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How to Ditch Negativity and Reach Your Goals

Watching the news can be hazardous to your health.It's a fact, especially when you're watching events relatedto terrorism, kidnapping, murder, accidents, or calamities.These incidents make you worry and will leave you feeling weakand insecure. Imagine the uncomfortable feeling of becoming avictim someday. These thoughts will have a direct negative effect on your outlook in life.All of your su. . .

Real Charisma, Clinton Style

Copyright 2005 Daniel SitterWhat exactly is Charisma? Most would agree that it is a magical, illusive, personal quality, divinely endowed on some people more than others. One thing for certain is that it is more easily identified than defined. It is the secret to being liked by others. It is the much sought-after quality that causes some people to envy others because of their congeniality and e. . .

Substitutes for Butter

Instead of Butter: Use top quality, cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil, from the first pressing, or flaxseed oil. The taste of virgin olive oil is appealing to millions of people around the world, so why not adopt it to your taste?Flaxseed oil is prized for health reasons and not for its taste. You can always compensate for that by adding spices to the appropriate dish. Let’s say you want to . . .

Remarkable Remedies for Low Self-Esteem

If you are suffering the mental crisis of low self-esteem, serious action should be taken to raise it before it leads to more serious conditions - depression for example.What can you do to revive your self-esteem? Here are some remarkably simple yet effective steps:1. Satisfy or Indulge Yourself. Eat whatever you want, play a sport you're most interested in, go to places that make you happy.. . .

What Forgiveness Is Not

Is a grudge-laden heart sabotaging your success in business and in life? Much has been written over the ages about the value of forgiveness. And yet so many people continue to resist the idea of forgiving their transgressors. Why is this? I believe there are a couple of factors at play. First, although people might want to forgive, they don’t want the culprit to “get off scot-free.” Le. . .

Four Disciplines To Getting What You Want

Copyright 2005 Kathryn WilliamsonI bet you’re like me - you want results now, without having to put in the effort and time to make things change. We want to pray a prayer and have instant results. Kind of like microwave Christianity! But God isn’t our sugardaddy. He wants to build character in us so that once things do change we can handle the new lifestyle and be better equipped to fulfill His. . .

MORAL ARMOR'S Irrational Parenting, Part II

Copyright 2005 Ronald E SpringerHanding Down Malignancy. Children may begin bright and eager to face the world, but are often inundated with the conditioning of their fear-ridden predecessors speaking of lost dreams—taken by no one in particular. Their guardians appear learned, but seem not to damn the worst traits in men. In facing life’s greatest question, venturing into their future lives ba. . .

8 Tips to Manage Your Anger

Copyright 2005 John Neyman JrExperiencing uncontrolled anger is dangerous to your health. It causes your adrenaline and blood pressure to rise up at above normal levels. Moreover, you could end up hurting someone or doing something that you will regret later on. You see the results destructive anger every day on the news. Also, uncontrolled anger destroys relationships. I use the word uncontro. . .

Who's Creating YOUR Reality?

“What is happening within us will create what happens outside us.” “There is no ‘out there’ out there, independent of what is going on in here.” “We are operating as if today were yesterday.” These quotes are taken from the movie, “What the Bleep Do We Know?” This fascinating film demonstrates cinematically what the Seth material told us years ago. Its basic premise is that we literally crea. . .

You Made A Mistake? Way To Go!

Mistakes have gotten a really bad rap. Whether you call itan error, a blunder, a screw-up, a faux pas, a gaffe or aboo-boo, no one wants to be guilty of committing one. The fear of not performing "up to snuff" leads many peopleto procrastinate or even worse, never to act at all. Formany, this has become a major debilitating problem. Besides the obvious lack of productivity and the numerousab. . .

Quick ‘n’ Easy Self-Image Makeover

How would you like to spruce up your self-image? You know, give your self-esteem a real boost? You are equipped to do so, you know. Please, allow me to show you a neat little trick that will jumpstart your self-image makeover. Okay, ready? I want you to think of a big, mean dog. He’s baring his teeth and growling at you. He looks like he’s about to pounce on you. There’s nothing standing. . .

