell you that it does work if you open up to it. So What Is Hypnosis? Here is an official definition: Hypnosis is the induction of a state of consciousness in which a person loses the power of voluntary action and is especially responsive to suggestion or direction. To go into a little more detail you could say that hypnosis is often over exaggerated. We use the term “hypnosis” to describe a trance like state. However, essentially we all go in and out of mild “trances” every day;… -
Different Parallel Realities and Your Higher Self
13 May 2012 | 11:17 amThere are an infinite number of parallel Earth’s each of a different vibrational frequency representative of a different reality. The vibration you tune to will determine what “Earth” you experience. If you remember I talked about this in my post: Change The Projector of Your Reality last July. All these parallel realities already exist at the same time. By shifting your vibration whether higher or lower will determine what experience of Earth you have. When you make these vibrational shifts people may leave your life as “new players” come into your life. If you have any sense… -
Breaking Free From What Binds You
10 May 2012 | 7:55 pmIn order to be free and truly experience life as it was meant to you must relinquish the desire to control outer events. Nothing outside of you is real even though your experience is very real. The biggest cause of distress to human is not fear but lack of control. Lack of control causes you to feel the very real need to control. This is the mind at work. You see consciousness takes life as it is, it takes it in stride, but your mind does not. You should know that your mind is not you, The mind is merely a tool, a way to be able to perceive how things happened. You cannot use your mind to…
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What’s Calling You?
18 Apr 2012 | 7:07 pmWhat’s a “calling” anyway? A calling is anything you’re sensing as a sign of what you should be doing. It might come from an internal longing, or lots of external messages that contain a similar theme. Often it comes from internal and external signals at the same time. When I talk about callings, I don’t just mean what to do in the grand sense of life purpose. It could be what you’re called to do in this moment. You might think you should be figuring out something big, but maybe your most immediate calling is to call a friend. What do you feel called to do… -
My Story From Wallflower to Loving Networking
10 Apr 2012 | 8:58 pmPeople seem to know me as that woman who leads networking workshops especially for introverts and anyone struggling with networking. It’s true, I keep leading a workshop called Networking Secrets from an Ex-Wallflower™. I’m leading one next week in Amherst, MA — free to the public thanks to the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. I led one last week at Univ. of Connecticut, and I have more to come (including online). I’m also forming a Networking Momentum Group in Northampton to provide in-depth support and accountability for moving forward. My behind-the-scenes story… -
Your Treasure Is Already Here
4 Jan 2012 | 9:16 am[Click to view the embedded video.] I am dedicating this song, “May I Suggest,” to you. I hope you enjoy listening to it in this video. I think you’ll find it inspiring whether you are in the midst of new hope or the grips of fear. The message points you to the treasure that is already waiting for you. I hope you’ll stop and listen to the beautiful harmonies so it will sink in on that soulful level. Or just stop to listen to prove to your racing mind that you know how to slow down. May I suggest This time is blessed for you This time is blessed and shining almost… -
My Current Reading List
26 Dec 2011 | 6:47 amAre you like me with trying to read more than one book at a time? I get so excited about certain books and it’s hard to be loyal to just one at a time… so they start piling up. You’d feel the same way if you had these fantastic books in front of you, as I do now: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It (2011) ~by Valerie Young, Ed.D. Career Renegade: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love (2009) ~by Jonathan Fields Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (2009) ~by… -
You’re on My Gratitude List
19 Dec 2011 | 4:52 pmTo my beloved blog readers, During this time of year-end reflection, I notice myself thinking about what matters. Gratitude for you comes to mind. Thank you for your support of my work by reading my blog and possibly showing interest in more ways (attending events, referring clients to me, etc.). Since my work is an expression of my life’s purpose, your support and interest mean the world to me. I’m including a photo of me enjoying that Whoosh of trust and flow as I rapidly sled downhill. On that day, it reminded me of my option to choose trust on the ride of self-employment.
