Average Sucks!

The very first "motivational speaker" I heard as an adult was a gentleman named Mort Utley. I experienced his speech in May of 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the end of a week of Sales School with the Southwestern Company. I was 19 years old and had just finished my... Read More

Five Tips for Perfect Transition Decisions

You're considering a new career, new place to live or new business, retirement, or any other move. You ask, "Will I be happy?" If you remember the old, old song, "What will be" may not be the answer you're looking for.There are no one-size-fits-all guidelines, but there are five questions... Read More

What Am I Going To Do With The Rest Of My Life?

Unexpected life changes. Anticipated transitions. Long, sleepless nights. What do these three things have in common? The ability to provoke one of the most haunting questions in the library of human introspectives: "What on earth am I going to do with the rest of my life?" While I can't pretend... Read More

Make The Second Half The Best Half

Something happens when you come to the intersection called mid-life; you can look back in retrospect and see your life from an entirely different context. For many this mid-life review brings about a sense of urgency that ignites what is formally called "the mid-life crisis". It's where we... Read More

Life Versus Lifestyle

There is a difference but what constitutes a life and what constitutes a lifestyle is pretty ambiguous. One thing that seems pretty clear to me is the lifestyle is observable while a life can have many internal aspects to it. A lifestyle can include people, material things, environments, how... Read More

The One-Two Punch for Success: Authenticity and Alignment

Have you ever felt as if you are beating your head against a wall? You repeatedly try to reach a goal but you never seem to achieve it. Instead you are struggling rather than moving forward and achieving your goals with grace and ease. You are not alone. The struggle... Read More

The Reasons Why We Fear Success

In the book, The SHOCKwealth System?, it is discussed that there are four fears that must be overcome in order to experience true success. One of those fears is the fear of success itself. The Fear Of Success is the self-sabotaging fear. Have you ever come close to actualizing a... Read More

The Gravitational Pull of ANTs, WORMS & FEARS

What is an ANT? An ANT is an acronym for Automatic Negative Thoughts. What is a WORM? A WORM is a metaphor for deep-seated, unconscious beliefs that lye dormant in our consciousness analogous to a computer virus that only activates when a certain button is pushed on our keyboard.... Read More

Control Your Fear Before It Controls You

"Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. It highlights the courage of the participants to engage inthe most fearsome and disgusting acts. Most of the contestants are willing to sacrifice theirdignity for the sake of the prize money. So what doesthat imply? It implies that with the... Read More

Live Your Life To The Fullest

Do you sometimes feel that you're living a boring life? Youjust can't seem to find anything exciting. You wake up in the morning, then do the same old rituals. You go to the office or to school. You meet the same people,do the same job, travel the same road,... Read More

How To Use The Past, Future, And Present In Attaining Success

Did you know that your past, present, and future can affectdirectly or indirectly your outlook in life? THE PAST Have you ever done something that is so regrettable you couldn'tforgive yourself? Have you ever made a mistake that up to the present time you're still blaming yourself? Are... Read More

Creating A Life You Love

Imagine that right now, right here, today? there is within your grasp not one but several opportunities to redesign specific aspects of your life so that the sum total is a life you absolutely love. Then imagine that the only thing standing between you and your opportunities is a closed... Read More

Wait, Thats Not on the Map

Back from my amazing summer excursion, a month long drive through Spain! Well, I mean, I didn't do any of the driving, my partner did. See, I only know how to drive an automatic and since we have a stick here in Belgium, my partner kindly agreed to do all... Read More

Self-Improvement Secrets

* Perfectionism is a time waster.Strive for excellence on important issues and ordinary best for everyday tasks. Do not waste your time on needless details.* Be flexible.Organize things the way they work for you. The principle of organizing is to be able to find what you want when you want... Read More

Vision -- What Are You Doing Today Towards Achieving Your Vision?

Every man who accomplishes things sees first in his mind what he wishes to do. He puts away all doubt. It makes no difference how small or how large the thing you want to do may be; if you have an unlimited confidence in your ability to do it, you... Read More

Tools for Constructing the Road to Success

Too many times in the pursuit of our dreams, we loose sight of the total picture and instead settle on a small piece of it. A job, any job, whether it is in the conventional job market or any one of a number of work from home ventures all require... Read More

Job and Life Rules to Follow

Decide which game to play. Is winning that important all of the time? Jump in, ready or not. Take risks, you may not be able to tomorrow. Keep on truckin'. You know the highway, keep up with the flow. Grab opportunities. Can you recognize one or are you... Read More

Three Key Behaviors That Determine Our Success

Success is a journey and along the way we need to correct our course by unlearning the behavior that derails us and invite in a new behavior to continue our success. If you feel you want to change your success, take a measure of your current key behaviors.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Listening ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Listening... Read More

Five Formulas for Committing to Success!

1. Clear vision + Intention + Purpose + Focus = Success! A vision is many things: the original blueprint of the successful outcome you desire, a thought picture turned into visual action, a full expression of you! If you are given a vision, then it is within... Read More

The 2-Word Phrase That Conquers Adversity and Breaks Through Obstacles

"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. . . . You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. " Walt(er) Elias Disney (1901-66)American animator, showman,... Read More

The 7 Ultimate Laws Of Success

There are certain laws that when obeyed will bring great success to the people who practice them. These are the 7 Ultimate Laws Of Success. These laws are universal laws that operate whether or not one believes in them. To achieve success, you will need to know and obey these... Read More

Scientific Discovery Reveals How You Can Live Better Forever

If you are not experiencing perfect, harmonious, pressure-free life experiences right now, it is because there are some unresolved problems in your world that are preventing it from happening. Simple logic compels the conclusion that if you could somehow resolve these problems, harmony would be restored.It would seem that everybody... Read More

The Secret Behind All Great Masterpieces: Lessons Learned!

The ten-year period which followed the stock market crash of October 1929 is referred to as the Great Depression. This time frame is considered to be the worst and most difficult of Modern American History by business historians. Unemployment was as high as 27% among White Americans and reached 60%... Read More

A Field of Multiple Opportunity

Opportunity is all around us and has many facets, but it's not always obvious.It hides behind the same appearance that everyone else sees, but it reveals itself depending on who you are.Even though everyone sees the same appearance, different people recognize different aspects of opportunity.What you see depends on the... Read More

A Simple Idea from a Billionaire

It's simple and powerful.The philosophy of successful people is often easy to understand.The more I look at how successful people got that way, the more I realize how straightforward they think.For example, consider these comments from Mark Cuban, billionaire, mercurial owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and star of the reality... Read More

Hip-Hop, Michael Phelps, and Peak Performance

I am unashamed to copy the peak performance techniques of peak performers.Since "imitation is the highest form of flattery," I am pleased to flatter one whose success I admire.After all, I am after the success. Originality is great, but reaching my goal is the issue.However, there are limits.Olympic champion swimmer... Read More

Practical Nine-Step Guide to Max Productivity

Step 1: List all the business activities that you complete (regularly or not). Examples: phone calls, meetings, paperwork, projects, sales, follow-up procedures, writing, learning/researching, web site design, delivering core services (substitute name), etc. Yes, this might seem time consuming. You will need to trust in this process and wait for... Read More

Techniques to Help e-Learning

e-Learning is doubling yearly. Classes, e-courses, e-books on how-to and what-to appear by the thousands online weekly. In-person seminars and workshops are limited to location and access. e-Learning allows easy access, creation, and international distribution to a whole new world of experiences -- negative and positive. Avid learners now feel... Read More

Three Gratifying Ways To Add Abundance To Your Life

Abundance is intangible, spiritual and attracts energy. To attract this type of energy you need to define it, for when you name it, you can claim it. Your definition of abundance is as personal as your DNA. Abundance is the same feeling you have when all the toothpaste is... Read More

How To Acheive Your Full Potential

If you want to make more of your talents - live up to your full potential - you have to learn to use them. You have the power to change your habits - to acquire new skills and fully use the skills you now have. You can improve your performance,... Read More

The Core Curriculum Of A Wonderful Life

An acquaintance of mine once lamented that she was utterly frustrated with her lack of progress toward her dreams, given her age. According to her outlook, if you hadn't made it by then, you weren't anywhere near as likely to do so afterwards. A very late bloomer indeed, she ranted,... Read More

How To Reverse Engineer Your Success

The best and fastest way to learn how to make moneyon the Internet is to buy the marketing books ofsuccessful web marketers. You can find a selection ofmarketing books at these sites:http://www.ebooksnbytes.com http://www.freezineweb.com/mktg-books.html http://www.free-ebooks.net/ http://www.ebookdirectory.com/But there's also another way: study their web sitesand reverse engineer their success.The great thing about... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Review and Refine

Periodically re-check and refine (or redefine) your goals It's no use struggling to meet a goal that, by the time you get there, no longer fits in with your life. During obvious stopping spots along the way (say, every 10 lbs on a weight loss goal, or when you've saved... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Visualize Success

Visualize success, and what you'll do to reward yourself A goal envisioned is a goal half completed. Most people find it difficult if not impossible to expend large amounts of energy on something that they can't "see" as existing in their reality. Creating that vision before starting out on your... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Measure Twice, Cut Once

Measure twice, cut once Just as in carpentry, making sure that your decisions are based on sound data is essential to reaching your goals. Ensure that you know precisely what is going to be required to make your dreams come true, and that you meet these criteria and are capable... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Progressive Goal Party

Hold a "progressive" goal party If you have a group of friends with the same goal who live in close proximity (or who can meet up comfortably in a third-party establishment), get them involved in a progressive goal party. The idea is to meet at one location, where you all... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Delegate Your Life

Delegate your life If you're having problems finding the time or energy to handle your everyday activities, let alone getting to your goal, "hire out" the other stuff in your life to clear up mental and physical energy for the sole purpose of reaching your goal. Assign distractions that don't... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Get Professional Help

Get professional help There's no rule that says you have to do it all yourself. There is a whole world of people outside your door (and maybe even in your house) who are capable of tackling parts of your project that you can't handle, or don't have the time for.... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Bring In The Big Guns

Bring in the big guns People love to be needed, and love to be thought of as a leader in their field even more. If you could use a hand reaching a goal, ask around until you find someone in the field who seems universally respected and on the ball.... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Creative Multi-Tasking

Multi-task goal-completion work with everyday, "have to" activities If you need to lose weight, don't take the dogs for a leisurely stroll - jog or power-walk them. Use the time you spend waiting at various appointments for catching up on trade reading or creating the materials/writing the outline for your... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Aim For The Impossible

Choose "impossible" goals When faced with a hard-to-reach goal, your best strategy may be to shoot even higher. Like aiming a punch or a kick "beyond" the target, aiming impossibly high will at least get you where you need to be, and will quite likely create a vacuum-like momentum that... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Temp Your Way To The Top

Temp your way to the top Want to take the test for a software certification, but feeling a bit rusty? Need to brush up on your mechanic skills before tackling the full rebuild of that gas-and-oil-guzzler staining up your driveway? Or perhaps you need to re-enter the networking circle of... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Get Your Act Together

Get your act together Make sure that you have all the equipment, tools, resources, clothes and attitude you need to successfully reach your goal - before you start in on it. Nothing spoils a motivated mood faster than having to drop everything to find a pair of well-hidden tin snips,... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Start A Round Robin

Start a "round robin" goal letter with others who need a little motivation and accountability If you know a few people who are working on projects of their own (and lets face it, how many people do you know who aren't) ask them if they'd be interested in starting a... Read More

Reach Your Goals - The Fine Art Of The End Run

Perfect the fine art of the end run From time to time, the path to your goals is going to run smack into someone else's version of reality, which they may not be happy to have you "play through." In these cases, shift your direction of movement off-road and work... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Using Eastern Wisdom

Take a page from Eastern wisdom Meditation, martial arts that focus on disciplining the mind as well as the body, and chi-releasing massage and yoga can all help you reach your goals by clearing your mind, teaching you how to block out distractions, and showing you how to deal effectively... Read More

Reach Your Goals - A Higher Purpose

Find a higher reason to reach your goal than just the goal itself I need to be mentally sharp, physically and emotionally alert, and spiritually on top of things in order to do a good job for my clients. Knowing that none of these are possible without good physical fitness,... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Create A Nurturing Environment

Create an environment that is so inspiring and nurturing that it does half the work for you When your work and living space are cluttered and dirty, when dishes are piled up in the sink or when your wardrobe is uninspiring, energy that you need to meet your goals will... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Step Into Your Own Truth

Create a truth and step into it There is a saying in self-help circles that states, "Your mind can't take a joke." What this means is that whatever you believe to be true is true, at least as far as your mind is concerned. One dramatic example of this is... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Never Settle For What You Can Currently Imagine

Never settle for what you can currently imagine You are a captive of your own imagination. In other words, your wildest dreams form the outer limit of what you believe to be achievable. However, there are many people who are living lives, doing things, and creating realities that are so... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Believe In Your Own Divine Nature

Believe in your own Divine nature Despite the varying religious backgrounds that the world offers, all religions have one thing in common - a belief that their deity ordains each person's existence here on earth, usually through direct assistance in the birth process by the creation and gifting of a... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Make A Game Out Of It

Make a game out of reaching your goals Go to a yard sale and pick up a cheap board game, if you don't have any "throw away" games at home. Sit down and brainstorm a way to transform the game into goal-completion fun. Use contact paper to cover the old... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Friendly Competition

Friendly competition Get together with a group of like-minded friends who are committed to reaching the same, or similar, goals. Brainstorm ways to "compete" in reaching those goals, decide on the timing and logistics of regular "check-in" meetings and perhaps set up a system of rewards. Example: A group... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Create A Soundtrack

Choose a personal theme song and soundtrack that stirs you and refocuses you on your goal What would a superhero be without theme music? And what about those soundtracks used in the movies to make sure that those of us in the audience are either gripping our seats or bawling... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Have A Theraputic Meltdown

Have a therapeutic meltdown It's crunch time: you're two days behind and the deadline's looming, your dog just ate your last clean hard copy of that oh-so-vital data and the helpful people at your computer company's customer service seem to have left the building - while you're stuck on hold... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Use Your Holidays

Use birthdays and other gift-giving holidays to help reach your goals Suggest to friends and family that for your birthday, Christmas, Hanukah, etc., you would much rather receive goal-related gifts than a new set of bath salts or scented candles. Examples: Tuition assistance at the college you're attending to get... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Clown Around

Clown around Among the Plains Indians, heyoka, or sacred clowns, often purposely behave in strange or counter-intuitive ways, such as living their lives "backward" (riding facing the rear of the horse, drying off before bathing, etc.). They also tell tales of sadness and woe during good times and spin gleeful... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Give Yourself A Gold Star

Give yourself a gold star Remember how rewarding it was in grade school to get back an assignment with a gold star sticker or some other tangible acknowledgement of a job well done? Well you can apply the same psychological boost to your goal-based activities today! Sure, you could go... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Have A Pitch Party

Have a "Pitch Party" Invite friends and work together to haul out all the old stuff in your life that no longer works with your new direction. For example, if you have lost a substantial amount of weight, drag out all those too-big clothes, the ugly sweats you slouched around... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Throw A Success Shindig

Once you've made it...throw a Success Shindig! Of course you should celebrate your wins, but why do it in the time-honored (and boooooring) ways? Throw yourself a theme party, invite all your friends, coworkers, family - whomever you think should share in the fun - and let the good times... Read More

Reach Your Goals - Give Back

Give back Once you've achieved success, use your skills, talents, position and influence to help others. Have you finally made it famous? Volunteer to show up at benefits to draw in the crowds (and the donations). Has your artistic ability finally achieved a level that garners good prices and lauded... Read More

Tracking Success With A Goal Tracking Chart

Creating a goal tracking chart is as simple as drawing a basic grid or table. Create as many vertical columns as you have goals to include, and include a horizontal row for every sub-goal or milestone you wish to divide your goals into, plus one row on top for your... Read More

For Meeting Planners: Organizing Your Office for Less Stress and More Profit

If you discovered your speaking career depended on how organized your office was, your reaction could range from complete composure to sheer terror. Even the most successful professional speakers sometimes utter, "Some day I'm really going to get organized," but purging files, organizing computer files, tackling piles of unread journals,... Read More

Lessons from My Garden

What does "Lessons from My Garden" have to do with "getting organized? One of the things I've learned after 20+ years as an organizing consultant is that organizing has something to do with everything!Here's how organizing principles apply to the art of gardening:"Half of any job is using the right... Read More

Fallen Ladders Dont Matter

We own a home on the island of Puerto Rico nestled high in the mountains against the backdrop of the United States' only national rainforest, The Yunque. To say that the trees, faunas and wildlife are incredible is an understatement.Where we live there are only a few handful of houses... Read More

Hispanicus Economicus

Something's missing! As a Hispanic in this great country, I can walk tall knowing that our contributions to the American ideal is everyday becoming more visible.But something's missing!Recent studies show that Hispanic purchasing power continues to increase at a healthy pace. Hispanics are opening new businesses and moving into the... Read More

How to Lose Your Money, Fake Your Destiny with Great Success

Everyone talks about how to be successful through hard work and effort. Forget that! I'm going to take a different approach. I'm going to show you how to lose all your hard earned money and fake your own death (I mean destiny), and be successful at it.Step 1: Be a... Read More

Moving to the Other Side of Box

Few books have impacted my perspective on human psychologically and behavior. A little over a year ago I read a book by Dr. Martin Seligman called, "Learned Optimism". Seligman was intrigued by an experiment he had witnessed involving dogs who exhibited inexplicable behaviors. His curiosity led him to create the... Read More

Promethean Hispanic Fire

In the Greek tale of creation, a Titan (Greek god) by the name of Epimetheus is given the task of creating living creatures. He screws the job up by giving all the good DNA and survival mechanisms to the animals. When it came time to creating man he had nothing... Read More

Consuming Passions Consuming Success

The other day I went shopping at the local consumer electronics warehouse where they have everything from talking toasters to serenading telephones. I was looking for a new printer since mine had just died from a respiratory belt problem.As I shopped around I was simply amazed at how large the... Read More

Creative Destruction

This past Memorial Day weekend I decided to revisit my bookshelf to poke around and reminisce with books I'd read over the last decade. You see, I not only like to collect great books, I also date each one to remind me of when I read it. My 'invisible finger'... Read More

5 Ways To SuperSize Your Life

McDonald's does it, why shouldn't you? Life is filled with choices; why not choose to live life in a more satisfying way.1. Say Yes to Life. "Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact." -Henry JamesSaying yes to life... Read More

Discipline

I've been thinking a lot about what I believe to be the central challenge facing our clients right now, along with the rest of our society. It's not an original concept by any means, but more and more I come to believe that it is the key to unlocking every... Read More

Reading-The Best 15 minutes Youll Ever Invest

I recently was made aware of two comparative statistics that I thought you might find extremely valuable. I learned that the average American reads less than 2 books per year- one and a half to be exact, with almost two thirds of those going unfinished. On the whole, Americans have... Read More

Chinese Gooseberries and Oprah?

Oprah and Harpo Productions, consistently reap awe-inspiring progress and record-breaking profits even after 25 years. While Oprah consistently soars with stellar growth, the rest of the industry seems to stumble, tumble or even disappear. So, just what is it about Oprah that has her consistently reaping hilacious growth for more... Read More

Back-Planning For Success

Coming up with new dreams and passions can be fun, easy and inspiring - at least until you sit down and begin trying to sort out how to actually accomplish these wild goals. Suddenly, what seemed like such a clear and well-marked path takes on the aspect of an overgrown... Read More

Creating Your Own Success Support System

People who are on the same journey tend to band together, and the journey of life is no different. Throughout the Internet and in the real world, like-minded travelers have joined to form support groups, newsgroups, goal-buddy groups, chat rooms, tele-groups (using conference call telephone bridge lines) coaching groups, and... Read More

10 Keys to Designing A Personal Lifelong Learning Process

A Lifelong Learning Plan is a conscious, continuous engagement in acquiring, assimilating and applying knowledge and skills in the context of authentic, self-directed growth and challenge. It is rare for individuals to take this initiative. Most people operate on a "what they need now" plan and typically attend educational institutions... Read More

10 Simple Tips For Attaining Wealth

What with the millions of words printed every day about "How To Achieve Success," why aren't there more new millionaires.Basically, it's simply because the people reading this "How-To" information don't understand what they read, or else just don't have the drive it takes to put what they've read into action.... Read More

Your Own Worth Should be Worth Success

Read these four simple steps that reveal how to get into the habit of being persistent. The average person can easily learn and practice these all-important steps. 1. Always know exactly what you want and allow your whole being to strive, without wavering, to follow the path to... Read More

Goal Setting: Pops Proves Its Never Too Late

Pops first set the goal in high school, but when he graduated he thought he wasn't mature enough to pursue it so he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He dreamed about it as a member of the 82nd Airborne as he became an Army Ranger. Later, in the first... Read More

The Best Way to Perform the Miracle of Success

These days success is a hotly debated subject. Nevertheless, people haven't realized that the real pathway to success is an internal process. As soon as you develop the consciousness of prosperity, this energy spreads out to your exterior world, imparting the Midas touch to everything you perform.Many people have discovered... Read More

Can Anyone Become A Successful Business Person?

Can anyone become a successful businessperson? I am asked this question many times after I have given a speech on business procedures and strategies. The answer is not that simple.Before we get to the answer, let me ask you a question. Can anyone become a successful medical doctor? To become... Read More

Why Are Manhole Covers Round?

Recently I stumbled across a list of Microsoft Interview questions and was amazed by how the questions challenged me to look beyond the ordinary. I share some of the questions for you here in the hopes that you also will recognize the spark of creativity that is required to solve... Read More

Sticktoitivity: Lessons Learned!

Walt Disney coined a special phrase for persistence and determination; he referred to it as sticktoitivity. I reflected upon this recently, because I stumbled across 20 old business cards from previous business ventures and jobs I had been associated with over the last twenty-five years. Those old business cards certainly... Read More

Success Doesnt Always Come Easy

On a raw, cold day in the European Alps, Lance Armstrong steered his bike into the sleeting snow, then stopped. His partner riding in the car behind him urged Lance to give it up for the day and return to the comfort of his shelter.But Lance Armstrong considered himself a... Read More

Change Your Thinking -- Change Your Life!

The only thing in life we have direct control over is our thoughts and our thoughts determine how we experience life.You may know of someone who has what appears to be a perfect life ... a loving family, a beautiful home, an amazing career ... but if this person is... Read More

Top 25 Success Quotations

Consider what it takes to become an undeniable success with these sincere quotations that identify the fundamental factors necessary to triumph..." Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing."-- Abraham Lincoln"God gave us two ends. One to sit on and one... Read More

You Are What You Think You Are

Think out of the box, they say. But what's a box?In the context of the discussion here the 'box' is the sub-conscious mind. More specifically box is the limitation imposed by sub-conscious mind.It is the repository of all life's experiences, memories, feelings. We have experienced the joy of being appreciated,... Read More

Creating an Action Plan

So you've bought into the idea that you need to live life on purpose. You have an intention; you have goals. You know what you want life to be like five or ten years from now. But taking that first step to make it happen is daunting. Try this.Look at... Read More

Are You Good Enough?

Several years ago, I attended a "success" seminar in northern Virginia. "Think of how you'll feel when you reach your goal. Imagine you've arrived! Feel it, smell it." I don't remember the name of the seminar nor the presenter, but I have two small pieces of wood that have locked... Read More

The Magic of Dreaming

The approach of a new year usually causes us to pause, review the year that's passing into history, recount our victories, and consider some of our nagging near misses. What went right? Where did we fall short? Then we move on, looking into the future and formulating our New Year's... Read More

Teachings of the Success Masters

Authors such as Napoleon Hill have produced a great deal of writings that form the classic success philosophy of the early 1900s. Most of this material is as applicable today as it was back then, and forms the basis of the teachings of many modern success gurus. Here is a... Read More

Fear of Success? Fear of Failure?

What's holding you back?One of my clients came to me saying he wanted to expand his business - something he had thought about for years. He described the changes he wanted to make but he had taken limited action to make those changes happen. When he talked about what he... Read More

Think Yourself To Success

-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --What are the sharpest tools in your toolkit? Is it your business website or brochure? How about your press kits or pitch letter? Often solo entrepreneurs first think of a technological tool since technology allows us to "do more with less cost". The truth... Read More

Why You Cant Budget For Success

Do you constantly find yourself saying "I can't afford it" or "It's not in my budget"?If so, when it comes to your business you need to replace those defeating words with "How can I generate the revenue that I need to invest in the success of my business?"This process is... Read More

How To Start, Survive, and Finish Your Journey To Super Success

"The more you hate, the more you love."What an ironic statement. Whoever said those words must have been drunk. The bottom line is this: It is extremely difficult to like or love something that you despise.But what can we do to solve this dilemma? What if you're trapped in an... Read More

How To Create What You Want...And Want What You Create

Something For You To Consider?How To Create What You Want ?And Want What You CreateHello!Imagine your life starting out this way.......You grew up in an emotionally and physically abusive family environment, with chaos and pain all around you. After many years of that, your mother leaves her husband and is... Read More

Decisions Can Change Your Life

To realize that you determine the outcome of your own life is not always easy, in fact, it is a hard task. All you need to do is take control of your destiny you can do this by alternating your values and start taking control. This will help you to... Read More

What is Success and How Do We Achieve It?