Some Straight Talk About Your Success And Happiness

Copyright 2005 Arina NikitinaI want to warn you: this article can cause some discomfort, indignation and sense of insult in minds of people who are not ready to be successful. If you are not ready to face the truth, please don't read this article, because I don't want to hurt your feelings for nothing.If you've decided to keep reading answer a couple of questions first.How old are you? What hav. . .

Stre-e-e-etch Your Imagination

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand." Albert Einstein, Physicist, 1879-1955 This one quote alone is a pretty compelling reason to learn how to turn our imaginative genius loose. All of us have a fairly vivid imagination, but unf. . .

How Do You Habitually Treat Yourself?

In order to learn how to relieve ourselves of self-defeating patterns, the obvious first step is to become aware of what these patterns are. The easiest way to do this is simply to become a casual observer of your own behavior and to take stock of how you treat yourself. Note both the negative and the positive aspects. Don't make a big chore of this. Simply intend to "hear" what you tell y. . .

Let's Get to the Bottom of Low Self-Esteem

Let’s Get to the Bottom of Low Self-Esteem If you suffer from low self-esteem, it’s because you don’t know yourself well enough to appreciate how basically wonderful you are. This is not empty flattery. It is true. Sadly, many of us are totally estranged from ourselves, from what really makes us tick. This ignorance of our true nature results in relentless self-sabotage of both our work liv. . .

Meditation - Staying Awake

Why is staying awake while meditating important? Falling asleep is certainly relaxing, and can be good for you, but to get the full range of benefits from your meditation you need to have your brainwaves in the alpha and theta ranges. When you are asleep, your brainwaves range from theta to delta. Meditation should be a state of relaxed alertness (primarily alpha brainwaves). Try the following . . .

Lack of Sleep

In order to find out if you are suffering from a lack of sleep you should answer these three questions:Are you always staring at the roof instead of falling asleep? Are you feeling tired due to a lack of sleep? Or do you still feel tired after getting enough sleep? Are you regularly waking up during the night suffering and frustrated at not falling asleep again?If you answered yes to any of the. . .

Don’t Focus on Failure

Internal defeat is a mindset, where you begin to believe that most new ideas will fail. You might think -”After all, what I tried in last week's Yoga class, failed.”You will always learn from mistakes. When you see them clearly as a test, examine the results, and study them closely for the reason why they went wrong. Whether it is a lesson plan, trying mantras, Hot Yoga, Gentle Yoga, a pro sho. . .

MORAL ARMOR'S Irrational Parenting, Part I

Copyright 2005 Ronald E Springer"If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is, “Probably because of something you did.”"—Jack HandeyMy view on parenting holds one key premise in mind: that every decent parent should assure that upon leaving the nest, their kids can fly! So herein lie. . .

Happiness - The Gardening of the Soul

Copyright 2005 Julian Kalmar"Happiness actions" are the physical and mental actions that naturally and automatically create a sense of well-being in us. They work because there is a certain something within us—our internal wiring—that responds to these actions. Although there is some variation between people, many happiness actions are shared with just about everyone.For example, most people wi. . .

Moksha Salvation in Hinduism... highlights concept and the path

Is it not true that only after gaining Enlightenment (Self-Realization) that one can reach the stage of Moksha (Salvation).Moksha is that ephemeral truth of life without which human beings cannot sustain themselves. The cause of the human body... the process of evolution... all leads to our Soul (Atman) gaining liberation from the cycle of birth and death (Moksha) forever.Moksha being the ultim. . .

Overcome "I Don't Want To" In Your Career

What do you not want to do in your career? Do you not want to research new job opportunities because it's too much work? Do you not want to update your resume because you are unsure what to write? Do you not want to make time to think about your career because you hope it will improve on its own?Like eating vegetables, sometimes the career tasks that you don't want, are the tasks that are . . .

Loving Kindness - A Meditation

The practice of meditating on loving-kindness may be over two thousand years old. Although it may feel a bit mechanical at first, many who have used it experience greater feelings of compassion and love towards both themselves and others. Here's how you do it:Sit comfortably wherever you normally do your meditating. Relax and let your mind quiet down a little. Start repeating the following in y. . .

