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n n Financial Market Structure nIn economics, a financial market is a mechanism that allows people to easily buy and sell financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices that reflect the efficient market hypothesis.nnFinancial markets have evolved significantly over several hundred years and are undergoing constant innovation to improve liquidity.nnBoth general markets and specialized markets exist. Markets work by p

It has happened to all of us at one time or another: our child does "one of those things" that absolutely drives us crazy, and we wonder why? Perhaps it was to stand at the head of the class on that first day of school and blatantly challenge the teacher. Perhaps we struggled in the kitchen for two hours preparing his favorite food only to get a reaction of crying at the table. We stand back puzzled and wonder if there is something wrong with our child. When we discuss this with other parents we discover that they too share this dilemma.

The recent violence at a football game in Sarasota caused me to reflect, once again, on violence in sports and what can be done to remedy this problem. It is conceivable that we may see more violence on the field as frustration with the economy grows and the financial rewards which athletics become more appealing and more important to many Americans. Violence in many sports has received a lot of media attention. Brawls in baseball games and players and fans acting in disorderly manners in sporting arenas are quite commonplace today.

Ehrenfried Pfeiffer’s asked Rudolf Steiner why people today appear unable to develop and act according to all they learn and seem to know. Steiner replied: “This is a problem of nutrition.” In Waldorf schools worldwide, there is a conscious effort to keep school snacks and meals as natural as possible. Most schools have a garden and encourage the growing of vegetable and the grinding of grain. Salads, fruits, nuts and simple soups are the staple of most schools. Rudolf Steiner gave many indications regarding the plant and animal kingdoms and proper nutrition for adults and children.

Rudolf Steiner saw man primarily as a fourfold being. To understand this concept we need to consider Steiner’s views on the human being in relation to the kingdoms of nature: Firstly consider the mineral kingdom. It is dead, inanimate – a stone does not move unless an exte al force is applied to it. It is physical structure only, without life of its own. Steiner called this the “physical body”. In the human body the skeleton is the most mineralized, “stone-like” part and can be likened to the mineral kingdom.

Recently, during a coaching session with an executive (whom we’ll call Jodie), I listened as she described conversations with her staff. The feedback that her staff gave her went something like this: “You’re hard to communicate with.” “I don’t feel empowered when you speak to me.” “You sound impatient when you speak to me.” “You make me feel stupid.” Does this scenario sound familiar to you? Do you often feel helpless when it comes to communicating with your staff? What are you to do with this type of feedback?

I spoke to 3 different chiropractors about my skiing mishap, my uneven body weight distribution (right side was heavier by a few pounds as revealed at a Total Health expo), and about top performance health and long life. I experienced three different levels of chiropractic adjustments, from very strong and physical, through gentle, to purely emotional and spiritual. With the last one, I've seen people crying and laughing at the same time as deeply set emotions were released free.

One of the great things about being a parent is the fun you can have teaching your kids about what you know and enjoy. I love tennis, golf, photography photography, racquetball, fishing, swimming and chess. Like many fathers, when I became a dad, I was eager to share some of these interests with the kids. Since I have coached hundreds of athletes from a wide range of sports, written articles on sport psychology and conducted seminars on improving one’s performance in sports, I could not wait until my kids got old enough for me to “impart some of my wisdom” to my offspring.

Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Anthroposophy, once gave a lecture on the merits of vegetarianism to a small group of people. From the expression on their faces he could see that they had not understood the real essence of his words. At the end of the lecture he said he was going to have dinner at a particular restaurant and those who wished could join him. Most of them went along. At the restaurant Steiner ordered for himself a “schnitzel” (cutlet of meat.). The others were aghast and expressed their astonishment, just as he expected.

Over the years, I have counseled many females who compete in figure skating, cheerleading and gymnastics at very high levels. These sports can be quite demanding, since they are different from many other sports. Consequently, these sports can place a great deal of stress on the young athletes. First, unlike a sport like tennis or golf, one tiny error can ruin an entire performance as well as years of training. Second, there are often significant interpersonal conflicts between the athlete, the parent and the coach.

The field of positive psychology (which partners closely with the fields of neurology, biochemistry, eastern medicine and others) is built on the scientific premise of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change. This means that greater levels of happiness are attainable through practices that change how your brain functions.

Fairy tales have an enormous and irreplaceable value in the life of a child. They educate, support and liberate the emotions of children. Fairy tales provide a unique way for children to come to terms with the dilemmas of their inner lives. The prince, the tailor, the miller, snow white – all of these are images of different elements of our own nature. It is this resonance which endears these figures to us. There is a wisdom in these characters which runs much deeper than allegory or what can be found is psychoanalysis.

People who perform in front of audiences can have very special challenges. For some, it’s just a few jitters but for others, stage fright can be debilitating – or at least harrowing. There is plenty to worry about: dry mouth and shaking hands to begin with. And what about that difficult passage, what about forgetting entire passages, what about hitting the high notes? And what happens if we have to deal with all of these worries in the context of an important audition or if we’re playing or singing before musicians with intimidating credentials?

Since I am very interested in human potential and in personal growth, some time ago, I attended a motivational lecture given by George Foreman, the former heavyweight champion of the world. Many years ago, I wrote a few articles about George Foreman’s fight with Muhammad Ali, so I was quite curious to hear what he had to say in his inspirational talk.

As an executive coach, I’ve seen all kinds of leadership styles. Effective leadership is essential to every organisation—big or small, young or old. We know from Harvard’s research on the Service-Profit-Chain and our Scores on the Board system(tm), that employee satisfaction brings revenue--when your employees are happy, your customers are happy, and that means more revenue for your business. But the message is often lost when time and resources are limited, many leaders fall under the pressure to make ends meet.

Derek Jeter recently got his 3,000 hit and he accomplished this milestone in very dramatic fashion. There are a lot of things for baseball fans to love about the shortstop for The New York Yankees-Derek Jeter. But what really makes him so special? He is a clutch hitter and a steady fielder. He has accumulated some fantastic statistics and he has been a remarkable performer in post-season play. He has delivered tons of key hits in some very big games. The Yankee captain will undoubtedly make it to The Baseball Hall Of Fame on his first opportunity.

Kytka and her mother, Anna, have always had a good relationship, but after the birth of Kytka’s first child, they began to slowly drift apart. Kytka became very interested in health, diet, natural home birth, midwifery, breastfeeding, parenting and hygienic lifestyle. The information she found was very different in the way she herself had been raised and Anna followed a more conventional diet and showed much disapproval and concern.

On the regular basis, the mainstream medicine to diagnose and treat medical ailments and acute illnesses is the way to go. All the various scientific studies, quality control, rigorous standards, and widely tested effectiveness makes the conventional medicine a logical and safe choice. However, in addition to the regular scientific ways, I am fascinated by the complementary alte ative medicine and treatments as a way to enhance the self-healing power of the body. I have personally experienced the healing power of various pressure point and energetic therapies.

With the beginning of Quarter Two and temperatures rising, the professional business world is picking up the pace just as fast. My business world is no different, but I know that one powerful way to stay effective and creative is to keep exercising regularly at least 4 times per week. I made a commitment to myself that I will be in the gym 5-6 times per week. I am already witnessing a boost in my daily productivity and overall well-being.

Before we begin our success journey - we have to define our Ultimate Vision and our Ultimate Purpose for what we want. Unless we are clear about the two, it will be a very difficult task to live our dreams and achieve our vision. For a vision to be powerful, it needs to have a purpose... Once you are clear about your vision, you determine how to implement it. Then, you begin a journey to achieve, bringing in mentors and other resources all aligned to reach the single vision you have put forward. But to persistently work on your vision, you need to have an equally powerful Purpose.

Stop trying to be normal. It undermines your success and keeps you in a state of mediocrity. It's an interesting phenomenon. This idea of being "normal" starts to take hold in high school. There begins to form this desire to "fit in" - to be part of a group. Or at least, not be singled out as someone who "doesn't fit in". Along with that comes the desire to be an "insider".

A Waldorf kindergarten is an extension of the family experience, an intermediate step for the child between the home and formal schooling. The goal is to provide a warm, calm, secure, aesthetic environment in which the imagination and creativity of the child will flourish.

In 2008, I researched the effect my appearance had on how people view me and how they treat me. I recognized the impact the appearance can have on anyone’s daily life, and I wanted to figure out ways to improve it. The reality is people judge you in the first few seconds of meeting you. If you don’t have the image you want, you won’t feel good about yourself and others won’t recognize your qualities either. Someone who’s polished tends to come across as attractive and trustworthy, while someone that doesn’t look sophisticated will be perceived the opposite way.

We are approaching the World Series, so baseball is on the minds of many Americans right now. And baseball fans and sports pundits like to debate the issue of who is the best hitter of all time. And it is hard to compare hitters from different baseball eras. However, my colleague, pal and the coauthor of one of my books, Who Will Win The Big Game, has recently collected some interesting data on this topic. In this book Carlton and I tried to identify the fifty characteristics of winning teams,players and coaches based on statistics and psychology.

Root Cause of Stress Stress is due to uncertainty (about future or about way to proceed), which comes from lack of clarity on current situation. It can be financial or work related, it can be about big business decisions, it may be due to poor communication with people or a misunderstanding with a partner, or emotional such us lack of relationship and/or love.

Rule 1: Say what you want (not what you don’t want) This is probably the most important rule of NLP. It is very important to remember that EVERYTHING that we say, think or do has an impact on our unconscious mind. It is our goal as NLP practitioners to continually programme our minds with what we want rather than what we don’t want. Here is a prime example of this.r

A great way to grow your business is by providing a good, relevant bonus to a book launch in your niche. Why a WIN - WIN - WIN? Three immediate reasons come to mind:

Most companies take a good approach to developing leaders, but generally miss the point. There's a lot of emphasis placed on good decision making, effective communication, and team building. And all those are important, but don't address what matters most. When you get right down to it, the essence of leadership - the thing that best reflects good leadership - is when a leader is able to bring out the best in others. If a leader is able to elicit excellence from the people around him or her, then that person can truly be deemed great leader.

What does it mean to live in a person’s strength zone? Every day millions of people go to work and participate in tasks that have very little meaning or value to them personally. They struggle with the monotony of working in a job or position that does not fulfill them. When I often train or teach leadership in business or organizatio I often witness management spending large sums of money training people in their area of weakness. The truth is there is no such thing as a “well rounded person.”

True health is harmony between the individual (body, mind, heart and soul) and his or her environment. - unknown Your personal health care is the most important thing as it is the best long-term investment you can do for yourself. In the short term it fixes the discomfort and the mood. In the long term it sharpens the mind, improves sleep patterns and boosts the energy. Body is getting older everyday, so you're doing yourself a favor by getting it to the top shape now.

Discover EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach, well researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To learn about the development and history of EMDR see http://www.emdr.com/ and http://emdria.org/.

Watching children participate in sports can be a wonderful experience for youngsters and for their parents. Some kids really love having their family members at their sporting events. And some moms and dads love coaching their kids in sports like baseball, soccer, basketball and football. Parents often feel good about themselves for “making it to all of their kid’s games.” And parents do deserve credit for their willingness to adjust their busy schedules to get to their children’s events. Also, there is no question that sports can really be a wonderful way for a parentr

When undertaking a new venture, there’s a simple but powerful tool that will help you achieve several worthwhile goals: • Assess new possible projects • Improve the design of the way forward • Enhance confidence in producing successful outcomes Whether you are embarking on a project of your own or assisting clients in their own projects, ask these three questions: What’s the best that could happen? What’s the worst that could happen? What will probably happen?

