Motivation By Your Family And Cornermen


The motivation for good or bad which we get from our families is huge. They can either destroy our dreams or help us create them.

Making A Lot Out Of A Little - Use It Or Lose It


"Making a lot out of a little"Ever noticed how some individuals can make a little problem go a long way? Similarly, some folk can make a huge challenge seem somewhat insignificant.This is a life principle that actually determines whether we are a "little" or a "lot" person.

Get Up and Do!


The motivation to change my oil came the other day when I turned the key in my car's ignition. It coughed wearily, and there was an ominous clicking sound where the engine should have chimed in.

Forgotten Your New Years Resolutions Already? How To Get Back On Track


How quickly we forget. We are only a few weeks into the New Year, how many of you have forgotten that you even made any New Year resolutions.

Information Age: Knowledge is King


In our information age, having the right knowledge at the right time can make the difference between failure and success. Knowledge, gained through experience makes one an expert in any field.

Overcome Fear: You'll Miss All The Shots You Don't Take


A lot of folks are petrified at the mere thought of making an attempt. They believe they will not make it.

What Motivates You - Desire or Fear?


The energy of desire is a powerful motivator and creative force. Yet we must state our desires clearly with the rewards of success in mind.

You Want Me to Do What?


Most of the time whenever we need to make an important business decision we turn to what is convenient or comfortable. Why is it that we never seem to want to venture out and try new things.

Whats Your Zipline?


A few years ago, I was with 20 of America's most effectivepresenters - The Speakers Roundtable - at the Pecos RiverConference Center near Sante Fe, NM. We were working on ourcommunication skills, not unlike the work we do in ourown Excellence in Speaking Institute (ESI) classes.

The Biggest Mistake Youve Made About Manifesting


What is the biggest mistake you have made aboutmanifesting your desires?You will be surprised by the answer and you probablythought it was the best thing you could do to achieveyour desires. However, this mistake has made your desires100 times more difficult to achieve.

Its Not Your Fault


Have you ever wondered what's really holding you back from achieving all your dreams and making the money you really want to make?Well, worry no more. It's not your fault.

9 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Just Dont Feel Like It


Achieving the really big goals and dreams always involves breaking it down into do-able little steps. Assuming that you've picked a goal or dream that you really love working at, then most of the steps are a delight to take.

Whats Stopping You?


We're all familiar with the cycle:We want new, but resist change.We want satisfaction, but procrastinate.

The Undeniable Power of a Mastermind Group


A Mastermind is a group of individuals who are joined inpurpose. All bringing their collective talents andexperiences to the achievement of a common goal.

14 Reasons To Get Motivated And Stay Motivated


Why should you bother to spend your valuable time to learn how to get motivated and stay motivated? Here's why. Your quality of life will change dramatically when you take charge of how motivated you feel in any given moment.

That One Thing That Guarantees Your Unlimited Motivation And Success


What can you do when you do not feel like getting started? When procrastination takes over..

That First Step To Massive Success


Do you ever procrastinate? So do I!I had some work to do yesterday and I kept putting it off.I thought to my self - I'll wait until later when I feel more alert and in the right frame of mind to do it just rightDo you ever do this?Then it hit me like a ton of bricks.

How to Tune In Your Brain and Feel Motivated in Minutes


Want to know how to run your brain and be more motivated?Let me tell you a true story..

How You Developed Bad Habits That Rob You Of Motivation


Bad habits rob you of your motivation.Today I want to tell you why I decided I absolutely had to take charge of my self-motivation.

How to Use Discouragement to Motivate Yourself


Ever feel like giving up? Do you ever feel so discouraged that even one more day of frustration will be too much too handle?Everyone gets discouraged at times only there are a number of key differences between people who keep on going and those who give up:1 Focus On Your Goal Not On Your ProblemsOne of my mentors is a highly successful property developer and he loves solving problems. All day long he can take on one problem after the next and just keep going.