Religion and Spirituality - what differentiates Religion from Spirituality?

Religion is "absolute truth of life" of the physical manifested world. It is Religion and not Spirituality which forms the basis of the present society we live in. In the present the needs for following a Religion being at its minimum... it is easy to follow any Religion. Anyone... even a layman can follow any Religion but not Spirituality?What vastly differentiates Religion and Spirituality? . . .

NICE GUYS FINISH WHERE?

"NICE GUYS FINISH FIRST? How can anyone with the brain of a cock-roach make such a stupid statement?" So rang out the scorn of a killer talk show host when I was doing a book promotion at a major television station in Ohio. When I was on tour in Cleveland, John Clancy quoted Leo Durocher who said just the opposite -- “Nice guys finish last.” John also quoted from books that stressed the . . .

What You Don't Know About The KJV May Harm You...

King James I of England was a devout believer in the 'divine' rights of kings, a philosophy ingrained in him by his mother Mary Stuart (Bloody Mary).James ascended the English throne in 1603. He wasted no time in odering a new edition of the Bible in order to deny the common people the marginal notes, and thus the REAL meaning of many Bible accounts. King James wanted a Bible that was more suit. . .

Kaizen For Self Improvement

What does Kaizen, a Japanese method of production excellence and industrial efficiency have to do with self improvement? Can it be adapted to self-work? What is it, anyhow?It began with the "continuous improvement" theories of efficiency expert W. Edwards Deming in the 30s and 40s. After the war the ideas were picked up by the Japanese and developed into "Kaizen," a method for creating quality . . .

Insomnia: How to End the Frustration

Insomnia is a common sleep sickness that has botheredmany people around the world. But the consequencesbrought about by this disorder may not be as ordinary asit may seem. It can be downright punishing.You know the frustration of looking repeatedly at yourclock while endlessly moving around in your bed. It'smental and emotional agony to say the least. Thetension builds up to its peak when yo. . .

FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE AND PEACE OF MIND ARE ONE!

There are only two emotions we can experience; love or fear. It should be obvious to you that any emotion based on love is positive while any emotion based on fear is negative. Examples of love based emotions are feelings such as forgiveness, hope, charity, compassion, calmness, and peace. Examples of fear based emotions are feelings such as anger, depression, hopelessness, and worry. What m. . .

Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure

Copyright 2005 Lori RadunHow often do you think of family life as an adventure or delightful experience? If you and your children are having a good day, then you might buy into this idea. However, many of you are probably laughing hysterically now. What is delightful about the children fighting for the umpteenth time today? Sometimes I bet your family life feels like a jungle with screechin. . .

Discover the Secrets of True Perseverance

Copyright 2005 Abi MotalaTrue Perseverance is that strength of purpose that gives you the power to accomplish a task without allowing yourself to be turned aside from your goal either by the initial difficulties involved, or by the obstacles that present themselves as you progress with your work. It is a form of energy which enables you to develop sufficient strength of will never to be discou. . .

Another Reality Tv Show Or A Reality Check?

Quote of the month: "The secret weapon for success is knowledge, so what you don't know can hurt you. - Geela These days there is a growing trend towards reality TV shows that are based on external shallow values. With the appeal of junk food, it has a powerful hypnotic effect even on the strongest minds. But while reality TV may seem like a harmless form of entertainment, the damage (which i. . .

Reclaim Your Life- Live In Balance

"I don't have time to get together with you. I have to finish this project." Or the conversation might go like this. "I've been overwhelmed at work and I'm too tired." Do these conversations or variations on the theme seem familiar? We have lost our ability to live in the moment and to be spontaneous. We are consumed by our "to do" lists and our responsibilities and obligations. Living a ba. . .

Improve Memory: How Much Can I Improve My Memory

The short answer: Your memory is capable of indefinite improvement. Your 3 pound brain contains 100 billion brain cells that can form gazillions of connections. According to Karen DeBord, Ph.D, "there are enough brain cells to learn just about anything." There you go. If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about how much I could improve my memory. If I had to worry at all, it would be about how to imp. . .

