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Reach Out For Your Dreams
Why are we afraid to chase our dreams... Why does one person find it difficult to set out and achieve that which they desire, while others can some how set out, without so much a care in the world. What makes some people achievers, while others remain simply dreamers. By Josh Hinds

Delegate Your Work!
It's a number of years ago I heard a Elizabeth Elliott, say * a woman should learn to delegateany work that a child or helper could do, so shecould focus on the work only she could do. Thatmade a profound impression on me. By Ruth Marlene Friesen

How To Make New Year's Resolutions That Work
The end of 2001 approaches and I want to set you a challenge. I want you to set yourself one major goal for next year - and I want you to do it now - not on New Year's Eve. By David Brewster

I Am Finally Living My Dream! (How I left the corporate world at age 44 to pursue a career as a musician.)
Even in grade school, I knew I wanted to be a musician…full time, as my career. I firmly believed it was my "calling". Early on, I determined that in my case, as a musician, there could be three sources of revenue: live music performances, record sales, and songwriting royalties. By Jim Hudak

The Magic of Positive Thinking
Yes, there is magic in positive thinking! In aviation, the word attitude means the angle at which the plane meets the wind, whether the wings are level with the horizon, and whether it is climbing or descending. By John Boe

The American Spirit
September 11, 2001 is a date this country will never forget. The United States was under attack from suicidal terrorists and as the shock subsided, it dawned on Americans everywhere that they were now on the frontlines of a new kind of battle. By John Boe

Inexpensive ways to say Thank You!
As managers we all know from "Supervision 101" that it's important to reinforce our staff -- to let them know when their doing a good job. But unfortunately, all too often in the rush & race of getting everything done we quickly fall into the philosophy of "no new is good news". By Lisa Simmons

Adversity Gives You Strength
How can you stay motivated in the midst of turbulent times and a sluggish economy? How do you persevere when many companies are reducing spending and customers seem to be holding on to every last penny in fear of an economic downturn? Every challenge you encounter in your life comes with the seed By John Boe

How Will You Be Remembered?
Have you ever wondered about your own funeral? How many people will attend and what do you imagine they will say about your life? Recently I read a story about a man named Alfred who had the rare opportunity to read his own obituary. By John Boe

Are You a Bridge Builder?
There are two kinds of people in this world, those that build bridges and those that don’t. Bridge builders are mentors; they share their experience and build bridges of encouragement and hope for others to cross. By John Boe

Persevere And Fly!
"The Wright Brothers created the single greatest cultural force since the invention of writing. The airplane became the first World Wide Web, bringing people, languages, ideas, and values together." By Mary Holzrichter

The Secret to a Happy Life
There seems to be an epidemic these days of depression. Everyone I talk to, it is experiencing some degree of depression. By Marsha Jordan

The "IF" Word
I recall as a child being mildly scolded after coming home from Kindergarten and telling my mother all about the new word I had learned - the "F" word. Spray painted across some garage door on the way to school, I guess I thought it sounded like a neat addition to my vocabulary. Not! By Rick Beneteau

The Ice Cream 'Comb' Story
She was three. Just released from a far-away hospital after life threatening brain surgery, ready to take on the world again. I was happy just to have her back. My little "Mr. Clean" (shaven head and hoop earrings) and me driving along to our local mall. Hanging out with dad day. By Rick Beneteau

Creating A Vision That Is Uniquely You
What do you see yourself doing a year from now? 3 years? 5 years?When you die, what would you like people to say about you? Theanswers to those questions, and a few more, can assist you as youprepare the "first edition", of your vision. By Maria Marsala

How to Make a Smart Career, Love, or Other Important Decision
Learning to make smart decisions will help you to avoid painful and embarassing situations in your personal and professional life. By Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed.

The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day and prepare for the tasks at hand, I offer up this most ardent prayer: By Rick Beneteau

Know No Fear!!
The Greatest Wonders of the World we'll never know for they were destroyed before they were even built by the great enemy of man - Fear! By Rick Beneteau

The Legacy You Leave
All You will leave behind for the world to remember isYour Legacy, so ask yourself: By Rick Beneteau

Maximizing Your Life's Landmark Experiences
Eric closed his eyes as he rubbed his temples for what seemed likethe twentieth time that hour. His life lately resembled an episodefrom a daytime soap opera rather than reality. A thought entered his crowded consciousness: "What is it about me that I can nothave a quiet, calm, uninterrupted life?" By Julie Jordan Scott

When Hearts Turn
We stood on the bluffs three blocks from our home, our eyesreaching out to the scenery which expanded for miles across the Valley. By Julie Jordan Scott

Review: Filling the Glass
Reviewed By Philip Abelardbooksforbusiness@yahoo.com By Reviewed by Philip Abelard

Not The Destination But The Journey
We remember inventors, explorers, and entrepreneurs by their successes instead of by their persistence in the face of uncertainty. The common elements that unite these groups is their willingness to take calculated risks and the perseverance to persist in spite of seeming failure. By Jim henderson

Attitude is Everything
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING By Mike Moore http://www.motivationalplus.com By Mike Moore