How did I do it I struggled to attain the ideal weight all my life, but once I focused on this goal the results came quickly and consistently. I want this article to be the inspiration, motivation and a practical resource to help you achieve your weight goals and live a happier and healthier life. There are many causes of weight gain including family history, emotional issues or stress, and unhealthy life style. I went through the entire process in stages i.e. talked with my mother about childhood weight, evaluated my diet and habits, and started an exercise regime.

The words “Peak Performance” tend to conjure up a vision of momentary flashes of brilliance. Extraordinary performances, like the 517 yard, hole-in-one, shot by golfer Mike Crean at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, in 2002. Such performances as this are like flashes of lightning; rare, beautiful and hard to ignore. There is no doubt this is peak performance, but is a consistent level of peak performance possible as well?

Pursuit of Performance It took me four months of working out and committing myself to a strict plan to get the body I always wanted. I combined working out and eating a balanced diet to reach my goals and have never felt better! The healthy and nutritious diet for my new body is like putting Premium gas into Ferrari Enzo – maximum performance and a priceless feeling!

The idea of expecting excellence isn't new, nor is the premise that every leader should expect excellence from his or her team. But just like everything a leader says and does, it's not so much a matter of "what" he or she does as much as it is about "how" they do what they do.

Here' my Top tips for living a healthy life nnGive up smoking nGet moving! nWear a seat belt nTake some time out nSleep well nFive portions a day nPractice safe sex nReduce your intake of unhealthy foods nReduce your exposure to pollution nLaugh more! nnThese tips can help to create a healthier lifestyle, healthy heart and a longer happier life!nnn1. Give up smoking nQuit smoking. It is THE single best thing you can do for your health. Cigarettes contain around 400 toxic subs

If you are a sales addict, then you know it’s been tough for even the best professionals during this economic slump. If you are a sales addict, you may know there are amazing opportunities that are attainable for quick returns on investments too. So, which sales addict are you? A sales addict that sits back and rides the recession wave? Or are you a sales addict that continues to move forward looking for new interventions in order to exceed expected goals? An intervention tha

I talk about Golf because that's what I am but golf relates so much to lots of life. To get better you must be better. It doesn't just happen by itself. You have to know your goal and turn your life in the direction that will achieve that goal. Golf takes practice & positive thinking. Life success takes practice and positive thinking. You are what you think. Think the best and the best will happen. My heart so went out to Joanna Rochette. During this years Olympics after Joan

Don't bother setting goals. It's a waste of time. Let me explain why I feel this way about goals and then offer a better alte ative. See if this scenario sounds familiar. You decide to work towards some new level of accomplishment. So you set a goal for yourself. Actually, you probably set a few goals. The first goal you set is for the end result. Your goal might be to reach a certain level of sales, or to drop X pounds, or to build a sales team of a certain size. You get the idea... Next, you set an activity goal. No... more like 2 or even 3 activity goals.

When working online there are land sharks that are as dangerous to you as the mammals found in the ocean. To whom or what I refer is not those you actually 'work' with but rather those with whom you may associate. In particular I'm referring to any negative people you may have in your life. You know the ones! They seem to have a negative attitude about everything, including your efforts to build an online business. These are the type of people that can deflate your spirits in

Greetings from the beautiful Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania! Yes, friends, I decided to take a little bit of a breather from the hustle and bustle of New York, and so this blog is coming to you from the serene calm of a two-day vacation.

"It Takes A Minute to Borrow Money, But a Lifetime to Pay It Back: Common Sense Lessons For Parents To Teach Their Young Adult Childre "nn Parents want their children to have their best chance at success. They want their children to be schooled in every aspect of adulthood. According to a ...

Do you have a picture in your mind of how you think your life should be? When chaos seems to seize the upper hand, we tend to have conversations with ourselves—conversations that, in truth, have no bearing on reality. See if you can hear yourself in any of these: • Things should always go as planned. In other words, nothing should ever go wrong. If only things went as planned, my time-management system would work perfectly and everything would be just fine.

What does it take to have a radical shift in your mindset, one that will propel you to the next level? I have three key factors that I have found always come into play. One: Mindsetr Two: Attituder Three: The Knowing Your mindset is a key factor to your success. If you believe, you shall achieve - and that is so true. Our thoughts do create our reality so t5he daily conscious training of your mind is essential. Your attitude is what keeps you in the proper mindset.

To be more fearless and confident in difficult or dangerous situations, you have to learn personal safety skills. You need to be knowledgeable about what resources to access in emergencies, and you should know how to assess and confront danger both physically and mentally.

"Sow an act...reap a habit; Sow a habit...reap a character; Sow a character...reap a destiny." We all have habits. We try to kick and break our bad ones, and form and reinforce those that are good. We have habitual ways of eating. Ever try to eat using your non-dominant hand? We have habitual ways of driving. Ever start driving to work on your day off before you realized you were supposed to be going someplace else? We use words in a habitual way, we make decisions in a habitual way, and we have habits that affect when we eat, go to bed, and get up.

Much of success is about performance. It’s about what we do and what we are able to inspire others to do. There are some simple performance principles I have learned in my life, and I want to share them with you. They really bring success, and what it takes to be successful, into sharp focus. They are also the basis for developing and maintaining an expectation of success. The Five Principles of Performance 1. We generally get from ourselves and others what we expect. It is

Removing stress in a team is just one way of helping people to become their best and reach their potential. Very often stress is misunderstood or the causes of stress maybe misdiagnosed. In this article I describe one of the most common causes of stress that very often people fail to identify: themselves. Introduction

So here he was, stuck in the office instead of watching his son play hockey. Meanwhile, Steve was out playing street hockey for three hours a day with his kids. What weighed more on Pete’s brain was that street hockey used to be the love of his life now, it was just a nuisance. Although he’d ...

For many individuals it is a life long quest to achieve financial security, career and business success. As a Senior Vice President for a Fortune 500 Firm and a business coach, I have worked with, guided and mentored hundreds of business leaders. What has shocked me the most over the years has been witnessing how mindset affects business results. It seems counter intuitive that something so intangible and allusive could be the determining factor in success and yet it is the profound driving factor.

After hearing complaints about how slow he was in getting dressed in the morning to go to work, Jed decided to examine his routine. He learned that it took at least an hour for him to shave, shower, and get dressed. If he could invest just 15 minutes less every morning, he would generate more than 90 hours a year to invest elsewhere. That represents nearly two workweeks for most of us!

For this week's Monday Morning Mini-Motivation Meetings, I chose the topic "Spontaneity and Trusting Your Instincts." To walk the talk, I did not plan an agenda, but trusted the likelihood that interesting things to say about planning, spontaneity and trusting your instincts would arise. Such as: a) Planning and preparation is important and provides confidence in business. It's always preferred to "winging it."

I’ve coined a new phrase and philosophy called “Living Life to the Nines.” Doesn’t that conjure up all sorts of positive connotations? We’ve all heard the phrase “dressed to the nines,” which means being dressed extraordinarily well. How about “cloud nine” – that blissfully happy place on top of the world?

Reason One common reason is the desire to change things, because you are less than thrilled about the way things are. You may want to change or improve your health and fitness, your social life, your career or business, your financial situation, or find your own meaning in life.

Through several exercises and mental toughness training, any athlete would be able to reach his or her true potential. There are various types of mental training techniques that are applicable for athletes. Through rigorous mental training, any athlete would be able to keep themselves in total control while competing - even in the most nerve-jangling, high pressured environment. No matter what level you're competing at, developing a mental toughness for sport will be extremel

I was with my mentor today and we were talking about his time in management and he was relaying a story to me that left me stuck for words. In fact the message was so basic that I may have disregarded it completely.

According to the late Walter Hailey, a behavioral scientist and sales and marketing consultant, “People have 12,367 thoughts per day. Of those, 90 percent are automatic, and 84 percent are negative.” More than 12,000 thoughts! That’s a lot of self-talking going on. How do you think that might affect your environment, especially if most of your thoughts are negative? The key is to manage your self-talk. Infuse it with positivity and confidence.r

Last week in a session with a client, a Division I basketball coach, we spent time talking about what she was doing on behalf of herself and her team to incorporate new tools to support a successful season. The list was long -- and wide. It included support across mental, physical, emotional, and skill-specific areas.

There are many aspects to leadership that parallel the philosophies, concepts, and perspectives of Zen Buddhism. I don't profess to have a great depth of knowledge regarding Zen Buddhism, but from the insights I do have, I can see the application with respect to effective leadership. The parallel exists within the concept of leading without leading. It exists in the ebb and flow of leadership style. And it's reflected in the very duality of the role of a leader within an organization. Let me share my perspectives on each of those concepts as an insight into effective leadership.r

Is there something more powerful than brain power, when it comes to making your business work? So often, people are raised to think their way through most situations, with the implication that we should stop feeling so much and use our heads more. I love to read and ponder what the great philosophers like Socrates, Plato, Nietzsche have to say about the truth of the human condition. But we're forgetting one of the most fundamental truths: We have to have our hearts and our brains in literal harmony to be our most powerful and productive (and human) selves.

In our own life experience, we have discovered this to be the ultimate truth. Life is not meant to be difficult, wrought with illness and pain, sorrow and suffering. Life is meant to be fruitful and joyous, in a word, heaven. The universe provides such a full abundance for all, all we need do is tap into this powerful stream of love and light energy. The choices we make each and every day dictate whether we will live a happy, abundant life or a difficult, painful life. We have all been granted the gift of being and it is our choice to decide WHO it is we want to be. All that we arer

Think of this expression for one moment: “you should take more responsibility for your work!” If you are like me, this may be an expression that you have used in the past to express your frustration at the paltry efforts of your subordinates, employees or teammates. But let’s think about it for a moment – is responsibility something tangible that somebody can literally pick up and put in a wheelbarrow? Obviously not; so what can we do to help our colleagues raise their game by taking more responsibility? A Definition

If I may ask you: How much do you enjoy living your life? How enthusiastic are you about waking up each morning to see a new day. When you are enthusiastic, you are positive and that makes you stay motivated and happy no matter the circumstance that comes your way. The happiness we are talking about is not the one that comes when you get promoted at workplace, when a baby is born or better still when you win a lottery. It is also not about those moments when we feel the feeli

Communication is a two-way street. CLEAR communication is when another person receives the information you have just communicated in the exact same way you intended it to be received. Yet how often do you experience misunderstanding and miscommunication as a part of your every day experience? ...

I talk about Golf because that's what I am but golf relates so much to lots of life. To get better you must be better. It doesn't just happen by itself. You have to know your goal and turn your life in the direction that will achieve that goal. Golf takes practice & positive thinking. Life success takes practice and positive thinking. You are what you think. Think the best and the best will happen. My heart so went out to Joanna Rochette. During this years Olympics after Joan

Eliciting excellence in others is the essence of leadership, and one of the most effective means of eliciting excellence is to instill a sense of pride in those around us. Instilling pride has a myriad of benefits - quality of work and workmanship improves, creativity and innovation increases, collaboration is facilitated more easily, and people are willing to "go the extra mile" to do their best. A team or department instilled with a sense of pride will excel simply to prove to others that things can be accomplished that are otherwise thought impossible.

There is a myth about strengths and weaknesses, one which states that we all naturally possess them. In reality, we don’t. What we do possess are natural talents and non-talents, but these are not the same as strengths and weaknesses. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not one of those that thinks it is ...

In this week's blog I'd like to focus on how commitment strengthens deadlines and how deadlines can strengthen your commitment. Today most of us have one of the least favorite deadlines of the year. It's tax day. Like most people, I really don't enjoy doing the work that comes with filing my tax return. Still, every year I start early, I break the task down into segments, spread those segments out over several weeks, and this year I got everything done early Friday morning.