To be clear about what success is must be the first step to achieving success.So far, the best definition I have come across is: "Success is the completion of anything intended." In other words success is finishing what you planned to do.Even robbing a bank is a kind of success... Read More

Obstacles to Success. Why Dont I Believe In Myself and What Can I Do About It?

Why do so many of us lack belief in ourselves? How can we solve this problem and start discovering the huge power that belief in ourselves brings?Millions of people do not believe in themselves enough to achieve their dreams or goals. They give up far too soon or they even... Read More

Failures: 2 Types 7 Reasons

We experience failure directly or indirectly. Here we will come to know about the meaning and the mighty types and reasons of any failure.All failures have emotional aspects which colors the person's reaction to this failure and to the situation in which failure occurred. While personal reactions are different to... Read More

Its Your World--Own It

Hello,You are reading this article because you are one of those rare people who really want the best life possible for yourself and those you care about.A Generalization About SuccessNow, you might feel it unfair for me to describe you as "rare" when it comes to wanting the very best... Read More

Work Life Balance: Work Life a Balancing Act

Australians are loosing their laidback, carefree reputation, as we continue to work longer hours, exercise less and neglect our leisure and family time.Recent research indicates that 67 per cent of Australian professionals spend at least 20 hours a week thinking about their job when they should be relaxing, and less... Read More

The Ungiven Gift

He was pencil thin and walked with a limp. A thirteen year-old boy with huge yearning eyes who was always an unlucky patient on the children's floor of the hospital where my youngest daughter was all too often incarcerated.Curtis had sickle cell anemia, an incurable, painful and terminal disease that... Read More

The Power of Small

Routinely, I rise out of bed before the birds, and watch the sunlight flood my office every morning. See, I love this time of day! But what I don't love is being rudely rousted out of a deep sleep before my normal rise and shine time, and every day for... Read More

The Bulging Right Pocket

It was one of the worst periods of time in my life.Recently separated, I had just lost custody of my 2 daughters and was forced to vacate my newly-renovated home (with 3 days notice) that contained the well-equipped recording studio I had spent 2 years building prior to selling my... Read More

The Story of Big Jim

The power went out. Again!I looked out my second story office window and knew exactly why. I could hear the sounds throughout the morning. This crew of 4 men and 3 bucket trucks stringing power lines along the new poles they had been planting in the front and back yards... Read More

Maximizing Your Potential: Using Your Brain to Think

The Chicago Times once printed that Henry Ford was an ignoramus. Mr. Ford sued, challenging the paper to prove it.The proof was attempted in court. During the trial, Mr. Ford was asked a series of simple, general information questions, such as,* Could you name the Presidents of the United States?... Read More

How to Succeed and Never Fail

So, how can you succeed online without ever experiencing the feeling of failure?Is that possible?Let's find out...What are you currently working on? What are you trying to accomplish with your online business right now? Do you have a goal that you're trying to accomplish?Let's look at the two possibilities.When you... Read More

100 Top 2004 Secrets to Success

After all the things I have shared with you this year on what is needed to feel good about yourself, your potential, and your chances of realizing your desires, here is a quick list to review your progress. Remember, you are a success no matter what. The fact that you... Read More

The Only Option is to Succeed

With the end of the year fast approaching, now is a great time to take stock of 2004. It is likely that your company set specific goals at the beginning of the year. As you review the past year, the question that must be asked is, "Have I achieved my... Read More

Inoculate Yourself Against Negativity

Unfortunately we come into contact with negativity everyday. We can't avoid it. But we do not have to let ourselves be effected by it. So protect yourself from it.If you travel to a foreign country, where you could possible catch a serious disease such as cholera, polio or malaria. Before... Read More

Mind is the Forerunner of All States

Our lives and the circumstances we live in are largely the result of our own thoughts and beliefs. The sum total of our thoughts, if they are positive, will result in a positive life for us. The converse is just as true. If we think negatively most of the time,... Read More

How to Talk Yourself Into Success

You've tried and failed. You've watched others fall. You're wiped out, burned out, and beaten. Is there any way to turn it all around?If you're reading this, than likely you have been working very hard at realizing a goal that now seems out of reach. It does not matter whether... Read More

The Five ?P?s of Self-Employment

The entrepreneur game is filled with an amazing variety of individuals. Laid-off workers, semi-retired individuals, inspired people with unbounded enthusiasm, and, oh yes, mothers too.I can speak in the first person about the hardship of self-employment; the daughter of a sign shop owner, I still get nostalgic at a whiff... Read More

Success -Ten Winning Traits!

No surprise - winning traits are common among high achievers.Are you tired of schlepping to the beat of someone else's drum? Does the idea of being your own boss appeal to you?Are you entrepreneur material?There are ten common traits among winners and the most successful entrepreneurs.Ten Winning Traits!An Eye For... Read More

The Human Instincts

The gambling instinct is in every man or woman. All throughout the ages, people have put a bet on the winners of a cock fight a sword fight, a boxing match, a wrestling match, or any other tyupe of a fight or a match or a horse race.It has been... Read More

Success in Life and the Mystery of Focus

If you are wishy-washy and undecided about you want and go to see a very powerful person who knows exactly what he wants, he will get out of you what he is looking for since he is more focused than you.Define your aim very clearly and know exactly what you... Read More

Discovery In A Million Dollar Mistake

I have noticed that though my clients often have created a plan, many do not incorporate an understanding of themselves to execute it, and so it is not adequately customized. Unleash your ultimate success by developing a strategy that seamlessly integrates self-knowledge to increase profits and personal fulfillment. Imagine the... Read More

Freedom In Starting Over

The story that is being used to illustrate the concepts of a lesson in life excavation and renewal is inspired by actual events. As a writer one of my greatest thrills is spinning life into what I hope will be original creations that inform you.The following story is shaped by... Read More

How Top Performers Use Built-In Technology To Stay On Top

Do you ever wonder how some people consistently get what they want out of life and manage to stay on top? They seem to get the best jobs, the best raises, all the recognition -- the best life has to offer.What if you could take advantage of a very powerful,... Read More

Have You Planned Your New Years Revolutions?

Revolution:a sudden, radical, or complete change a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something a change of paradigmI can think of no better way to begin this New Year than by initiating a revolution, or perhaps several.A resolution is defined as a "firm resolve". And for... Read More

Changing Your Mind Can Be a Wrestling Match

If you've been walking this earth for any length of time, it must be pretty clear by now that if you want to make changes in your life, the first thing that needs to change is YOUR MIND! But here there's a problem - maybe a lot of problems -... Read More

Like It or Not, In This Life... The Name of the Game is Change

Most of us fear change, because - as we've all experienced - most change seems to be imposed upon us, originating outside of ourselves.The only thing that each of us can really change is OURSELVES. A rule to remember, then, is: "The only thing you can change is YOU." Therefore,... Read More

It Takes Competence to Change!

This article is about a subject that few people think of when "change" is mentioned. The topic is COMPETENCE.Just what does competence have to do with change? A lot! First we'll outline a series of very vital compentences. Then we'll evaluate their relevance.I can't discuss competence without involving the ideas... Read More

Awaken to Something New in Your Life: Conscious Change

What do we want most from life? Certainly, we all want to have POWER in our lives - the power to:· Be the best person we can be;· Do the things we'd truly like to do, in our work life, social life and spiritual life; and· Have all the things... Read More

Create Your Own Security As You Create Life Changes

Self-change is a personal phenomenon. In order to accomplish it, you'll need to have firm notions about HOW YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN SECURITY rather than relying on others to provide it for you.There are four elements to this.1. DEVELOP A BROAD OVERVIEW.Instead of sitting inside your own little workspace... Read More

My First Major Failure

Thomas Edison wrote his quote " I have not failed, I have found 10,000 ways that don't work." I believe this is somewhat close. I believe this quote. I live by this quote. Sometimes it takes a long time for me to realize that I have not given up.As a... Read More

Dare to Dream Again

Do you remember when you were a child and no dream seemed too big? Some of us thought we would walk on the moon; some dreamed of riding with Roy Rogers; others imagined stepping to the plate in a big-league game. Every one of us, when we were young, had... Read More

Winning: Defining It - Achieving It

If you ask most people whether they would like to be considered a winner or a loser in life, they would most assuredly reply that they would like to be a winner. But this begs the question, "What does it mean to win at life?" In some things it's easy... Read More

A Little Equation that Creates Big Results

The purpose of man is in action not thought - Thomas CarlyleOften people will ask me how I get so much done in my life. They wonder at how I am able to accomplish so many things. The answer is found not in what a great person I am, but... Read More

The Opportunity Clock

When I was in college, I heard someone say something that has been with me ever since. It was something that demonstrated to me a positive attitude and the choice to take something that most people dread, and change it into a motivating factor.He called the alarm clock the "opportunity... Read More

The #1 Way to Control Your Mind for Success!

People say: "One can't help one's thoughts." But one can. The control of the thinking machine is perfectly possible. And since nothing whatever happens to us outside our own brain; since nothing hurts us or gives us pleasure except within the brain, the supreme importance of being able to control... Read More

Thoughts on Successful People

I was hired to do some training for a sales team from one of the largest companies in America. There were 16 people on this team. This year their sales (for the 16 of them) will be 250 million - that's right, a quarter of a billion - dollars! Needless... Read More

Effective Strategies for Stopping Procrastination

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... Read More

Unlock Your Potential Through Self-Awareness

Signs of DiscontentYou don't need a degree in psychology to know when you're off-track, but sometimes it creeps up on you. It can seem like you wake up one day and realize that things are not right. These are a few of the signs:? You don't want to get out... Read More

Keeping Your Mind Tuned for Success

Absolutely no one can underestimate the power of the mind and its role in our success! It is imperative to keep our minds right and on the right track if we are to achieve balanced success in our career, finances, health, emotions, relationships and spiritual lives.The analogy I would like... Read More

True Success is Generous

"Write checks on a regular basis to those who you want to bless, not those who you owe. Be generous. If you are thinking of one amount, raise it a bit. They'll be glad now. You'll be glad now and later." Chris Widener in the ABC's of Success.There are two... Read More

Bring on the Boosters!

Nobody becomes a success alone, period. There is no such person who is "self made." I know this because I have regularly involved myself with some of America's most successful people and as I listen to their stories I realize that all of them have had what I call their... Read More

Success Lessons I Learned From My Single Mom

I was at a dinner party the other night when someone posed this question: Who has influenced your life the most? I thought for a moment and said what no one else said, "My mother."You see, when I was four, my dad died. At the time, it seemed like we... Read More

Seven Character Traits of Successful People

1. They are hard working. There is no such thing as easy money. Success takes hard work and people who are willing to do it.2. They are honest. Those who are successful long-term are the honest ones. Dishonest people may get the first sale, but honest people will get all... Read More

The Arenas of Success

"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... Read More

Just Dont Do It

Sometimes success is found through the things that you don't do. Here are some ideas for what we shouldn't do.Don't say "I can't." There are two words that we don't allow in the Widener household - I can't. The fact is that most of what we say that we can't... Read More

K.O.R.E. Elements of Success

I want to focus our thoughts on each of these four elements of success. While these were originally written for a business audience, the principles can be easily translated to cover yourself or any group or organization you belong to.Knowledge.Before one begins down the road of success, they need knowledge.... Read More

What is Success?

A company entitled "Made for Success" begs the question: Just what is success? So, join me as I wax philosophical and pursue this question in this brief article.Success has been an elusive term since the beginning of time. For ages, men and women have pursued that which would make them... Read More

Measuring Success

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"... Read More

The Best Test

I spoke to a group of salespeople in Kansas City last week as they kicked off their new team. It was exciting to see them get excited about making a difference through their work.The topic they assigned me was "Simply the Best." So as I prepared, I asked myself, "What... Read More

Vacation Your Way to Success!

All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy they say. It also makes you unsuccessful. The fact is that a well placed vacation can do wonders for every area of your life. I am thinking about this because I am about to go sit on the beach for... Read More

The Seven Deadly Roadblocks to Success

When traveling down the road it is always good to beware of roadblocks! You don't want to crash and burn do you? The same is true in our journey toward success. We need to beware of those things that will keep us from our destination!What are the most common? Here... Read More

Choice: Privilege, Opportunity and Responsibility

One of my absolute favorite quotes is from Dwight D. Eisenhower. If you have been a subscriber for long you may have heard me use it before. Eisenhower said that, "The history of free men is never written by chance, but by choice - their choice."What a powerful truth. We... Read More

A Friends Evaluation

Evaluations are a tremendous resource to help us know where we have been and how to get where we want to be. One very overlooked person who would give us a very insightful evaluation is our friend. Our friend? Yes! Think about it: They know you better than anyone. They... Read More

Are You In It - To Win It?

Have you ever heard this? "It isn't whether you win or lose. It is how you play the game." I am sure you have. But do you know who said it? Some guy who came in second place!You see, I have a problem with that statement. It presupposes, or at... Read More

Dont Let Conflict Keep You from Success

Anytime you are making ground and moving toward success, there will inevitably be the opportunity for conflict. That is just a fact of life. You put two people or more in a group and there is potential for conflict - and conflict, improperly handled, can destroy your ability to continue... Read More

The DNA of Top Achievers

Of course by now we are all becoming aware of DNA. It is the source code that determines who we are. When we look at DNA we can see what a person will look like, what diseases they may come down with, etc. This has been a tremendous breakthrough for... Read More

The Seven Cs of Success

Get ready to sail the Seven C's - the Seven C's of Success that is. Get on board and ride this ship to your destiny! There are Seven C's you must sail if you want to be a total success. Here they are, in alphabetical order:1. Caring - I believe... Read More

Sentenced to Success

I once heard a speaker use the statement, "I have been sentenced to success!" I heard that almost twenty years ago, yet it still sticks in my head.Imagine that. What if we had been given a life sentence to serve, say 75 years, and the sentence was to do time... Read More

Natural Laws of Success

Jim Rohn wrote in his book The Five Major Pieces To The Life Puzzle, it is by an intricate design of nature that success is a condition that must be attracted and not pursued. We achieve rewards and we make progress not by our intense pursuits, but by what we... Read More

Don?t Stop Asking So Many Questions

A few weeks ago I took my boy on a trip that we make together every year. We left the house at 6 am on Monday and got home at 9 pm on Thursday. That is just 87 hours. However, that is 84,293 questions!I mean, ten-year-old kids can ask questions!... Read More

The Secret to Intense Focus By

One of the common elements you see in almost all successful people is focus. They saw what they wanted to achieve and they focused in on it like a laser. Then, when they become famous and we, the common folk, know their name, we are amazed at the focus they... Read More

Take Yourself to the Top!

Everybody wants to get to the top, whether it is the top of a career, a company, the earnings scale, or the many other ways that we as individuals can define the "top" in our own lives! But with so many people trying to get to the top, how come... Read More

Success Showdowns

I confess, I love westerns. There is nothing like those "Showdown" scenes where the film is shot from down low and you see those boots moving slowly, step by step until they come to a stop just 100 feet from the other guy. Tumble weed blows by. The wind stirs... Read More

Bad Luck, Bad Choices, and Bad Habits

We were at some friend's house the other day and the wife mentioned some other acquaintances of ours."It sure is too bad, all the bad luck they have," she said.My first thought was, "Bad habits, not bad luck."My second thought was, "Or is it bad choices?"You see, there is a... Read More

Are You Looking For Success With A KISS?

I am sure that you're familiar with the old formula for success that has been around for years. It's KISS.KISS stands for: "Keep It Simple, Stupid!"KISS is very simple yet powerful advice. Follow it and you will get the most from your employees, your company, your family and your life.... Read More

The Secret to Success in 2004 (or any year)

Do you want to achieve your most important goals in 2004? In my opinion it gets down to two simple words, "easy" and "neglect".People often ask me how I became successful at the early age of 31, while many of the people I knew did not. The answer is simple:... Read More

You are a Genius - Unlocking the Power of the Mind

(Excerpted From The Jim Rohn One-Year Success Plan - Pillar Eleven: Accelerated Learning)Hi, Jim Rohn here. This month we focus on accelerating our learning processes. How exciting! First, understand we possess the ability to improve and accelerate our learning curve. And second, this creates the potential of what we can... Read More

Reaping a Multiple Reward

For every disciplined effort, there are multiple rewards. That's one of life's great arrangements. In fact, it's an extension of the Biblical law that says that if you sow well, you will reap well.Here's a unique part of the Law of Sowing and Reaping. Not only does it suggest that... Read More

The Subtlety of Language

I have found that sometimes the subtle difference in our attitude, which of course can make a major difference in our future, can be as simple as the language we use. The difference in even how you talk to yourself or others. Consciously making a decision to quit saying what... Read More

All Life Wishes to Reward Its Benefactors

(Excerpted from the 1999 Weekend Seminar audio/CD series)Parents, leaders, employers, teachers and volunteers have you discovered one of the great positive mysteries of life? Here it is - All life seems to wish to reward its benefactor.If you become the benefactor, you will receive these incredible rewards. If you are... Read More

The Major Key to Your Better Future is You

Of all the things that can have an effect on your future, I believe personal growth is the greatest. We can talk about sales growth, profit growth, asset growth, but all of this probably will not happen without personal growth. It's really the open door to it all. In fact... Read More

The Formula For Failure and Success

(Excepted from the book The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle by Jim Rohn)Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. We do not fail overnight. Failure is the inevitable result of an accumulation of poor thinking and poor choices. To put it more simply, failure is nothing more than... Read More

Let It Be You

Each and every day, there are people all around the country and world who are living their dreams. Millionaires are made every day. Families are experiencing tremendous relationships. People are becoming more and more healthy. Life-long learners are growing intellectually and improving their chances for success.The fact is that living... Read More

Success Is Everything

(Excerpted From the 2001 Jim Rohn Millennium Weekend Event - Jim Rohn/Zig Ziglar VIP Lunch)Someone once said to me that success isn't everything and I think I know what they really meant. I believe they really meant that money wasn't everything and I certainly agree with that. But I do... Read More

Enterprise Is Better than Ease

If we are involved in a project, how hard should we work at it? How much time should we put in?Our philosophy about activity and our attitude about hard work will affect the quality of our lives. What we decide about the rightful ratio of labor to rest will establish... Read More

Psychology of Success

You must understand You are already a Success, and before you think I'm crazy read further you'll get the point.Have you Ever wondered what is the thing you personally call success? What makes you feel good about yourself, is it to be rich to be famous to be approved by... Read More

Are You Learning?

Whether you are self-employed, whether you are an employee, whether you are parent, whether you are a student we all need to be learning. To stand still, to learn no more, or worse than that to think we know all there is to know, is a major mistake.Standing still, learning... Read More

An Image Makeover that will Change Your Life Forever

Have you ever met people who exude charm and charisma? They have mysterious power and personal magnetism that is attractive to everyone. Some of their captivating qualities are good manners, poise and a great personality. Charm and charisma are virtually indefinable but can be narrowed down to a number of... Read More

What Do You Feed Your Mind?

"The mind grows by what it feeds on." J. G. HollandOn what do you feed your mind?One of my major concerns today is that a lot of people feed their mind with television. We increasingly judge our success and personal worth by television stories - stories of the rich... Read More

Balance Of Life

Mary and Susan were friends for years. They grew up together and attended the same schools. They were now both in their 40's, and both had great careers. They both had a similar upbringing - same education, same family values, similar support and financial position. But there was one main... Read More

IF and WHEN

IF and WHEN were friends. Every week they met and had lunch. Their conversation usually centered on all the things they were going to achieve. They both had many dreams and they loved to talk about them.This particular Saturday when they met, WHEN sensed that IF was not in a... Read More

Why Balancing Your Polarity Can Make Life Better

Driven by cultural imperatives and inner promptings, we drive ourselves into a frenzy of action day after day.The urgency of what needs to be done and the limited time we have to do it excites us to become excessive in our activity.Eventually, this force, which is kinetic, runs out, and... Read More

Profits Are Better Than Wages

My mentor, when I was 25 years old, dropped a phrase on me that changed my life forever when he said, "profits are better than wages. Wages will make you a living, profits can make you a fortune."You know it is a bit difficult to get rich on wages, but... Read More

Three Keys to Greatness

Ten years ago I went into the studio and recorded a 56-minute video for teenagers called "Three Keys To Greatness." Although my focus was for teenagers, the principles I shared certainly apply to adults as well.Recently I was asked to list these three things using one to two sentences for... Read More

It is a Challenge to Succeed

(excerpted from The Challenge to Succeed audio series)It is a challenge to succeed. If it were not, I'm sure more people would be successful, but for every person who is enjoying the fruit from the tree of success, many more are examining the roots. They are trying to figure it... Read More

Become a Good Observer

We must never allow a day to pass without finding the answers to a list of important questions such as: What is going on in our industry? What new challenges are currently facing our government? Our community? Our neighborhood? What are the new breakthroughs, the new opportunities, the new tools... Read More

Evaluating Your Associations (Part One)

If you were to evaluate the major influences in your life that have shaped the kind of person you are, this has to be high on the list: the people and thoughts you choose to allow into your life. Mr. Shoaff gave me a very important warning in those early... Read More

Jim Rohns Eleventh Pillar of Success: Accelerated Learning, Part One - You Are a Genius

Hi, Jim Rohn here. This month we focus on accelerating our learning processes. How exciting! First, understand we possess the ability to improve and accelerate our learning curve. And second, this creates the potential of what we can continue to become. Wow! So let's get started. Here is an overview... Read More

Evaluating Your Associations (Part Two)

Two weeks ago we took a look at the power of influence in our lives and how it is possible to be nudged off course a little at a time until finally, we find ourselves asking, "How did I get here?"We then asked three key questions:1) "Who am I around?"... Read More

Keep Track of Your Results

Three key words to remember: weigh, count and measure. Now, why weigh, count and measure? To see what your results are from your activity, your attitude and your philosophy. If you find that the results are not to your liking, there are only three places to look. Your philosophy needs... Read More

Nitty-Gritty Reasons

(excerpted from the book Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness)Wouldn't it be wonderful to be motivated to achievement by such a lofty goal as benevolence? I must confess, however, that in the early years of my struggle to succeed, my motivation was a lot more down-to-earth. My reason for succeeding... Read More

From Making a Living to Creating a Lifestyle

(excerpted from the Day That Turns Your Life Around)After having struggled for so long, it took a shift in attitude for my family and me when success started to happen. When I started making a little extra money at age 25, Schoaf taught me to also let it serve as... Read More

What Constitutes a Good Life?

The ultimate expression of life is not a paycheck. The ultimate expression of life is not a Mercedes. The ultimate expression of life is not a million dollars or a bank account or a home. Here's the ultimate expression of life in my opinion, and that is living the good... Read More

Success Is Easy, But So Is Neglect

People often ask me how I became successful in that six-year period of time while many of the people I knew did not.The answer is simple: The things I found to be easy to do, they found to be easy not to do. I found it easy to set the... Read More

Personal Development Legend Jim Rohn Turns 70 and Still Going Strong

Jim Rohn, noted leader and speaker in the personal development industry, recently celebrated his 70th birthday in international style - 21 birthday cakes in 15 different cities.The worldwide birthday celebration began in Mexico City, complete with 2,000 people and a mariachi band. Rohn then traveled to Guadalajara and from there... Read More

Signs Along the Road to Achievement

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... Read More

Manifest Away

The sun crept over the horizon and lodged itself above the coastline, bathing the beach in a comfortable, morning glow.Solitary clouds dotted the backdrop, lazy lollygaggers moseying across the sky, unhurried, white-haired philosophers gazing down at the busy-ness below.I raced a pair of dragonflies down the road, glanced at the... Read More

10 Tips on How to Get the Best from Changing Situations

It can be great to do something new 'for a change', when it's your choice. It's fun then. But when it comes up on you from out of the blue, when you're least expecting it, it's something very different. So, here are a few things you can do.Accept How You... Read More

Building the Minds Framework for Success

Man is the most advanced being on this earth. We are the dominant species for one particular reason; our ability to think! Although we have virtually unlimited ability to use our minds effectively, the vast majority of us do not really use the extraordinary powers of the mind for own... Read More

The Power of Mind-Imagery

Today I feel inspired that I should speak more to the framework of a successful mindset. We've already discussed how to ignore negative thoughts and encourage positive thoughts by monitoring what we allow to dwell in our minds. We've also talked about the power of affirmations in changing our inner-talk... Read More

17 Extraordinary Human Capacities

People have a tremendous capacity for outstanding achievement. There are also many extraordinary capacities that allow them to become high achievers.Here are seventeen extraordinary capacities that make human beings remarkable. When we recognize and use these capacities, the quality of our lives can become more joyful than ever before.1. Helping... Read More

4 Steps to Set Your Mind for Success

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Marianne WilliamsonHow long have you waited to be happy at work? Or to write a book? Or bring home the income you deserve? Are you your own best support system or... Read More

Quantum Success Thinking

It sounds simple- right? You are where you THINK you are! And it is simple but do we practice it? Of course we are where we think we are! The question is where do YOU think you are?It's a principle I talk about all the time. Everything we do, we... Read More

Plan On Opposition to Your New Ideas. It?s Normal!

