You’ve heard of Murphy’s Law, which says that whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Well, there’s another law, which says that left to themselves, things have a tendency to go from bad to worse. When something is making you unhappy, for any reason, the situation will tend to get worse rather than better. So avoid the temptation to engage in denial, to pretend that nothing is wrong, to wish and hope and pray that, whatever it is, it will go away and you won’t have to do anything. The fact is that it probably will get worse before it gets better and that ultimately you…
Personal Achievement
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Brian Tracy
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Accessing Your Inner Guidance–Part Two
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Accessing Your Inner Guidance—Part One
2 Feb 2010 | 12:21 pmWe know that the body has a natural bias toward health and energy. It’s designed to last for 100 years with proper care and maintenance. When something goes wrong with any part of our body, we experience it in the form of pain or discomfort of some kind. We know that when our body is not functioning smoothly and painlessly, something is wrong, and we take action to correct it. We go to a doctor; we take pills; we undergo physical therapy, massage or chiropractic. We know that if we ignore pain or discomfort for any period of time, it could lead to something more serious. Every disease… -
HAITI
22 Jan 2010 | 2:52 pmTo our Brian Tracy International Community: We, at Brian Tracy International, are saddened by the devastation in Haiti and are concerned for everyone involved in this terrible occasion. In an effort to contribute to assisting in all ways possible, we wanted to provide a list of several organizations currently working to provide aid and relief. We encourage you to help if you can. (Even $1 goes a long way!) As a special thank you for donating - we’d like to give you a free report titled, “Overcoming Adversity.” After you have donated - click on the link at the bottom of this… -
A Balanced Life–Part 2
19 Jan 2010 | 9:53 amWhat is Your Mission? Remember that to be successful, you must become a monomaniac with a mission. This is true today, and it has always been true in our competitive society. To be successful at your job, you must work fast and efficiently and nonstop all the time you are on the payroll. You must become an expert at time management. You must become so efficient and effective that you get twice as much done as anyone else. In this way, you will advance your career at the fastest rate possible, and you will also be on top of your job most of the time, and it will be unnecessary for you to take… -
A Balanced Life–Part 1
13 Jan 2010 | 12:10 pmAccording to psychologist Sidney Jourard, fully 85 percent of your happiness in life will come from your personal relationships. Your interactions and the time that you spend with the people you care about will be the major source of the pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction that you derive daily. The other 15 percent of your happiness will come from your accomplishments. Unfortunately, many people lose sight of what is truly important, and they allow the tail to wag the dog. They sacrifice their relationships, their major source of happiness, to accomplish more in their careers. But…
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Simplifying Your Life: Why Less Is More
9 Feb 2010 | 1:28 amWe’ve done the binge thing for awhile; now it’s time to do the purge thing. Most of us have a tremendous amount of excess. Too many expenses, too much stuff, too many commitments and responsibilities. Do you dream of calm over chaos? Do you wish you could hit a button and be transformed to the tranquility of another era? You can create an oasis of peace for yourself and your family, but you’re going to have to relearn what it means to simplify as I bust the top three myths about the subject over the next month. Myth #1 – Simplifying means having and doing less. -
How to Stop Waiting for Permission
8 Feb 2010 | 10:03 amWhen you were a child, you often had to wait for permission to do something. Perhaps you needed to be a certain age before you were allowed to use the oven or cross the road by yourself. Maybe you needed to ask mom before you got a snack. Even as a teen, you had to stick to rules: curfew, acceptable music volume, homework… Once you’re eighteen, you’re free to do what you want (within the bounds of legality). So why do we get stuck waiting for permission? You’ll know what I mean, even if you’ve never consciously acknowledged it. Maybe: You’re waiting for someone to say that… -
How To Bust Stress With Mindfulness
4 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pmAre you worrying, hurrying or stressed? Stress comes with a long list of damaging effects of stress like heart disease, high blood pressure, accelerated aging, anxiety, depression, anger, forgetfulness, learning difficulty and sleep disorder. When we are stressed, we try to forget about stress by doing something else such as shopping, eating, watching a movie, listening to music, or even taking mind altering substances. By doing so, we might get a temporary relief from the stress but often end up more stressed. A good news is that scientists discovered very effective way of reducing stress… -
6 Traits that Separate Winners from Whiners
4 Feb 2010 | 9:54 amHave you ever been blind sided by an unexpected event that threatened to throw your dreams, hopes, and life plans off-course? If nothing that grandiose has happened (lucky you!), how about just being surprised by small obstacles that threaten to ruin your day? Big or small, unexpected events will happen. You can not avoid them, you can only control how you respond to them. It is in those critical moments after the unexpected occurs that ultimately determine your long term success. Think about it: anyone can do well when everything is going great. What separates people who succeed (the… -
Should Your Child Be Learning Mandarin?
3 Feb 2010 | 9:33 amReports in the NY Times and elsewhere point to the rise of Chinese language instruction in our schools, against the backdrop of the demise of language learning in general. People justify this rush to Chinese by referring to the growth of the Chinese economy. The US government has declared Chinese a “critical language.” How realistic is this Chinese boom, and will it last? Here is a reality check. 1) Chinese will probably not help your kid get a job. Chinese is being touted as the language of the future, given the growth of the Chinese economy. Some predict that a knowledge of…
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Patric Chan
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Can money buy happiness?
18 Jan 2010 | 2:54 amIt’s an adage question and it doesn’t have a direct answer. I can tell you this – money CAN’T buy happiness but money does influence someone’s happiness, a lot too. I know a lot of people who are not rich and they’re still happy. At the same time, I also know a lot of friends who are rich and are happy too. And here’s the ultimate kicker – I definitely have more friends who are rich and happy than not rich and happy. You don’t *really* need money to be happy but with money in your hand to spend wisely, you can surely attain happiness… -
Free Cash In A Flash
30 Dec 2009 | 11:01 pmTwo of the most respectful multi-millionaires Mark Victor Hansen (co-author of Chicken Soup Of The Soul) and Robert Allen (author of Multiple Streams of Incomes) will teach you how to make ‘cash in a flash’ for free in their latest DVD program. You see, in the past, they conducted the Fast Money In Slow Times Seminar where the attendees paid $5,000 to attend! But now, they want to give you DVD for “Cash In A Flash” of this seminar (16 hours of content!) for free and all you need to do is to take care of the shipping cost: GET THE DVD WITH 16 HOURS OF CONTENT BY ROBERT… -
Maverick Coaching Brings You The Success Principle!
