Motivation; 5 Steps to Get the Changes You Want


Q: I just read your column in today's' Greensboro News and Record. For the last few years I've been struggling with change, and found your suggestions about "change tools" to be useful.

Head First: 6 Simple, Must-Do Steps to Achieving Extraordinary Results!


What important goal have you set for yourself? What is the most important thing in your life that you have been trying to do for sometime now and haven't made any progress? Why haven't you made any progress? Why isn't the project going forward? Do you believe it can be done?Try thinking about what you are doing in different way.There are five basic steps to getting lasting results.

What Does Your Future Hold? Do You Have A Plan? Or Are You Just Waiting To See What Happens?


We often find ourselves in a situation in which we either accept the change that someone else imposes upon us or in which we ourselves effect the change we would like to see happen. We sometimes stammer and hesitate and procrastinate with regard to decision making.

What Motivates You?


As a life-long student of personal development, I've attended dozens of motivational seminars, listened to hundreds of tapes, and read untold books on the subject of motivation . I've presented motivational seminars.

Forward Motion


The natural cycle of life is to grow and move forward but moving forward brings with it an element of the unknown. It is human nature to fear the unknown.

Are You Lost or Are You Found?


It was one of those nights where the clock wasn't in sync with my schedule. As I was finishing getting ready to go out for the evening, the clock was telling me I should already be there.

Dont Wait For All of Lifes Traffic Lights to Turn Green


Can you imagine getting into your motor vehicle, reversing out of your driveway, selecting a forward gear then just sitting there waiting for every traffic light between your home and your destination to turn green?"That would be absurd. Yet on another journey, the journey of life, that is exactly what many of us do.

Around The World On $80


Jules Vernes adventure story, Around the World in 80 Days, stimulated the imagination of 26-year-old Robert Christopher."Why," he asked himself, "can't I go around the world on $80.

Action Rules - Just Get Started!


'Action Rules!' in the Getting Goals Game. It is the number one most important step to achieving your greatness.

The Greatest Secret To Producing Real SOLID Excellence!


One fact stubbornly stays true: while everyone desires to succeed, only those who truly COMMIT to their dreams would be able to attain success. For most people, having MORE money, MORE freedom and MORE success is nothing but a feeble desire.

Create Your Destiny - How Massive Action Can Determine Your Destiny!


We often hear that "Knowledge is Power". Is it really so? Knowledge that is not put to action remains just knowledge in your head.

Are You Still Stuck on Still?


Are you still "stuck on still?" If so, don't let fear, doubt or disappointment rob you of your future, or keep you from your desires. Instead, see yourself as the person that you want to become.

What Is The Value In Wanting To Accomplish Something?


When I listen to people tell me about some of the things they want to do, I pause for two reasons. One is the fact that I'm listening and watching them to see if they are serious within themselves.

Get The Man Right


One Saturday morning, a minister could not think of a sermon to write. He simply could not get inspired.

Face Your Fears


Yes, that's me up there! Interestingly enough, I used to be deathly afraid of heights. I'm not suggesting para sailing is the best way to overcome a fear of heights but it worked for me.

What are You Waiting for?


Do it now! Whatever it is you have been putting off, do it. This is your life, it is not a dress rehearsal.

Planting Seeds of Action


Recently, I was driving past a local nursery and saw a sign that said, "Fall Is For Planting." As I drove, the idea on the sign was gnawing away at me.

Why Do Flowers Inspire Me So Much?


I grew up in a very cold climate where winter seemed go on for 6 months and ice, snow and barren trees is what you saw on a daily basis. Plus the bone chilling cold and cloudy skies all made for a long dreary winter.

Wisdom Comes to the Inquisitive Mind


Throughout my life I have observed many things and I am often amazed (but shouldn't be) at how Wisdom is demonstrated in all ages. It is not reserved just for the elders.

Motivation: The Cure for Complacency


Q. I've always tried to work hard enough to provide for my family and be content.

Believe


It's like that old joke about how long did it take Bell to discover the light bulb. Then realizing it was Edison who did it.

What Gets Your Ass Out Of Bed?


Beep. Beep.

Quit Pretending - You Have To Live Whats In You To Succeed


Some people, after they reach their mid and upper adult years seem to go through their lives just existing. Oh! They work at their jobs as best as they can.

Are You Addicted to Selling?


The definition of Motivation in Webster's Dictionary: Motive - the sense of need, desire and fear. Based upon this definition, some sources of motivation can be dysfunctional and that is why it can be so addictive.

Its a Habit


Do you sometimes have the feeling that you're running into the same obstacles over and over again? Many of my conflicts have the same feel to them, like "Hey, I think I've been here before," but I can't figure out how I wound up in the same place. The situation is different, but the conflict feels the same.

How to Beat Procrastination and Self Doubt


Fear of failure (or success) and a lack of energy leads to procrastination. People who procrastinate become frustrated and generally accomplish nothing.

Its Not Enough


Whatever you are doing in your life at the present moment; it's not enough. What do you mean it's not enough? I've done all I can.

Money Doesnt Finance Dreams


Are you putting off your dreams until you have money? Well, each day that you put off your dreams, you lose a little bit of time for that dream.Have you made choices that although made everyone else happy, left you feeling empty and incomplete? Maybe you used your lack of money as an excuse, so that you wouldn't feel bad about not pursuing your dreams.

The Ultimate Kick-butt Motivational Lesson


How often have you struggled with yourself over the work that needs to be done? How many times have you put off performing some task or other because it's too mundane?Not everything you do in business is going to excite you. There will be many times when you just can't get yourself sufficiently fired up to make the effort to start, develop or even finish a project.

Motivation: Tearing Down Your Own Limitations


Q.: I've always been sort of cynical about all this motivational stuff.

Motivation: 3 Powerful Quotes from Golfer Tiger Woods


I am not a golfer, unless you count an occasional game of putt-putt. I'm not even a fan of the game.


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