Author : Garrett Coan
You will have the greatest success if you read the first newsletter and take some time to observe your own procrastination patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to stop putting things off.Set Specific GoalsThe most effective goals are specific, measurable, and achievable. An example of a good goal is, "I will buy paint on Friday and paint the living room on Saturday." This is better than saying, "I am going to get the house ready to sell."Set PrioritiesWrite down all the things that you need to do, and place them in order of importance. The most important tasks belong at the top of your list and the distractions go at the bottom. Start at the top of your list and work your way down.Organize Your WorkSet up a system for yourself. Prepare a daily schedule and keep it within view during your working time. List the tasks for each day. Check things off as you complete them. When you are working on a project, lay out all of the needed supplies or materials before you begin.Divide and ConquerSometimes a project is overwhelming if you think about all of the work that is involved. Do yourself a favor: Break the activity down into smaller steps and set progress goals for each of the steps. This is especially helpful when you are beginning a writing project, studying for a degree, or building a new set of skills.
For example, if you need to write a report, make an outline before you start writing. If you have to clean your house, make your goal to do the first two rooms by 10:00, two more by noon, and two more by 2:00. Check tasks off your outline as you complete them.Make It a GameTurn the temptation to avoid working into a challenge. Use your imagination. For example, if you need to study the first five chapters of your history book, pretend that you are a substitute teacher and will need to lecture on the material tomorrow. Take notes and organize the information into an outline that you could speak from. Sometimes changing the frame around a situation makes it more interesting and less of a chore.Schedule a Small Amount of TimeTell yourself that you will only spend ten minutes on the task right now, just to get your feet wet. Work on the task for the ten minutes and then choose whether to continue for ten more minutes. Continue doing this until you decide to stop, or when you are finished with the task. If you stop working on the task before it is finished, spend a few more minutes to plan a strategy for the next steps.When you are tempted to substitute a fun but unimportant activity (such as reading a magazine or watching the weather channel) for an important project (such as finishing pages of your report), make the substitute activity your reward for doing the important task. Do the high-priority job first and reward yourself with the fun activity.Ward Off Self-Defeating ThoughtsTelling yourself that you are going to do a poor job or even fail can seriously undermine your ability to function. It is important to realize that your negative statements are not facts. Keep your focus on the present moment and the positive steps you can take toward accomplishing your goals. If these thoughts are based on a need for perfection or low self-esteem (described in the "Managing Perfectionism" newsletter), you may want to work on these issues.Make a CommitmentMake a verbal and written commitment to completing the task or project. Write a contract and sign it. Tell someone about your plans and ask them to follow up with you.One trainer wanted to create a how-to workbook and market it to other training professionals. After weeks of procrastination, she decided to motivate herself by creating a deadline. She wrote an ad for the workbook and placed it in the professional publication that she knew her colleagues would be reading. When her telephone began to ring with orders for the workbook, she suddenly became very focused.Remind YourselfWrite notes to yourself and post them in conspicuous places. Leave them where you will see them—on places like the outside of your briefcase, the bathroom mirror, refrigerator, television, your front door, and the dashboard of your car. The more often you remind yourself of what you plan to accomplish, the more likely it is that you will follow through with action.Reward YourselfReinforcement is a very effective way to motivate yourself. When you complete even the most minor task, be sure to acknowledge what you have done. This is especially important in the beginning when you are struggling with procrastination behaviors. After you have mastered these issues and have regained your peak productivity, don't forget to celebrate the completion of the big projects. You worked hard for it and shouldn't take it for granted.Garrett Coan is a professional therapist,coach and psychotherapist. His two Northern New Jersey office locations are accessible to individuals who reside in Bergen County, Essex County, Passaic County, Rockland County, and Manhattan. Garrett also offers online and telephone coaching and counseling services for those who live at a distance. He can be accessed through http://www.creativecounselors.com or at 201-303-4303.
Keyword : Therapist, Therapy, Psychotherapist, Psychotherapy, Coaching, Coach, Counseling, Counselor
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Measuring Success
Author : Chris Widener
As I have worked with people over the years I have seen an amazing thing. People often get frustrated because they aren't achieving "success." There are lots of possible reasons for this but one reason I have found that sticks out is that many people allow their definition of "Success" to be driven by someone or something else.Instead, we ought to be looking at our own, skills, opportunities, life situations, etc. to determine what it would mean for us to be a success in our own mind rather than someone else's.Thus, the key to "Success" is all in the head - our head! We develop our own thinking about what it will mean to become a success.The frustration comes in when we look at what someone else thinks is a success and try to attain it, only to find it elusive.For one person, being a success may mean to make $100,000 a year. For another it may be $250,000. Another may not be concerned with the yearly income but be more concerned with a net worth.Still another may not be motivated by money and may consider himself a success by how many street kids he gets pointed in the right direction and into a productive life.Now the temptation would be for the person working with street kids to think they aren't a "success" because they don't make much money. The temptation for the person making $100,000 may be to think they aren't a "success" until they make $250,000. And the temptation for the person making $250,000 may very well be to think they aren't a "success" because they aren't helping street kids! And 'round and 'round it goes when we are gauging ourselves by another's measure of success.So my advice is this: Set your own course, and stay on course. Don't measure yourself against any other standard of success. Do what you do best and the rest will take care of itself.Here is the truth. Being a success is doing your best, not being the best.When we get to that point, we will experience a lot more joy and a lot less frustration. That sounds good to me!About The Author:Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of
Made for Success, a company helping individuals and organizations turn
their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and
achieve their dreams.To see Chris "live" at the upcoming Jim Rohn Weekend Event as he speaks on
the subject of Secrets of Influence go to
http://Chris-Widener.InspiresYOU.com/ or call 800-929-0434.
Keyword : success,managing success,priorities,self improvement,goals,achievements,successful people,fulfillmen
As I have worked with people over the years I have seen an amazing thing. People often get frustrated because they aren't achieving "success." There are lots of possible reasons for this but one reason I have found that sticks out is that many people allow their definition of "Success" to be driven by someone or something else.Instead, we ought to be looking at our own, skills, opportunities, life situations, etc. to determine what it would mean for us to be a success in our own mind rather than someone else's.Thus, the key to "Success" is all in the head - our head! We develop our own thinking about what it will mean to become a success.The frustration comes in when we look at what someone else thinks is a success and try to attain it, only to find it elusive.For one person, being a success may mean to make $100,000 a year. For another it may be $250,000. Another may not be concerned with the yearly income but be more concerned with a net worth.Still another may not be motivated by money and may consider himself a success by how many street kids he gets pointed in the right direction and into a productive life.Now the temptation would be for the person working with street kids to think they aren't a "success" because they don't make much money. The temptation for the person making $100,000 may be to think they aren't a "success" until they make $250,000. And the temptation for the person making $250,000 may very well be to think they aren't a "success" because they aren't helping street kids! And 'round and 'round it goes when we are gauging ourselves by another's measure of success.So my advice is this: Set your own course, and stay on course. Don't measure yourself against any other standard of success. Do what you do best and the rest will take care of itself.Here is the truth. Being a success is doing your best, not being the best.When we get to that point, we will experience a lot more joy and a lot less frustration. That sounds good to me!About The Author:Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of
Made for Success, a company helping individuals and organizations turn
their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and
achieve their dreams.To see Chris "live" at the upcoming Jim Rohn Weekend Event as he speaks on
the subject of Secrets of Influence go to
http://Chris-Widener.InspiresYOU.com/ or call 800-929-0434.
Keyword : success,managing success,priorities,self improvement,goals,achievements,successful people,fulfillmen
Signs Along the Road to Achievement
Author : Steve Brunkhorst
One of the first things most of us remember hearing when learning to drive an automobile was "Keep your hands on the wheel." Then there were other precautions like, "Keep your eyes on the road, drive defensively, buckle up for safety, and watch the road signs!"These basic precautions would keep us moving along safely and help us arrive at our intended destinations on time. Remembering these simple golden rules of safe driving can also help with the achievement of other important objectives.1. Keep Your Hands on the WheelWinners spend the majority of their time doing things that bring them closer to their goals. They stay on the intended path because their "hands are on the wheel." They make the most of each minute by staying engaged in actions of high priority. They accept help from others. However, they take ultimate responsibility for guiding themselves to their destination.2. Keep Your Eyes on the RoadWinners hold a clear view of what they want to achieve. By having a plan and keeping the outcome clearly in mind, they are less likely to become sidetracked and lured into actions that waste precious time. They rest occasionally, enjoying the scenery and excitement of the journey. Yet when in motion, they keep their eyes on the path ahead, focusing on the outcome they want to achieve.3. Drive DefensivelyWinners never ignore problems. They are flexible and know that they may have to apply the brakes, speed up, slow down, or take a detour now and then. They know that there will be obstacles at some point, "bumps and pot holes" to cross, and other moving vehicles to consider. They are prepared to act accordingly when unforeseen difficulties appear.4. Buckle up for SafetyEven the safest drivers will occasionally have a fender bender or get side-swiped. However, winners won't let occasional accidents or setbacks deter them from moving ahead. When difficulties appear, they focus on finding creative solutions. They consider setbacks to be learning experiences. They wear a mental "seat belt" by having plans for these circumstances. They also take adequate measures to insure and protect the things they've worked to build. They assure future security for themselves and their loved ones.5. Watch the Road Signs"Load limit, falling rocks, go, stop, yield, curve ahead, caution, speed limit," or similar signs are familiar to almost everyone. Road signs also tell how close we are to our destination, when we need to change lanes, or make a turn. They tell when other vehicles may be merging into our lane. Winners pay attention to similar signs as they work to fulfill projects and goals.Winners are not simply dreamers. They stay in touch with the reality of current circumstances to stay flexible and measure progress. By watching the signs, they can change course at the earliest possible moment if they have made a wrong turn. They use signs along the road to achievement as tools for life-long learning and improvement.Before leaving the driveway, we always know our intended destination and reasons for going there. However, trouble can occur in other areas when trying to move toward a vague notion of "success" without knowing exactly where that is. Defining a clear destination and remembering these familiar driving precautions can help provide a safe and fulfilling journey to exciting new achievements.© Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst. Reprinted form Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration, a popular mini-zine bringing great stories, motivational nuggets, and inspiring thoughts to help you achieve more in your career and personal life. Get the next issue by visiting
One of the first things most of us remember hearing when learning to drive an automobile was "Keep your hands on the wheel." Then there were other precautions like, "Keep your eyes on the road, drive defensively, buckle up for safety, and watch the road signs!"These basic precautions would keep us moving along safely and help us arrive at our intended destinations on time. Remembering these simple golden rules of safe driving can also help with the achievement of other important objectives.1. Keep Your Hands on the WheelWinners spend the majority of their time doing things that bring them closer to their goals. They stay on the intended path because their "hands are on the wheel." They make the most of each minute by staying engaged in actions of high priority. They accept help from others. However, they take ultimate responsibility for guiding themselves to their destination.2. Keep Your Eyes on the RoadWinners hold a clear view of what they want to achieve. By having a plan and keeping the outcome clearly in mind, they are less likely to become sidetracked and lured into actions that waste precious time. They rest occasionally, enjoying the scenery and excitement of the journey. Yet when in motion, they keep their eyes on the path ahead, focusing on the outcome they want to achieve.3. Drive DefensivelyWinners never ignore problems. They are flexible and know that they may have to apply the brakes, speed up, slow down, or take a detour now and then. They know that there will be obstacles at some point, "bumps and pot holes" to cross, and other moving vehicles to consider. They are prepared to act accordingly when unforeseen difficulties appear.4. Buckle up for SafetyEven the safest drivers will occasionally have a fender bender or get side-swiped. However, winners won't let occasional accidents or setbacks deter them from moving ahead. When difficulties appear, they focus on finding creative solutions. They consider setbacks to be learning experiences. They wear a mental "seat belt" by having plans for these circumstances. They also take adequate measures to insure and protect the things they've worked to build. They assure future security for themselves and their loved ones.5. Watch the Road Signs"Load limit, falling rocks, go, stop, yield, curve ahead, caution, speed limit," or similar signs are familiar to almost everyone. Road signs also tell how close we are to our destination, when we need to change lanes, or make a turn. They tell when other vehicles may be merging into our lane. Winners pay attention to similar signs as they work to fulfill projects and goals.Winners are not simply dreamers. They stay in touch with the reality of current circumstances to stay flexible and measure progress. By watching the signs, they can change course at the earliest possible moment if they have made a wrong turn. They use signs along the road to achievement as tools for life-long learning and improvement.Before leaving the driveway, we always know our intended destination and reasons for going there. However, trouble can occur in other areas when trying to move toward a vague notion of "success" without knowing exactly where that is. Defining a clear destination and remembering these familiar driving precautions can help provide a safe and fulfilling journey to exciting new achievements.© Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst. Reprinted form Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration, a popular mini-zine bringing great stories, motivational nuggets, and inspiring thoughts to help you achieve more in your career and personal life. Get the next issue by visiting
Preparing For Your Success
Author : Lorraine Pirihi
When is the best time to prepare for your success in life?What's that you say? " I have to actually have to prepare for it? Doesn't success just happen?"No. It doesn't. If you want to improve your life you have to take the action.An article by Jim Rohn who is a well-known motivational speaker said:"Here's the great challenge of life. You can have more than you've got because you can become more than you are.I have found that income seldom will exceed your own personal development. Once in a while income takes a lucky jump, but unless you grow out to where it is, it will go back to where you are.Somebody once said if you take all the money in the world and divided it among everyone equally, it would soon be back in the same pockets.However, you can have more because you can become more. Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got.In order to have more, you have to become more."Are You Prepared To Take A Risk?Doing things you haven't done before can be risky, however if you don't take any risks you will live a very unfulfilling life.My Friend MikeMike has worked 12 years for a large corporation. Very secure, lots of perks and he received a reasonable income. He had a job for life.The only drawback, after a few years - it was boring. He was miserable. He was wasting his life away. The organisation was big enough that he could transfer to different positions within the company - which he did do so. However, the culture of the company was the same wherever he transferred to. The environment wasn't stimulating and Mike found he was not stretching himself. He was existing and not living. He was too comfortable.Mike was a reader of self-help books and also attended numerous personal development courses, so he knew he could enhance his life dramatically if he would just make a decision and take action.The Company PackageMike finally took the plunge last year and left. He ended up becoming a partner in his friend's restaurant.With no experience in this field he embarked on a huge learning curve.He went from a boring yet very cushy 9.00 - 5.00 p.m. job with a regular income to working 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. seven days a week with barely any income. However, Mike was on fire. He was excited. He was living life (or so he thought). That was 10 months ago.I caught up with him this week and he told me he is selling his share of the partnership. He realised that there was more to running a business of your own than working for someone else. The pressure on him had taken it's toll. He had been getting heart palpitations and couldn't sleep. The stress of it all was too much.The Moral To The StoryMike had leapt out of his comfort zone and took a risk.Although in this instance, he found out it was too big a price to pay, he wouldn't have known whether or not this was going to work out until he tried it. Of course he had done all his due diligence beforehand, however that's still no guarantee that he had made the right decision.What Mike has learned from his experience, is that there is a world of opportunity out there and sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. But you'll never know unless you give it a go.He's still excited about the possibilities for his future and is grateful that he had the guts to take action.The Final WordIf you want to become more or do more with your life this year, what investment are you prepared to make in your own self?What resources, courses, support do you need so that you can be excited about getting out of bed in the morning?Are you healthy enough to jump out of bed in the morning? Are you healthy enough to cope with your life?If you want to change then make sure you take action today!About The AuthorLorraine specialises in working with businesspeople showing them how to dramatically boost their productivity, reduce the stress and the mess in their lives and have more time for enjoying their life.