30 Dec 2009 | 7:28 pmWould you like to learn the incredibly simple steps to guarantee every single new project you start becomes a raging success? Click Here To Find Out The Success Principle From Maverick Coaching Over the last 12 months over 16,000 people have used Mack’s incredible coaching to earn over 3 million bucks as members of his coaching club. And now, he’s turning the industry on it’s head again! Once you head over to that page you can watch, listen and read as Mack shows you the steps he takes and how you can plug into them right now. For maximum profit, just follow the steps…
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Stanley F. Bronstein
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100 Most Important Human Traits – 96 through 100
9 Feb 2010 | 12:11 amMeditation for Tuesday – February 9, 2010 100 Most Important Human Traits Numbers 96 Through 100 This comes from a list of the 100 Most Important Human Traits as printed in the Investor’s Business Daily Newspaper a few year’s back. After listing each trait, I’m going to define the key words from each trait. Your task is to meditate upon these traits and to embrace them into your life. 96. Trust of others Trust – Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing. Confidence. Confident expectation or something; hope. Others -… -
100 Most Important Human Traits – 91 through 95
8 Feb 2010 | 12:11 amMeditation for Monday – February 8, 2010 100 Most Important Human Traits Numbers 91 Through 95 This comes from a list of the 100 Most Important Human Traits as printed in the Investor’s Business Daily Newspaper a few year’s back. After listing each trait, I’m going to define the key words from each trait. Your task is to meditate upon these traits and to embrace them into your life. 91. Spontaneity Spontaneity – The state or quality of being able to act from natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned. 92. -
100 Most Important Human Traits – 86 through 90
7 Feb 2010 | 12:11 amMeditation for Sunday – February 7, 2010 100 Most Important Human Traits Numbers 86 Through 90 This comes from a list of the 100 Most Important Human Traits as printed in the Investor’s Business Daily Newspaper a few year’s back. After listing each trait, I’m going to define the key words from each trait. Your task is to meditate upon these traits and to embrace them into your life. 86. Self-sufficiency Self – A personal or thing referred to with respect to complete individuality. A person’s character or nature. Sufficiency – The state of being… -
100 Most Important Human Traits – 81 through 85
6 Feb 2010 | 12:11 amMeditation for Saturday – February 6, 2010 100 Most Important Human Traits Numbers 81 Through 85 This comes from a list of the 100 Most Important Human Traits as printed in the Investor’s Business Daily Newspaper a few year’s back. After listing each trait, I’m going to define the key words from each trait. Your task is to meditate upon these traits and to embrace them into your life. 81. Seeking global connectedness Seeking – To go in search of or quest of. To try to find or discover by searching or questioning. Global – Pertaining to the whole world. … -
100 Most Important Human Traits – 76 through 80
5 Feb 2010 | 12:11 amMeditation for Friday – February 5, 2010 100 Most Important Human Traits Numbers 76 Through 80 This comes from a list of the 100 Most Important Human Traits as printed in the Investor’s Business Daily Newspaper a few year’s back. After listing each trait, I’m going to define the key words from each trait. Your task is to meditate upon these traits and to embrace them into your life. 76. Patience Patience – An ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay. Bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without…
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Darren Hardy, Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine
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Part 11: Building Your SUPPORT Systems
9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 amReview:INTRO, GETTING READY & Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8, 9, 10 So you now have your well-designed goals—fantastic! You also have your plan of action to achieve them—hooray! You even have your achievement-management system set to keep you on track with that plan—bravo! What could possibly get in your way now? Actually, 6,692,030,277 things (the world’s current population), or at least those people whom you circulate with regularly. This reminds me of the title for one of Connie Podesta’s books: Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t for Other People. So true, so true. Your… -
Video Update from Darren Hardy–End of Week 5
5 Feb 2010 | 9:00 amA VIDEO MESSAGE FROM DARREN HARDY: Here’s a summary of week five in our journey towards Designing the Best 10 Years of Your Life where Ianswer your questions and give you a course update. I’ve also selected some of your questions and observations left in the comments sections along with some of my responses. I hope you find it helpful to peruse through the common questions and insights shared by others experiencing the process along with you. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO -
Part 10: Remain F-L-E-X-I-B-L-E
4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 amReview:INTRO, GETTING READY & Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8, 9 Have you ever heard the adage, “I will accomplish this even if it kills me”? Well, in my early years of goal setting and achieving… I came pretty darn close to "crossing over" just to meet the goals I had set for myself! I also missed a lot of other opportunities along the way.I became so focused, so dogmatic about the goals I had set and my specific plans to achieve them that my blinders kept me from 1) seeing easier and faster routes to my destination, and 2) that some of the goals that were important earlier in the… -
Part 9: Your Achievement Management System
2 Feb 2010 | 9:00 amReview:INTRO, GETTING READY & Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8 Wow! We have covered some incredible ground thus far! You have your ambitious and appropriate goals that are based on your strengths and opportunities and have been whole-life balanced. You know who you want to become, who you want to serve and you have the strategic plan of action to achieve all your worthy goals. Now it is time to create an execution system to implement your plan in the real world—your world. Some of the best of intentions and greatest plans have failed because there wasn’t a system of execution to see them… -
Video Update from Darren Hardy–End of Week 4
29 Jan 2010 | 9:00 amA VIDEO MESSAGE FROM DARREN HARDY: Here’s a summary of week four in our journey towards Designing the Best 10 Years of Your Life where Ianswer your questions and give you a course update. I’ve also selected some of your questions and observations left in the comments sections along with some of my responses. I hope you find it helpful to peruse through the common questions and insights shared by others experiencing the process along with you. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE ARCHIVE OF WORKSHEETS TYPE IN PASSWORD: best10
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The Invisible Mentor
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Talent, Born Or Made?