Lets face it, no one enjoys rejection. But the reality is, a new idea starts getting negative assaults within three seconds and thirty percent of people will readily oppose a new idea without even taking sufficient time to find out if the new idea is good or not. Whether your... Read More

What People Say about the People They Work With Reflects on Themselves

Often, what people say about other people behind their backs is a nasty reflection on the talker. You might be surprised by what I heard from an IRS executive.Several years ago, my office received an e-mailed inquiry about hiring me to keynote an upper-level management meeting for the U.S. Treasury... Read More

Gracefully Accepting Feedback a Key Employment Skill

With the long-term trend of protecting employees' individual self esteem added to an overriding concern over expensive employee lawsuits, accountability is more a buzzword than a way of life at most companies.This is a state of mind that has existed since the 1960s, so the average employee has never received... Read More

Filling Your Bucket - How Negativity Can Make Or Break Your Business and Personal Success!

I received an advanced copy of a book called How Full Is Your Bucket, by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton. Gallup Press (a renowned company that provides research and scientifically based educational materials) publishes this little gem of a book filled with nuggets of wisdom and inspiration.In my early... Read More

Top 10 Tools for a Strong Personal Foundation

Coaching is about living great lives. It's about living lives based on our values, our priorities and our choices. And, as in building a great building, it takes a very strong foundation. In fact, the more spectacular the visible parts of the building are going to be, the more time... Read More

Top 10 Miraculous Benefits of Keeping a Personal Journal

In earlier generations it was common to keep a diary or personal journal. Today few people do it, and very few recognize the value and astonishing power of keeping a journal. If you can read and write, you have access to the most amazing source of personal power and magic!... Read More

My Top 10 Quotes for Living Well!

Over the years many people have offered their models of the "Good Life", and some have left quotes that nicely summarize important truths. The following are ten of my personal favorites.1. Know Thyself. - Socrates. From ancient Greece comes this reminder that introspection, keeping a journal, paying attention to the... Read More

Top 10 Traits of Highly Successful People - That You Can Learn!

We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie?and then disappear. Or, there are those like Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes who achieve extraordinary success, at the cost of their own lives. These examples do... Read More

Top 10 Strategies Of Highly Successful Professionals

Last Thursday evening, I was the guest of a group of therapists who interviewed me about how I've built my businesses over the years ? both my therapy offices and my coaching business. Their probing, and very pointed, questions dramatically helped me clarify exactly what strategies have worked for me... Read More

Super Achievers Have: Talent, Skill, Patience, and Lady Luck!

As a golfer and coach, I've been thrilled to watch the U.S. Open golf championship this week. I love the game, and have been privileged to coach some great players, so this tournament holds a special attraction for me. As many of you know, this is one of the few... Read More

The Four Key Traits of Highly Successful People

Recently, I was asked to write a Top 10 list about the secrets of success, and I spent time thinking about the most successful people I've known. There have been a thousand books and tape sets written about the "Secrets of Success", so the challenge was to see if I... Read More

Powering Up Your SUCCESS Mechanisms!

An effective self- concept generates the desire to strive for things that were thought to be impossible before. It generates fight, but it doesn't kick dogs and slap babies.Andrew Carnegie is reputed to be the toughest man to sit behind a desk. But the railroads he built are still with... Read More

The Fuel That Drives The Ultimate Lifestyle

In a recent article (What is The Ultimate Lifestyle), I talked about the 8 core components that define "The Ultimate Lifestyle."The first component was income streams, and the reason it was listed as #1 is because if you want to live the ultimate lifestyle (as you define it), you must:-... Read More

A Vision for Success

Do you know that there is a formula for attaining material success? Indeed, there is.My research has shown that people have gained material prosperity by following certain strategies, especially for projects requiring a large investment of up to $10 million with a short time frame for completion, i.e. one year.The... Read More

Persist Until You Succeed

The start of a new year is a good time to review your dreams and goals. I am not asking you to make another new year's resolution you are going to break in a few days or weeks but to think of what is important to you or what you... Read More

Succeed !

Are you successful? What does that word mean to you? Unlimited wealth, "toys" as far as the eye can see, or family gatherings at your cottage on the lake?Success is a state of mind, and I would like to help you Succeed! Below are some dynamic belief steps to follow.S... Read More

Success At Any Time?

It goes without saying that we are unlikely to experience much success in our lives if we don't take action. That is why Anthony Robbins said,"The path to success is to take massive, determined action."Having planned to do something, we take action to achieve it.So why is it that we... Read More

One Step at a Time the Bowling Ball up the Ladder of Success!

I have often been asked the question, "What is true success?"Unlike many, I do not grade success by how much money one has or how many claims to fame they possess. Success is not based on facts and figures. Success is a state of mind.However in saying this I want... Read More

Five Ways To Take A Vacation Without Taking A Vacation

Last month Along The Purpose Path was about how to identify and stop the energy drains that leave you feeling exhausted and out of balance. I outlined how energy is one of your most valuable resources and invited you to start thinking about how to reserve more energy for yourself.Now,... Read More

Top 5 Sources of Energy Drain

Along with time and money, energy is one of your most valuable resources. And if you're a professional woman, it's a resource that's most likely in short supply. With the myriad number of professional and personal tasks you need to accomplish, while taking care of your family, you have very... Read More

3 Powerful Tips to Help You Have Your Best Year Ever

Here are 3 powerful steps you can take to free yourself from frustration and to start enjoying the good life so many are enjoying right now:1) Know "where you are." Have you ever been lost in a residential area and no one was around to ask for directions? Now if... Read More

Identify and Remedy Work Addiction

Work addiction is an unrestrained, unfulfillable internal demand for constant engagement in work and a corresponding inability to relax. A person with work addiction, a "workaholic," is incessantly driven, relentlessly active. Work is the one organizing and effective activity. For some work addicts, inactivity or activity other than work gives... Read More

Ten, Humourous, Power Attitudes

The ability to achieve our enormous untapped potential is directly related to the attitudes we possess. Positive attitudes empower us to achieve while negative attitudes tend to keep us rooted where we are.A Harvard study followed a group of graduates over an extended period of time and found that 85%... Read More

The Winning Edge Theory

One of the greatest challenges people face when trying to make personal improvement is feeling overwhelmed. This probably stems from the belief that in order to make incredible progress in their life, they will have to start by creating a long and detailed list of the things they are doing... Read More

The Best Time for Action? No Time Like the Present...

Too often we wait for the 'right time' or 'the kids to grow up' or the next vacation. But how long is that away. Often when I'm working with my clients, it's about getting clear why they are putting change off. Almost always it's the fear of the challenging consequences... Read More

How To Become Successful

The First step to success is to think and decide what you really desire. All successful people have this skill in abundance. It starts with Imagination. Most successful people have a strong ability to imagine things which they have n't achieved but will. So anything you want to achieve in... Read More

Self Discipline And Business Success

In his audio e-book, 10 Habits to Swell Your Bank Account, Mike Green cites "discipline" as one of the 10 bank-account-swelling habits. I once received an email from an online marketing friend, which stated something to the effect of "how hard do we work? If people think earning money online... Read More

Glimpsing Your Personal Heaven

In my private practice for the past 13+ years I have discovered how hungry we are to find deep fulfillment and loving, make wise choices for ourselves and the planet, and walk in union with our higher guidance.Yet our days are filled with endless, empty lists of have-tos, shoulds, and... Read More

How To Stop Having Problems

If you are like me you have probably lost a lot of sleep over the many problems that arise in your life. Sometimes, the problem seems too huge. I become immobilized by the fear. That leads to procrastination and guilt for my inactivity and Presto! My stress level goes through... Read More

Live the Dream

To achieve what you want, what you desire, needs a change in your thinking. You need to change your mindset. You need to visualise. By using this technique of visualisation you will actually put yourself into any given situation.Any sports man or women at the top of there game will... Read More

Ever Find Yourself Saying I Want My Instant Money Now?

If that sounds like you, you're not alone. Everyone needs extra money now and then. There are bills to pay, items to buy or even vacations to save for.The best way to get paid is for enjoying what you do and having fun while you're doing it!With just a little... Read More

7 Ways to improve Your Listening Skills

Do you know how much time do you spend listening? It is estimated that half of our time is spent listening. Good listening is an essential part of active communication and makes us better managers, customers, coworkers, supervisors, parents and mates. Most of us aren't good listeners; however, listening is... Read More

Success -- Its All a Matter of Mindset!

"Walk away from the 97% crowd. Don't use their excuses. Take charge of your own life." -- Jim RohnHave you ever wondered why some people always seem to get whatever they want?In fact there's nothing mysterious about it. You, too can quickly get whatever you want ...and enjoy it, too... Read More

Gratitude, Faith, and Clarity of Purpose -- The Most Powerful Statement

"Things might have been worse"This is the most powerful, dynamic, revolutionary statement you could ever make in your life.But first, deciding to take an inventory your life will lead you to put down in front of you two parts of your life:1. the good things: positive2. the bad things: negativeDo... Read More

Neutralize The Negatives!

We are repeatedly told that we should forget about unpleasant experiences (failures) and focus on pleasant ones (successes).I agree totally with the last part of this proposition but only partly with the bit on forgetting about your unpleasant experiences.Rather, I think unpleasant experiences must be confronted and "neutralized", otherwise they... Read More

How to Always Get Whatever You Want

Do You Know You Have the Power to Harness Huge, Hidden Powers of the Universe?First there is your mind:- your conscious mind: ideas, thoughts, emotions, attitudes etc. you can directly perceive or conceive.- your subconscious mind: your past, deeply hidden ideas, thoughts, emotions, attitudes etc.Then there is the unconscious mind,... Read More

Purpose in Amsall?s Success Mindset Tripod

Here are the 3 elements of the "Purpose" leg in Amsall's Success Mindset Tripod ? :1. Clarity of Purpose or Know Yourself2. High Value of Purpose or Love Yourself3. Unity of Purpose or Agree with Yourself1. CLARITY OF PURPOSE = KNOW YOURSELFFor thousands of years, both before and after Socrates,... Read More

Skills or Beliefs: Which Matters Most to Your Business?

Skills or beliefs; this may well be another example of the age-old "chicken or the egg" dilemna. I tend to side more strongly with beliefs. I'll give you a story to illustrate why.I've always admired eagles. They're graceful predators that command the skies...usually. But how many times have you witnessed... Read More

Success Unveiled

How do you define success?According to the Collins dictionary, success is defined as the achievement of something attempted; the attainment of fame, fortune and position.I believe this definition requires expansion ? success also means being a responsible human being, caring for our planet, feeling good about ourselves, making others feel... Read More

Self Improvement and the Power of Concentration

One the most important Self Improvement skills to develop to ensure our success is the ability to concentrate.The most intelligent, gifted or educated person is unlikely to succeed without being able to focus on important tasks and concentrate totally on their completion. Any person with even average intelligence, that can... Read More

The Importance of Listening Skills for Self Improvement and Success

Effective listening is almost certainly the most important communication skill, and essential to anyone serious about Self Improvement and Success.Some people envy those who have the 'gift of the gab' and always seem to be the centre of attention. However, this does not mean that good talkers are good communicators;... Read More

Why Questions are so Important for Self Improvement and Success

Asking questions is one of the most basic ways that we all learn and grow. The questions we ask other people, and even more importantly, the questions we ask ourselves, can have a dramatic impact on our self improvement, success and happiness.There are times when we find ourselves in difficult... Read More

How the Subconscious Mind can Accelerate Self Improvement and Success

Just how powerful is the Subconscious Mind and how can we use it to help our self improvement? It's almost impossible to overestimates the power of the subconscious mind.Most of our brain's activity does not occur consciously. It is our subconscious mind that controls all the organs that makes our... Read More

Self Improvement and Living in the Present Moment

Having clear goals and desires for our future, and planning for their fulfilment are vital steps if we are serious about self improvement and achievement.Delayed gratification is something that is practiced by many successful people, even if they aren't aware of it. In simple terms, delayed gratification means making sacrifices... Read More

I am my Fathers Daughter-An Optimists Viewpoint

One of the greatest compliments I ever received in my life was from my Step-Mom.She said it in exasperation, and I know it was inadvertent and unintentional, but it made me glow with pride just the same when she said "You are just like your father"!She was referring to my... Read More

What We Can Do To Guarantee Our Own Success

There are so many internet marketing schemes out there so it's really hard to follow the right advices. Do be perfectly honest this article will not get you richer or more successful then you are right now.Why bother to read this article then?Well, what few people realize is that success... Read More

Attitude Is The Key To Success

We all want success in life. We want success in our home life, business life, and in our relationships with others. The most important single factor that guarantees our success in every aspect of our lives is having a positive attitude. Without a positive attitude success is not possible. Earl... Read More

Success The Cartoon Character Way?

If you could choose a cartoon character from your childhood days of watching them on TV or reading them, who would you want to be?I know it sounds silly but here's why...When I was a young boy, I loved to watch Looney Tunes, He-Man, Thundercats, Garfield, HeathCliff, GI Joe, yes... Read More

The 80/20 Success Secret

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to apply the Pareto Principle or 80/20 Principle to success or rather becoming successful?If you're a reader of the Conquer Your Adversity Newsletter, then you should be familiar with this principle from my article Achievement & Happiness The 80/20 Way ?... Read More

Staying Cool When the Job Heats Up

Jobs are heating up. We're all feeling the pinch of hiring freezes and information overload. Workplace stress is increasing right along with the workload.Headaches are turning into migraines; back pains are driving us to the chiropractor, and minor irritations are causing tempers to flair.In addition to our personal reaction to... Read More

Modelling Your Way to Success

The fastest way to succeeding in anything, be it online or other areas of your life, is to MODEL those that are already achieving success in what they do.It's that simple.If you study and practice NLP you would probably have come across this term.If you want set up a successful... Read More

Success: What Are You Afraid Of?

What are your fears? Fear of failure? Fear of success?What have your fears cost you in terms of relationships, health, career, money, and lost opportunities?Have they kept you from achieving success and financial freedom?The dictionary says fear is the anticipation of danger, a belief that something negative or painful will... Read More

What Is Your Legacy of Success?

Success! Easy to talk about, but difficult to achieve. Or is it? Success is defined differently by virtually anyone you ask because success is a very personal experience. Is your definition of success based on the values, dreams and beliefs of others? How often do people strive for accomplishments that... Read More

Universal Success Secrets Shared

Are there any universal laws that most successful people seem to follow? Great question, huh?With that in mind, Gregory Scott Reid, well-known speaker and two-time #1 best-selling author of, "The Millionaire Mentor" and "Wake Up: Live the Life You Love," listed some common denominators in order to share them with... Read More

Ingredients For Success

Management by Objectives, strategic planning, quality, teams, re-engineering. Passing management fads? Consultants, more consultants. Training and more training. Businesses are littered by the corpses of all these attempts at finding the way to become better.What happened? What went wrong? How can simple and productive ideas like these have failed in... Read More

Affirm, Visualize, and Receive - Is Planning Really Necessary?

"Don't get caught up in the how of things. If you're clear on what you want to change and why you want to change it, the how will come. Many significant things have been left undone because someone let the problem solving interfere with the decision-making." - Michael AngierWe are... Read More

Top Seven Ideas For Success

1. Any work activity, unless initiated at the earliest will not move ahead.Once you begin the work, you will appreciate its scope,likely problems etc.Procrastination and success are inversely related.2. Depending on the work,you have to work hard, in terms of extended work hours, physical labour or mental labour.Don't leave things... Read More

Practice

Very few of us can pick up a complex task and ace it the first time we try it. Take typing. In all the years I taught it, I never had a single student sit down at the keyboard and type 60-70 words a minute their first time.Not long ago... Read More

Fantasy Versus Reality

Building wealth isn't something for the frightened, ignorant, and lost. You have to be emotionally strong, prepared, and standing in the right spot. So many of us fantasize about making more money and call it prayer. We then wonder why the universe isn't delivering our fortunes to us. I can't... Read More

Preparing For Your Success

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... Read More

Nine Sure Fire Ways to Boost Your Career

1. Differentiate yourself using a Personal Value Proposition. A PVP a description of how your unique mixture of five key elements creates and/or adds value for an organization and the people in it. A personal examination of these elements reminds you of all the strong, positive things you bring to... Read More

Perseverance is the Ability ...

"Perseverance allows you to get back on track when you hit a detour."Perseverance is the ability to keep going in the face of continuous challenges. It is the ability to disregard distractions and to stay focused.You may have to take detours to get to your end goal. But, as long... Read More

Think of Wealth and Become Wealthy

Our thought are magnetic ! Like a magnet we attract circumstances and opportunities. We litterally attract the life we want with our powerful magnetic thought !You might say :" But Michel i have been thinking about wealth all my life and the only thing i got is 5 cents in... Read More

Listen Up

There is a close link between respect for another person's viewpoint and effective communication. The most successful people those who communicate well and regularly. They try to understand how others feel, and they respect their feelings. As a result, they accomplish more and have more satisfying relationships.Unfortunately, most people are... Read More

Moving Beyond Self-Sabotage

Self-sabotage is one key factor that keeps our business from moving forward. We can sabotage ourselves in a variety of ways. There are many ways we can prevent ourselves from enjoying the success we desire. To ensure that our businesses grow and prosper, it is vital that we learn how... Read More

How to Network Your Way to Success

Successful people do not achieve success on their own, they surround themselves with a well-developed, sophisticated support network. In a world that grows more complex and more competitive each day, networking is necessary not only for survival but for high achievement"?excerpt from the best-selling book "Masters of Networking".Observing many people... Read More

Choice and Change - The Two Constants

OK, so here we are. We've switched the calendars out and made our resolutions. Now it's time to set about the process of making those changes we've resolved to make. You haven't forgotten already have you?I heard you say this year I'm going to... stop smoking, exercise more, take a... Read More

The Characteristics of a Winner

As kind of a hobby I like to watch people. Just kind of sit back and quietly watch how they react and respond to others and their environment. Through the course of this activity I've noticed a few things that the real winners in life seem to have in common.... Read More

The Power Of Partnerships

Everything we have in life is because of the help of other people. If you have a successful job where you are rapidly moving up it is in large part because of the help you've received from your coworkers. If you have successful and harmonious relationships it is in part... Read More

Conquering Bad Habits

Most of your behavior is determined by your habits. Everything you are or that you will ever accomplish will be determined by the quality of the habits that your form. All your successes and failures are the result of habits you have formed. You can control your destiny and your... Read More

Do You Need to Have a High IQ to Be Successful? Does an Average IQ Mean Youll Be Average?

You have probably heard the term "IQ" many times, and you probably know it has something to do with measuring intelligence.The letters "IQ" stand for "intelligence quotient", and an IQ test is widely used as a way to measure intelligence.IQ tests are often used by educational institutions to segregate students... Read More

Want Better Outcomes? Check Your Perspectives!

In my work with clients, the issue of perspectives comes up quite often. Usually, I have to give my clients a quick refresher on what it is, and why it is pertinent to our discussion. Being good at choosing perspectives is so helpful that I thought it worthy of an... Read More

How to Have an Amazingly Satisfying Year

I started taking stock of my year in 2002. I found it useful at the end of the year to list what I have accomplished, what I am thrilled about, what I wished had turned out differently, what I am proud of, what I learned, what were the pleasant surprises,... Read More

Success ...Whats the Key Ingredient?

Don't expect results over night - what??If you were to look back one hundred years ago, most people never expected results overnight. We now live in a fast paced world where everyone is in a hurry to do anything and everything. We want instant results! And then, when we don't... Read More

Self-Confidence Is The Key To Personal And Professional Success

In my audio program Book Yourself Solid, The 7 Keys To Getting More Clients Than You Can Handle Even If You Hate Marketing And Selling, I focus on the nitty gritty of what to do to get loads of clients but the real key and what I try to deep... Read More

10 Questions: Do You Have What It Takes?

Do you have what it takes to be really successful?Have you ever thought about what you must be prepared to endure and do in order to be successful in business or your career?I think I have been asked at least 5,000 times what it really takes to be successful in... Read More

Stop Juggling, and Start Achieving! Three Steps to the Top!

Want more success in your business or professional life? Here's a proven-effective 3-step strategy that will help take you soaring to the top in any endeavor.There's a lot of "noise" in the business world today about the importance of being able to multi-task, or juggle several tasks simultaneously.But there's another... Read More

7 Essential Body Language Tips

The secrets of our body language have been around forever yet people constantly fail to recognize the importance of using body language to their advantage. Did you know that people only pay attention to 7% of what we say? Where does the rest of their attention go? You guessed it... Read More

What is Optimum Performance?

What is Optimum Performance? This question raises different responses from different people. It causes people to ponder issues like:Have you ever thought about how much better you could be doing in your business?How about your career?What about your relationship with someone you love?How about the state of your health right... Read More

True Success In Wood And Water

Let's get right to the point, folks.We're all looking to succeed, in our own individual ways, and we're all looking for nuggets of wisdom to lead our course. We wake up every morning in search of meaningful thoughts that will carry the day. Sometimes optimistic little catch-phrases work; other times,... Read More

Are You an Emerging Champion?

In terms of life success, there are four pretty obvious levels of accomplishment: First is the class of the current winners ? those who have figured out what they what they want, and are taking focused action to attain their goals.On the far end of the "level of accomplishment" measuring... Read More

Harness Mind Chatter and Make it Work for You!

"When you talk to yourself, you listen. No matter what you say, you're listening... and recording it in your memory." - Mike Brescia(Just like affirmations and visualizations, self-talk has always existed, since the beginnings of Humankind.However, it becomes a highly efficient success mindset tool when used CONSCIOUSLY, to achieve, clear,... Read More

Own Your Success

Are you getting frustrated because the work you continue to do is not working? Are you afraid to make the money you once dreamed you would have? Everyone becomes frustrated one point in their life about where they are at and where they want to be at.Have you ever gone... Read More

The Power Of Language: How To Language Your Future

Imagine living in the world that Helen Keller found herself in nineteen months after arriving on this planet. A world that was dark and silent as the result of a high fever that eliminated her ability to see and hear. In her autobiography, Helen wrote, "Then?came the illness which closed... Read More

The Importance of Integrity

The single most important quality you can ever develop that will enhance every part of your life, is the value of integrity. Integrity is the core quality of a successful and happy life. Having integrity means being totally honest and truthful in every part of your life. By making the... Read More

What ARE the Secrets of the Millionaire Mind?

If you're so smart, why ain't you rich?Becoming a millionaire is not just a matter of book smarts. There is a psychology of wealth.We've all heard the stories of the person who dropped out of high school and went on to become a millionaire after they invented some product or... Read More

Three Things You Must Know to Attract Success

Everyone wants success.Some people spend their every waking moment pursuing it, to the detriment of all else.For others, attaining success seems impossible. They conclude that it is destined for a select few. The rest of us are to remain "content with such things as we have". Having it all is... Read More

Identify Your Unique Factor and Succeed

What makes you unique? Answering this question will provide the keys to a life of fulfillment and success.In the words of Sidney Madwed, "If you want to be truly successful, invest in yourself to get the knowledge you need to find your unique factor. When you find it and focus... Read More

You Are What You Believe

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... Read More

Do You Fear Your Own Success?

Noted author and self-worth teacher Eric Butterworth* says, "Poverty is a way of living and thinking, and not just a lack of money or things." When you couple his philosophy with the Eastern mysticism of "what you believe will become your reality" it becomes clear that obstacles to financial and... Read More

A Stop On the Road of Life

With three kids, a business, a husband with a business, a house, a yard, and a very close extended family, my time is at a premium. This means Iâ??m usually running as fast as I can to keep up with everythingâ?"and sometimes failing miserably in that endeavor. Recently I was... Read More

Success: By The Numbers

What is "success"? Why does it seem everyone wants "success"? What does "success" mean to you? Do you need "success"? Do you deserve "success"?That's this week's focus!Success. Where does it begin and what is it really?According to Roget's International Thesaurus...Success is...* Accomplishment* Prosperity* Superiority* VictoryWhen one examines the term "success"... Read More

Nice Guys Really Finish First - Really?

How can anyone with the brain of a cockroach make such a stupid statement?So rang out the scorn of a killer talk show host on a television station in Cleveland. When I was on tour in his city, John Kelly quoted Leo Derocher who said just the opposite -- â??Nice... Read More

Hows Work Going?

Think how often you see a friend or an acquaintance that you may not have seen for a few weeks or months and the question comes up: "How's work going?"What's a typical response for you? "Fine." "O.k." "Oh, I'm hanging in there" "It's all right." Or maybe even: "Horrible" "I'm... Read More

What if... You Could Have it All? 6 Steps to Living Your Best Life

What if?you could have it all? 6 Steps to Living your Best Life Simply put, people want more out of life. The 80's were a time of wanting more money, the 90's more time and now it is more fulfillment. Statistics Canada (Sept., 2004) reported "only 32.6% of Canadians surveyed... Read More

Why Wealth is Loving, Caring, and Sharing

Wealth is more than money. It's abundance, or as the Italians call it, abbondanza, plenty, overflowing supply.Wealth is health and happiness, enjoyment and learning, opportunity and growth.When we move beyond a narrow definition of wealth, we find loving, caring, and sharing bring us the good things we want from life.Loving... Read More

Easy Steps to Work-Life Balance

Knowing when to disconnect, shut it off, unplug, or walk away from work is one of the essential keys to work/life balance for harried and overworked people.When was the last time you completely left work behind? How frequently do you take work home, check e-mail or voice mail from home,... Read More

The First And Inevitable Step To Success

Many people ask me how they can be more successful.The first question I ask is, "What do you want?"Usually the answer is vague. I want to make more money, have a great relationship, write a book, be happy, and so on.The problem with this answer is that it is so... Read More

How to Succeed for the Rest of Your Life

I spoke recently with the owner of a large clothing store who had poured years of effort into his business. He had achieved his dream and built a successful career. However, his hectic pace was becoming difficult to maintain.New interests were tugging at his heartstrings. He felt himself entering another... Read More

Identify Those Things That Have Prevented You From Being Successful And Learn How To Avoid Them Now

Have you been struggling for years to accomplish some goals without success? Are you wondering why you haven't been able to lose the weight you want, be more energetic, earn more money, learn new skills, be a better communicator, or accomplish whatever desires and dreams you have?Has it finally dawned... Read More

How To Improve Communications With Those Who Were Difficult To Communicate With In The Past

You talked but didn't get a response. You talked but you got a negative response. Has this happened to you often? All the time? Occasionally? Never? Well if you have experienced it more often then you care to admit then maybe it's time to find out why.Good communications can be... Read More

Masterminding Your Way To Greater Success

Napoleon Hill coined the concept of the mastermind alliance in his classic book Think and Grow Rich. He believed that a group of like-minded, achievement-oriented individuals could dramatically leverage each other's success.The old adages still hold true today, "the sum of the whole is greater than its parts" and "two... Read More

Create Your Future Through Visualization

The best way to predict your future is to create it. All high-achieving men and women take full control of their lives, and if they don't find the opportunities they want , they create them.Success is not an accident. It is a deliberate, systematic process of deciding where you want... Read More

The Secret Weapons of Success

There are two things that will determine your success or failure in business. Actually, they will be the source of your rise or fall in life whether or not you choose to make money online.The first success factor will be what you have between your ears. A wise man once... Read More

Persistence and Determination: Golden Keys to Reaching Success

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press... Read More

Are You An Expert At What You Do?