When is the best time to prepare for your success in life?What's that you say? " I have to actually have to prepare for it? Doesn't success just happen?"No. It doesn't. If you want to improve your life you have to take the action.An article by Jim Rohn who is a well-known motivational speaker said:"Here's the great challenge of life. You can have more than you've got because you can become more than you are.I have found that income seldom will exceed your own personal development. Once in a while income takes a lucky jump, but unless you grow out to where it is, it will go back to where you are.Somebody once said if you take all the money in the world and divided it among everyone equally, it would soon be back in the same pockets.However, you can have more because you can become more. Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got.In order to have more, you have to become more."Are You Prepared To Take A Risk?Doing things you haven't done before can be risky, however if you don't take any risks you will live a very unfulfilling life.My Friend MikeMike has worked 12 years for a large corporation. Very secure, lots of perks and he received a reasonable income. He had a job for life.The only drawback, after a few years - it was boring. He was miserable. He was wasting his life away. The organisation was big enough that he could transfer to different positions within the company - which he did do so. However, the culture of the company was the same wherever he transferred to. The environment wasn't stimulating and Mike found he was not stretching himself. He was existing and not living. He was too comfortable.Mike was a reader of self-help books and also attended numerous personal development courses, so he knew he could enhance his life dramatically if he would just make a decision and take action.The Company PackageMike finally took the plunge last year and left. He ended up becoming a partner in his friend's restaurant.With no experience in this field he embarked on a huge learning curve.He went from a boring yet very cushy 9.00 - 5.00 p.m. job with a regular income to working 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. seven days a week with barely any income. However, Mike was on fire. He was excited. He was living life (or so he thought). That was 10 months ago.I caught up with him this week and he told me he is selling his share of the partnership. He realised that there was more to running a business of your own than working for someone else. The pressure on him had taken it's toll. He had been getting heart palpitations and couldn't sleep. The stress of it all was too much.The Moral To The StoryMike had leapt out of his comfort zone and took a risk.Although in this instance, he found out it was too big a price to pay, he wouldn't have known whether or not this was going to work out until he tried it. Of course he had done all his due diligence beforehand, however that's still no guarantee that he had made the right decision.What Mike has learned from his experience, is that there is a world of opportunity out there and sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. But you'll never know unless you give it a go.He's still excited about the possibilities for his future and is grateful that he had the guts to take action.The Final WordIf you want to become more or do more with your life this year, what investment are you prepared to make in your own self?What resources, courses, support do you need so that you can be excited about getting out of bed in the morning?Are you healthy enough to jump out of bed in the morning? Are you healthy enough to cope with your life?If you want to change then make sure you take action today!About The AuthorLorraine specialises in working with businesspeople showing them how to dramatically boost their productivity, reduce the stress and the mess in their lives and have more time for enjoying their life.
www.office-organiser.com.au, lorraine@office-organiser.com.au
Keyword : success,success tips,self improvement,coaching,success timing
You Are What You Believe
Author : Joe Love
The most important quality you can ever develop is having belief in yourself. The belief that you can, without a shadow of a doubt achieve success in every area of your life. Virtually every person has the capacity to do wonderful things with his or her life. But the greatest single obstacle for most people is self-doubt. Many people wish they could accomplish certain things but lack the belief that they can actually do it.When people under achieve in any part of their life, it is their beliefs more than anything else that hold them back. Self-limiting beleifs act as breaks on our ability to achieve our goals. Many of us have high hopes, dreams, and aspirations, but we let doubts creep in and undermine our talents, abilities, and effectiveness.Each one of us has feelings of inferiority because we feel that we are not good enough. We think that we are not as good as other people, and we feel that we are not good enough to acquire and enjoy the things we want in life. Often we feel that we don't deserve good things. Even if we work hard and have some achievements in our life, we often feel that we are not really entitled to our successes.The Universal Law of Belief says that whatever we believe, with feeling becomes our reality. We don't beleive what we see; instead, we see what we believe. Our beliefs form a screen as to how we see the world, and we never allow any information that is not consistent with our beliefs to pass through it. Even if we have beliefs that are totally inconsistent with reality, we won't let them through because our beliefs have become true for us.The most common and also the most harmful beliefs are the ones that are self-limiting. These are beliefs about yourself. For example, believing that you can't acheive something because you don't have enough money or education. You might believe you can't acheive something because you are the wrong sex, race, age, or it is because of the economy. Most of these beliefs are not true, but they will hold you back nonetheless.The fact is, you deserve every good thing that you are capable of acquiring through the use of your talents. The only real limitation on what you can be and have, is if you lack the desire. If you you set a goal and want to achieve it badly enough, nothing in the world can stop you from achieving it, as long as you're willing to persist long and hard enough.To develop positive beliefs, you have to decide exactly where you want to end up in the future. The clearer you are about the result you want in your future, the easier it will be for you to change your actions and behaviors in the short term. This in turn,will assure that you achieve what you want in the long term.Once you've clearly decided on the type of person you want to be, you will have already taken a major first step in developing new beliefs. In order to incorporate your new beliefs into your every day life, you have to discipline yourself to act exactly in every situation as if you already were that person. When you begin to act like the successful person you want to become, you will actually adopt their values, qualities, and characteristics. And they will then become a permanent part of your personality.If you consistently act like the person you want to become every day and in every situation it will begin a chain reaction. Your attitude will change and become more postive. This will then build stronger and more postive beliefs. And your beliefs will then, exert a positive influence on your values.You have no limitations on your potential except for those that you believe you have. Successful people are not extraordinary or special in any way. They are not different from you or I. But, all successful people do have the unwavering belief that they can accomplish anything that they really want in life. You are a good person. From this day forward, see yourself as the very best you can be, and refuse to accept any limitations on your possibilities. Once you develop that belief in yourself, and you act in accordance with your beliefs, your future will be unlimited.All contents Copyright(c) 2004 by Joe Love and JLM & Associates, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.Joe Love draws on his 25 years of experience helping both individuals and companies build their businesses, increase profits, and achieve total success. A former ad agency executive and marketing consultant, Joe's work in personal development focuses on helping clients identify hidden marketable assets that create windfall opportunities and profits, as well as sound personal happiness and peace.Reach Joe at: joe@jlmandassociates.comRead more articles and newsletters at: http://www.jlmandassociates.com/
Keyword : personal success, self-development, achievement, success, spirituality, destiny, business success
The most important quality you can ever develop is having belief in yourself. The belief that you can, without a shadow of a doubt achieve success in every area of your life. Virtually every person has the capacity to do wonderful things with his or her life. But the greatest single obstacle for most people is self-doubt. Many people wish they could accomplish certain things but lack the belief that they can actually do it.When people under achieve in any part of their life, it is their beliefs more than anything else that hold them back. Self-limiting beleifs act as breaks on our ability to achieve our goals. Many of us have high hopes, dreams, and aspirations, but we let doubts creep in and undermine our talents, abilities, and effectiveness.Each one of us has feelings of inferiority because we feel that we are not good enough. We think that we are not as good as other people, and we feel that we are not good enough to acquire and enjoy the things we want in life. Often we feel that we don't deserve good things. Even if we work hard and have some achievements in our life, we often feel that we are not really entitled to our successes.The Universal Law of Belief says that whatever we believe, with feeling becomes our reality. We don't beleive what we see; instead, we see what we believe. Our beliefs form a screen as to how we see the world, and we never allow any information that is not consistent with our beliefs to pass through it. Even if we have beliefs that are totally inconsistent with reality, we won't let them through because our beliefs have become true for us.The most common and also the most harmful beliefs are the ones that are self-limiting. These are beliefs about yourself. For example, believing that you can't acheive something because you don't have enough money or education. You might believe you can't acheive something because you are the wrong sex, race, age, or it is because of the economy. Most of these beliefs are not true, but they will hold you back nonetheless.The fact is, you deserve every good thing that you are capable of acquiring through the use of your talents. The only real limitation on what you can be and have, is if you lack the desire. If you you set a goal and want to achieve it badly enough, nothing in the world can stop you from achieving it, as long as you're willing to persist long and hard enough.To develop positive beliefs, you have to decide exactly where you want to end up in the future. The clearer you are about the result you want in your future, the easier it will be for you to change your actions and behaviors in the short term. This in turn,will assure that you achieve what you want in the long term.Once you've clearly decided on the type of person you want to be, you will have already taken a major first step in developing new beliefs. In order to incorporate your new beliefs into your every day life, you have to discipline yourself to act exactly in every situation as if you already were that person. When you begin to act like the successful person you want to become, you will actually adopt their values, qualities, and characteristics. And they will then become a permanent part of your personality.If you consistently act like the person you want to become every day and in every situation it will begin a chain reaction. Your attitude will change and become more postive. This will then build stronger and more postive beliefs. And your beliefs will then, exert a positive influence on your values.You have no limitations on your potential except for those that you believe you have. Successful people are not extraordinary or special in any way. They are not different from you or I. But, all successful people do have the unwavering belief that they can accomplish anything that they really want in life. You are a good person. From this day forward, see yourself as the very best you can be, and refuse to accept any limitations on your possibilities. Once you develop that belief in yourself, and you act in accordance with your beliefs, your future will be unlimited.All contents Copyright(c) 2004 by Joe Love and JLM & Associates, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.Joe Love draws on his 25 years of experience helping both individuals and companies build their businesses, increase profits, and achieve total success. A former ad agency executive and marketing consultant, Joe's work in personal development focuses on helping clients identify hidden marketable assets that create windfall opportunities and profits, as well as sound personal happiness and peace.Reach Joe at: joe@jlmandassociates.comRead more articles and newsletters at: http://www.jlmandassociates.com/
Keyword : personal success, self-development, achievement, success, spirituality, destiny, business success
Self-confidence - How To Develop This Important Key to Success
Author : Colin Dunbar
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation" - Arthur AsheSelf-confidence is necessary for successSelf-confidence is necessary not only to achieve success with our goals, but also to live a happier and contented life. When we have self-confidence, we can overcome many of life's obstacles easier. Are there tools available for us to develop our self-confidence?As Arthur Ashe says preparation is an important key to self-confidence. And preparation can be achieved by using the goal setting tool of questions. Asking questions, that is, doing research, can enable you to become proficient is whatever subject or area you want you to.Identify the obstacleBefore you can work on gaining more self-confidence, you need to clearly identify the area that is an obstacle for you not having self-confidence. When you have identified the obstacle, you can use a variety of goal setting tools to solve it. And yes, you should undertake your development of self-confidence as a goal. This way you can make positive progress, and have eventual success.Can I share the following true story with you...Having had over eight years experience in technical writing, but lacking the industry software skills, I turned down positions as result of a lack of self-confidence. It did not take any rocket science for me to realize that I needed to become skilled in the software that was being used in the industry.The industry standards at the time were Microsoft Word and CorelDRAW. If you are familiar with these software packages, you know there are a myriad of features, and in technical writing, many, many of these are used.There was only one way I could master this software...Use a step-by-step approachAdopting a step-by-step approach is a practical tool for reaching your goal of gaining self-confidence.Before starting, you should determine as accurately as possible as to what the steps are. This forms part of your preparation, or research, in many cases. Become familiar with the subject matter.For me, the starting point was finding out what the most used features were in producing technical documentation. Armed with this knowledge, I could begin my step-by-step approach.Using this approach I began with one or two features only, and I would practice these until I could do it almost blindfolded. And from there I would move onto the next feature or two.Self-confidence will comeUsing the one goal setting tool of a step-by-step approach, you will become more knowledgeable, and as a result your level of self-confidence will rise.In using this tool, my self-confidence rose to the level where I lectured freelance at a leading computer training school.For the effective attainment of your goals, no single goal setting tool should be used in isolation.Make it your goal to...Identify the obstacle or obstacles that are preventing you from having self-confidence. Do your research, and begin as soon as possible to use the goal setting tool of a step-by-step approach. You will gain self-confidence.You can continue through life as you are, or you can take charge, and get what you want. Colin Dunbar's eaziGOAL toolbox contains 11 practical goal setting tools to enable you to reach your goal. Free newsletter. Get the details now.
Keyword : self-confidence,success
"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation" - Arthur AsheSelf-confidence is necessary for successSelf-confidence is necessary not only to achieve success with our goals, but also to live a happier and contented life. When we have self-confidence, we can overcome many of life's obstacles easier. Are there tools available for us to develop our self-confidence?As Arthur Ashe says preparation is an important key to self-confidence. And preparation can be achieved by using the goal setting tool of questions. Asking questions, that is, doing research, can enable you to become proficient is whatever subject or area you want you to.Identify the obstacleBefore you can work on gaining more self-confidence, you need to clearly identify the area that is an obstacle for you not having self-confidence. When you have identified the obstacle, you can use a variety of goal setting tools to solve it. And yes, you should undertake your development of self-confidence as a goal. This way you can make positive progress, and have eventual success.Can I share the following true story with you...Having had over eight years experience in technical writing, but lacking the industry software skills, I turned down positions as result of a lack of self-confidence. It did not take any rocket science for me to realize that I needed to become skilled in the software that was being used in the industry.The industry standards at the time were Microsoft Word and CorelDRAW. If you are familiar with these software packages, you know there are a myriad of features, and in technical writing, many, many of these are used.There was only one way I could master this software...Use a step-by-step approachAdopting a step-by-step approach is a practical tool for reaching your goal of gaining self-confidence.Before starting, you should determine as accurately as possible as to what the steps are. This forms part of your preparation, or research, in many cases. Become familiar with the subject matter.For me, the starting point was finding out what the most used features were in producing technical documentation. Armed with this knowledge, I could begin my step-by-step approach.Using this approach I began with one or two features only, and I would practice these until I could do it almost blindfolded. And from there I would move onto the next feature or two.Self-confidence will comeUsing the one goal setting tool of a step-by-step approach, you will become more knowledgeable, and as a result your level of self-confidence will rise.In using this tool, my self-confidence rose to the level where I lectured freelance at a leading computer training school.For the effective attainment of your goals, no single goal setting tool should be used in isolation.Make it your goal to...Identify the obstacle or obstacles that are preventing you from having self-confidence. Do your research, and begin as soon as possible to use the goal setting tool of a step-by-step approach. You will gain self-confidence.You can continue through life as you are, or you can take charge, and get what you want. Colin Dunbar's eaziGOAL toolbox contains 11 practical goal setting tools to enable you to reach your goal. Free newsletter. Get the details now.
Keyword : self-confidence,success
Hooray, You Failed!
Author : Linda Dessau
So you vowed to make some changes - develop healthier habits, say no to unhealthy habits. You put some plans into place. You get going, fueled by momentum and positive feelings; maybe you're starting to see some of the results of your work. Then, after awhile, before you know it, it's over. YOU FAILED - HOORAY!Here are some quotes I've gathered about "failure" - there's lots of wisdom here!You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.Mary Pickford (1893 - 1979)You always pass failure on the way to success.Mickey Rooney (1920 - )As painful as it can be ("Don't touch the stove. It's hot!"), failure is amazingly fast as a teaching aid. In fact life could be described as a failure-rich learning environment.Whitworth, Kimsey-House & SandahlThese authors, of "Co-Active Coaching: New skills for coaching people toward success in work and life", also point out the all-important difference between failing at something (which, let's face it, we do) and being a failure (which, let's face it, we are not!).Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919)Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.Thomas A. Edison (1847 - 1931)Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)A minute's success pays the failure of years.Robert Browning (1812 - 1889)Don't be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid.John Keats (1795 - 1821)Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.Louis E. BooneWould you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't as all. You can be discouraged by failure - or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because, remember that's where you will find success.Thomas J. WatsonIt is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done.Samuel SmilesAnd finally:Don't lose your confidence if you slip, be grateful for a pleasant trip. And pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again.Jerome Kern & Dorothy FieldsYou can go two ways after a failure - "WOE IS ME!" or "WHAT NOW?". As my coaching clients would tell you, questions are where you always find the gold. And, as a bonus, they're also where you always find the answers.If you've had a set-back, slip-up or failure with your self-care plan - congratulations! It means you tried something!! It also means you've gotten some important lessons.(c) Copyright 2005, Genuine Coaching Services.Linda Dessau, the Self-Care Coach, is the author of "The Everyday Self-Care Workbook". To receive one of her free monthly newsletters, subscribe at http://www.genuinecoaching.com/newsletter.html
Keyword : failure, success, mistakes, self-care, slip-up, setback, starting over, fear
So you vowed to make some changes - develop healthier habits, say no to unhealthy habits. You put some plans into place. You get going, fueled by momentum and positive feelings; maybe you're starting to see some of the results of your work. Then, after awhile, before you know it, it's over. YOU FAILED - HOORAY!Here are some quotes I've gathered about "failure" - there's lots of wisdom here!You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.Mary Pickford (1893 - 1979)You always pass failure on the way to success.Mickey Rooney (1920 - )As painful as it can be ("Don't touch the stove. It's hot!"), failure is amazingly fast as a teaching aid. In fact life could be described as a failure-rich learning environment.Whitworth, Kimsey-House & SandahlThese authors, of "Co-Active Coaching: New skills for coaching people toward success in work and life", also point out the all-important difference between failing at something (which, let's face it, we do) and being a failure (which, let's face it, we are not!).Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919)Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.Thomas A. Edison (1847 - 1931)Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)A minute's success pays the failure of years.Robert Browning (1812 - 1889)Don't be discouraged by a failure. It can be a positive experience. Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what is true, and every fresh experience points out some form of error which we shall afterwards carefully avoid.John Keats (1795 - 1821)Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.Louis E. BooneWould you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't as all. You can be discouraged by failure - or you can learn from it. So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because, remember that's where you will find success.Thomas J. WatsonIt is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done.Samuel SmilesAnd finally:Don't lose your confidence if you slip, be grateful for a pleasant trip. And pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again.Jerome Kern & Dorothy FieldsYou can go two ways after a failure - "WOE IS ME!" or "WHAT NOW?". As my coaching clients would tell you, questions are where you always find the gold. And, as a bonus, they're also where you always find the answers.If you've had a set-back, slip-up or failure with your self-care plan - congratulations! It means you tried something!! It also means you've gotten some important lessons.(c) Copyright 2005, Genuine Coaching Services.Linda Dessau, the Self-Care Coach, is the author of "The Everyday Self-Care Workbook". To receive one of her free monthly newsletters, subscribe at http://www.genuinecoaching.com/newsletter.html
Keyword : failure, success, mistakes, self-care, slip-up, setback, starting over, fear
I Would Give Anything To ...