9 Feb 2010 | 2:30 amThis post was inspired by a fascinating story I read in The Skinny On Success: Why Not You? by Jim Randel. The author relates a story in Geoff Covin’s book, Talent is Overrated. In the book, Hungarian psychologist Laszlo Polgar wanted to test if talent was born or made. He ran an ad for a wife, but the twist is that their children would be raised to be champions in a field unrelated to their parents’, that neither had an aptitude for. Schoolteacher Klara responded to the ad and agreed to the terms. Laszlo and Klara decided they would attempt to create chess champions since… -
The Skinny on Time Management: A Book Review
8 Feb 2010 | 2:30 amI received an advanced copy of The Skinny On Time Management: and other life challenges and a regular copy of The Skinny On Success by Jim Randel in the mail to read and review. I had never heard about the Skinny On series until someone contacted me to find out if they could send me copies in the mail. Proper time management is critical for personal and professional success, and most of us are looking for that magic bullet that catapults us to success. Today, I am reviewing The Skinny On Time Management, and on Friday, The Skinny On Success. I have been keeping up with the interviews but… -
Lessons From Beauty And The Beasts
5 Feb 2010 | 2:30 amOver the weekend I read several versions of the fairy tale Beauty And The Beast. I am rewriting the story from the perspective of the beast. What I like about this task is that I have never read the story told from the perspective of the beast, so I have some room to be creative with the story. How might you approach your work from a different perspective and mindset? Having read so many versions of the story can create a dilemma if I allow it. In one version, Beauty’s father the merchant had three sons and three daughters, in most of the versions there were only three daughters. In one… -
Do You Dare To Live As If You Were to Die Tomorrow?
4 Feb 2010 | 2:30 amI was watching mind movies on You Tube and in one of the videos I saw a great quote by Gandhi, which I have included below. If you cannot view the video click here. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” I thought what a great quote and decided to share it with you. When you read that quote what does it mean to you? And how can you live that quote? For me, I have to learn how to live more fully, but I have the second part of the quote covered. Anyone who reads this blog regularly know that I am a great supporter of continuous learning. -
The Invisible Mentor Interviews Ron LeBlanc, Chairman of Madacana, Part Two
3 Feb 2010 | 2:30 amToday we present part two of Ron LeBlanc’s interview. Ron loves the concept of the hero’s journey so it’s no surprise that the one book that profoundly impacted his life is Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With a Thousand Faces. To generate great ideas, he immerses himself in art and hangs out with “great” people. This makes sense because a study by INSEAD business school revealed that networking is one of the five discovery skills for innovation. Tell me a little bit about yourself. I am a 58-year old Canadian and the Chairman of Madacana Holding Inc, a fairly…
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Success Circuit
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Success at Any Age Is Great
8 Feb 2010 | 4:00 amThis is a guest post by Paul Sabaj, a loyal reader of Success Circuit. He has previously written Goals and Success. I love reading the posts in Success Circuit and find the stories fun, inspiring and motivating. I also notice that the theme tends to run to the young at heart. I just wanted to remind people that success can come at any age as long as you’re willing. While I love reading of the person who is under thirty I am also impressed with those like Ben Franklin who did a lot of what he is famous for after the age of forty. Men like Ray Kroc of McDonald’s fame started at fifty two… -
Success Is NOT About Money
7 Feb 2010 | 1:03 pmHow many times do I have to say it?! Success is not about money. Money is just a (albeit nice) bonus of Success. Why do I mention this? Well, Success Circuit is meant to be about helping you to define what success is, see other peoples success and reach your own. People have mentioned to me that I am straying from this subject. Well, that may be the case but I believe that all the posts are somehow linked… so shortly I shall be adding a section to each new post (and maybe the old ones) explaning how it relates to success. However, as I do value everybody’s opinion I will try to… -
Get Your Story Featured In A Book
4 Feb 2010 | 12:52 pmThere are a lot of successful readers of Success Circuit and that is something I have always been proud of (and no, I am not talking about the big named “stars” that sometimes read Success Circuit, I am talking about YOU). However, today was the first time I realised that other people took notice of the other readers here at Success Circuit. I received an email from Scott Gerber a young entrepreneur columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and founder of AskGerber.com which I believe is scheduled for launch during the Spring. The email had some information about AskGerber but what… -
Goals and Success
2 Feb 2010 | 10:34 amThis is a guest post by Paul Sabaj, a loyal reader of Success Circuit. This is his first guest post on Success Circuit so please comment and let him know what you think! Hopefully we will have many more from him in the future. Goal setting has been around for a long time. When you look at some of the great minds they have all had a plan and set some goals with a time line to reach them by. Goals without time lines are just dreams. When you look through out history from the Bible, where it says,” Those without a vision will perish”, to today when Tony Robbins talks of goal setting. There… -
Interpreting Song Lyrics
18 Jan 2010 | 3:27 pmIt is obvious, isn’t it, that all songs are written with meanings… that they are symbolic? Some songs do not hide any of the meanings, some do. But no matter what the song, it MEANS SOMETHING! Meaning is very important to me, why? Because at its essence is always a purpose, understanding or even just a simple question. If you are a parent then you have probably said (I know my parents used to say it all the time!) “Stop asking Why!”, during the early years of life most of us ask questions which are vital to our development… these could include questions about why…
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The Life Changing Project
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It’s All in How You Frame it, isn’t it Faux News?
6 Feb 2010 | 6:39 pmAn interesting pseudo interview by right-wing Scientologist and whack job Greta Van Susteren. Note how Susteren herself refers to the anti-choice lobby as “pro-life” and neglects to correct Sarah when she mistakenly refers to the Pro-Choice movement as “pro-abortion.” I don’t know about you, but I’ve never known anyone who was pro-abortion – even the woman I knew nearly 40 years ago who almost died from an infection following an illegal abortion. I doubt if even George W. Bush’s college sweetheart, who, thanks to her boyfriend’s money and… -
Lifestyle Changes That Will Keep You Alive
24 Jan 2010 | 5:30 pmAmericans spend billions every year on a dizzying array of health schemes. But some of the best approaches to health care are cheap and within your grasp, if only you can find the will to make some lifestyle changes. 1. Experience the benefits of sex Sex has many apparent health benefits. Studies suggest sex can boost your immune system and reduce stress. 2. Keep your teeth clean Diabetes, low birth weight babies and heart disease have all been linked to gum and bone disease in your mouth. Even heart attacks have been linked to bad dental hygiene. 3. Use the sun A little sunshine is good for… -
The Definitive List of the Top 20 Christmas Songs
12 Dec 2009 | 8:11 pmHere, in no particular order, are the definitive top 20 Christmas songs of all time (according to yours truly and her lovely daughter). Enjoy! 1. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Johnny Mathis 2. The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole 3. White Christmas – Bing Crosby 4. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Dean Martin/Martina McBride 5. ‘O Holy Night‘ – Nat King Cole 6. ’Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree‘ – Brenda Lee 7. Merry Christmas Darling – the Carpenters… -
What can a good attitude get you?