Patience
PATIENCE By Mary Wilkey

When It's Good to do Things Badly
WHEN IT'S GOOD TO DO THINGS BADLY By Mary Wilkey

Getting Pumped!
"Hype, hype, hype, and more hype," I thought as I found a seat at this weekend's motivational seminar. "It makes my backside tired." Not being a "morning person" anyway, I was still groggy from having forced myself to roll out for the fifty-mile trip on a dreary, rainy, foggy morning. By Mary Wilkey

Coping with Difficult People
According to a new survey carried out by Alliance & where ID_NUM=9270;Leicester, one in five small business owners view tax astheir greatest concern. By Mike Moore

The Freedom of Wealth--or What Wealth Means to Me
No, money cannot buy happiness—that's true. But what is also true is that it sure does make life a whole lot easier to deal with. By Mary Wilkey

Eliminate Those Self-Limiting Beliefs!
It was once believed that the earth was flat. Columbus sailed around it and proved otherwise. It was once believed man could never fly faster than the speed of sound. Chuck Yeager exceeded Mach 1 in the Bell X-1 and proved otherwise. By Anita Foley

M.B.A. - The Three Factors of Success
You will often hear it said that things come in 3’s. My Grandma used to say, “Good news, bad news, and blind mice all come in 3’s.” Well, she was right, and, over the years, I have discovered the 3 most important things needed to be successful. By Anita Foley

Let's Get Positive
It seems that lately I’ve been reading an awful lot of articles in e-zines about the difficulty of doing business online. They talk about all the hype, all the scams, all the lies and false promises. By Anita Foley

Don’t Let Negative Programming Create Your Reality
What have you been programmed to believe? Throughout your life, you have been programmed by your parents, your friends, your siblings, and yourself. Programming occurs as a result of repeated actions or messages. By Anita Foley

Smile Yourself to Success
Is there really one secret to success? Is there a magical potion that if those who are successful would share with you would make you successful? Is there one answer that will make the difference between your being successful and failing? By Pamela Geiss

Keep Your Eye On the Goal and Go Around the Mule
One of the most exciting activities you can engage in isgoal setting. The future is bright and filled with endlesspossibilities, and by carefully planning a set of actionsand milestones you can achieve nearly any goal you commityourself to. By Roger Reece

NAOMI AND THE FIVE LIFE LESSONS
Recently, I attended a seminar that featuredNaomi Judd, half of the legendary country music duo,The Judds. Naomi, with her talented daughter, Wynonna, set the standard for country music byselling millions of albums, performing to 'sold out' audiences, and winning numerous awards. By Ron Kimball

The Power Within Is Yours!
How many times have you said "If Only I could Do That" By Roy Cook

THE TRUTH ABOUT DREAM-REALIZATION
We all have our cherished dreams. Held close to our heartand sometimes hidden even from our closest people, we expect it to be realized one day. But how do we do it. By Sasikumar

BLOW AWAY THE DEAD STUFF
Yesterday morning I was looking out of my office window at the trees inmy front yard. The trees were filled with brown, shriveled, deadleaves. These leaves were once healthy and green. They had turnedbrilliant colors under the fall sky. But now they were old and dead. By Sharon Dalton Williams

Stretching That Comfort Zone
Where is your "Comfort Zone"? By Teri Mitchell

Finding Inspiration to Realise Your Dreams and Ambitions
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Smallpeople always do that, but the really great make you feel thatyou, too, can become great." Mark Twain By Pamela Heywood

Independence Day - Free Your Mind
"Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice."-Stephen Covey By Kathy Paauw

Successful Beyond Measure
"I do not measure success by the quantity of what is in mycheckbook, but by the quality of what is in my heart... butquantity is a close second." Jo McNamara By Jo McNamara

First Impressions – turn fear into courage
The top business people all say the same thing – first impressionscount. Sounds easy, and it is easy for those few who can start a conversation with just about anyone but how many people do you knowwho are like that? By Peter Murphy

he Inside Story
Why is it that you don't yet have all that you want in your life? Why is it that you never seem to be moving forward, making progress, or reaching your goals? By Robert Imbriale

Positive Creativity
I wrote this article after a conversation with a collegue who had all butgiven up. As I listened to this lost soul pour his heart out with onenegative thought after another, I thought to myself, it's no wonder he'sfailing. By Wild Bill Montgomery

Dream the Impossible Dream
We all have dreams and desires but if we do not know how togo about achieveing them they are nothing but pipedreams. Butwith a clear plan in mind one can turn the pipe dreams of todayinto the reality of tommorow. In life, we need reasons forwhat we do. By Judi Singleton

From Complacency to Power
Simmering like a pot of vegetables right on the verge of a boil, Grace knew something had to change. She was stagnant, nothing was moving. People had made promises yet situations had notchanged. She was frustrated. By Julie Jordan Scott

Maximizing the Landmark Experiences of Your Life
Eric closed his eyes as he rubbed his temples for what seemed likethe twentieth time that hour. His life lately resembled an episodefrom a daytime soap opera rather than reality. A thought entered his crowded consciousness: "What is it about me that I can nothave a quiet, calm, uninterrupted life?" By Julie Jordan Scott