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The Wisdom of Robert Frost
15 May 2012 | 2:30 pmOne of my favorite poets and artists is Robert Frost. For the first 40 years of his life, he worked alone, unpublished, and greatly misunderstood. He earned his living as a chicken farmer, and later he taught English in a prep school. By that time he had written some of the best poetry in the English language, and today he is considered one of the greatest writers of blank verse since Shakespeare... Tweet Widget Facebook Like Google Plus One read more -
Nothing is Symbolic in the Creative Process
8 May 2012 | 2:30 pmWe live within a world of symbols. Some symbols represent great ideas, deeds, historical events, values, spiritual ideals, and so on. Yet, in the creative process, symbols have very little place or worth. This statement may seem strange to anyone who has taken a college film studies course. In those courses, symbol after symbol is pointed to, analyzed to death, and made to seem that filmmakers sit around thinking up symbols with which to fill their films... Tweet Widget Facebook Like Google Plus One read more -
The Curse of the Self-Concept
2 May 2012 | 2:30 pmHere are some lines I'd like to give to a character in one of my films: "Seems like I can't get away from myself these days. Wherever I look, there I am. Like I keep looking in a mirror because everything is my mirror. You are me, what I do is me, what I like and don't like is me. Seems like the only thing that is not me is... me." Of course, I am inventing a very self-focused and self-obsessed character. And the truth of this character is not in the cartoon nature of the exaggeration. It is in the fact that too many people think that reality is a reflection of themselves... Tweet Widget… -
The Key to Innovation and Creativity
24 Apr 2012 | 2:30 pmThere is an industry called "Creativity." When I wrote my book Creating, because of its title, I was invited to speak at many creativity conferences. What I found was that I had very little in common with the other presenters. Most of them had backgrounds in psychology or neuroscience. None of them had come from the arts or understood the creative process. None of them... Tweet Widget Facebook Like Google Plus One read more -
The Medium of Time
17 Apr 2012 | 2:45 pmFor painters, paint and canvas are the medium. For composers, harmony, melody, rhythm, texture are the medium. For much of science, mathematics is the medium. For the fashion magazine, glamour, sex appeal, gloss, and beauty are the medium. Within the creative process, as the life-building process, time is the medium within which we work. So it makes sense to better understand... Tweet Widget Facebook Like Google Plus One read more
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My Real Seo Pressor Review : How To Get Quality Traffic To Your Blog
16 May 2012 | 10:18 am“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.” -Sun Tzu I want to share with you a WordPress plugin tool that I found that has given me 1st Page Google Rankings just by implementing and working with the plugin. A lot of people want to know how I get a good amount of traffic and quality page-views [...] -
11 Easy Steps to Living Joyfully!
16 May 2012 | 12:38 amEditor’s Note: Today’s Guest Post is By Karin Volo 11 Easy Steps to Living Joyfully! We are meant to be joyous and living a fulfilling life! So why is it that most people are not doing that? It’s because they aren’t doing the things they absolutely LOVE to do. It’s time to figure out [...] -
5 Simple Tips To a Healthy Life
14 May 2012 | 11:22 am“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” -Thomas Jefferson A Healthy Life When you were younger, and you had all the energy in the world to do [...] -
The Law of Increase: What You Give Out You Get Back
12 May 2012 | 12:44 pmOne of the key ingredients to live a life of abundance is by understanding the law of increase. You and I live in an abundant world. You get in this world what you choose to give out. And it is a “choice.”You see, many people have this misunderstanding thinking that what they [...] -
Accessing The Authentic Self
11 May 2012 | 11:55 amAccessing The Authentic Self Listen closely to the sounds of the authentic self. The authentic self is the space within your spirit that knows all that needs to be known and revealed at the time it is supposed. The authentic self and being that for the world, is the precious gift that you [...]