Do Something With Your Life

Have you given up hope that success in anything will ever come your way? No matter what age you are, it's never too late to make something of yourself. When you are old and feeble, the last thing you want is to regret all of the things that you never did.Many people have started successful careers who were forty, fifty or even sixty years old. If you are forty or fifty and have basically given . . .

Red, Green or Blue? How We Can Heal With Colors

Colors affect our moods, our ideas and thoughts and the entire environment around us in general. “Green with envy”, “Pink with embarrassment”, “Red with anger”, “Feeling blue”, “Purple with rage” – We use color to express our emotions. Artists use colors to express emotions of their caricatures. How often have we seen a Minnie Mouse blush pink? The number of times Jerry has made Tom see red is . . .

5 Ways To Use Mind Power To Maximise Your Potential

Copyright © 2005 Priya Shahhttp://www.priyashah.comWhy do patients who are given placebo pills report that they feel well? These pills have no healing capabilities. They get well purely because the power to heal came from their beliefs. They were told that these pills contained the disease-fighting ingredients that would effectively cure them - and they believed it. The belief embedded within t. . .

What kind of Yoga and Meditation leads to gaining Enlightenment in this life?

Every process of Yoga... neigh meditation that frees us from the clutches of attachment... bondage or Moha, whatever we may call it... Is the right process on the path of gaining Enlightenment. Are Yoga and Meditation two different words with different meanings? No, the truth is not so... we need to understand that it is the path of yoga which shall lead us to gaining Enlightenment within this. . .

Unleash The 14-Hour Commitment In Your Life And Win

Lasting transformation calls for a deep commitment and requires something radical to shift in you. Before any lasting change takes place in a person’s life, there must be a desire for that change, and a dedicated decision to accept it. Whether one seeks success, love, happiness or greater peace, there must be a commitment. The 14-hour commitment is an incredibly effective, easily implemented. . .

4 KEYS to Developing Your Courage

Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the strength to be who and what you are-- despite the fear! Here are steps we can take to develop courage and let go of the fears that stop us from achieving our goals. 1. Recognize the fear. Don’t make excuses and call it something else.You cannot overcome or move through your fear if you don’t recognize it as such. You can blame someone else, you. . .

Life is Good!

We, as human beings, are suffering uselessly. We are walking around protecting, struggling and trying to force life. We are hurt and offended by someone’s crooked face. We are wasting so much time and energy worrying about other’s approval or unapproval, scheming and manipulating and doing everything we can possibly think of to make everything go our way, so we can feel O.K. about ourselves.. . .

Awaken the Leader in You: 10 Easy Steps to Develop Your Leadership Skills

"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave determined spirit." - Mark TwainMany motivational experts like to say that leaders are made, not born. I would argue the exact opposite. I believe we are all natural born leaders, but have been deprogrammed along the way. As children, we were natural leade. . .

Speed Read Faster than Ever with these 4 tips

Many people, particularly students, would love to beable to absorb information faster. But before retaininginformation, they have to go through the first stage oflearning, which is reading. For many individuals who are pressed for time, speedreading has become a necessity. However, it's not justthe reading part that is important. Equally essentialis for the reader to fully understand the word. . .

4 Amazingly Brilliant Tips To Speed Read Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible

Many people, particularly students, would love to beable to absorb information faster. But before retaininginformation, they have to go through the first stage oflearning, which is reading. For many individuals who are pressed for time, speedreading has become a necessity. However, it's not justthe reading part that is important. Equally essentialis for the reader to fully understand the word. . .

7 HOT TIPS FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT PART 1

Have you ever imagined that life could be a lot better and more fulfilling than yours is right now? Are you eager to learn a self improvement technique that will make it so? If you are read on.I am going to lay down 7 simple steps for your self improvement plan. Whether you implement the self improvement steps I give you is your decision alone.Self Improvement Tip 1This tip will seem quite o. . .