3 Dec 2009 | 1:24 pm“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill I was reminded of this quote in the past week when in search of a logo for a new product that I am introducing next month. As a divorced mother of two who receives no child support and has one daughter in college, my funds are limited. I know exactly what kind of text-based logo that I want – I know, too, that if I was still in possession of the Adobe Illustrator software that resides on my old dead mac, I could produce what I want in a manner of minutes. So, I posted an advertisement on craigslist… -
The Secret to a Glowing Complexion at any Age!
27 Nov 2009 | 7:47 amIf there’s one thing that I’m complimented on regularly (if not daily) it’s my beautiful skin. Without meaning to brag, at 52 I am virtually wrinkle free and pore less with a porcelain complexion. I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that staying out of the sun has played a major role in my youthful skin. I’m a natural redhead and cannot tan to save my life. Fortunately I gave up even trying while in my teens. However, I recently watched an about.com video – from a dermatologist no less – on how to wash your skin and found it so filled with…
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Jef Menguin
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What are your fears?
4 Feb 2010 | 5:24 amThe best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. – Anne Frank What are you afraid of? How many of these fears control your life? Achluophobia Fear of darkness. Acousticophobia Fear of noise. Acrophobia Fear of heights. Agoraphobia Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded places. Ailurophobia Fear of cats. Alektorophobia Fear of chickens. -
Leaders must speak with confidence
3 Feb 2010 | 5:05 am“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject, then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience”- Alexander Gregg The ability to speak well does not ensure that you will become a great leader. It is still possible for a leader to inspire his people though he is not a good speaker. But it will be very difficult. Like other leadership and management skills, speaking to groups is a matter of observing a simple set of rules. No one is naturally a brilliant speaker. Even professionals admit to… -
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/
1 Feb 2010 | 5:40 am“Busy does not equal important. Measured doesn’t mean mattered”. Today, Seth Godin writes about modern procrastination. And I agree with his blog today 100 percent. When I conduct Time of My Life workshop, I discuss with the participants the big difference between activities (being busy) and actions (doing what is important). I encourage you to read the whole story. I am writing about Seth Godin tonight because I am now starting to feature websites worth reading. I do not really go to Seth’s website, but I receivea feed every day in my email inbox. The more I read… -
Kabalikat para sa Maunlad na Buhay, Inc.
1 Feb 2010 | 5:14 amThis organization is helping the Filipino woman all over the Philippines to establish small businesses. They do this through education and providing financial aid to mothers who are committed to building a better future for the family. Why are they choosing the mothers (or women) and the fathers? I urge you to visit their website – www.kmbi.org.ph to learn more. The page has a flash intro, but you may skip if you do not like waiting. For KMBI, I conducted two programs: Stress for Success and Teambuilding. I am not yet through with them. I intend to help them further. The members of this… -
Measuring Team Effectiveness
1 Feb 2010 | 4:25 amThis Trainer’s Tool Kit will help you to define important team qualities and provide a tool for measuring team effectiveness. Effective teams are “top driven,” getting their focus from supervisory staff. It is important that directors, managers and supervisors lead by example if they expect a collaborative team effort from the store staff. This information and measuring tool is a good way to facilitate discussion about the staff as a team. Use this tool as an exercise during a supervisory staff meeting to allow store management to gain insight into their strengths and areas…
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What My World's Like
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What My World Sounds Like: Unplugged
9 Feb 2010 | 12:47 amThe evening of March 10, 2002 was a glorious one. Despite this fact, I wouldn’t remember anything that happened that day had it not been for MTV airing Lauryn Hill’s Unplugged No. 2.0 that night. I remember being completely engrossed, and when I watched it the next day, that excitement and wonder was still there. This work was a piece of underrated genius. There was so much raw honesty, truth and intensity. It’s a light in the darkness. Lauryn encourages listeners to free their minds, see beyond the illusions, and heal. It’s hard to listen and not self-reflect: how… -
“I love my body.”
7 Feb 2010 | 11:29 pmIn a country where at least 67% of the population is overweight or obese, body dissatisfaction is extremely common and indeed fuels the $50 billion weight-loss industry. Additionally, since eating disorders and body dissatisfaction are no longer only associated with women, it’s not often we hear, or maybe even say, the phrase “I love my body.” However, that’s exactly what I said as I looked in the mirror today before exercising. The best part about it is that I’m not even where I’d like to be ideally, since I’ve been pretty lazy about working out for… -
A Book of Questions With One Answer
3 Feb 2010 | 8:01 pm“The questions challenge the beliefs, morals and foundation of “your world”…Sakiya proves his innovative talent as a wordsmith and utilizes each word to its creative capacity.” Melody Hoffman, JET Magazine “The contents of this book possess a concept which is as vital to the human mind as water and oxygen are to the human body.” Harry O’Brien, Collingwood Football Club BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ MY LATEST LITERARY EFFORT! All pre-orders will be shipped prior to release date of March 22, 2010, PLUS the first 250 fellow thinkers to order will receive a signed and numbered… -
The break down
2 Feb 2010 | 11:12 pmThere is a common social paradox that often escapes discussion, so let’s bring it up. It’s called self-absorbed and self-unaware. You don’t need to search high and low to locate it; more than likely you know some folks who live in this paradox. Maybe it doesn’t apply to you, but it definitely used to apply to me. Know who you are, how you are, and why you are the way you are. There’s little point in being self-absorbed and unknowlegeable about those things. Be mindful. -
Where’s your gratitude attitude?