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Making JGB is On Hiatus
24 Apr 2012 | 12:14 amI will be taking a break from documenting my life and endeavours over the next 8 weeks. A few reasons for the Hiatus: 1) I need to work extra hours to save up for upcoming travel plans. On June 19th my boyfriend Sean and I will be travelling to San Francisco, Montreal and Toronto for 4 weeks. The departure date is creeping up quick and I need to save some serious funds to make my first trip back home in over 2 years worthwhile. I will be focusing all my time and energy on working extra hours and outside of those hours I will be forcing myself to relax and wind down. 2) Documenting life and… -
TED Talk Auditions – Follow Up
10 Apr 2012 | 6:09 amAudition submitted! All I had to do was write out, film and edit a 1 minute clip of myself discussing the presentation topic. Sounds easy, right? I guess that depends on your skills and experience! I find these types of seemingly simple tasks most challenging. You see, I have all these ideas in my head but I have trouble connecting them all together to build a big (meaningful) picture. I find it easier to talk about ideas than to write about them. When I do try to write out my ideas out, I tend to write the same concepts over and over in different ways. This process drives me a bit mad and… -
Challenge: Ted Talk Auditions
31 Mar 2012 | 2:45 amHave you heard of TED? I’ve been a fan of TED for years now, and am often surprised to hear that it’s not more widely recognised. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. TED is currently staging a global talent search. They will be accepting 1 minute video entries proposing ‘ideas worth spreading’. I can’t think of a better opportunity to challenge my public speaking goal. Over the past two weeks I’ve been deliberating over what to… -
Content Overload – Social Media Sharing Strategies
28 Mar 2012 | 5:44 amI am drowning in content. At first, I liked having so much to choose from and scroll through. But now I find myself overwhelmed every time I sit down to my computer. I have all these incredible sources of information and insight at my fingertips. I can’t help but feel like they are less valuable when retained for only me to see – these findings must be shared, their impact passed on. In an attempt to get organized, I’d like to take this time to look into all the content aggregators I have bombarded myself with and then work out a way to strategically push different types… -
Co-Founder Speed Dating
18 Mar 2012 | 6:29 amAs my followers will know, I have been throwing myself into the unknown as of late, fumbling to find answers, guidance, advice, inspiration, motivation… ANYTHING I can wrap my head around to further my project from one step to the next. So far, all I have is an idea. And drive. That’s about it. I know this idea won’t come together easily, but I have a vision for change in the world of careers and freelance. I am determined to figure out how to bring this project to life and I can tell you in all honesty that I truly believe I can and will make this happen… somehow.
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Inspirational Video – The Don’t Quit Poem
16 May 2012 | 6:54 amhttp://www.thedontquitpoem.com/homePage.htm Inspirational video based on the famous Don’t Quit Poem. Duration : 0:2:2 Link to this post!Related posts: An Inspirational Video – The Law Of Attraction Never Give up: Inspirational video Maybe, the most inspirational video ever . . . Related posts: An Inspirational Video – The Law Of Attraction Never Give up: Inspirational video Maybe, the most inspirational video ever . . . -
Patrick Henry Hughes – Inspirational Story
14 May 2012 | 10:17 amPatrick Hughes is a young man at Univ. of Louisville who was born blind and crippled and yet now plays the piano beautifully as well as “marches” in the Louisville marching band. This was a piece done during ESPN College Gameday on 12/2/2006. Note: I am not affiliated with the Hughes family. Just someone who Read the full article... Related posts: Powerful Inspirational true story…Don’t give up! -
Never Give up: Inspirational video
7 May 2012 | 12:40 amFight for yourself using every drop of blood from your body. Muster every effort within you and fight: sure you will win. Here’s what to do now 1. Watch the video 2. Please leave us a comment about what you enjoyed (we love hearing from you) 3. If you know someone who would love this, Read the full article... Related posts: An Inspirational Video – The Law Of Attraction Maybe, the most inspirational video ever . . . Powerful Inspirational true story…Don’t give up!