Author : Kathleen Gage
A couple days ago I was listening to a CD by one of the most successful speakers in the industry. He has been around for many years and is considered one of the greats. He is also considered to be somewhat off the beaten path. As much as he is admired and respected by many, he is judged by just as many. The segment I found most intriguing was one about how others often say to him, "I would give anything to be a successful speaker and author just like you."His response is, "No you wouldn't. What you want is the end result, but you're probably not willing to do what it takes to achieve the level of success I have achieved." Arrogant? Maybe. Harsh? Perhaps. Truthful? Most definitely.Anyone who has achieved a relatively high level of success in their industry has probably had the same statement directed to them. "I would give anything to be a successful ________ just like you."Truth be told, achieving a level of success others will want to emulate is something most people are not willing to make the necessary sacrifices for. Sure, they want the end result, but are they willing to step out from the crowd and do what it takes to achieve their dream? Are they willing to go through the inevitable ups and downs?Over the years I've had the opportunity to work with some pretty incredible people. Folks who have achieved more than most could only dream of. Individuals who others will look at and think, "I would be willing to do anything to achieve that level of success."Sadly, that is about as far as many people get with their desire to accomplish what they want out of life. They talk about it, but don't do what is necessary to achieve it. I'm not referring simply to monetary success. I am referring to contribution to community, personal success, physical success, or virtually anything that would signify a complete life.In last month's column I mentioned the book I am co-authoring. Why Be Different? Success Secrets for Selling the Unsellable is a book about how one can set themselves apart from the competition in such a way that they literally become leaders in their industry. Much of the book will be based on interviews conducted with people from a variety of industries such as real estate, healthcare, accounting, hospitality and more. Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean you are the biggest. It means that you are the one others look to when determining standards of success within an industry.As I have been gathering information, what I find interesting is some of the similarities with the people we are featuring in the book. Each person has been through some incredible ups and downs on their road to success. Each has gone through experiences that would make someone else quickly throw in the towel. They didn't let the roadblocks stop them; they just kept moving forward in order to reach their goals.What I find most intriguing is their powerful belief in having a vision of what is possible. All are also very flexible in their approach to life. They knew what they wanted to achieve and if one thing didn't work they tried something else. If that didn't work, they tried yet something else. They kept at it until they achieved their goals. The words "no" and "can't" are almost nonexistent in their vocabulary.Also evident is their generosity to their community and their clients. Rather than putting a price tag on everything, they often make contributions without expecting anything in return. They do it because it makes others feel good and it is simply the right thing to do.With each person, a love of what they are doing is essential. Although they work very hard, they have such an incredible passion for what they are doing that when the tough times hit, they are virtually unstoppable. People who are not incredibly passionate about what they are doing give up when they are presented with roadblocks to their success.Don't just be another person saying, "I'd do anything…" Keep your vision, your passion and jump over your roadblocks.Copyright: © 2004 by Kathleen GagePublishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your web site, or in your print publication provided you include The resource box at the end. Notification would be appreciated but is not required.About The AuthorKathleen Gage is a business advisor, keynote speaker, and trainer that helps others gain dominance and visibility within their market. Call 801.619.1514 or e-Mail kathleen@turningpointpresents.com . Get Gage's FREE 4 day online marketing course by visiting www.kathleengage.com.
Keyword : success,success tips,self improvement,goals
A couple days ago I was listening to a CD by one of the most successful speakers in the industry. He has been around for many years and is considered one of the greats. He is also considered to be somewhat off the beaten path. As much as he is admired and respected by many, he is judged by just as many. The segment I found most intriguing was one about how others often say to him, "I would give anything to be a successful speaker and author just like you."His response is, "No you wouldn't. What you want is the end result, but you're probably not willing to do what it takes to achieve the level of success I have achieved." Arrogant? Maybe. Harsh? Perhaps. Truthful? Most definitely.Anyone who has achieved a relatively high level of success in their industry has probably had the same statement directed to them. "I would give anything to be a successful ________ just like you."Truth be told, achieving a level of success others will want to emulate is something most people are not willing to make the necessary sacrifices for. Sure, they want the end result, but are they willing to step out from the crowd and do what it takes to achieve their dream? Are they willing to go through the inevitable ups and downs?Over the years I've had the opportunity to work with some pretty incredible people. Folks who have achieved more than most could only dream of. Individuals who others will look at and think, "I would be willing to do anything to achieve that level of success."Sadly, that is about as far as many people get with their desire to accomplish what they want out of life. They talk about it, but don't do what is necessary to achieve it. I'm not referring simply to monetary success. I am referring to contribution to community, personal success, physical success, or virtually anything that would signify a complete life.In last month's column I mentioned the book I am co-authoring. Why Be Different? Success Secrets for Selling the Unsellable is a book about how one can set themselves apart from the competition in such a way that they literally become leaders in their industry. Much of the book will be based on interviews conducted with people from a variety of industries such as real estate, healthcare, accounting, hospitality and more. Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean you are the biggest. It means that you are the one others look to when determining standards of success within an industry.As I have been gathering information, what I find interesting is some of the similarities with the people we are featuring in the book. Each person has been through some incredible ups and downs on their road to success. Each has gone through experiences that would make someone else quickly throw in the towel. They didn't let the roadblocks stop them; they just kept moving forward in order to reach their goals.What I find most intriguing is their powerful belief in having a vision of what is possible. All are also very flexible in their approach to life. They knew what they wanted to achieve and if one thing didn't work they tried something else. If that didn't work, they tried yet something else. They kept at it until they achieved their goals. The words "no" and "can't" are almost nonexistent in their vocabulary.Also evident is their generosity to their community and their clients. Rather than putting a price tag on everything, they often make contributions without expecting anything in return. They do it because it makes others feel good and it is simply the right thing to do.With each person, a love of what they are doing is essential. Although they work very hard, they have such an incredible passion for what they are doing that when the tough times hit, they are virtually unstoppable. People who are not incredibly passionate about what they are doing give up when they are presented with roadblocks to their success.Don't just be another person saying, "I'd do anything…" Keep your vision, your passion and jump over your roadblocks.Copyright: © 2004 by Kathleen GagePublishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your web site, or in your print publication provided you include The resource box at the end. Notification would be appreciated but is not required.About The AuthorKathleen Gage is a business advisor, keynote speaker, and trainer that helps others gain dominance and visibility within their market. Call 801.619.1514 or e-Mail kathleen@turningpointpresents.com . Get Gage's FREE 4 day online marketing course by visiting www.kathleengage.com.
Keyword : success,success tips,self improvement,goals
Why Aren't You Seriously Wealthy Already?
Author : Neil Millar
I bet you want to be wealthy, but somehow the money eludes you.Perhaps you overspend, perhaps it's the impulse purchases, perhaps you just don't earn enough per hour. Maybe it's an accumulation of old debts. But have you thought that the solution to your problem might be a whole lot simpler than you imagine.What if I told you that, if you are average, today you lost 58,000?!And what if I told you that you lost the same yesterday... and the day before?And what if I told you that this is the way you've been going ever since you can remember. Let me explain...I'm talking about brain activity here, not money, because it's your brain activity that actually determines your wealth. On average, the human brain has sixty-two thousand thought impulses per day. Of these fifty-eight thousand are negative and four thousand are positive. But do you know the crazy thing about this?Almost all of those negative impulses are the same ones we had yesterday! What we do habitually is compound the same thought processes, or errors, day after day after day.Dumb, eh?So what does this tell us? Well its little wonder that generally life doesn't move forward quickly and that you spend more time 'wanting' to be wealthy than actually 'being' wealthy. This is largely because our brains are creating such deep routed resistance to change by all the negative brain activity every day. It tells us that people who are rich and wealthy - not just rich and wealthy in monetary terms, but in friends, family and career happiness are probably having more positive thoughts than the average person. So what can we do with this information?Well, first you can look at your finances, your friends, career or any area of your life and if things are not at a level you are satisfied with you can look at the thought impulses you are compounding day after day on that subject.Here are two ideas:1. Decide to become rich and wealthy right now. Let's reverse the thought process. When you catch a negative thought or feeling, replace it with at least two positive thoughts. This cuts down the time for your brain to have negative thoughts and makes sure your account ends up at least twice as many pluses as minuses!2. Avoid negative things: negative news, negative people, negative areas... negative work!© 2004 Neil Millar/Unstoppable Life. All rights reserved.About The AuthorNeil MillarGrab Monthly Inspiration, a FR>>EE monthly news*letter from Unstoppable Life. Tips and tricks for living life purposefullyhttp://www.unstoppablelife.comUnstoppable Life works with business people and executives who are stuck or stopped in career or life.Unstoppable Life is a life coaching company.
Keyword : success,coaching,wealth,happiness,inspiration
I bet you want to be wealthy, but somehow the money eludes you.Perhaps you overspend, perhaps it's the impulse purchases, perhaps you just don't earn enough per hour. Maybe it's an accumulation of old debts. But have you thought that the solution to your problem might be a whole lot simpler than you imagine.What if I told you that, if you are average, today you lost 58,000?!And what if I told you that you lost the same yesterday... and the day before?And what if I told you that this is the way you've been going ever since you can remember. Let me explain...I'm talking about brain activity here, not money, because it's your brain activity that actually determines your wealth. On average, the human brain has sixty-two thousand thought impulses per day. Of these fifty-eight thousand are negative and four thousand are positive. But do you know the crazy thing about this?Almost all of those negative impulses are the same ones we had yesterday! What we do habitually is compound the same thought processes, or errors, day after day after day.Dumb, eh?So what does this tell us? Well its little wonder that generally life doesn't move forward quickly and that you spend more time 'wanting' to be wealthy than actually 'being' wealthy. This is largely because our brains are creating such deep routed resistance to change by all the negative brain activity every day. It tells us that people who are rich and wealthy - not just rich and wealthy in monetary terms, but in friends, family and career happiness are probably having more positive thoughts than the average person. So what can we do with this information?Well, first you can look at your finances, your friends, career or any area of your life and if things are not at a level you are satisfied with you can look at the thought impulses you are compounding day after day on that subject.Here are two ideas:1. Decide to become rich and wealthy right now. Let's reverse the thought process. When you catch a negative thought or feeling, replace it with at least two positive thoughts. This cuts down the time for your brain to have negative thoughts and makes sure your account ends up at least twice as many pluses as minuses!2. Avoid negative things: negative news, negative people, negative areas... negative work!© 2004 Neil Millar/Unstoppable Life. All rights reserved.About The AuthorNeil MillarGrab Monthly Inspiration, a FR>>EE monthly news*letter from Unstoppable Life. Tips and tricks for living life purposefullyhttp://www.unstoppablelife.comUnstoppable Life works with business people and executives who are stuck or stopped in career or life.Unstoppable Life is a life coaching company.
Keyword : success,coaching,wealth,happiness,inspiration
The 10 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Haven't Reached a Dream
Author : Carol Dickson-Carr
Following are a series of questions I needed to ask myself and find answers to over the course of my life before finally deciding to go for it. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if any of these looked familiar to you. You'll notice that many of the questions and my proposed solutions are interrelated.1. What am I really afraid of?Addressing this issue right here is worth of an article all by itself! You may have heard somewhere that FEAR really stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. However, some fears are needed and rational. You wouldn't stick your hand in a burning fire place or run into oncoming traffic, for example!But some examples of common fears that don't really serve you are: the fears of success (I'll lose my friends), of failure, of the unknown, of never having the courage to go for it, of losing your social life, and so on.Instead of letting these fears paralyze you, write them down, and then consider confronting them and making new opportunities for yourself. Visualize the fear as the shell of a nut that needs to be cracked. Use your mental nutcracker to break the shell.Pushing through your comfort zone can be frightening sometimes, but if you just push through it and do it, you may surprise yourself. An amazing amount of growth can take place each time you do. Courage is a wonderful thing. It comes from within, but can be brought out faster if you're surrounded by people who can encourage you to move forward.2. How is money or finances holding me back?Financing and money are two of the biggest factors that people claim hold them back from reaching a big dream or goal. This is a fallacy. Resources, especially in the area of people and social capital, do not always come with a financial cost.Tap your creativity. A good start would be to write down your dreams, big and bold, then tell the people you trust about your dreams. At least one person will be able to hook you up with someone who knows someone else who can help you.If financing is really an issue, work gradually. Have a garage sale or auction some of your items on Ebay. At the same time, pay attention to your expenses, and do some trimming on your personal budget.If starting a business is your passion, please check out your local Small Business Development Center. Visit
Following are a series of questions I needed to ask myself and find answers to over the course of my life before finally deciding to go for it. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if any of these looked familiar to you. You'll notice that many of the questions and my proposed solutions are interrelated.1. What am I really afraid of?Addressing this issue right here is worth of an article all by itself! You may have heard somewhere that FEAR really stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. However, some fears are needed and rational. You wouldn't stick your hand in a burning fire place or run into oncoming traffic, for example!But some examples of common fears that don't really serve you are: the fears of success (I'll lose my friends), of failure, of the unknown, of never having the courage to go for it, of losing your social life, and so on.Instead of letting these fears paralyze you, write them down, and then consider confronting them and making new opportunities for yourself. Visualize the fear as the shell of a nut that needs to be cracked. Use your mental nutcracker to break the shell.Pushing through your comfort zone can be frightening sometimes, but if you just push through it and do it, you may surprise yourself. An amazing amount of growth can take place each time you do. Courage is a wonderful thing. It comes from within, but can be brought out faster if you're surrounded by people who can encourage you to move forward.2. How is money or finances holding me back?Financing and money are two of the biggest factors that people claim hold them back from reaching a big dream or goal. This is a fallacy. Resources, especially in the area of people and social capital, do not always come with a financial cost.Tap your creativity. A good start would be to write down your dreams, big and bold, then tell the people you trust about your dreams. At least one person will be able to hook you up with someone who knows someone else who can help you.If financing is really an issue, work gradually. Have a garage sale or auction some of your items on Ebay. At the same time, pay attention to your expenses, and do some trimming on your personal budget.If starting a business is your passion, please check out your local Small Business Development Center. Visit
http://www.sba.gov and find a center near you. They can advise you and also give you sources for small business loans. Also remember that the internet and the library are wonderful resources. The library is free, and the internet is inexpensive. You can't go wrong with those two.3. How are my conversations about "a lack of time" stopping me in my tracks?I understand probably more than most how life can sometimes get in the way and really upset a schedule, but if you think you never have any time, a couple of things could also be at play: You could be procrastinating and letting the distractions interfere, or you may have a very optimistic time frame for your list of goals or "to-do" lists. Big dreams don't happen in a day, but build daily.If you feel you've taken on too much, see if you can delegate some of that responsibility to someone else. Taking baby steps daily will help make the sense of overwhelm subside—that, and a good cup of Tension Tamer Tea! If you'd like to change the relationship you have with time, you might be interested in my free six-day e- course. You can sign up here: .4. But shouldn't I only be in this particular role?You aren't tied to one identity. You encompass many personas as you go through life. It's actually possible to be wife (or husband or partner, etc.), mom or dad, friend, business owner, employee, all at once, if that is what you desire and you learn the balancing act. The point is that there is only one "you". Even identical twins have nuances that are unique from each other. So choose your role, and go for it!5. How do I go about pursuing my dream? Where can I find a good support system?Do a Google or Yahoo search on your passion and see if you can find an email group or bulletin board with people willing to commiserate and brainstorm. You'll be able to find a support system by doing searches on your desired topic.The Encyclopedia of Associations is a goldmine if you're looking for an association related to your passion. With luck, there will be a local chapter you can contact. You can find that at your local library. To find out more about the Encyclopedia of Associations, visit:
http://library.dialog.com/bluesheets/html/bl0114.html.