I kicked off the first session of a series of teleseminars I call “Monday Morning Mini-Motivational Meetings,” or M5 for short. The purpose of M5 is to spend 15 minutes – no more, no less – getting people excited and amped up for the week so they can be more productive, positive, and focused in their work. At 11:30 am, I had my notes and a theme, and I was ready to go. It’s not the most complicated format, but in spite of this I entered this first call with a certain amount of trepidation.

Turning Lemons into Lemonade: or How to Return to a State of Sustainable Confidence In January, I went on vacation with my wife and our two sons, who are 10 and 14. We had hoped to enjoy the warm, sunny, southern Califo ia weather, but as you may have seen in the news, it rained like CRAZY! Our activity plans had to be adjusted, but we decided as a family to wake up every day and, after a brief moan and groan about the forecast, we declared that we would have the best vacation ever. Many good things followed.

There is tremendous opportunity and satisfaction as a leader in developing others. By effectively developing the people around us, we elicit excellence in a number of impactful and far-reaching ways. Developing others is an important function of effective leadership.

A lot of people come to me and tell me they’re stuck. They are trying to figure out something or another, and they can’t seem to figure it out. Whether it’s getting more clients, making the right staffing decisions, making more money, finding time to exercise, etc, people often feel like they’re thinking themselves in circles.

Are you happy? What makes us happy? Can you cultivate happiness? These questions are difficult to answer, but psychologists like Martin Seligman from the University of Pennsylvania are trying a new approach to shed light on these questions.

CHILDHOOD STRESS There are many steps parents may take to reduce the stress children are experiencing in out culture. The following bullet-points represent areas of life that may be modified to increase the security and comfort in our childrens lives. * Provide a safe, secure, familiar, consistent, and dependable home. * Be selective in the television programs that young children watch (including news broadcasts) which can produce fears and anxiety. * Spend calm, relaxed time with your children. * Encourage your child to ask questions.r

Words can be wonderful things. Think of Shakespeare, Goethe, Whitman, the Beatles, Tori Amos, Lady Gaga, and YOU. Words help us express ourselves and communicate with each other. The words we use influence the way we think about ourselves and tell others a lot about us . The words we use most often and the mental pictures we create can also be damaging to us and negatively impact our ability to excel.

“You know what they say,” Pete said. “You’ve got to play the full 60 minutes if you want to win.” Steve began, “Let’s get started. Did everyone write some game plans for their highest priority goals?” Pete replied, “ We haven’t had time yet, Steve, but we’re going to do it this week.” Steve ...

Recently on LinkedIn I posed three questions that resulted in some very interesting conversations. Here they are: 1. An executive is only a leader if people choose to follow. How can you tell whether people are following or just doing their job? 2. Everyone says leadership is important, but why does it make a difference? 3. If an executive produces a good bottom line are they a good leader?

The calendar tends to be a baseline for me when I’m planning my Monday Morning Mini-Motivational Meetings (M5), so it seemed appropriate that this week’s theme somehow tackled the looming April 15th tax date.

#1. Help you focus on Solution, than the Problem. Many times in our life, we focus on the problem rather than the solution. A good life coach (or Mentor), will first work with you to understand the problem. After that, the focus is on solution and results. Both of you work together on what action you can take to solve it, and you commit to take the action. And in few days, you start seeing results in your life. #2. Strip off the meat, go to the heart of the issue

You've picked out your favorite guitar from the shop. You've brought it home and given it a name. We all have names for our guitars, right? Now you want to learn how to keep your baby in good condition forever. Think of your guitar like white wine, conditioned properly it'll taste better in 20 years. Follow these tips below and you'll find that the wood aging process will help your guitar sound better than when you purchased it. Guitar Maintenance 101 The Strings

We sometimes encounter quotes on life that has an inspirational value and is moving. Upon reading these quotations, we are somewhat encouraged to live our lives to the fullest and in a positive way. Normally, these quotations are made from the famous philosophers and famous icons. But all of us are entitled to create an inspirational quote. Experiences we come across can make us inspired and motivated to translate it into a quote so that you can further move the minds and sha

With Memorial Day approaching this weekend, officially launching the summer season, there’s a general sigh of relief and well-ea ed, wide-armed welcome after the very long winter we’ve endured. And while I’m the first one out there dusting off the grill for a summer of sundrenched days of pools, burgers, and fun in the sun, I’m also aware that the term “summer vacation” doesn’t apply to everyone.

This is the time of year when insurance professionals are focused on finishing the year strong and reaching all those goals their company has set for them. It’s also the time we begin to think about next year. We think about what goals we’d like to attain, how we’re going to do things ...

Without question, optimizing your web site and making sure the content you've included is interesting and valuable, your ultimate goal is to make sure that others can benefit from your products and services. But since your services or products are not necessarily for everyone, it doesn't make sense to promote a business to those who will probably never use it. So, although marketing is at the root of reaching your goals, marketing effectively and wisely requires some well-tho

Google, Facebook, iPod… take a look at the fastest growing businesses and brands in the world today and you’ll notice one thing in common – their customers are so in love with their products they’ve become a free sales force. Just like a teenager experiencing love for the first time, these customers are totally smitten. They can’t help themselves – they’ll talk to anyone who’ll listen about their new found love.

Effective delegation can be a springboard that launches your success to new heights. Successfulnpeople master delegation, while mediocre performers desperately hang on to tasks which arenimportant but better left to administrative experts. Over the years, I’ve found that often people ...

Are you always looking for a way to stay sharp, gain an edge and boost your personal productivity? If so you are in the good company of a large percentage of the rest of the population of the planet earth. With so much to do and the list seemingly growing every day we are all looking to increase our personal performance if for nothing more than to just make it to tomorrow. Increasing productivity starts with getting the most out of what skill sets you already have. With that

Do You Feel Alone in Your Business? rnI had a great strategy session with one of our members last week. “Bob” was unclear as to where to focus his efforts. He had a passion for one thing, an interest in another and lots of experience and expertise in yet another area. He was thinking he needed to choose one of the three. But with me asking a few questions and getting to understand his situation better, we were able to come up with a way to merge the three together. He now

Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is an ancient rediscovered natural healing technique involving the placement of hands onto the body in order to channel healing energy. It allows everyone (children too!) to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve health and enhance the quality of life. Reiki is an amazingly simple technique to learn. It does not take years of practice, it is simply passed on through a series of attunements from a Reiki Master, sometimes called Teacher, to the student. As soon as this happens, one has and can do Reiki.

Whenever I was in the car as a little boy, my father would point excitedly at any sign that said “construction” and exclaim: “Look Jonny! Construction. That’s what Daddy does.” I was barely old enough to read simple sentences like “See Jane run” and “See Spot run,” but from an early age I could recognize the word “construction” amidst a world of language I had yet to fully appreciate.

Is Your Business Working for You? rn rnOr are you working for your business? I hope you’re doing work that you enjoy. Because I believe that if you don’t love what you do, you will lose out to someone who does. However, just working in your business isn’t enough. Yes, we all have to make sure that orders get fulfilled, phone calls get returned, new prospects contacted and the plethora of things you want to get done. I call it the busyness of business. But in order to ex

Introduction Change is a mysterious subject and change managers have their views on what is the best way to make change happen. I doubt if anyone who has ever been involved with change management would say that all of the change initiatives that they have rolled out have been hugely successful. Every programme at some point or other comes to a point where the employees "resist the change". Now that expression in itself is an interesting subject, because it implies that the problem is with them – those being changed, rather than with us – those seeking to change.

Georgia (name changed for confidentiality) got stuck in the process of writing her business plan. She was holding back because she was afraid of the judgment and criticism she expected from a collaborative business partner. When she redefined "judgment and criticism" as "valuable research and input that would help her build a stronger case,” she gained confidence and got motivated to move forward. She was even able to learn from her own “inner critic.” With courage she was able to focus and get the job done within one week!

I have been thinking about this question since a long time. How much percentage luck and how much percentage hard work play in our life success? I am sure that at any point of your life, you would have looked at a person and said “How lucky He/She is. I wish I was like him/her”. In order to understand this topic better, I began to read various personality development books and started talking with people regarding this. This article is about what I learned from them and what conclusio I had come upon.

An important key to high productivity and effective leadership, not to mention sales and marketing success, is to have and maintain a positive attitude. Nothing else will have a greater effect on you than your attitude. Remember the saying, “Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude”? It’s ...

Personal growth is the most important thing we can focus on in our lives. Each and every day I take time out for myself to Meditate, visualize and/or contemplate my contribution to the reality I undoubtedly create. This practice is by far the most rewarding aspect of my daily activities. I absorb as much information as I possibly can each day and amazingly, I still feel I have not even scratched the surface of my understanding of this thing we call “life”

A reader recently posted this question on my blog: I found this especially helpful: "The longer you hang back and allow yourself to be held captive by a decision that didn’t turn out well, the more difficult it becomes to take a step forward. Adopt a success habit of moving forward ..." Any advice, though, when we aren't entirely sure what a step forward looks like? Ooooh, that elusive clarity… Finding clarity requires that you build space into your daily life that allows a deeper connection to where your business and life are calling you to go.

Peak performance and success is filled with paradox. From ancient philosophers to modern day researchers, we marvel at these seeming contradictions that resonate as truths. This week brought an intimate experience with one of my favorite paradoxes: In blessing others, you become a benefactor of the blessings you give away.

In order to keep my inbox at a level of activity that fuels and not drains me, I limit the newsletters I receive to half a dozen. These include two newsletters that hit on Sunday from colleagues I greatly respect – arnpsychologist and a psychotherapist. Both experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate men. Last Sunday – the same day I excitedly announced bringing my Performance Psychology work to our online community – similar announcements came through in their newsletters. They do great work and I wouldn’t hesitate tornrefer people to either one of them.

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Brené Brown as part of our Ask the Expert series. Thank you to our Community for your profound questions, and to Brené for her wise guidance. Some of the questions addressed perfectionism and what to do when someone uses our vulnerability against us. I see a lot of perfectionism in my work with elite athletes and business people and rely on Brené‘s work in this area.

What would you do differently throughout your day if you only had time to experience joy and success? I often hear how so much energy and effort is being directed at what people don’t want rather than what they do want. Like anybody, I can get caught in that trap from time to time as well. So, last time I did, I asked the question: What would a full day look like if it contained only those things that brought me joy and closer to my successes? Consider for a moment if you could have one full day and set it up so that you only did things that brought you joy and success.

Your online marketing effectiveness will directly impact both your income and how hard you will work to build your business! Obviously you will want to maximize your income while investing the least amount of effort. It therefore stands to reason that your success online will arrive much quicker as you learn to work smarter. This is important since being a business entrepreneur, you can pretty much assume most of the effort invested to build your business will be your own! He

Despite the hundreds of books, programs and websites devoted to leadership, the truth is that leaders can't be trained. Leaders need to be developed. Hopefully this doesn't seem like a simple matter of semantics, because it isn't.

n n Achieving Peak Performance Through Personal Goals nnIndividuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach a destination-city within three hours.nnManaging goals can give returns in all areas of personal life. Knowing precisely what one wants to achieve makes clear what to concentrate and improve on.nnGoal setting and planning ("goalwork") promotes long-term vision and

We live in a world obsessed with fixing ourselves. More specifically, the fixing I'm talking about here is the fixing of our weaknesses - something the great many endeavor to correct when it comes to increasing performance.