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How To Accomplish Your Goals And Dreams in Life
13 May 2012 | 11:43 amJust like every other person, you most likely have goals and dreams that you want to accomplish, however are you prepared to do what it takes to achieve them? A lot of people have goals and dreams in their lives but one thing or the other always stops them from achieving those things they wish (Read More...) -
How To Better Communicate Better
10 May 2012 | 1:36 pmDifferent people communicate in different ways. But it is important to know how to communicate better. Besides, this is a skill that can be learnt and improved upon. There are many ways of doing this. No matter how diverse we are, each one of us has this fundamental need to be heard and understood. Even (Read More...) -
20 WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MIND
8 May 2012 | 10:07 amThe mind is one of the most complex organs of the body if not the most complex of them all. Imagine, the brain is only 3lb, but it controls the whole body. The mind is capable of coming up with amazing discoveries and inventions. Imagine the joys of driving a car, the phenomenon of the (Read More...) -
What are the Important Health Benefits of Chiropractic Care?
6 May 2012 | 9:17 amDuring the day-to-day activities your body gets exposed to stress, tensions, and various other vulnerable conditions. You don’t realize it immediately, but, gradually your body starts to show uncomfortable symptoms like muscle pain, joint pain, lower back pain, neck stiffness, headache etc. over time. Several factors like aging, sedentary lifestyle, sports injury can spark off (Read More...) -
Should I do Yoga? The Benefits of Yoga as an Exercise
1 May 2012 | 2:45 amThe technique of yoga was invented about five thousand years ago, when mankind did not have the options and privileges to avail advanced exercising facilities. It is so inspiring to think that even thousands of years ago mankind used to be as healthy as we are today; in fact, healthier than us, despite lacking the (Read More...)
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Mission Engage
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I Hope You Get Your Dreams
14 May 2012 | 5:31 amHope you’ve had a nice Mothers Day for all Moms out there! I enjoyed the day with my two lovelies, Scarlett and Savannah, and my Mom! In honor of Mothers Day, I wanted to write a post about daydreaming and using a vision process to get in touch with the dreams God gave you. Have ... -
Fear Has A Name
8 May 2012 | 7:10 amIt’s called different things. Yours could be… Fear of heights Fear of spiders Fear of flying All of these are external. Two of them involve being high up and unable to control what happens to our physical bodies. For instance, what would happen if we fell from a height or if the airplane suddenly lost ... -
How to Step Into Your Marketing Message Using Your Smart, Intuitive Self Knowledge
23 Apr 2012 | 5:11 amYou know your business stands for something… …you’re just not sure how to say what you do. You do a lot of things. You’re a coach. You’re a mom. You’re a service professional. You cook. You clean. You whip your clients into shape, minus the whip. You’re damn good at what you do. How do ... -
Creating Fame Using Social Media With Laura Roeder
11 Apr 2012 | 11:04 pmWhen I started Creating Fame, I didn’t know what to expect. I watched all of Laura’s videos, her webinar, and even checked out her book, Facebook Fame. I love marketing and was spending far too much time studying different ways to do it. My business (and myself) was suffering from my inability to pick a ... -
How Learning from Online Marketers On Both Sides of the Internet Pays Off
9 Apr 2012 | 6:11 amWhen I first started in online marketing, I was taking a physical business and bringing it online. Back in 2006, there weren’t a gazillion choices for email marketing, there was no Facebook, no Twitter, and no Pinterest. I created the website using Dreamweaver and started reaching out to our list with newsletters. It was fun ...
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How To Change Your Life Blog
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Affiliate Marketing Can Net You Some Serious Cash With These Tips
16 May 2012 | 8:15 amIf you plan to be successful in affiliate marketing, you need to get involved with an affiliate network. Affiliate networks are a useful way to connect webmasters and advertisers. A webmaster who values his business reputation will only work a … -
The Best Way To Have A Successful Home Based Business
16 May 2012 | 7:19 amHaving a checking account designated for your business can help you keep track of your business spending. All your business transactions and expenses should be made through your business account. It is the best way to record the money going … -
How To Succeed With Affiliate Marketing Today!