You can also find it at your local public library.Also, I'm an advocate of reading. A lot. Network, find mentors, have a plan, have someone hold you accountable, avoid distractions, and revisit these ten questions. :) I believe it was Jim Rohn who said, "When your 'why' [you want to do or have something] is clear, then the 'how' becomes clear."6. How is my negative self talk creating emotional blind spots in my ability to "really go for it?"Because of my many varied interests, I had this self- perception of being the "Jill of all Trades but Mistress of None," so the records that played in my mind were, "No way can I be positioned as an expert." In talking with others and writing about all that I knew, I realized how much that self-talk was holding me back.Common statements I've heard from some of my former students were: "I'm not good enough." "I'm too old," "I'm too young," "No one will hire me because I'm too fat," etc. Addressing this involves a different dialogue with yourself and surrounding yourself with positive people who can appreciate your unique gifts. When that negative inner- voice tries to sneak in, try reframing your statements with a more positive spin. For example, "I can't do this!" could be reframed as, "I just need to practice more. Then I'll be able to do this."7. How does my inability to focus create a "choke point" in my process?Analysis paralysis can be so debilitating! Take it from someone who suffered from it for years! It seemed to be compounded by the fact that I had so many interests that were seemingly unrelated to each other, and especially unrelated to the degrees I chose to get in the name of being practical. Journaling, brainstorming on paper first and then with people I trusted did wonders.8. How does my upbringing send me messages that "this will never work?"If people you respect told you it was best to be 100% practical and conventional but your dreams lean toward the opposite, then you are probably wondering if you should bother. Or maybe you were less fortunate, and had people who were perpetually negative. It's hard to thrive in that kind of environment unless you have an amazing amount of inner strength from the get-go. Again, if your center of influence is filled with positive, supportive people rather than negative people, it can make all the difference.9. How is my belief system getting in the way?This ties a lot into the upbringing issue, the negative self-talk, and to some extent, the fear issue above. I heard a speaker recently say, "A belief gets its strength from the evidence (your life experiences) that supports it." What starts as an idea can become a conviction.As an artistically, musically, mathematically inclined eccentric, I got called weird a lot in high school. So one of the beliefs that really stayed with me for years was, "Eccentric people will never fit in." I now embrace my uniqueness regardless of what the majority believes. What are some of the beliefs that you hold that may be getting in your way?10. How do I recover when life keeps throwing me curve balls?Rest! Be kind to—no, SPOIL yourself. If you need to vent, I say go for it, but choose whom you vent to carefully. Not everyone appreciates a good rant. My journal, I've found, is the safest place to do it. Treat these curve balls as learning experiences, then get right back on that horse and try again.I heard something that really inspired me from speaker Jim Stovall. He said (paraphrased), "We live up to the expectations of ourselves or what we allow others to expect of us… That big dream wouldn't have been put inside you if you didn't have the capacity to do it. Change your life by changing your mind."Power-Ed Solutions, Inc. Copyright © 2004 All Rights ReservedAbout The AuthorCarol Dickson-Carr a life strategist and social scientist who has researched the human condition for over 13 years. She is also founder of Power-Ed Solutions, Inc., a Leadership Development Companyhttp://managingpersonalresources.com & http://www.power-edsolutionsinc.com
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Motivation By Desire
Author : John Watson
Many of us have lost sight of what we really desire in life. We probably need to remind ourselves of the importance of rediscovering our desires and regaining the spark which makes life worthwhile.If we fail to do this we will just settle for mediocrity and never make the most of our potential. Of course, illness or death can spoil our dreams but if we have tried our heart out up till then we will have nothing to regret.Steve Prefontaine, the great American 5000 metre runner, is one person who did not settle for less than his best although sadly he died before he could achieve all his dreams.I recently watched the film of his life and found it moving to say the least. Above all, the film showed what focused desire can achieve even when it is interrupted by death.At sixteen, Steve Prefontaine was clear about his dream. He wanted to run and win gold at the Munich Olympics. "No one is going to stop me." Running became his life.Bill Bowerman, head coach at the University of Oregon, wrote him a letter on the front page of a newspaper: "Dear Pre, If you want to come to the University of Oregon there is no doubt in my mind you will be the greatest distance runner in the world." He understood what would appeal to the mind of a winner.Steve went to Oregon at the time of the protests against the war in Vietnam. He appreciated his good fortune: "Man, if it wasn't for running I'd be dodging bullets in 'Nam instead of training for Munich."He visualized his success frequently both on his own and in the company of his girlfriend: "You really know how to sweet talk a girl." Mac Wilkins, the great discus thrower, thought he was a "cocky little mother."But the head coach knew his cocky attitude was worth its weight in gold: "I'd like to bottle it and force feed it to the rest of you guys." The coach knew Steve had the heart of a winner and was motivated by the desire to win.His room mate commented: "Back then everyone had either dope or beer. Pre's drug was winning at everything." Steve's words to the press were sometimes arrogant. The assistant coach told him that, as a result of his words, every athlete in the country would be gunning for him. "Bring them on." Steve replied.He always made time for kids "He saw himself in their little faces." But he wouldn't let a nine year old beat him in a race. "You can't let a losing mentality creep in here (pointing to his brain). All my life people have said to me: 'You're too small, Pre; you're not fast enough, Pre; give up your foolish dream, Steve.' They forgot something: I have to win."His girlfriend commented about him: "He always had a great need; just an endless need; it came from somewhere." Steve had a huge desire or need to win and to be the best. He is the only man to have held every American record between 2000 and 10000 metres. This has never been equaled.At the Munich Olympics in 1972, Israeli athletes were taken hostage and then murdered. The Games continued nevertheless and Steve Prefontaine was given a chance to win gold in the 5000 metres.Things didn't go to plan, however, and he came in fourth. Viren of Finland who won the race was 23. Steve was 21. Steve was distraught. He just banged his head against the wall. "It's my fault. I messed up." The assistant coach said "You ran your heart out. You've got to let it go, Pre."Back home his girlfriend told him that she and the whole town were very proud of him. Steve was not convinced: "Yeah, sure; they'll probably name a street after me. They'll call it 'Fourth Street'."He told his coach, Bill, not to retire but Bill had had enough: "He who runs against time has an adversary not subject to casualties. I'm 62. I'm getting too old for all this. I presided over the worst performance of the US team in Olympic History."Steve replied: "That wasn't your fault. You couldn't run those races for us. We were the ones that blew it. I blew it."
Bill did not agree: "You could have run for the bronze or the silver. You ran to win. I couldn't ask more than that from an athlete."Steve confided his feelings: "Its funny; these days I don't know whether I want to train like hell and kick Viren's ass or stay in bed."Bill Bowerman told him that he was a grown up now. No one would wipe his bottom for him: "If you want to run, you run. If you don't, you walk away from it. No one can coach desire, Pre." We all have to discover our own desire and, as adults, are the only ones who can follow up on our dreams.It took a while but Steve bounced back and found his desire again. But he knew now that he needed to compete with the best to beat them. He fought for better support for American athletes after their college days were over. Eventually, this victory was won.In the mean time he managed to organize a visit to Oregon by a Finnish team. Mac Wilkins was able to beat the world record holder at this meet.At the after meet party, Mac Wilkins expressed his new found respect for Steve: "You know something. All those years to me you were a talented little jerk. I never understood you, but I now I do. I live and breathe the discus, Pre. I hate Christmas and Thanksgiving and Easter and anything that disrupts my routine."Mac had the same burning desire to be the best as Steve. In 1976 he broke the world discus record and also won gold at Montreal. Desire for gold makes athletes hate anything that interrupts their plans to win. It makes them get up early in the morning to train. Steve's desire had returned but sadly he was killed in a car accident the evening after the farewell party for the Finns. He never had his second chance to win gold.Bowerman commented on his life: "He was a rare runner - the kind a coach sees only once in a life time."His first love said sadly: "I realized that I had kind of settled for things when we broke up and he never did that."The assistant coach commented: "Let's be honest. The only reason we're sitting talking about Pre right now is that Pre was a winner People need winners. Pre went to Munich to win and Montreal, by God, he would have.The funeral hearse went round the track at Hayward Field, Oregon. Bill Bowerman gave a funeral speech: "Pre ran every race as though it was his last. This is his last. This is the bell lap for Steve Prefontaine."The attenders at the funeral called out: "Go Pre! Go Pre!" as his hearse came past just as they had done in his running days. He never won gold at the Olympics but he left a golden example behind him. He showed us the mind of a winner whose desire or need to be the best was huge. We can all learn from this.The powerful song "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan ended the film.About the authorJohn Watson is an award winning teacher and martial arts instructor. He has recently written two books about achieving your goals and dreams.They can both be found on his website http://www.motivationtoday.com along with a daily motivational message.The title of the first book is "36 Laws To Ignite Your Inner Power And Realize Your Dreams Now! - Acronyms, Stories, And Pictures...Easy To Remember And Use Everyday To Grab Your Life And Soar With The Eagles"The book can be found at this URL:
Many of us have lost sight of what we really desire in life. We probably need to remind ourselves of the importance of rediscovering our desires and regaining the spark which makes life worthwhile.If we fail to do this we will just settle for mediocrity and never make the most of our potential. Of course, illness or death can spoil our dreams but if we have tried our heart out up till then we will have nothing to regret.Steve Prefontaine, the great American 5000 metre runner, is one person who did not settle for less than his best although sadly he died before he could achieve all his dreams.I recently watched the film of his life and found it moving to say the least. Above all, the film showed what focused desire can achieve even when it is interrupted by death.At sixteen, Steve Prefontaine was clear about his dream. He wanted to run and win gold at the Munich Olympics. "No one is going to stop me." Running became his life.Bill Bowerman, head coach at the University of Oregon, wrote him a letter on the front page of a newspaper: "Dear Pre, If you want to come to the University of Oregon there is no doubt in my mind you will be the greatest distance runner in the world." He understood what would appeal to the mind of a winner.Steve went to Oregon at the time of the protests against the war in Vietnam. He appreciated his good fortune: "Man, if it wasn't for running I'd be dodging bullets in 'Nam instead of training for Munich."He visualized his success frequently both on his own and in the company of his girlfriend: "You really know how to sweet talk a girl." Mac Wilkins, the great discus thrower, thought he was a "cocky little mother."But the head coach knew his cocky attitude was worth its weight in gold: "I'd like to bottle it and force feed it to the rest of you guys." The coach knew Steve had the heart of a winner and was motivated by the desire to win.His room mate commented: "Back then everyone had either dope or beer. Pre's drug was winning at everything." Steve's words to the press were sometimes arrogant. The assistant coach told him that, as a result of his words, every athlete in the country would be gunning for him. "Bring them on." Steve replied.He always made time for kids "He saw himself in their little faces." But he wouldn't let a nine year old beat him in a race. "You can't let a losing mentality creep in here (pointing to his brain). All my life people have said to me: 'You're too small, Pre; you're not fast enough, Pre; give up your foolish dream, Steve.' They forgot something: I have to win."His girlfriend commented about him: "He always had a great need; just an endless need; it came from somewhere." Steve had a huge desire or need to win and to be the best. He is the only man to have held every American record between 2000 and 10000 metres. This has never been equaled.At the Munich Olympics in 1972, Israeli athletes were taken hostage and then murdered. The Games continued nevertheless and Steve Prefontaine was given a chance to win gold in the 5000 metres.Things didn't go to plan, however, and he came in fourth. Viren of Finland who won the race was 23. Steve was 21. Steve was distraught. He just banged his head against the wall. "It's my fault. I messed up." The assistant coach said "You ran your heart out. You've got to let it go, Pre."Back home his girlfriend told him that she and the whole town were very proud of him. Steve was not convinced: "Yeah, sure; they'll probably name a street after me. They'll call it 'Fourth Street'."He told his coach, Bill, not to retire but Bill had had enough: "He who runs against time has an adversary not subject to casualties. I'm 62. I'm getting too old for all this. I presided over the worst performance of the US team in Olympic History."Steve replied: "That wasn't your fault. You couldn't run those races for us. We were the ones that blew it. I blew it."
Bill did not agree: "You could have run for the bronze or the silver. You ran to win. I couldn't ask more than that from an athlete."Steve confided his feelings: "Its funny; these days I don't know whether I want to train like hell and kick Viren's ass or stay in bed."Bill Bowerman told him that he was a grown up now. No one would wipe his bottom for him: "If you want to run, you run. If you don't, you walk away from it. No one can coach desire, Pre." We all have to discover our own desire and, as adults, are the only ones who can follow up on our dreams.It took a while but Steve bounced back and found his desire again. But he knew now that he needed to compete with the best to beat them. He fought for better support for American athletes after their college days were over. Eventually, this victory was won.In the mean time he managed to organize a visit to Oregon by a Finnish team. Mac Wilkins was able to beat the world record holder at this meet.At the after meet party, Mac Wilkins expressed his new found respect for Steve: "You know something. All those years to me you were a talented little jerk. I never understood you, but I now I do. I live and breathe the discus, Pre. I hate Christmas and Thanksgiving and Easter and anything that disrupts my routine."Mac had the same burning desire to be the best as Steve. In 1976 he broke the world discus record and also won gold at Montreal. Desire for gold makes athletes hate anything that interrupts their plans to win. It makes them get up early in the morning to train. Steve's desire had returned but sadly he was killed in a car accident the evening after the farewell party for the Finns. He never had his second chance to win gold.Bowerman commented on his life: "He was a rare runner - the kind a coach sees only once in a life time."His first love said sadly: "I realized that I had kind of settled for things when we broke up and he never did that."The assistant coach commented: "Let's be honest. The only reason we're sitting talking about Pre right now is that Pre was a winner People need winners. Pre went to Munich to win and Montreal, by God, he would have.The funeral hearse went round the track at Hayward Field, Oregon. Bill Bowerman gave a funeral speech: "Pre ran every race as though it was his last. This is his last. This is the bell lap for Steve Prefontaine."The attenders at the funeral called out: "Go Pre! Go Pre!" as his hearse came past just as they had done in his running days. He never won gold at the Olympics but he left a golden example behind him. He showed us the mind of a winner whose desire or need to be the best was huge. We can all learn from this.The powerful song "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan ended the film.About the authorJohn Watson is an award winning teacher and martial arts instructor. He has recently written two books about achieving your goals and dreams.They can both be found on his website http://www.motivationtoday.com along with a daily motivational message.The title of the first book is "36 Laws To Ignite Your Inner Power And Realize Your Dreams Now! - Acronyms, Stories, And Pictures...Easy To Remember And Use Everyday To Grab Your Life And Soar With The Eagles"The book can be found at this URL:
http://www.motivationtoday.com/36_laws.phpThe book uses acronyms, stories and pictures to help readers remember 36 laws that can gradually transform your life if you apply them.You are welcome to publish the article above in your ezine or on your website so long as you do not alter it and keep in the words about the author and the 36 Laws.
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How to Develop a Millionaire's Mind
Author : Dave Origano
You have a choice today…You can remain in the same position you are today, or you can learn and apply the secrets to SUCCESS.Ever dream of being able to purchase the house or car of your dreams, without thinking twice?Here's your chance to learn and apply the secret to SUCCESS! ( All That it Requires is YOUR Action! )This secret is simple yet so powerful that it is overlooked by most people.Say YES to learning and applying this secret, and tomorrow you'll start to generate the type of income you've always dreamed of!Without further ado, the secret is simply this.In order to become an Internet success, you first must develop a "Millionaire's Mind".Simple isn't it?Below You Will Discover The Secret To Developing a *Millionaire's Mind*:You just woke up from a good night's sleep, it's 10 A.M. and you feel totally refreshed. You go over to your computer and boot up.Reviewing your email, you see that you just recruited 25 new members, or made 25 sales for your product.You see an email confirming your trip to Hawaii.......... you're headed to a 5 star resort with waterfalls nestled at your window, lush gardens give off the heavenly aroma of lilacs throughout your suite, and it is just a few steps away from the beach.You smile and now go over to your own balcony overlooking your private lush green backyard. You begin to reflect, looking around you.It's like a dream. Your home is in the upscale neighborhood just where you desire. Your Mercedes Benz is parked in your garage. Your children are receiving the best education available. Your desire to be wealthy has become a reality!No stressful job, no time clock to punch, no more money worries.You take a deep breath, a big sigh of relief; you smile and say, "Yes! Life is good."A millionaire mind is first developed by first deciding what it is you want most in this life.What is it that you want to do with your new income?It is this answer that will help you develop the desire for success.This is YOUR chance to live like you've always dreamed, picture your bank account, full to the brim, and see yourself spending the money however you desire.Now, go back and answer that all important question…What is it that you REALLY want to do with your new income?