1 Feb 2010 | 12:35 amSometimes, gratitude can be a bit tricky. “What am I thankful for?” is a question we’d all like to easily answer with emphatic joy, but on occassion, coming up with a long list in response is a challenge. Life coach and gratitude enthusiast Michele Wahlder presents a fun and easy way to practice gratitude in her book, Alphatudes: The Alphabet of Gratitude. The concept is simple: use the ABCs. Wahlder came up with the technique one night while battling insomnia. The result was an energetic and deepening appreciation for the blessings in her life. “As we choose to…
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25 Great Articles on How to be Empathetic
7 Feb 2010 | 5:05 pmEmpathy enables a person to establish a connection with others and is necessary for mutual interaction and full comprehension of the experience. It is probably one of the most important aspects of being a leader in every situation. Without it, a person is virtually guaranteed to become out of touch with the environment, he or she is in. Without empathy, a leader cannot lead. Without empathy, a person cannot be in any type of mutually beneficial relationship. Without empathy, a person is basically asking to be completely alone in life. Have you ever wished to be more empathetic in order to… -
Sometimes It Comes Down to a Choice
2 Feb 2010 | 7:14 pmLast week I was fortunate enough to be a participant in a two day leadership retreat. I was one of among thirty or so regional leaders chosen for a year long training program where participants will be involved in the development of a community based project. The two day leadership retreat was the first time everyone involved in the year long training program would be getting together. When I found out that I was going to be one of the people chosen to go through the course, I was really happy and looking forward to being part of the group. That was back in November of last year. As the time… -
Think Your Too Old to Learn Something New? Think Again.…
26 Jan 2010 | 6:35 pmThe other day I was talking with a close family friend who I hadn’t seen in a number of years. I asked him how he was doing and what he had been up to since the last time I spoke with him. His name is John and he mentioned to me that he had been doing given the circumstances of being out of work for a period of time. He’s now working once again, but not in the area he was originally working in. I asked him where he was working now and he told me he was working for a small marketing company doing some marketing in addition to some IT (Information Technology) work for them. I was surprised… -
How Good is Encouragement?
26 Dec 2009 | 5:38 pmA while ago I read a story about an elderly man who approached the famous nineteenth-century poet and artist, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The old fellow had some sketches and drawings that he wanted Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed potential talent. After looking over the first few carefully, he knew that they were worthless and showed no sign of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a kind man, and he told the elderly man as gently as possible that the pictures were without much value and showed little talent. He was sorry, but he could not lie to… -
Looking for Something To Do? Why Not Give Reading a Shot!
20 Dec 2009 | 2:16 pmAs I write this post, it’s snowing outside, thanks to the courtesy of winter storm Albert coming up the East coast. My town was fortunate to only get 12 to 16 inches. Some other areas of the state got over 24 inches. Due to my injury this past summer, I’m still recovering and medically forbidden from all strong twisting motions that may cause me to re-injure myself. What does that mean? It means I’m not allowed to shovel my own driveway and sidewalk so I’m letting some of the neighborhood kids earn a few dollars shoveling it for me (and no I don’t own a snowblower). In the meantime,…
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Jullien Gordon
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Route 66: University of Missouri at Columbia
3 Feb 2010 | 2:01 pmThe evening started off with CiCi’s Pizza and then we got into it. The University of Missouri group was intimate. Stella, the young writer from Singapore who I met on the street came by. It was good to see her. Everyone was a character and it showed when they participated in the on-stage games, comments, and activities. We even got the sound crew involved. The team of two thought they were there to take care of the sound, but I kept calling on them because I know that the presentation could benefit them as well. A young women who was changing majors expressed that she got a lot out of… -
Route 66: Oklahoma University
28 Jan 2010 | 12:48 pmOne of the items on the Route 66 is choose something to master and practice every day. I’ve been thinking about what I want to master over the course of the tour. I have 5 months. I chose two things—pool and motivation. I love pool. I had a table when I was at UCLA and I think I can be great at it. In regards to motivation, I am stepping into my new role as a motivation teacher which is different than a motivational speaker. Motivational speakers get you all hyped and rah rah, but then as soon as they leave with their big check and you leave the event, that energy just dies. I’m… -
Route 66: Univeristy of New Mexico
28 Jan 2010 | 11:15 amOn my flight from Boise to Albuquerque, I met a 70-year old couple from Dallas. Their names were Dave and Barabara. I usually take the first window seat I see when boarding and they happened to be in the third row on the right, but the window seat was open. The conversation started with me asking “What mountain is that?” There was a beautiful snow-capped mountain protruding through the clouds. She said she thought it was Mount Reiner (??). She is talkative…admittedly. So the conversation carried on throughout our entire flight. We discussed God, technology, business, the… -
Route 66: UC Davis
28 Jan 2010 | 8:48 amWhile I was in Oakland, I got to see my mom, dad, step mom, god mother, and cousins. It was good to be home. I hadn’t been home in so long that I forgot the house alarm code and it went off. Luckily, my dad answered when I called him and he told me over the phone. I could have got Henry Louis Gates Jred! UC Davis was a full house despite the rain. They had over 120 RSVPs and over 70 students attended. I think my “OVERSOLD” reminder email 4 hours before the event got people to arrive on time. Sean and his team did a great job marketing. Their number one tool was classroom… -
Route 66: UC San Diego
28 Jan 2010 | 8:46 amI caught a bus down from Los Angeles. It was cheaper and faster than flying when you add the travel to the airport, waiting to board, boarding, flying, waiting for luggage, and then the taxi ride from the airport to campus. I left LA at 7:30am and got to campus by 10am. When I arrived at UC San Diego, it was raining cows and hogs. The signs that students use to promote events were flying everywhere because of the strong wind. I spent most of the day working on the NSCS Route 66 Tour Promo video (link here) to the sound of the heavy rain. I just got all of the footage that morning and I wanted…
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Personal Development
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Motivation
13 Jan 2010 | 12:10 amIf you are, or have ever been, in a position of responsibility within an organisation, you may have had to ask yourself the question: how do I motivate people? Sometimes I even come across forum posts asking: how do I motivate myself? If you have ever thought about this type of question, or contemplated the question yourself, you may have concluded that the subject of motivation , and how to go about to motivating people, is a funny old business.In the One-Minute Manager, a classic by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, the authors state that motivation comes from within; and, that, I think,… -
Your Life-Purpose
20 Dec 2009 | 12:17 amThe meaning of life is one of those sought after quests that can never truly be answered. There are just too many opinions and personal definitions for any one meaning to be true for everyone.Also, there are certain topics in life that can simply never be fully described with mere words, such as true love and true self.Some will say that discovering the meaning behind true love and your true self is the meaning of life. What do you think?Discovering Your Life-PurposeWhile you might feel a bit confused, you can start to find meaning in your life by discovering your true purpose. For some, this… -
How To Set Clear Goals
