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Mike Lindell Lived the American Dream, His Way


If you have a television, you are bound to have seen Mike Lindell, the guy who invented the ubiquitous MyPillow, promoting his product on air.

Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities


Listening to someone else's testimony of overcoming obstacles can be a great confidence booster. When we're pursuing a dream or goal we can feel as though we're the only one who has ever had challenges.

Dealing with Disappointment


Disappointment is a fact of life. Whether it’s the loan that was declined, the promotion that you didn’t get or someone you trusted didn’t come through. We all will deal with challenges from time to time.

Is it Time to Reinvent Yourself?


If you've been doing the same thing for a long time but expecting a different result, perhaps it's time to re-invent yourself. Life is constantly changing and staying in touch with the times requires change.

Redesign Your Reality


Do you ever look at your life and wonder if this is as good as it gets? I think it's a question that most people will ask themselves in one form or another at some point in their lives. They're not satisfied where they are, and they don't have any prospects for the future. Unfortunately, many will never move beyond the wonderment of the question.

Seven Common Traits of Successful People


The thoughts and behavior patterns of highly successful people are different from the average person. Some people only enjoy momentary success. What I find fascinating are the people who seem to do well in many areas of life over and over throughout a lifetime.

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.

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.

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


Unexpected life changes. Anticipated transitions.

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".

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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?

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 mind, fear, habits, concern, worry, drama, or perhaps mental, physical, and emotional clutter.

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 the driving.

Self-Improvement Secrets


* Perfectionism is a time waster.Strive for excellence on important issues and ordinary best for everyday tasks.

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.


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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 does a good job of addressing the question. Without a doubt I believe you've got to be certain that whatever you choose to pursue is something that you place a high value on.
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.
What Is Success Anyway?
Success is creating what you want the way you want it to be.It is, in fact, a journey.
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.
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".
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.
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 - the STUFF - that would make us happy.And most of all, we believe that we all want to live as we REALLY ARE - very special human beings with a divine purpose for living.
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 to define a clear winner.
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.
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 the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelt1.
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.
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.
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 saysnothing good happened at all.
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 millions and 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.
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.
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?.
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.
What Am I Going To Do With The Rest Of My Life?
Unexpected life changes. Anticipated transitions.
Increasing Reading Speed
Reading is an integral part of our daily work lives. On a typical day, I spend a lot of time reading.

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