A millionaire mind knows that in order to win:"I must refuse to lose."The ability to succeed in ANYTHING starts within your own mind!Developing the right attitude and the right desire for achieving success in any field or endeavor starts from within.Every successful person, whether he is a sports figure, doctor, lawyer, businessman, or any professional, achieved the highest level of accomplishment by creating within themselves a strong work ethic.This work ethic is comprised of four key characteristics that are essential to achieve success, no matter what you are seeking to accomplish. They are:· The Right Attitude
· A Strong Desire
· Self-Discipline
· PersistenceRight Attitude"I refuse to lose" is an attitude, a desire or a feeling deep within your gut that empowers you. It tells you that you deserve to have that which you are working toward and you will not let anyone or anything stand in the way of your success.It propels you to be self-motivated and self-directed and, by applying good moral principles, it is there to help you meet your goal.
Your Desire To Win!If you don't nurture the right attitude, external forces will enter into the picture and draw you away from your goal. The only thing that can counter this effect is the strength of your conviction - belief in yourself coupled with A BURNING DESIRE!A lack of desire, without a doubt, is the biggest reason for failure.The level of success in your quest to achieve financial independence Is directly related to THE LEVEL OF STRENGTH WITHIN YOUR DESIRE TO WIN!
Self-DisciplineIt is necessary to develop and apply your newly acquired knowledge, while staying focused on a particular task until it is completed.Self-discipline is defined by the following:1. Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior; especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.2. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-control.
PersistenceThe willingness to try...and try and try and....try until the goal has been accomplished--call it persistence or tenacity but it all boils down to the desire deep within you to know you DESERVE to win.It is the ability to stay focused, to make it happen in spite of the negative opinion of others, the failures, and setbacks that will occur.Persistence is to correct your mistakes and continuously take action to accomplish your goal.Two very powerful words in the arsenal of a millionaire's mind are *leverage and persistence*Some form of leverage is implemented in every successful strategy, no matter what the product may be -- real estate, stock, products, services, etc.Visualizing your successful future (realistically) can put you in the picture. Close your eyes and actually see yourself with your goal accomplished. Your visualization is only as good as the goals that have truly and genuinely caught your heart.Always keep in mind that no one generally accomplishes seemingly insurmountable goals the first time. It takes time and dedication to win.Each attempt is an education and a learning experience. With that learning experience, you'll obtain more success.In order to accomplish your long term goals, you must create short term realistic goals. More specifically, set and accomplish daily goals, where you create a To Do List, and rank everything on that to do list from most important, to least important. And accomplish everything you set out to do that day.It is important for you to accomplish your daily goals, because hours turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and months turn into years.What does that mean?It means that when you decide to begin a positive routine, and you accomplish your daily goals. Before you know it, your long term goal will be accomplished.To develop a positive mental attitude, I'd like for you to memorize, and live by the following poem:If you think you're beaten, you are,
if you think you dare not, you don't.
If you like to win, but you think you can't,
it is almost certain you won't.""If you think you'll lose, you're lost,
for out in the world we find,
success begins with a fellows will-
it's all in the state of mind.If you think you're outclassed, you are,
you've got to think high to rise,
you've got to be sure of yourself before
you can ever win a prize.Life's battles don't always go
to the stronger or faster person,
but sooner or later the person who wins
is the person WHO THINKS THEY CAN!
--Napolean HillWhat's the moral of this poem?Success begins in YOUR mind!You must believe in yourself, before others will believe in you.Don't wait until tomorrow to begin to have a positive mental attitude, because tomorrow never comes, when tomorrow gets here it becomes today. Re-Read that last statement.Don't wait until tomorrow to begin to have a positive mental attitude, because tomorrow never comes, when tomorrow gets here, *it becomes today again*Now that you know the secret to having a successful mind, let's talk about how you can make money with your online business.Dave Origano is a 24 year old entrepeneur that succeeded in the online world in merely 3 years. With the right mindsetting he growed his wealth with millions. Want to own the techniques that he used to create these millions of dollars:
http://www.TheMillionairLife.com
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You have a choice today…You can remain in the same position you are today, or you can learn and apply the secrets to SUCCESS.Ever dream of being able to purchase the house or car of your dreams, without thinking twice?Here's your chance to learn and apply the secret to SUCCESS! ( All That it Requires is YOUR Action! )This secret is simple yet so powerful that it is overlooked by most people.Say YES to learning and applying this secret, and tomorrow you'll start to generate the type of income you've always dreamed of!Without further ado, the secret is simply this.In order to become an Internet success, you first must develop a "Millionaire's Mind".Simple isn't it?Below You Will Discover The Secret To Developing a *Millionaire's Mind*:You just woke up from a good night's sleep, it's 10 A.M. and you feel totally refreshed. You go over to your computer and boot up.Reviewing your email, you see that you just recruited 25 new members, or made 25 sales for your product.You see an email confirming your trip to Hawaii.......... you're headed to a 5 star resort with waterfalls nestled at your window, lush gardens give off the heavenly aroma of lilacs throughout your suite, and it is just a few steps away from the beach.You smile and now go over to your own balcony overlooking your private lush green backyard. You begin to reflect, looking around you.It's like a dream. Your home is in the upscale neighborhood just where you desire. Your Mercedes Benz is parked in your garage. Your children are receiving the best education available. Your desire to be wealthy has become a reality!No stressful job, no time clock to punch, no more money worries.You take a deep breath, a big sigh of relief; you smile and say, "Yes! Life is good."A millionaire mind is first developed by first deciding what it is you want most in this life.What is it that you want to do with your new income?It is this answer that will help you develop the desire for success.This is YOUR chance to live like you've always dreamed, picture your bank account, full to the brim, and see yourself spending the money however you desire.Now, go back and answer that all important question…What is it that you REALLY want to do with your new income?
A millionaire mind knows that in order to win:"I must refuse to lose."The ability to succeed in ANYTHING starts within your own mind!Developing the right attitude and the right desire for achieving success in any field or endeavor starts from within.Every successful person, whether he is a sports figure, doctor, lawyer, businessman, or any professional, achieved the highest level of accomplishment by creating within themselves a strong work ethic.This work ethic is comprised of four key characteristics that are essential to achieve success, no matter what you are seeking to accomplish. They are:· The Right Attitude
· A Strong Desire
· Self-Discipline
· PersistenceRight Attitude"I refuse to lose" is an attitude, a desire or a feeling deep within your gut that empowers you. It tells you that you deserve to have that which you are working toward and you will not let anyone or anything stand in the way of your success.It propels you to be self-motivated and self-directed and, by applying good moral principles, it is there to help you meet your goal.
Your Desire To Win!If you don't nurture the right attitude, external forces will enter into the picture and draw you away from your goal. The only thing that can counter this effect is the strength of your conviction - belief in yourself coupled with A BURNING DESIRE!A lack of desire, without a doubt, is the biggest reason for failure.The level of success in your quest to achieve financial independence Is directly related to THE LEVEL OF STRENGTH WITHIN YOUR DESIRE TO WIN!
Self-DisciplineIt is necessary to develop and apply your newly acquired knowledge, while staying focused on a particular task until it is completed.Self-discipline is defined by the following:1. Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior; especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.2. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-control.
PersistenceThe willingness to try...and try and try and....try until the goal has been accomplished--call it persistence or tenacity but it all boils down to the desire deep within you to know you DESERVE to win.It is the ability to stay focused, to make it happen in spite of the negative opinion of others, the failures, and setbacks that will occur.Persistence is to correct your mistakes and continuously take action to accomplish your goal.Two very powerful words in the arsenal of a millionaire's mind are *leverage and persistence*Some form of leverage is implemented in every successful strategy, no matter what the product may be -- real estate, stock, products, services, etc.Visualizing your successful future (realistically) can put you in the picture. Close your eyes and actually see yourself with your goal accomplished. Your visualization is only as good as the goals that have truly and genuinely caught your heart.Always keep in mind that no one generally accomplishes seemingly insurmountable goals the first time. It takes time and dedication to win.Each attempt is an education and a learning experience. With that learning experience, you'll obtain more success.In order to accomplish your long term goals, you must create short term realistic goals. More specifically, set and accomplish daily goals, where you create a To Do List, and rank everything on that to do list from most important, to least important. And accomplish everything you set out to do that day.It is important for you to accomplish your daily goals, because hours turn into days, days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and months turn into years.What does that mean?It means that when you decide to begin a positive routine, and you accomplish your daily goals. Before you know it, your long term goal will be accomplished.To develop a positive mental attitude, I'd like for you to memorize, and live by the following poem:If you think you're beaten, you are,
if you think you dare not, you don't.
If you like to win, but you think you can't,
it is almost certain you won't.""If you think you'll lose, you're lost,
for out in the world we find,
success begins with a fellows will-
it's all in the state of mind.If you think you're outclassed, you are,
you've got to think high to rise,
you've got to be sure of yourself before
you can ever win a prize.Life's battles don't always go
to the stronger or faster person,
but sooner or later the person who wins
is the person WHO THINKS THEY CAN!
--Napolean HillWhat's the moral of this poem?Success begins in YOUR mind!You must believe in yourself, before others will believe in you.Don't wait until tomorrow to begin to have a positive mental attitude, because tomorrow never comes, when tomorrow gets here it becomes today. Re-Read that last statement.Don't wait until tomorrow to begin to have a positive mental attitude, because tomorrow never comes, when tomorrow gets here, *it becomes today again*Now that you know the secret to having a successful mind, let's talk about how you can make money with your online business.Dave Origano is a 24 year old entrepeneur that succeeded in the online world in merely 3 years. With the right mindsetting he growed his wealth with millions. Want to own the techniques that he used to create these millions of dollars:
http://www.TheMillionairLife.com
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How to Make Success a Habit
Author : Tamara Baruhovich
Want to make success a habit in your life? If you've got determination, it may be simpler than what you think. All you need is a slight change in your thinking pattern. Changing your thoughts will change your beliefs, your expectations, your attitude, and consequently, your behavior. A change in behavior will eventually lead you to a change in performance. And when you perform at your peak, you succeed. It doesn't matter where you are in life, or what you do for a living, if you just modify the way you look at things, the way you think about things, you can achieve success.The following steps can help you develop the habit of success:1. Develop Real Desire.What is really important for you? What do you really want in life? Truly, if you had everything you ever wanted right now, how would that picture look? For some, it may be a brand new home, for others a brand new Porsche. Maybe you want more time with your family, work from home full time or a fancy vacation every few months. Whatever it is, you need to develop true desire for the things you want. This desire has to come not only from your mind, but from your heart, and it should be your driving force. Like a compass on a ship, your desire will guide you through rough waters until you get to your destination.2. Get Rid of Ambivalence and Be Realistic.Ambivalence about what you want will undermine your success. Make up your mind, and be realistic about your desires. You may want to become the best olympic diver, and that is fine if you're 16 and have been diving since you were 2, but… how realistic is that if you are over 30 and have never taken a class in diving? Plan realistically when you think about your desire. 3. Use Your Desire to Get Motivated. Successful people use what they desire as motivation. If you want a brand new home, get a picture of the house you'd like to own. Frame it and hang it over your desk and look at it every time things get though. It will help you see things from a different perspective, and will keep you motivated to move on.4. Spell Out Your Specific Goals.Decide how you're going to get the specific things that you want. This should help you determine what you need to do to get closer to the fulfillment of your desire. Let's say that for you to achieve the home of your dreams, you need to save $25K for a downpayment. If you are like me, you won't get to save that by working for somebody else. So how can you achieve that? By working on an independent venture, either to supplement your income or to replace it altogether. That should be one of your goals.5. Chose Achievable, Simple Goals.Chose simple goals to start, even if they are not impressive. Once you've succeeded at achieving the simple ones, reward yourself and go on to achieve more elaborate goals. Always write them down, and keep them in your mind all the time, no matter what you're doing. Focusing on your goals will help you get through the day. One trait of successful people is their ability to focus.6. Develop a Complete Plan of Action.Break your main goal into smaller goals, and then the small goals into simple steps. Then, give yourself definite deadlines to complete each step. Decide on the first step of your first small goal, and concentrate on it. Do you want to start a business in Network Marketing, but have heard all kinds of stories that make you wonder if it's right for you? Your first step then is to get educated and informed. Gather all of the information you need to help you make a wise decision. Decide on the amount of time you'll give yourself to do this task, and meet your deadline. Stick with your plan. Just do it. This is the attitude of people who are determined to succeed.7. Stay Positive.Successful people have the discipline to stay positive even through rough times. Also, they don't worry about things going wrong. Once negativity steps into your thinking, it can immobilize you and stop you from taking action. Successful people know that worrying is useless. If you think about it, most things we worry about don't ever happen anyhow. Even when some things go wrong, you'll be able to handle whatever comes your way if you have a positive attitude. Don't let imaginary problems stop you from taking action.Determination and optimism can carry you a long way toward achieving your immediate and long-term goals to attain the life you want. When your vision is clear, you don't let yourself get bogged down by temporary problems. Even when times get though and you feel like giving up, your vision will carry you through those moments. Even if you've made mistakes in the past, you'll be able to learn from them, pick yourself up and keep going. Attitude will allow you to navigate your way around obstacles, and keep your eyes, mind and your whole being focused on the big picture. Teach yourself to remain centered and focused, like successful people do. And do whatever it takes to reach your goals, just because what you're working for is worth the effort. Remember your desire?--You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.About The AuthorTamara Baruhovich, writer, webmaster, and business mentor, coaches individuals all over the world, into starting and operating a profitable home business, in either direct sales or Network Marketing. For more information, visit www.EliteTeamLeaders.com and www.e-softwarebiz.info.marketingplanet1@aol.com
Keyword : success,self improvement,motivation,leadership,self help
Want to make success a habit in your life? If you've got determination, it may be simpler than what you think. All you need is a slight change in your thinking pattern. Changing your thoughts will change your beliefs, your expectations, your attitude, and consequently, your behavior. A change in behavior will eventually lead you to a change in performance. And when you perform at your peak, you succeed. It doesn't matter where you are in life, or what you do for a living, if you just modify the way you look at things, the way you think about things, you can achieve success.The following steps can help you develop the habit of success:1. Develop Real Desire.What is really important for you? What do you really want in life? Truly, if you had everything you ever wanted right now, how would that picture look? For some, it may be a brand new home, for others a brand new Porsche. Maybe you want more time with your family, work from home full time or a fancy vacation every few months. Whatever it is, you need to develop true desire for the things you want. This desire has to come not only from your mind, but from your heart, and it should be your driving force. Like a compass on a ship, your desire will guide you through rough waters until you get to your destination.2. Get Rid of Ambivalence and Be Realistic.Ambivalence about what you want will undermine your success. Make up your mind, and be realistic about your desires. You may want to become the best olympic diver, and that is fine if you're 16 and have been diving since you were 2, but… how realistic is that if you are over 30 and have never taken a class in diving? Plan realistically when you think about your desire. 3. Use Your Desire to Get Motivated. Successful people use what they desire as motivation. If you want a brand new home, get a picture of the house you'd like to own. Frame it and hang it over your desk and look at it every time things get though. It will help you see things from a different perspective, and will keep you motivated to move on.4. Spell Out Your Specific Goals.Decide how you're going to get the specific things that you want. This should help you determine what you need to do to get closer to the fulfillment of your desire. Let's say that for you to achieve the home of your dreams, you need to save $25K for a downpayment. If you are like me, you won't get to save that by working for somebody else. So how can you achieve that? By working on an independent venture, either to supplement your income or to replace it altogether. That should be one of your goals.5. Chose Achievable, Simple Goals.Chose simple goals to start, even if they are not impressive. Once you've succeeded at achieving the simple ones, reward yourself and go on to achieve more elaborate goals. Always write them down, and keep them in your mind all the time, no matter what you're doing. Focusing on your goals will help you get through the day. One trait of successful people is their ability to focus.6. Develop a Complete Plan of Action.Break your main goal into smaller goals, and then the small goals into simple steps. Then, give yourself definite deadlines to complete each step. Decide on the first step of your first small goal, and concentrate on it. Do you want to start a business in Network Marketing, but have heard all kinds of stories that make you wonder if it's right for you? Your first step then is to get educated and informed. Gather all of the information you need to help you make a wise decision. Decide on the amount of time you'll give yourself to do this task, and meet your deadline. Stick with your plan. Just do it. This is the attitude of people who are determined to succeed.7. Stay Positive.Successful people have the discipline to stay positive even through rough times. Also, they don't worry about things going wrong. Once negativity steps into your thinking, it can immobilize you and stop you from taking action. Successful people know that worrying is useless. If you think about it, most things we worry about don't ever happen anyhow. Even when some things go wrong, you'll be able to handle whatever comes your way if you have a positive attitude. Don't let imaginary problems stop you from taking action.Determination and optimism can carry you a long way toward achieving your immediate and long-term goals to attain the life you want. When your vision is clear, you don't let yourself get bogged down by temporary problems. Even when times get though and you feel like giving up, your vision will carry you through those moments. Even if you've made mistakes in the past, you'll be able to learn from them, pick yourself up and keep going. Attitude will allow you to navigate your way around obstacles, and keep your eyes, mind and your whole being focused on the big picture. Teach yourself to remain centered and focused, like successful people do. And do whatever it takes to reach your goals, just because what you're working for is worth the effort. Remember your desire?--You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.About The AuthorTamara Baruhovich, writer, webmaster, and business mentor, coaches individuals all over the world, into starting and operating a profitable home business, in either direct sales or Network Marketing. For more information, visit www.EliteTeamLeaders.com and www.e-softwarebiz.info.marketingplanet1@aol.com
Keyword : success,self improvement,motivation,leadership,self help
Where's Your Value?