20 Dec 2009 | 12:11 amThe planning phase is the most important stage when it comes to reaching your goals. Planning might come easy or hard for you, but one thing's for sure, without planning the end goal may not even exist at all. While it's important to set up your own system that works for you, there are some simple goal setting strategies you can use to make your planning easier.Consider the following tips for finding clarity in your goals:1. Decide what you want. Whether your goal is lofty or little, decide exactly what it is that you want. If you want money, how much? If you want to lose weight, how many… -
How To Live Without Regret
20 Dec 2009 | 12:08 amIt's hard to keep regret out of your life. No matter where you find yourself today, there's a chance that you'll have certain things you wish you did differently. When you strive to look at your situation with a different perspective, you'll gain a better understanding about life and you'll learn to live without regret.While you won't be able to completely eliminate regret in your life, you can take steps to reduce it. Strive to keep your life organized and live your life your way.Establish Your PrioritiesOne way to begin living without regret is to sort out your priorities. Ask yourself what… -
How To Become More Passionate
20 Dec 2009 | 12:01 amWhen you have passion, you have a life energy that allows you to achieve your dreams. Passion helps you get out of bed in the morning and seize the day! But what can you do when you feel like you've lost your passion?How Passion Benefits YouThere are many benefits to being a more passionate person. With an invigorating passion for life, you can enjoy sustainable energy that motivates and inspires you. You'll also enjoy more leisure time, quality relationships, and people will be drawn to you. You'll also enjoy an enthusiasm for life that can last a lifetime. It all starts with this simple…
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The Master Achiever
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SEO Part II – Building Relationships…
28 Jan 2010 | 5:23 pm(Looking for Part I? Here you go: The Top 3 SEO Tips and Tricks) Links! Links! Links! I say! That is what you hear, and it is correct for the most part – at least it is partially true. But before you go off to every social site on the planet to build back-link love, you might [...]Need the very best in Business Software?Looking for Self Defense, Survival, and other Self Protection Products? -
Get A Life: A Requiem For “Avatar”
13 Jan 2010 | 7:34 amThere have been many times where I have read a good story and wished that I could live in that story. The Narnia series by C.S. Lewis comes to mind, and Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter perhaps – and many others. Nevertheless, while a good story can touch on heart-strings and even the deep spiritual longings [...]Need the very best in Business Software?Looking for Self Defense, Survival, and other Self Protection Products? -
The Top 3 Copywriting Mistakes, and the Top 3 Copywriting Tips
8 Jan 2010 | 9:15 amIf you are going to be highly successful in business or whatever endeavor you decide to put your mind to, chances are you will need to write something, and if it is an advertisement you will need to know how to copywrite. Copywriting is a huge topic for online marketing, SEO, and anything to do with [...]Need the very best in Business Software?Looking for Self Defense, Survival, and other Self Protection Products? -
The Top 3 SEO: Tips and Tricks.
18 Dec 2009 | 10:29 amI realize that the title of my article might strike some as a bit pompous – but the fact is the top three things are what matters in most aspect of life, after that things are a bit more muddled and opinion rules the day. So my top three SEO things to pay attention to are: The [...]Need the very best in Business Software?Looking for Self Defense, Survival, and other Self Protection Products? -
A Story For You…
15 Dec 2009 | 6:03 amI am trying something out on one of my other blogs – www.mckeecopywriting.com Basically I am posting a story, a “Science Fiction Fantasy”, that will have a new chapter every few days or so. The idea is to advertise items that may interest you around the story to see how clicking and purchasing decisions are [...]Need the very best in Business Software?Looking for Self Defense, Survival, and other Self Protection Products?
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Get In The Hot Spot
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Dreaming of Less Work? Read The 4-Hour Workweek
2 Feb 2010 | 6:02 pmIf you'd like to work for yourself, earn a decent income or even create a passive income so you have time to enjoy your new found wealth, then you should definitely read this book. There's a new article online at Get In the Hot Spot. Please check it out to get the full story. For inspiration and information on achieving your dreams take a moment to revisit now: http://getinthehotspot.com/ Thanks for subscribing for email updates and good luck with all your plans! Annabel -
The Real Secret To Success in 4 Words
26 Jan 2010 | 3:16 amStill looking for the secret to success? Here it is. And if this doesn't motivate you to get off your arse and get going, then nothing will. Now go go go. There's a new article online at Get In the Hot Spot. Please check it out to get the full story. For inspiration and information on achieving your dreams take a moment to revisit now: http://getinthehotspot.com/ Thanks for subscribing for email updates and good luck with all your plans! Annabel -
Please Hold, You’ll Be Connected Shortly
19 Jan 2010 | 1:31 amIf you're expecting something, or want something to happen, human nature wants to know when you can expect it. But sometimes something you want to happen occurs when you least expect it. There's a new article online at Get In the Hot Spot. Please check it out to get the full story. For inspiration and information on achieving your dreams take a moment to revisit now: http://getinthehotspot.com/ Thanks for subscribing for email updates and good luck with all your plans! Annabel -
What To Do With Your Life If You Don’t Know What To Do
11 Jan 2010 | 3:13 pmThere's a lot of pressure in life. Too much really. Just working and earning enough money to support yourself and your family is hard, but now we keep hearing that we also need to find our true purpose. Are we being... There's a new article online at Get In the Hot Spot. Please check it out to get the full story. For inspiration and information on achieving your dreams take a moment to revisit now: http://getinthehotspot.com/ Thanks for subscribing for email updates and good luck with all your plans! Annabel -
New Year, New You… Or Not?
7 Jan 2010 | 7:45 pmChange doesn't happen overnight. There's no way you can go to bed one night, be it December 31st or not, and wake up to a new you the next day. Making changes in your life takes repeated effort over a sustained period... There's a new article online at Get In the Hot Spot. Please check it out to get the full story. For inspiration and information on achieving your dreams take a moment to revisit now: http://getinthehotspot.com/ Thanks for subscribing for email updates and good luck with all your plans! Annabel
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Talent Development Resources» Talent Development Resources – the psychology of creativity, personal growth, advanced development
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27 Tips For Navigating College As a Highly Sensitive Person
8 Feb 2010 | 9:07 pmIn her article, 27 Tips For Navigating College As a Highly Sensitive Person, Andrea Runyan discusses how sensitive students can manage the stresses of housing, emotional life, parties, eating, studying, professors and friends. College is a crucial time in life and doing well, both in classes and in general life, can have large ramifications for the rest of one’s life. Yet it can be hard to succeed when overly stressed, distracted, unable to sleep well, or emotionally distraught due to issues related to being a Highly Sensitive Person. Read the full article. ~~ Related: Highly Sensitive… -
Elaine Aron on emotional challenges
8 Feb 2010 | 8:34 pmIn addition to helping fuel creativity and a richer experience of living, being highly sensitive can make us more vulnerable to emotional overwhelm, anxiety, self-criticism and other issues. Healthy self concept and self esteem can be especially challenging. As John Lennon once put it, “Part of me suspects that I’m a loser, and the other part of me thinks I’m God Almighty.” Elaine Aron, PhD writes in her new blog, “Research (and my own experience as a therapist) finds that low self-esteem underlies most depression, anxiety, and failed relationships. Continued on… -
Why worry? Does it help us at all?
