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A few years ago I happened upon a book by James Allen called “As a Man Thinketh”. It’s a very short book (only 18 pages), written around 1902, but apart from Eckhart Tolle’s ‘Power of Now’ it would have to be one of the most important books that I have…
Athletes today are becoming more and more gifted. With all the scientific studying going on to improve athletic performance it is really easy to make sure you are doing everything right to increase maximum gains quickly. Speed exercises, Speed and Agility drills, weight lifting, conditioning are all a very important…
Technology has made life so much more convenient in so many ways, but its effect on our written communication skills depends on the individual. It’s great to be able to get a text message to someone in record time using the new short-hand of a single letter or digit representing…
So we all know that it’s good to listen, but do you know why effective listening can make the difference between getting your way and not getting what you want? There are two main reasons – two very specific and powerful benefits you can gain if you practice listening effectively.…
I’m going to share with you a very simple exercise to improve communication skills for speaking with people in person – without embarrassment. This is a way of improving your ability to communicate face-to-face with someone, without practicing on a real person until you feel completely ready and comfortable. It…
The subconscious mind is the most powerful tool (and weapon) you have, and learning to use subconscious mind power to achieve your goals can mean the difference between success and failure in many aspects of your life. It can affect everything from physical health to financial status; from personal relationships…
The simple answer to the question “What is effective communication?” is: It’s what gets you the result you want. So it depends on the situation, the method of communication (face-to-face, over the phone or written for example), and what the result is that you want. Effective communication in asking someone…
Most of us are generally unaware of what we look like when interacting with others, so here are 3 of the top body language tips that will help you to put across the image you want to give. I remember going to a performance of a play a friend of…
Dear Readers,
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to “be and/or have it all?” No, I am not talking about having good looks or material things (sometimes these are not a matter of choice or opportunity but a matter of heredity or a good trust fund; plus, truly…
Confidence affects not only the way we feel and the way others see us, it also affects our decisions, so learning how to improve confidence can change your life by changing your choices. Confident people are more likely to make decisions that benefit them, than those who lack confidence, they’re…
*warning to readers*
Due to some graphic content of the following story/article readers discretion is strongly advised
Please know that this is NOT a made up story this is true.
Based on real facts not fiction. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Troubled Woman
As I stood there looking down at this girl who…
KISS – ‘keep it simple and straightforward’ or ‘keep it simple, stupid!’ as you prefer... I remember I learned to apply this principle in solving management problems. But it is valid for a lot of other things, like communicating with people and day to day life issues.
Lately, we feel…
First of all, you never lose everything. You can lose a part of what had been your life before; let’s say you lost the house you lived in, or a marriage, or a relationship, or someone loved, or a big amount of money, or a promotion, or a job, or…
After spending the past 7 years of my life working in the rental and retail industry, I suddenly find myself jobless. I was fired from my position of Assistant Manager and have mixed emotion to the timing of it, but also feel this could be a personal calling for me.…
There are so many people throughout the world who are completely and totally dissatisfied with life. Most of the time, people are unhappy because they are lacking; either we don’t have enough money, love, friends, time etc. We never really stop to ask ourselves why or better yet “what can…
It is an accepted fact that positive thinking leads to success, whereas the opposite is almost a guarantee of failure. There is also much evidence that positive thinking contributes to good health, a boosted immune system and can even make the difference in surviving or expiring when a serious illness…
It's a question that has been asked by many throughout all of recorded human history, "What is the meaning of life?" Many people have regarded this question as a mystery. Others simply claim that no one knows, or that it can't be known. This article will not only give a…
Many of us wonder what would be the way of self improvement. We all, without exceptions, have the improved "picture" of ourselves in our mind. Somehow it seems that is out of our reach to become that person. Even though we follow some advice in a book we recently read…
When you're interested in personal growth you'll find all kinds of ways to grow. It's a popular topic now and you'll find a wide variety of materials available to you, both online and offline. Picking something and learning from it, and applying what you learn, is how to start relying…
Many people tend to focus on putting up a website to earn income from the internet. They seem to think that as long as they have a website they are going to make big bucks. And when they do not earn a dime they become disillusioned. Some people are lucky…
How about that worrying feeling?
The sun sets, the darkness encroaches, the time of worry draws nigh, the mind of some prepare for the dangers, that manifest themselves with the night. The darkness is a time of dread, insomniacs prepare for a night of worries. What is it about the…
STEPS TO HELP YOU STAY FOCUSED
This is a topic that's on everyone's mind, whether in business or their personal life. How can I stay focused? How can I take care of the numerous demands on my intellect, spirit, mind, energy and by the way, physical body? Most of all,…
Don’t let perfection get in the way of being good. No one is perfect. But it takes time to even get close to that unrealistic goal. Learning from mistakes is major asset for success. Either your mistakes or the mishaps of another, there is always a message behind the madness.…
This article is all about each person creating safe places in his or her life. It's an important thing to think about and more importantly, it is do-able. There is no joy in continually finding yourself in places that feel unsafe to you or around people who make you feel…
We live in a very cruel and hateful world. I think I have said that before. Most of us do not intentionally try to say or do anything to hurt anyone we either love, care about, or meet walking down the street. The more hurt and pain you are exposed…
Some Insider Advice from Personal Experience About Tiny House Living: I have spent a lot of time praising tiny houses, showering them with flowery adjectives and sunshiny feelings so today I wanted to tell a little bit about the not so sparkly side of tiny living. I just wanted to…
“Ill health is no more or less than a state of being out of balance with the soul’s desires to creatively express itself in the physical world”.
I stopped reading and stared in thought at nothing but the internal ponderings of my mind. That statement is profound, interesting and perhaps…
The online Dictionary state Ambition as: - “An earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment”.
“Greed means avid desire for gain or wealth, intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power (unless some…
The Robin Sharma quote, “Your I can is more important than your IQ” is best illustrated by this simple fact:
Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but nobody told the bumble bee that so it just goes around its daily business the quickest way it knows. Flying!
That…
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