5 Useful Tips To Kill Depression

Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected bythe person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. Depression, however, could be more fatalthan just plain loneliness. It could render life-long consequences that could ruin your self-esteem, health,and well-being.Here are some super tips to conquer the melancholy m. . .

Abundance Affirmations

The abundance affirmation is a powerful tool that you can use to change your life. It is a statement that you are repeating over and over again till it becomes a part of your truth. The abundance affirmation becomes more powerful when it is stated with a feeling behind it. It is not enough to repeat it like a parrot, or on automatic. The best way of repeating the abundance affirmations is to fi. . .

A Prison Planet

I decreed my ‘twin’ into my life in early 1990. It is a story I tell in other books but I think even Edward House would have a hard time topping my gifts. She was the only woman with a brown card in California when she sat on the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Prison Reform. A brown card allows you access to all Penal System buildings. She had once been put in prison because the FBI could not . . .

Abundance or Scarcity: What Belief Do You Choose to Engage?

For the last several years, I have included on my email signature the following salutation “Peace and Abundance.” This is a daily reminder that my success begins with how I engage my beliefs. For I know that it is my beliefs that drive my behaviors.During a conference, one of my mentors shared a very simple exercise that I now use with my clients to demonstrate the power of how our beliefs guid. . .

FINDING PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE AND IN YOUR BUSINESS

Copyright 2005 Judy Thompson If you desire success in your life and in your business, you need purpose. Without knowing your purpose, you will not know where you are going. Without purpose, you will not be very committed to success. Without being committed to do whatever it takes to be successful, you will be more likely to fail. To be successful in daily living or in bus. . .

The Problem With Setting Goals

Focus on Your Goal, Not on How You’ll Get ThereExcerpted from Business Black Belt by Burke Franklin"Don’t tell me that something is impossible.Tell me what it would take to make it possible."After we figure out what we want, we usually start to strategize how to get it. I'm sure you can do what takes to get what you want, but that may be the very place you get yourself into trouble. Often, we c. . .

Subliminal Message Power

Copyright 2005 JugglingmumSubliminal refers to something that exists below the consciousness (subconscious).To make permanent and positive changes you need to reach the subconscious part of your mind and Subliminal CDs have been designed for many things, including:- to enhance performance, enhance mental attitudes, to reduce stress levels, to motivate people, for studying, to lose weight, to s. . .

How To Create A Collage Journal

Copyright 2005 Writer's Eye Advisory Service Creating a collage journal is a unique and fun way to personalize and enrich your journal. Making a collage journal is something that everyone can enjoy. If you are a visual artist, photographer, writer or just someone who wants to enhance your written journal, then creating a collage journal can be quite an adventure.CHOOSE A PAPER FOUNDATION:  Find. . .

GUYS, DO YOUR PICKUP LINES ALWAYS GET MET WITH TURN DOWNS?

It’s unbelievable how many guys have this problem!I mean, you finally got the courage to walk up to that beautiful girl and tell her a pickup line that you thought sounded amazing and instead of her falling all over you, she acts cool and distant.And basically tells you to get lost. Sound familiar?If it does then you are one of the many men who haven’t a clue what women want to hear when they . . .

Are You Creating Your Perfect Parking Space?

I had a friend, Chuck, who showed me an important lesson in life, an essential demonstration. I was visiting him in Boston and he pulled up to a parking spot that was smaller than his car. He told me he was going to show me how to park. He proceeded to bump the car behind the spot and then bump the car in front. Eventually, he had shoved both cars enough to create the space he needed to par. . .

How To Have A Successful Conversation With Any Woman!

To have a successful conversation with any woman you must know what to say, and what not to say. Once you have mastered this, your actions or words will never be misinterpreted again.So, why are you talking to the beauty sitting beside you? Maybe you want a relationship, a one night stand, or simply good old "Hot Sex". Well, whatever the reason is you will need to use conversation as a way to . . .

What is Enlightenment? Meaning Definition and its relation to Self-Realization

What is Enlightenment?What do we really mean when we talk of Enlightenment? Is it not the bloom of life for a true seeker of spirituality? The life itself comes to a full circle the moment one reaches the stage of Enlightenment. Seeking Enlightenment in the present age (the metallic age aka Kali Yuga in Hinduism is more of a curiosity than the faint hope of being able to achieve it within the p. . .

