I Won Didn Know I Was IN a ContestWhen the award came, it caught Jack by surprise. "I won a sales contest," he told us later, "and I didn't even know I was in it." ....
How I Lost The Secret Of Dazzling Success For 20 YearsWhen I started a new job selling door-to-door, it seemed like heaven. I was ecstatic from the first minute of the first day. Every house I walked up to, my heart sang and I said over and over to myself, "I am SO-O-O-O-O-O glad to be out here and not ....
You Can Do Everything FirstMy granddaddy ran one of the biggest plumbing shops in his town, and when he'd spy one of his men dithering over what to do next, he'd simply say, "Son, you can't do everything first." And neither can you or I. If all your options are good, then it d ....
How to Conquer Intimidating GoalsTackling new skills can feel intimidating. But that's only because we usually overestimate the task and underestimate our own abilities. ....
Burning DesireGolden Key or Red HerringAcres of Diamonds... you've heard the story. A farmer hears tales of diamonds and begins dreaming of vast riches. Despite his burning desire, however... ....
You as THE Authority FigureNatural leaders are usually made, not born. Ever wonder why so many corporations invest so heavily in leadership training? They're making their own leaders. ....
Mix Business with Pleasure Theres a Safe WayWant to drastically cut the workload in your business, reduce the emotional drain to nearly nothing, and inject more pleasure into your work day? Here's a secret -- check your client list. Troublesome clients will -- if you let them -- account for a ....
How to Make Your Self Help Really HelpRay ranted, "All that self-help stuff has never worked for me. In fact, it usually makes things worse." I asked him for examples... ....
But I Don Want to Wait THAT LongIf you want to be rich but you want it NOW, you may be like my friend Sam. He wanted riches, but waiting wasn't his style... he thought. ....
Nightmares Your Richest Resource for Personal GrowthLast night I had a nightmare, but it was different in one important way. In most distressing dreams, you find yourself in a tough situation and whatever the problem persuing you, it usually grows worse and worse till you wake up in a cold sweat. But ....
How to be the Most Memorable Person at Networking EventsMost people go to networking events because they know they "should," but they hate it. If you've experienced the usual clammy grip of fear... ....
Sometimes Typhoons ComeTonight the beach is dark. No fireworks will dazzle the crowds tonight. No concession booths will sell snacks, and no families will congregate to enjoy the summertime display. All those plans. All the money invested in food, in merchandise, in giant ....
Freedom from New Years ResolutionsRemember just about a year ago, in the first days of the first month, when the year was new and blank and promising... ....
Aw Son, Just HIT the ThingMy father ran a plumbing shop in the competitive western Chicago suburbs. Now and then, when a man didn't show up or called in sick, he'd ask me to fill in for one or another of his regular laborers. One day he set me to work breaking a concrete floo ....
All Faith Needs FeetFaith is a wonderful thing - and very necessary. There are, however, approaches that may look like faith but lead us in risky directions. ....
How to Set Intentions that Energize YouIntentions are like the steering wheel on your car. Their whole purpose is to give you control over where you're going, but... ....
The True Price of SuccessStanding in the gale-force winds, the kid was looking queasy. The storm was growing more intense, and the rain had already plastered his hair to his forehead. ....
3 Simple Steps To Take Control Of Your Stress TodayLearn 3 ways that you can find relief from stress in the next few minutes. ....
The Corners We Don Mind CuttingStatistically, failure is normal. That means one thing: you WILL fail.... unless you do something abnormal. Normal people are all busy taking shortcuts, cutting corners, trying to find an edge that'll make up for their being losers. And as long as yo ....
Do Your Self Realizations Quickly FadeAs we grow, we do so in fits and starts, lurching forward then back, sometimes looking more like clowns than seekers. Learn to keep the progress you make. ....
Astrology Never LiesBest-selling Author/Astrologer's answer to doubting skeptics who insist that astrology is a superstition or a religion or an outdated belief system or some other form of oogah boogah - which it ain't! sw ....
Being Organized Is it Worth the EffortThe payoff of being organized goes beyond saving time, energy, and money. Organization increases the likelihood of success in achieving your goals. Here are a few ideas to help you get better organized. ....
Setting Goals and Letting GoHow to achieve you goals without driving yourself crazy. Learn to trust clues to guide you while working toward your personal and professional goals. ....
Breathing The Real Secret To Stress ReliefProper breathing contains the power to relieve stress, remove negativity, increase energy or even relax and meditate. With proper use of the breath all of this is easily attainable. ....
The Six Pillars of Inner Balance.Many people are building their inner balance and happiness on one single pillar. This is a dangerous situation! When you are resting on six pillars and one of them crumbles, there will be no need for drama. ....
Are You Still Complaining After Reading ThisPeople are all the time about everything. As a child, I was innocent enough to believe there was plenty of reason to. In the meantime I found out that good things can happen only when we stay connected to each other and to the Universe. It's all abou ....
Give Out That Which You Want to Receive.If you are like most people, then you too have this strange tendency to wait for others to fill in your needs. The pattern of "waiting for others to fullfill your needs" is a bad habit, causing a lot of pain and stress in your relationships. It can e ....
Goal Setting Cuts Stress in Your LifeJust how many of us really set realistic goals in our life? Goal setting is a good idea for any person. They could cut out being so disorganized in their life. ....
3 Tricky Traps Of Stress That Keep Life Chained UpDiscover how you can outsmart common traps of stress and quickly gain the advantage of superior flow in life. ....
What Procrastination is and How to Beat DistractionsStaying motivated enough to be able to see things through to completion is something that is needed more and more today. ....
