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[2002-04-26] Potential: Got Any?
I have a friend, who just recently discovered the beauty of following his heart. This friend is busy, family, work/business all the "normal" life stuff, however his life was always full & fun, but still resting on the frantic side.
[2002-04-22] Computers Freedom and Privacy 2002
Last week I attended the Computers, Freedom & Privacy (CFP2002) conference where I heard four days of discussion and debate from attorneys, corporate leaders, politicians and privacy advocates over issues of civil liberties, privacy and commerce.
[2002-04-20] Mentors Around Every Corner
Do you have a library card? At this point you're probably asking yourself how in the world this is possibly going to translate into a commentary on self-improvement. Bear with me on this because it's going to fit together I assure you.
[2002-04-19] 10 Things to Think About When You Run Your Own Seminar or Workshop
Experts on all kinds of subjects, at some point in their careers, often try to run seminars or workshops. There are lots of reasons why they do it, but the main one is money. These can be very lucrative money- spinners if done correctly.
[2002-04-17] Prepare Any Presentation in 10 Minutes
Lack of preparation is the number one challenge to making a good presentation and we must all learn an effective process of preparation. In my preparation, this process includes the 3-D Outline™ (describing the What, the Why, and the How) and will cut your preparation time in half!
[2002-04-17] Seven Techniques for Overcoming the Tendency to Procrastinate
Many a person lives on Someday Isle. They're convinced that "someday I'll do that" or "someday I'll go there."
[2002-04-16] Zig Ziglar On Ambition
It is my conviction that ambition, fueled by compassion, wisdom, and integrity, is a powerful force for good. It will turn the wheels of industry and open the door of opportunity for you and countless thousands of other people.
[2002-04-16] Look Up to Those Beneath You
Living by comparison is fatal vision, for always there will be those who appear better off and worse off than ourselves at any given moment in time. In truth, there is no such distinction as superior and subordinate. We all have unique talents that will blossom and flourish when nurtured.
[2002-04-16] Training Lesson: Staying Positive In A Negative World
Now hear this: Studies at Harvard and Stanford reveal that 85% of the reason a person gets a job and gets ahead in that job is because of his or her attitude. Only 15% of the time does it have anything to do with technical or specific skills!
[2002-04-16] Zig Ziglar On Age
The 1828 Noah Webster dictionary defines old as "outgrown usefulness; belonging to the past; shabby; stale." I can't imagine that you would lay claim to any of these adjectives concerning the way you feel about life.
[2002-04-16] Zig Ziglar On Following Your Star
Wilma Rudolph had an absolute passion for running . . . even though at age four she contracted polio and her left leg began to atrophy. Doctors thought she would never walk again, but her family didn't give up on her. Nor did Wilma. With the aid of a brace and orthopedic shoe, she slowly started to walk, even though she had been bedridden and out of school for two years.
[2002-04-16] Zig Ziglar On Not Moaning About A Loss
Jon Paul Blenke was three years old when he lost both arms. However, instead of taking the "I've lost it all and there's nothing I can do" attitude, he and his parents quickly accepted the fact that he would be without his arms for the rest of his life. They decided to adapt, use what was left, and not moan about the loss.
[2002-04-16] Zig Ziglar On The Brain
Research indicates that exercise is the factor that seems most likely to benefit the brainpower of the healthy, sick, young and old alike. Moderate exercise, such as thirty minutes of walking a day, is very beneficial.
[2002-04-16] Don't Stop Short of The Final Hurdle
Have you been working towards something you want to achieve and do you feel at times like giving up? Do you wonder if it will ever happen? Perhaps you feel frustrated or fed up and this can stop you in your tracks.
[2002-04-15] Fast Forward : Wisdom of the Week
HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED
Be willing to say to yourself, "I'm on the right road. I'm doing OK. I'm succeeding." We too frequently become adept at pointing out our flaws and identifying failures. Become equally adept at citing your achievements. Identify things you are doing now that you weren't doing one month ago … six months ago … a year ago. What habits have changed? Chart your progress.
[2002-04-15] Praising Up
After a presentation about the importance of praise and recognition at work today individuals often say something like: "These concepts are great-I wish I could get my manager to thank and appreciate me more!" To which we often reply, "When was the last time you praised your manager?" This often catches people by surprise, as if a manager doesn't or shouldn't need thanks or praise. Nothing could be further from the truth.
[2002-04-15] 9 Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations
Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you? You're not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they have all worked!
[2002-04-09] "Should I Hire an Attorney?"
As we all know, running a small business can be both challenging and rewarding. Most of us are in it for just these reasons but sometimes we get in over our heads when it comes to legal matters.
It may not seem quite fair to us but the complexities of running a small business are complicated by the legal requirements that stem from taxes, incorporation, employee management, workman’s compensation, OSHA, business licenses, local ordinances, etc. These legalities must be dealt with and they must conform to existing statutes. Otherwise, we might be headed down the path to failure.
[2002-04-09] With Passion, Everyday?
"Well, you learn something new everyday." said Mrs. Parker, the neighborhood matriarch. She was looking vacantly out her domain, otherwise known as our neighborhood. She sounded lackadaisical: surely not intrigued by the process.
[2002-04-04] Loosen Up Your Mind With Gratitude
Boston Bovines Hold The Answer For You
Did you know that our brains are full of cow paths? Robert Fritz begins his book _The Path of Least Resistance_, by explaining how the streets of Boston were laid out; they do not seem to be the result of any planning.
[2002-04-01] The Power of Appreciation
I was driving down the highway the other day. I was in the slow lane, adhering to the speed limit, when suddenly the truck in front of me had to brake sharply because of a slow moving truck in front of him. I was in one of those situations where I wouldn't have enough time to brake to avoid an accident and couldn't overtake because of a car coming up fast in the overtake lane.
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