Whats Your Zipline?
A few years ago, I was with 20 of America's most effective presenters ? The Speakers Roundtable ? at the Pecos River Conference Center near Sante Fe, NM. We were working on our communication skills, not unlike the work we do in our own Excellence in Speaking Institute (ESI) classes.At... Read More
Nothing Ever Stays The Same
Nothing ever stays the same. On the one hand we despise change yet on the other we don't want to stagnate and become boring. Yet our habits keep us locked into a course of action day after day, year after year. The way we think, the way we behave, the... Read More
Motivation: If Today Were the Last of All Days
"If today were the last of all days........" - Marilyn ScottIn this article, I invite you to ask your self the question asked by Marilyn Scott in the popular jazz song "If Today were the Last of All Days."Here's the question:"If today were the last of all days, would you.............":start... Read More
Ahead of the Curve to be on Top
I once heard a statement that no matter how good you think you are, there is always someone else who is better. This appears to be a pessimistic view even to a point of degrading one's self-worth. However, this saying provides a starting point to understanding one's gifts or setbacks,... Read More
Is Failure the End of Everything?
"The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose." --John McEnroeMuch as we would like, not everything is going to go our way. Even if we prepare for what we hope is every eventuality, things will, and do, go wrong. It is how we react to those... Read More
Employee Motivation Checklist - Ten Measures of Success
In the form of a simple easy to use checklist, you can score how well you are doing out of 10. Better still, ask them. It's like what they describe as a mini-360o, where your people get the chance to give you feedback. Only here it is a lot easier... Read More
What Once Was - Ain?t No More
Rather than beat around the bush and try to lead into this in a semi-logical manner, I'll get right to the point. The past is gone ? vanished, disappeared in a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi, Ho Silver!" It is history, not real, mental vapor, and gone, gone,... Read More
Elements of Change
The key to achieving more than you currently are, no matter which area of your life or work you are focusing in on now, is change. The old saying rings true: If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you've already got. If you... Read More
Quick Steps To Handle Setbacks
Looking for a way to handle a setback?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 this advice.First, step back and remind yourself of the reason you picked the goal you had a setback... Read More
Overcoming the Fear of Getting Started
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. -- Dale CarnegieThere are a few people who don't work out because of their false beliefs about working out. Some teenagers... Read More
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Do More! Learn More! Create More! Live More!
Over the years in America and the west generally, the... Read More
Making the Invisible Visible: The WOW Behind the HOW!
"We must be the change we wish to see in... Read More
Heres How Tiger, Oprah, And Spielberg Stay Motivated
I want to share with you a powerful principle that... Read More
Creative Procrastination
Do you ever postpone things, or just forget about them... Read More
Motivation: The Power of Action, Part 1
I've heard it said that 85% of success is showing... Read More
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Recently a person attended one of my goal setting seminars... Read More
Top 10 Tips For The Best Year of Your Life!
We typically think of New Year's as the time to... Read More
How to Get rid of the ?Overwhelm? Monster
If you wear many hats, manage a family and/or a... Read More
Creating Your Best Year Ever
January is synonymous with resolutions and getting organized is high... Read More
People Who Get What They Want: What Are They Thinking?
Imagine being able to choose any outcome and automatically feel... Read More
Stop Holding Yourself Back
Try this exercise. Take a sheet of paper and list... Read More
You Want Me to Do What?
Most of the time whenever we need to make an... Read More
Choosing Your Vision
There is a new television show, called Blind Justice that... Read More
Daily Motivation--Be Kind to Yourself for a Change
"How far you go in life depends on your being... Read More
Finding Direction: Finding Passion Series - 2 of 3
In order to find the right direction for ourselves, we... Read More
What Once Was - Ain?t No More
Rather than beat around the bush and try to lead... Read More
Correct Your Mindset and Expel The Fear
The main problem with many of us is we loose... Read More
Victorious Living
How are things going for you? Are you sitting on... Read More
Motivtion: The Power of Responsibility
One of the things I've noticed about successful people is... Read More
Even Though
As often happens following one of the Best Year Yet... Read More
The Toughest Decision of All: Get Out or Get Going!