A few weeks ago, I was one of about 200 people who went to hear spiritual teacher from India by the name of Amma. During the course of her discussion, she recited a parable which I will now share with you. Like any storyteller, I’ve added my own spin. But the essence of the story remains unchanged. I hope you find it useful as you look at the recent events that may be playing out in your world. Once upon a time, a very virtuous and devout man got lost at sea. He landed on a deserted island.

Back in the 1950s, Professor Jensen - a leading authority on intelligence - concluded that nothing could be done to improve our IQ level - that it was fixed from early childhood. This was the scientific consensus. Numerous studies investigating the effect of different types of cognitive training over the past 40 years have not done much to change this view - that is, until 2008 when a team of cognitive psychologists from Bern, Switzerland and Michigan, United States, demonstr

Today in my M5 seminar, we talked about having calm confidence in the face of struggle, and my 5 steps to returning the calm confidence if it’s ever shaken. Confidence is often mistaken for cockiness, but confidence is not about being bold and blindly brazen. Calm confidence is a deep knowing that even if you don’t know how you’ll figure something out, you have faith that you will.

Over the years, many golfers have come to see me to get help with their first tee jitters. Both low handicappers and high handicappers can be nervous at the start of a round. Some golfer report difficulty sleeping the night before a golf event due to stress related to looking bad on the first tee while everyone is watching them swing. Here are some tips to help high handicappers and single digit players understand more about their nervousness on the first tee and some tips to help golfers become more comfortable when they tee off.

Putting is a very mental task. It has very little to do with the golfer’s strength or size. Great putting is all about confidence, accuracy, focus and relaxation. Golfers who choke on short putts and golfers who lose tou aments have difficulty managing pressure and distractions when the step on the green. They do not feel comfortable and they can not see the line and find the tempo they need to put a good roll on the ball.

The Law of Attraction Does Not and Cannot Workr By Jim Britt A lot of experts claim to know the missing “secret” for “attracting” your dreams with less effort. They say that quantum physics proves the Law of Attraction real. Well, if you do the math, yes it does prove that it’s real… but it simply does not work because trying to manifest or “attract” even something simple could take many trillions of years. I also learned that the same science that proves that the Law of Attraction does not work also points the way to a method anyone can use to achieve what they want in life.

Are Your Eyes Wide Open? rn rnThe Stockdale ParadoxrnI'm a big believer in having a positive mental attitude (PMA). But, I'm, amazed at how many people pooh-pooh the idea of PMA. Perhaps what makes people skeptical is that some of those who THINK they have a positive attitude really are living in another world. They have a "Pollyanna Attitude". They aren't thinking positively; they're simply avoiding the truth. They have their head in the sand, and they refuse to acknowledge

My mother’s background is in piano. From my earliest memories, she’s always been a pianist and piano teacher, and some of my fondest moments in childhood were spent beneath the family’s baby grand as she practiced, my head in the curl of my dog’s belly, listening to the music and watching the mechanics of the foot pedals. It was bliss. I suppose those moments were the start of her gentle influence and knowledge of my talents.

Tiger Woods is dealing with a multitude of issues, losses and changes which seem to be impacting his performance on the golf course. Several years ago, most golf pundits thought he would definitely break Jack Nicklaus’record for wins in majors. I have coached many golfers on the mental aspects of the game and some athletes can leave their personal lives off the course. However, Tiger Woods appears to be struggling with a number of challenging emotional and physical issues simultaneously.

School has started and lots of young athletes will be trying out for school teams. And some kids will fail to make the team. Others won’t get the playing time they think they deserve. This time of year, I get lots of calls from parents of young athletes who are upset about their child’s role in sports and their setback involving the team. “My son is heartbroken. He thought he would start on the team for sure.” “My daughter would rather quit the team then play junior varsity again.” “The coach seems to pick his favorites. My daughter won’t get any playing time.”

The success online you experience is in most cases a by-product of a journey involving experimentation and personal growth. An internet marketing business has access to not only a global audience but an ever growing array of tools and resources upon which you can build your business! Sometimes however the tools and resources we have available to us can go grossly under utilized. In most cases the cause for this can be traced to not fully employing the use of our own creative

Viral marketing is a promotional strategy that has been in use for quite some time and has transitioned over onto the internet quite successfully. The strength behind this particular advertising technique is in its ability to help businesses spread their marketing message a whole lot faster and with less effort. In this way it helps to not only boost your exposure but also your ability to work much more efficiently as well! Here are 3 significant ways in which any online busi

Leaders make a difference because they are different themselves. A leader’s function is to influence and inspire the people who look to them for direction, guidance and support. What sets great leaders apart from the masses is not their sex, age, or occupation. Nor is it their level of ...

n n Profit Maximization and Revenue Enhancement nIn economics, profit maximization is the process by which a firm determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit. There are several approaches to this problem. The total revenue -- total cost method relies on the fact that profit equals revenue minus cost, and the marginal revenue -- marginal cost method is based on the fact that total profit in a perfectly competitive market reaches its maximum point whe

n n Peak Performance through Goal Setting nnGoal Setting involves establishing specific, measurable and time targeted objectives. Work on the theory of goal-setting suggests that it is an effective tool for making progress by ensuring that participants are clearly aware of what is expected from them, if an objective is to be achieved. On a personal level, setting goals is a process that allows people to specify then work towards their own objectives - most commonly with finan

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Have you ever heard the old saying that “Relationships take work?” How does that make you feel when you hear that? Tired? A little frustrated? Do your eyeballs roll back in your head when you think of “working” on your relationship after a long day at the office, or running errands all day, ...

n n Performance Training Management nnPerformance measurement is the process of assessing progress toward achieving predetermined goals. Performance management is building on that process, adding the relevant communication and action on the progress achieved against these predetermined goals.nn In network performance management, a set of functions that evaluate and report the behavior of telecommunications equipment and the effectiveness of the network or network element and

Ever notice how successful entrepreneurs seem to ALWAYS make the right choices in their businesses? Well although these people seem to experience more success than most others, they got that way by being willing to work and most importantly learning from mistakes they made! This should be good news for anymore who feels success only comes to those with more talent and/or knowledge! The fact is being persistent, patient and willing to work is the surest way to achieve your goa

I counsel lots of golfers. Some of them are professionals, some are highly ranked amateurs and juniors. Others are weekend warriors hoping to win a few more dollars and maybe the club championship. While most pros do not mind hitting out of bunkers, some golfers hate being stuck in the sand. It is obvious that they become angry, frustrated and anxious when they land their ball in the sand. Once these negative emotions take over, it is hard for golfers to get the ball out of the sand with a sense of accuracy, confidence, focus and control.

rnFear increases productivity primarily due to its ability to instill a strong sense of purpose in people! Fearing the loss of anything we covet is one of the most intense motivating factors a person can experience! This motivation pushes you to focus your effort on doing whatever it takes to prevent your loss! Whether the fear is intentionally used such as in a work environment or the product of a random occurrence or event it strengthens your sense of purpose making your ef

When working on the internet your first step towards online success begins to take place in the planning stages. Creating a business plan of some sort is the only way to coordinate your efforts and get the best results! It is important to note however that most successful online businesses take what works and build off of that! In this way the wheel is not being reinvented but only modified thereby requiring less work but culminating in even greater success online! Here is a

We hear a lot today about being your best, taking care of business, achieving success, and performing at your peak. What we don’t always hear is what it takes to sustain peak performance. n nPeak performance is a commitment to your physical, mental, and spiritual being and to your Personal Development and development. Peak performance, in my opinion, is not something you can switch on and off; it is what you commit to and strive for every day. It is not just about business

Have you ever noticed that when you are in a relationship for awhile you can forget how to create that ‘spark?’ Or you think you’re doing all the right things to light the other person’s fire but they seem to be missing your delivery? You feel like you’re shooting ...

Coaches from around the country and maybe from the world, sometimes remind athletes to “get their head into the game,” during an athletic contest. This well known sport cliché is a way to remind athletes to tune out distractions and stay focused on what is happening on the playing field or on the court. Players on the bench are often encouraged to observe stay involved in the game by listening to this same remark. Being well aware of what is happening and why it is happening during an athletic contest is very sound advice. It is a good way to gain an understanding of any sport.

Bowlers are always looking for simple ways to get more strikes and spares and to add pins to their scores. Like other athletes, bowlers tend to enjoy their sport more when they are performing to their fullest potential. And bowling is very mental, once you master the mechanics of the sport. That is, bowling is a sport which is very much about confidence, concentration, focus, tempo and being relaxed when you step on the lanes.

In a recent sessio I conducted with performers on what they wanted out of their performances, I found that many of the performers in the group were big believers in the Perfectionists’ Creed: Perfectionists’ Creed: “If I try hard enough and I am very careful and I follow all of the rules, everything will go right and everyone will love me and I will feel good all of the time.” In my best Dr. Phil imitatio I asked them, “How’s that working for you?” Well, as you might guess, it really wasn’t working at all. Let’s break it down: “If I try hard enough…”

Waiting on hold isn't the greatest thing in the world. However, for many businesses it is a necessity to have an on hold marketing strategy. Not only does it make economic sense from a cost savings perspective, but recent data shows that 20% of callers make a purchase because of what they heard while on hold. Creating a strong brand require consistency across all of your customer touchpoints. The majority of businesses forget that sound has a huge impact on how customers feel about you. Just think of the movie Jaws. How do you feel when the two note theme comes in. Scared, right?

My initial inspiration for this project is a result of my introduction to business coach and author of the book 13 Lessons in 13.1 Miles, Cheri Alguire. Her half marathon for the charity TEAM Emily and the parallels she discovered in her coaching business really resonated with me for strikingly similar reasons. Thank you Cheri for motivating me to “become my own client”. This project began as a symbolic activity representing my journey in business, it concluded as so much mor

There is a powerful concept I learned recently. It is called the "Principle of Automation," and I want to share the technique with you today. In our life there are many things that can be done just once by setting it, and you can forget it completely. The system you used to set it will take care of it, and you automatically benefit from it afterward. Iceberg

Every year, thousands of people enter piano lessons, but only a handful learn enough so they can enjoy lessons later themselves. Since we now know that anyone can learn piano--it's not 'rocket science," why would this issue still persist? Of course, on the surface, the problem appears to be a 1) ...

Competition, nervous anticipation, and butterflies come hand in hand. You think about your performance, and also if you have packed everything you need. If you are prepared with a checklist ahead of time you can stop fretting about forgetting something and let your hard work and many hours of dance practice shine through. Being prepared will help you perform at your highest level. rnMoms, dancers, cheerleaders, and teachers have all weighed in as I compiled a list of must hav

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her game. Dave Carpenter is the Official Guide to Peak Performance . Over a 25 year career in corporate restructuring, Dave became widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. A

It can be difficult for professional athletes that are retiring from their sport to leave a successful sporting career behind and move on to a new life. The transition time can cause confusion and a lack of fulfillment. The retiring athlete may set new goals and establish a new career but they ...

Giant fans have to be disappointed as the team seems to have collapsed once again this season. Several weeks ago, a reporter interviewed me about the team and I thought they would be able to avoid another collapse. As it turns out, I was wrong…….. The momentum they had after beating New England seems to have vanished. So what really happened to The New York Giants this year? There is no question that injuries to key players have taken their toll on this organization.

Instant gratification is a very common attitude that's prevalent in our society today! Now how that attitude can actually sabotage the success of entrepreneurs online today is the topic of our discussion below! The attitude of "I want what I want and I want it NOW' does not transition over well to working online since time and patience are almost always required! Here's 5 reasons why expecting to always be instantly gratified can work against you putting you right on the path

We all have moments when everything we do seems to work. It is during these times that great insights occur. We feel abundant, happy and trusting of life. We are refreshingly stilled inside, our usual nagging “chatter” is quiet, and our energy flow is profoundly open. In this state we are able ...