One of the most common refrains I hear from people is, "I can't create information products?I'm not an expert!"Yet what is expertise?Many organizations have tried to pin down the exact criteria that make an expert. They talk about university degrees earned and awards won and how much you're quoted in... Read More

How My Friend Bob Went From Being A Failure To A Winner By Taking Intelligent Action

Let me tell you story about a friend of mine who used to be a complete failure. His name was Bob. My friend Bob was the type of guy who always was looking for instant riches, but never could seem to find them.He jumped from one business opportunity to the... Read More

Try Honesty as a System of Trust, Success Will Follow

Trust is a cornerstone of human existence. It is interesting to note that, in the world of commerce, the really huge transactions are generally initiated on trust. And certainly in daily life our existence is made easier, more fruitful and rewarding through trust!Experience alone does not produce excellence. We need... Read More

Communication and Communication Skills - Understanding Your Audience

Response means "to answer" and that idea, in its purest form means a complete and honest answer, with all of the detail that constitutes a meaningful communication. Semantics teaches us that we must appraise our "audience" and determine the language level, detail level, maturity level etc. of the person(s) to... Read More

Life Lesson--Be, Do, Have

This revelation hit me the other day while I was listening to a cassette on having financial balance in your life. On the tape, the author talked about a goal setting seminar he went to. The lesson he was revealing is that too often when we set goals, we are... Read More

?Defining and Feeling Successful? (However you define success)

Formula For SuccessThe winners in this life know the rules of the game and have a plan. Whether you're looking to heal a relationship, get a new job, lose weight or find inner peace, consider these characteristics, which are common to people who succeed.Story:A young boy was with his father... Read More

How to Achieve Massive Success Before Graduating

How do you land your dream job, win the world's most prestigious scholarships, and get into your top school choices? Conventionally, students are taught that the main way to achieve these things are by getting great grades in the right classes and getting great summer jobs in the... Read More

Be Successful : Take Back Control of Your Life

What would happen if you lived your life by design rather than by default?What would happen if you took the time to choose what you wanted in life rather than letting life choose it for you?I am sure that many of you know people who appear to be living their... Read More

Top 10 Secrets to Success

Much has been researched, written and taught about success. One thing is absolutely sure; success is different for every person because success means something different to every person.There are, however, secrets the successful practice regularly, I've listed the top ten here for you.1. Set Goals. If there is one thing... Read More

10 Compelling Reasons to Stop Singing the Blues

Are you:- feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with your life?- ready to stop holding yourself back from success?Is it time to:- get rid of self-sabotaging thoughts that keep you down?- say goodbye to the blues and take control of your life?Then the following life-changing information is for you!We're all born with... Read More

The Circular Blame Game

Mike, his feet dangling above the city, opened his lunch box and groaned.Todd, his friend, a fellow construction worker on the high-rise, pretended that he hadn't heard the groan.Rick, more aggressive, asked, "Is it peanut butter and jelly again, Mike?""Yeah," said Mike, his voice heavy with frustration."Listen," said Todd, "You've... Read More

Living A Life Without Limits

The starting point of all great success and achievement is dreaming big dreams. There is nothing more important and nothing works faster. Successful people are able to let go of all their self-imposed limits. They continuously fantasize about the person they want to be, and all the wonderful things they... Read More

Self-confidence - How To Develop This Important Key to 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... Read More

The Fastest Way to Success

Your mind is the only tool that can create success in your life! If you don't believe me, just ask yourself what's stopping you? If other people can do it, why can't you? Are you afraid? Do you think that you can't do it? Do you have trouble staying on... Read More

If You?re Not Where You Want To Be In Life, It?s Your Own Fault

Have you ever wondered why you're not where you want to be in life?Fact is, we both have at one time or another.I know I certainly have.And while I still haven't achieved all of my goals, and probably never will (cause I keep setting bigger ones), I sure have come... Read More

Perseverance - Your Key To Success

If failure is the roadway, then Perseverance is the vehicle to success. Not to forget, Persistent determination of yours is to achieve the goal, your ultimate objective; not to deviate from the main vision of yours by acting presumptuously?. A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly... Read More

How to be Professional?

Is it difficult to be professional?I think from my experience in my long life that profession can be reached by following several tips help to achieve profession:1 - Put a goal in a specific field or subject.2 - Put a structured plan to your field or subject of profession.3 -... Read More

Feng Shuei To Attract Money

The first thing that you need to do is get yourself a good compass and determine what is in the southeastern corner of your home. The Southeastern sector of your home governs both your cash flow as well as your faith in the idea that you will always be able... Read More

Extend Your Influence Without Shortening Your Life

Please repeat these four words out loud: "Maximum Impact....Minimal Touch" Recently one of my former students took time out of his busy schedule to share with me how understanding the meaning of those four words changed his life. I intend to lead you through a short series of action steps... Read More

If You Compare, Beware!

Picture this scene: Little Johnny's mother places a large piece of chocolate cake on his plate. He's pretty happy with it -- until he glances over at his brother's portion and notices that it's even bigger than his own. Suddenly Johnny is no longer satisfied with what he got. He... Read More

I Don?t Believe in Failures

I prefer to call the challenges, obstacles, side-tracks, and barriers that prevent me from reaching my goals as "unfavorable outcomes". If you put Merriam-Webster definition [i] of failure "as the lack of success" into perspective, remembering that "success is a journey and NOT a destination", then you too will be... Read More

Perseverance Lead To Walt Disneys Greatest Success!

When you are in business every person you hire gets paid before you do and it may take years, even decades before you see a payoff. That was certainly the case with Walt Disney who spent his whole working career dealing with tough-minded bankers, demanding stockholders and difficult employees, not... Read More

Success Lessons From Three UK Soccer Managers - People Are Always Quick To Put You In A Coffin

Arsenal Football Club were the Champions of the Premier league in English soccer in 2004. This year they have not done as well and are only in third place.The manager of Arsenal is Arsene Wenger. He is the French magician who brought Arsenal to the top of English football.He has... Read More

Trusting The Higher Self

As very few people achieve enlightenment in one lifetime, as the both the subconscious mind, which has a drive to destroy and the conscious mind are very resistant to suggestions from the Higher Self. This is because messages from the Higher Self mostly manifest as gut feelings and hunches and... Read More

Grow Rich With Your Thought

Our brain is a marvelous creation. It receive and transmit information like a wireless phone. Our thought are made of wave. We call that brain wave. It is around 10 to 40 cycle per second when we are awake.In fact our thought are MAGNETIC. Like a magnet we attract circumstances... Read More

Swotting for Success

Not so long ago, I impressed the daylights out of a friend, by showing him his face on my PC's screen. As I tapped away at the minus key, the picture slowly zoomed-out, revealing that it was a picture of the two of us, and it soon became clear where... Read More

Price of Success

We're all adults, and most of us probably like to think that we're fairly well-informed when it comes to basic life wisdom. We're familiar with the benefits of a bird in the hand over two in the bush, we know the risks of putting all our eggs in one basket,... Read More

Enroll in Car College - Learn Whilst Youre On The Move

One of the most overlooked opportunities for learning and personal growth is the time we spend in our cars. There really isn't much we can do safely in our car but drive. I know I see people doing all kinds of things such as curling their hair, putting their makeup... Read More

If Youre Not Ready - Dont Start!

There are times when we feel we should take action, but feel stuck or unsure. Action does assist with moving forward, but the first question to ask is "Am I ready?". We might be willing and able, but if we are not ready we will have a false start. We... Read More

People Are Who They Want To Be

Choice isn't always a matter of being able to choose what happens to us. Life happens, and often without any say from us. However, our circumstances do not determine who we become. Only we have the choice to determine that. Everyone is who he or she wants to be, regardless... Read More

10 Critical Success Clues

I don't need to be a gypsy fortune teller to tell your fortune. I can tell with a 95% certainty whether or not a person is (or is going to be) successful.All I need is 20 minutes of conversation or a few email interactions and I know. It is easy... Read More

Do You Deserve Success?

Deep down, where it counts, many people do not believe that they deserve success. They do not think that they are worthy of success. And they may be right.They long for success. They imagine success. They struggle for success. They aim for success. But, they are addicted to failure.Yes, addicted.... Read More

7 Dynamic Strategies for Creating a Life that Works

Everyone wants a life that works effectively, whether that means harmonious relationships, a happy family life, a successful career, or the achievement of an important mission. People with successful lives take certain actions consistently.These seven strategies can bring more success and satisfaction to your life. There is a question after... Read More

Advance Your Enthusiasm and Determination for Success

Imagine being firmly committed to your deepest ambitions. Imagine feeling energetic and enthusiastic about your relationships, career, and all the things you want. Envision a future as bright and promising as any you have ever imagined.Is this your typical day-to-day outlook? Do you adjust easily to unexpected obstacles and handle... Read More

Principles Of Success

Succinctly said, success is harmony. When the result is congruent with the ideal, success has been achieved. When the thought germinates and ripens to produce the consequence desired, victory is accorded.Success is not happenstancial or accidental. It is intentional, providential congruency. Success comes from the direct application of certain knowledge.... Read More

Do You Really Think So?

It's not new news. It's not some ethereal theory. It's not a fanciful philosophy without any direct application to your day-to-day life. It is the single most important piece of knowledge possessed by humanity. It is the primary cause behind your success or failure in life.What was once known only... Read More

Thinkers are Achievers

It has been truly said, and history confirms, that the growth of the United States is due more to independent creative thinkers than to scholars and statesmen. We seldom consciously think about it, but we all share that unique capacity to THINK and are born with a potential of greatness... Read More

Dare to Dream...and Dream Big

Dare to Dream~It is said that every person has at least one good story in them! Some people are gifted to have more than one.Do you know a future writer ? someone who dreams of writing fiction, poetry, or short stories? Maybe that future writer is?you! If you dream of... Read More

Ensure Your Own Success

Being organised is a major step to success and the most important things to organise are YOURSELF and your PLAN.What do you want to accomplish? Is it a new home or to fund your children's further education, or a million and one other things I am sure you can think... Read More

Success is a 6 Letter Word

Let me ask you a question? What must happen for you to feel successful? Do you need to be admired by the people that you care most about? Do you need to have financial abundance? And if so how would you know what financial abundance is? 1 million dollars, 2,... Read More

Hooray, You Failed!

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,... Read More

Who Makes You Better?

Commit yourself to spending time only with people who are working to have a good life. Negative or lazy people will discourage you and bring you down to their level. As an old English saying goes,"Keep company with those make you better."Who makes you better? In other words:Who helps you... Read More

Is Success About Money?

Success could be just about making money, but I think it is much wider and simpler than that.? Success is doing what you intended to do whether it is a small or big thing.? Success is also about not doing what you planned not to do whether it is a... Read More

15 Success Secrets Of The Strongest Men In The World

The 2004 final of the World's Strongest Man METRx Championship took place in Nassau in the Bahamas. Three of the six finalists impressed me especially as great role models.Svend Karlsen of Norway (aged 37 and a former world champion) was injured in the heats before the final. However he kept... Read More

You Know How, But Do You Know Why?

An unexamined life is not worth living ? SocratesAll too often we get caught up in how we should go about achieving a specific goal. We decide that we need to make something definite happen and then focus our efforts on what is required to accomplish the task.More important than... Read More

Still Mourning That Business Failure!

No one wants to fail. But when in business you ought to make decisions. While they are aimed at bringing out success your decisions may also prove to be a failure. Yes! Failure is detrimental to the confidence. That is why everybody dreads it. But we need to face it... Read More

Top Ten Ways to Achieve Personal and Professional Independence

1. Clearly define what you want and what is most important to you.Here's the deal, you have to look at and define your WHOLE life not just one part. This would include personal, professional, financial, and physical needs as well as your core values and beliefs. Consider this, one aspect... Read More

Amazing Mind Control Secret... Your Key to Ultimate Success

Understand and apply this one secret to your own life, and watch how fast and profoundly success will start chasing you...Why do some people appear to have all the luck...going from success to success...while others of apparently equal talent, intelligence and education continually fail? For the successful person, they seem... Read More

Self-Development Through Asking Why?

The Enlightened Warrior's 'Keys to Success' Through the Power of Our Thoughts, Words, and DeedsIn the philosophical teachings of the Ninja Warrior's Mikkyo esoteric mind-science that forms the foundation for the Warrior Concepts Life Mastery Program taught to my students and clients, there are three areas of focus that allow... Read More

Liberating Success Lessons from Singing - If It Is Rubbish, It Is Rubbish; If It Is Not, It is Not

Reggie Yates, a pop song presenter, was singing on 7th March 2005 at the UK Fame Academy for Comic Relief a charity that helps people in Africa and the UK. He is probably the worst singer in the group but has managed to survive to the last stages of the... Read More

Beliefs and How They Shape Your Future

Have you ever had such thoughts like "I always fall short", "Why am I always the looser" and the like? Who do you think you are? How would you describe yourself?How do you know? You know what you have experienced. You know by remembering events and how they affected you.... Read More

Learning From Your Mistakes

Your ability to deal constructively and effectively with mistakes and temporary setbacks is a mental skill that you can learn and become proficient at. The best way to deal with any failure is to realize that it is an indispensable prerequisite for success. You have to treat failure as an... Read More

Ignite Your Success - 21 Actions

Taking action is the strongest way to create success in your life. The following are the 21 Actions that you can take right now, to ignite the success in your life, business, career, relationships, or family. Take one or two of the actions that you are better at and practice... Read More

What is Your Process of Discovery?

When Julie looks through the lens of her camera she is interested in what is in focus and what is out of focus. Sometimes what is in focus is so boring, it's the out of focus which interests her. The question that occupies her mind is: how do I bring... Read More

Success Lessons From Marathons - Start Slow And Get Slower But Make Sure You Finish

A good laugh can help in a difficult or tough situation like running a marathon.Bob Hope describes the power of laughter well:"I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful."I was interested to hear a stand up comedian describe his... Read More

Blessing The Money You Spend

A young girl opens a birthday card from her grand mother and folded inside the card is a crisp $100 bill along with congratulations and sincere wishes and hopes for happiness. A successful store rewards its customers who spend more than $20 with a bonus service or gift. A woman... Read More

Top Ten Strategies For Becoming Uncommonly Successful

Here are 10 of 26 proven strategies gleaned from interviews with highly successful people who have overcome obstacles to accomplish such feats at climbing Mt. Everest, winning a Grammy, becoming a multi-millionaire, becoming an established author and humorist, a professional pitcher in the Major Leagues, an internet entrepreneur who earns... Read More

Plants, Herbs and Roots For Prosperity

Plants of all kinds (including trees), herbs and roots have been used for centuries to draw money to a person or bring prosperity to a home.There are several ways to use a plant in this manner:You can carry some of the substance on you.This can be as easy as putting... Read More

Seven Empowering Success Beliefs

I call the following seven belief lies of success, taking Anthony Robbins concept, because it helps us to remind what beliefs really are. Concepts about how things are we have adapted and are certain of.A belief is not a truth. Truth, right and wrong are moral concepts we have chosen... Read More

The #1 Success Secret of All Time

From time to time I receive correspondence from individuals with questions and concerns about their own individual prospects for personal and/or monetary success. The concerns from one request to the next are usually very similar..."...How can a person like me who lives in an area like I do, with no... Read More

Simple Money Spells

Magic doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some very simple rituals that might help you increase the overall prosperity in your life. Some are old, some are new, but one thing is certain they are all very superstitious.· Herbs are very well known for the money-drawing properties. Small pots... Read More

Success Lessons from Baseball - Enthusiasm And Excitement Can Make The Difference

I remember, about 35 years ago, reading two books by Frank Bettger, the baseball player, about how enthusiasm made all the difference in his life. His books made a difference in my life at the time and are still well worth reading and re-reading.Probably the most famous of his books... Read More

Changing Your Luck

In this week's New Age Notebook, I am going to address a subject that often comes up in the chat rooms: LUCK. Why is it that some people seem to be born with horseshoes up the wazoo while others battle an endless string of disasters and setbacks?Is there such thing... Read More

How Do You Measure Success?

Success isn't all that it's cracked up to be... I'm serious! Stop laughing!Well, success is important, very important in fact, depending on how you measure it. I'm going to give you an example of an imaginary "successful" individual. Let's call him Fred.Fred starts work each day at 6am. Fred works... Read More

Success Through Short Memory

Normally a long memory is an advantage but not if you keep programming your mind with 'tapes' of past failures.Abraham Lincoln must have had a short memory for his past failures. Many self-help books list the many failures he experienced throughout his life before he became one of the greatest... Read More

Daily Action Spells Success - What Have You Done Today To Make Yourself Feel Proud?

Since December 1st 2004, I have written one article or potential article a day for my motivation web site. One or two of these have been upgraded versions of previous articles but so far, I have not missed a day.I feel reasonably proud of this mainly because I am doing... Read More

Improve Our Income

We all want to improve our top line - our income - be it our salary or business profits. Here are the 5 Ways to make it happen:1. You need to figure out what you want, and don't settle for anything less without a struggle. Build a fortress around your... Read More

Better Instead of Bitter

I have been studying several books lately that deal with subject of attracting prosperity, well being and abundance to oneself -- partly as a refresher course for myself, but also partly because I was searching for answers for some of our clients in the Realm. Lately in the chat rooms,... Read More

Prosperity Practices

By popular request, I thought I would put together this little list of simple things you can do to increase cash flow ...sometimes, the most absurd and smallest practices seem to work better than a ritual that you have to make into a big dramatic production. I have tried these... Read More

Two Great Success Tips - Read And Apply What You Learn And Do It Now!

Today I was glad that I had bothered to read two of my favourite ezines. It is only too easy to think that you can afford to miss an issue or two. Inevitably, the issues you miss will be the best ones!One ezine was written by Pawan Agrawal and the... Read More

Candleburning 101

One of the questions that I am asked most often on the realm, is colour of candle should I burn for what purpose? And when ...As there is no book out there called Candle Burning for Dummies, I thought I would give you a quick crash course in the correspondences... Read More

Success Through Expertise - Bring In The Experts Or Become An Expert Yourself

This morning, on TV, I was amazed to see how a house could be transformed by experts. They were allowed to use only £500 (or $1100 dollars) and they had to complete the work in two days.The owner wanted to sell his house but had had no offers so far... Read More

Keys To Prosperity

Is it possible to get rich quick using the power of your mind? Sometimes, I think the only people getting rich are the authors of bestsellers with titles such as "Simply Abundant, Creating Prosperity and Miracle Power For Infinite Riches". However, we keep buying these books, because most of us... Read More

Magical Houseplants

Whenever I'm feeling stuck in a rut, I go out and buy myself a new houseplant. I usually do this when I get the sense that I am surrounded by stale energy. Most people can easily pick up on this kind of vibe -- emotionally you might be feeling stuck,... Read More

I Would Give Anything To ?

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... Read More

The Lazy Mans Way To Riches

The title of this article also happens to be the title of one of the greatest ads of all time, written by a man named Joe Karbo.Joe was was one of the foremost copy-writers, headline writers and direct response experts of all time.Joe established precedents, and built the foundation for... Read More

Dont Just Read About It; Be About It!

Far too many of us struggle through life despite more Bibles, personal development, and self-help books being read now, than during any other time in history.Why is that?Whatever it is that we are in search of, cannot be found among the pages of any book, but rather, deep inside ourselves.... Read More

Like A One-Eyed Cat Peeping In A Seafood Store

Want to be successful in whatever it is you choose to do? Then you need to be focused--just "like a one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store!"Guess what that old one-eyed cat see's, when it's peeping in that seafood store? Seafood--that's it! No people, no traffic--just seafood! Now that's what... Read More

3 Steps to Defining Success and Defining Your Future

Q: Are you a success?A: Its all in how you define the word!An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican Village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked.Inside the boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The banker complimented Miguel, the Mexican, on... Read More

Limiting Beliefs - How to Break Through the Barrier

Circus trainers used to tie a chain around a baby elephant's ankle to stop it from escaping. The chain would be connected to a tall spike which was hammered deep into the ground. As a baby, the elephant was not strong enough to pull out the spike, and so it... Read More

Success - Its Never Too Late

Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonalds, was over fifty when he started making money. Kroc was a paper cup salesman who obtained the marketing rights to a multi-mixer invented by Earl Prince. He criss-crossed the US for seventeen years selling these mixers until he met up with the McDonald brothers.... Read More

The Art of Adapting to Change

One of the main reasons that may hinder us from reaching our innermost goals and desires is our inability to be flexible.This fact may be hard to swallow, but it's true. We do everything we can to eliminate any type of suffering in our lives, yet challenges and pressures can... Read More

Top 6 Business Success Strategies

"The principal purpose of business is to create a customer." --Peter DruckerCreating a loyal and respectful relationship with a potential customer builds the basis for all other areas of business success.Simply stated, without customers, our businesses would all fail.A satisfied customer is a customer who provides a continual income stream... Read More

Is This Your Time To Take Action?

If you are sick and tired of the dreaming phase of things and are ready to take some action and get results...here is what to do.1. Believe in yourself.It is a fact that you become like the person you think and believe you are, and you achieve only what you... Read More

Healthy Wealthy Wise: Boost Your Productivity

We all strive for a 'balanced life'. Although we may not all be able to achieve the myth of balance, we can focus on three areas of our life to help us be more productive in other areas of our life. By managing our heath, knowing our wealth and seeking... Read More

Create Credibility for Success

Back in my early marketing days, finding the magic ticket to online success was my prime focus. Day after day I became engaged in the journey to find the internet "El Dorado". I did find what I was looking for, nothing more than a fistful of air. The online marketing... Read More

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

I do! I want to be a millionaire! Do you?Judging by the number of lotteries and TV game shows that offer million-dollar or multi-million dollar prizes, becoming a millionaire has become a global obsession. Every day there is at least one new millionaire. Yet I have noticed that many of... Read More

19 Good Questions For Living The Good Life (Just The Right Question To Get Just What You Desire)

It happened again in class. While sharing my insights on a particular subject, I spontaneously began by saying:"Ask yourself this question"I believe in the power of a good question. Questions find their way into my journal, class notes, and my interactions with people.Any one answer to any one of the... Read More

Using A Weekly Review To Improve My Life And Business

"What a week!" you say at the end of a series of days thatwent, quite frankly, very well. And yet...At the conclusion of another week those same three words maycarry with them a completely different meaning.Discouraged and fighting off feelings of defeat, you hardlyhave enough breath to reflect with a... Read More

Life 101 For the Young and Young at Heart! Book Excerpt

Lesson 1. Category Well Being Plan to do this.Stop blaming others for your shortcomings and failings in life. Why should you do this?What ever happened in the past is not a prediction of what will happen in the future. Take control of you, your thoughts, and your actions, so you... Read More

The Communication of Your Biology & Beliefs

Not only do we communicate with ourselves, but our cells communicate with each other and the environment in order to respond to situations, which ultimately create our belief systems.Dr Bruce Lipton has done extensive work on how our beliefs and perceptions affect us at the cellular level. Much of what... Read More

12 Tips to Network Your Way to Success

Lots of people network but few reap the rewards of zeroing in on their potential when it comes to networking. Here are some tips to help fill the gap between where you are now and where you can be.1- Be Generous- Give without expectations and you will be surprised at... Read More

Forget Dreams...Have Visions!