Author : Leanne Hoagland-Smith
The simple action of writing the every day grocery demonstrates how we truly value our lives and inspire future success. Each week, many of us spend 10 to 30 minutes or more writing down the weekly future grocery purchases, clipping coupons and checking advertisements. We take this action because we believe that we will have future success through the savings of money, time and energy. Unfortunately, sometimes, we forget to bring the list and end up with additional purchases, spending more money than originally anticipated and probably having to return to buy the missed items. All of these actions have wasted money, time and energy and more importantly have contributed to increased stress levels as well as negative feelings about ourselves. Just think about the last time you forget your list and how did you feel about yourself? Were those thoughts fleeting or did they stay with you a while?Mostly everyone agrees that a written grocery list has significant value. If you agree that a grocery list has significant value, do you have a written plan to inspire your success for the rest of your life? If you have answered no to this question and you believe in the simple weekly action of committing your grocery list to writing, then what you are really saying is that the time to write a grocery list has more value than the time necessary to plan for your successful future and more importantly that you are leaving future inspiration and success to chance and happenstance.Part of the reason for this apparent disconnect is that individuals have been taught how to write a list and even to prioritize that same list, but very few have been taught or trained how to construct an Action Plan for future success. Since consistent goal setting and goal achievement is a skill, this skill is not taught and not developed because a presumption exists that individuals have learned this critical personal and professional skill. (I call this Learning Through Osmosis.) Individuals may hear about the need to set goals, but when the time comes to implement a goal achievement plan, their good intentions quickly crumble. Think about all the New Year's Resolutions or all those Strategic Plans and how many were actually achieved?Imagine the added benefits to your life if you could achieve your dreams, desires and goals. How would that make you feel? Would those achievements enhance your own feelings of self-worth and self-esteem? Where would you be right now? Would your life be more inspirational and have more value than that it does right now at this moment in time? What would that success now look like to you?If you believe that your future life has definitely more value and can be more inspirational and successful than a weekly grocery list, then what actions are you going to choose within the next 24 hours to demonstrate the importance of that belief? Remember, the choice is now yours!Leanne Hoagland-Smith, M.S. President of ADVANCED SYSTEMS, is the Process Specialist. With over 25 years of business and education experience, she builds peace and abundance by connecting the 3P's of Passion, Purpose and Performance through process improvement. Her ROI driven process solutions affect sustainable change in 4 key areas: financials, leadership, relationships and growth & innovation with a variety of industries. She aligns the strategies, systems and people to develop loyal internal customers that lead to external customers. As co-author of M.A.G.I.C.A.L. Potential:Living an Amazing Life Beyond Purpose to Achievement due for June 2005 release, Leanne speaks nationally to a variety of audiences. Please call Leanne a call at 219.759.5601 or email leanne@processspecialist.com if you are seeking amazing results.Copyright 2005 - Leanne Hoagland-Smith, http://www.processspecialist.comPermission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted)
Keyword : success,value,goals,plans,failure,inspiration,future,successful,commitment,waste,goal setting
The simple action of writing the every day grocery demonstrates how we truly value our lives and inspire future success. Each week, many of us spend 10 to 30 minutes or more writing down the weekly future grocery purchases, clipping coupons and checking advertisements. We take this action because we believe that we will have future success through the savings of money, time and energy. Unfortunately, sometimes, we forget to bring the list and end up with additional purchases, spending more money than originally anticipated and probably having to return to buy the missed items. All of these actions have wasted money, time and energy and more importantly have contributed to increased stress levels as well as negative feelings about ourselves. Just think about the last time you forget your list and how did you feel about yourself? Were those thoughts fleeting or did they stay with you a while?Mostly everyone agrees that a written grocery list has significant value. If you agree that a grocery list has significant value, do you have a written plan to inspire your success for the rest of your life? If you have answered no to this question and you believe in the simple weekly action of committing your grocery list to writing, then what you are really saying is that the time to write a grocery list has more value than the time necessary to plan for your successful future and more importantly that you are leaving future inspiration and success to chance and happenstance.Part of the reason for this apparent disconnect is that individuals have been taught how to write a list and even to prioritize that same list, but very few have been taught or trained how to construct an Action Plan for future success. Since consistent goal setting and goal achievement is a skill, this skill is not taught and not developed because a presumption exists that individuals have learned this critical personal and professional skill. (I call this Learning Through Osmosis.) Individuals may hear about the need to set goals, but when the time comes to implement a goal achievement plan, their good intentions quickly crumble. Think about all the New Year's Resolutions or all those Strategic Plans and how many were actually achieved?Imagine the added benefits to your life if you could achieve your dreams, desires and goals. How would that make you feel? Would those achievements enhance your own feelings of self-worth and self-esteem? Where would you be right now? Would your life be more inspirational and have more value than that it does right now at this moment in time? What would that success now look like to you?If you believe that your future life has definitely more value and can be more inspirational and successful than a weekly grocery list, then what actions are you going to choose within the next 24 hours to demonstrate the importance of that belief? Remember, the choice is now yours!Leanne Hoagland-Smith, M.S. President of ADVANCED SYSTEMS, is the Process Specialist. With over 25 years of business and education experience, she builds peace and abundance by connecting the 3P's of Passion, Purpose and Performance through process improvement. Her ROI driven process solutions affect sustainable change in 4 key areas: financials, leadership, relationships and growth & innovation with a variety of industries. She aligns the strategies, systems and people to develop loyal internal customers that lead to external customers. As co-author of M.A.G.I.C.A.L. Potential:Living an Amazing Life Beyond Purpose to Achievement due for June 2005 release, Leanne speaks nationally to a variety of audiences. Please call Leanne a call at 219.759.5601 or email leanne@processspecialist.com if you are seeking amazing results.Copyright 2005 - Leanne Hoagland-Smith, http://www.processspecialist.comPermission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted)
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Success Without Whining About Doing Your Best
Author : John Watson
In the film 'The Rock', Sean Connery takes a dim view of those who claim to be 'doing their best'. He comments grimly: 'Losers always whine about doing their best.' Is he right? This article tries to give an answer.In the film, two men are set the near impossible task of disabling rocket bombs armed with nerve gas on the island of Alcatraz which has been occupied by ace rebel special forces. The lives of the five million citizens of San Francisco depend on their success. Tension is high throughout.Sean Connery is one of the two men. He is a tough ex con. He asks his inexperienced partner, a mild mannered chemist, acted by Nicholas Cage:"Are you ready for this?"His partner bravely replies: " I'll do my best."Sean Connery immediately corrects him:"Losers always whine about doing their best."Is Sean Connery right? Yes and NoYes, people sometimes say they will do their best but really mean:"I will make some effort but I don't really expect to succeed."They use doing their best as an excuse for failure and are not in fact planning on really doing their best.On the other hand some people mean they really will do their best whatever happens.Such people do not always win but they often do win because so few others do their best. Those who do their best soon stand out from the majority who are content with mediocrity.Also, doing your best allows you not to worry about the results and frees you up to focus on the task in hand. Come hell or high water, you will do your best and leave the results up to the universe. More often than not you will win.Just saying "I will win", instead of "I will do my best", doesn't guarantee you will win especially if the other guy says he will win.In the recent fight between world heavyweight champion Valeri Klitscho and the British Challenger Danny Williams both men said they would win.However, Danny did acknowledge that both he and his competitor believed that they would win and that this would make for a great fight. Danny also had the grace to say he would only win 'God willing'.In the end Danny put up a very brave fight and lasted into the eighth round but Klitschko won and retained his world championship belt.In my opinion there is a lot to be said for really doing your best. The result is in the lap of the gods and is not necessarily under your control. But, if you do your best you may well win. Either way you are not a loser.If you want to see who won in the film 'The Rock', get the video or DVD and watch it!About the authorJohn Watson is an award winning teacher and martial arts instructor. He has recently written two books about achieving your goals and dreams. They can both be found on his website http://www.motivationtoday.com along with a daily motivational message.The title of the first book is "36 Laws To Ignite Your Inner Power And Realize Your Dreams Now! - Acronyms, Stories, Pictures And Quotes…Easy To Remember And Use Everyday To Grab Your Life And Soar With The Eagles"The book can be found at this URL http://www.motivationtoday.com/36_laws.phpThe book uses acronyms, stories, pictures and quotations to help readers remember 36 laws that can gradually transform your life if you apply them.Ezine editors / Site ownersFeel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine or on your site but please include this resource box.
Keyword : Success,doing your best,whining,achievement,results,expecting the best,impossible problems,
In the film 'The Rock', Sean Connery takes a dim view of those who claim to be 'doing their best'. He comments grimly: 'Losers always whine about doing their best.' Is he right? This article tries to give an answer.In the film, two men are set the near impossible task of disabling rocket bombs armed with nerve gas on the island of Alcatraz which has been occupied by ace rebel special forces. The lives of the five million citizens of San Francisco depend on their success. Tension is high throughout.Sean Connery is one of the two men. He is a tough ex con. He asks his inexperienced partner, a mild mannered chemist, acted by Nicholas Cage:"Are you ready for this?"His partner bravely replies: " I'll do my best."Sean Connery immediately corrects him:"Losers always whine about doing their best."Is Sean Connery right? Yes and NoYes, people sometimes say they will do their best but really mean:"I will make some effort but I don't really expect to succeed."They use doing their best as an excuse for failure and are not in fact planning on really doing their best.On the other hand some people mean they really will do their best whatever happens.Such people do not always win but they often do win because so few others do their best. Those who do their best soon stand out from the majority who are content with mediocrity.Also, doing your best allows you not to worry about the results and frees you up to focus on the task in hand. Come hell or high water, you will do your best and leave the results up to the universe. More often than not you will win.Just saying "I will win", instead of "I will do my best", doesn't guarantee you will win especially if the other guy says he will win.In the recent fight between world heavyweight champion Valeri Klitscho and the British Challenger Danny Williams both men said they would win.However, Danny did acknowledge that both he and his competitor believed that they would win and that this would make for a great fight. Danny also had the grace to say he would only win 'God willing'.In the end Danny put up a very brave fight and lasted into the eighth round but Klitschko won and retained his world championship belt.In my opinion there is a lot to be said for really doing your best. The result is in the lap of the gods and is not necessarily under your control. But, if you do your best you may well win. Either way you are not a loser.If you want to see who won in the film 'The Rock', get the video or DVD and watch it!About the authorJohn Watson is an award winning teacher and martial arts instructor. He has recently written two books about achieving your goals and dreams. They can both be found on his website http://www.motivationtoday.com along with a daily motivational message.The title of the first book is "36 Laws To Ignite Your Inner Power And Realize Your Dreams Now! - Acronyms, Stories, Pictures And Quotes…Easy To Remember And Use Everyday To Grab Your Life And Soar With The Eagles"The book can be found at this URL http://www.motivationtoday.com/36_laws.phpThe book uses acronyms, stories, pictures and quotations to help readers remember 36 laws that can gradually transform your life if you apply them.Ezine editors / Site ownersFeel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine or on your site but please include this resource box.
Keyword : Success,doing your best,whining,achievement,results,expecting the best,impossible problems,
Self Growth - How to Overcome Your Critics
Author : Mike Litman
They all know it's part of the success journey.They know they just can't get away from it.Let me share with you a powerful insight about your success and why it's critical for you to get this.***The more successful you get, the more critics and complainers find their way to you.That's just how it is.And the quicker you realize this, the better off you'll be.It sometimes shocks me, the kind of emails I get.My ratio is I'd say 175 positive to 1 'critical' email and that's fine, but what makes me laugh is the critic'.Whining, complaining, this person wants everything for fr.ee.They even curse at you, call you names; in the 'Conquering Yourself' manual they call these people 'levelers'.Because they can't get over their own fear and weakness, they want to bring other people down, we see this in the trash tabloids everyday.Going for your dreams isn't easy, that's why it's so rewarding.What's even funnier is that the people who yell and curse can just unsubscribe themselves and never get an email again, but they'd rather 'raise themselves' by trying to bring someone else down.So what we do is unsubscribe them ourselves.Why am I telling you all this?Because I want you to get out there and kick some butt.I want you to be aware of the naysayers, critics, 'levelers'.It's necessary for you to be aware because if you're not, it's easy for them to bring you down.Every president, Bush, Clinton, every entrepreneur like Gates, Oprah, Spielberg, etc...they all have a ton of critics and they just keep moving forward.We're not here for everyone, just someone. Find those "someones"
and serve them.Don't go where you're tolerated, go where you are celebrated.
(read this again)Going for your dreams takes bravery, self-assertion, conquering and managing your weaknesses.Create a firestorm of success that melts away your critics.Become a doer, get excited, get motivated, and take action each day.The late President Teddy Roosevelt might have said it best:"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."He did say it best.Sidestep the whiners and complainers and join a team of supercharged winners.Today's your day.Make your move.Mike LitmanMike Litman's Success Secrets
Mike Litman is the co-author of the #1 Best-selling book Conversations with Millionaires. Over the last 3 years, Mike has unleashed the greatness of tens of thousands of people worldwide. Networking Times Magazine called Mike Litman 'a modern day Napoleon Hill' and at the age of 30 he's already shared the stage with well-known speakers such as Jim Rohn, Mark Victor Hansen and Bob Proctor.http://www.mikelitman.com/
Keyword : Self Growth, Mike litman, goals, success secrets, goal setting, Russ Whitney, Naysayers, critics
They all know it's part of the success journey.They know they just can't get away from it.Let me share with you a powerful insight about your success and why it's critical for you to get this.***The more successful you get, the more critics and complainers find their way to you.That's just how it is.And the quicker you realize this, the better off you'll be.It sometimes shocks me, the kind of emails I get.My ratio is I'd say 175 positive to 1 'critical' email and that's fine, but what makes me laugh is the critic'.Whining, complaining, this person wants everything for fr.ee.They even curse at you, call you names; in the 'Conquering Yourself' manual they call these people 'levelers'.Because they can't get over their own fear and weakness, they want to bring other people down, we see this in the trash tabloids everyday.Going for your dreams isn't easy, that's why it's so rewarding.What's even funnier is that the people who yell and curse can just unsubscribe themselves and never get an email again, but they'd rather 'raise themselves' by trying to bring someone else down.So what we do is unsubscribe them ourselves.Why am I telling you all this?Because I want you to get out there and kick some butt.I want you to be aware of the naysayers, critics, 'levelers'.It's necessary for you to be aware because if you're not, it's easy for them to bring you down.Every president, Bush, Clinton, every entrepreneur like Gates, Oprah, Spielberg, etc...they all have a ton of critics and they just keep moving forward.We're not here for everyone, just someone. Find those "someones"
and serve them.Don't go where you're tolerated, go where you are celebrated.
(read this again)Going for your dreams takes bravery, self-assertion, conquering and managing your weaknesses.Create a firestorm of success that melts away your critics.Become a doer, get excited, get motivated, and take action each day.The late President Teddy Roosevelt might have said it best:"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."He did say it best.Sidestep the whiners and complainers and join a team of supercharged winners.Today's your day.Make your move.Mike LitmanMike Litman's Success Secrets
Mike Litman is the co-author of the #1 Best-selling book Conversations with Millionaires. Over the last 3 years, Mike has unleashed the greatness of tens of thousands of people worldwide. Networking Times Magazine called Mike Litman 'a modern day Napoleon Hill' and at the age of 30 he's already shared the stage with well-known speakers such as Jim Rohn, Mark Victor Hansen and Bob Proctor.http://www.mikelitman.com/
Keyword : Self Growth, Mike litman, goals, success secrets, goal setting, Russ Whitney, Naysayers, critics
The 8th Habit Covey Forgot - The Making of an Expert!