Have you ever been so caught up in your own problems that you didn’t even notice what was actually taking place around you? Or been so wrapped in responsibility and self-judgment that you failed to recognize the beauty and wonderful events actually occurring in your life? Have you ever taken ...

Are you tired of experiencing conflict in your relationship? Do you ever find yourself choosing the wrong person? Have you ever thought, “if only I’d known…” about my partner? Just imagine what it would be like if you could have a relationship where you could easily resolve problem, make ...

Create a clear, worthwhile purpose for your organization. How you develop a meaningful purpose? Involve people throughout the organization to develop and distill the essence of why your organization exists. Don’t simply rely on the executive team to develop and then dictate the purpose to ...

Are we paying attention to the right stuff? Take biology for instance. I never took a biology course in my life. I really have no idea how my body works, and yet I remain in good health. But when I visit the doctor, it’s the same as visiting an auto mechanic or a computer technician. They ...

The ego is a fact of life. People identify with their thoughts, beliefs and perceptions and will staunchly defend their resulting identifications. The core of the ego is attachment, resistance and separation. In the context of organisation development, we have to deal with the ego as it is. The solution to the ego at the organisational level, is facing up to it and developing the organisation in a way that recognises the ego and its downsides. A similar approach works at an i

IGNITE GROWTH (http://www.streethockeymillionaire.com/IgniteGrowth.pdf) How Businesses Can Grow Profitably JAMES ALLANr President, SHM Consulting TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 3 1.1 Objectives 3 1.2 Action Plan 3 2.0 Growth Strategy 5 3.0 Growth Tactics 7 3.1 Product Improvements 7 3.1.1 Upgrades to Current Products 7 3.1.2 New Product Development 7 3.2 Service Improvements 8 3.2.1 Tweaks, Upgrades 8 3.2.2 New Delivery Methods 8 3.3 Relationship Improvements 9 3.3.1 More frequent Communications 10 3.3.2 More Value for Clientele 10 3.4 Attract/Retain More Client

This article is suitable for ex-athletes who have not trained regularly for a period of time, and would like to go back to competitive training. Lets begin with a simple definition of aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise refers to exercises that involves or improves intake of oxygen. Anaerobic exercises refers to exercises that does not involve oxygen. The key difference between the two lies in the manner which energy is produced. During aerobic exercises, gl

While media experts are predicting low television ratings, this year’s World Series could be a very interesting game for avid baseball fans. Tony La Russa is a very clever manager and he may continue to implement some innovative strategies with his pitching staff. If he does, this could make things tough for Texas. Albert Pujols may be the best player in the game, so, in some ways it is hard to be against St. Louis. St. Louis also has the extra game at home. However, there are a number of compelling statistics which point a victory by the Texas Rangers.

This may come as a shock to you, but most people really don’t want to change. Just give them a beer, point them toward the sofa and give them the television remote. They will continue to complacently live out their lives. Most people are much too busy earning a living to become financially ...

A big serve is a huge weapon in tennis. In order to serve well, you need to have reliable mechanics, an effective pre-serve routine and a range of different serves. In addition, top servers know how to disguise their serve, so their opponent can not determine what kind of serve is coming toward them. Furthermore, you need to understand the psychology behind serving well. In my view there are two kinds of psychology related to serving. The internal psychology and the exte al psychology. The Exte al Psychology

I have a client who runs a business and has two people working in his main office. They weren't answering the phones with the level of energy that he considered representative and efficient. He had frequently asked them to change their behavior, but he didn't seem to get through to them. Sound familiar? This week we answer the questio "How do you want to be heard?" There are two key points in getting heard: Motivation and Clarity. More about that later.

I know not everyone is a morning person. There are a few people who literally bounce out of bed at the sound of the alarm clock, but most of us fall on the sliding scale betwee “mild reluctance” and pillow-burrowing, “I don’t wanna!” dread. While I don’t promise you’ll jump out of bed like an over-caffeinated Tigger, I can promise that you’ll find yourself less and less dependent on your “Snooze” button.

Stop fighting. Either take a stand, with a strong case, or stand aside. If you're fighting about something that happened, get over it. Resentment and revenge cost you more than it's worth. Try forgiveness - which doesn't mean you accept that a wrong-doing is right, but that you have the wisdom to accept that it happened, is in the past, and can live with it having happened. You have that power.

Imagine this scenario... You spend years working hard to succeed. During these years, you have some success, mixed with lots of false starts. But you never really reach the level of success you dream of. And then something shifts. Everything begins to work, and your fame and fortune take off. Here's the question: Does success change you? Does becoming successful cause you to think and act in a different way? Understanding the answer the answer to this question has significant implications for your future. The answer is "yes" and "no".

About 12 years ago, I met a 75 year old man in a coaching class on listening. That man was one of the best listeners I've encountered in my life. I could tell by the things he said and asked. At the end of the class when we were all reviewing what we had learned, he said, "Boy, I have a lot to learn about listening". That moment has stayed with me for the length of my coaching career. Even at 75 there's the insight and motivation to get better and better at listening.

Often the stress we feel when we are about to take a test - whether for school or a job, is the stress we put on ourselves. If you are prepared, and know the material as well as you can, you have all you need to do well, so why are you putting roadblocks up for yourself? I have a friend who told me that every time she had to take a test, where the outcome was important, she would froze up and couldn’t remember anything even though she was well prepared before the test. She a

When working online being challenged is something every marketer MUST expect because to expect otherwise is merely foolish! The fact is many seeking success in whatever capacity, can be expected to quit due to feeling overwhelmed by the internet environment itself which is extremely dynamic all by itself! This is not to even mention new algorithms or strategies to learn as well as competitors that seem to come out of the wood-works! The point is it is only natural to avoid an

We live in a disposable society. We buy things, use them and then throw them away. Our landfills continue to grow, despite no one wanting garbage in their own backyard. Meanwhile, debt is also growing. People continue to spend money they don’t have on things they don’t need. People need to ...

While hurrying off to work one morning, Beverly, an executive assistant, pulled into a fast food drive-thru. When asked what she wanted to order, she requested, “Iced tea with cut lemon.” The clerk replied immediately, “We ain’t got no cut lemons!” Shocked by such rudeness, Beverly asked politely, “Can you cut some?” The clerk’s abrasive reply was, “It’s not my job and the guy that does it ain’t in yet!” In a recent customer satisfaction survey by the University of Michigan,

If you are ready to claim greater ownership of your LIFE and design a business that provides the freedom you desire. I am committed to providing value. To me, this means only sharing information that you can USE to live your best life. 1. Smart Action: Behaving Your Way to Success 2. Self-Discipline: Sticking With It Until Done 3. Passion:Turbo Charging Your Life 4. Self-Confidence: Believing That You Are the One for the Job

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her game. Dave Carpenter is the Official Guide to Peak Performance . Over a 25 year career in corporate restructuring, Dave became widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. A

Photography can be learned by anyone. In this modern age, photography is as common as anything else and there are a lot of people who need useful, solid tips, techniques, advices and ideas about taking pictures. Aperture to shutter speed, framing and film. From the basic principles to the advanced techniques. Amateurs photographers can learn the basics and the adepts can level up their skills by gaining more knowledge of the advance techniques. That is just how things are tur

Distractions are rapidly becoming enemy No. 1 in the workplace. In fact, 45 percent of employees work only 15 minutes or less without getting interrupted, and 53 percent waste at least one hour a day due to all types of distractions according to recent research by harmon.ie, a provider of social email software. That un-engaged hour translates to a loss of productivity exceeding $10,000 per person per year. The report concludes that two-thirds of companies and technology user

Knowing how to get into the zone allows athletes and top executives to perform to their fullest potential. Moreover, if top executives are skilled at utilizing techniques to enter the zone, they can model and teach these methods to their staffs. Having a staff that knows how to get into the zone can be quite beneficial to many large and small firms. The Disadvantages Of Being Out Of The Zone

Every successful business owner understands the importance of online brand positioning. But what is online branding and how can you develop your own positioning strategy? Let’s take a look. What is online branding?

"Creative visualization is magic in the truest and in the best sense of the word. This involves understanding and bringing yourself into line with the natural principles that govern the workings of our universe, and the study of the principles in the most conscious and creative way." By Shakti Gawain, the high priestess of personal development, from her book "Creative Visualization" ______A GRAVE ERROR REGARDING CREATIVE VISUALIZATION In the 2006 film "The Secret,” The Law

Staying focused is a key ingredient to staying motivated and getting great results, whatever you do. Let me give you the 3 most important keys to staying focused:

One of my patients, a professional golfer, has been working at making it on the PGA Tour for several years. He is a lovely young man who is bright, well-educated, polite, talented and hard working. He is currently playing on the Asian Tour where he recently won an event. Making it as a professional golfer is very demanding. You are competing against other talented golfers. These players can hit the ball very far and they know how to rnexecute every kind of golf shot.

Clear your mind. Transcend the past and be present to the blank canvas that the future really is. Your next 12 months can be predictable, or can be wildly successful – it’s totally up to you.

What does it take to lead in today’s economy? Why do some people thrive in business and organizations and some people falter? How does a person take their life, business or organization from where they are to where they want to be? The answer is found in the 3 Foundational Pillars of Change Agent Leadership™.

For years, people have believed that we are born with a certain number of brain cells, and that those brain cells die off as we age, with no hope of ever getting them back. Today, scientists are proving that not only can we generate new brain cells, but we can also branch them out and make new pathways in our thought and learning processes. What does this mean to the average person? That anyone at any age can continue to build brain strength, and that being mentally “sharp” i

If you feel indispensable to your company and you need to be in contact all the time, then the chances are you will want to take your work phone, tablet or pc on holiday with you. Unfortunately, combining sun, sea and sangria with our beloved gadgets can often cause a whole host of problems. If you are sort of person who can’t bear to leave your emails unread whilst you’re away from the office, or just want to tell your workmates what a great time you’re having, then yo

The law of attraction has become a common staple of the self improvement community for quite some time now, especially since the book and movie "the secret" came out... And opinions are always divided, some say it's a law as certain as the law of gravity and others claim it's complete garbage, but at the end of the day I'm going to tell you it is bull crap, because of one simple thing... It sets the wrong expectations.

Today we talked about the three fundamentals of having teamwork work for you. It’s important to start with the realization that everything great was accomplished as a team. If you go in it alone, you limit your true potential. 1. Do what you do best and have others do the rest.

Any change, or even an attempt to change anything you are doing, makes you uncomfortable.nnAny change, or even an attempt to change anything you are doing, makes you uncomfortable. By attempting to change, you move out of your comfort zone. You feel increasingly uneasy. You experience stress and tension. If the change is too extreme, your physical and mental health can be affected. You will experience sleeplessness, indigestion, or fatigue. You may react with impatience, irri

When the sun crosses the equator, the hours of daylight equal the hours of night. This occurs only two times each year – during the spring and the fall equinoxes. These equinoxes are special times of year. At these moments, we are poised on the brink of extremes: Cold winter and scorching summer. Traditionally, these moments in the year have been celebrated as a time of plenty and a time of balance. For thousands of years, people have recognized that having this balanced st

Customer reviews are a wonderful option for assessing products and making sure they’re exactly what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, many customer reviews aren’t written by actual buyers. They’re either created by a marketing team or the competition. A study has shown at yelp that over 16% of reviews are being filtered and the estimations that over 28% are fake. Telling whether customer reviews are fake or authentic isn’t that difficult. There are several great options yo

Don't get stuck thinking spring cleaning stops with cleaning your house. Spring is the time to clean out the junk that's built up in your body . . . your mind . . . and your overall life. If you take advantage of this season of renewal, clean out thoroughly! Make space for all the new and good things you can introduce into your life and grow into good health! To help you out on your thorough spring cleaning, here are 3 powerful spring cleaning tips that go well beyond dust bu

I died as mineral and became a plant, I died as plant and rose to animal, I died as animal and I was a Man. Why should I fear? When was I less by dying? -- Jelaluddin Rumi, 13th Century Sufi Poet At the age of 20 I lost my fear of death. This essential human fear was obliterated an ...