Do you still keep that all important 'Inner Spark Alive'? ...even 15 yrs later from college!To me 4 steps lead to 'true arriving'. Our success domain can be summarized in 4 simple steps.Step#1 : Dream With Totally Relaxed Freedom!Though I said, forget Dreams what I meant is dream with freedom... Read More

Five Principals for Prosperity

Many years ago, forty to be exact, I started my own business at the tender age of nineteen. The street markets in and around Manchester England was my happy hunting ground. Every day was an adventure and despite the weather and difficulties of getting a stall on the street market,... Read More

The Ultimate Formula for Success

Why is true success so rare?Why does research show that over 80% of people break their New Year's resolutions? Why do most attempts to lose weight, quit smoking and start businesses fail?Of course, there are many possible answers. Some people look for the easy way out, and just don't want... Read More

Why Pain?: An Understanding of Pain as a Necessary Part of Personal Growth

Champions expect pain, endure pain, and never complain. ---UnknownAfter so many years of studying personal development and thinking that the change I was looking for is going to come from that new book or new audio program, I realized that I was mistaken. The change doesn't come from the audio... Read More

10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace - Wayne Dyer Book Mini-Review

Dr. Wayne Dyer published his best-selling book, "10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace" and it's an easy read. It's the type of book that you can crack open and find nuggets on pretty much every page you open it to.Unlike books that give specific advice about actions you could... Read More

Belief And Action Succeed

For centuries Protestant Christians have argued that you can reach heaven through faith (belief) alone while Roman Catholics have argued that both faith and works are necessary for salvation. However, both groups agree that faith and works are essential in the life of the true Christian.This truth applies not only... Read More

Success Lessons From Boxing

Sugar Ray Leonard and Sylvester Stallone recently opened an academy or gymnasium for contenders in downtown LA. The contenders are top middleweight boxers in the USA who have not been given a shot at the title.Sugar Ray and Sly Stallone are well qualified to run the academy as both have... Read More

Insinct Is Your Life-blood - Says Author

Fourteen thousand civilised people died when the tsunami hit Andaman Islands ? five percent of the population ? meanwhile a cannibal tribe, inhabiting the same island, hardly lost a life. And do you know what saved them ? the earliest early-warning system known to man.When the Jarawa tribe saw jungle... Read More

Your Money or Your Life!

Quote of the month: Am I working to live or living to work? Work can wait, but the rainbow won't. GeelaHow many times (at least in the movies) have we stared death in the face at gunpoint? Yet, whether we realize it not, we experience the same terrorizing and paralyzing... Read More

Surf the Wave of Abundance

Bank account bare? Bedroom barren? Body running on empty? Buddha not showing up? Why?Maybe because your beat is off! You're out of step with the AbunDance. It's a dance that requires flexibility, fluidity and, above all, the willingness to flow with life's changing rhythms.The word "abundance" comes from a Latin... Read More

Want To Succeed In Business, Social, Personal Life? Take Good Care Of Your Personal Image

Your personal image: It's the most important YOU asset you own.Your personal image, the perception that people have about you, affects your success in every aspect of life - your life on the job, your social life, even your love life!That is true because, no matter who you are or... Read More

How To Create a Life Strategy for Business Success - Part One of a Series

Ask yourself the following:1. I have created a life-strategy plan for the next:a. 20 years.................Yes No b. 10 years.................Yes No c. 5-years..................Yes No d. 1-year...................Yes No e. 1-week...................Yes NoIf you knew how to create a life strategy and implement it, would you be interested in doing so? ...................Yes NoVery few... Read More

Your Telephone Voice Makes Your Success

We speak every day without fully recognizing the impact our voice has on the our success and that of our organizations. The voice that picks up the company telephone or speaks to the customer or supplier represents that organization, whether it's the receptionist, sales person, human resource rep, general manager... Read More

Success Involves Ignoring Critics

Critics can destroy or inspire you. Your own self critic is often the most deadly critic of all. I was thrown out of the school choir at the age of 8. The teacher said someone was growling. She walked along the row and announced that I was the growler!From that... Read More

Raise Your Bar: The Power of Yes

Every one of us lives with a ceiling, a belief ceiling. Some ceilings are lower than others. Beyond that ceiling is all that is not yet known to us -- all the possibilities of possibilities. Raising our bar takes conscious awareness and embracing new experiences. Here is an experience that... Read More

What Do You Need To Do To Be Successful?

What do you need to do to be successful? If you are searching the net you may feel that you need to sign up for the latest affiliate marketing programme. Or perhaps you need to be a member of the latest MLM scheme. On the other hand it may be... Read More

So What is Success Anyway?

Well I'll tell you what it's not. Even thought many of us like to periodically visit our own personal Fantasyland complete with its mansions, servants, fancy cars and trips to exotic places (check under the heading of "What I Would Do if I Won the Lottery") most of us over... Read More

Why Aren?t You Seriously Wealthy Already?

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... Read More

Persistence

One of the keys to being successful in anything you do is persistence. Once you have determined exactly what it is you want to accomplish, you must take massive action on a consistent, persistent basis in order to succeed. Think of it like building a muscle. If you have never... Read More

How do Tiger Woods and other Tippy Top World Achievers do it ?

They 'do it' by sharpening their FOCUS on the task at hand to a 100% FOCUS Perfection...Here's a New and Startlingly Simple method, that Really Works... to sharpen your personal and business FOCUS to world class level... just like the world's top performers do it...!This simple trick to pulling off... Read More

Key Things Ive Learned From Studying The Lives of Great Achievers

I've long been a student of those who have achieved high levels of success. Over the years I've noticed several common threads in the makeup of the people I've studied. I'd like to recount several of those traits for you in the hope that in identifying them, you can implement... Read More

Run Towards Fear: A Prescription for Success

Fear, or negative anxiety, is the modern day bubonic plague, infecting millions upon millions of people. It spreads with viral effect, and leaves behind consequences of mediocrity and regret. This "plague" is partly due to societal influences (particularly in a post-9/11 era) and partly due to individual issues (the tendency... Read More

10 Principles of Success

How do we define success? Webster's dictionary defines success as " the attainment of wealth, favor , or eminence." I think we would agree that Webster's definition is quite accurate in terms of how we look at people that we perceive to be "successful".I would like to expand on this... Read More

How Do You Define Your Success?

How does an online marketer define success ? There are many ways to describe success, but does it always have to do with a hefty bank balance ?I can consider myself to be an online success. Heck, I am not making a ton of money every month or consider myself... Read More

Plan to Succeed

Have you ever made plans in your career but never fulfilled them? Or have you fulfilled a plan but found that you have gone in the wrong direction?Life is full of choices that involve risk. And as we become older, we are more fearful of making such decisions.Making That Career... Read More

Success Tips From Boxing

Ray Winstone, the London East End barrow boy, who became an actor famous for acting hard men, did some boxing when he was younger. He learned a key lesson from boxing which helped him in the acting world and which could help any of us in any situation."You would go... Read More

Animal Teachers Reveal Success Through Pleasure

What the anteater and otter show us about success?It's been called the " id" by Freud, and hedonism by zealots. In truth, the animal self is the part of us that seeks pleasure. Labeling this limits our experience of it. Still for the sake of reference I'll describe this very... Read More

How Two Powerful Words Can Guarantee You Success

I see it happen all too often on the internet including the programs I am involved with. It's a disease called quit-itis.You know what I'm talking about. It's when you join a program and if you don't make any money within the first couple of weeks you say this program... Read More

The 5 Categories You Want To Succeed In

If it comes to the question what we really want in our life the answer is always "Pleasure". Whatever happens to you, your brain asks 2 questions. Does that mean pain or pleasure, and if it means pain, how can I avoid it.You might not believe me as it sounds... Read More

Individualistic Sucess Models

In individualistic success models, success is not due to the individual's relationship with his external environment or place in society, but, rather, a matter of individual accomplishment or, in some cases, a measure of his relationship with God. These models had their roots originally in Protestant Calvinism and are the... Read More

The American Dream Model

The present model of business and career motivation, the one most closely associated with the "American Dream" which emphases enterpreuneurship, individual achievement, competition, and domination has been around for at least the last 50 years . Up to the mid 20th century, the predominant prosperity model was the Calvinist work... Read More

Thinking for Success

Thoughts are very powerful. An intention held long and hard enough will eventually manifest itself physically. A negative or positive action will stir up negative or positive thoughts long afterwards.To have a better future, you must behave better now so that the thoughts that come to mind are more likely... Read More

Parable for a New Age

Daddy was a very, very odd little man-possibly a schizophrenic-for all we could figured out. He was a short stony-faced man that rarely smiled or talked very much. His Norweigan/Dutch family had endured quite a bit of disaster-wiped out in a storm in Iceland, and then wiped out in the... Read More

Barriers to Prosperity

An odd but frequent barrier to prosperity is the belief that we're the "wrong type" to live an abundant life. This comes down to a whole attitude about ourselves which places us as a "misfit". This is quite usual among those who are on a Spiritual Path. I had this... Read More

The Amazing 3-Step Formula To Success!

Believe it or not, there is a special 3-step formula that makes people successful.Unfortunately, you can't buy the formula. But if you could, it would be hotter than reality television shows!So, what is this amazing 3-step formula I'm talking about?Okay. Here it is:1. Have a goal.2. Do what you love.3.... Read More

How To Prepare Yourself Mentally For Success

Okay, so you've finally made that big decision to start your own business. Now what?Well, not to discount the importance of getting all of your ducks in a row, regarding permits, licenses, financing, etc., the very first thing I recommend is a complete re- programming of your mind. Because, before... Read More

To Be is to Become

To make change effective, you have to BE what you want to BECOME.There is a concept that I'll bet you have heard about most of your life. It goes something like this-"You can do anything, if you put your mind to it."Some of us have learned that there is more... Read More

The Courage To Act

The world is full of people with great intentions. They dream about all the wonderful things they would like to have and do in their lives, as soon as they get around to it. They get ready, they get everything in order, and they even have plenty of opportunities. They... Read More

There is a Technique that can Change Your Life, says Author

Do you feel like your stuck?No matter what you do, you don't seem to be able to move on. The doors to advancement at work seem to close, money remains tight and relationships get to the same place and fail.You might not have noticed it, but day-to-day life, and things... Read More

Belief Helps You Succeed But Can It Win A Boat Race?

On March 27th 2005, Oxford won the annual boat race against their rivals, Cambridge.A commentator remarked that both teams believed 100% at the start that they would win. Cambridge were described as the beauty because their technique was so good. Oxford were described as the beast because they were heavier... Read More

8 Ultimate Secrets Skyrocket Your Success!

Whenever I ask people this question, "what do you really want in your life?" They will usually give me answers as follows. "I want to have more success in my life." "I want to have more money." "I want to have a better relationship." Then I ask them "What will... Read More

NORPS

I thought this was unbelievable, but it's true.On average, security guards arrest 2 people each week at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport for carrying firearms through security.These are not terrorists.They are "NORPS."That's "Normal Ordinary Regular People Screwing Up."The acronym was coined by Clayton County Solicitor Keith Martin. He is the official who... Read More

The 10 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Haven?t Reached a Dream

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... Read More

Lifetime Success Key: Get a Life...

I was talking about my business to a stranger the other day and he scored a great point. He agreed that I had a great opportunity to offer, and a person could make a great deal of money from it. Then he asked the question that threw me for a... Read More

Mastering The Habits Of Success

The difference between success and failure is based on behavior. Successful people adopt certain behaviors that help them move in the direction that they desire. Unsuccessful people do not adopt a specific behavior set and tend to drift through life.Here are a few success habits that I have noticed used... Read More

Top Ten Success Strategies

1. Believe in yourself and what it is you do. Be true to yourself. Don't be afraid to be unique. Value equally your personal and professional commitments.2. Develop and maintain high quality relationships built on trust and integrity. Supporting characteristics include compatibility, reliability, responsiveness, confidence and empathy.3. Understand what you... Read More

Help Yourself To Success

If you help yourself, God and humans will help you too. Start helping yourself to achieve your goals with commitment and perseverance and others, including God or the Universe, will be attracted into your life to assist you.People first come to watch and then to help the person who has... Read More

The Not So Secret Secrets of Success

Have you ever heard of the "secrets of success"? Many times people are trying to sell you these "secrets" for a very high price! Well, in my five years of Internet marketing experience, I haven't learned any "secrets".These so-called "secrets" are mostly common sense and hard work. We all know... Read More

Two Key Success Skills - Take Action Now And Be Bold Enough To Talk

I am writing this article to cement two key success skills in my own mind as well as yours. They are so important that they are worth thinking about every single day.Mike Chen, the twenty year old internet guru, and Mark Joyner, his mentor both agree that the 'ability to... Read More

Success Through Clear Dreams - I Do Not Want To Lie On My Death Bed Saying I Wish I Had Done That

Many UK citizens want to settle or retire in Spain the land of sun, healthy food, villas and blue swimming pools. Only a few of these actually achieve their dream. What makes the difference?Those who succeed can teach the rest of us a lot about courage, determination, drive and self-respect.... Read More

Millionaire Mind - Secret Of The Millionaire Mind Revealed

Hey Future Millionaire,There's so much value in reading about the successes of other people.You can get so much from it.I was reading a recent edition of Forbes Magazine and the theme was "the best advice I ever got" and I want to share one story with you.The magazine was interviewing... Read More

Who Is Dietrich Mateschitz?

Hope you're having a GREAT Day!Last night I was reading the latest issue of Forbes magazine.It's an awesome magazine and this specific issue was about a group of 620 people that have something in common.They're all billionaires.I started reading the story of the first person they were featuring and as... Read More

Great Success Story

Ok, let me tell you what I mean.As some of you know that have been around my 'stuff' for a while, I was lost for 6-7 years beforeI started to find my way. I had a ton of good ideas that I never followed through on.My habits were poor. I... Read More

5 Tips to Make the Right Decisions in the Midst of Chaos

"In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do. The worst thing you can do is nothing." Theodore RooseveltAs I wandered a parking lot looking for my car I realized the quality of my decision making skills shrunk drastically in the midst... Read More

Celebrate Great Rides

You have been preparing for months. You are in position and you are ready. A swell develops and begins to transform before your very eyes. A monster wave is now bearing down upon you. Your training and instincts kick in as you paddle to meet the motion of your wave.... Read More

In Success Language, Failure Means You Are Almost There!

We all know as we are progressing towards our personal goals, dreams and aspirations that we will fail repeatedly, and then all of a sudden we achieve our ultimate outcome and attain our WHY in LIFE! Each failure is a stepping stone to Success, which in turn will become a... Read More

The Winner Walk

The Winner's Walk is a key strategy in the sport of life/business. When you meet somebody new, your perception of the person and what you feel about them is based 93% on body language. When you walk like a Winner, people will feel your presence and know you have something... Read More

5 Key Ingredients of Business Success

What do you need to have for a successful business? Many people focus too much on the money part and neglect other important ingredients of a successful business. Here's the list of key ingredients for business success:1) Time: You must understand that time is money. In business, our objective is... Read More

Measure Effort To Achieve Success!

Let's say you're moving forward in your efforts to achieve your goals. Along the way you will certainly experience many victories. Yet there will also be challenges and failures. To keep yourself going, you are going to need lots of support from within. This support is going to come in... Read More

A Century of Hope

What would one initially think about someone who dropped out of school at the age of 16? Would there be any hope for this person? This person is Bob Hope. Comedian Bob Hope starred in over 50 movies and lived past the age of 100 years old.Hope was born in... Read More

Smith Could ?C? the Future

Frederick W. Smith attended Yale University and wrote a paper on the concept of overnight package delivery. Smith's professor did not agree with his futuristic possibility and only gave Smith a C for the paper.How many times have we let someone's opinion dissuade us from doing what we want to... Read More

Great Century, by George

George Burns' career could have ended as early as 1958, when his wife Gracie Allen retired from Show business. Burns continued the show after Allen retired, but the show was cancelled after one season. Burns could have let his wife's retirement from show business stop him from going further in... Read More

8 Categories to Instantly Organize Your Success Strategy

You're enjoying a perfectly shallow conversation with a good friend over coffee, discussing your oldest child's latest broken bone fiasco and how long it takes you to drive across town with the traffic these days, when out of nowhere he asks, "Do you ever wonder where all this day to... Read More

Private Effort Means Success In Public

If we eat too much at home, the public eventually will notice that our stomach sticks out like a balloon wrapped in clothes. If we drink too much in private our nose gradually turns red and becomes a warning beacon for others.On the other hand, if we make an effort... Read More

You are the President of Your Own Nation

Congratulations! You are the president of your own nation, and it is called "Imagination". This particular nation is the driving force behind your life and is the underlying factor for your future. You need to realize that you have an enormous responsibility as the President of this Nation, because you... Read More

The 101 Habits of Highly Successful People

Personal missions statements (PMS) are just nothing but the winning choices. Our mind can program us in such a way that success ratio in personal, social & professional life changes drastically.PMS or winning choices are exactly similar to that programming. It enables, focuses you on changing your habits, behavior, attitudes... Read More

Dealing with Difficult People--Go Ahead, Rain on My Parade

"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow."--Jerry ChinRain is vital to all life on earth, and is the main way that water from the sky fills our lakes and rivers, and provides nourishment and growth. Most of... Read More

How To Deal With Change

It is often said that the only things in life that are inevitable are death and taxes. Well, you can add a third item to the things that are inevitable, and that is change. And change is happening faster than at any time in human history.When the Berlin Wall came... Read More

A Gold Medal in Love

Five-time gold medal-winning figure skater, Jenny Kilmer, has won the women's Olympics since she was 16. At 36, she is attempting to win her sixth straight gold medal. Kilmer has been blessed to have such fame and fortune with sporting equipment endorsements and TV contracts. She has gotten everything that... Read More

Failure IS an option.

I wrote an article on this very subject, with the same title a few years ago. And? it was a pretty decent article if I do say so myself!Then I lost it. Gone. Deleted in error with no backup!Talk about 'ironic'??..Well, moving forward (hint) - over the years I have... Read More

Motivation By Desire

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... Read More

Elements of Success

There are twelve necessary elements involved in achieving success:1. Spend daily time in reflection, contemplation, meditation, stillness and silence. Ground yourself in self-awareness.Since all that exists arises out of the infinite, you should get intimate with the infinite so you can have what you want. Meditation connects you the greater... Read More

Can You Think Your Way To Riches?

I am going to tell you something you already know but actively ignore. 90% of the time, 90% of what you think is complete and utter drivel, useless background chatter, and recycled subconscious tape loops.We all know that thought is a creative activity and that conscious intentional thought is responsible... Read More

The 5-Minute Success Strategy - Transform Your Behavior Easily and Painlessly

Recently, I coached a young woman whom I'll call Mary about how to make critical lifestyle changes. Mary had always struggled with her weight. She had no control over her eating and she could not maintain a consistent exercise program. That's when I suggested that Mary try the 5-Minute Success... Read More

The Role of Failure in Success

Does the thought of failure send a cold shiver down your spine? Failure is the thing most of us spend the greatest amount of energy trying to avoid. What is failure?In reality, when you strip away all the emotions attached to the word, failure is only feedback. Failure means that... Read More

Success Takes Practice

As a speaker and trainer, people often approach me after one of my programs to tell me how excited they are about the strategies they have learned and how they plan to put these ideas into action. When I connect with these people later on and ask how the techniques... Read More

Achieve Success Now - What Are You Waiting For?

Are you ready to finally realize your dream? I'm talking about the desire that you carry deep down inside of you that you attribute to some adolescent fancy. It's the dream that isn't practical and can't possible be fulfilled. Well, it is possible to fulfill it and the time to... Read More

Success Without Excuses

If we hope to achieve any worthwhile goal it will be necessary to throw out the excuses. The excuses usually do not deceive others but they may well deceive ourselves.In England today, several national services are of a poor standard. One reason they are so poor is that the people... Read More

How Do You Spell Success

A person who is illiterate can look at a word without knowing what it means. Perhaps he can recognize the shape of some of the letters; perhaps she even knows that certain of these shapes are representative of certain sounds; still, the veil cannot be pierced.Each written word ('success', for... Read More

The Most Under Rated Method To Achieve Success!

The most under rated method to achieve success is: The power of Visualisation. The best kept secret of success on the sports field and in athletics is: The power of Visualisation. The situation where the mind is in charge of the body. Athletes and other sportspersons constantly use the power... Read More

Number One Killer Of Could-Have-Been Success Stories

Fear.Everything in this world has its opposite.Good has bad.Optimism has pessimismPositive has negative.Success has failure.If fear of failure rears its ugly head now and then as you set up your business, what it's doing is pausing your progress.Sure you might spend a day or two thinking, 'what am I doing!'... Read More

There Is Room For Everyone At The Top

Do you believe that? Do you believe we can all become successful? Every single person on this earth old and young. Do you believe every single person can be successful?It sounds a bit far stretched doesn't it?If you think it can't be possible stop reading right now and analyze why... Read More

Of Courage and Greatness

Courage is something that is reflected and reciprocated, and is by no means, inherent. When we are ordinary, we are morally ample and when we are surreal, we are audacious. The need for temerity is amplified when we're bound to be representing it and it is lessened when it can... Read More

5 Steps to Greater Workplace Productivity

Step 1 ? Learn a powerful key to increase financial successYantras are a visual representation of a mantra. A mantra is a sound that resonates in the atmosphere and creates a specific effect. A yantra is similar to a radio being turned to a specific station that, in this case,... Read More

The Bubble Of Prosperity

My life is a bubble; but how much solid cash it costs to keep that bubble floating.~Logan Pearsall Smith When we appreciate the money that we have--no matter how little, and no matter how simple--we create a vibration of prosperity and an attitude of power.This theme percolates in our subconscious... Read More

Step Up To Success

Sometimes it is better to just get on with doing something rather than thinking and planning for too long.Philip Humbert makes an interesting evaluation of the race for the South Pole by the Norwegian Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott (Scott of the Antartic).Scott spent days in planning and preparation for... Read More

How To Begin Your Journey To Success

Becoming successful requires a lifestyle change. It requires that you know where you are going, where you want to be, but most importantly, it requires that you know how you will get there!Before you begin your journey to success, ask yourself these questions...What do I want in life?What do I... Read More

How to Develop a Millionaires Mind

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!... Read More

Success = Prosperity

Material or physical success is often measured by the level of prosperity achieved.We can define prosperity as having or owning all that we idealize and desire. With this definition, we can see that even a monk who has taken on vows of poverty, silence and chastity can be prosperous, if... Read More

Your Success

Success starts in your mind. Positive Thinking creates the advantage.Success comes with a good mood. Listen to your most preferred CD before an important meeting.Success is increased with a little attention. Give others something maybe a nice gesture is enough.Success comes when your body is healthy. Body and soul are... Read More

Does Your School Teach You How to Achieve Financial Freedom?

Study hard, get good grades and you will have a bright future! I am pretty sure many of you have been brainwashed by your teachers with this statement when you were students. And your perception of a bright future is most likely to become a lawyer, doctor, engineer, businessman. whatever... Read More

Run Towards Fear: A Prescription For Success

Fear, or negative anxiety, is the modern day bubonic plague, infecting millions upon millions of people. It spreads with viral effect, and leaves behind consequences of mediocrity and regret. This "plague" is partly due to societal influences (particularly in a post-9/11 era) and partly due to individual issues (the tendency... Read More

3 Keys to Fulfill Your Wildest Dreams

If you'd like to fulfill your long-held dreams, try a radical approach. Radical people create their own breakthroughs for getting the job, love and health they really want. Nonconformists open to options for achieving "extraordinary" goals that others don't see.Take Christopher Columbus for example. Columbus played outside the box. When... Read More

Posture Yourself for a Promotion

Sit up straight! You may recall hearing those words as a child. Perhaps a teacher or a parent would utter those words to you on a regular basis. It was so much easier to slouch and perhaps it still is. Your new image, however, begins with how you feel about... Read More

Build Rapport Through Buzzwords

What if I told you that you could be more influential and powerful and all you'll have to remember one simple thing? To persuade your people, all you have to do is: "Cook their favorite meal before they're hungry..."You're thinking, "What? Sure buddy, that makes no sense!" Well hang on,... Read More

Ready? Go! Tweak!

Let's set the scene. You're in a packed stadium. It's the Olympics and you're watching the 100-metre sprint. You're up in the nosebleed section and you see what resembles little "ants" stretching on the field as they prepare for their 10-second mad dash to the finish line. As the race... Read More

Education Leads To A Healthier And Happier Life

Do you feel you lead a healthy and happy life? If you answered yes, chances are you have received some sort of college or post secondary (post high school) education. If you are an adult, and don't have an education, an online education may be something you may want to... Read More

5 Key Ways to Attract Abundance and Prosperity

When you hear the words "abundance" and "prosperity", what immediately comes to mind?Is it money, fulfilling relationships, a lovely house to live in, peace of mind, a career/vocation that expresses your gifts?It may be all or none of those things. It may mean something else to you. But if you... Read More

Marketing In The Moment (Consciously)

It's really all we have... the "Moment". Think about it, the past is only a memory and the future is a speculation. The "Moment" is where it all happens. If we master the "Moment" everything else will fall into place. There are 4 keys to mastering the "Moment" that I... Read More

Three Proven Ways To Leverage the Big Power of Small Changes

Successful people set ambitious goals. But the high standards and lofty visions necessary for great success can sometimes be daunting. You may want to run a marathon, lose 50 pounds, or build a business empire, but you may quickly find yourself overwhelmed if you mentally focus on such ambitious goals.The... Read More

Do You Really Want To Be Successful In Life?