5 Feb 2010 | 9:47 pmA college roommate of mine who was perhaps even more anxiety-prone than I was at the time, once made an offhand comment about life not being much good without worry. An outrageous idea, perhaps, but many of us live years habitually worrying – even with no real threat to be concerned about. If it is too intense it may be considered a mood disorder such as clinical anxiety – but for most people, worry is perhaps more a habit or temperament than a mental health issue. So, why do we do it? In her recent Scientific American Mind article Why We Worry, Victoria Stern explains,… -
Claire Danes and Temple Grandin on Autism and thinking differently
5 Feb 2010 | 6:00 pm“My visual thinking gives me the ability to ‘test-run’ in my head a piece of equipment I’ve designed, just like a virtual reality computer system.” Temple Grandin, PhD She is portrayed by Claire Danes in a new HBO movie “Temple Grandin.” From post: HBO’s Autistic Hero, by Jace Lacob : “Playing somebody who is wired in a fundamentally different way is very hard, and there are obvious limitations that will always be in place,” said Danes. “I can’t change the way my brain works… I had to be so hyper-vigilant while… -
New Year’s resolutions and HSPs: change and intuition
4 Feb 2010 | 12:23 pm“Call it avoidance, complacency, indecisiveness, stubborness or noncompliance. Whatever the term or definition, I have often tried to find some way to delay change or run in the opposite direction from it.” The challenge In her post Change and the HSP, from her blog Inside the Mind of a Highly Sensitive Person, Helen Akers takes a look at some of the challenges HSPs encounter when compelled toward change, either by circumstances or by the insistent voice of our own intuition. HSPs and change “Apparently, having difficulty dealing with change is something that the majority of…
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Diary 4 Life
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10 steps to help your learning
8 Feb 2010 | 2:33 pmThe importance of continuing your learning, beyond any formal training, has been highlighted numerous times on this blog. So it comes as no surprise that I feel the need to write about it again; this time I have put together a suggested list of 10 steps to help your learning. This is the first of two posts; watch out for the second one, coming soon. Please feel free to add your own and write about them in the comments at the end of the post. 1. Make a plan Planning is not everybody’s most favourite task, however in order to make your life easier it’s an important element of… -
Integrity
5 Feb 2010 | 9:01 amIntegrity is something, I’m always interested in talking about, writing about or discussing. So it came as no surprise to me when I felt the urge to write a blog about the subject. I’ve heard a number of people speak on the subject; more recently I’ve been asked questions about it from blog readers, what my thoughts were on integrity. So I thought, what better than to write a post on the subject! When you hear the word integrity it will bring to mind your own images, views and interpretation as to what it means, how it fits into your life and the world at large! What… -
Learn something new
2 Feb 2010 | 8:04 amOn this blog, I have written a number of times about how continuing your learning, is an important ingredient in the recipe of your personal development training. I have recently been ‘walking my talk’ and I’ve completed an online blog optimisation course. The course, “31 Day Challenge To Optimize Your Blog With Social Media” (video) was provided courtesy of John Haydon and as the name suggests the course lasted for 31 days. My Social Media skills have always been in need of ‘brushing up’ and being given more focus and direction. This course… -
Things in perspective
30 Jan 2010 | 10:07 amWe are all guilty of procrastinating at some stage in our attempts to achieve our goals. In his book “Eat that frog“, Brian Tracy uses an old metaphor to help people overcome their procrastination. The metaphor says, if the first thing you do in the morning is to eat a live frog, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that it’s probably the worst thing you’ll do all day. Eat That Frog!: Get More of the Important Things Done, Today! You may also be interested in the following posts: Having a winning mentality A strategy for achieving your goals Emotions There… -
A case of mistaken identity
26 Jan 2010 | 9:57 amJust how aware or self aware are you? How clear are you with what you are doing? How clear are you about what’s going on around you? I don’t mean the simple straightforward things that happen on a daily basis; such as now I’m having my breakfast, then I’ll catch the bus to work. They’re the easy things to be aware of. The things I’m referring to are those you may be aware of, or think you are but maybe you do them without realising it because they’ve been imposed by another person. Woa, just a minute, surely that wouldn’t happen, would…
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Think Big Think Money
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Are You Struggling with Money No Matter How Much You Earn? Let’s Conquer Your Money Problems!
4 Feb 2010 | 8:18 pmDo you feel like money is always not enough no matter how much you earn? I know I do. I used to live in a dorm as a college student, and I didn’t feel I had enough money to spend on all the things I loved. And after I started working as a young professional, I still didn’t think I had enough money to spend on all the things I loved! Why? Because I did not understand money. I figured it out slowly as I met more people and read more books. I also began to take control of my own money and how I want to live for the rest of my life. Then one day, I thought to myself, “Why… -
Leadership: Crucial Skills Your Experts Forgot to Mention – Part 3
29 Jan 2010 | 6:38 pm“Don’t be buffaloed by experts and elites.” Colin Powell said it well in his leadership presentation. How many times have you given up doing something altogether because some “experts” told you that it is not going to work, or you should analyze more before taking the plunge? Many, many times. The experts may not tell you to quit in person, but their words and voices sure scared you to death when you were trying to do something remotely interesting. To Listen or Not to Listen, That the Question For example, in the current economic times, many so-called “experts” or… -
Leadership: If You Want to be Great, Piss People Off and Get Criticized – Part 2
26 Jan 2010 | 5:50 pmDo you feel like you have been too nice to people sometimes, but they don’t seem to care? Are you craving for approvals and compliments, yet they never come? If you’re like most people, the answer is yes to both questions. Colin Powell, the Ex-US Secretary of State and retired 4-star general, said this in his leadership presentation, “Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.” A good leader needs to make tough decisions that will inevitably piss some people off, for the good of the entire group. If you want to do something great, you need to be strong and do what is right… -
Leadership: The “Powell” to Wake Up and Win – Part 1
22 Jan 2010 | 8:20 pmWhether you love or hate Colin Powell, you need to check out his presentation on leadership. In this and the upcoming blog posts, I will tear his presentation apart, throw out the junks, and share all the good stuffs with you. Be ready! Powell mentioned this sentence in his presentation: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” According to him, it is the slogan of a person who is either complacent, arrogant, or scared. Why? To me, it all begins with complacency. A person gets too comfortable with everything around him that he will not do anything to improve himself. Next, he thinks,… -
Why Being Lucky Is Not What You Think It Is
17 Jan 2010 | 11:01 amI have a problem. I have a problem with people calling others lucky just because they are successful in one way or another. I have no problem if being lucky is defined as having an opportunity meet hard work. Because that’s my definition of luck. However, in most cases, people would assume that you’re who you are today simply because some random stranger helped you along the way or you won the lottery, essentially a “something for nothing” event. I agree with them to the extent that if you’re successful today, you must have had a lot of opportunities presented to you before this.