For many of us getting out of our own way remains one of our biggest challenges. If this sounds like you at all you may benefit from this article about Top 10 Ways To Get Over Yourself. 1. It's not personal. Taking things personally is one of the greatest barriers to being effective and is a fundamental roadblock to overcome for high powered living. When we take things personal we spend our time and energy on useless, unproductive thoughts, feelings and actions. Want to simpl

Imagine being able to use the way you exercise to make yourself smarter. This is not in the realm of science fiction either. Recent studies have shown how this works. Most people probably know that when you exercise and lose weight that you’ll have better blood flow to the brain. Heck, you’ll even help slow down or stop the build-up of arterial plaque leading to the brain.

Everything we do in life counts towards how are genes are being expressed. If we don’t take care of ourselves, then they will be expressed negatively. If we do certain things that are good for us, then the outcome will be better on a genetic level. BTW, how your genes are expressed can be passed through the generations. This is particularly true when it’s the mother passing it down. Somehow the mate al link is a key.

“Simple clear purpose in principle gives rise to complex intelligent behavior.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. ...

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her game. Dave Carpenter is the Official Guide to Peak Performance . Over a 25 year career in corporate restructuring, Dave became widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. A

Capture the Lost Art of Concentration nn n nDid you ever wish you were “ octo-mom ” or maybe had three heads instead of one? Having one head for each thing we are doing at any given time would be a blessing in today’s fast paced society. multi-tasking is what our surroundings have moved us too. But most people cannot multi-task effectively. They just feel that their head is spinning out of control . There is something you can do.nnYou will find that most effective peopl

I had the good fortune to listen in on a conversation the other day between two friends. One of them, we’ll refer to him as Steve, was focusing on and sharing all the things that were not going well with his struggling business which seemed to be spilling over into his personal life as well. No matter what feedback his friend provided, Steve was committed to seeing how things were not going to get any better. In a way, Steve was actually arguing for his current lot in life.

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her game. Dave Carpenter is the Official Guide to Peak Performance . Over a 25 year career in corporate restructuring, Dave became widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. A

Any time is a good time to assess where you are relative to those things that are important to you, such as business, career, life, family, health, relationships. It seems especially right to do so at the beginning of the year. It’s early enough to set benchmarks and there seems to be ...

Oh, What a Year It Was! I recently shared with our Best Life Design Community, an exercise by Dan Pearce of Single Dad Laughing (http://bit.ly/fGL6t0) shaking up the New Year’s resolutions process. Instead of listing everything he wanted to happen in the New Year, Dan created a future memory at the beginning of the year about how the year progressed. We encouraged our Community to write their own 2011 in review, so it’s only right that I get the ball rolling and share mine. Here it goes…

In this day and age it's becoming more and more necessary to learn how to protect yourself and others and when you know how to do this you put yourself in a position where you're in control of your own destiny and this is always a better place to be in all areas of your life. It's unrealistic to think you can control every aspect of your life however you can control your own mind and body, and that's enough to create a great environment in any area of life. Self Defense 101:

Successful entrepreneurs are typically more than willing to work to achieve the goals they set for themselves! Although putting forth the effort is always a great first step, achievements of any significance require that they believe in and stay focused on their goals! When working in the always changing and quite often 'distracting' internet environment, it's quite easy to lose your direction and motivation if you don't stay focused! Let's break down in 3 ways how the abilit

Do you get enough sleep? Chances are you don’t. Many people living in modern industrial societies suffer from a chronic, and worsening sleep deficit. Until a few decades ago, most people lived lives so very different from ours that we would scarcely recognize them. Until fairly recently in human history the majority of people lived in small villages or on farms, not in big cities. There were no electric lights. There weren’t any faxes or e-mails. There was no Internet, an

As a person interested in peak performance, optimum wellness and nutrition, I thought you might like to know about a very important breakthrough. This is so important, it may mean the difference between optimum and mediocre wellness for you, your family, friends and associates, while ...

n nThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her game. Dave Carpenter is the Official Guide to Peak Performance . Over a 25 year career in corporate restructuring, Dave became widely recognized as one of the leaders in this field. A

"It was only when I realized that there was more to me than my past, my mistakes, and my faults that there was room made for my higher self." John St.Augustine Author, audio Talk Show Hostn Monday "It was only when i realized that there was more to me than my past, my mistakes,nand my ...

“Purposer It’s that little flamer That lights a firer Under your ass.” These lyrics, sung by an idealistic college graduate puppet named Princeton in the Tony-winning musical Avenue Q, are oddly appropriate coming from a largely satirical storyline.

We all have moments when everything we do seems to work. It is during these times that great insights occur. We feel abundant, happy and trusting of life. We are refreshingly stilled inside, our usual nagging “chatter” is quiet, and our energy flow is profoundly open. In this state we are able ...

Perhaps you have actually dreamed of taking part in a musical instrument and clueless as to what type of instrument is ideal to participate in with? Effectively, learn how to participate in a violin therefore you will never regret it. It can be, by far, 1 from the coolest instruments to engage in with. For starter, ensure you'll make your individual exploration regarding the instrument like the way in which it really should be held, reading the notes on sheet audio and tab

“My daughter is very bright, but she panics when she has to take tests.” “My son can’t sleep the night before a test.” “I was so scared during the SAT’s that I couldn’t concentrate at all. I took a prep class, but it didn’t help me. I was just too up tight to do well. I’m really worried about taking the SAT’s again.” School resumed in Bergen County about one month ago. For many students, young and old, the return to school includes the experiencing or the re-experiencing of the symptoms of test anxiety.

One day I was speaking with a client who is a top producer in his region. I asked what he wanted to speak about, and I was surprised by his answer. "I'd like to talk about my issues with confidence when talking to people with 'big money.' People at all levels, from those who are down in the dumps, to successful people in positions of leadership, occasionally find their confidence shaken. What do you do if this happens to you?

E=MC2 Execution = Mentors X (Coaches Coaching) Can you imagine tapping into the wisdom of one of the greatest minds the world has ever known? Some believe we can. Now, you can, too. Among other axioms, Einstein is remembered for stating, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of ...

For an executive to be highly effective, they need to become highly productive. In addition, how they attain high productivity is as important as the productivity itself. High productivity is essential for executives because it serves three important purposes. The first, most obvious, is that it enables us to get our work done. No small task given the pace of business and the extra load budgetary constraints impose. The second, no less important benefit, is that by completing our work in a highly productive manner, it keeps our stress and anxiety levels under control.

Trust is an important aspect of business, whether it's trusting others, or trusting yourself. I'd like to focus first on the trust you need to have in your team. This team could be the team of employees that you work with or lead, a virtual team, a team of people you network with, your family, or even relationships with clients. Within any of these situations, trust is a core element for a sustainable relationship. There are three components of trust, as described in Kenneth Kaye's book, "The Dynamics of Family Business".

When Beethoven was young, he was told by his music teacher that he was hopeless as a composer. Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper because he had "no good ideas." Henry Ford's first two automobile businesses failed. Michael Jordan was cut from his High School varsity basketball team. And Ray Krok failed as a real estate salesperson before he came up with the idea for McDonald's.* These important people in history remind us not to give up. It's really important to stay committed to your vision - persistence pays off.

I came across a video this week that features a new technology that captures people’s attention in a novel way. It’s worth watching simply to take a look and ask how you might use it in your business. But its value far surpasses this. In this video, Sir Ken Robinson, makes a powerful call for a paradigm shift in education. This struck me at a deep level, given my raising of 3 kids (including one we home schooled for a couple of years to provide him more of what he needed at the time) and my work on behalf of lower opportunity kids in the non-profit sector.

The Problem Today, too many people are frustrated and want more out of their careers. They are tired of struggling to reach the next level of performance in their jobs: A recent Harris Interactive poll of 7,718 workers revealed that:no 42% felt burned outno 33% felt dead-endedno 85% did not ...

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”n– Robert Frostnn Take two similar people and give them each the same opportunity. One takes it and achieves remarkable success, while the other accomplishes little or nothing. Why? ...

Act from Fear and Die or Trust in Our Higher Naturenby Neil Fiore, 1st Lieutenant, 101st Airbo e 1965-1966 I’d been in Vietnam exactly four months with an advanced unit of the 101st Airbo e, when Francois invited a Special Forces Lt. Colonel, me and two other lieutenants to his exclusive ...

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Mind maps are one of the best productivity tools you can use to help you record and categorize any thoughts you have that may prove useful to you in the future! Now how many of you have had ideas which seemed brilliant at the time but went unrecorded and therefore were rendered useless! Mind mapping allows you to capture any relevant or interesting thoughts, ideas or concerns in a somewhat organized fashion! The best part is how this software helps you literally visualize you

We have many different names for money. In the United Kingdom, it's the pound sterling. In Japan, it's the yen. In the United States, we use words like "dough," "bread", "bucks," "dollars," "cash, and "coin."

Your actions are related to your results. That might seem like a no-brainer, but not everyone always makes a strong connection between their desired outcomes and the actions they take. Ideally you're motivated and energized to get busy and get things done every day, but you might recognize the feeling that sometimes you're working out of habit. Some people keep doing the same things over and over again and don't produce the right results.

Our commitment is to give you as many tools as possible to use with your clients. Some of the tools may be new to you, and some may be familiar tools used a little differently. We invite you to start with the three Ps (Prepare, Polish, and Perfect) to plan, design, and implement the best solution to your client’s needs. Helping our clients plan effectively has become one of the highest value actions we can take with them. Imagine the future. Assume that the probable happened. What happened that the best didn’t happen?

In today’s world, we are drowning in material, informational, and emotional clutter, which gets in the way of our health and sanity. When we focus too much on those things, we lose focus on ourselves and our personal well-being. We can’t reach our full potential when living in a negative environment, so we need to clean up the clutter to create a more positive space where we can thrive. I want to show you how you can reduce your life’s worries and begin to live in a more positive way.

Recently, I’ve been in a front row seat to watch the dynamics of a couple of experiences that on their face may have nothing in common. The first is a friend dealing with a spouse having an affair. The second is a business relationship, in which the service provider refuses to acknowledge that she fell short of providing what she promised and is playing the role of a victim toward her “demanding” client.

Many couples who come to see me for marriage counseling report that they are having communication problems. These communication problems frequently involve power struggles around money, sex, parenting, household responsibilities, in-laws, trust and leisure time. It is not easy to resolve these kinds of issues, as they are usually emotionally charged. However, it is virtually impossible to work them out when there is a lot of tension among couples and they are having difficulty conversing with one another in a patient and polite manner.

“The word ’improvisation’ to me means to never stop”-Pandit Ravi Shankarnn In the past almost 9 years that I have known Pandit Ravi Shankar, his lovely wife Sukanya and their brilliant, multi talented daughter Anoushka, I have written a lot about the maestro, his music and beyond.nnToday as he turns 89, I sit here wondering, how can I or anyone else capture the soul of a man who was born to be a musician; a man, whose childlike curiosity even today about so much that

How many times have you found yourself frustrated in conversation with your mate trying to explain something important and walked away shaking your head in frustration saying to yourself, “He just doesn’t get it!” Your shoulders tense, your brows come together in that little ...