Your Wish is My Command - Expanding the Power of Your Personal Genie
The Genie we all have inside us is awaiting our instructions and ready togrant our every wish. Of course, if it were this easy we would all live incastles and zip around on magic carpets. If you're not where you want to bein life, what commands are you giving your Genie? By Will Craig

Every Problem Is An Opportunity To Cash In On
There's a motivational speaker by the name of Charles "Tremendous" Jones. One of his quotes is "Every problem is an opportunity to cash in on." By John Colanzi

HOW TO DEVELOP A WINNING ATTITUDE
What does it take in our everyday lives to be successful? In order to evaluate this question it is first necessary to understand what "success" is and what all successful people have in common. It is probably safe to assume that anyone reading this article wants to be successful. By Helen Peelman

Don't Dream It, DO IT!
A music "dream" isn't something that just happens one day. You don't sign-on-the-line and gain a freedom from responsibility. Music is not a one-round game, but a continuing, daily thread. It is the way your real world works in conjunction with your music world. By Janet Fisher

TOWERING INFERNO OF PERSONAL STRENGTHS
1. Possess Self ConfidenceFeel the Difference By Ilaxi Patel

FACE YOUR GREATEST FEAR!
FACE YOUR GREATEST FEAR! By Jacques Waisvisz

Are You Ready To Stop Working?
I've got a confession to make. By John Colanzi

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A GIANT TO BANG YOUR HEAD ON THE CEILING!
Earl Nightingale once said "What the mind can conceive and trulybelieve, it can achieve!" By Jeff McCall

Have You Found Your GOOBI?
Many people spend the whole of their lives searching forthat elusive secret to their own success. Often the so-called 'secret' is sitting right under their very nose. By Jeff McCall

8 Prosperity Principles
I have taken my favorite elements out of all the literature and teachings I've ever read and practiced, and insights I've come to though my own personal experiences on the path, and formulated these 8 Principles for Prosperity. By Jeff Forte

Getting Out of the Rut... Initiating and Managing Change
Have you ever accomplished something, then wondered where to go next? Or,perhaps you've accomplished something and just continued down that same pathbecause it worked. Many people become stuck in this way because of the"security of sameness." You can get stuck from problems as well astriumphs. By Edward B. Toupin

Use the Power of Affirmations to Enhance Your Life!
Probably all successful people use mental suggestions insome form. Very likely that's why they attained success.Few, however, have taken the time to develop their owncomprehensive personal set of powerful affirmations toenable them to enhance their lives even more. By Edward Green

The Castaway
In the recent movie, "The Castaway," Tom Hanks playedthe role of a FedEx delivery man. His job was to fly all overthe world making sure that the packages were delivered on time. By Dave Cole

The Superman Syndrome
"Life is what happens while you are busy making otherplans." --John Lennon By Kathy Paauw

BUILDING CONFIDENCE TO CHOOSE WISELY
Confidence is not something that can really be taught. Itcan be learned, but for me to say that I wish to show youhow to become confident in 5 easy steps isn't appropriate.Confidence is a trait we all have to varying levels. By Darren Roberts

The Art of Gratefulness
The word appreciate has several meanings. One is to be thankfulor show gratitude. Another is to raise or increase invalue--such as how a good investment appreciates with time. Ithink that by appreciating--practicing gratefulness--the thingswe have and want in our lives also increase. By Michael Angier

Do You Believe That You Can?
Or, all the reasons why you cannot? Do you want tothink differently, but are unsure how? Would youlike to look at your life and say yes instead of no? By Deborah Brown

CONFIDENCE IS COOL
REMEMBER THE TIME you could not think of anything to say tothe person sitting across from in that little café or acrossthe conference table? You stammered when they looked yourway. They smiled at you, but still, there was no way toreach out - and you lost yet another chance to make a goodcontact. By Oscar Bruce

Why The Internet Doesn't Work
I started selling things in the fifth grade. Seeds, door to door. By Dale Armin Miller

An Apple A Day....
John Chapman was a man who saw opportunity wheneveryone else saw garbage. By Dave Cole

Lee Iacocca, King of Detroit
Lee Iacocca, the son of a poor immigrant, has become oneof America's most respected business men. From lowly beginningsand through many adversities, he worked his way up to Presidentof the Chrysler Corporation. By Dave Cole

TIME MANAGEMENT (PART ONE)
GET MORE FROM LIFE EACH DAY By Craig Lock

HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF AND STAY MOTIVATED
What motivates us to do the things that we do? Why do we think andbehave as we do? What influences people to do what they do? The word"motivation" means different things to different people. One thingfor sure is that you can't buy a jar of it: it has to come from withinyourself. By Craig Lock

SOME INITIAL THOUGHTS ON CREATING WEALTH
Myth no 1: Millionaires work 10 times as hard as the ordinary man in the street. By Craig Lock

THE SECRETS OF SUCCESS IN LIFE
I believe some essential qualities in achieving success in life are: By Craig Lock

HOW TO CREATE A GOOD SELF IMAGE
The Man In The Looking Glass By Craig Lock

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