The demise of ties and real men

Anti-aging expert Barbara Morris has a message for men who are confused about who they are and what’s expected of them: Shower, shave your face and put on a clean shirt, suit, and tie.Ties have become uncool, even in business settings. That’s unfortunate because ties are a symbol of power, and power is sexy. Any woman who knows she’s a woman would prefer to see a man in a shirt and tie than in . . .

The Leadership Strategy: An Unmined Comstock Lode of Results

PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided to the author, and it appears with the included copyright, resource box and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish is appreciated but not required: mail to: brent@actionleadership.comWord count: 1450Summary: Most business leaders can develop a business strat. . .

The Benefits of Using Conference Calling for the Psychotherapist

Conference calling can save you time and money. For those whoare psychotherapists, time is extremely important. Not only doyou need the time to talk to your patience, but you need toconfer with other doctors as well. Conference calling can domany things for you. You can find these benefits to make yourjob simpler, allowing you more time to make it profitable andbeneficial to the patients. . . .

Avatar - the concept of avaatar in Hinduism (manifest God)... does it hold good?

From times immemorial it has been a standard practice in Hinduism to accept the existence of Avatar. But who is an Avatar... is Avatar manifest God himself or a human being who assumes significant spiritual powers that the humanity starts considering one an Avatar.In the present Kali Yuga everyone is awaiting with abated breath the advent of the Avatar of the era... the coming of Bhagwan Kalki. . .

Eating ... Gaining Weight ... How to Control the Urge to Splurge

I confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determinationweakens every time I think about munching into one, hearing thecrunch, and getting that first taste of its yummy flavor. Pureheaven. Although you don't flip over chips, probably there'sanother food that lures you into the refrigerator or the pantrycabinet. According to one study, 97% of women (compared to 68%of men) experience crav. . .

SELF DETERMINATION – MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOU

Breaking the mold of being a child is difficult. The mere addition of years does not make that happen. The dependency many adults choose, in fact, keeps them in a child-like mentality. If the doctor makes our health decisions, an accountant our financial ones, a minister our moral ones and a politician is left to decide our rights, how is that different from a child being told what to do by . . .

Role Attachment Bondage or Moha plays in gaining Enlightenment

Attachment... bondage... Moha... state as we may but the meaning of all three words remains the same. Christians call it water, Hindus Jala and the followers of Islamic dharma as Paani... the intent and meaning of all the three is the same.Now let me explain this concept from the beginning...If there was no attachment... bondage or Moha... the need for any soul to traverse a long journey of 8.. . .

Change Thorns into Flowers

If you had to write an annual appraisal on yourself how would you describe yourself?• Are you a mental sprinter who sees things quickly and easily? Do you react to things in a flash? Are you capable of making quick decisions?• Do you find yourself watching others and saying to yourself, I could do that so much quicker?• Do you find yourself taking on more work because you felt it was easier and. . .

Why Isn't God Helping Me?

Copyright 2005 Kathryn WilliamsonHave you ever felt like throwing up your arms and saying “I quit! I just can’t change! I thought when God came into my life things would get better, but they haven’t.” It doesn’t matter if you’re a new Christian or have been a Christian for a number of years, these feelings can creep in and set you up for confusion and frustration.So where did things go wrong? . . .

Visualization Techniques for the Pianist

Copyright 2005 RAW ProductionsControlling the images of the mind through image projection has proven valuable not only for psychotherapy, but also as a learning aid. Visualization can have as much impact on the subconscious, memory, and entire body as a "real" experience.For example, it is sometimes more expeditious to memorize a song by reading and thinking it through than it is to play it. . . .

Ten tips to look and feel younger in 30 days

Barbara Morris, anti-aging expert and 76-year-old author of Put Old on Hold says Boomers can feel and function like a healthy 40 or 50-year old for 25 years or more. She invites Boomers to begin to Put Old on Hold by following 10 of her stay young rules: 1. Donate donuts to the trash and don’t look back. In 30 days, you will have slimmer hips and flatter abs. 2. Know that you are an ageless go. . .