Writer and producer Douglas Wood said “Fear of failure has always been my best motivator,” and considering the man has worked with Spielberg, I suppose the sentiment is valid. When it comes to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals, however, the “fear of failure” is sometimes less of a motivator and more of a deterrent, keeping them away from potential opportunities and stuck in the comfort zone. The problem is, without taking risks, there is no reward, which can lead to stagnation and, worse still, irrelevance in an ever-shifting marketplace. Fear not!

As the captain of your own career, you must always be consistently managing your career. An improvement of 5% a day could add up to 1825% (a year) of self-enhancement. Imagine that! If there’s a way which you can improve your job performance, you will be in a fantastic position to climb up the ladder should an opportunity arise, or even to move to a new job.rnAfter nights of brainstorming, we've managed to piece together these valuable tips that will help you get ahead of o

We all have patterns, habits, and beliefs that limit us. The challenge is that we generally can't see how those thought-patte s and beliefs hold us back and what we can't see tends to sabotage our efforts.

One of the most influential writers currently in my life is an author, speaker, & trainer named Bob Burg. If you’ve read my book, Income Double – Half the Trouble, you might notice that he’s one of the only a handful of living people that I quote.

The start of a new year is a time to reflect and consider your full potential. I’m sure I’m not alone in being excited for this year to start strong every day and every week. Here are 3 ways to overcome your top-of-the-year to-do list and use your time to your best advantage.

Successful people master delegation, while mediocre performers desperately hang on to tasks which are important but better left to administrative experts. Being clear as to how you’d be more productive if you had the time is key to getting motivated about delegating. You are where you are ...

The Monday Morning Mini-Motivation Meeting www.mondaymo ingcoach.com is the place to be for New Year planning. During this month, we’re going to be focused on expansive, strategic thinking for business and personal growth in 2011 and beyond. Here’s an overview

The power of peak performance lies within. It is all about knowing who you are, what you want to accomplish and a plan for how to accomplish it. Peak performance's simple definition is "doing ones best at achieving one's goals or objectives." Peak performance is often linked to physical activity and sports such as football, baseball, tennis, golf, basketball, swimming, etc. However, when you apply specific peak performance enhancing tools to your workplace performance goals,

You’ve no doubt witnessed a fly beating its head against a window trying desperately to get to freedom. It’s a life-or-death struggle, a futile attempt to fly through the glass, but all the time it is using up the last energies of its short life. If you listen to the sound of its wings hitting ...

You have had a successful year financially but are you motivated? Most would think that the answer should be a resounding yes. But what if you answered no or not really? Is your motivation, attitude or self concept affected by your latest sale? If this is the case, you are not alone. It ...

The restaurant business is something we live and breathe. We're in the restaurant for countless hours every week. We talk about it all the time to customers, staff and friends. We think about it constantly. And yet... the success we'd really like to have often eludes us.

I want to talk to you about taking responsibility. That means taking responsibility for everything single thing that happens in your life, good or bad. That means no more excuses, no more blaming, no more justification. I can hear some of you asking, “But, what about the accident I had ...

One of the best ways to make a good impression with clients, potential clients and business colleagues (all of whom might be sources of referrals) is to be prepared. The Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts of America introduce the "Be Prepared" motto early to their young members, and I think it’s a simple, powerful yet commonly overlooked element in business success.

Heroes are the people who we admire and the people that we strive to be like in our lives. We all have heroes and sometimes we get down because we look at their successes and we see that we aren’t at their level yet. But let’s take a look at the things that we admire about our heroes and the people that we look up to.

If you long for "the good old days" the way they were a couple of years ago, then things have to change. I'm not talking about the economy or the politicians. I'm talking about us and our business. If we want to regain the success of days past, then we need to change our marketing and how we go about doing it. The problem is that when things become challenging, there's a tendency to rely on what used to work. And here's what happens.

I was visiting the ‘Sagrada Familia’ in Barcelona designed by Gaudi and admiring its beauty and its unique features. That got me thinking – what am I doing in my life to make it memorable? I’ve asked this question many times to my Clients and almost always they reply – I don’t have any special talent! Of course they do, we all do! We are born talented, curious, adventurous, free! How else could we have learned to talk, to eat, to walk?

Happiness is a very important concept of business and life. But how do you achieve and maintain it? I'd like to quote Rob Gilbert: "The first rule of happiness is: Don't seek happiness. Create it." I've found that the question asked in the title of our blog post today, "Are you super happy?" is very effective in doing just that.

The answer is “No”. Let me clarify that. I don’t believe we can change our true destiny – that is, the destiny we secretly know to be true - for the truth is the truth. But we can and should change that “destiny” or fate that we have resigned ourselves to accept. You see, that “destiny” isn’t ...

Let’s face it, in our personal and professional lives, we want to feel fulfilled and successful in terms of who we are and what we do. For many people, we are full of zeal in our 20’s and early 30’s, and then something happens. Our perceptions change. The way we think and the way we act changes. Ultimately, our behaviours change. We accept an attitude that everything is “good enough.” We convince ourselves (lie to ourselves) that our lives are acceptable and that “comfortable” is a great place to live.

As I washed down my sixth chocolate cookie with milk, I realized I was trying to flush shame and frustration out of my system. After all, this was the fourth time I took this teacher exam and hadn't passed. However, everything rode on me passing it. Luckily, I had a full time teaching position. But for how long? I received frequent memos from the school district when summed up meant-- pass or pack up your career. Brooding, I chomped on my eighth cookie. Did I mentio I was on

You have had a successful year financially but are you motivated? Most would think that the answer should be a resounding yes. But what if you answered no or not really? Is your motivation, attitude or self concept affected by your latest sale? If this is the case, you are not alone. It ...

Aligning yourself with the right mentor is an essential tool to take your business to the next level. Finding and choosing your mentor deserves careful attention. Although my past achievements may look quite different (for example, practicing law, building an elite performance consulting company, becoming a highly paid speaker, publishing a book with a national publisher), they share a commonality. In each of these endeavors, I've more quickly reached a higher level of success by aligning myself with a mentor who had experienced what I needed to know to move forward.

I met recently with a client at Denver Water for his 1-on-1 “In the Trenches” appointment to get organized. When I first arrived, he stated, “I would be completely organized if it weren’t for other people. As it is, my day is so uncontrollable that I never have enough time to get things done.” Sound familiar? Many people place blame on exte al forces to some degree. It’s easy to do and understandable. Interruptions are very frustrating, especially when you have a nice to-do

A few weeks ago, I put together a dodge ball team (yes, that's right - DODGE BALL!). I invited people I know from networking, offering three promises: we'll have fun, we'll get good exercise, and meet new people. So far we're having a great time, and on the side we're building business relationships. And surprisingly, we're in 2nd place going into the final championship match this Thursday.

Actually, with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress and depression that often accompany the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Recognize holiday triggers Learn to recognize common holiday triggers, so you can disarm them before they lead to a meltdown:

Happy New Year again. I hope your first week was great.

At the beginning of your coaching call, ask, “How much time do we have?” The answer may surprise you. Sometimes we believe we’ll have an hour, only to have the player respond, “Oh, about twenty minutes.” It’ll happen to you, too. It doesn't matter if we've previously established the length of the call, things can come up. This happens with in-person sessions, too. By asking the time question, you will find out how much time you will have at the beginning. Therefore, you won’t get “lopped off” at a critical juncture with the player saying, “Oops, gotta run! Bye!”

There are many time tracker software available in the market today, but amongst all these options, it is necessary that you find the best time tracker available in the market today. This can help your business in many ways, and it is only necessary that you make the right purchase to ensure you can maximize the use of this software for your business benefits and success. What to expect from the best time tracker software? It is necessary that you take time to think of which s

Last Sunday was Father's Day, so out of love and respect for my Dad, today I'd like to discuss some of his advice on the subject of leadership. My father has a lot of experience and passion for the subject of leadership, especially in politics. We've come to accept that he is "opinionated," and you've got to appreciate someone who takes a stand and doesn't hold back when he has a well-researched, well thought out point of view. My father's engineering background formed him to be a "black and white" kind of guy.

All professional people in whatever walks of life are looking to enhance performance. Whether in business, sport, the arts or any other profession people want to be the best they can possibly be. We all aspire to achieving our desired goals, but there are times when we feel like we’re chasing the impossible and unattainable dream. To overcome these feelings and be on top of your game, you need to find ways to enhance your performance. If it’s promotion at work you’re af

‘Born to win’ is a great book by one of my favorite motivational speakers – Zig Ziglar (Nov. 6, 1926-Nov. 28, 2012) This book is dedicated to all who understand that they were made not with a spirit of timidity, but with a spirit of power and self-discipline.rn‘You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.’ Zig Ziglar. I couldn’t agree with him more. We are only limited by the limitations we impose to ourselves or that we let others impose to us.

Ah, those magic words – “Attract Clients”. Virtually every professional I know loves the idea of attracting clients, and would be even happier if there was a “magic formula” for accomplishing it. Well, actually there is a formula that works like magic for attracting clients to you. And I’m going ...

For healthy relationships we must become more and more aware of ourselves, how we relate in both our strengths and shortcomings. If we step back and try to observe our own interactions, we want to avoid over-engaging in DEFENSE MECHANISMS. Denial: claiming/believing that what is true to be actually false. Displacement: redirecting emotions to a substitute target. Intellectualization: taking an objective viewpoint. Projection: attributing uncomfortable feelings to others. Rationalization: creating false but credible justifications.r

Sounds too good to be true? It really isn’t! In fact, studies show that after a certain amount of hours at work each week, the average worker hits diminishing returns for their labor. Here are a couple of reasons this is true. Family drain. Does your spouse or family complain that you work too much? This puts strain on you when you’re at work and limits your effectiveness. Cutting out five or more hours a week and spending it with your family will make them happier and that

Outlook email client is the application that works stand alone as well as it can easily used with Exchange Server with which entire Outlook data shared on network. Various Outlook items like emails, tasks, calendars, contacts etc can easily saved in OST file format if Outlook user is working in Outlook cache mode. Outlook offline working facilitates users to keep their work in running mode when they are not connected to network. OST files of Outlook when do not get synchroniz

Work-life balance is essentially about handling real life. It’s the ability to effectively manage the work, family and personal components of life without suffering extreme stress or any one are being negatively impacted. Some companies offer programs and services which are designed to nurture the wellbeing of their employees and enable them to achieve a balance between their jobs, families and personal lives. However, many companies do not offer such programs and it’s up to the individual to achieve this balance for themselves. Employee benefits of achieving work-life balance:

Sometimes eating healthy isn’t easy, but there comes a time in your life (preferably sooner rather than later) when you realize you have to start eating healthier. This is what happened to me. In my journey to becoming healthier, I started by eliminating alcohol, sweets, saturated fats, white bread, and coffee from my diet as much as I could. The truth is, the best thing you can do for yourself is make your health your #1 priority. Maintaining your long-term health is your best insurance for avoiding the costly, painful, and lengthy recovery if you were to get ill.

Mastering the Art of Asking Questions is essential if you want to succeed. It's not simply a matter of getting in the habit of utilizing questions in your interactions with people. It's really about learning how to ask the right questions at the right time.

