Ever feel like quitting? "Are you kidding?" you ask, "A better question would be, 'How many times TODAY have I felt like quitting?' " Sure. We've all felt like "throwing in the towel" at one time or another. If you haven't, I suggest that you check your pulse quickly. And... Read More
The IDEAL Problem Solver is an effective tool you can use to attack your problems. If you are used to getting on your horse and riding in all directions when faced with a problem, you may find the IDEAL Problem Solver quite handy. How do you use it?IDEAL stands for:Identify... Read More
Here is an interesting quotation from Stephen Walsh."We're building up and tearing down, in everything we do. Are you on the construction gang or the wrecking crew?Think about this statement and how it applies to you. Some have a difficult time in their lives as they have self defeating behaviors... Read More
Some people are naturally pessimistic and are happy being so. They view themselves as pragmatic and as having a better sense of reality. Then there are those of us who feel weighed down by negativity and wish that we could be more optimistic. This is completely possible. It... Read More
I recently spoke to a group of sales professionals at the end of their training conference. The attendees had participated in many learning sessions over a two day period ? most of which were product related. I was scheduled to speak after dinner and I was somewhat concerned how attentive... Read More
In a couple weeks, we'll be heading into the second half of 2005. How are you doing on those New Year's resolutions?What were they?Think back for a minute at how committed you were to achieving them. (And if you have achieved them, congratulations!)If you're like most people, however, all that... Read More
There is hardly anything more personal that what motivates each of us to perform in a work environment. Here's some insight into how to choose the best "carrot" to motivate both yourself ... and others.The ENTREPRENEURCore belief: "I need to be in charge of what I do, for whom and... Read More
Three areas of life in which we get very little training, yet we all seem to have a strong opinion on: marriage, parenting and money.When all is said and done, it really is much simpler to succeed than to fail.Two A's for improving your marriage: awareness and anticipation. Awareness of... Read More
Do you ever get those Sunday night blues? Dreading the week ahead, feeling the daily grind just draining away all of your energy before the week even starts? Or what about those days where you just feel like you are going through the motions and not really being present in... Read More
How many times have you heard or read that words have power? Maybe it was in the context of working 'magic' or 'positive affirmations' or visualization techniques and you just dismissed it as more of that 'psychic hooha'.Well, in my humble opinion, if you dismissed it, then you're closing your... Read More
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Elizabeth Kubler Ross once said, "People are like stained glass... Read More
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My 4 year old son was very excited. I had... Read More
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The tension was palpable in the room as I began... Read More
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James 2: 17?faith by itself, if it is not accompanied... Read More
Bad habits rob you of your motivation.Today I want to... Read More
There is a new television show, called Blind Justice that... Read More
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To Feel Confident ? A C TA new, more exciting... Read More
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"Making a lot out of a little"Ever noticed how some... Read More
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