Author : Dan Nichols
I could labor the idea but then that would only compromise the point. This article will have more impact on your career and psychology than any other business article you will ever read -- here it is.The conundrum - are you waiting for someone to call you an expert? Even if others do, it won't hold near the weight, psychologically, that self appointment will. Experts call themselves experts and that is how they make themselves so. By declaration you declare yourself an expert. In the same manner humans declared this very country the "United States of America" sovereign and no longer under the order of England, you too can declare yourself an expert.Think about the alternative, think about all the other things you can and do declare yourself that do nothing but compromise your success. Stop waiting and make it happen today. It will feel strange for a while but eventually you'll believe it too.An expert is an expert when he or she determines oneself to be an expert. Only a lack of courage (which you also determine) will keep you from making an act of declaration with the power of words.I find it almost comical that people will live their entire lives not really knowing why something is "so". It is so, because someone (a person, like you) made it so. Look at Donald Trump for example. He was born into wealth, went to the best of schools and still goes bankrupt every few years despite all his silver spoon experiences. However, others that start with much less than he did, never go bankrupt, make millions of dollars a year yet have to fight and claw to borrow a dime and not one tv producer ever asks them to do a show. The difference is, Donald Trump is the greatest business man on earth because he said so. If you don't believe me, ask him.The 8th Habit Covey Forgot
by Lemonade Stand Simple Author & Expert Business Coach Dan NicholsFor more on the mind of success, pre-order the audio cd "Mining the Mind of an Entrepreneur" The 8th Habit Covey Forgot! Send your name and e-mail to inquiry@isbempowerment.com and we will not only reserve a copy for you at the introductory rate of $29.95 but we will let you know the launch date of this special audio cd so you can tell your friends.For a great radio or tv guest, contact Dan Nichols by phone 248-396-0656 or email dnichols@isbempowerment.com. To purchase the guaranteed business planning program visit the website at http://www.lemonadestandsimple.com. To receive regular streetwise business advice, email info@isbempowerment.com"Lemonade Stand Simple" is a Federal Trademark of P2E LLC, a Michigan Company. All works are copyrighted 2001-2005
Keyword : business,motivation,inspiration,expert,psychology,radio,press,news,entrepreneur,money,success,time
I could labor the idea but then that would only compromise the point. This article will have more impact on your career and psychology than any other business article you will ever read -- here it is.The conundrum - are you waiting for someone to call you an expert? Even if others do, it won't hold near the weight, psychologically, that self appointment will. Experts call themselves experts and that is how they make themselves so. By declaration you declare yourself an expert. In the same manner humans declared this very country the "United States of America" sovereign and no longer under the order of England, you too can declare yourself an expert.Think about the alternative, think about all the other things you can and do declare yourself that do nothing but compromise your success. Stop waiting and make it happen today. It will feel strange for a while but eventually you'll believe it too.An expert is an expert when he or she determines oneself to be an expert. Only a lack of courage (which you also determine) will keep you from making an act of declaration with the power of words.I find it almost comical that people will live their entire lives not really knowing why something is "so". It is so, because someone (a person, like you) made it so. Look at Donald Trump for example. He was born into wealth, went to the best of schools and still goes bankrupt every few years despite all his silver spoon experiences. However, others that start with much less than he did, never go bankrupt, make millions of dollars a year yet have to fight and claw to borrow a dime and not one tv producer ever asks them to do a show. The difference is, Donald Trump is the greatest business man on earth because he said so. If you don't believe me, ask him.The 8th Habit Covey Forgot
by Lemonade Stand Simple Author & Expert Business Coach Dan NicholsFor more on the mind of success, pre-order the audio cd "Mining the Mind of an Entrepreneur" The 8th Habit Covey Forgot! Send your name and e-mail to inquiry@isbempowerment.com and we will not only reserve a copy for you at the introductory rate of $29.95 but we will let you know the launch date of this special audio cd so you can tell your friends.For a great radio or tv guest, contact Dan Nichols by phone 248-396-0656 or email dnichols@isbempowerment.com. To purchase the guaranteed business planning program visit the website at http://www.lemonadestandsimple.com. To receive regular streetwise business advice, email info@isbempowerment.com"Lemonade Stand Simple" is a Federal Trademark of P2E LLC, a Michigan Company. All works are copyrighted 2001-2005
Keyword : business,motivation,inspiration,expert,psychology,radio,press,news,entrepreneur,money,success,time
4 Scientific Strategies to Become Brilliant At Anything
Author : Destin Lucas
In this brief article we will explore four methods that real
world achievers use to outshine their peers and become history
makers.1. Get the Basics RightIn sports it is a well-known fact, that the greater your
mastery of the basics, the better you will be at that sport. In
fact, mastery of the basics, is often the key factor that
separates great sportsman, from average sportsman. Imagine a
champion soccer player who can't aim the ball properly, or a
basketball player who misses the hoop. They just wouldn't make
the team.Similarly in everyday life, we need to pay attention to the
basics of whatever we are doing. We need to ensure that we have
a strong mastery of the fundamentals. We need to be ready for
the opportunities that life brings us, so that when our time
comes, we don't miss our shot.2. Strive to be the MasterThe great martial Artist Bruce Lee was a master of almost every
fighting style of his day. Not only did he study the traditional
martial arts such as Wing Chun - Kung Fu, but he also studied
western fighting styles such as boxing and fencing. Bruce Lee
was always striving to become the best in his field. He would
put in whatever effort it took, and do whatever he needed to do,
to become the best.Similarly if we want to become brilliant at something, we need
to strive to become the best in our field. We need to observe
what the masters are doing and imitate them. We need to be
committed to continuous improvement. We need to make mastery our
passion and focus.3. Grow in IncrementsIt is easier to walk 10 feet, than it is to jump 10 feet. Almost
all super-achievers developed their success one step at a time.
Richard Branson the British business giant started out with a
student magazine. He then progressed to a mail order music
business. Later he opened a record shop and then a recording
company. He continued along this line, until he had created one
of the largest business empires in Britain.When we think about this, it becomes apparent, that the path to
greatness is completed one step at a time. We generally grow
more when we take baby steps, than when we try to take giant
leaps.4. No Matter What - ContinueHelen Keller lost her sight and hearing while still a young
child. But this didn't stop her from becoming world famous. In
spite of her severe handicap, she continued, and learnt to speak
audibly and hear by means of letters drawn on her hands. She
continued to persist and completed a university degree, before
becoming a noted author. Helen Keller is the world's greatest
example of the power of persistence!No matter what, we need to cultivate the habit of persisting
through trials -- of starting again after setbacks and using our
failures as, an education for success. We need to remember that
more than anything else - persistence is the master key, that
separates the 'haves' from the 'have nots'.ConclusionWhen you apply these four principles, you will begin to realize
that there is a process to becoming brilliant -- and anybody who
follows this process, will become brilliant at the things, which
they want to excel in. And you too, will become exceptional, as
you apply these principles to your own life, until one day you
will look back on your life, as so many others have, and say to
yourself, "I have become brilliant!"Destin Lucas is an internationally-recognized writer, speaker and co-founder of Dawning Truth – a breakthrough success modeling program for dramatically accelerating your personal development. If you want to achieve greatness visit http://www.greatnesscircle.com
Keyword : success,achieve greatness,self development,self growth,achieve goals,be brillant
In this brief article we will explore four methods that real
world achievers use to outshine their peers and become history
makers.1. Get the Basics RightIn sports it is a well-known fact, that the greater your
mastery of the basics, the better you will be at that sport. In
fact, mastery of the basics, is often the key factor that
separates great sportsman, from average sportsman. Imagine a
champion soccer player who can't aim the ball properly, or a
basketball player who misses the hoop. They just wouldn't make
the team.Similarly in everyday life, we need to pay attention to the
basics of whatever we are doing. We need to ensure that we have
a strong mastery of the fundamentals. We need to be ready for
the opportunities that life brings us, so that when our time
comes, we don't miss our shot.2. Strive to be the MasterThe great martial Artist Bruce Lee was a master of almost every
fighting style of his day. Not only did he study the traditional
martial arts such as Wing Chun - Kung Fu, but he also studied
western fighting styles such as boxing and fencing. Bruce Lee
was always striving to become the best in his field. He would
put in whatever effort it took, and do whatever he needed to do,
to become the best.Similarly if we want to become brilliant at something, we need
to strive to become the best in our field. We need to observe
what the masters are doing and imitate them. We need to be
committed to continuous improvement. We need to make mastery our
passion and focus.3. Grow in IncrementsIt is easier to walk 10 feet, than it is to jump 10 feet. Almost
all super-achievers developed their success one step at a time.
Richard Branson the British business giant started out with a
student magazine. He then progressed to a mail order music
business. Later he opened a record shop and then a recording
company. He continued along this line, until he had created one
of the largest business empires in Britain.When we think about this, it becomes apparent, that the path to
greatness is completed one step at a time. We generally grow
more when we take baby steps, than when we try to take giant
leaps.4. No Matter What - ContinueHelen Keller lost her sight and hearing while still a young
child. But this didn't stop her from becoming world famous. In
spite of her severe handicap, she continued, and learnt to speak
audibly and hear by means of letters drawn on her hands. She
continued to persist and completed a university degree, before
becoming a noted author. Helen Keller is the world's greatest
example of the power of persistence!No matter what, we need to cultivate the habit of persisting
through trials -- of starting again after setbacks and using our
failures as, an education for success. We need to remember that
more than anything else - persistence is the master key, that
separates the 'haves' from the 'have nots'.ConclusionWhen you apply these four principles, you will begin to realize
that there is a process to becoming brilliant -- and anybody who
follows this process, will become brilliant at the things, which
they want to excel in. And you too, will become exceptional, as
you apply these principles to your own life, until one day you
will look back on your life, as so many others have, and say to
yourself, "I have become brilliant!"Destin Lucas is an internationally-recognized writer, speaker and co-founder of Dawning Truth – a breakthrough success modeling program for dramatically accelerating your personal development. If you want to achieve greatness visit http://www.greatnesscircle.com
Keyword : success,achieve greatness,self development,self growth,achieve goals,be brillant
Practice Makes NOT Perfect, but Permanent
Author : Ken Donaldson
"Practice, practice, practice...because practice makes permanent." - Roger Millen, Ph.D., T'ai Chi instructor
When I was younger I was fascinated by magic. I got my first magic set at seven years old and quickly became the neighborhood magician, having shows in various garages and backyards. I watched the great professional magicians and was mesmerized by them. I heard one of these great masters describe now he learned and developed his trade.He said, "I take what is totally unfamiliar and I work with it until it becomes familiar. I then take what has become familiar and I work with it until it becomes automatic. I then take what has become automatic and I work with it until it becomes beautiful. I then take what has become beautiful and I work with it until it becomes magical." I believe this is a powerful formula to life, as well as magic.I went to a T'ai Chi workshop one weekend and the teacher asked us in the class, "Practice makes what?" The natural answer was "perfect", but he said, "Practice makes permanent"...very wise words. As I struggled through these simple T'ai Chi movements, I found my body resisting what was unfamiliar. I was reminded of how easy it is to quit or avoid the unfamiliar. Yet, if it is something that we really want, then perhaps the only way to achieve our goal is to go through the unfamiliar...and to follow the formula of the magician.This T'ai Chi teacher said that he practiced this martial artistry regularly for ten years before it began to become automatic for him. So here is a question for you:What have you given up on, or avoided all together, because it seemed to be too unfamiliar?Remember, the last four letters of the word familiar spells "liar". So maybe the "familiar" path may, in fact, be a bit of a deception.Have you become complacent?Are you avoiding a path of true greatness?Are you running from your Inner Guide and your Higher Self?
These are questions and issues I encourage you to look at.Ken Donaldson has been based in Tampa Bay offering counseling, coaching, and educational programs since 1987. His REALationship Coaching programs empower people to have more successful lives, businesses and relationships by building a powerful relationship with themselves first. Visit his website at http://www.REALationshipCoach.com for more information and sign-up his free e-program Illuminations and Sparks of Brilliance. Ken is also the author of the upcoming book Marry YourSelf First!
Keyword : self improvement, success, goal setting, happiness
"Practice, practice, practice...because practice makes permanent." - Roger Millen, Ph.D., T'ai Chi instructor
When I was younger I was fascinated by magic. I got my first magic set at seven years old and quickly became the neighborhood magician, having shows in various garages and backyards. I watched the great professional magicians and was mesmerized by them. I heard one of these great masters describe now he learned and developed his trade.He said, "I take what is totally unfamiliar and I work with it until it becomes familiar. I then take what has become familiar and I work with it until it becomes automatic. I then take what has become automatic and I work with it until it becomes beautiful. I then take what has become beautiful and I work with it until it becomes magical." I believe this is a powerful formula to life, as well as magic.I went to a T'ai Chi workshop one weekend and the teacher asked us in the class, "Practice makes what?" The natural answer was "perfect", but he said, "Practice makes permanent"...very wise words. As I struggled through these simple T'ai Chi movements, I found my body resisting what was unfamiliar. I was reminded of how easy it is to quit or avoid the unfamiliar. Yet, if it is something that we really want, then perhaps the only way to achieve our goal is to go through the unfamiliar...and to follow the formula of the magician.This T'ai Chi teacher said that he practiced this martial artistry regularly for ten years before it began to become automatic for him. So here is a question for you:What have you given up on, or avoided all together, because it seemed to be too unfamiliar?Remember, the last four letters of the word familiar spells "liar". So maybe the "familiar" path may, in fact, be a bit of a deception.Have you become complacent?Are you avoiding a path of true greatness?Are you running from your Inner Guide and your Higher Self?
These are questions and issues I encourage you to look at.Ken Donaldson has been based in Tampa Bay offering counseling, coaching, and educational programs since 1987. His REALationship Coaching programs empower people to have more successful lives, businesses and relationships by building a powerful relationship with themselves first. Visit his website at http://www.REALationshipCoach.com for more information and sign-up his free e-program Illuminations and Sparks of Brilliance. Ken is also the author of the upcoming book Marry YourSelf First!
Keyword : self improvement, success, goal setting, happiness
Listening - A Life Skill for Success!
Author : Joanne Robinson
When I decided to have my web site built, I discovered 5 web site
designers whose portfolios I found professional and creative. On
approach, four of them asked me to fill out time consuming forms
detailing my needs and objectives but none took the time to call me.
However, the fifth designer started his sell by calling, listening to my
needs, asking questions and following up with a detailed proposal. He
called again for feedback and asked further questions about my needs.
It was this coupled with his professional approach why I decided he was
the one I wanted to work with.Whether you are dealing with a client, business associate, parent,
spouse or child you cannot expect to win business, be understood or
bring out the best in others unless you learn the art of listening correctly.
Most people who experience difficulty in their relationships, whether
business or personal, sincerely believe that they are listening to the
other person but a closer look will tell you that most communication
conflicts are fuelled by an inability to fully engage in listening.Can you remember at time when you were listened to? How great did
that feel? Well, good listening has a positive influence and can increase
your success with others. There is something deeply gratifying about
being heard and can be the key to improving the quality of life for
another human being. You will also be armed with a deeper
understanding of the people you are in daily contact with and better
equipped to meet their needs. Now isn't that something worth pursuing?So, if you are ready to improve your listening skills, first take on board
that listening isn't something you do but who you are. By this I mean,
how genuinely interested in others are you? If you are only looking to be
heard, have no real desire to take on board another's point of view and
only want your own interests taken care of, you will reap resistance from
others. So if you want to be heard ensure you take the time to listen as
well!Secondly, check your body position. We might say we are listening with
our ears but our body position sends out a non-verbal message as to
whether we are fully engaged. Having a correct body position helps us
to retain what is being said, so adopt a good attentive posture by:Ensuring you are facing the person when you are talking to them, don't
sit facing away or walk into another room saying you can still hear them!If seated, sit comfortable and lean forward at times to show that you are
interested.Use hand gestures, smiles, nods and eye contact to let the other person
know you are listening.Thirdly, don't cut in half way through their conversation, attempt to finish
what they are saying or jump straight in with your response. Check for
clarification first, summarising helps ensure that you have gained all the
facts!Fifth, be assertive! If now is really an impossible time to talk then let the
other person know! Book a time when you can both sit down
uninterrupted, you will be appreciated for your honesty far more then
showing distraction!Six, use open-ended questions, by this I mean questions that invite the
other person to share more, rather than issue a yes or no response. For
example:Open ended: What could you do instead? What do you think would
happen if? Is there another way of?
Closed: Is this the right way to do this? Are you all right? Do you want to
do that?Seven, don't be quick to give advice unless it is asked for. Learn to be
comfortable with just being there, asking good questions and getting to
know the heart of another individual!Being listened to increases self worth because it sends out a message
to the other person they are worth the time and are significant.Now that's a sure way of winning people!Joanne is a qualifired Life Skills Coach, Counselor and Facilitator in
Weight Managment offering group coaching and individual support to
women. Though her emphasis is on supporting women in hurtful
relationships, her life skills services are for all women and include
Career Development and Weight Management. Her on line services at
http://www.donnaintera.net also offer free sign up to
devotionals and articles to help you gain the tools to over come your
problems including workshops and coaching to women who want to
develop their full potential.Sign up today and begin living your life free, inspired and
empowered!