Are You in Touch With Your Inner M?


"M" is for Motivation.What motivates you to do a good job?Is it a sense of achievement?Recognition for a job well done?Helping people?Desire for responsibility?Solving problems?Making more money?You should give some thought to what motivates you to do your job better and allows you to feel a real sense of job satisfaction.

Dismantle Self Imposed Limits


Round about us is an invisible box that we have created around ourselves, which defines our horizon. Things within this box are within reach, achievable, see-able, touchable, believable, feasible, possible.

Taking Responsibility


Taking action about our current station in life involves taking responsibility for our current state of affairs. When we acknowledge that we are the main culprits with regards to where we are now, we will more likely take responsibility for creating the future we desire.

Were Good at the Things We Like


Read that again. It doesn't say "We like the things we're good at," though that's true as well.

What Being Vs Doing Really Means


So often we hear about "being" rather than "doing." Often it's given as advice when we are overwhelmed, overworked and overstressed.

Your Growing Edge


You've probably heard the term "leading edge" used to refer to technology or products that are in front of the curve, that are really advanced. You may have even heard the term "bleeding edge" in this context.

How to Get Motivated and Have Industrial Strength Self-Motivation


It is not your fault if popular self-help courses have never worked for you over the long term.How to get motivated is not adequately dealt with.

Going The Extra Mile


There is one sure way to get what you want in life, but few people actually do it. Put this practice firmly into your day to day business activities and you will have an advantage over the rest of the crowd.

Do We Have Free Will?


It is being suggested here that we have only one real choice in life:To let go of fear and resistance and be taken by the flow of life, or, to fight, screaming all the way, as the flow of life takes us anyway.Life is.

Why Do 9 Out of 10 People Never Live Their Dreams?


When we were kids we all had dreams. There were no boundaries to our imagination and anything was possible.

STOP! Reading the Headlines and Live Your Own Life First


Imagine! 40 is old. The California State Supreme Court has said that when are you are 40, employers can discriminate against employees using this age as the excuse.

If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!


"I have heard it said that the first ingredient of success is to dream a great dream."John A.

Action vs. Apathy - Feeling Powerless? Get Moving!


How many times have you felt truly defeated by the circumstances in your life? You know, the "I don't know why I bother to keep trying, I'm going back to bed and staying there" feeling. It happens to everyone - housewives, corporate executives, rock stars, actors, world leaders.

Personal Motivation: Without Struggle There Is No Progress


As each day ends and another begins, the words of Frederick Douglas ask us as individuals to recognize the relationships between life's daily struggles."The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions, yet made to her august claims have been born of earnest struggle.

Personal Motivation: Without Struggle There Is No Progress


As each day ends and another begins, the words of Frederick Douglas ask us as individuals to recognize the relationships between life's daily struggles."The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions, yet made to her august claims have been born of earnest struggle.

What Comes First the Action or the Feeling?


In other words, it is in the "doing" that we appreciate and learn the meaning of an action or activity, not simply in thinking about it.It's the action that preceeds the "feeling," whether it's the glory of victory or the agony of defeat.

Dont You Quit!


"A man who has nothing to die for is not fit to live." -Martin LutherYou sat in that secret corner of your room.

Move On!


I woke up one morning with a sharp pain in my ear. The last time I had an earache was some eighteen years ago.

About Creating a New Life


1. Where do I start to create a new life?There is only one place to start, and this is by taking time out of your busy day, and truly looking into your heart, because this is where all of your answers can be found.

A Special Q & A - All About Passionately Soaring in Life


1. How do I discover my passion?This is one of my favorite reasons for giving Divinely channeled private consultations.


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A true friend offer many benefits. There’s a friend who goes with you for lunch; you have one who goes for coffee and another one who will shop with you. But have you heard about a “couch friend?” A couch friend is someone you feel comfortable with. You can hang out on the couch for hours …

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Man earns college degree in prison, will go to law school after being accepted to a prestigious university

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