16 May 2012 | 12:14 amTry querying trivia questions in your banner ads that might entice visitors to your site for the answer to an intriguing question. Most people will be intrigued enough to click the banner. You can offer a reward for visitors who … -
Great Ways To Jump Start Your Home Business
15 May 2012 | 11:18 pmOptimize your Web site for search engines to get your business seen. SEO is great for owners of home businesses because it can help them be more visible online. You can get involved with the SEO process by hiring expert … -
Get The Tips That Will Help In Your Home Business
15 May 2012 | 11:18 pmKeep all of your home business contracts in one place, so you can find them easily if you need to discuss a point with a client. Also keep contracts like your phone or internet providers here, in case you need …
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16 May 2012 19:45 : Youth Theatre (14-17 yrs)
10 May 2012 | 12:48 amWe teach all types of performing arts skills including improvisation, comedy, mime, physical theatre, musical theatre and movement with the emphasis firmly on fun and imagination, including script work, practitioners and mask work as they get older. www.spotlites.co.uk We put on full scale productions which tend to be performed in May Half Term. Members can audition if they wish, and then get the opportunity to work with our professional Director, Choreographer and Musical Director and rehearsals are free! The only extra cost may be a show t-shirt, a script and small costume items… -
16 May 2012 17:00 : Kids Spotlites (4-6 yrs)
10 May 2012 | 12:43 amWe teach all types of performing arts skills including improvisation, comedy, mime, physical theatre, musical theatre and movement with the emphasis firmly on fun and imagination, including script work, practitioners and mask work as they get older. www.spotlites.co.uk We put on full scale productions which tend to be performed in May Half Term. Members can audition if they wish, and then get the opportunity to work with our professional Director, Choreographer and Musical Director and rehearsals are free! The only extra cost may be a show t-shirt, a script and small costume items (eg. -
17 May 2012 : Medway Film Makers
12 Dec 2011 | 12:05 amMedway Film Makers (incorporating Medway Camcorder Club). Contact Beryl Hughes tel. 01634 360401. Alternate Thursdays at Davis Estate Community Center, Barberry Avenue, Chatham, 7.30pm. -
17 May 2012 19:00 : Chatham Historical Society
11 Dec 2011 | 11:36 pmChatham Historical Society. Phone Sheila Erwin on 01634 865176. Second Thursday of the month except January and August at the Garrison Church Hall, Brompton, 7pm. -
16 May 2012 19:00 : Beginners line dance
11 Dec 2011 | 11:28 pmBeginners line dance. Contact Linda Eatwell tel. 01634 811895. Weekly on Wednesday at King George Rd, Walderslade, 7-8pm.
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Smart Public Speaking and Presentation Skills- A 3 Part Series:
15 May 2012 | 11:00 pmJohn F. Kennedy's speech in Berlin. I think we all could speak as well as Kennedy with some practice. This article is an introduction to the 3-part series on Smart Public Speaking and Presentation Skills I remember my first speech. It was in 3rd grade. I was 8 years old. And I was running for Class President. I had spent the last week campaigning on the playground: I hung huge posters on every fence on campus, and handed out business cards to my classmates. I ran on a populist platform of procuring and distributing more soccer balls at recess. But I had some stiff competition. I… -
How to Write A Great Blog Post (and anything else)
13 May 2012 | 11:00 amWhen I started blogging, I was essentially clueless when it came to writing a good post. A “great post” was this elusive, magical thing passed on from one generation of bloggers to the next. Would I be good enough to get into this elite circle, and learn the special sauce needed to write a killer post? I remember the exact moment I sat down to write my first post. I was sitting on my back porch on a cold January night, with the outdoor fireplace raging at my side, but my fingers almost too cold to type on my laptop, which was being powered by a 40 foot extension cord. This… -
Not taking no for an answer
11 May 2012 | 1:00 amOne of the great constants of our life, especially for those who seek to accomplish exceptional goals and lead exceptional lives, is no! But should we really take “no!”–other people telling us that we will not succeed–for an answer? I know some people who didn’t, and became enormously successful: I just interviewed one of my close friends for my radio show; he is a successful, burgeoning entrepreneur (my age) who developed a product to use with the iPhone. So far, in less than a year, they have sold about $200,000 of their product, and raised over $1.5MM in… -