People who know me know that one of my favorite subjects is - "Professional passion." It is a fascinating blend of commitment, energy and joyful connection to your work. We all know how bad it feels when our passion is untapped. The remedy is to have a clear sense of purpose to be passionate about. The challenge is to find it ... AND to maintain a commitment to refining it. The three key elements to professional passion are:

You have spent countless weekends positioning your business, tweaking your product, perfecting your offer. Tirelessly sacrificing your free time, investing all your efforts into your passion, your dream, your wonderfully spectacular goal. You have built it and you're ready to reap the fruitful rewards when… With little warning, literally ove ight, the world suddenly changes. The rules were frantically rewritten, the access to your clients became extremely limited, and ‘busin

As a coach, I often hear people blur the boundary betwee “coach” and “mentor” by using the words interchangeably. But while they are similar in ways, there are some distinct differences between coaching and mentoring. This article will outline some of the major differences between the two, in the hopes of alleviating the confusion. Similarities betwee Mentoring and Coaching: Both mentors and coaches want to help their clients reach their individual and professional potential. In order to do this, most mentors and coaches:r

In a recent workshop I conducted on “The Art of Dealing with Difficult People”, we spent some time discussing terminations. If you’ve ever had to terminate someone, you know how difficult and stressful this can be. (Donald Trump excluded!) Over the years, I’ve developed a leadership philosophy ...

Social media or Web 2.0 as is it is known in tech-speak, is changing the world, as we know it, at a rapid rate. Early adopters have defined its impact. 5 years after the launch of Youtube and a mere 3 years since the emergence of Facebook these originally quirky mediums have become ubiquitous. This poses a potential problem. If so many people are communicating and sharing their content how can you stand out from the crowd and have your message embraced? Step 1: Clearly define your objective. Are you communicating largely irrelevant incidental occurrences in your life?

Have you ever thought you asked a simple question in your relationship, such as “Would you like to go the movies this Friday?” and gotten a response that led you to believe that perhaps you really did have six heads and were speaking a foreign language? Studies have shown that over 90% of our ...

“I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.”- Saint Paulnnn Perhaps you have heard the story of the man who owned an old hunting dog that fell gravely ill. He loaded up his lifeless companion ...

A topic that I'm often asked about is how to motivate people. Executives are always looking for ways to improve the attitude and performance of their team. My clients will tell me about how they've met and worked with each of their team members to get them to improve their performance but ...

Begin improving your performance to become a high-performing individual. EMDR Therapy is implemented to help clients reach Peak Performance and can be used effectively to increase self-confidence, positive feelings and behaviors, and to meet goals. It can be used to increase success and strengthen one's inner resources, creativity enhancement and core resilience. Improve your Peak Performance and achieve your potential! Athletic Anxiety * Test/Exam Anxiety * Performance Anxiety * Job Interview Stress * Slump in Performance * Fear of Public Speaking/Presentationsr

I was on a hike with my sister-in-law and the subject of summer-school came up. I remember that I enjoyed the sciences well enough to take Chemistry in high-school over the summer as a way of getting ahead. Reflecting on chemistry and about the world at a distance, the idea came to me that we are like molecules and atoms on this planet. Some of our connections and bonds are strong and can withstand heat and other forces. My wife and I, for example, just celebrated our 20th anniversary together, and we're still going strong!

Can the venerable Juke Box survive in the digital and MP3 world? The MP3 Jukebox is a here in many forms and expressions but still the standard Juke Box is still here.nnJuke Box styling came along from the austere wooden boxes in the early 1930s to glorious lighted displays with plastic and color liveliness of the Rudolf Wurlitzer 850 Peacock juke box of the early 40's. Alas once the United States government went into the 2nd world war, metal as well as plastic were required

Beliefs are an interesting thing. They aren’t there from the day you are born. They are gradually passed on to you by your parents based on their lives and experiences. These beliefs are for them a way of thinking - a way of life. They take them for granted as fact for your safety. Without knowing any different, we take on and follow these beliefs. After all, our surroundings and environment are supporting these beliefs so there’s every reason to begin to support them oursel

“I believe that most people are trying to live a 24 ounce life in a 12 ounce glass” Bob Donnell Founder Next Level 4 Success What does that mean? Well, I have found in all of my coaching, the seminars I have attended and the seminars that I have given that most people are wanting to ...

We cannot change what we do not acknowledge. How do we erradicate the little voice within us that causes us feelings of fear and frustration? As we encoiunter fearful experiences over a long period of time, we begin to develop a negative inner voice, which I call our Inner Critic. We all ...

It’s been said, “Prospects don’t want to be sold. They want to buy.” To buy, prospects need to trust the person from whom they are purchasing. If you use the approach I’ve created through the following acronym, you will help your prospects trust you. The acronym is LEAD©. ...

The Source of our "Buttons" 1) Our experiences, following emotional injury the pain of the experience is in our memory and we have an area of sensitivity. If something in the present reminds us of the past experience, (any sense) that button gets pushed. 2) Our brains, we are each wired differently. If we are introverted, being pressed for information may push a button. If we are verbal and open, the other person withdrawing from us may push a button. Know what type of communication processor you are; http://revelationcounseling.com/Blog/ctl/Edit_Entry/mid/437/EntryID/2.aspxrnr

In my opinion, beliefs are one of the most critical and determining factors in our success. Beliefs are something that I have been very interested and intrigued by for many years. I think that our beliefs hold the key or magic ingredient for creating what we want in our lives. Our beliefs are ...

In my opinion, beliefs are one of the most critical and determining factors in our success. Beliefs are something that I have been very interested and intrigued by for many years. I think that our beliefs hold the key or magic ingredient for creating what we want in our lives. Our beliefs are ...

I am sure most of you are aware of the doom and gloom that is being spread right now regarding the current state of the economy. Today, I felt it was time to provide some valuable information on how to not just survive during this so-called crisis, but how to thrive. Like everything else you ...

1. Allow your feelings - If you have recently experienced loss or you can't be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season. 2. Reach out - If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events. They can offer support and companionship. Volunteering your time to help others also is a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships.

This article is devoted to finding out the best way to execute guitar (and even all those just dreaming about finding out to enjoy or providing the present of songs to a adored a person) and the way to strategy gaining some type of proficiency about the instrument. Now, we've all noticed individuals playing the guitar at a variety of situations, often on TV, sometimes up near (a real treat), taking part in a variety of types of tunes and at varying talent amounts. I think

Let us keep looking in spite of everything. Let us keep searching. It is indeed the best method for finding, and perhaps, thanks to our efforts, the verdict we will give such a patient tomorrow will not be the same that we must give this patient today. - Charcot, LM, February 28, 1888, ...

I ask you to climb mountain A in two hoursrnYou climb mountain B in 90 minutesrnYou are happy about being efficient, you did it quicker than I had estimatedrnHowever, are you effective?rnNote, you climbed the wrong mountain. Can you relate this to your workplace? How many meetings would be productive, how many conflicts could be avoided,rnhow many targets would be met, goals achieved, clients retained, team members motivated,how many more products would be sold, hours saved,

Now that we’re better aware of some of the pitfalls to avoid (read my article “Tele-phony”), let’s discuss how to be an effective professional on the phone. People like to be around people, who are appropriately positive, appropriately enthusiastic, and who reflect a belief and confidence in ...

Graduating medical school is a significant accomplishment. It took consistent and persistent focused attention and action to reach that milestone. It demonstrates that doctors have the framework to create the success they desire for their lives. They already possess the foundation upon which to chart a course for a life and career by design. Here are 7 shifts in thinking that doctors must make to complement their solid foundation. 1. Doctors know that a medical career is a c

As most of us small business owners know, sometimes it's not as easy as we would like it to be to stay motivated. Sometimes, it seems to take extreme will power to do the things necessary to create what we want. What if it was easier? What if there was a way to help you stay motivated even ...

Anger is a normal human emotion. Often, anger occurs in response to a need to protect. Perhaps protecting someone or something, or we might be protecting our pride, opinion, or power. Anger becomes a problem when the expression of anger verbally and behaviorally begins to negatively affect relationships and the quality of life. Problem anger disrupts or interferes with the sense of self or normal routines. Anger management issues may cause physical aggression, negative verbal responses, serious health conditions, drug use and other negative consequences.

How to Read the Cards Now that we have a general idea of each social style (previous article “Build Rapport Quickly and Drive up Your Closing Ratios!”), let’s look at how to spot styles in others. Remember that we’re all complex, unique individuals – made up of aspects of all styles. What we’re ...

As responsibilities mount and options narrow, we are inundated with news and evidence conce ing changes. Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension may induce a response in us of feeling stress. Stress is a term we use to describe both the physical and psychological state. Experiencing stress includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, and exhaustion.

Daimler Trucks has uncovered the DD15 motor. It's the first in a four-dislodging family that in the long run force all Daimler Group trucks worldwide. The fresh start pla DD15 power all Daimler, Freightliner and Mitsubishi Fuso HD trucks the world over. It's gotten too costly to even think about designing, test and coordinate separate motors into the various undercarriage and to meet different arrangements of discharge decreases guidelines. Detroit Diesel, through its worldwi

When was the last time you acknowledged yourself? I mea REALLY acknowledged yourself…for being a great mom, an amazing problem-solver, a great love or a top-notch project manager? (For the record, if you’re a mom, a spouse, have family you spend time with, not to mention a ...

It was only a few weeks ago when I opened the envelope and discovered my new drivers licence sent by VicRoads, As I was walking to my front door I was admiring the new style licence with new intricate designs to prevent identity fraud. I looked at my drivers licence photo and started to visualise on how I would look like on my next licence. In the state of Victoria you can have a licence valid for up to 10 years.r

Remember those words from the famous children’s story, “The Little Engine that Could?” Remember that a long train must be carried over a mountain. Several engines are asked to carry the train, and for a variety of reasons they each refuse. Finally, the little engine stops and takes on the challenge of getting the train over the mountain. As a child, you marveled at the train’s determination and cheered when he made it over the mountain to deliver the supplies to the families

The mind is amazing. It is the most powerful super computer in the world and you get to control it… but only if you know how. The problem is that most people don’t know how their mind works so they can’t even use it to their advantage. In most cases, the mind works against them feeding them thoughts of fear and poverty… telling them “you’re not good enough” or “you’re too stupid.” These thoughts ensure that you will be stopped before you even get out of the gates… or if you do get out of the gates, you will be stopped very quickly.

Three Power Moves for Decision Making Power Move One: Know When to Disengage It is of utmost importance to recognize when you’ve entered into a no win situation and have a strategy that allows you to instantly get out and be at choice rather than in reaction. You can consciously step back and disengage from any situation that rattles your cage with one simple internal move. Power Move One – When you get stuck remind yourself, “I am going to disengage and step back and give th

Are you leading your life or do you feel like life is leading you? Are you taking charge of decisions on a daily basis or do you feel like you have no choice? Personal leadership is about knowing that at any moment you have choice in how to be, how to act and what to have in your life. It is about being conscious of the choices you are making. Many people think that their emotions are caused by other people or situations. There is actually a split-second of decision about what the situation means in order for you to feel that way. Change the meaning and you change the way you feel.

“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” Henrik Ibsen (Norwegian playwright 1828-1906) Leadership is a subject so all embracing that has been the topic of so many books and articles, that to write anything new is almost impossible. So why am I writing this? I'm doing it to inspire, motivate and to move you into action (whoops…that sounds a lot like a definition of leadership). Can I really do that by writing this article?

“The quicker you are in attaching verbal or mental labels to things, people, or situations the more shallow and lifeless your reality becomes and the more deadened you become to reality, the miracle of life that continuously unfolds within and around you” Eckhart Tole… A new ...