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Katarina Nolte
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Turkish Girl Buried Alive For Talking To Boys
7 Feb 2010 | 7:59 pmAnything that happens to a girl or a woman anywhere in the world affects us all, as do the choices of women within the Western World. As long as we keep distracting ourselves with worries about our hair, nails, cellulite, the latest fads, and other stupidities, these kinds of atrocities will continue to occur. -
Seed: Homo Sapiens – The Grip On Reproduction
7 Feb 2010 | 7:47 pmBecause of the importance of territorial expansion and related warrior deaths, reproduction had to be stimulated. This was achieved by demonizing non-reproductive sexual practices, particularly homosexual acts and masturbation. -
Seed: Homo Sapiens – The Feminine Act
3 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pmThe earliest idea of heterosexual monogamy and primitive marriage coincides with the clitoral castration ritual being done in preparation for womanhood. -
Seed: Homo Sapiens – Achilles’ Heel
2 Feb 2010 | 2:30 pmThe reinvention of female sexuality over the millennia was achieved through the spread of new myths told by the gods, about the clitoris being the male soul of a woman, masculinizing her and preventing her from becoming a real woman. -
Seed: Homo Sapiens – The Male Creator
1 Feb 2010 | 8:13 pmJudging by the timing of the maximum average brain volume and height, the amount of time necessary for a drastic change in gene expression to spread, the realization of superiority leading to ...
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Half-a-dozen Monkeys
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10 Reasons Why You Should Get Angry
9 Feb 2010 | 4:17 amWe all like to think we are that icy cool operator. The Roger Moore of the office. But most of us are aren’t. Some of us certainly aren’t. And a few of us are so far away from this that the concept has no meaning. But this isn’t a bad thing ALL the time. There are moments when being angry serves a purpose – ie. it’s net effect is on balance a positive thing: 1. When you are on your own – a bit of a shout and a scream in the safety of your own lonesome is very therapeutic. It may scare the neighbours, but then it is always best to keep them guessing. 2. When… -
When to Do and when to Learn to Do
4 Feb 2010 | 1:05 pmI agree with a lot of what Seth Godin says. He is a rarity in that he consistantly observes, communictates, and then explains the ’so what’. That last bit is a differntiator. But listening to his interview with Merlin Mann today he used an old, tired, jibe – rather than spend 12 hours a day learning how to be productive, you should spend them BEING productive. This is something that Tim Ferriss advocates in 4 Hour Work Week – drastically cut down the amount of non-fiction reading that you do to the absolute bare minimum. I disagree. But then you knew that didn’t… -
A Different Point of View
2 Feb 2010 | 1:05 pmI hate blogs that start posts with “In my last post…”. However, in my almost last post I rambled on about mountaineering in one of the worlds loosest metaphors. Well guess what – another story from the hills, but one I was reflecting on in a negotiation this morning. The mountain in the picture above is the Matterhorn, which as some of you may know, sit above the lovely village on Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Zermatt has been a farming village for hundreds of years, living in the shadow of this tooth on the horizon. In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century,… -
The Power of Silence
28 Jan 2010 | 1:31 pmNo, this isn’t about 80’s Rock ballads (although, there is an idea…). What I want to ramble about today is the insessent background ‘noise’ we have in this information age. And more importantly, I want to ramble about the benefit to creative thinking of hiding from this noise on a regular basis. Maybe I should define a few terms here to start off with: Noise – not exclusively, but certainly not excluding, aural noise. I mean the constant background hum of TV, radio, e-mail, Twitter, snippets of conversations, billboard adverts, etc. Basically, all that will… -
At the Sharp End
27 Jan 2010 | 1:27 amOther than getting nothing done due to reading productivity and personal development blogs, my true passion is mountaineering. “So what?” I hear you shrug. Well, I want to talk about a concept from climbing that has a big application in our everyday life. The traditional set-up for two climbers ascending a mountain is for them to be linked by a rope, with one climber taking the lead and the other following. Usually the lead is alternated as the climb progresses. The greater the difficulty of the terrain, then the greater the emphesis on the skills and strengths of the climber in…
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Jim Randel - Achieving Personal and Professional Success
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It’s the Saints!
8 Feb 2010 | 9:34 amAfter 42 years of futility, after one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, and just a few years after fans wore bags on their heads, the New Orleans Saints are today the best team in football. To me, the story is a metaphor for the principle of never giving up on your dream. Somewhere [...] -
The Tempo of a Sale
1 Feb 2010 | 9:43 amWhereas most people buy at some emotional level (and then justify their purchase with logic), it is the process of persuading a person to buy that I want to discuss today. Ironically, many salespeople (or other persuaders) lose a sale because they let their emotions get in the way of a well-conceived plan. Specifically, I [...] -
Consider the Oblique
25 Jan 2010 | 10:55 amSometimes we can be tone deaf – we just don’t hear ourselves the way others do. Recently I was representing the buyer of a building. The seller could not tell my client and me enough times that he really did not care if the building sold or not. Seller: “I’m happy to hold for ten [...] -
Verbal Doodling
18 Jan 2010 | 8:53 amIn researching my next book, The Skinny on Moving Minds: Mastering the Art of Persuasion, I have read everything I could find on the subjects of persuasion and influence. None of these books or articles touch on a subject that I think is critical: knowing when to stop talking! Almost all of us [...] -
Want to be more persuasive? Preparation is the key.
11 Jan 2010 | 9:08 amI started out my legal career as a litigator. For years I read every book I could find on trial practice and technique. One message kept coming to me loud and clear: to be effective in a courtroom, you need to prepare … and then prepare again. I have carried this message [...]