How many times have people asked you what you really want out of life ? and how many times has your reply been: "I want to be successful in life!"The word "Success" in itself is very powerful and inspiring. Every individual can have his or her own definition of success?.... Read More

Making a Favourable First Impression -- Seven Quick Tips

There's always a first time to meeting people. We want to do it right, and be remembered for good. Here are seven quick tips to increase your chances. Do it right the first time. Get started right away!* Be in control of your actions. Be aware of them and their... Read More

Benefits To Having An Education

If you look back to the 70s and 80s, many people were able to get by without even having a high school diploma. You could get a labor job and make $20 an hour without much effort. These days, these jobs are much harder to acquire. Not getting some sort... Read More

Overcoming The Fear Of Money

Many people, it seems, have a fear of money. Does the thought of having a lot of money make you uncomfortable? Cause you anxiety? If so, it may be that you are buying into the myths about money. Myths that are simply untrue. In fact, many of the most common... Read More

Succeed By Looking Forward

We all want something to look forward to. The best way to attract it into our lives is to look forward to it. By looking into the future with expectation and hope we are more likely to work with energy and even excitement to make that great future come true.However,... Read More

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

"The reason man may become the master of his own destiny is because he has the power to influence his own subconscious mind." ? Napoleon HillThe power of your subconscious mind cannot be under estimated. Even though we do not fully understand how the subconscious works exactly, the power of... Read More

The Honor Roll of Life

All too often, people pursue a vision of material success at the expense of the other aspects of their beingness. In fact, our current culture is so plagued with this narrowness of vision, so focused on the material, that the soul of our society is in danger of being lost.Corporate... Read More

Characteristics of Successful People

Each human being, who exists above the level of simple survival and therefore has the freedom to think and make choices, has the opportunity to choose to live either a life that is 'on purpose' or by accident.Choosing to live life by accident means deciding to be a creature of... Read More

Decision-Making: The Right Way!

Why do some people end up with boring jobs living paycheck-to-paycheck while others are sitting on top of the world? Did some simply make 'bad' decisions while others got 'lucky'? No-the difference here is goal setting and decision making.You want to make all the 'right' decisions in your life-not only... Read More

+ Persistence =

"Never, never, never give up; never give up, never!." - Winston ChurchillThis is the total, famous commencement speech he made to a university graduating class; his last public words; sound advice for all who aspire to achieve their dreams.Most people have, and know that they have, lots of promise. Before... Read More

What Bowling and Success Have In Common

I was flying home from a seminar in Atlanta yesterday afternoon on Delta and they have TVs on each seat.It was 1pm and I was a bit tired, so I was channel surfing and wouldn't have minded if I just fell asleep for the trip.But as I was surfing, I... Read More

Taking Responsibility

Everything you are or ever will be is completely up to you. Everything that has happened and is happening in your life is because of your behavior, words, and actions. You have the freedom of choice. Virtually every circumstance in your life so far, you have chosen out of your... Read More

Success Lessons From TV - What Key Life Skill Did Sugar Ray Teach?

Sugar Ray Leonard and Sylvester Stallone have recently hosted a fascinating reality show called "Contenders" in which 16 top middleweight boxers gradually eliminate each other from contention until the final two get a great opportunity to show their skills in Las Vegas and the winner gets 1 million dollars.Every week... Read More

Book Summary: The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success

Dr. Deepak Chopra is a well-known author of more than 25 books. He is one of the leading spokespersons for a growing movement of physicians who are combining modern Western medicine with ancient Eastern healing methods. Chopra was formerly the Chief of Staff at Boston Regional Medical Center, and he... Read More

Failure

Any person who goes through life without experiencing failure is the ultimate failure in life.Why? Because if a person has never failed, they have never attempted to achieve or accomplish extraordinary goals. They have not reached for excellence and have stayed safely within the realm of mediocrity.Success is not defined... Read More

What Do You Know?

"When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school It's a wonder I can think at all"- Paul Simon, KodachromeUnless you are a military historian, it is completely irrelevant to your life that the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.... Read More

The Clichés of Success

The problem with writing about success is that almost everything ends up sounding like a cliché. It has all been said before. It has all been read or heard before. There are no new secret formulas; no new tricks to creating success or being successful; nothing new to write about.If... Read More

How I Changed The World

There is no substitute for direct personal application. Information or knowledge will not change your life. Wishful thinking or daydreaming will not change your life. It is in the application of knowledge that power is secured and exercised.Almost all people want to change the world. Some want to change the... Read More

Your Focus is the KEY to YOUR Success

Why do you need to know your focus when joining a group?The power of focus will differentiate you from the rest of the crowd. You need to concentrate on where business comes from for your organization. Without focus, you will fall into the trap of being the do-it-all person with... Read More

How to Make Your Wildest Dreams a Reality

According to Bill Gates there are 3 keys to success in any new venture:1) Being in the right place at the right time. (You could well be already there!)2) Have a vision of where the industry/business you're working in is going!3) Taking Massive and Immediate Action! (It is time to... Read More

Set Your Mind For Success

Did you know you can literally program your mind so your thoughts will move you toward success naturally? Think about it. Through repetition you learned what you know now whether positive or negative. It only makes sense that through repetition you can intentionally learn anything.Most of our lives are spent... Read More

Tiger Woods Secret to Success

Did you see or hear about 'The Masters' golf tournament this past weekend?What an incredible ending and what an incredible victory by Tiger Woods.Whether you're a fan of golf or not, there's something about Tiger's MINDSET that has helped him unleash his greatness.I want to share with you a brief... Read More

Imagine That

"See, I told you so," she emailed me, "it turned out just like I said. All that talk about positive thinking is just bs. I tried to think that it would be alright, and I said all those positive affirmations; but it still turned out as badly as I thought... Read More

Manifesting Wealth

Many people talk or write about the science of success or the art of creating wealth. You don't want just the science. You don't want just the art. What you want is the technology. The how to.Manifestation is not a mystery. It is a process. All processes can be analyzed,... Read More

Expectations

I'll let you in on a little secret...life delivers pretty much what you expect it will. If you want to have success in life, you must train yourself to expect success.The English word expect is actually a contraction of 2 Latin roots "ex" and "spect" and its literal meaning is... Read More

Set Yourself Up For Success

I receive several emails every week asking me about how to become successful. It is tempting to just refer people to my books and articles. I have, after all, written thousands of pages specifically about success and how to go about getting it. I usually, however, provide a personalized answer... Read More

Success Through Enthusiasm Rather Than Surgery

"Enthusiasm is worth any pot of cream ever offered."Can you be a President or a Prime Minister if you are bald? Many political advisers suggest that a Presidential or Prime Ministerial candidate should have plenty of hair and an attractive, youthful image. They see image as a very important part... Read More

If Only, If Only, If Only

Remove these words from your vocabulary!The words "If only ?" are disempowering and focus solely on the past.So many times people say, "If only I had chosen this career, if only I hadn't listened to her, if only I knew then what I know now ?"Well, you didn't choose that... Read More

How to Make Success a Habit

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... Read More

7 Tips for Success

In this article we mention 7 tips for your success. That's not to say these are the only ones, nor will every successful person use all these. But using these tips will help you succeed.1- Set Goals A set of goals or goal in writing enables you to have a... Read More

Persistence is Tops

To take the online road to success is not, contrary to millions of internet and email ads, the short road traveled. There is enormous revenue potential through online channels, predicted to top $8 billion by 2005. We all would like our piece of the pie, but unfortunately some don't want... Read More

Falling Up the Stairs

There have been a lot of really good movies made over the last several years. There are a lot of bad ones too. And while I try to simply ignore the bad efforts, I like to take lessons from those which have profound messages to share. Among the more noticeable... Read More

More and More and More and More

About six years ago I began to study tai chi. When I began, I had already been studying karate for several years, but my instructor encouraged me to add tai chi to enhance my martial arts abilities even further. It seemed interesting to me from the very beginning, but I... Read More

The S.W.P.D. Recipe for Success

A wonderful quote by author and scholar William A. Ward provides a time-tested recipe for success. Think of it as the S.W.P.D. success recipe. This simple and powerful formula has brought success to many men and women who have put it to use. S.W.P.D stands for studying, working, preparing, and... Read More

Visualize Your Way to Success

Human beings are visual creatures. Our imaginations are powerful tools that can bring us to the brink of despair or create a wonderful new reality. This is because our subconscious responds to images whether they are real or imagined.We all use visualization in our daily lives. When we read, our... Read More

7 Things You Can Do To Reach The Success You Truly Desire

Ever have those days where no matter what you try life seems to be a series of one step forward and two steps back?Well today is the very best day to take charge of your life and develop strategies to achieve personal success. You will need to work hard and... Read More

Unlock The Key To Your Success By Learning More About Yourself

Finding balance is deciding to notice what goes on in your life. To make conscious choices and to experience life, not just let it happen to you.Learning more about yourself is an important first step in creating balance in your life. It is easy to get caught up in the... Read More

Leave a Legacy

What do Sam Walton, Ray Kroc, Hilton, Marriot, Firestone, Elvis Presley, The Kennedy's, John Huntsman, and Henry Ford have in common? They have all left a legacy. Think about the Waltons. Even though they slipped a little from last year, they are still going strong on the "Worlds Richest People... Read More

Learning How To Fall: You Have To Learn To Fall Before You Can Ride With Confidence!

About a month ago, I was hit by a car while riding my motorcycle. The car side-swiped me and took off. My bike bounced off the car, shot out from under me, and I rolled under the car. Amazingly enough, I stood up, picked up my bike, and got to... Read More

Action Speaks Louder Than Words

I have written much about how, in order to have more of what we desire in life, we must first do more and, that, in order to do more, we must first become more. In fact, the focus of the majority of my articles and books is about how to... Read More

10 Tips for Sensible Living

Here are a few suggestions that I try to put into practice in my own life...1) Live within your means - Sooner or later, nearly everybody has to learn to be content with what they've got. President Bush just signed a tough new set of laws which will restrict who... Read More

Is Your Life A Minefield ?

Why everything has to be so hard? What have I done to deserve such torment and pain? I seems like everything and everyone around me have conspired against me.Every time I manage to find a balance in my life something happens and destroys it all. Its like I'm cursed, yeah... Read More

Nothing In-Between

Are you on the right track?Stop for a while, look at the map, see the directions, consult someone, seek guidance and then start your journey towards success with full confidence, without the slightest doubt of being derailed.There is a marked difference between a successful person and a failed one. Their... Read More

Success; So Close, Yet So Far Away!

Have you ever had this feeling? You're standing in front of a huge safe; in this safe, is all the wealth, happiness, success, love and health the world could offer. This safe has a combination lock on it and you know all the numbers to open it, except one. :>(... Read More

How to Use Your Pain to Gain

Pain. All of us have felt that emotion some time or the other. And most of us fear that heart-wrenching feeling that pain brings. We all have to deal with it, but some people treat it differently.Successful people recognise and use the value of pain to gain in there lives.... Read More

Potholes On The Road To Success

Howdy folks, today I would like to speak to you about the journey to success. Potholes on that road to be more exact. Success is the one thing that everyone aspires to attain in life. But for many it has been very elusive, leaving them to believe it is a... Read More

10 Universal Principles of Success

Success is not something that only a chosen few can achieve. Everyone can be successful in every area of his or her life. You just need to know how to do things in such a way as to make sure you succeed every time. Success comes as a result of... Read More

Life Issues Pt. 1 - Success

Hello everybody and a good day (or night !) to you all.My name is Nicholas Dixon and I am in my early twenties and I reside on the beautiful island of Jamaica.I work full time in a public library , but in my spare time I design and market websites.I... Read More

Success In An Ever Changing World?

Well, it's that time of the year again. No, I don't mean the time of the year when the flowers bloom and the days get longer. What I am referring to is the sound of roaring engines and the waving of green and checkered flags. That's right, it's racing season!Which... Read More

Hey Bozo, Forget Logic and Kiss This!

I want to relate to you a story, READ it carefully; for in it lay the hidden secrets of the great mystery of the super successful.There was once a bridge which spanned a large river. During most of the day the bridge sat with its length running up and down... Read More

A Pyramid of Success

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a self-employed individual who is just getting by and one who is making $100,000 per year or more?The answer is really simple. Those earning more money understand the need to climb the Pyramid of Success! They may not be aware of... Read More

Discover The 90/10 Secret: It Will Change Your Life

The 90/10 secret is incredible! Very few know and apply this secret. The result? Millions of people are suffering undeserved stress, trials, problems, and heartache. They never seem to be a success in life.Bad days follow bad days. Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. Their is constant stress, lack... Read More

Wheres Your Value?

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... Read More

Preventing Setbacks: Compulsive Eating, Binge Eating, And Eating Addictions

On your journey to moving past using food to cope with life's difficulties, you will experience good days and bad days. It takes a lot of work to develop self-compassion and much practice utilizing new ways of thinking and acting. It is my belief that what is commonly referred to... Read More

Today I Choose

Here is a great way to create affirmations that may be helpful to you. Here's how it works:You start off the affirmation with "Today I choose..." then fill in a quality or thought habit that you want to condition into your thinking. Then repeat it often during the course of... Read More

Success By Performing Without An Audience - Is Anyone Listening?

To achieve success it can be important to keep going even if no one seems to be appreciating or even noticing what you are doing. Some people are not appreciated until after they have passed on into the next life. Hopefully, it won't take that long for the rest of... Read More

Believing in a Better Lifestyle

How many of you have ever thought about the link between believing in yourself, and getting a good income? You would think that your income is based entirely on your skills, wouldn't you. Well, we know how true that one is. So what does play a part in deciding what... Read More

Success Secrets - What They Taught You About Success Back in 10th Grade

Let me say this to get it out of the way early.I really enjoy getting feedback and suggestions from my greatreaders.It's fantastic stuff.Onward.I was going through my email inbox yesterday and received an email from one of my great readers, Mark Shiel.Before I share his email with you, I just... Read More

Identity Theft - Defining Who We Are

Identity theft!We've all seen them. The commercials use the voices of people clearly not the ones speaking to relay what can happen when someone else becomes you. Almost everyday another story is reported on this growing intrusion into our lives.No, we're not going to talk about that kind of identity... Read More

Affirm Your Intentions - Achieve Your Goals

Affirmations are emotionally driven statements of intention and faith that guide thought and action. Affirmation comes from the Latin firmus, meaning strong. Affirmations recognize and assert the existence of personal truths. These statements can be powerfully effective for developing and strengthening thought patterns, and thus actions, needed to achieve goals.... Read More

Authentic Success

A More Effective WayI own a stack of self improvement books ten feet tall. Achievement seminars I've attended number in the dozens. I had been trying to improve myself since the second grade when Mrs. H. burst my young bubble. Although I went on to fourteen more years as a... Read More

Professional Success: Avoid Becoming A Dinosaur

Jack Nichlaus was asked if there are really talented golfers who never make it. "Oh, hundreds of them", he replied. "A lot of people out there are more talented than I am and yet, through the years, I've passed them by...That's because they did not have the drive to keep... Read More

Expect Success to Stay Self-Motivated and Get Great Results

If you called my office you will hear my voice mail message that ends with the words "Expect Success."There's a important intent behind that. What if every time we made a phone call or personal request or met with a potential new customer, you expected you would be successful? Do... Read More

The #1 Secret of Success

Today I am going to tell you the #1 secret to success in life, business & all that you do. If you apply this secret wholeheartedly I guarantee that your life will change for the better.The #1 secret to being successful in everything that you do is not really a... Read More

What Does Success Look Like To You?

So many of us want success, but how many of us really know what we mean when we say it? And please?.. don't blurt out some superficial "bling and glam" definition like VH1 defines it on "The Fabulous Life of ??" The expensive cars, the safe full of jewelry and... Read More

The REAL Secret to Success

I used to see a chiropractor who handed out a little leaflet entitled "Dr. Hickman's Guide to Success in Business." It was very nice, had his picture on the front and was professionally printed. On the inside it said, "Get a job and go to work every morning."There is a... Read More

The Disciplines of Success

Success, in the dictionary, is defined as, "The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted." So why is success in our society defined by the balance in your bank account, the car you drive, or how big your house is? You are successful if you are a lawyer, doctor, or... Read More

Success -- A Secret and A Formula

Are you looking for the secret or magical formula for success? Do you think it's a well-guarded, password-protected valuable locked away in some private vault? Good news! In this article I open the vault wide.Here's The Secret...The secret to success is having a strong vision and the will to overcome... Read More

Your 12 Point Plan for Personal Success

No one becomes successful by accident. Success requires making a plan and sticking to it. It is simple, but does require commitment; it is not hard to do, but does require hard work. The good news is that once you begin, the results start coming almost instantly. The miracle of... Read More

The Secret To Life Long Success And Fulfillment

What Makes the Difference?On a warm spring afternoon, fifteen years ago, two young men graduated from the same college. They were similar in many ways...Like most ambitious, hard working students they had also enjoyed time off to play sport and to have fun with their friends. And they were both... Read More

Success After Failure - Even Genghis Khan Lost Some Early Battles

Both the worst and the best of the great achievers had the belief in themselves and the resilience to overcome early failures. One of these was none other than Genghis Khan. There are powerful lessons we can learn from him.In 1162 a child, called Temujin, was born in Mongolia clutching... Read More

Looking for Harvey Weinstein - The Book and the Business

Two Immigrants Live The American DreamSome may call it a purpose driven life yet the only thing religious about life for two middle aged British "resident aliens" living in Los Angeles is they rise at 5am and are usually asleep by nine.They rack up about a hundred hours between them... Read More

The Secret of My Success

In Latin the word means 'to dare'.This word is so critical to your success and it's a common attribute of the most successful people in the world.Like whom you ask?Donald Trump, Tiger Woods, Meg Whitman, Steve Jobs and tons of others.You want more?Ok.Warren Buffet, Derek Jeter, Julia Roberts and others.Let... Read More

Setting Yourself Up For Success

Most people want to be successful in life. But success can mean different things to different people: making more money; spending quality time with your family; or learning to play a musical instrument.Since success is personal, defining what it means for you is the first step to achieving it. Once... Read More

The Need To Be Successful

The need to be successful. This is the bottom line for us all. Deep down we all, you and me, want to be successful. This is why we are attracted to the various 'get rich quick' schemes that appear on the internet and in the newspapers. We are searching for... Read More

Reading For Success

We live in the information age, dominated by the development of the internet and computer power to levels that were unimaginable even a few years ago. Because out world is changing so rapidly, knowledge today is doubling approximately every two to three years. This means that you must double your... Read More

Learn To Fail - Its Good For You!

As a child you probably learned failing is bad...Failing meant being punished, whether it is being kept in for "remedial work" after school or having to repeat a year. Failing meant getting a dressing down from your parents, and some form of restriction on your activities until you 'knuckle down... Read More

Patient Persistence Pays Off in a Big Way!

Energy and persistence conquer all things. - Benjamin FranklinThough Ben Franklin said this over 200 years ago, it is still true today. Often we give up and stop trying right before we're about to have a breakthrough. Keep at it, and you will succeed.Here are a few failures who never... Read More

How to Maintain Your Energy and Enthusiasm in Your Career: Needs versus Wants!

Most of my clients had a vision of the contribution they wanted to make when they took their current role. Many of them have been caught up in the unfulfilled demands of the new role and the urgent requirements of each day. After some time, they end each day with... Read More

Bill Gates: Why He is the Richest Man in the World

Bill is a man for the people, of the people and with the people every step of the way to make our's a better, more equipped society and environment in every sense of the formulation. His formula and future ideal goal was simple: "A paperless society". By advancing technology, saving... Read More

Double Your Brain Power

Do you think you have an "average" or perhaps an "above average" mental capacity?Actually you have far more brainpower than you can begin to imagine. You have close to, or perhaps even beyond, *genius* potential!You say you don't believe me?The past ten years could well be called "the decade of... Read More

The True Key to Prosperity

To have a high probability of becoming prosperous, you have to start with one very important decision!What are you offering to give, in return for achieving your goal?One of your most important assets is your ability to creatively determine what you have to offer that other people will pay for.This... Read More

Top Ten Breakthrough Behaviors For Excellence

1. Be Courageous. Flex your risk muscle and step out of your comfort zone ? everyday. Nothing extraordinary will happen without courage.2. Tell The Truth. How many times have you found yourself in a situation where you didn't know what to say or what to do? Next time, remember this... Read More

Abundance Creating Resources You Already Have

You already have all the resources you need to accomplish all the things you want to achieve. Sound too good to be true, doesn't it? Fact is, it is true. You do have all the resources you need. All of them. The questions are: how broad is your awareness of... Read More

Six Steps to Personal Success

Trying to keep up with the Jones only drags good, honest, hard-working people into more credit debt and despair. The Jones' lifestyle looks glamorous on the outside with their big house, high class automobiles and other luxury items. However, on the inside, it's only a matter of time before this... Read More

Thinking About Winners

Have you ever thought about what makes a superstar? What attributes we admire in our heroes? Do you ever wonder were all the extra ordinary men have gone? Watch the movies that shaped our modern era, the ones which make you think about what it takes to win and what... Read More

The Gift Of Success

Often just one self-help principle can increase your power to achieve your goals and can help your life take off. This article is about one such principle - success breeds success.I once suggested that, if you don't feel like going shopping, just go and sit in your car with your... Read More

Success Through Work And Training

Most self-help truths are obvious but obvious truths are often forgotten. We need reminding of them again and again.Chris de la Rosa gave one such reminder in connection with network marketing:"There is no magic potion to success in network marketing, or we would all be millionaires. The key is hard... Read More

Success Without Whining About Doing Your Best

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... Read More

Is Shyness Affecting Your Job?

It is accepted that most people have felt shy at one time or another but not everyone who appears to be shy can be identified as having any social problems. While some are only shy in certain situations they feel uncomfortable with, such as meeting people for the first time,... Read More

Nothing Comes Easy

I am constantly approached by people when I am speaking at an event and asked the same two questions"How easy is it to become rich?" and, "How can I become rich really fast?" I am still amazed at the thought process that must be going on in these people's heads.You... Read More

What is Success Really?

Every single one of us is trying to reach success. (Whatever that is!)Whilst success is great and it is great to aim for it, it is more important to understand what it is before we start on our journey. That way we may save ourselves some wasted time and effort.As... Read More

The Amazing Success Secret Anyone Can Start Using Today

However there is one success secret that costs nothing. And we can all use it today to get ahead more quickly. I am talking about cultivating exceptional people skills in a way that puts you ahead of the crowd, in a way that respects and honors the people you deal... Read More

Success Lessons From Josey Wales

The Outlaw Josey Wales is an interesting Western that I have watched many times. It is full of success lessons for the discerning!A Missouri farmer joins a Confederate guerilla unit to avenge the murder of his wife and son and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who... Read More

Fanning the Flames of Passion -- Reconnecting With Life

Imagine you are a fire. Fires burn at different levels of intensity, from low barely glowing embers to tall roaring bonfires licking the night sky! What kind of fire are you? What is it that fuels you, feeding your burning desires?It seems that a lot of us have simmered down... Read More

Freedom, the Foundation of Your Desires

Freedom is the deeper meaning, the foundation behind all of your desires. When you want more money, what you really want is the freedom to have and to give anything. When you want better relationships, what you desire to experience is the freedom to be yourself, to love and to... Read More

Stop Reading Success Books and Start Being Successful

So you want to be successful (whatever that means to you) and you've been to the motivational lectures, seminars and you've read the latest books on how to make a billion dollars in 17 seconds!!!So where's you billion dollars?Well, to many of us listen to and read the advice of... Read More

Reaping the Fruit of Success in Life

One way to become more successful in your life is to look at the lifestyle and habits of people who are already clearly reaping the fruits of success in life and who are living and growing towards their unique God given potential. What are some common characteristics and behaviour that... Read More

What Does YOUR Success Look Like?

What does success look like to you? Our culture often defines success as money, fame, power ? something between a Pepsi ad and a car commercial. But success is more than financial rewards, the "right" car, or the "right" job. The news is full of stories of "successful" people sabotaging... Read More

How a Biscuit Taught Me a Priceless Lesson in Life

There are no two greater ironic comparisons than that of a biscuit and life. For over two decades, I'd feverishly tried to bake biscuits. Being a baking 'connoisseur,' I was quite disheartened that I could easily knead & bake home-made yeast, cinnamon rolls and croissants - but try as I... Read More

Innovation Management ? Measuring Failure

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of... Read More

Avoid The Thirteen Habits of a Failure

Jim Rohn, the success guru and mentor, said, "Failure is a few errors in judgment repeated every day." The word to watch is "repeated."Now there's a difference between temporary and permanent failure. We fail at many things in life; it's all part of our growth and development. A baby starts... Read More

The Secret of Lasting Personal Change

Why do diets end up in gained weight? Why do some people fail again and again at business? And why do other people fall into one bad relationship after another ?- in spite of their honest desire for a "good" relationship?Obviously no one *wishes* to fail in their personal or... Read More

STOP Trying Harder

You've been searching for self improvement or personal development. Trying to increase your self esteem, achieve personal growth, have more happiness in your life ? or perhaps reach an important goal.You're on a meaningful quest! But if you're running into problems and barriers ? it may come from something you... Read More

No Shortcut To Success

Sometimes short cuts are not worth taking. They may bring you quick money but they do not make you become a better, stronger or more skilful person.On the internet a lot of people are promoting private label products. You pay some money and get the rights to put your name... Read More

What Makes One Person Succeed While Someone Else Fails

What characteristics are common among successful people. If you analyze the success stories of history, business or your own personal experience you'll find similar habits and patterns among successful people. You'll find these people to be persistent, hard-working, continually educating themselves and able to adapt to certain situations. You've heard... Read More

Being a Winner - Ten Tips for Success

Have you ever thought about how you want to live, and who you want to become? Everyone has different values and puts them in different order of priority, so what works for others may not be your own recipe for success.To remind yourself about what your life is all about,... Read More

Emerging As Winners!