Keyword : listening, lifeskills, building relationships,
When I decided to have my web site built, I discovered 5 web site
designers whose portfolios I found professional and creative. On
approach, four of them asked me to fill out time consuming forms
detailing my needs and objectives but none took the time to call me.
However, the fifth designer started his sell by calling, listening to my
needs, asking questions and following up with a detailed proposal. He
called again for feedback and asked further questions about my needs.
It was this coupled with his professional approach why I decided he was
the one I wanted to work with.Whether you are dealing with a client, business associate, parent,
spouse or child you cannot expect to win business, be understood or
bring out the best in others unless you learn the art of listening correctly.
Most people who experience difficulty in their relationships, whether
business or personal, sincerely believe that they are listening to the
other person but a closer look will tell you that most communication
conflicts are fuelled by an inability to fully engage in listening.Can you remember at time when you were listened to? How great did
that feel? Well, good listening has a positive influence and can increase
your success with others. There is something deeply gratifying about
being heard and can be the key to improving the quality of life for
another human being. You will also be armed with a deeper
understanding of the people you are in daily contact with and better
equipped to meet their needs. Now isn't that something worth pursuing?So, if you are ready to improve your listening skills, first take on board
that listening isn't something you do but who you are. By this I mean,
how genuinely interested in others are you? If you are only looking to be
heard, have no real desire to take on board another's point of view and
only want your own interests taken care of, you will reap resistance from
others. So if you want to be heard ensure you take the time to listen as
well!Secondly, check your body position. We might say we are listening with
our ears but our body position sends out a non-verbal message as to
whether we are fully engaged. Having a correct body position helps us
to retain what is being said, so adopt a good attentive posture by:Ensuring you are facing the person when you are talking to them, don't
sit facing away or walk into another room saying you can still hear them!If seated, sit comfortable and lean forward at times to show that you are
interested.Use hand gestures, smiles, nods and eye contact to let the other person
know you are listening.Thirdly, don't cut in half way through their conversation, attempt to finish
what they are saying or jump straight in with your response. Check for
clarification first, summarising helps ensure that you have gained all the
facts!Fifth, be assertive! If now is really an impossible time to talk then let the
other person know! Book a time when you can both sit down
uninterrupted, you will be appreciated for your honesty far more then
showing distraction!Six, use open-ended questions, by this I mean questions that invite the
other person to share more, rather than issue a yes or no response. For
example:Open ended: What could you do instead? What do you think would
happen if? Is there another way of?
Closed: Is this the right way to do this? Are you all right? Do you want to
do that?Seven, don't be quick to give advice unless it is asked for. Learn to be
comfortable with just being there, asking good questions and getting to
know the heart of another individual!Being listened to increases self worth because it sends out a message
to the other person they are worth the time and are significant.Now that's a sure way of winning people!Joanne is a qualifired Life Skills Coach, Counselor and Facilitator in
Weight Managment offering group coaching and individual support to
women. Though her emphasis is on supporting women in hurtful
relationships, her life skills services are for all women and include
Career Development and Weight Management. Her on line services at
http://www.donnaintera.net also offer free sign up to
devotionals and articles to help you gain the tools to over come your
problems including workshops and coaching to women who want to
develop their full potential.Sign up today and begin living your life free, inspired and
empowered!
Keyword : listening, lifeskills, building relationships,
Success Through The Eyes Of A Child
Author : Barbara White
Adults, with eyes to see, can learn so much about success in life from children.When a baby is born, it has instinctively in it everything needed to succeed in life. A child is like a fresh piece of canvas, ready to become a unique contribution to the world. A child has had less exposure to adult conditioning with regards to behaviour and expectations. Every child has the seeds of success for life within them. By observing children being children, adults can re-learn principles of success that have been buried by their adult world.As I was driving home last week, I noticed a little boy and his mother by the side of the road. They had stopped walking and the mother was adjusting a toy crossbow to fit more comfortably over the boy's shoulder. I realized that at that moment in the heart and mind of that small boy, he was not on a sidewalk by a busy road. Perhaps he was hunting in a forest, or was an intrepid explorer of the unknown, ready to pull out his bow and arrows at the slightest hint of danger. In his imagination he was a hero, confident, skilled, and brave. He was alert, prepared, with the expectation of overcoming danger or threat with his skill and swift reflexes.For a child involved in imaginative play, there is very little distinction between fantasy and reality. Children live and play out their dreams totally in the moment.There are many principles of success that can be learned by looking through the eyes of a child. Children's eyes see with clarity and perception and reflect the reality of who they are. Children are uncluttered by training, brainwashing, and by living according to the unwritten rules and etiquette that have assailed the adult mind. For a child life has limitless possibilities that have not been squashed by logic, common sense, or limiting expectations that become part of the adult mind.What principle of success can be drawn from the little boy with his bow and arrow?One of the most powerful and yet unused principles of success is the process of visualization. Visualization is the act of creating compelling and vivid pictures in your mind. This is just what the little boy was doing. He was "that hero"; he acted like him, dressed like him, and could picture himself in another time and another place. For him, it seemed like reality. This is a spontaneous, natural process for a child.Researchers have found that visualization accelerates achievement in powerful ways. It has been proved by research that when performing any task in life the brain uses the same identical processes that it would if you were only vividly visualizing that activity. The brain sees no difference at all between visualizing something and actually doing it.This principle also is applicable when a person is learning something new. Visualization makes the brain achieve more. In a study by researchers at Harvard University, it was found that students who visualized in advance were able to perform tasks with nearly 100 percent accuracy. Students who performed tasks without using visualization only achieved 55 percent accuracy.Visualization is frequently used by Olympic and professional athletes to improve performance.
Jack Nicklaus, a legend in the golfing world, once described how he uses visualization. "I never hit a shot, not even in practice, without having a very sharp in-focus picture of it in my head. It's like a color movie. First I "see" where I want it to finish, nice and white and sitting high on the bright green grass. Then the scene quickly changes, and I "see" the ball going there: its path, trajectory, and shape, even its behaviour on landing. Then there's a sort of fade out, and the next scene shows me making the kind of swing that will turn the previous images into reality." The results of the power of visualization for Jack Nicklaus are convincing: he has won over 100 tournaments earning over 5.7 million in the process.For a child a high proportion of time is spent in visualization. Adults may say, "He's only playing" and not see the potential power for success that the child is practicing. Visualization is a process that is naturally strong in the learning and formative years of the child. Research now confirms that visualization activates the creative powers of the subconscious mind. It focuses the brain by programming its reticular activating system (RAS) to notice available resources that were always there but previously unnoticed. Visualization, incredibly, also magnetizes and attracts you to the people, resources, and opportunities you need to achieve your goal.Next time you see children playing, pause to watch visualization in its purest form. What can you learn and apply to your own life to accelerate and achieve greater success using the principle of visualization?Barbara White has over twenty years experience in educational leadership and teaching, as well as being a parent of three teenagers.
Barbara is now President of Beyond Better Development, which specializes in
motivation and training in interpersonal skills.For more articles about
success visit her
website http://www.livingbeyondbetter.com
Adults, with eyes to see, can learn so much about success in life from children.When a baby is born, it has instinctively in it everything needed to succeed in life. A child is like a fresh piece of canvas, ready to become a unique contribution to the world. A child has had less exposure to adult conditioning with regards to behaviour and expectations. Every child has the seeds of success for life within them. By observing children being children, adults can re-learn principles of success that have been buried by their adult world.As I was driving home last week, I noticed a little boy and his mother by the side of the road. They had stopped walking and the mother was adjusting a toy crossbow to fit more comfortably over the boy's shoulder. I realized that at that moment in the heart and mind of that small boy, he was not on a sidewalk by a busy road. Perhaps he was hunting in a forest, or was an intrepid explorer of the unknown, ready to pull out his bow and arrows at the slightest hint of danger. In his imagination he was a hero, confident, skilled, and brave. He was alert, prepared, with the expectation of overcoming danger or threat with his skill and swift reflexes.For a child involved in imaginative play, there is very little distinction between fantasy and reality. Children live and play out their dreams totally in the moment.There are many principles of success that can be learned by looking through the eyes of a child. Children's eyes see with clarity and perception and reflect the reality of who they are. Children are uncluttered by training, brainwashing, and by living according to the unwritten rules and etiquette that have assailed the adult mind. For a child life has limitless possibilities that have not been squashed by logic, common sense, or limiting expectations that become part of the adult mind.What principle of success can be drawn from the little boy with his bow and arrow?One of the most powerful and yet unused principles of success is the process of visualization. Visualization is the act of creating compelling and vivid pictures in your mind. This is just what the little boy was doing. He was "that hero"; he acted like him, dressed like him, and could picture himself in another time and another place. For him, it seemed like reality. This is a spontaneous, natural process for a child.Researchers have found that visualization accelerates achievement in powerful ways. It has been proved by research that when performing any task in life the brain uses the same identical processes that it would if you were only vividly visualizing that activity. The brain sees no difference at all between visualizing something and actually doing it.This principle also is applicable when a person is learning something new. Visualization makes the brain achieve more. In a study by researchers at Harvard University, it was found that students who visualized in advance were able to perform tasks with nearly 100 percent accuracy. Students who performed tasks without using visualization only achieved 55 percent accuracy.Visualization is frequently used by Olympic and professional athletes to improve performance.
Jack Nicklaus, a legend in the golfing world, once described how he uses visualization. "I never hit a shot, not even in practice, without having a very sharp in-focus picture of it in my head. It's like a color movie. First I "see" where I want it to finish, nice and white and sitting high on the bright green grass. Then the scene quickly changes, and I "see" the ball going there: its path, trajectory, and shape, even its behaviour on landing. Then there's a sort of fade out, and the next scene shows me making the kind of swing that will turn the previous images into reality." The results of the power of visualization for Jack Nicklaus are convincing: he has won over 100 tournaments earning over 5.7 million in the process.For a child a high proportion of time is spent in visualization. Adults may say, "He's only playing" and not see the potential power for success that the child is practicing. Visualization is a process that is naturally strong in the learning and formative years of the child. Research now confirms that visualization activates the creative powers of the subconscious mind. It focuses the brain by programming its reticular activating system (RAS) to notice available resources that were always there but previously unnoticed. Visualization, incredibly, also magnetizes and attracts you to the people, resources, and opportunities you need to achieve your goal.Next time you see children playing, pause to watch visualization in its purest form. What can you learn and apply to your own life to accelerate and achieve greater success using the principle of visualization?Barbara White has over twenty years experience in educational leadership and teaching, as well as being a parent of three teenagers.
Barbara is now President of Beyond Better Development, which specializes in
motivation and training in interpersonal skills.For more articles about
success visit her
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and her Blog at http://www.accesssuccess.blogspot.com
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The 7 Keys To Astonishing Success
Author : Saleem Rana
Here are seven essential keys to success. Use these ideas to find ways to stretch your beliefs about what is possible. Break free of self-imposed limits. Follow these principles and you will realize your dream.The first key is self-confidence. Choose to be self-confident. Believe in your dream, in the evidence of things not seen. Grasp the big picture and color in the details as you go along.The second key is persistence. Choose to be persistent. When things go wrong, as they inevitably will, persist. Don't turn back when you hit an obstacle, go over, under, around, or through it.Persist in the face of severe setbacks. These setbacks may be enough to dissuade anyone. You can even back down without losing face. But don't. Persist even when you can't think of a single reason why you should carry on. In any endeavor there comes a dark night, when all seems lost, when distractions seem rampant, when your dream does not seem significant anymore. Just persist through it all, and you will see, when you're on the other side, that it was all a test of your mettle.The third key is purpose. Choose to act with purpose. Start out with a purpose and when things get difficult, hold on to your purpose. Let your purpose empower creative ideas and breakthroughs. Set yourself up with a big goal, something beyond your current reach. Your goal should excite and scare you. It should be something that magnifies the value of your life when you achieve it. It should be so big that when it is accomplished your life will never be the same again.Before you meet this goal, set out to achieve smaller ones. Meet one sub-goal after another—-relentlessly. Don't display aimlessness. Don't slip into helplessness. Hold to your purpose and creative ideas will move you from one step to the next. Never allow yourself to feel that you are "going nowhere."The fourth key is recognizing that success is based on the law of averages. Choose to play the battle of averages. It doesn't matter how many times you fail; you just need that one success to break through to a new level. For example, it doesn't matter if you get turned down by a number of employers; you just need one job to be employed. Success is not all of one piece. You will not succeed every day. Often it may seem that you are not able to succeed at all. But behind every obstacle there is a way around.The fifth key is the willingness to pay the price of success. Choose to pay the price of success. When you choose to be successful, there is a price that is required. It may be risk-taking, money, time, effort, anxiety. Be willing to pay the price before you even start. You must be willing to rely on speculation. You must be willing to expand your resources. You must be willing to pay the price of success by taking on risk and by working smart to make those risks pay off.The sixth key is to enjoy the experience. Choose to enjoy the experience. Any new undertaking is an adventure. Immerse yourself in the movie of your own life; enjoy the twists and turns of the plot. Since you are both interested and involved in the venture, enthusiastically commit to resolving whatever issues arise.The seventh key is to be willing to be original. Choose to be original. Create ideas from scratch. Sometimes there really are no other successful models you can imitate. Even if your idea is not new, try and find a new angle to it; make your idea special, exceptional in some way.Resource BoxSaleem Rana got his Masters degree in psychotherapy from California Lutheran University. His articles on the internet have inspired over ten thousand people from around the world. Discover how to create a remarkable lifeCopyright 2004 Saleem Rana. Please feel free to pass this
article on to your friends, or use it in your ezine or
newsletter. It's a shareware article.
Keyword : self-confidence, original, purpose, persistence, setbacks, price of success, successful, success
Here are seven essential keys to success. Use these ideas to find ways to stretch your beliefs about what is possible. Break free of self-imposed limits. Follow these principles and you will realize your dream.The first key is self-confidence. Choose to be self-confident. Believe in your dream, in the evidence of things not seen. Grasp the big picture and color in the details as you go along.The second key is persistence. Choose to be persistent. When things go wrong, as they inevitably will, persist. Don't turn back when you hit an obstacle, go over, under, around, or through it.Persist in the face of severe setbacks. These setbacks may be enough to dissuade anyone. You can even back down without losing face. But don't. Persist even when you can't think of a single reason why you should carry on. In any endeavor there comes a dark night, when all seems lost, when distractions seem rampant, when your dream does not seem significant anymore. Just persist through it all, and you will see, when you're on the other side, that it was all a test of your mettle.The third key is purpose. Choose to act with purpose. Start out with a purpose and when things get difficult, hold on to your purpose. Let your purpose empower creative ideas and breakthroughs. Set yourself up with a big goal, something beyond your current reach. Your goal should excite and scare you. It should be something that magnifies the value of your life when you achieve it. It should be so big that when it is accomplished your life will never be the same again.Before you meet this goal, set out to achieve smaller ones. Meet one sub-goal after another—-relentlessly. Don't display aimlessness. Don't slip into helplessness. Hold to your purpose and creative ideas will move you from one step to the next. Never allow yourself to feel that you are "going nowhere."The fourth key is recognizing that success is based on the law of averages. Choose to play the battle of averages. It doesn't matter how many times you fail; you just need that one success to break through to a new level. For example, it doesn't matter if you get turned down by a number of employers; you just need one job to be employed. Success is not all of one piece. You will not succeed every day. Often it may seem that you are not able to succeed at all. But behind every obstacle there is a way around.The fifth key is the willingness to pay the price of success. Choose to pay the price of success. When you choose to be successful, there is a price that is required. It may be risk-taking, money, time, effort, anxiety. Be willing to pay the price before you even start. You must be willing to rely on speculation. You must be willing to expand your resources. You must be willing to pay the price of success by taking on risk and by working smart to make those risks pay off.The sixth key is to enjoy the experience. Choose to enjoy the experience. Any new undertaking is an adventure. Immerse yourself in the movie of your own life; enjoy the twists and turns of the plot. Since you are both interested and involved in the venture, enthusiastically commit to resolving whatever issues arise.The seventh key is to be willing to be original. Choose to be original. Create ideas from scratch. Sometimes there really are no other successful models you can imitate. Even if your idea is not new, try and find a new angle to it; make your idea special, exceptional in some way.Resource BoxSaleem Rana got his Masters degree in psychotherapy from California Lutheran University. His articles on the internet have inspired over ten thousand people from around the world. Discover how to create a remarkable lifeCopyright 2004 Saleem Rana. Please feel free to pass this
article on to your friends, or use it in your ezine or
newsletter. It's a shareware article.
Keyword : self-confidence, original, purpose, persistence, setbacks, price of success, successful, success
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