Many of us are influenced by the sports ethic: Never... Read More
The First Step
Today is an anniversary of sorts for me. Three years... Read More
Ahead of the Curve to be on Top
I once heard a statement that no matter how good... Read More
Violating Boundaries: Assert Yourself and Take Charge
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a... Read More
All Talk And No Action; So Let It Be Written; So Let It Be Done!
It is so important to know how to motivate ourselves... Read More
Daily Motivation: 7 Methods
Isn't a lack of daily motivation one of the biggest... Read More
Maintaining Your Motivation
I recently spoke to a group of sales professionals at... Read More
Mr. Smith, Please Enter the Dream Room - Dream Big Dreams to Do Big Things!
Enjoy a great quote to start off this fantastic week!"All... Read More
Motivation By Kicking Butt
Some people respond to being yelled at and even sworn... Read More
Get Negativity Out Of Your Life!
They say that the way to have a positive attitude... Read More
Motivation - The Power of Drive
My experience tells me there are three stages people go... Read More
Beginnings Arent As Complicated As They Seem
Beginnings are seldom as complicated as they seem. You know... Read More
The Benefits of Keeping A Journal
Keeping a journal has many advantages and benefits. Whether you... Read More
ADHD - Its a Wonderful Life
As I usually do over the Holidays, I watched one... Read More
Power Of The Mind
THOUGHTSJames Allen in his Book "As a Man Thinketh"says Mind... Read More
Mid-Year Success Check: Are You Halfway There?
In a couple weeks, we'll be heading into the second... Read More
Growing Out of Your Comfort Zone
It has been said that "if you are not growing,... Read More
Are You Stuck?
You know the feeling.There's something you want to do. You've... Read More
Teaching kids -- UGH!! (...and what I learned from it)
I have a confession to make: I don't like working... Read More
Keep On Keepin On
In those times when everything seems to be going just... Read More
5 Forgotten Secrets to Beating Procrastination at Home
It's not easy to stay motivated and beat procrastination while... Read More
Do You have a Dream?
Do you find yourself sitting at work longing to be... Read More
Mastering Emotions: Taking Your Life To The Next Level
Hello,How is your day coming along? Better, I am sure,... Read More
Life?s an Illusion
I'll get right to the point. Life is not necessarily... Read More
Ignite The Fire In Your Belly ? How To Move From Being A Procrastinator To An Activator!
Are you sick and tired of not getting ahead and... Read More
Your Growing Edge
You've probably heard the term "leading edge" used to refer... Read More
These Are The Good Ole Days
I am sitting here at a public access wireless location... Read More
5 Ways to Fight Pessimism
Some people are naturally pessimistic and are happy... Read More
Sow the Seed - See the Harvest
The story is told of two boys who were walking... Read More
A Few Simple Things You Must Do If You Want To Be Wealthy
Making money is easy when you move to cause rather... Read More
Motivation: 3 Powerful Quotes from Golfer Tiger Woods
I am not a golfer, unless you count an occasional... Read More
The Reason Nothing Happens - Is Because Nothing Is Happening!
I hear many clients declare how boring and stagnant their... Read More
After the Storm......
Have you ever wondered why is it that after we... Read More
Journaling - A Tool for Healing and Growth
The word "journal" comes from the French. It dates back... Read More
Contemplating Change And Moving Into Action
Do you ever have the sense that there has to... Read More
A Book Review: Great Resource for Group Facilitation
Anyone who is a leader or member of a group... Read More
Being Genuinely Curious
Yesterday at the dinner table, my eleven-year-old daughter asked me,... Read More
Finding Your Authentic Path
"Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." ~... Read More
Achieving Your Dreams
Have you achieved your dreams? Dreams are an important part... Read More
What Is The Value In Wanting To Accomplish Something?
When I listen to people tell me about some of... Read More
Greed and Selfishness: Knowing The Difference And Loving Yourself!
I hear many people discuss how selfishness leads to greed,... Read More
Creative Procrastination
Do you ever postpone things, or just forget about them... Read More
The Time To Start Working On Your Dream is Now - Not Later
Most of us are hesitant to start anything because we... Read More
Quick Steps To Help You Take Action Now
Need to move ahead and yet find yourself holding back?Edward... Read More
Activity Versus Accomplishment
Each and every day, all of us continually search for... Read More
10 Ways to Kick the Procrastination Habit
I recently read about a survey (by the University of... Read More
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