People like to emerge as winners by hook or crook and this is what one gets landed up in. It is human nature to desire to become rich, powerful, popular and famous always and forever. On the surface, it appears that we are competing with everyone else in this world... Read More

It?s Sure to Succeed

There are "How to" seminars on virtually every business topic. For the entrepreneur or mid-level manager, business seminars are effective networking tools as well as learning opportunities.During the course of a day you could have a tremendous amount of technical terms thrown at you, presentations on how to analyze marketing... Read More

Becoming a Success Giant!

IntroductionSuccess - we all read about it, hear it on the news, and label some individuals as "successful." In this society, a person is believed to be successful, just by measuring the amount of money a person earns, the size and location of his/her house and the vehicles they drive.... Read More

How to be Congruent and Experience Balance Every Day.

"If you can tell the world who you are and what you believe without breaking stride or hesitating, you are happy with yourself." - Neale Donald WalscheI attended a large networking meeting last week with lots of varying types of businesses and people and one of the speakers was talking... Read More

Associate with Losers And Youre Courting Failure

"You will be the same person in five years except for the people you meet and the books you read." ? Charlie JonesThink back and see if you can remember, by individual, all the people who had an influence on your life ? good and bad. Do you find that... Read More

Work Smarter Not Harder

When you are working over time but yet you do not have any money in your saving, then you do not work smart enough. When you are working two jobs, but still can not pay the bills, then you do not work smart enough. Sounds familiar? If you want to... Read More

Breakfast of Failures

"If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate." --Thomas Watson, Sr. Founder of IBMBefore the Breakfast of Champions ? there was the Breakfast of Failures:? C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia) had over 800 rejections before he sold even one piece of writing.? Oprah Winfrey was... Read More

Personal Power: Implementing Change from the Inside Out

Personal power is an INSIDE JOB. It doesn't mean getting other people to do what you want them to; it means getting yourself moving toward your goals. What creates the power is a series of attitudinal realities which you create for yourself and by yourself. Therefore, the key resource in... Read More

More Effective Communication - Weight Loss For Your Mouth

Language constitutes our belief system. What we believe is true for us or our version of reality at large. One way of re-patterning our beliefs to give us more of the experiences we want in life is to change the way that we speak. Here are some words to begin... Read More

Self Growth - How to Overcome Your 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... Read More

Busy Beavers Build Piles Of Sticks

"Well, you're just a busy beaver, aren't you?" You've either heard or used this cliche, but what do you know about beavers? Let me tell you about something I learned.One night on the Discovery Channel, I watched a scientist determine how beavers knew where to put the sticks to build... Read More

You Must Play By The Rules

You must play by the rules. Everything has rules. You want to play chess then learn the rules. You want to play soccer then learn the rules. You want to play tennis then learn the rules. You want to play life then?.hang on a minute?. Who wrote the rules of... Read More

Focus and Determination = Success

FOCUSAs you're building your business, you can choose to win or lose. No one sets out to lose, but they do, because they simply do not stick around long enough to win. Winning requires hard work and focus. Focus on what you need to get done and don't stop till... Read More

Self Esteem

Self-esteem is very important. It is the way we view and feel about ourselves that has a profound effect on how we live our lives. These opinions are shaped by experiences within the family, at school, from friendships and in wider society. Self-esteem involves our ability to think, to deal... Read More

Catching the W.A.V.E.s of Greatness

Greatness is all around us. From Oprah to Bill Gates to Einstein to Stephen Hawkins to Gandhi to Mother Teresa, we read, see and hear it every day and sometimes we even have the opportunity to feel greatness for others and ourselves. Yet, if greatness is all around us, then... Read More

The True BMI of Success - What is the True Definition of Success?

The TRUE BMI of SUCCESS (B)e a (M)illionaire (I)ndexWhy am I talking about this topic?After mentoring hundreds of people and helping many individuals to be more successful in their lives, I discovered that most of us are lacking in understanding what true success is all about. How sure are we... Read More

Success Through Discipline - The Rewards Of Discipline

Many of the problems we have with discipline are caused by failing to realize the rewards that discipline can bring. We focus on the fact that discipline often means doing boring things that we don't want to do and fail to notice that eventually discipline empowers us to do what... Read More

Change Your Results by Changing Your Expectations

Our expectations get us into a lot of trouble and often cause a lot of stress. We expect our customers to always come back; we expect our boss to behave in a certain way; we expect the company we work for to take care of us; and we expect coworkers... Read More

Adaptability as a Key to Success

Do you ever stop to consider how much we change and grow as people? I'm not talking so much about "maturing" or physical growth. What I'm driving at is the changes that occur inside of us; the changes in thought and self perception. We are constantly bombarded with an incredible... Read More

Learn Faster, Change is Coming

Challenges posed by recent economic and market shifts, though predicted for some time, have instigated chaos in the lives of many business professionals and factory workers alike, not to mention just about everyone else who is paying attention. Instead of embracing change and allowing it to fuel creativity and activity,... Read More

Take Care of Yourself to Achieve Maximum Results (part 1)

All too often, we push ourselves past the limits of mere mortals, and into the netherland of bad health. We eat wrong, we don't sleep enough, we load up on caffeine, and we don't exercise. Notice I said we; I'm guilty too. I know I need to exercise more, I... Read More

Success Begins and Ends With You

Success is a word that is much used in our society. We probably hear it at least once each day, especially in commercials. It could be said that many of us are spending so much time concerned about success that we do not set things in motion to achieve our... Read More

Achieving Success with Authentic Joy: 12 Reflections

Success begins with a personal dream that is bigger than the dreamer is. There is success achieved through sheer force of will and success that brings peace of mind and authentic joy. Achievements that create a better world bring authentic joy to the achiever.Here are twelve reflections on achieving success... Read More

Success: The Slight-Edge Formula

Self-improvement; A great deal has been written on the subject, but does any anyone really know how to successfully implement a creative and manageable plan for its accomplishment? The concept involves goal setting, planning, time management as well as patience, faith, understanding and real desire. Too many times, people approach... Read More

Dont Listen To Successful People

Do you know what the problem is with asking successful people for advice? They don't always know why they are successful - but they'll give you all the reasons you want. I once watched an 100-year-old man explain that smoking every day was the secret to his longevity. It would... Read More

Top 7 Traits of Extremely Wealthy People

Wealthy people share common traits. That's why they are wealthy. If you want to be extremely wealthy, learn and own these traits:1. PERSISTENCE On your way to achieve wealth, you will definitely face some obstacles. Overcome the obstacles and move on. Do not give up and be persistent. Wealth is... Read More

Success Lessons From A Gym Wall And From The Rematch

Recently, I have been riveted by the amazing reality show "The Contender". The show started with 16 boxers who have fought each other every week until last week only 4 boxers were left. These were Alfonso Gomez, Jesse Brinkley, Sergio Mora and Peter Manfredo Jr. The story of the first... Read More

5 Master Qualities of Extraordinary Achievers

You can be a master achiever by developing the same qualities of those who seem to achieve more than others. Here are 5 qualities you need to master in order to become a successful person in your chosen field and in your life.Achievers are creative. Creativity is a fundamental quality... Read More

The Curse of Success Geniuses

Don't talk to me about how to succeed! I've read success advice and books and articles. They're all?""What Do You Think I am Going to Say?""They're all good? They're too good!Why, when I've read just what to do to succeed, I am ready to tell the President to get out,... Read More

What is Failure Anyway?

Does it surprise you that only 400 cokes were sold the first year; Albert Einstein's Ph.D. dissertation was rejected; Henry Ford had two bankruptcies before his famous success; or Ulysses S. Grant was working as a handyman, written off as a failure, eight years before becoming President of the United... Read More

I Have Failed Before

Have you failed before and wished the earth could open up and swallow you?I have failed before, so many times. And I have learned a valuable lesson in the process.Failure is a word used to define a stage. It is not a condemnation of charactera permanent conditiona fatal flaw... Read More

To Succeed Greatly, You Must...

(1) Climb up from under the limitations of circum­stances and conditions(2) Do some­thing in such a way that you become a leader in rendering service and securing just com­pensation for your service.Read that again!It suggests the personal factors which will make your effort successful. It also sug­gests the process of... Read More

Empowering Other People

Everything you will ever have and accomplish in life will be done through other people. Learning to get things done through others is absolutely essential to your happiness and success in life. Your ability to get others to help you and cooperate with you will determine how much you get... Read More

Hidden Gems in a Quote: From Henry David Thoreau I have learned, that if one advances...

"I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours"The great American poet, author, and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau was the writer of the passage above. It's... Read More

Seven Steps for Success

"The secret of success is to make what you are doing interesting to other people." - Florence Scovel ShinnWhen you set a goal, no matter how difficult it seems to accomplish, don't be afraid to take the risk. In life, some sacrifices are worth the challenge. So, stop making excuses.... Read More

Do You Know Whats The #1 Success Secret Is?

How many people do you hear complaining about their job, where they live, how little money they have, or how they can never take a vacation?How many times have you heard those same people, when they hear about someone else who made a lot of money from an idea, say,"I... Read More

The 8th Habit Covey Forgot - The Making of an Expert!

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... Read More

Success and Failure: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Failure is GreatYou are probably asking yourself what could be good about failing. Failing means ? well ? that you failed, that you didn't achieve the results you wanted and that things didn't turn out as you hoped. What could be good about that?The advantage is that you now know... Read More

Creating Meaningful Success

'No man is an island' the saying goes. The implication is that humans cannot exist alone. I would take the island aphorism a step further and contend that no one can be successful alone. Merely existing day-to-day is not enough. Success must be an essential part of our lives. Individual... Read More

Success - Overcoming Bodily Conditions Which Seem Impossible of Change

Conditions differ from circumstances. Circumstances are changeable conditions which merely "stand around about you," and, of them, have no stability. They are created by man, and can be overcome by man.But, differing from circumstances, there are certain conditions which seem to be so "fixed" that they obstruct your progress toward... Read More

High Energy Performance

One of the hallmarks of all successful and high achieving men and women is that they are always determined to get the very most out of life. They are fully engaged. The successful person in Maslow's words, wants to "become everything he or she is capable of becoming."You may have... Read More

Top Ten Ways To Create Positive Behavior Change

1. Open your mind to new ideas: Positive behavior change has to start with your thoughts. Get excited about learning new methods, developing new skills and doing things differently. Anything else is "text-book insanity" ? that's when you do the same things the same way and expect different results.2. Embrace... Read More

Remembering What You Read - Nine Effective Strategies

Reading lots these days? Having trouble remembering and recalling? For many, reading is a passive activity. And, as with many passive activities, it's challenging for the brain and the body to absorb and assimilate information. On the other hand, the more actively engaged and involved the reader is, with as... Read More

The Definition of WIN!

When you look into the eyes of a winner, what do you see? Perhaps you notice a fire of passion, determination, resilience, and a sense of self confidence that screams, "I can do it! Nothing can stop me from winning!"We've all seen winners in our personal and professional lives. They... Read More

Transform Your Fear Into Focus!

The greatest deterrent to success in life is fear. It drains our ambition, denies us power, and strangles our ability to overcome the challenges we face in our personal and professional lives. When we let fear control us, we are destined to fail. When we control our fear and channel... Read More

Personal Traits You Need To Succeed

Hello again! I have some more useful tips you can use for your own especially if you are an Online Business owner just starting an Internet Business from home.I am not a motivational speaker by profession, but I have found that the following personal traits required if you want to... Read More

Finding Your Purpose

What is success? As author and speaker Earl Nightingale said, success is the steady progression toward a worthy ideal. Success is the ability to love, enjoy your work, and have fun in your life. Success is making a difference, a positive difference. Success is making the world a little bit... Read More

The Failure Misconception

Most dictionary entries would define failure as the simple lack of success. While this makes plenty of sense, I'm logging an official protest here and now regarding the common use of the word failure on the internet.I know you've seen the websites that go to great lengths to remind you... Read More

Five Steps To Success!

If you are looking for a surefire strategy to ensure you are moving towards your goals as fast as is possible then it might well be worth your while to take a few minutes and read this article.Many people have vague notions of succeeding, say they want to be (and... Read More

Success from Failure

Those of you who know me, know that I am always looking for ways to improve and grow as an individual. This past weekend, I attended a one-hour seminar that was put on by Dennis McCurdy of Sturbridge, MA. It was to give people a taste for his eight-week personal... Read More

I Havent Failed...I Just Havent Finished Yet

How many times do we fail at something, then attemp to justify that failure by saying "I knew I couldn't do it!". Perhaps, that was the very reason for the failure in the first place. One should never expect to succeed with a negative outlook. We must remain positive in... Read More

Risking For Success

Everything we do in life involves risk. There's no growth of any kind without risk. We start running risks when we get out of bed in the morning. We take a risk every time we cross the street. Risks are good for us. They bring out the best in us.... Read More

7.9 Things I Learned About Success From Darth Vader

Unless you have been living in a cave, you have probably seen Star Wars 3. I did some 'thinking outside the box' and came up with some ideas about success from watching the movie.1. Perseverance ? If it doesn't kill you it only makes you stronger.Successful people persist. They're tenacious... Read More

Mindfulness and Conversation: Mastering The Art of Small Talk

How's the weather there?We use small talk to connect with others in a casual way, and by becoming more mindful of the way we interact with those we don't know well, we can learn a lot about our confidence level, sense of privacy, and attachment to our own opinions.Small talk... Read More

Knowledge Is Not Power

Whoever first said that knowledge is power was probably selling encyclopedias. Knowledge is a tool, like money and influence. Tools are only powerful if they are used effectively. How, then, do you make a headful of knowledge into a powerful tool?1. By seeing clearly what can be done.2. By seeing... Read More

Perseverance - How To Quit Quitting

The Definition Of PerseveranceFrom a dictionary: "Persisting in or remaining constant to a purpose, idea or task in spite of obstacles." Notice it doesn't start, "Wisely persisting..." Perseverance can clearly be a both a good thing and a bad thing. Remember that when you find yourself wanting to quit something.... Read More

Leading And Influencing An Audiance Of One Or A Hundred

Because Not All Skills Are Equal?Public Speaking MasteryHello,Tom Cruise is one of my favorite actors, and apparently I am not alone in my estimation of him. To say that he commands attention and draws crowds would be comparable to me saying the same of the Seven Wonders Of The World.... Read More

Relationships-- the Secret to Your Professional and Personal Success

The HungryIn May of 2005 there were over 2 million searches made on the internet in reference to relationships. Over 49,000 searches have taken place on the net in one month for relationship advice. Almost 4000 of them were searching for help with a healthy relationship.Over 38,000 were looking for... Read More

Marching To A New Beat

For our family, the Fall is filled with Friday Night Lights, as our oldest child is a member of her high school marching band. While we certainly enjoy the football team's successes on the field, the process and progress of the marching band really captures our attention. From two-a-day practices... Read More

You, 5.0: How To Master Any Skill Quickly

So you want to expand your horizons by securing a new talent. Whatever new ability you might pursue, you'll want to ensure your success by seeking to acquire the targeted "skill set" efficiently. Learning any new skill will force you to adapt to new conditions, and to master certain details;... Read More

Are You Afraid of Success?

You may not realise it yet but you may have been "programmed" to fail!Sounds horrible doesn't it? But it's true for so many people...After you spend a lifetime of hearing phrases like:"Be real! This is not for the likes of us!""Stop dreaming! Just do your job!""Just be like everyone else!""You... Read More

I Just Did It!

I succeeded. I achieved my goal. I am successful. I set myself a target and did it. I wanted to do it and I have. I am really pleased with myself. I am so happy I want to tell everyone about my success. I did really well. I performed the... Read More

Creating Success - Understand The Tao of Success

One of the most important aspects of creating success involves a delicate balance between two somewhat opposing forces ? REFLECTION and ACTION. This balance is very similar to the balance of Yin and Yang in the Tao philosophy.Most successful leaders in business or elsewhere are seasoned veterans at creating an... Read More

Opening Your Unlimited Potential

It is high time you know the truth about yourselves. You can be whatever you desire, you can do whatever you think or imagine. You have the magic key in your pocket, which opens the door to all your highest dreams and wishes, the key which opens the gates of... Read More

What Is Success Anyway?

Success is creating what you want the way you want it to be.It is, in fact, a journey. And, like all journeys, your ship will sail through calm waters and buck in storms. If you stay on course, continually upgrading your navigational instruments and adjusting to feedback, you will reach... Read More

Shortest Path To Success!

Thoughts move faster than the speed of light.Expectations jump faster than the thoughts can handle.Ideas come as spark. Just as lightening bolt strikes. From nowhere in the empty realms of mind something erupts. It is so fast at this moment that you actually might not be aware of it. But... Read More

Quick Steps To Make This Your Best Year Yet

Looking for a way to make this year your best ever?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, offers the following advice.First, decide that this year will be your best year ever!! Create positive... Read More

Do You Know Your Success Barriers?

I can tell, with 95% accuracy, if you are going to succeed or fail in life and business based on your answer to the following question, "Do you mostly read for entertainment?"Reading for entertainment is a wonderful way to relax and get away from daily stress. However, in a society... Read More

4 Scientific Strategies to Become Brilliant At Anything

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,... Read More

Psychological Tips For Effective Examination Techniques

One of the inevitabilities of University life is the examination. It is your opportunity to demonstrate your new knowledge and to reap the rewards. Examination remains one of the most common forms of assessment in higher education. It is vitally important to prepare well in advance to give yourself the... Read More

Success: How To Succeed Most of the Time

We set goals, strive for them and only consider ourselves successful if we attain them and attain them well. Reaching milestones is important BUT when we equate those milestones with "success", we get ourselves in trouble. Sometimes reaching certain goals just doesn't happen because there are circumstances that are completely... Read More

Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 2)

"Fighting to pay the bills is hardly worth it? fight for a better life!"What do we really want?This question is one that has pretty much founded the self help industry and will sustain it for eternity. The problem is that it is often asked without the commitment of action with... Read More

We Become What We Think About

"A man's life is what his thoughts make of it."- Marcus Aurelius ?Roman EmperorRalph Waldo Emerson once stated, "a man is what he thinks about all day long." He understood an important principle that is at the heart of sales success, or any other success for that matter. If you... Read More

What It Takes To Be A Champion

What is a champion really? Sure, all success oriented people strive for being the best they can be, but what qualities really make up a true champion. I've outlined them below.CHAMPIONS---noun? One that wins first prize or place in a contest or endeavor. One that is acknowledged to be better... Read More

Create A Realistic Plan For Your Success

Success is the most desired ambition of the human beings. Every one of us wants to be successful. But only few endeavor towards that purpose consciously whereas others rely on luck and chance to achieve their goals.The best example in this case is someone who wants to get rich but... Read More

The Imposter Syndrome - Do You Feel Like a Fraud?

There is a disquieting trend emerging among women particularly - that of feeling like a fraud at work, along with the accompanying fear and anxiety about being "found out".The Scientific EvidenceThis trend has been investigated scientifically only relatively recently, with studies beginning in the seventies, with findings that the people... Read More

Making the Right Decisions

The ability to make good decisions is an essential step in becoming a good leader. Don't try to make decisions unless you know all the facts and risks involved. The safest way to weigh your decisions is to put them through a checklist that covers pertinent information.--Do you understand the... Read More

Don?t Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water

Whenever we have a bad experience or we own up to having a weakness people immediately jump on the band wagon and tell us to work with our weaknesses. "Focus on them until you have overcome them and then you can move on".But we only have a limited period on... Read More

As Long As You Try Your Best, There Is No Such Thing As Failure

I always say to my children, as long as you try your best, there is no such thing as failure. I believe this one hundred percent and it is a philosophy I am trying to install into my kids.When I worked in the insurance industry, I used to sit the... Read More

Small But Mighty!

When most of us are asked the most important possession in our lives, we tend to look at the big stuffs we have acquired over the years. We easily point to our cars, mansions and even the money we have being able to amass in large quantity. To us, these... Read More

8 Dos and Donts When Asking Your Boss for a Raise

Feeling overworked and underpaid? If you're starting to feel like you deserve a raise, here are eight DO's and DON'Ts to build your confidence and tact (and what to avoid!) in asking for the salary you feel you deserve.DO1. Devise a "Plan of Action". First and foremost, get a strategy... Read More

Business Success Secrets: Improving Yourself by 1% Daily

Hey,Josh here from Investor Wealth Academy sitting 29 stories above the glitter of Times Square.Lou and I are in New York this weekend on business and we were both super excited about some of the things going on in the real estate industry right now.More on that later.Over the last... Read More

Check Your Comfort Zone At The Door

No matter what goals and dreams you desire, there's a good chance it's going to mean reaching beyond what you believe yourself to be capable of.This fine line between what we think we can achieve and cannot is often referred to as one's comfort zone.Whether it's giving a report in... Read More

Helpful Tips to Overcome Procrastination

Many among us, on many instances, have the habit of putting aside to a later time or day some things that needs to be done or acted upon like a project, work, job, or duty. For purposes of discussion, we will confine ourselves to procrastination on repair works typically at... Read More

An Honest Commitment To Action Is Key To Your Success

With topics in personal development ranging from goal setting to neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and many things in between it's no wonder at times we are left feeling as though all this learned knowledge is not being made the best use of. We wonder why it's not working for us.Please don't... Read More

Dont Assume You Cant Do it, Just Because Conventional Wisdom Says you Cant

Be weary and leery when it comes to standardized tests and things of that nature that attempt to gauge your intelligence, aptitude, or ability to achieve at your given goal or dreams.Please don't misunderstand me, such things can and do have their place and even be quite effective in steering... Read More

Achieve the Success You Want: 7 Reasons Why People Dont

Change is one of the biggest concepts facing today's society. We are all confronted by how fast the world is changing and how we must change to keep up. We should view change as exciting!What is the process we need to understand when seeking to change our behaviour? What are... Read More

Increasing Reading Speed

Reading is an integral part of our daily work lives. On a typical day, I spend a lot of time reading. For example,- reading reports - reading emails - reading on the web - reading manuals - reading booksIt is true that the more one reads the more one becomes... Read More

Seven Keys To Success In The Information Age

In 1989, when the Berlin Wall came down and the World Wide Web went up, the world changed forever. This marked the end of the Industrial Age and the beginning of the Information Age. It is not just a new world we are living in, but a brand-new world, where... Read More

Habits and Success

I got a big reminder over the last couple of weeks about what happens when you let your good habits slip - and how easy it is to fall into the trap of being overwhelmed.This week when I am getting back into the habit of having the dishes cleaned up... Read More

Defining Success

I'll be the first to admit that everyone has his or her own definition of success and what constitutes living a life with greatness.Success comes in so many shapes and sizes that it can often go unnoticed if you do not take the time to recognize the many facets where... Read More

3 Power Tips To Increase Financial Success FA$T!

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be blessed with miraculous success while others are not?Successful people don't achieve their success by accident. It takes much more than skills and talents to attain great success in life. Even the most talented people can fail. It's the ones who... Read More

Sell Yourself to Be Successful in Life

If you want to be successful in life, business, or relationships, you must learn one simple secret. That secret is ... you must learn how to sell yourself!Now before you get too antsy and worried, and begin to list all the reasons why you are not a salesperson and you... Read More

Why Success is a Science

My studies of the highly successful prove that they continually achieve their results by doing "certain things in a certain way." I have also found that "like causes produce like effects." Therefore, if you and I consistently employ the same thought processes and actions of these highly-successful individuals, we must... Read More

How To Get Out Of The Way Of Your Own Success

Success is something that happens all by itself once you've decided to have it happen and let go of the process. How many things in your life are you absolutely certain that you can be successful at? Take some time to answer this question because your answer will establish the... Read More

Who Else Wants to Keep Failing?

Who wants to carry on being a failure?Failure. Not a great word is it? It is a very negative word, it says nothing good happened at all. But it's still a word that is used a lot by so many people.Here in the UK as this is being written there... Read More

3 Basic Steps to Success in Anything

Since belief always precedes action, simply changing your beliefs can change your actions to those that will result in living any of your dreams.It's not complicated at all. In fact, taking these three basic steps can make anyone a winner in their chosen endeavors.1. Control and direct your thoughts.It's a... Read More

The Psychology Of Success; Part 1

Business knowledge and skills are not the only keys to success. To be successful, you also need to master the psychological skills that will help you to be satisfied and fulfilled, and thus more effective in your work. Knowing how to manage your mind, and understanding how to deal with... Read More

Dont View Your Failures As Being Final

Do not make the mistake of looking at your failures as final, instead understand that it is simply a step in the process as you move forward on your success journey.Remind yourself that your nonachievements are rarely as final as the word failure implies. Rather they are lessons you can... Read More

Fear Not If You Dont Feel Youre Off To Quite The Blazing Start Youd Like

There are those out there who would lead us to believe that if we don't meet with overnight success in our endeavors that we are some how not trying as hard as we can.I am here NOW to debunk this way of thinking!...First off lets look at the type of... Read More

Youve Got To Find Passion In It

People often ask me, "Josh, if you had one bit of advice with regards to starting a business or looking for a new opportunity or direction in life what would it be?"Admittedly at first glance my answer may appear to be a bit open ended; however, I do believe it... Read More

The Ancestral Cream

"I am the greatest warrior. I have fought with gods and beaten them. I have fought with giants and won. I am strong; I cannot lose in a battle. I am the greatest warrior ever," said the confident warrior".In West African culture there are many brilliant methods that grandparents use... Read More

The Psychology Of Success; Part 2

In the first part of this article you learned some very important psychological skills for success. You learned how to build up your self-confidence and how to be assertive, fairly. And, how to ask for what you want, but without being confrontational.In the second part you are going learn how... Read More

The Other F Word - How Failure Can Be The Key To Your Success

Thomas Edison has done it. Naomi Watts often jokes about it. Sylvester Stallone mastered it. Billy Joel did it with his piano. Even Abraham Lincoln earned a name for himself for doing it many times over. In fact most of us experience it fairly frequently. Some more than others. It's... Read More

Unlocking Human Potential

Before we can unlock human potential, we need to know what it is. Human potential is defined as an unexposed ability and hidden power. For a rock seated on a cliff, it has a dormant ability, a reserved power, but for you and I, it simply means unused success, hidden... Read More

Your Words Have Power

You teach others how to treat you by how you treat yourself. Make a commitment to honor your word, choose your words carefully, and learn how to follow through on all of your promises. By taking your word more seriously, you will find that you are more confident, your self-respect... Read More

How Important is Your Lemonade Stand?