Financial Independence
8 May 2012 | 10:00 amWhat does financial independence mean to you? It’s sort of a “buzz word” that bankers and financial planners endeavoring to earn commissions off of your investments throw around. Many people would say, “well duh, it means ‘being able to live without needing to work, and still pay for what you want’”. Oh really? Financial independence is not achieving the one-dimensional goal of going through the normal motions of stashing some cash in a basic way (i.e. only when you have extra cash, or as part of a basic IRA or 401(K) plan). It implies that if… -
The Feedback Loop- Habitually Receiving Quality Feedback from Others
7 May 2012 | 10:30 amIs this you?: “How did I do?” “Can you tell me how I can do better?” “Can we get together later this week to talk about how I can improve?” Or is this you? -Do you usually “forget” or feel too nervous to ask for feedback? -Do you ask for feedback, but only get useless or crappy feedback? (“You did good!”…uh, thanks, but that doesn’t help me much) -Or do you just not know who to ask? We talked about why you should love criticism. Criticism and feedback is the way to improve and get better: it’s simply too hard to…
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Shaad Hamid
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My Day Out at Google
13 May 2012 | 9:32 amEarly this month Pritha, Tamsin and I visited the Google Office in London to get a sneak peak at Google’s second quarter product launches (or updates) – unfortunately due to a nasty non-disclosure-agreement (NDA) with Google, I’m unable to disclose … Continue reading → -
Facebook for Educators
8 May 2012 | 1:28 pmDo you realise how dramatically the world has changed in the last couple of decades? Today’s kids can type at 60 words per minute, are on Twitter, Facebook, and text message. Students now manage networks of 100s of people, publishing … Continue reading → -
Humanizing Technology – a Bing Initiative
8 May 2012 | 12:52 pmAt the end of the day, the purpose of technology is to help us work more efficiently, communicate seamlessly, explore our creativity, collaborate and enhance our relationships as one human race. I posted a while back of how Bing launched the … Continue reading → -
Google Honours 70 Young Women With the Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
2 May 2012 | 1:44 amAnita Borg is a modern role model not only for women, but technologists the world over. She was a strong believer in technology and of how it affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives. Described on … Continue reading → -
Oxford Brookes University Student Profile
27 Apr 2012 | 6:10 amRecently, I was interviewed by Oxford Brookes University Business School as part of their video series of alumnus profiles. My student admission to Brookes was a unique one, in that I enrolled as a ‘credit transfer student’ to the third … Continue reading →
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Secrets to Wealth
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Action Tips from Successful People
28 Apr 2012 | 7:35 pmThe difference between wealthy people and average people is that wealthy people, although they are afraid to do something, do it anyway. They always take action. They simply don’t allow themselves to be swept away by fear. They observe, make … Continue reading → -
Physical Health – Maintaining a healthy body
22 Mar 2012 | 10:50 amWhat good is wealth if you have no health? What good is money if you are constantly sick, unavailable and in bed? At the extreme end of having no health, you would be dead. Your physical health – maintaining a … Continue reading → -
The Definition of Wealth
19 Feb 2012 | 5:34 amMany people think being wealthy is being rich. I discovered that is extremely inaccurate. Being rich is being rich. Rich people have money. Wealthy people have a lot more than money. Their lives are far more satisfying than merely possessing … Continue reading → -
Is it Done Yet?
14 Feb 2012 | 3:55 amPeople often neglect to make progress because they simply do not take action. The simple question of “Is it done yet?” is one of the many Secrets to Wealth and can make a significant improvement to your financial situation. From … Continue reading → -
Wealth is not accidential. It is intentional.
30 Jan 2012 | 6:45 amLet’s be clear. Creating wealth is not accidental. It’s not like winning the lottery. There is very little – if any – luck involved. Creating wealth is intentional. It is the result of doing specific things in a specific way. … Continue reading →