Leave Mama's Junk Alone

A young friend (about age 30) and I (age 75) were talking about all the "junk" we collect over time. The conversation turned to how much "junk" her mother had, and I said I understood because by the time you reach my age, even if you are not a chronic pack rat, "junk" accumulates. My lame excuse for saving things is that I work full time and deciding what to get rid of is not a priority. Anothe. . .

Acting

...The universe and all of history is your classroomIt takes a very strong and dedicated person to pursue a career in acting. After all, you are doing it because you love it. You couldn't imagine doing anything else. And of course, not many people will understand this.Some people cannot understand why anyone would want to do something with such an unpredictable future. But you know it is you fu. . .

3 Basic Steps to Success in Anything

Copyright 2005 Daniel N BrownSince belief always precedes action, simply changing your beliefs can change your actions to those that will result in living any of your dreams. It's not complicated at all. In fact, taking these three basic steps can make anyone a winner in their chosen endeavors. 1. Control and direct your thoughts. It's a decision you make concerning what you think about. So whe. . .

MORAL ARMOR’S Achieving Moral Perfection

Copyright 2005 Ronald E SpringerSpirit Murderers view Self-made Men as those who can do no wrong. It is the denial of Man’s natural pattern of function to expect men to live in a state of perfect action—to be infallible. Their own pretense of false perfection drives the belief that infallibility is necessary for achievement, which it isn’t, and they revel in seeing us err, enjoying the shame th. . .

You, 5.0: How to Master Any New 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. Learning any new skill will force you to adapt to new conditions, and to master certain details; yet the skills needed to LEARN it, whichever skill it may be, will not vary. So to enable you to tackle . . .

"Work Stinks" Smelliest Shirt Contest

It's time to say, "Work stinks!" No, this isn't a new Country Western song title. It isn't even a new idea. But it is a reality.At any given time, only 50.7 percent of the workforce is happy on the job, according to a study by NFO Research, Inc., cited by CNN.com. Now it's time to show the world just how much some work really stinks by participating in the Smelliest Shirt contest sponsored by. . .

The Surprising Secret of a "Lone Wolf" Who's Sold Over $25.7 Million Worth of Products

For the past month now, you've been hearing me "Rant" about all kinds of different business and marketing topics.Well today, I'm doing something a little different.Rather than rant, I want to RAVE: about a person and a process.But first, let me tell you a quick story about myself... and about:= = = = = = = = = = = = =My Mentor -- Mr. "X"= = = = = = = = = = = = ="Dan, this letter is a piece of c. . .

Productivity Engineering

Review: - A hypnosis program to help you improve your performance at work. "Buy a hypnosis CD program? Will that really help me get more work done? Can it improve my work performance?"I know, this is a little off the beaten path when compared to the usual courses and services I review. So first, to make real sense of this, let me tell you why I decided to go through and review this program.I w. . .

Any Experience Can Change Your Life

Any experience, even simply going to a restaurant, can create new beliefs about how you want to live your life.I have read in many different cultural and religious texts not to take any moment in life for granted, as all experiences can be opportunities to learn about yourself and the world around you. Recently I went on a trip to Melbourne, Australia and while I was there I had two very memora. . .

The Leadership Talk As A Living Hologram

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THE PATH LESS TRADED…THE SPIRITUAL ROAD TO FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE!

There is nothing more valuable to a sentient being then peace of mind that comes from living each day from a place of love. The alternative is an existence where perception is based on fear as taught to us by the ego. The ego teaches us that we are separate from one another; that grandiosity through competitiveness is the path to our greatness because scarcity of resources is the nature of ou. . .

Some days you get the bull-What to do when you get the horns

Copyright 2005 Ardmore Internet Marketing, Inc. Happy and sad moment alternate in our lives and the problem arises when we realize we have no or very little control over them. A 100% happy life is utopist, but there are ways to train yourself to react better to problems and difficulties. Let’s have a look at some of the most frequently used methods of cheering yourself up, no matter how big the. . .