When my neighbor's child was about 8, he decided that he wanted to lemonade stand. He asked me to help him, which I did. And he was very serious about the whole matter. The stand had to look like a "real store." The "lemonade needed "real" lemons. We had to... Read More

Opportunities for Success: A Nickel in the Road

Exercising is not one of my favorite pastimes but I know it's good for me. So every day I try to get outside and take a 2-mile walk. Most days I carry a small notebook and pen with me so that I can jot down the random brilliant thoughts that... Read More

Success: 10 Tips to Make Failure Work for You

1)Failure is normal.Everyone has faced failure. Some people talk about their failures. Some people don't talk about their failures, which makes it look like they never fail. Don't believe it.2)Define or refine.Failure can define you or refine you. If you quit, you have allowed failure to define you. If you... Read More

Success: Beware The Arrival Syndrome

There is a saying that goes something like this: Getting to the top is easy, the hard thing is staying there.There's a reason this is so true. It has to do with this interesting little quirk we humans have:Our belief in finish lines.Deep within our brains we harbor this belief... Read More

Busy, Busy, Busy

Being busy has become a way of life for many of us. So much so that we begin to feel guilty if we find ourselves not being busy or we feel uncomfortable if we find we have nothing to keep ourselves busy. If we see someone who is not being... Read More

Clues for Success: Finding Answers Right in Front of Your Face

An old fable tells about a religious man and a flood. As the water began to rise, the man's neighbor came by in a boat and offered to take him to safer ground. He politely declined, "God will save me." When the water had risen up to his second floor... Read More

Informational Interviews: Tips for Success

As a work-life and career coach, I regularly work with people who are engaged in a full-blown career change. Typically, this process involves identifying potential "next careers" through a variety of methods, and then seriously exploring them. Informational interviews are a great way to do this, but many career seekers... Read More

Career Management and Life Planning Tools: Eight Powerful Questions About Your Future

"Most people don't plan to fail. They just fail to plan." This old saying applies to any area of your life where you want to make some positive changes. Prior to planning, however, you must get absolutely clear on your intentions, and then keep those intentions top-of-mind as you make... Read More

Success or Bust!

We've all been driving down the road and seen those infamous signs in the back of all types of automobiles that say something like "Disneyland or Bust". What does this mean? Basically, it means that those people are on their way to Disneyland and they will do absolutely anything no... Read More

Are You the Reason for Your Lack of Success?

Have you ever noticed when playing a video game, or even working on a computer software program, that you sometimes wish it would go somewhere or do a particular task, but no matter what you do it won't do it.Take a video game, for example. I remember playing the first... Read More

3 Keys to Boosting Your Inner Confidence

I've been coaching for a few years now, and the biggest thing I've learnt - both for me and for my clients - is that inner confidence is the key to it all.There are all kinds of strategies, ways of thinking, patterns of behaviour and practical tips for improving your... Read More

Listening - A Life Skill for Success!

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... Read More

Learning From Failure--What To Do When You Blow It!

Becoming successful is not easy. We all get tossed around somewhat in our attempts to win or succeed. Learning opportunities are usually created by the "I-Blew-Its".The biggest challenge you face in overcoming the "I-Blew-Its" is whether or not to curl back up into a ball or seize the day and... Read More

Success Formula--Why You Want To Think Like A Fighter Pilot!

Fighter pilots have an awesome responsibility. It takes a unique person to become one. The personality style usually includes large doses of self-confidence, a can-do attitude, high self-esteem and a willingness to face and overcome challenges. Defeat is not an option, for they know it could mean their death.Successful small... Read More

Discover Your Path to Success - Part 1

Success can easily be compared to the "genie trapped in a bottle." For many of us, it is a matter of finding a way to open the bottle, and then, follow a specific path. This path is filled with pitfalls, and traps, along the way, so it is wise to... Read More

The Secret Key (Part 1): An Overwhelming Purpose

Imagine that you are in a dimly-lit room. You don't know how you ended up here, but you are now in it and you are trying to find your way out of it. You see a door to your right side and walk up towards it. Right before your eyes,... Read More

8 Ways to Get Off The Success-Go-Round and Have a Consistent Flow of Success

Are you consistently chasing success? Once you achieve it, do you desperately try to continue the pattern of making it happen again? Isn't it time you got off the success-go-round? Here are 8 tips to help you make the transition from inconsistency to steady flow of success.1. Know Your Core... Read More

iPod - The Ultimate Self-Help Tool

Wow, what an outrageous claim! Why do I say this? Simple. I believe that listening to self-help audio books, seminars, and yes--you knew I was going to say it--Power Affirmations (even ones you record yourself), is the most powerful way to learn and recondition your thinking. And when you improve... Read More

Discover Your Path to Success - Part 2

Time taken for self-analysis is so important in developing your road map to success. Let's continue with a few more questions to ask yourself - before we go into the heart of the formula for personal success.Are you easily distracted?Most people cannot focus on a goal, without getting "side tracked."... Read More

Have You Given Away Your Power?

Does your life feel less than fulfilling? Are you waiting for good things to come to you? Do you lack motivation to make real changes in the quality of your life? Are you waiting for someone else to tell you what to do? Are you the type of person who... Read More

Discover Your Path to Success - Part 3

If you have read this far, we both know you are serious about succeeding, getting the most out of life, and attaining your goals.Now, how do you "keep the fire burning" during life's daily struggle? It's simple really, but will require the patience to take each task into consideration, without... Read More

How to Find Out What You Want from Life

No matter how young or old you are, you must have gotten to a point in your life when you have to take a big decision, which will probably affect your entire existence. There is no doubt that there are certain moments in life when you feel helpless and disoriented... Read More

The BIG Secret to Success in Anything You Do

There is one big "secret" to success that can help you achieve anything you want. It's the one skill that all ultra-successful people have. If you can master it, you can have or become anything you want... often in a very short amount of time! So what is this incredibly... Read More

The Dynamics of Competitive Mentality

Life is not a competition.Not at all. Life itself is abundant and rich and overflowing. Take a look at a tree full of ripe fruits or a field full of grain. Just by looking at it, it makes you feel rich and abundant. And you feel that there is more... Read More

Believing in Oneself is a Daily Commitment

"If you think you can or you think you can't - you're right!" Henry FordPrinciple 5 in The Success Principles by Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer is "believe in yourself". In that chapter Canfield refers to the negative power of the phrase "I can't"Remember the story of the little engine... Read More

Discover Your Path to Success ? Part 4

In Part Three, I promised we would get into the resources. Before we do, however, let's discuss a treasure that most of us have been exposed to, but don't take nearly enough time out of our day to focus on ? the power of prayer. This may offend some people,... Read More

The Synchronicity of Success

I love the idea of synchronicity.Perhaps it's just part of my need for validation that the universe is orderly and consistent. It's empowering to think that every person, every animal, every plant, every particle of matter... it's all working in grand unison.It's nice to know that among the 6 billion... Read More

Success - Your Are What You Think About

You have complete control over your thoughts. Thought patterns develop over a lifetime; a result of the influences of schooling, parents, friends, relatives, TV, movies, etc.Unfortunately, most of the guidance received about how to think is negative. More effort is spent teaching what you can't do rather than what you... Read More

Success Means Never Ever Giving Up

Persistence is the foundation of success. Although there are many ways to describe success, there is only one definition of failure ? giving up. Whatever your meaning of success, you will only achieve it through persistence."Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is... Read More

Success Achievement Secrets

You can achieve whatever you want by incorporating the following components into your daily schedule. Consistency is key. To enjoy positive results, you need to make these secrets a way of life. All of the secrets are equally important. You can't pick and choose. These secrets are not sequential steps.... Read More

Creating Success - A Balance of Thinking and Doing

Why is it that most people still equate being successful with having pots of money? Why attaining as much money as possible seems to be the Holy Grail of Western Society?Whether you attain an excess of money just to keep it safe in a bank, or in a tin under... Read More

If NASA Can Launch The Space Shuttle, Then You Can Become A Successnaut

The recent mission of the space shuttle Discovery is NASA's first return to space since the Columbia shuttle accident in Feb/03. Why is this important to you?Well, for one thing it reminds me of an old quote you might be familiar with:"If they can put a man on the moon,... Read More

Success Lessons From Cricket That Can Improve Your Life

This summer (2005) huge crowds in England and Australia have been following the 5 test match series between England and Australia. The sides are evenly matched and have played some of the most exciting cricket seen for many years. Whether you play cricket or not, you will find some great... Read More

Success Lessons From Tennis That Can Change Your Life

Most sports are full of lessons for the discerning. Tennis is no exception. Wimbledon 2005 is over now but hopefully some of the lessons described below will live on for ever.In the first week of Wimbledon on June 20th 2005, a commentator asked why Venus Williams, a former Wimbledon champion,... Read More

Re-defining Success in Midlife

When entering second adulthood, many women will begin a journey of re-defining personal and professional success for themselves. In midlife, success takes on a new meaning than it had in our 20's and 30's when it was most likely being defined more by others, the current culture, the past, hope... Read More

Success Through The Eyes Of A Child

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... Read More

Strategy - Personal and Business

Many different daily tasks require a strategic process to be formulated or habitually developed, and then implemented. This can be as simple as at what time you get up and the process you take in getting ready for the day. For example you may wake at 6:00 am, shower and... Read More

Handling Rejection

Everybody suffers rejection at some time or another in their life. The first step in handling rejection is to recognise that rejection is a necessary part of our private and professional lives. No success is achievable without encountering rejection of some form along the way. It encourages us to hone... Read More

Whos Up For A Challenge?

Depending on the person, challenges can either make or break a person. On one hand, challenges possess the power to increase one's skills and knowledge, their motivation, faith and character. It also has the ability to produce hope and endurance. These are all great achievements that can propel us towards... Read More

Balance: Flow and Faith

In so many areas of life we must always be vigilent of our mental, emotional and physical health. Getting involved or caught up in too much of one thing can create a multitude of problems in life. Out at a networking event recently, I had missed dinner but in true... Read More

Super Success ?- Reach Out and Take It

This is a little primer on how to start, survive and finish a journey to super success and I want to share it with you.Have you ever heard that old saying, "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer"? Sure you have.Is there a touch of irony here? The... Read More

Success Secrets of The Rich - Are Rich People Lucky?

I've just sent an email to my mailing list based on Stuart Goldsmith's 'Seven Secrets of The Millionaires.' I don't know how they felt after reading the message it contained but it impressed me so much that I felt I must immediately write an article about it.Stuart Goldsmith is a... Read More

Will You Be Successful?

We all want success. You do. So do I. Some achieve it. Most people do not - at least, not in the way they dream of it. Why?The principal reason is that the effort made does not match the size of the effort required. You see, most people just limp... Read More

Success: How to Ask the Right Questions

Q. My problem is that I have trouble keeping my motivation and energy up day to day. I get so scattered and wind up forgetting where I want to go. Do you have any suggestions for making this work on a daily basis?A. One idea that really seems to work... Read More

Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

They say that if you really want to stretch yourself and grow, then try doing something every day that scares you. What does that mean? Does that mean to rent the latest blockbuster thrillers that have all of the gore and guts and get your adrenaline going a million miles... Read More

Introducing 4 Indispensable Strategies For Success

I would like to use this medium to introduce my first book, "4 Indispensable Strategies for Success", to you. It is currently a best seller here in the UK and I am overjoyed that I was able to make my dream a reality. One of my goals for this year... Read More

Is Money Everything?

Money will buy me a house, but not a home, a bed, but not a good night's sleep.- Zig ZiglarIs Money Everything? This was the title of my speech at a seminar in Central London organised by Find Your Voice. Many professional speakers from all walks of life attended and... Read More

A Recipe for Living

As a professional speaker, father and business owner I often like to share personal experiences and lessons I have learnt with others. It is with pride and pleasure I share one with you today – the ‘Recipe for Living’.I was privileged to travel to Sydney recently with my family to... Read More

Paying Attention

Being a spiritual teacher has continually frightened me. Not because I don't want to do it but that I don't feel adequate for the job. And yet, the role unwittingly is engaged by me as I seek out truths for our lives, who we are, what we're here to do,... Read More

True Success

I did it my way -Frank SinatraWhat is a successful life?Success, I believe, is living your life in your own way. It means doing what you love.Money comes when you do what you love because you will do this one thing with passion.Your passion gives you courage and persistence in... Read More

Smile Your Way to Success

Smile brings beauty to your face, charm to your personality and money to your pocket; apart from being your recognition as a cheerful, friendly, loveable person.When you smile you also bring smile to the faces of other people around you. And that is a great service to the mankind. Smile,... Read More

Accelerated Learning is Profitable

Accelerated learning is not only practical, it is profitable. Acquiring the ability to learn new skills faster is undoubtedly the most direct path and fastest means possible to enhance your earning power and hence, your income. Learning faster is a valuable skill that will benefit you no matter your profession.Just... Read More

The High Cost of Doing Nothing

Cost is sometimes a difficult term to define. Here, we are not simply discussing cost as it relates to selling price, but rather opportunity cost. The web site, "Mentors, Ventures and Plans" defines opportunity cost as "The loss of the next best alternative whenever a decision is made involving two... Read More

Become a Dreamer!

Cool Facts: Walt Disney went bankrupt several times before he built Disneyland and was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas.Henry Ford failed and went broke 5 times before he finally succeeded.After realizing what Walt and Henry went through to achieve their dreams, I began to realize a... Read More

Do You Need A Change Of Mind?

Napoleon Hill, the famous inspirational writer, once met a reader who became a millionaire after reading one of his books. The book, Think and Grow Rich, transformed Bill McCall of Australia from rags to riches.When Bill was 19 years old, he sold hides and skins. He failed miserably. Two years... Read More

Why the Elephants Dont Run

A number of years ago, I had the rather unique experience of being backstage in Madison Square Garden, in New York, during the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. To say the least, it was a fascinating experience. I was able to walk around looking at the lions, tigers, giraffes... Read More

Success Intelligence : Attitudes to Success

For each of us, how successful we feel will depend upon our attitude toward success. Similarly, our motivation to achieve will be determined largely by our attitude. Equally the amount of success we achieve and the amount of success we do not achieve, will be determined in large parts by... Read More

How Close Is Your Fortune?

A farmer in Pennsylvania decided to sell his farm, but before he sold it, he wrote to his cousin in Canada, who collected coal, and asked for a job. In those days, coal oil, which dipped from running Canadian streams, where it was first discovered, was lucrative business.The farmer, a... Read More

What Are the Nine Bodyparts of a Better Life?

Your Head, think about what you want and move towards it Everyday we have several opportunities to make a change for the better, the worse or just say the same and everytime we make a decision in one of these directions. At breakfast you could have oatmeal, or toast... Read More

How The Right Questions Can Change Your Life

Your own pressing needs, your long-standing frustrations, would benefit tremendously if you asked an absolute question, a high-quality how question.If you were to follow up this question with absolute commitment, patience, and discipline your perception would expand to allow more information into your mind. You will find a way to... Read More

How To Get As Lucky As J. Paul Getty

J. Paul Getty appeared to be incredibly lucky, but it was a luck which, in many ways, he engineered. Instead of continuing on a well-structured career--that of the U.S. Diplomatic Services--he made a detour to the rich oil fields of Oklahoma.There he had the difficult task of raising money, which... Read More

Why Many People Fail to Succeed

You are never a failure until you accept defeat as permanent and quit trying. Everyone faces defeat. It may be a stepping-stone or a stumbling block, depending o­n the mental attitude with which it is faced.Very rarely do we find home business entrepreneurs succeed at their first attempt. o­ne has... Read More

Preparing For Success

Everyone wants to be successful. Everyone wants to have more, be more, do more, and enjoy more of what life has to offer. We are driven continually forward toward the accomplishment of the things that are most important to us. The entire human race is a made up of people... Read More

Success Formula Revealed - How You Can Apply The Ultimate Success Formula?

When you analyze the traits of successful people, you will notice that they all exhibit a successful pattern. This successful pattern is known as the Ultimate Success Formula which consists of 4 steps:1) Be very specific about your goals.2) Develop a strategy.3) Take consistent actions.4) Turn failure into feedback.1) Be... Read More

Success Analysis - The Concept of Critical Mass

How many times have you thought about being successful, famous, having lots of money? Many times, I'll bet. Then you start to think about the cost of all that and you go to have a little lie down until the feeling passes. Would that be right?Sure, you might want all... Read More

The Impossible Dream

The 72,500 men, women and children sat in an uncomfortable silence, no one daring to cough, no one daring to speak, each one focussed on the young 27 year old. Each one knowing, this was the start of the impossible dream. The dream they had had for 27 years. A... Read More

The 7 Keys To Astonishing 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... Read More

Success Is Based On A Realistic Plan

Everyone wants to be successful. However, many people often rely on luck and chance to achieve results. The best example in this case is someone who wants to be rich but only try the most ineffective method: playing the Lotto. Of course, there are chances of becoming rich over night,... Read More

Finding Time For Success: Important Vs Urgent

If you have a choice each day in the tasks that you face, a choice between doing what is urgent and doing what is important, which do you choose?Many of us, I fall into this trap at times still myself, find we're spinning our wheels, or chasing rabbits, or putting... Read More

Overnight Success - the Truth is Revealed

Overnight success seems to be happening to a lot of other people all the time. A new popstar arrives in a blaze of glory and is an instant success. A hotshot businessman or online marketer suddenly appears, telling how they are raking in millions. So how come you aren't an... Read More

Whats the Secret of Your Sucess?

I'm going to begin this article by sharing a little secret with you?'If you want to experience success as an entrepreneur you must first experience entrepreneurial success.'So what exactly do I mean by this?Success is never an accident. To reach the pinnacle in any field of endeavour you must have... Read More

Sharpen Your Saw by Continuously Learning

What does a sharp saw have to do with lifelong learning? For all you Covey fans, you know Dr. Steven Covey coined the phrase "sharpen the saw" in his highly acclaimed book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. To me, I think about a saw sharpener as a complicated... Read More

Facts About the Art of Influence

All of us could work on our skills in influencing others - whether it is within a company, a family, or a group of friends. Within the corporate world, influence is a power that you can control with your supervisor, upper management, customers, and co-workers.Don't confuse influencing, with the art... Read More

From Rags To Riches

Nicholas Darvas, escaping his war-torn homeland, Hungary, sought refuge in Turkey in June 1943. In Istanbul, however, he faced a new crisis. Now, he had no friends, no money, no knowledge of Turkish, and no citizenship. He risked starvation. He also risked losing his sense of being special. He didn't... Read More

How To Become Rich and Famous

If you want to be rich and famous, you have to focus on your strong points. Don't dwell on your weaknesses. Choose your strongest asset and build it into a formidable asset.After finding your heart's desire, your bliss, dare to dream big; dream the biggest, boldest dreams that you can... Read More

The Parable of the Touchstone

The Great Library of Alexandria once held the wisdom of the ancient world. When it burned down, billions of invaluable thoughts perished. One book, however, survived. Since it wasn't considered a valuable book, a poor man bought it for a few coppers. He was not very literate and thought the... Read More

Personal Excellence: Whats Your Motivation? (Part 1 of 3)

I was in the gym, pushing my adolescent muscles to their limit. The other dudes where there too, getting their various degrees of "pump" on. And there he was, the one we called "Pec Man" This cat looked like all he did in life was work his chest. His twin... Read More

Personal Excellence: Whats Your Motivation? (Part 2 of 3)

The scene from "Biloxi Blues" where Matthew Broderick's character kept asking, "Is the heat getting hotter?" was looping in my mind. Indeed, the surface of the sun may well have been a cooler place to spend the day.I was standing at the base of the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt.... Read More

Personal Excellence: Whats Your Motivation? (Part 3 of 3)

After 13 years of being married to the same woman and working for the same employer, I had a crisis in motivation. My marriage, ended in an unmitigated emotional and financial disaster. In short order, my career path went awry as I was 'reorganized' out of a job. My life... Read More

What if You Fed Your Mind as Often as You Feed Your Stomach?

Many people consider reading books a waste of time. It is just so easy to switch on the television, put the brain into neutral and accept everything that is shown to you. Some even boast that they have not read a single book since they have left school. That is... Read More

Success: 11 Universal Laws to Get You There

The Law of Experience"Success comes from good judgement; good judgement comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgement." The more at bats you get, the more experience you get, the more successful you can be.The Law of HungerIn the words of motivational speaker Les Brown, in order to be successful,... Read More

Your First Step to Success ? Eliminate Inner Obstacles

Think back to a time in your life when you felt inspired and excited to make a significant change. Did you go for it or did your inner obstacles get in the way?Your thoughts and beliefs are the foundation on which you build your success. You can't build a solid... Read More

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Creating Success - Understand The Tao of Success

One of the most important aspects of creating success involves a delicate balance between two somewhat opposing forces ? REFLECTION and ACTION. This balance is very similar to the balance... Read More

iPod - The Ultimate Self-Help Tool

Wow, what an outrageous claim! Why do I say this? Simple. I believe that listening to self-help audio books, seminars, and yes--you knew I was going to say it--Power Affirmations... Read More

Identity Theft - Defining Who We Are

Identity theft!We've all seen them. The commercials use the voices of people clearly not the ones speaking to relay what can happen when someone else becomes you. Almost everyday another... Read More

Lifetime Success Key: Get a Life...

I was talking about my business to a stranger the other day and he scored a great point. He agreed that I had a great opportunity to offer, and a... Read More

Personal Development Legend Jim Rohn Turns 70 and Still Going Strong

Jim Rohn, noted leader and speaker in the personal development industry, recently celebrated his 70th birthday in international style - 21 birthday cakes in 15 different cities.The worldwide birthday celebration... Read More

Like It or Not, In This Life... The Name of the Game is Change

Most of us fear change, because - as we've all experienced - most change seems to be imposed upon us, originating outside of ourselves.The only thing that each of us... Read More

Work Life Balance: Work Life a Balancing Act

Australians are loosing their laidback, carefree reputation, as we continue to work longer hours, exercise less and neglect our leisure and family time.Recent research indicates that 67 per cent of... Read More

Three Key Behaviors That Determine Our Success

Success is a journey and along the way we need to correct our course by unlearning the behavior that derails us and invite in a new behavior to continue our... Read More

10 Tips on How to Get the Best from Changing Situations

It can be great to do something new 'for a change', when it's your choice. It's fun then. But when it comes up on you from out of the blue,... Read More

Paying Attention

Being a spiritual teacher has continually frightened me. Not because I don't want to do it but that I don't feel adequate for the job. And yet, the role unwittingly... Read More

Balance Of Life

Mary and Susan were friends for years. They grew up together and attended the same schools. They were now both in their 40's, and both had great careers. They both... Read More

How To Start, Survive, and Finish Your Journey To Super Success

"The more you hate, the more you love."What an ironic statement. Whoever said those words must have been drunk. The bottom line is this: It is extremely difficult to like... Read More

Try Honesty as a System of Trust, Success Will Follow

Trust is a cornerstone of human existence. It is interesting to note that, in the world of commerce, the really huge transactions are generally initiated on trust. And certainly in... Read More

Belief Helps You Succeed But Can It Win A Boat Race?

On March 27th 2005, Oxford won the annual boat race against their rivals, Cambridge.A commentator remarked that both teams believed 100% at the start that they would win. Cambridge were... Read More

Achieve the Success You Want: 7 Reasons Why People Dont

Change is one of the biggest concepts facing today's society. We are all confronted by how fast the world is changing and how we must change to keep up. We... Read More

Mind is the Forerunner of All States

Our lives and the circumstances we live in are largely the result of our own thoughts and beliefs. The sum total of our thoughts, if they are positive, will result... Read More

Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 2)

"Fighting to pay the bills is hardly worth it? fight for a better life!"What do we really want?This question is one that has pretty much founded the self help industry... Read More

Top Seven Ideas For Success

1. Any work activity, unless initiated at the earliest will not move ahead.Once you begin the work, you will appreciate its scope,likely problems etc.Procrastination and success are inversely related.2. Depending... Read More

Creative Destruction

This past Memorial Day weekend I decided to revisit my bookshelf to poke around and reminisce with books I'd read over the last decade. You see, I not only like... Read More

Blessing The Money You Spend

A young girl opens a birthday card from her grand mother and folded inside the card is a crisp $100 bill along with congratulations and sincere wishes and hopes for... Read More